babu_dandewala

5 hours ago, Scazy said:

I read that appointments show up at midnight on week days and indeed got mine at that time, hope that helps 

yup i got mine at 12:03 am....however, i also saw some opening up at 8:30 am

1 minute ago, thmohds said:

yeah, I see sometimes Pittsburgh has open appointments, but that's really far. Btw, someone told me that they have a machine in the center in Philly where you can try to make an appointment. You can check that.. it's just again I can't just drive there , it's far and need a day off

i saw at 8:45 am today appointments for 9:30 am and 10:00 am today at philly office. i am not sure who can go and drive up that quickly....

Permanent residents with expiring or lost green cards must file an I-90 application for replacement. According to the USCIS, the current processing time for I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card, is approximately 6 months.  However, it has been reported that some I-90 applications  are pending well beyond the 6 months.  The USCIS Field Operations Office attributes the delay to the fact that the National Benefits Center is understaffed and unable to handle the volume of I-90 applications. In an effort to resolve this issue, the USCIS has been forwarding applications to various local offices.

In the meantime, individuals with a pending I-90 application who are in need of evidence of their permanent resident status should obtain a temporary I-551 stamp in their passport.  The stamp is obtained at a local USCIS office by scheduling an InfoPass appointment and may be valid for up to one year.

To apply for an I-551 stamp, the following documentation is needed:

§  Valid passport;

§  InfoPass appointment notice (if applicable);

§  Form I-90 receipt notice;

§  Proof of residence within the jurisdiction of the USCIS office;

§  Copy of expired/lost green card (if available);

§  Documents evidencing the need for the I-551 stamp, if request is based on an emergency walk-in (i.e. flight itinerary, doctor’s letter or death certificate, along with evidence of the relationship to an ill or deceased relative; company letter if emergency travel is work-related, etc.);

§  Copy of date-stamped ASC appointment notice evidencing biometrics capture (if applicable).

The USCIS will typically issue the I-551 stamp with a validity period of 6 to 12 months. However, if the applicant’s passport expires prior to that time, the stamp will likely reflect the expiration date of the passport. Additionally, if biometrics have not yet been captured for the pending I-90, the office might further limit the validity period of the stamp to a period of 30 to 60 days.

Evidence of permanent resident status is essential for work, travel, or to obtain a state issued driver’s license. Therefore, if you have an I-90 application pending, you should obtain an I-551 stamp to avoid issues related to the above mentioned matters.

3 minutes ago, thmohds said:

Well, according to the website they suggest it. But I am not sure if we can use a different State office field. And I feel worried to take a day off from the work and drive 3 hours then find they won't do that for me. Btw, when I looked it up on google map, i found they have on it "Application support center", but in Philly they told me the stamp is from different office not "Application support center" so I am not sure whats going on

yes, it is quite confusing. basically, philly is my county/state jurisdiction office. but there are no appt at philly. my lawyer said i can go to any office. now on further reading i am finding they ask for proof of address that you are in their jurisdiction...

2 hours ago, thmohds said:

That's what I was thinking about, I saw they have available all the time there, it's about three hours away from me, but I think it's worth it at this point.  Thanks buddy.

I am surprised why no one is  using Dover, DE INFOPASS...there is absolutely no info about this office. do they even process the I-551 stamp?

18 hours ago, thmohds said:

I've been checking for a month all day and night and from 6am to 9am, never saw one open in Philadelphia PA, it's insane... I see other offices having ones but they are 4 -6 hours away from me.

 

Anyway, have you had the chance to ask them about your case? and how long the stamp for?

 

thanks

did you try Dover, DE? check now, they still have appointments. 

2 hours ago, Nikkosan said:

It took about 40 minutes overall.

 

I was called up to a window almost straight away. I explained what I needed and why. She was very informed, and so am I, but I told her I travel internationally quite frequently, and that I didn't feel comfortable having to explain to airline employees that I do in fact still have a valid green card, despite the wording on the extension letter not being entirely clear.

 

She sent me to the check in desk to get "cleared" (right+left index finger print and picture), and then she told me to have a seat near her window, and that she would have called me again to get my passport (I left with her my GC, extension letter, and passport; everything was returned to me at the end). Sure enough, she called me up to the window, apologized for the delay, and showed me the stamp, valid for a year.

