Luz & Mark

I did not receive an NOA extension letter but did receive a NOA biometrics letter...Should I have received an extension letter by now? I have a receipt date of 4/15/08. Could the letter be lost in the mail? How do I travel because her green card is expired now...Any help greatly appreciated.

(copied from my response where you posted this question on the list of VSC applicants)

Hmm, that doesn't sound right. Since I never received the NOA extension letter I can't compare it, but I am pretty sure that it says that there will be a biometrics letter sent. The application requires a biometrics fee and the USCIS only keeps biometrics valid for 18 months. Would you type out exactly what it says on your extension letter? It sounds like it is a different letter than others have received and I am curious if this is a new direction now. I do know that I - and every other conditional resident that I know who has applied for the I-751 - have had to do biometrics.

The NOA extension letter is not an approval letter. It basically states that they have received your application and that your status is extended for one year while that application is being processed. You need to present the extension letter and the expired green card when returning to the US after traveling outside of the country.

I never received an extension letter, but I did get a biometrics appointment notice and went to biometrics already; how can I travel...Do I need to make an infopass appointment to get a stamp and do I have enough paperwork to get this stamp?

First, you are probably running into a little delay because of the time of year. Remember, USCIS employees get vacations too, so it is logical that some things will slow down even more than usual. You should probably get something this week.

That letter will have your extension authorization on it. You can take that letter to your local USCIS office to get the stamp in your passport. It is not likely your new green card will be issued before your trip so get this done soon. Make sure to use the Infopass option.

Be patient, it's probably on its way now.

I recommend going to the interview...it makes it easier for the consulate to approve your case and your wife does not have to spend up to 2-6 hours alone waiting to be interviewed. I realize your job may be important but bringing your wife over is a bigger priority right now. Take a short vacation and celebrate getting the visa together in Bogota.

Greetings and welcome to your Visa Journey.

I am by no means and expert, but I would have filed for a fiance visa and got married in the States dude. That is what we did.

Good Luck - I think you need a K-3 visa or something.

CONGRATS!!!

What is an I-90? I am still waiting for my green card and my interview was 06/28. Website said it was approved on 07/10? Where is green card?

First off that really bites. I am waiting for our green card and hope we do not have the same thing happen to us; however, we did get a stamp in our passport.

It is times like this that make our government look horrible and irresponsible.

I hope you have some more patience. I would contact a lawyer for their recommendations and mabye even their assistance.

I received just about a one month notice. Good Luck. I had to cut short a vacation by one day for biometrics.

That is excellent Jenny. The whole process is worth it in the end. Be patient and be happy you started your visa journey.

Hi Everyone:

This should be one of my last posts because thank God yesterday we had our interview in Tampa and it was a success. IT WAS EASY! I had a lawyer and an interpreter with my wife and myself however the interview was painless. Our interviewer from the Tampa, FL office named Donald was great. He asked us to swear to tell the truth. Asked us for identification, asked for my wifes passport. Asked her a couple of questions from the I-485 application, like are you a terrorist, involved in drugs, etc. Easy stuff you know answer no. We had a ton of paperwork and photos and he did not ask to see any of it. For some reason my lawyer filed an I-130 and his concern was this was not necessary and told my lawyer to write on a piece of paper to withdraw this petition and he would give us a stamp in my wifes passport for her green card. Said the green card should arrive in 1-2 weeks. My lawyer did have a small packet of papers assembled which she gave to the interviewer but he only briefly looked thru these and that was basically it. I hope others have it as easy. We did hold hands during the interview which I think helps. GOOD LUCK TO ALL V'JERS.

Chao - Mark & Luz

Thanks yodrak this is the stuff I was looking for.

Hi - I have a interview next week (sorry for all those who are still waiting). I am the USC and my wife does not speak great English yet. Can I legally be the interpreter for her at the interview?

Hi - I have an interview next week. I am the USC...Can I interpret for my wife in the interview...her English is not excellent yet?

congrats and thank you for sharing your experience.

Hi my name is Mark and my wife Luz is from Colombia and we live in Sarasota, FL. Maybe we can meet for some drinks one day. Have you been to Oh que bueno Colombian restaurant in Orlando yet?

BTW what news are you waiting for? Where is your timeline?

brother-in-law from Colombia denied tourist visa for insufficient ties to home country.

My lawyer told me it was no problem for me to translate the documents because I certified that I was fluent in both languages.

what does touched mean and how do you know?

Hi - My wife arrived on K1, we got married and have filed AOS paperwork. My lawyer has told me I need to wait until the EAD arrives before I can apply for SSN? Any help would be appreciated.

Just Curious - How did you get your SSN number after you were married. My lawyer says we need to wait for the work authorization papers? Thanks for your help in advance.

Hi:

It took them about 45 days to process the advance parole and it has been close to 90 days and we still have not received our work permit. It is my understanding that you can travel as many times as you want with the advance parole. I think it is valid for one year. I think immigration keeps one copy of the advance parole, but hold on to the other one.

Good Luck