crmathew1

I am in a strange predicament. We filed for my husband's removal of conditions in June 2020. Then last year in Nov 2022, we also filed the N-400. On October 11, we received the notice for an interview for both which is scheduled for Nov 15,2023. We have a trip planned to Mexico and Mexico doesn't accept the I-797 as a valid proof of residency. We were trying to get a Mexican Visitor Visa using my husband's Indian passport and all the supporting forms but the passport becomes invalid after the interview (if we take the oath the same day as it is an option). If we take the oath, we would have to apply for a US passport which definitely would not get here on time for our travel. If we delay the oath, do we get the 10 year green card pretty soon before our trip (scheduled for Dec 16,2023)? What else can we do? We really don't know what to do at this point and we really don't want to miss the trip to Mexico. Any suggestions would be appreciated please!!

7 hours ago, Mr_Bridge said:

My wife just had her Infopass appointment just yesterday and the process was smooth. We are in Miami, Florida. 

 

We called this past Tuesday and got a call back on Thursday for a next day appointment (Friday). I was very surprised at how quickly we got the appointment. 

 

Perhaps next time you call you can tell them you are willing to travel wherever there is an appointment. Traveling from the West coast to Miami is a long trip, but you would have to think there are offices closer than Miami that have appointments. 

 

Good luck!

Is that actually possible to tell them we can go to any field office? They just emailed us on the 30th day instead of a call back to say there are no appointments in the nearby offices

Hi all, we filed for ROC in July 2020 and the extension letter expired as of sept 1,2022. We called to get an appointment for the 551 stamp and received an email a few days ago saying there are no appointments in the nearby field offices. How long does it typically take for an appointment? We live in the Bay Area and are willing to travel to anywhere to get the stamp as we need to travel in December. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

12 minutes ago, Crazy Cat said:

Then, there is no valid proof of status as a legal resident.  The airlines would, rightfully, deny boarding. 

If the letter expired, one should get the 551 stamp before leaving the country, right?

On 9/4/2022 at 3:19 PM, Crazy Cat said:

From the document I linked above:

 

"Expired Conditional Resident: Two-year validity

• A Conditional Resident with an expired PRC (with a two-year expiration date) may be boarded if also in possession of a Notice of Action (Form I-797).

• The Notice of Action extends the validity of the card for a specified length of time, generally 18 months.

• Do not board the traveler if they are not in possession of Form I-797."

What if the Form I 797 is also expired?

Hi all, 

We filed for the removal of conditions in 06/2020. GC was set to expire in 09/2020. We got the first 18 month extension NOA and then a 24 month from expiry extension which is also going to expire next month. Status says ready to be scheduled for an interview since 07/2021. What should we do at this point?

57 minutes ago, Caterpillar8 said:

Hi! Thank you for your positive remark. I was stunning and shocked when this happened and very unfortunate that happened to me. What you are saying may be correct, but if they follow the receipt date I would be in June to receive a case number. I really hope I will get sooner but I doubt. Thanks.

Hey...idk if the same will happen to you but i got my case number within 17 days off the new receipt date n one of the other members got it on the same day...i think they might be working faster for new pivot cases. I hope it happens to you too! They told me eight weeks too when i called. . Just email them at asknvc@state.gov too, explaining the situation

Just now, Caterpillar8 said:

Italy.

A lot of embassies are becoming pivot now that might be why. Same thing happened to me.. When you call ask specifically if italy is a newly pivot consulate

4 minutes ago, Caterpillar8 said:

This is so f.... up. NVC received my case on March 15th,  just called and they told me they put it into electronic system April 27 and it takes 8 weeks from April 27!! Can somebody explain this? No pivot case.

What embassy are you?

2 minutes ago, Reqahmed said:

Do you know how can i find out whether dhaka embassy in Bangladesh is pivot or non pivot? Thanks

You can call them and find out. A lot of embassies are converting to Pivot. They took out the list that they had previously posted because of this

4 minutes ago, rajeejunie said:

Oh lol okies, got it. Were you the famous one among everyone at NVC? 

hahaha yes!

