Made an infopass appointment

[gelato 1]

My husband and I made an infopass appointment to see an immigration officer. The appointment is 2 weeks away and if we hear something before that we'll just cancel it. Wonder what is taking so long. I am so frustrated now. Why does initial review take so long? I sometimes feel like they lost my file.:(

Will I be able to get details on my case beyond what is seen online? Please advice. Thanks.

Edited April 23, 2011 by gelato

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

My husband and I made an infopass appointment to see an immigration officer. The appointment is 2 weeks away and if we hear something before that we'll just cancel it. Wonder what is taking so long. I am so frustrated now. Why does initial review take so long? I sometimes feel like they lost my file.:(

Will I be able to get details on my case beyond what is seen online? Please advice. Thanks.

If you fill out your timeline, we might be able to give that advise.

Edited April 23, 2011 by Some Old Guy

[gelato 1]

If you fill out your timeline, we might be able to give that advise.

Will do that later. Filed for ROC on 19th nov 2010 @ at the VSC. It's been a little over five months but do not have any updates, touches etc. So worried.

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

Will do that later. Filed for ROC on 19th nov 2010 @ at the VSC. It's been a little over five months but do not have any updates, touches etc. So worried.

It looks like you are not the only one: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/280752-i-751-november-2010-filers/page__view__findpost__p__4623174

The infopass might be enough to rattle some cages and get things moving.

Good luck. I wish I could tell you more, but it looks like things are moving again as of last week.

Edited April 23, 2011 by Some Old Guy

[gelato 1]

Thanks. Could they just send me back w/ o any new information just because I'd still be 2 weeks away from my 6 month mark?

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

Thanks. Could they just send me back w/ o any new information just because I'd still be 2 weeks away from my 6 month mark?

I hope not. I hope they at least make a few inquiries for you.

[gelato 1]

I hope not. I hope they at least make a few inquiries for you.

This puts my mind to rest. Good luck to you and all others that are waiting.

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

Will do that later. Filed for ROC on 19th nov 2010 @ at the VSC. It's been a little over five months but do not have any updates, touches etc. So worried.

We filed ours on October 1 and got the green cards in the mail end of March. Almost 6 months. I wouldn't worry. Provided he had biometrics already.

They will not tell you anything at the infopass appointment that you do not already know.

Thanks. Could they just send me back w/ o any new information just because I'd still be 2 weeks away from my 6 month mark?

Yes. They will. Nothing happens at the 6 month mark either.

Edited April 23, 2011 by Gary and Alla

[gelato 1]

We filed ours on October 1 and got the green cards in the mail end of March. Almost 6 months. I wouldn't worry. Provided he had biometrics already.

They will not tell you anything at the infopass appointment that you do not already know.

:(

Yes. They will. Nothing happens at the 6 month mark either.

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

Maybe I do not understand the concern? He has a green card, it was extended for 1 year when you filed the RoC. What is the problem? I never even checked the website and would never waste my time with an infopass. For what? If they tell you it will be approved in 3 days or 3 more months...what difference does it make?

Relax, enjoy, all is well.

[TigerTeddyBear 26]

Gelato... we are in a very similar situation. I also have concerns. Through all my time roaming through this website, Gary is THE ONE person who's immigration advice is unimpeachable. Just my two cents...

[gelato 1]

I am not a very patient person. That is the difference it makes. This wait is killing me. I wish USCIS was good at updating case Status online. Too bad they don't.

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

I am not a very patient person. That is the difference it makes. This wait is killing me. I wish USCIS was good at updating case Status online. Too bad they don't.

Thank you to the member for the compliment but there are many other knowledgable members here also.

As for being patient...patient for what? Nothing changes. wth the K-1 it is the time which the person can arrive and you can be together, with the AOS it is the time the person can work, and other benefits of being a resident. RoC is nothing really, nothing changes, there are no additional benefits, it is just a renewal of a green card. And you have to pay for 10 years and then file for citizenship after one year

Now I will admit that I AM a patient person but this procedure is one of those "non-issues" as far as I am concerned. He can even travel internationally with his expired green card and the NOA1 letter extending it for 1 year. Seriously I sent the forms and never checked it again. The green cards just arrived one day. I never gave it anohter thought except for the biometrics.