Mihika_14

Just like most of you, I also got 18-months extension letter, after getting my 10-year green card. As the post above aptly says, "Right hand doesn't know what the left hand is doing.."

I am sorry. I should have updated about my case earlier. Was traveling and couldn't get through updating you all.
My NOA was Feb 10th 2017. I filed jointly with my husband.
Case got transferred to Texas Service Centre in April 2018.
I got approved on 16th July, 2018. Got approval letter in 2 days and green card in 7 days after status changed online.
I am a CSC filer. 
Haven't filed for N-400 yet. 

I wish everyone who are remaining to hear positive response soon. I filed without a lawyer and it was possible only through the amazing detailed feedback from this group. Seeing so many people helping each other in this tough journey was really motivating....
 

On 6/29/2018 at 9:00 AM, GorDog62 said:

Weclome to the hurry up and wait forumn.  Great place to vent and get it out of your system! :-)

Did you case get transferred?  Which is your service center?

Hahha! Thanks.
Yes, my case was also transferred in the beginning of April. Got me all excited, but no word after that.
I am a CSC filer.

Hi,

I am early Feb 2017 filer. Don't have any updates. Just wanted to drop in and say hi and let everyone know that I am waiting too  

On 4/10/2017 at 2:28 PM, VP19 said:

Went to India on vacation for 4 weeks and returned to the US yesterday. I had no issue entering the US with an expired GC and an extension letter.

 

Port of Entry: Chicago.

 

CBP officer asked me the following questions:

1) What was the purpose of travel?

2) Was there any issue in getting your conditional Green Card? 

3) When did you get your GC?

4) When did you file petition to remove conditions on residence?

5) Are you still married to the same person?

Hi, I am also planing to travel to India in some time. Which airport did you come from? Mumbai/Delhi?

They check the documents in India too. Was there no issue with expired Green Card and Extension Letter from Indian authorities? Were they aware of this extension letter purpose?

8 hours ago, farooqsah said:

On April 14, 2017, we ordered your new card. It sounds like approve . 

 

I was worried as I only submitted one piece of paper along with application. My doughters birth certificate. I guess it was good enough. 

 

Good luck everyone.  

Did you send just one evidence, ie your daughter's birth certificate?

Nothing like joint bank statements, joint lease, utility bills, travel tickets etc. ? That's amazing that it got approved with just one evidence. 

Had my biometrics yesterday. The LA office was pretty empty. Took me just 10 minutes for the entire process.

I was late by 20 minutes (I left way early, but was stuck in massive traffic). The officers didnt say anything and happily did my biometrics. 

Now the long wait starts. 

6 hours ago, lovethemidwest said:

One more thing: Generally speaking of Evidence, did you guys photo copy everything, or is it acceptable to take camera pictures and print those out(in colour)/scan them. 

 

Regarding the photos: do you use photo paper, or print them out on normal paper ? We have a great selection of  photos of us at several places we traveled to in the last two years but they are all still digital.

I would suggest do photocopies. Not sure how clear camera pictures will be. 

We got our photos from Walgreens in one day and glued them on white paper, with info regarding when and where it was taken and what was the occasion.

Hope that helps!

Hi guys,

Got my Biometrics appointment for 3/7. Please update on my list.

Thanks  

Hi guys! I sent my I-751 docs on 2/8. And got NOA1 with 2/9 date. Can anyone please update the list for me? I am CSC filer. Thanks!!

Also, in how many days will be get biometrics letter? 

Hey everyone! I was aiming to file in January, but got late in collecting some docs. I am a February filer now. Got my NOA1 date. Will update my status in the Feb 2017 thread.

Just wanted to say thanks to everyone here! You are a very helpful lot. Will keep an eye out on your progress anyway  Good luck everyone.

What do people usually use for mailing? USPS, Fedex or UPS?

Any specific instructions from USCIS?

Do we have to send enlarged copy of front and back of green card or the actual size is also okay?

Please help!

I have a very basic question.

While writing address, for country, do you write 'United States' or 'United States of America'.

I think should not matter, but still wanted to confirm.

Do we have to send Passport-size photos? 

Hi everyone,

VisaJourney always has been so helpful. I will be filing my application now. I had a question.

So when you fill your name and your spouse name in Part 1 and Part 4 respectively, it automatically fills up Part-7 and Part-8.

My problem is that I don't have a middle name. If I don't fill the middle name, my name (initials) does not automatically appear in part-7. Since my spouse has middle name, his name (initials) come up in Part-8. How did you tackle this issue?

Please help!

2 minutes ago, Davejj said:

Are you filing electronically?

Yes, I am filing electronically.

I think my above problem is solved. I found out the resolution some time back.

Thanks Davejj!

Btw, did you have problems filling out N/A? I can't, because it does not accept non alpha-numeric characters like '/'

I am trying to put my Physical address but I am not able to enter it in the form. It is not getting activated even if I select "My mailing address is different from Physical Address'. Did anyone else face the same issue as mine?

Please help!

This might be a question which I should know, but I am checking just in case. Where can I find Alien Registration number? I have two numbers. One on my green card and one which I used while filing for I-864 form 2 years ago for Conditional Green card. Now I am confused, which one to use! Please help!

1 hour ago, Maite&Osmar said:

I used ACCO folders and fasteners, I also punch the holes in all the pages including Form I-751.  I have done that in the past for other forms and I never got an RFE for punching all the pages. Hopefully, it will be the same this time.

Thanks Maite&Osmar !

Who has used ACCO fasteners to send their file? So we punch the holes at the top of our docs and put the ACCO fastener. What about the Form I-751? Do we have to fasten that to the docs or will it go separately?

Chowking's question made me wonder: How many of you have sent 2016 tax returns?

I will be sending my papers in about 2 days and I am not including 2016 taxes. 

5 hours ago, Raga27 said:

I highlighted on all documents where it was not obvious with a yellow highlighter.

Thanks Raga27!

hi everyone,

My package is almost ready to be shipped. One question: did you highlight your and your spouse name in the docs which you have sent?

Thanks! 

hi everyone,

My package is almost ready to be shipped. One question: did you highlight your and your spouse name in the docs which you have sent?

Thanks! 

Hi guys! I am about to send out my I-751 package. 

I am still confused. Should i leave the empty fields in the I-751 form blank or should I put NA there?

Please help me. I am stuck there.

Thanks..