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1 minute ago, rajeejunie said:

Hey! If you don't mind how is yours a PIVOT case? I thought it was dependent on embassy and I see Mumbai on your timeline. 

lol my case is a complicated one...I had initially applied for Abu Dhabi embassy which is going to be pivot from now on but had to change to mumbai...but they can't go from Pivot to non-pivot so I am pivot...if that makes sense

PIVOT CASES! When you got your interview scheduled, did you find out first by calling them or  through a message on CEAC or email?

2 minutes ago, Nitha said:

I sensed a keralite when I saw u guys names 😁

Haha a lot of us here huh?

11 hours ago, HariMS said:

Which means you might get a head start in the race for interview dates too.. Finally you're getting lucky I think.  

Enthayalum kalakki!!!  

Aha! I didn't realize you were a fellow Malayalee..I hope we get a headstart on interview..but they said initially that there would be some confusion as Mumbai embassy doesn't see electronically processed cases..aaarkkariyaam...lol just praying for the rest to go well! I just realized we have  the same NOA1!

11 hours ago, HariMS said:

Which set of documents got processed for you? the one you sent electronically or the snail mail? Any way to know that?  

Hahaha good question..they processed the uploaded documents only...the NVC agents said I might get the mailed documents back

1 hour ago, Visa2017 said:

It's says on NVC website that everyone must choose a formal agent and the only way is through filling the DS-261.

How does it really work then lol?

When you call NVC and if you have to pick option 5 to speak to an agent, yout case is pivot. 

When you log on to CEAC, the first instructions will tell you to pay the fees and then upload documents. This means your case is pivot. There is no DS-261 for pivot cases

3 hours ago, sanazairy said:

Logged in to the website paid both fees now the status is showing in process but unable to find ds261 

Pivot cases dont have ds 261..just wait till both fees are processed and then you can upload documents and finish ds 260

29 minutes ago, NilsaAnil21 said:

Today the lawyer uploaded all the documents. 😃 I'm so happy. Thanks for your advice

Yayy!! Im gladd!! They should review within the next two weeks! I would say one week but its better to overestimate n be pleasantly surprised ☺️☺️

1 hour ago, aywang said:

@P n S @MahiAS @NilsaAnil21 Hope we all get Case complete soon!  It would have been a devastating wait without the support of others on VJ.

I hope so too!!! This group has been my refuge throughout this process!

3 minutes ago, NilsaAnil21 said:

So if I upload the documents will it delay the process more since the lawyer sent it in the mail?

2 minutes ago, aywang said:

I don't think it will delay the process if you upload the documents.  I think it will delay the process if you don't upload the documents and wait for the mail, as it may get returned.

Exactly. They will never see the paper documents. The document review dept will just return it while pivot department will just keep waiting for you to submit your documents online. I'm surprised they didn't send you an email asking you to submit your documents online. Anyway, just upload them as soon as you can. They reviewed mine within a week. This is good time to upload it because you never know when something changes at NvC causing further delays!

Just now, NilsaAnil21 said:

Kabul Afghanistan. Its pivot...after I was so happy that the lawyer finally moved on the case now I realize he mailed it to NVC not upload it on ceac! 

Take it from someone who did both-mail and upload because NVC told me two different things because of other complictions..your papers that you mailed in will most likely be returned to you. You have to upload them online.make sure everything is under 2mb and in portrait mode!

2 minutes ago, NilsaAnil21 said:

Thanks Aywang!

It seems my lawyer mailed all my documents even though I'm a pivot case...I wonder now if there will be a delay...😞

What embassy are you interviewing at? If you are pivot you have to upload ur documents or they will never see it. You should get your money ad documents back from your lawyer and just upload them yourself!