 

Best of luck, sorry they messed up your DOB, that's very annoying!

Thank you for responding. I am a bit confused now, spoke with USCIS agent who mentioned that I have to submit my GC along with application after which they will give me a receipt number. I can take that receipt number and get the stamp. btw which INFOPASS center did you go to? i am planning to go to a different state (Delaware) since philly has no appointments.

8 hours ago, Nikkosan said:

The stamp is good for a year.

 

I didn't ask much; she just said that they've been hiring people, and so it should pick up some speed and that I may be pleasantly surprised (I wish!), but that yes, we need to be patient and wait. 

 

I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw the appointments today! And I also did check for the longest time, but mainly at night.

How long did it take? say if you had appoint time of 9:00 when were you out? was the stamp put right there or do you have to give passport, documents, etc. Thanks in advance. I got my GC but they messed up DOB on my card, so need the I-551 for travel and later file I-90. 

Received 10 yr GC today, but with incorrect DOB. Seems like they switched DOB with "Residence since" date. So frustrating, but been through this journey for so many times, it does not even bother me now....good luck everyone 

24 minutes ago, thmohds said:

My NOA is Nov 3, and still nothing.

what was you NOA date?

My NOA: Nov-2 Vermont center....expect something very soon

Received Approval letter today...dated 11/09/2017  signed by Paula Z...ski. Thank you everyone!!

Got the below (quite weird) status update:  Anyone ever seen something like this before?

Application Type: CRI89, PETITION TO REMOVE CONDITIONS OF PERMANENT RESIDENT STATUS RECEIVED 

Your Case Status: Initial Review 

On November 9, 2017, we updated your date of birth for your Form CRI89, PETITION TO REMOVE CONDITIONS OF PERMANENT RESIDENT STATUS RECEIVED,

Nov 2 and nothing yet. I think they are going by GV expiry date. Mine Jan-15

3 hours ago, jyo_c said:

Updating my status 

was your online status showing that your GC is approved?

Update: babu_dandewala added to tracker

Update with ADVICE_APPLE approval for VSC

California Service Center (33 applicants, 1 approved - 3%)
VJName..............Date of I-751...NOA1 Date....Biometrics.....Approved
MARIA&ABDO..........10/31/16.........11/01/16.....12/06/16......--/--/--
Be81................10/xx/16.........11/03/16.....11/19/16......--/--/--
MICHELLE13..........11/01/16.........11/03/16.....12/06/16......--/--/--
WINGNUTFISH.........11/01/16.........11/03/16.....12/07/16......--/--/--
NIKKOSAN............11/03/16.........11/07/16.....12/06/16......--/--/-- (Early Walk-in 11/28)
E&G12.05.13.........11/03/16.........11/04/16.....12/08/16......--/--/--
MHZ.................11/03/16.........11/16/16.....12/06/16......--/--/--
THISISGEE...........11/04/16.........11/12/16.....12/09/16......--/--/--
TEXANADIAN1.........11/04/16.........11/07/16.....12/08/16......--/--/--
YAMIL...............11/05/16.........11/21/16.....12/09/16......--/--/--
UNCRUSTABLES........11/07/16.........11/08/16.....12/09/16......--/--/--
COTL................11/07/16.........11/09/16.....12/08/16......--/--/--
MYCASE17............11/07/16 ........11/09/16.....12/23/16......--/--/--
ROSYTORRES..........11/07/16.........11/14/16.....12/05/16......--/--/--
ELINP...............11/09/16.........11/14/16.....12/07/16......--/--/--
G&O7................11/10/16.........11/14/16.....12/07/16......--/--/--
MDZCPA..............11/14/16.........11/15/16.....12/19/16......--/--/--
JESSICATRAN05.......11/14/16.........11/17/16.....12/21/16......--/--/--
APRC............... 11/15/16.........11/16/16.....12/06/16......--/--/--
ASIANCULTURE....... 11/15/16.........11/17/16.....12/20/16......--/--/--
MAHIMUKS........... 11/15/16.........11/22/16.....01/01/17......--/--/--
HIKERWA.............11/16/16.........11/17/16.....12/19/16......--/--/--
KYLE_AND_LINH.......11/16/16.........11/18/16.....01/09/17......--/--/--
DREWC...............11/17/16.........--/--/16.....--/--/16......--/--/--
ABO-AMIR............11/19/16.........11/25/16.....12/22/16......--/--/--
LOVING_GIRL.........11/21/16.........11/28/16.....12/20/16......--/--/--
JEFFINMX............11/21/16.........11/28/16.....12/22/16......--/--/--
CAEM................11/21/16.........11/22/16.....12/22/16......--/--/-- (Early Walk-in 12/09)
CANADIAN_1022.......11/21/16.........11/28/16.....12/21/16......--/--/--
JOJHA...............11/21/16.........12/02/16.....12/14/16......07/12/17 (Interview 04/07/17)
AH&JH...............11/22/16.........11/28/16.....12/20/16......--/--/--
TESHAH..............11/28/16.........11/30/16.....12/19/16......--/--/--
SEANIMO.............11/28/16.........12/02/16.....12/20/16......--/--/--
CALIKITKAT..........11/29/16.........11/30/16.....12/23/16......--/--/-- (Early Walk-in 12/14)
 
