Long wait on i-751

[shoelace 0]

We filed for I-751 as early as we could, which was back at the end of april 2014. We received no notice or anything until october 2014, with a RFE requesting more information (which is funny, we had a lot more stuff to send in this time, house lease, car, insurance) and we have not heard anything back yet. This seems to be outside the normal processing times for people in april, but sending in a request on that its taking longer than expected just nets us a letter saying there should be a decision before the one year extension runs out. Now, in the worst case scenario, if it takes longer than a year is it true that you're automatically extended for another year? I understand needing to go to INFOPASS and get a stamp if traveling outside of the country, but what about for working/drivers license? They require proof of residence after the one year extension runs out, would the stamp be the proof I need?

[NancyNguyen 1,657]

You will use the stamp for work and driver license renewal.

You need to call them, I believe they are scheduling your interview. Good luck.

[Pitaya 2,577]

I can certainly feel your pain and anxiety, we are very similarly situated....waiting, waiting for USCIS .... It seems to be akin to watching paint dry or watching grass grow.

Check out our plans in this ROC forum thread, responses #905 and #912: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/505748-i-751-august-2014-filers/page-61

In lieu of a seeming miracle at USCIS, we will likely be executing our mentioned plans. I think that you are good to go with the I-551 stamp in the passport.

http://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/acceptable-documents/list-documents

Good luck on your immigration journey.

[nov14filers 8]

We filed for I-751 as early as we could, which was back at the end of april 2014. We received no notice or anything until october 2014, with a RFE requesting more information (which is funny, we had a lot more stuff to send in this time, house lease, car, insurance) and we have not heard anything back yet. This seems to be outside the normal processing times for people in april, but sending in a request on that its taking longer than expected just nets us a letter saying there should be a decision before the one year extension runs out. Now, in the worst case scenario, if it takes longer than a year is it true that you're automatically extended for another year? I understand needing to go to INFOPASS and get a stamp if traveling outside of the country, but what about for working/drivers license? They require proof of residence after the one year extension runs out, would the stamp be the proof I need?

shoelace: Did you get an extension letter from that between April 2014 (when you filed) and October 2014? If so, you need to take that extension letter to DMV or get an INFOPASS from USCIS and get an I 551 stamp in your passport.

Is your case complicated?

[shoelace 0]

shoelace: Did you get an extension letter from that between April 2014 (when you filed) and October 2014? If so, you need to take that extension letter to DMV or get an INFOPASS from USCIS and get an I 551 stamp in your passport.

Is your case complicated?

we got a one year extension (starting from when my 2 yr green card expired) which will be up in July. My drivers license expires when my one year extension will, along with my work info. I don't think our case is complicated at all? I'm from Canada, we gave all our info with bank statements, credit cards, leases, insurance, utilities etc that's why we were pretty shocked that they needed more information from us. I personally don't know anything about the i 551 stamp, so my husband and I were trying to look into what comes next if they haven't gave us a decision by the time my one year extension is over. We assumed that if that were to happen, that you automatically could go get that stamp so that I could renew my license/work until they came up with a decision. Or is it something we should be looking into now before we hear from them? It's just hard waiting on this, when our first go around was so much easier and I had my card in no time. Thank you for any information you can tell us, we certainly appreciate it.

[Ms Hogan 295]

we got a one year extension (starting from when my 2 yr green card expired) which will be up in July. My drivers license expires when my one year extension will, along with my work info. I don't think our case is complicated at all? I'm from Canada, we gave all our info with bank statements, credit cards, leases, insurance, utilities etc that's why we were pretty shocked that they needed more information from us. I personally don't know anything about the i 551 stamp, so my husband and I were trying to look into what comes next if they haven't gave us a decision by the time my one year extension is over. We assumed that if that were to happen, that you automatically could go get that stamp so that I could renew my license/work until they came up with a decision. Or is it something we should be looking into now before we hear from them? It's just hard waiting on this, when our first go around was so much easier and I had my card in no time. Thank you for any information you can tell us, we certainly appreciate it.

You can book an INFOPASS appointment now. When you go in, take your passport and extension letter and green card. They can stamp your passport for you which will be good for a year from the time it is stamped. That will serve as a temporary green card for you. You can use that for work, for driver's license and anything else you needed you card for.

Also, when you are coming up on three years minus 90 days of your POE anniversary you can actually start to apply for naturalization if so desired. Then that will force your ROC to be completed.