i-751 April 2016 Filers - Part 2 (merged)

[Private One 44]

9 minutes ago, St.James-One said:

My package is ready to go....just waiting on the new card. Did you get your new card already? Hopefully, I'll be an April filer too.

Nope..Card hasn't arrived yet. I sent back and front copy of my conditional card with the letter of approval for lifting conditions attached.

[Skribs 6]

6 minutes ago, St.James-One said:

I thought you would only have to wait 2 more years since you're already about 3 years in. Is there any specific clause relating to your case that says you can't file N-400 after 5 years (4 years 9 months) of being PR?

When you file as a divorce waiver you can file for ROC as soon as you have your divorce decree so I did that so that I would know sooner if they were going to decline me. My conditional 2 yr card only actually expired this month so I've only been a PR for 2 years at this point. So 3 more (or as you say 2 and 9months!) 

[Private One 44]

20 minutes ago, Skribs said:

I wish! I have to wait 3 more years now due to the fact I'm no longer married to the sponsor. Not really overly envious of the additional paperwork but I will be when you guys are all citizens and I'm still sat here like 

I'm with @St.James-One. I think you may only have to wait two more years.

The paperwork. Ugh!  I dreaded having to do it but know it will be worth it. I should have really taken a break after that ROC journey but didn't want to sleep on it. 

[St.James-One 14]

1 minute ago, Skribs said:

When you file as a divorce waiver you can file for ROC as soon as you have your divorce decree so I did that so that I would know sooner if they were going to decline me. My conditional 2 yr card only actually expired this month so I've only been a PR for 2 years at this point. So 3 more (or as you say 2 and 9months!) 

Oh I see. That's correct.

[Private One 44]

2 minutes ago, Skribs said:

When you file as a divorce waiver you can file for ROC as soon as you have your divorce decree so I did that so that I would know sooner if they were going to decline me. My conditional 2 yr card only actually expired this month so I've only been a PR for 2 years at this point. So 3 more (or as you say 2 and 9months!) 

Oh...I see. I stand corrected.

[lucybelle 453]

16 hours ago, Sukie said:

Could you hear the shriek from the Hudson Valley in NY this afternoon?  Stalking the mailman worked!  We got the approval in the mail today, dated April 13th, mailed April 17th, received April 19th.

 

For those of you who got your approvals earlier - anyone get the card yet?  How many days did it take?

 

We April filers are moving!

 

Sukie in NY

 

So glad I logged in and saw this!!!

 

CONGRATS!!!!

[Sukie 1,440]

1 minute ago, lucybelle said:

 

So glad I logged in and saw this!!!

 

CONGRATS!!!!

Lucybelle, let us know when yours comes.  You and I have been in this together since the very beginning!

 

Sukie in NY

[psv57 88]

Congratulations to so many new approvals.  I am so happy to see movement.  Wish I could stalk mailman but can't since at work.  Feeling left out   Wish I would see mine today.  That would make me preggers feel good and excited for one day.  So tired!!!!  Come on USCIS, make me happy today!!!!

[Sukie 1,440]

I was just looking up March and April filers' timelines to see how long it took from Approval Date to Card receipt.  Unfortunately, people are logging their approvals on their timelines, but not the dates they are receiving their cards.

 

However, Fania & Nelson, of our group, received their approval on March 20th, and got an email saying "Card has been mailed" on April 16th.  Looks like about a month from approval date to card receipt, or, three weeks from approval letter to card receipt.

 

Best of luck to those of you who have filed your N-400 paperwork.  We'll file in September when we return from Australia.  That is, if Julie really wants to file.  The political situation here is not ideal for immigrants (or some citizens!), but Australia is headed in the same direction, too. 

 

I want her to file so that we don't have to worry about the six months out-of-the-country issue.  And so that if I kick off, she gets our property under the spousal exemption instead of having to pay inheritance tax on it.

 

Sukie in NY

 

 

[lucybelle 453]

49 minutes ago, Sukie said:

Lucybelle, let us know when yours comes.  You and I have been in this together since the very beginning!

 

Sukie in NY

I know right! 

 

I'm hoping we get our letter next week, if they really are doing these things in chronological order.  After the approval we will wait until we receive green card before applying for citizenship.  The packet is all ready to go.  Even got 2016 tax transcripts.  Will just need to update husband's travel log (already have 45 listed!), print, sign, organize, buy more of those damn clip things, and pay a pretty penny to send off (hopefully) the last USCIS packet ever!!!!

[Cowface 5]

19 minutes ago, Sukie said:

I was just looking up March and April filers' timelines to see how long it took from Approval Date to Card receipt.  Unfortunately, people are logging their approvals on their timelines, but not the dates they are receiving their cards.

 

However, Fania & Nelson, of our group, received their approval on March 20th, and got an email saying "Card has been mailed" on April 16th.  Looks like about a month from approval date to card receipt, or, three weeks from approval letter to card receipt.

 

Best of luck to those of you who have filed your N-400 paperwork.  We'll file in September when we return from Australia.  That is, if Julie really wants to file.  The political situation here is not ideal for immigrants (or some citizens!), but Australia is headed in the same direction, too. 

 

I want her to file so that we don't have to worry about the six months out-of-the-country issue.  And so that if I kick off, she gets our property under the spousal exemption instead of having to pay inheritance tax on it.

 

Sukie in NY

 

 

Congrats on your approval Sukie! I'm happy for you!

I sent out my RFE docs yesterday and it is in transit (Indianapolis, IN) now with ETA tomorrow morning to VSC.

I really hope they don't drag down on my case, if I don't hear anything next week (most likely), I will call USCIS and speak to Tier 2 officer.

 

I was going to wait to file my N-400 after the ROC is approved but at this point, I might as well just go ahead and file it soon.

[OkamiMars 0]

Congratulations to everyone who has gotten their approvals! I'm so happy to see so much movement after so long and to know that for so many of you, this part of the process is basically over.

 

 Alas, I am still in the waiting game and it's nerve-wracking. I have been following this thread from afar, not wanting to get my hopes up when I knew it was going to take forever,  but now that approval letters seem to be arriving like letters from Hogwarts, I hate getting the mail and seeing nothing. Hey, maybe today will be the day! *fingers crossed*

[Sukie 1,440]

15 minutes ago, Cowface said:

Congrats on your approval Sukie! I'm happy for you!

I sent out my RFE docs yesterday and it is in transit (Indianapolis, IN) now with ETA tomorrow morning to VSC.

I really hope they don't drag down on my case, if I don't hear anything next week (most likely), I will call USCIS and speak to Tier 2 officer.

 

I was going to wait to file my N-400 after the ROC is approved but at this point, I might as well just go ahead and file it soon.

I'm glad you are going ahead with the N-400.  Since your Korean passport has expired or will expire soon, you really are in a pickle as far as travel until you get another passport.

 

I would be so afraid to be "stateless".  Really pulling hard for you and your partner!

 

Sukie in NY

[Skribs 6]

1 hour ago, Private One said:

Oh...I see. I stand corrected.

Yeah it's one of those weird Divorce waiver rules! 

In your shoes I probably would have got on and done the paperwork for citizenship too but it's not to be!

[g909090 0]

Hi all,

I had sent package in April . Was received at Vermont center on 26th April . Waiting for decision . Very nervous

Edited April 20, 2017 by g909090