No NOA1 arrived... SOLVED!

[savethispatient 0]

Thought I'd share this for completeness, and as when I was worrying about this last month, I didn't spot much in the forums about this.

For some reason, after I filed my I-751 I never received the NOA1 receipt. I had seen the check had been cashed, so I knew they had done something with my packet.

Luckily, the Biometrics appointment did eventually appear, so I knew that things were progressing normally. I phoned up the USCIS help line to ask about the receipt and eventually was told I could only inquire about it after 30 days. So, I waited, phoned again, and eventually was told that they had sent the NOA1, and they don't re-send copies, but I could make an Infopass appointment to get a stamp in my passport.

So, earlier this week, I visited my local USCIS office and they were very helpful - they took away my now-expired green card and gave me a temporary I-551 stamp in my passport, extending my residency for a year (and it explicitly says employment authorized).

So, in conclusion: if you're missing your NOA1, don't panic

[Kathryn41 3,205]

Thanks for the update. Yes, I had the same thing happen when I filed for ROC. I never received an NOA1 so I too got the I-551 stamp placed in my passport extending my green card status for a year.

[Peter&Jaime 1]

Thanks for posting this. I am in the same situation. Almost a month and NOA1. My husband called the USCIS and they said that they never sent the NOA1 to us. They are now resending. If we do not get the NOA1 one soon then I will make an info pass appointment. Never thought to do that so thanks for your post!

[Messybrownhair 251]

I know this is an old post but I'm worried that I have the same problem. Check cashed but still no noa1 or biometrics. How can I call to inquire about my case if I don't know my receipt number?

[Beth and John 7]

I know this is an old post but I'm worried that I have the same problem. Check cashed but still no noa1 or biometrics. How can I call to inquire about my case if I don't know my receipt number?

You use the case number off of the biometrics appointment letter to get case updates from USCIS.

Good luck to all of you guys still missing NOA1's! Hope they come soon

[Spartak 1]

I know this is an old post but I'm worried that I have the same problem. Check cashed but still no noa1 or biometrics. How can I call to inquire about my case if I don't know my receipt number?

Hey Steph, you should get a biometric letter or NOA1 today or tomorrow i hope. Btw the receipr number on biometric letter will be your case status Good luck.