nancy09

My friends didn't notarize the affidavit letters. I received my 10 years GC back in December 2006. I don't know is this prove anything but don't worry too much. Others evidences play their role in this process too. Good luck.

So I got my NoA saying my conditional status has been extended for 1 year and my biometrics appointment letter, which says I can attend on any Wednesday at the same time - up until a certain date, of course.

Now, I'm going on vacation soon and there's a chance (upon my return) I'll be coming back into the US after the expiration date on my green card. Do I just need to take my NoA notice with me which states I've been given another year? Is this all the proof they need?

Also, do I have to go and get the biometrics done before I travel? Ideally, I'd like to go and do it after I get back from vacation (I'm really busy at work right now) but I'm worried I won't be able to get back into the US

Thanks, oh wise ones

I traveled out of the country twice with the expired green card and the 1 year extension NOA. Just bring the NOA with you. No idea about the biometrics because I didn't have to do it for my removing condition petition.

Have a safe trip

nancy09, congratulations.

May I know which picture you got in the 10 yrs GC? The one you probably sent with your I-751 or the same picture they took for your last GC?

Thanks.

Hi k1spain,

The picture on my 10 yrs GC is the one I send with I-751.

Yes, the NOA (Notice of Action) is the I-797.

I am wonder. I was filing I751 to Nebraska Ctr since June and only get a NOA for greencard extension but not the biometrics. I'm also living around Seattle area. My question is when you first do the Biometrics for condition green card (2 years), Was it digital scan? I'm totally surprise people who file after me get a biometric. Some get the NOA for interview or approval.

Nancy

Hello Nancy, I’m also in the Seattle area.. Wonderful black out we just had: angry: .. Anyway, My wife had her biometrics scheduled for the 12.14.06 but missed that date and got it done yesterday 12.20.06 I'm not sure why you didn't receive a letter for your biometrics? I think my wife originally didn't have digital pictures or finger prints if I'm not mistaken.. (2 years ago) but, she did have them digitally done this time around... Did you have digital finger printing and picture taken done in the past?

Hi Xbox,

Belived it or not but we saved from the black out last week . Our house was a shelter for lots of friends. Anyway, I just received my 10 years GC in the mail this evening and yes, I did have digital finger printing done for my conditional GC (2 years ago). I guess that's why I don't received the NOA for biometrics again .

Thanks everyone but I have to say between June 27 to yesterday, I was really frustrated. I read a lot of posts on this forum and everyone got Biometric in a month or an appointment for interview. I tried to call the 1800 number so many times to retrived my status.. but as you know they don't know anything. So if you don't hear anything from USCIS just sit tight.

Nancy

After 6 months and 2 weeks. I got my 10 years GC without biometric and interview. Here's my timeline for I-751.

June 5 - Send out I-751 with all evidences to Nebrasca Service Center.

June 8 - Received I-797 (NOA) with a 1 year extension on my condition GC. Date on NOA is June 6

June 27- Received purple letter (remind you to sent all necessary documents if you're not already sent it with the I-751)

I didn't heard anything else after the received purple letter but today (Dec 21), I received my 10 years GC! So happy.

I guess I don't have to do the biometric again because the first biometrice i did for my condition GC was a digital scan and USCIS must use that to process my 10 years GC.

So if you're in the same situation, hang in there. I will apply for citizenship this May. Hopefully it will be this smooth.

Good luck to you all,

Nancy

Yes, the NOA (Notice of Action) is the I-797.

You will get a Biometrics appointment letter telling you the date and time that you should go to your local office. The letter will also tell you the address of the local office. They do your fingerprints, take your picture and get your signature.

Hi raymaga

I am wonder. I was filing I751 to Nebraska Ctr since June and only get a NOA for greencard extension but not the biometrics. I'm also living around Seattle area. My question is when you first do the Biometrics for condition green card (2 years), Was it digital scan? I'm totally surprise people who file after me get a biometric. Some get the NOA for interview or approval.

Nancy

Thank for all answer. I will go a head sent a copy of purple letter.

Thank for all answer. I will go a head sent a copy of purple letter.

nancy,

It would be more helpful to know what the words in the letter are rather than what color the paper is.

Yodrak

I received the purple letter on June 27 after filed I-751 on June 6 to Nebraska SC. Contents on purple letter are totally confusing. It said something about making a copy of the letter and sent it with the addtional documents. ....

Hi Yodrak, Here's the content.

Dear Sir/Madam,

Your I-751 has not been reviewed by an Immigration Officer to determine legal sufficiency oreligibility. In order to ensure that the case file is complete when and officer reviews; Please submit the following, if you have not already done so:

- Any documentation relevant to establish your marriage was entered into in good faith.

- Two color, passport style photos

- A photocopy if green card

Make a copy of this letter. If you have moved, write your current address in the blank area to the right of the address above. Mail the package (photo, letter, and any addtional evidence) to:

USCIS Nebraska office

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The Service processing goal for I-751 is six months. Your response will assist USCIS and the the NSC to complete processing of your I-751 within this time frame. If you have not received a decision within this time frame, please contact us through the National Customer Service Center 1-800...

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I received the purple letter on June 27 after filed I-751 on June 6 to Nebraska SC. Contents on purple letter are totally confusing. It said something about making a copy of the letter and sent it with the addtional documents. I don't have any addtional documents so I didn't sent anything back to USCIS. I still don't see any NOA for biometric coming and it's been over 6 months now. I call the 1-800 number and they said they can't do anything untill the processing date on website pass June 6.... totally confuse cause on the purple letter said I should contact the 1-800 number if it pass 6 months. Where can I get an answer about my case? or Any one has the same experience as I do?

I filed I-751 on May 6, 2006 at NSC. Received a NOA from them couple days after. NOA said extend my PR status for another year but nothing about Biometric.

Received another letter in July 14, 2006. Nothing much other than confirmation on documents received. My GC expired Aug 5. It's 6 months already and I try to call USCIS over phone. On hold forever. I will keep trying.

Anybody's in the same situation?