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1 minute ago, mushroomspore said:

Ok 'cause I was sitting here thinking, "There's an extra problem if that card is already expired." But since it's not, you're okay. File I-90 (you can do it online and it's faster 'cause you'll get a case number right away) and upload the police report. Sorry to say but I think you'll have to pay the I-90 fee because I-90 is only free if you are filing it due to USCIS/DHS error. However, you need the I-90 receipt notice because it's proof you're following protocol. When you file I-751 in a few months, you can provide the I-90 receipt notice/number if you do not have your new GC at that point in time. I-90's a ####### shoot. I had to file one because they put the wrong dates on there. I got a new GC in 2 months but I somehow just got lucky. Get the stamp in your passport too after you file I-90. You can also provide a photocopy of that with your I-751 papers.

Thank you for your reply! This is what i suspected. I thought maybe there was a work-around, but no the system is working just as inefficiently as it's supposed to be. Maybe I'll get lucky too and get mine super fast (fingers crossed). Thanks again. 

My mistake - yes it expires February 2022. I'll back-edit that no avoid further confusion! Thank you!

Hi everyone, 

Here's the gist of my situation: 

I recently had my whole purse stolen from my car and it contained my 2-year conditional green card. I filed a police report immediately. The green card was going to expire in February 2021. I also have a copy (front and back) of my green card. 

I would like to leave the US to visit family in the next few months (once i receive my new Canadian passport), but i'm unsure whether I should apply for a new 2-year green card (i-90 form) or simply get a stamp in my passport once it arrives. I've read here that some folks have had success taking that route, but others have said that they will not accept an appointment to put the stamp in if you haven't already filed the i-90.  I know that the replacement green card can take over 6 months to arrive, by which time I will need to apply to remove conditions and get my 10-year green card. I'm afraid that USCIS will reject my application because my card will be expired by the time they issue it. 

Any advice on what I should do? Do I apply for the new card (i-90) anyways or can I get away with the stamp in my passport only? 

Thank you for your time! 

On 11/21/2018 at 12:28 PM, PSMB said:

https://ceac.state.gov/ceacstattracker/status.aspx

 

you can check the status using your case number and it will say “ready” if montreal has it. 

Thank you! Still navigating the many US government sites to get the right info

On 11/17/2018 at 12:55 PM, PSMB said:

 

Is it normal to wait 2+ weeks for the packet 3? Our application has been ready since nov 2, and still no packet 3. Also, theyve touched the application (case updated twice on ceac tracker with 2 different dates) twice already but still no email. 

Hi everyone, I'm hoping someone can help me out: the only info I've received is from the NVC saying that they've received my case and are sending it to the Montreal consulate (letter is dated October 30th). How do I know when the Consulate has received my application or that they've "touched" it somehow? Should I send in my packet 3 before I get word from them? 

16 hours ago, Markssoutherngirl said:

Does anyone one know once you receive the NOA2 in the mail.... how long before interview in Canada? We were hoping for him to move here in December but now I’m not sure.

I would also love to know the answer to this! 

57 minutes ago, americaninlove said:

Hi all,

 

really hoping this is our week for approvals. This past weekend was rough. All of this stress has taken its toll on us finally. We decided to end our relationship and then backtracked on that back and forth all weekend. My fiancé, who is the calmest most positive person was just in tears all night. This big, tough, Irishman just in tears. This whole process just sucks. All the waiting and uncertainty and at this point, having sent back in the RFE, just waiting to find out if (not when) we are even approved. It’s just mentally a huge toll on two people. Anyway, it will be what it will be. I’m hoping this is the week! They received our RFE 11 days ago. So I’m hoping for Thursday...that will be two weeks! Fingers crossed for all of us!

Hang in there! I can totally relate to the stress this whole process is eliciting. Something that has worked for my fiance and I is being conscious about how much we discuss the visa in our conversations -- easier said than done, I know, but it helps to just focus on what you're grateful for and think about the little things that made you smile everyday. Otherwise, "The Visa" tends to overpower all our conversations. I'm crossing my fingers for this week, too! We can do this!

9 minutes ago, americaninlove said:

I think this forum has come to a grinding halt. Guess that’s because all the February people are happily over at the August or September NOA2 forums except for the few unlucky souls who have nothing left to say at this point?? This is so depressing. 

Long-time lurker here. I submitted my petition in early February; the site says my case was received February 12th, and I still have no word. I'm starting to feel pretty shitty about this - especially seeing all the people who submitted way after me who have already heard back. My fiance called on wednesday and all people from USCIS could say is that it is still being processed and that we could open up an inquiry (which he did). I'm trying to be patient, but this is getting to be kind of ridiculous. Anyone else out there who hasn't heard back? M