Hi guys, 

I just got a notice from USCIS in mail saying my case is on a processing hold pending interview. On feb 15 I got an online update saying they are scheduling an interview for me. My question is, how long does it take for them to schedule an interview, I think my local office is Albany, could be Syracuse as well.

I guess it depends on backlog. Any experiences with this?! Thanks!

6 hours ago, Philly512 said:

so it just occurred to me that I never told you guys how my mom's I-751 process went (and why im not freaking out about me not getting my 10 year green card yet...csc filer here) so here it it.

 

she lives in New York and filed June 2015  which means her application went to VSC when they were the backed up ones ...as for evidence they didn't have much, only an apt lease, medical insurance, checking account, electric and cellphone bill and taxes, they didn't have that many pictures, don't own a car or any other property, don't have credit cards together  because he's actually trying to get out of all the debt his past marriage left him with and thats pretty much it.

 

a year passed by and nothing, I was always on top of her case and kept checking, they called and talked to tier 2 at one point and they just told them they needed to keep waiting (shocker), at around the 15th month mark they got a RFE asking them for more recent evidence and listed all the things they had already sent, my mom consulted with a lawyer and he said they sometimes do this when theres been more than a year and they want to see more updated evidence so they pretty much sent back the same things (just the most recent ones) and added some affidavits from friends and a copy of an itinerary of an upcoming trip they had planned.

 

around mid January 2017 (19th month mark) they got notice for interview for march 2nd 2017 and they freaked out but I tried to find stories here to make them feel better. they took all the evidence that they already had and went to the interview ...the officer was really nice according to them and pretty much asked them a few questions about their dates and their family, she seemed pretty interested in knowing how much they both knew about each other kids and in my moms case grandkids (I already have 2 kids) so our guess is that since there wasn't "much evidence" they wanted to see if the relationship was real? idk to be honest because their interview when she adjusted status was easier than the one for lifting condition but anyway  the officer approved her on the spot and even gave her her passport stamp in case her green card didn't come in time for her trip (she already had an infoPass for that but didn't have to go thanks to the officer stamping her passport there) and then her green card came in the mail about a month later.

 

so I hope this helps to have a little reference on how things can go ...im not saying this will apply to everybody that sent little evidence cause you know with uscis you never know but yeah thats all.

 

good luck to all of us still waiting ...and lets pray together for the patience needed for this process lol

Thank you for taking the time to write, this does give a better input on the process!

On 3/17/2018 at 1:42 AM, bibi_hey said:

The processing time has changed...VSC is now on Feb 27,2017 as of Jan 31st. NOA is March 8, for chrissakes and still nothing. Its almost like someone kept my file aside cos I dnt know how else to explain this. 

 

Apologises to CSC filers though

 

Mine is 3/6/17, and there is still people who filled in february who are waiting!

3 minutes ago, erinandahmet said:

Hmm, I never heard that you are out of status because you got divorced. I know you would need a divorcer waiver for your ROC, but I understood that your GC was still good until it expires whether you are single or divorced. I am wondering a source so I can post it in my group, because most people probably do not know that if it is true. 

You are out of status if you are separated, not living with your spouse even if you are in process of getting divorced!

Maybe it is all nonsense, doesn't matter now anyway!

I don't give two cents about who's right and am not in mood to give out arguments and counter arguments!

Peace out!

1 hour ago, erinandahmet said:

Really? People who file a divorce waiver need to file ROC right after? Do you have appropriate links? Thanks! 

(Doesn't apply to me, but I run a visa group and I know some people this might affect. I haven't heard this before.) 

What links? I am not a lawyer, saying out of personal experience, if your visa is marriage based and you get divorced you are out of status untill you file. 

5 hours ago, JeanneSs said:

Just saw this and I think it might help u answer questions about interview scheduling for early filers like u n I. 

 

 

If this is correct, what happens to divorce waivers like me who filed over a year ago?  You are obligated to file I-751 as soon as you get divorced, no choice. My GC expires in November, does that mean I wont get my interview scheduled before October? I think this is highly unlikely.

2 hours ago, Ahd77 said:

Card arrived today,

Noa1 2/21/2017

Aproved 2/14/2018

Card production 3/6/2018

I hope everyone get their card soon

Huge congrats! Enjoy it!!

1 hour ago, roc2017 said:

Received my approval letter today Dated 3/7 from VSC. Following is my timeline. 

 

I-751 Application Sent to VSC: 3/9/17

Date on NOA: 3/13/17

bio-metrics appointment date Newark, NJ: 4/11/17

Moved to Tampa, FL, Online Address change (Never received confirmation) : 4/24/17

Visited Local USCIS office to confirm address change, Was told my case is moved to CSC : sometime in May 17

Another address change, this time locally in Tampa, Online address change : 07/15/17

Received email confirmation for address change : 07/19/17

Received Email from VSC for recent inquiry confirming address change :  07/24/17

Online status change to Case received at local office : 02/26/18

Filed Online N 400 : 03/06/18

I-751 approval date : 03/07/18

Received approval letter from VSC : 03/12/18

 

 

 

 

 

Hallelujah!!! Happy to hear some good news on here finally!

54 minutes ago, Derwood said:

Hi Guys,

 

I've received a I-797C Notice of Transfer in the mail today. The transfer is dated 03/07/2018 and the address on the envelope was the California Service Center. The notice of transfer states the following:

 

"We have completed a preliminary review of the application or petition (("your case") listed above. As part of standard processing, we transferred your case to the USCIS office listed below that has jurisdiction for your case. That office will notify you in writing when they make a decision on your case or if they need additional information:

NATIONAL BENEFITS CENTER, P{O BOX 648005, Lee's Summit, MP 64064".

