I-751 September 2022 Filers

[JenIE 401]

1 hour ago, Charlys&Indy said:

I will be moving soon, just found out my lease won`t be renewed and we have to move before the end of the month..... timing is bad....

Today is only the 9th and most people seem to be getting the letter in the mail about a week after the case is created so there is a good chance you'll get it before the end of the month! Just make sure that you fill out Mail Forwarding with the Post Office and they will automatically forward any mail to your new place and so you should still receive it if it comes after you move. Also of course update your address with USCIS within 10 days of moving to keep that current as well.

[Charlys&Indy 174]

Just now, JenIE said:

Today is only the 9th and most people seem to be getting the letter in the mail about a week after the case is created so there is a good chance you'll get it before the end of the month! Just make sure that you fill out Mail Forwarding with the Post Office and they will automatically forward any mail to your new place and so you should still receive it if it comes after you move. Also of course update your address with USCIS within 10 days of moving to keep that current as well.

will do!!! hopefully I get it before moving out

[OldUser 4,870]

1 minute ago, JenIE said:

Today is only the 9th and most people seem to be getting the letter in the mail about a week after the case is created so there is a good chance you'll get it before the end of the month! Just make sure that you fill out Mail Forwarding with the Post Office and they will automatically forward any mail to your new place and so you should still receive it if it comes after you move. Also of course update your address with USCIS within 10 days of moving to keep that current as well.

Mail forwarding is definitely useful. USCIS letters usually are not forwarded though. Some reported they successfully received forwarded letters from USCIS but it's an exception, not rule. Another option is to Hold Mail and pick it up from USPS office.

[JenIE 401]

Just now, OldUser said:

Mail forwarding is definitely useful. USCIS letters usually are not forwarded though. Some reported they successfully received forwarded letters from USCIS but it's an exception, not rule. Another option is to Hold Mail and pick it up from USPS office.

Oh that's a good point that government letters from USCIS might not forward. Holding mail would definitely be the safer option if you're able to go to the post office that holds the mail and pick it up!

[Charlys&Indy 174]

Just now, JenIE said:

Oh that's a good point that government letters from USCIS might not forward. Holding mail would definitely be the safer option if you're able to go to the post office that holds the mail and pick it up!

why not? is it for security purposes?

[JenIE 401]

1 minute ago, Charlys&Indy said:

why not? is it for security purposes?

Yes, I just looked it up and while I don't still have the envelope to confirm, it seems that USCIS correspondence is marked Return Service Requested which means that if the mail cannot be delivered to the address it was sent to, it will be sent back instead of forwarded on. I'm guessing the times Mail Forwarding worked it was just because someone messed up and didn't send it back. The same is true for things like Drivers License -- these are important documents that they want to ensure are sent to the place that you said was your legitimate address.

[Sarge2155 4,570]

19 minutes ago, Charlys&Indy said:

why not? is it for security purposes?

I hope all goes smoothly as there have been quite a few mix ups with USPS and forwarding letters from USCIS. It's prolly a good thing you know in advance of your move. I would not put in the change of address with USPS until the last possible moment or until you receive your NOA. Take some sort of proactive steps now to ensure your mail reaches you! Keep us posted.

[Sarge2155 4,570]

3 hours ago, Charlys&Indy said:

uncle sam got his money... we are on a roll 🙂

I had no doubt your Uncle would get his money! You are in there now!👍

[JenIE 401]

2 minutes ago, Sarge2155 said:

I hope all goes smoothly as there have been quite a few mix ups with USPS and forwarding letters from USCIS. It's prolly a good thing you know in advance of your move. I would not put in the change of address with USPS until the last possible moment or until you receive your NOA. Take some sort of proactive steps now to ensure your mail reaches you! Keep us posted.

I actually did keep the NOA in the envelope and store it away safely (it was the biometrics letter I didn't keep the envelope), and my envelope does NOT say "Return Service Requested" so in theory it should forward to a new address, but as OldUser and Sarge have stated, it's iffy whether it will make it, so hopefully it either comes before you move or you're able to do something else like putting it on Hold. Fingers crossed you get it well in advance of your move!

[Charlys&Indy 174]

does anyone knows the process of getting your passport stamped after you receive NOA?

Edited September 9, 2022 by Charlys&Indy

[JenIE 401]

4 minutes ago, Charlys&Indy said:

does anyone knows the process of getting your passport stamped after you receive NOA?

Your passport doesn't get stamped after receiving the NOA. When your Green Card expires, you just carry the card and the NOA extension letter with you in situations where you need to present your card until your case is approved and you are sent the 10 year card.

[OldUser 4,870]

7 minutes ago, Charlys&Indy said:

does anyone knows the process of getting your passport stamped after you receive NOA?

You don't need to stamp your passport. This is only needed when your extension letter expires.

[Charlys&Indy 174]

Just now, JenIE said:

Your passport doesn't get stamped after receiving the NOA. When your Green Card expires, you just carry the card and the NOA extension letter with you in situations where you need to present your card until your case is approved and you are sent the 10 year card.

is it safe to travel with that letter?

[JenIE 401]

Just now, Charlys&Indy said:

is it safe to travel with that letter?

Yes. You are required to bring that letter along with the green card but it works the same as the card did before it expired -- you can travel.

[OldUser 4,870]

Just now, Charlys&Indy said:

is it safe to travel with that letter?

As always, there are no guarantees. Some airlines are not familiar with it and CBP can always decide not to let LPR in for whatever reason. Or send LPR for secondary check. But for the most part, you should be ok. People travel with it.