I-751 OCTOBER 2018

[BRgirlUS 38]

I will have my N-400 interview tomorrow and I am assuming I will have the combo interview. However, I didn't receive any letter from the USCIS related to the I-751 interview.

For those who received a letter specifically for the I-751 interview, what documents does the letter say you must and should bring?

 

[Brunno 11]

Hi,

 

I guess everybody who already got approved left the forum. My extension letter will expire soon and ROC still pending since OCT.`18. Is there anyone who can tell me what to do next? Should we call USCIS or still wait?

 

What about people who filled for N400 with ROC pending? Did they receive the extension letter again or did they have to go for a stamp? How does it work?

 

Thanks in advance.

 

Brunno..:-))

[cablewyres 38]

5 hours ago, Brunno said:

Hi,

 

I guess everybody who already got approved left the forum. My extension letter will expire soon and ROC still pending since OCT.`18. Is there anyone who can tell me what to do next? Should we call USCIS or still wait?

 

What about people who filled for N400 with ROC pending? Did they receive the extension letter again or did they have to go for a stamp? How does it work?

 

Thanks in advance.

 

Brunno..:-))

Hi, don’t fret. You can always apply for an extension on your green card. Schedule an info pass by CALLING USCIS. You can no longer file online. Once you call, they’ll schedule someone to call you back to schedule your info pass appointment. On your appointment, bring your existing GC and passport. They will put a stamp on your passport and that will serve another year of extension while your ROC is pending.

 

Good luck!

[pcke2000 39]

After 16 month long wait, our case status finally changed to 'New Card Is Being Produced' today. We had to submit a request for expedite processing through a State Senator's office two weeks ago. After the request was approved, within 2 days, our case was approved. 

 

We are a LIN filer, sent packet to USCIS at the end of October 2018.

Edited March 5, 2020 by pcke2000

[BRgirlUS 38]

I had the I-751 and n-400 combo interview today and was approved on the spot! 

 

It is worth mentioning that I brought the documents related to a traffic ticket I had even though the fee was less than $500, and the Officer made copies and attached to my case, saying it is not something she usually requires, but even though the documentation for this type of offense if not required, it is up to the discretion of the officer. So if you had any traffic offenses, bring every document, letter, receipt with you in case they ask for it.

 

Also, my spouse is Active Duty and I take advantage of the MSRRA, so I didn't have the ID from the state of the jurisdiction. The Officer got a little confused about that and was telling me that I would have to get a local state ID and submit it before she made the approval, but in the end she clarified it with her supervisor and said I didn't need to do that and I will be able to use my out of state ID in the oath ceremony. 

 

For the I-751, Even after my N-400 case status is showing as approved, my I-751 case status didn't change, even though the Officer said it was approved. I think that is OK because the GC doesn't matter anymore if I am getting the citizenship. 

 

Just waiting for the oath ceremony to be scheduled now. 

 

Good luck to y'all!

[Jayde 0]

@BRgirlUS

where was your local office?

did your military spouse attend the interview with you? 

[BRgirlUS 38]

16 hours ago, Jayde said:

@BRgirlUS

where was your local office?

did your military spouse attend the interview with you? 

It is St. Louis, MO.

Yes, my spouse attended with me exactly because we were expecting to have a combo interview. 

[SunflowerSweet 1,321]

23 hours ago, pcke2000 said:

After 16 month long wait, our case status finally changed to 'New Card Is Being Produced' today. We had to submit a request for expedite processing through a State Senator's office two weeks ago. After the request was approved, within 2 days, our case was approved. 

 

We are a LIN filer, sent packet to USCIS at the end of October 2018.

Did you need a specific reason for expediting, or just that it had been a while since your case had been filed?

[Suze1 366]

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Edited March 6, 2020 by Suze1

[pcke2000 39]

1 hour ago, MorganandMichael said:

Did you need a specific reason for expediting, or just that it had been a while since your case had been filed?

We are an active duty military family and on orders to move to another duty station in a different State very soon. The senator’s office recommended us to try a request for expedite processing through them, although they also told us it was just a try without any guarantees that the request can be approved. We were told that senators nowadays do not have much influence on USCIS processing unless the case is way outside the USCIS published average processing timeframe.

[DannyAdelante 6]

Have some updates on my application, although I have since received an email saying that my interview has been cancelled because of COVID-19 (even though my date is outside the time when their offices will be closed).

 

I-751 Timeline:

10/03/2018 - Sent I-751 to USCIS via FedEx
10/09/2018 - I-751 received by USCIS

10/15/2018 - Check cashed by USCIS

10/19/2018 - NOA1 I-797 issued - 18 month extension letter

11/02/2018 - Biometrics Appointment issued for November 23, 2018

11/23/2018 - Biometrics Appointment
03/03/2020 - Received Notice that case has been transferred from Vermont Service Center to National Benefits Center in Missouri for faster processing.
So I went over 15 months without hearing anything until two weeks ago.

 

N-400

09/09/2019 - Sent I-751 to USCIS via FedEx

09/12/2019 - N-400 Received by USCIS
09/16/2019 - I-797C Notice of Receipt of N-400 issued

09/21/2019 - Biometrics appointment scheduled

09/24/2019 - Biometrics Appointment

03/09/2019 - Interview scheduled for April 20, 2020
 

I assume that they would conduct a combination interview for both I-751 and N-400.

 

On March 18, 2020, I received a letter with this notice:

Dear Stakeholder,
Effective March 18, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is suspending routine in-person services at its field offices, asylum offices, and Application Support Centers (ASCs) to help slow the spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). This suspension of public service will be in effect until at least April 1.

We are sending you this notice because we have cancelled your upcoming appointment, interview, or ceremony. Please refer to the chart below for instructions on what, if anything, you need to do:

If you were scheduled for a naturalization or Green Card interview: You don’t need to do anything. We will mail you a new interview notice when normal operations resume.

 

My lawyer still advised me to be prepared to appear on that date, but I don't see it going ahead.

Edited March 20, 2020 by DannyAdelante
Added an extra sentence

[HenriN400 0]

Hello - has anyone received any update on either i-751 or n400 since the whole covid19 started ?

[SunflowerSweet 1,321]

Still waiting in Nebraska. Seeing some April and May 2019 filers gettin approved, which is a little frustrating..

[Brunno 11]

Hi All,

 

Nothing here. Crickets. Our extension letter will expire soon. Called USCIS but no help provided. 

Have a good day!

 

Brunno....:-))

[SunflowerSweet 1,321]

On 5/6/2020 at 9:52 AM, Brunno said:

Hi All,

 

Nothing here. Crickets. Our extension letter will expire soon. Called USCIS but no help provided. 

Have a good day!

 

Brunno....:-))

I’m really worried about the extension letter too... my husband’s runs out in June, and he has a trip in August to visit his family back home. Hoping he can get an appointment to get a stamp before then..