 

Here's a reminder on my case, which is a regular, non-military, non-waiver ROC:

 

Applied I-751 to CSC. NOA1 February 21, 2017

Biometrics in March 2017 and then nothing until last week.

 

Applied N-400 online on February 18, 2018.

N-400 NOA1 February 18, 2018

My biometrics appointment is tomorrow (March 13, 2018)

 

February 25, 2018: I-751 receipt number mysteriously 'activates' with 'We received your case'

February 26, 2018: 'We received your case'

March 5, 2018: 'We received your case' although that update has disappeared out of the history.

 

March 7, 2018 around 1pm:  I got bombarded with 10 text messages and 1 email saying they had updated my case (I-751 number). My case status changes to:

 

Case Was Transferred And A New Office Has Jurisdiction

On March 8, 2018, we transferred your Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence, Receipt Number WAC17XXX, to another USCIS office. That office now has jurisdiction over your case. We sent you a notice that explains why we moved your case. Please follow the instructions in the notice. If you do not receive your notice by April 7, 2018, please go to www.uscis.gov/e-request to request a copy of the notice. If you move, go to www.uscis.gov/addre

 

 

When I call the automated case checker line it says it's been transferred to CSC????:"

 

On March 8, 2018 I get another update but it's the same thing.

 

 

Anyway, looks like my case is on it's way to the NBC,  and I suspect after that it'll be transferring to my local office. I'm guessing this is for a combo I-751/N-400 interview?

 

I have a Mis-Infopass tomorrow, so I'll ask and report back.

 

Best of luck! Keep us posted

1 hour ago, Tcarrol said:

We used our state Senator twice (Senator Casey), once during our i-212 process, and once for AOS.  Your Senator's office is permitted to call and ask for the status of your case, but not permitted, by law, to intercede; which they tell you, but I do not believe.  Both times, after we got a report from our Senator's office, we soon received approvals.  Since you have two Senators for each state, I'd suggest you choose wisely which one you make the request.  By the way, we were just getting ready to make contact again to the same Senator for the Removal of Conditions since it had been about 7 months, and then we received a written approval.  Some people speculate that perhaps that helped us on this process because of past requests.  

Thank you! Much appreciated!

Just read what happened with shell!

The forum got out of control for a while, but having in mind we are going through a systematic torture mashine called USCIS no wonder we are all on edge!

Lets try to use the forum for sharing updates about cases or asking case related questions, and less about hypothesis on USCIS processing! These are all guesses and untill we see letters in the mail I don't really want to hear any more of these!

If someone got approved today please share I want to be happy for ya today!!!

Have a great day everyone!!

Lol!

I have a newer model now anyway!

Good nite!

Hey now! I never said I hated her, I am just a good judge of human character, thank you very much!

1 minute ago, shell20 said:

Yes I saw the Mission Statement, was I surprised nope, do I think we are customers, yes in a way and also immigrants.  Are they a business  that they no longer want to referred to as, yep they are, they are funded by fees from immigrants, beneficiaries, etc. Yes, in answer to your questions about lawyers, I do believe that the members of VJ know just as much if not more, its been a great insight for me and helped me so many times when a lawyer could not.

She had a sense of humour then!!

No I am the funny one, she is a &_$#@! But I love u though!

4 minutes ago, shell20 said:

Precisely, we shall see, we may ALL be wrong and I honestly don't mind you debating with me. However, remember I am always right! LMAO!

Now u sound like my ex wife! Lol

Gotta love it!

I see tensions are getting high at the forum tonight!

I like it!!

Ads a little excitement to my night!

Only thing I know for sure is that I KNOW NOTHING JOHN SNOW!!!

Yes, I just pulled out a GOT reference bitches!

Off to bed!

That is weird, but then again, nothing can surprise me anymore! 

4 minutes ago, Mad rabbit said:

Hey guys, 

i just realized that when you check your case status and history in your USCIS account and when you check it on the website or in the app - it’s showing different dates and case history!!! What does that mean? Attached printscreens from USCIS account and just website (app info is the same as website). Not sure which one is correct. Anyone has similar situation ?

What app are u using?

5 minutes ago, AY777 said:

I just wish and pray that our ship will eventually have a safe berth.

Hear,hear!!

and

Aj Captain!!

One shitty boat my friend!

I m glad my posts have some good use after all! And thanks for sharing!

My case status is still 'case was received by local office on Feb 27', who else has the same?

Is there any coherent theories about why it is that way?

Share, even if it sounds crazy! At this point I want to be amused!

By the way, today is full year since USCIS got my case! Happy anniversary to me, pretty soon my I-751 wait will last longer then my marriage did! LMAO

Also I think logic with these 'transfers' is way off! Lets presume transfers were real and they did happen! Wouldn't moving the date back by USCIS from feb26 to march5 just be a perfect excuse for them to keep stalling?! They can always say, sorry, we just recieved your case on March 6th and we need some time to process!

Seriously, if you want to break a person give them a promise of a final solution to their problem, but then keep delaying the gratification day in day out, eventually they will snap!

Killing us softly!! Lol

17 minutes ago, Name O Boy said:

I couldn't agree more. It is an irony that they keep us in dark and don't give us an update. Any information they give is most of the times meaningless and contradicts with their own statements. They way they go about their customer service is like we have paid nothing and they are doing us a big favor by picking up our call. What makes me mad is when they are rude to you and misbehave in such an unprofessional manner. 

Think it was you who told me it was a glitch in the first place, I didn't know what to think then, but you were spot on! We re all in a difficult position here! Every time you check on your case you end up disappointed, any time you go to your mailbox you get frustrated! I want to stop checking all the time, but it is very hsrd! It is like an addiction, you need your fix, and when you get it you are worse then before! If they wanted to make an efficient torture system they couldn't have made it any better!