Vermont Service Center (17 applicants, 7 approved – 41%)
VJName..............Date of I-751...NOA1 Date.....Biometrics.....Approved
BLUEBERRYPANCAKE....10/29/16.........11/01/16.......11/30/16......--/--/--
babu_dandewala......11/01/16.........11/02/16.......12/08/16......--/--/--
ADVICE_APPLE........11/02/16.........11/07/16.......12/07/16......10/22/17
LAS1023.............11/03/16.........11/07/16.......12/06/16......10/06/17
MEEHAN..............11/03/16.........11/04/16.......12/13/16......--/--/--
MRSDIETCOKE.........11/04/16.........11/07/16.......12/16/16......--/--/--
MAKO1017............11/05/16.........11/07/16.......12/05/16......--/--/--
JCI130..............11/09/16.........11/14/16.......12/12/16......10/06/17
HIN-D...............11/09/16.........11/22/16.......12/16/16......10/15/17
HUSBAND_WIFE........11/11/16.........11/16/16.......12/14/16......10/17/17
MWAS................11/11/16.........11/14/16.......12/15/16......09/27/17 (Early Walk-in 12/02)
JYO_C...............11/15/16.........11/21/16.......12/19/16......--/--/--
BOB&ORLANDO.........11/17/16.........11/22/16.......12/23/16......--/--/--
~YOLY~..............11/19/16.........11/25/16.......12/21/16......--/--/--
THEBIGO.............11/22/16.........11/23/16.......12/27/16......--/--/--
JASKAMIIN...........11/28/16.........11/30/16.......01/10/17......--/--/--
LESLY87.............11/28/16.........11/30/16.......01/11/17......--/--/--
HB05................11/28/16.........--/--/--.......--/--/--......10/20/17

23 hours ago, advice_apple said:

