US Immigration from Russia

Hey guys!

I have a question regarding receiving I-551 by Mail. 2 weeks ago I received a physical mail from my local San Francisco office saying that

"USCIS has granted your request and enclosed temporary evidence of your legal status on the Form I-94 with a temporary I-551 stamp. Your I-94# is ******. Your remain authorized to work and travel. Your form I-94 provides evidence of your lawful permanent resident status only until the date referenced on the Form I-94s accompanying I-551 stamp. Please allow seven to ten days to receive your document by mail".

This letter is dated June 1st, and I still haven't received anything else. I called USCIS earlier today to ask if there was anything else sent to me but they just put me in line for another call from my local office. Helpful as always .

I requested this stamp because I haven't received a 48-months extension letter that was issued earlier this year to everyone who has a pending I-751, and I couldn't obtain it through e-requests (I already submitted 2 and they both were ignored). If you have an experience receiving this stamp by mail, how long did it take you to receive an actual document after getting this confirmation?

I also don't know what to do with I-94 number that was stated in this letter. When I checked my most recent I-94 online, I saw information on my very first entry under K1 visa back in 2019. It also has a different number attached to it, and no other information.

I'm getting anxious here. Filed I-751 in November 2021 (WAC), filed N-400 in February 2023 (San Francisco), no 48-month extension. No stamp, still. Any input will be very much appreciated!

Just wondering if anyone has any recent experience traveling to Russia via Helsinki to St. Petersburg? Working on planning the wife's trip coming up and are leaning toward Dubai to Novosibirsk, but she talked to someone that said Helsinki to St. Petersburg is an option by train or bus.

Thanks.

After receiving the notice of approval how long does it take to get an interview?

Case Was Sent To The Department Of State

On June 3, 2023, we sent your case, Receipt Number IOExxx, to the Department of State for visa processing. You can find general information on Consular Processing by visiting our website at www.uscis.gov . The website will provide information on what to do next, who to contact, and how to inform us of any changes in your situation or address.

i checked the USCIS website for processing times but wasn t sure if it will actually spend 14-32 months at the state department processing.

We applied last June, 2022 us citizen bringing over mom from foreign country.

thank you.

We have just completed our visa interview in Jerusalem, after our medical in Bethlehem.

My Russian fiance was turned away and told to come back with his curriculum vitae, research papers he contributed to in college, and work experience (beyond what we already provided).

Me and the co-sponsor for the affidavit of support met the income requirement for a household of 3, but they said my fiance would be considered a 4th dependent (?) and we did not meet the income requirement. However, they saw my fiance's current income and determined with his income, we do meet the income requirements, they just want more proof that he has the academic and vocational qualifications to find work in the US.

So lesson learned for you all, bring your college diplomas, curriculum vitae/college course list, research papers you did in college, and extensive work experience... Because apparently they might want this...

Still grateful it wasn't a direct denial but DANG Jerusalem is expensive! We will have to come back again!

Can anyone direct me to a thread or tell me what the process of acquiring more documents is like? It sounds like we can mail the needed documents, and come in person with the passport later.

I just logged into NVC's application page for the first time after my lawyer has paid all the fees for NVC already.
At the top I am seeing:

I see the interview location here is Tbilisi, Georgia although we indicated Warsaw on the application. Does this mean NVC has already assigned the interview location and it will not otherwise change?
We were planning to transfer to Kazakhstan like so many others anyway but I am a bit confused if this indicates NVC has already determined to transfer our case.

A bit odd but we were married in Georgia but hold no legal residency there.
This is positive news I guess?

Separately, is there a way to check how quickly Tbilisi processes/interviews immigrant visas? I see B1/B2 appointment wait times are at 280 days.... does that indicate I should try to transfer to Kazakhstan for a quicker interview appointment anyway?