Update with ADVICE_APPLE approval for VSC

California Service Center (33 applicants, 1 approved - 3%)
VJName..............Date of I-751...NOA1 Date....Biometrics.....Approved
MARIA&ABDO..........10/31/16.........11/01/16.....12/06/16......--/--/--
Be81................10/xx/16.........11/03/16.....11/19/16......--/--/--
MICHELLE13..........11/01/16.........11/03/16.....12/06/16......--/--/--
WINGNUTFISH.........11/01/16.........11/03/16.....12/07/16......--/--/--
NIKKOSAN............11/03/16.........11/07/16.....12/06/16......--/--/-- (Early Walk-in 11/28)
E&G12.05.13.........11/03/16.........11/04/16.....12/08/16......--/--/--
MHZ.................11/03/16.........11/16/16.....12/06/16......--/--/--
THISISGEE...........11/04/16.........11/12/16.....12/09/16......--/--/--
TEXANADIAN1.........11/04/16.........11/07/16.....12/08/16......--/--/--
YAMIL...............11/05/16.........11/21/16.....12/09/16......--/--/--
UNCRUSTABLES........11/07/16.........11/08/16.....12/09/16......--/--/--
COTL................11/07/16.........11/09/16.....12/08/16......--/--/--
MYCASE17............11/07/16 ........11/09/16.....12/23/16......--/--/--
ROSYTORRES..........11/07/16.........11/14/16.....12/05/16......--/--/--
ELINP...............11/09/16.........11/14/16.....12/07/16......--/--/--
G&O7................11/10/16.........11/14/16.....12/07/16......--/--/--
MDZCPA..............11/14/16.........11/15/16.....12/19/16......--/--/--
JESSICATRAN05.......11/14/16.........11/17/16.....12/21/16......--/--/--
APRC............... 11/15/16.........11/16/16.....12/06/16......--/--/--
ASIANCULTURE....... 11/15/16.........11/17/16.....12/20/16......--/--/--
MAHIMUKS........... 11/15/16.........11/22/16.....01/01/17......--/--/--
HIKERWA.............11/16/16.........11/17/16.....12/19/16......--/--/--
KYLE_AND_LINH.......11/16/16.........11/18/16.....01/09/17......--/--/--
DREWC...............11/17/16.........--/--/16.....--/--/16......--/--/--
ABO-AMIR............11/19/16.........11/25/16.....12/22/16......--/--/--
LOVING_GIRL.........11/21/16.........11/28/16.....12/20/16......--/--/--
JEFFINMX............11/21/16.........11/28/16.....12/22/16......--/--/--
CAEM................11/21/16.........11/22/16.....12/22/16......--/--/-- (Early Walk-in 12/09)
CANADIAN_1022.......11/21/16.........11/28/16.....12/21/16......--/--/--
JOJHA...............11/21/16.........12/02/16.....12/14/16......07/12/17 (Interview 04/07/17)
AH&JH...............11/22/16.........11/28/16.....12/20/16......--/--/--
TESHAH..............11/28/16.........11/30/16.....12/19/16......--/--/--
SEANIMO.............11/28/16.........12/02/16.....12/20/16......--/--/--
CALIKITKAT..........11/29/16.........11/30/16.....12/23/16......--/--/-- (Early Walk-in 12/14)
 
Vermont Service Center (17 applicants, 7 approved – 41%)
VJName..............Date of I-751...NOA1 Date.....Biometrics.....Approved
BLUEBERRYPANCAKE....10/29/16.........11/01/16.......11/30/16......--/--/--
ADVICE_APPLE........11/02/16.........11/07/16.......12/07/16......10/22/17
LAS1023.............11/03/16.........11/07/16.......12/06/16......10/06/17
MEEHAN..............11/03/16.........11/04/16.......12/13/16......--/--/--
MRSDIETCOKE.........11/04/16.........11/07/16.......12/16/16......--/--/--
MAKO1017............11/05/16.........11/07/16.......12/05/16......--/--/--
JCI130..............11/09/16.........11/14/16.......12/12/16......10/06/17
HIN-D...............11/09/16.........11/22/16.......12/16/16......10/15/17
HUSBAND_WIFE........11/11/16.........11/16/16.......12/14/16......10/17/17
MWAS................11/11/16.........11/14/16.......12/15/16......09/27/17 (Early Walk-in 12/02)
JYO_C...............11/15/16.........11/21/16.......12/19/16......--/--/--
BOB&ORLANDO.........11/17/16.........11/22/16.......12/23/16......--/--/--
~YOLY~..............11/19/16.........11/25/16.......12/21/16......--/--/--
THEBIGO.............11/22/16.........11/23/16.......12/27/16......--/--/--
JASKAMIIN...........11/28/16.........11/30/16.......01/10/17......--/--/--
LESLY87.............11/28/16.........11/30/16.......01/11/17......--/--/--
HB05................11/28/16.........--/--/--.......--/--/--......10/20/17

Adding myself to the list . It says I should get the GC within 60 days and it was signed by Gregory Richardson - Serv Ctr Director

Can you add mine to the tracker.

Vermont Processing Center

I-751: 11/01/2016

NOA: 11/02/2016

Biometrics: 12/08/2016

Approval: Pending

Has anyone heard about lost documents by NVC? My wife sent IV package back in May and now they are saying they dont have any pending documents for review. They created checklists in error for my AOS but seems like finally it cleared.