Yusuf0104

Awesome, thanks so much guys. much appreciated. Info was super helpful 🙏

1 hour ago, Scandi said:

The rule is you have to have been a resident of your current "service district" for at least 3 months before filing the N-400. 

 

A greencard holder can generally stay outside the US for up to 1 year. If you plan on staying outside the US for more than a year, you should apply for a re-entry permit to make sure you don't lose your permanent resident status.

@FOSSLGRL@Scandi

Thanks for the reply. Let me try to clarify my question about N-400 application:

So moved from PA to AL, didn't get out of US at all. Regarding this rule:

"you have to have been a resident of your current "service district" for at least 3 months before filing the N-400"

1- I couldn't find in USCIS website. Where does it actually say?

2- When they start counting 3months. Do you need to prove you have been living in new state for 3months(example: drivers license, bills etc to prove residency)

Or do they go by what you tell them in application?

Oh wow, so sorry this happened to you.

Does anyone knows if you need to reside at local address for certain amount of time? I moved from PA to AL and remember reading somewhere minimum 3month local residency requirement. If that's the case, How do they count these 3months? Thanks.

5 minutes ago, tab0712 said:

I just got the email....my husbands ROC was approved through LIN. What a freakin relief. I can't wait to surprise him tonight at happy hour 

LIN officers started working I guess! I am early December applicant through LIN processing center. I am loving what i see! 10 year GC is on its way
 

Great to see some update at LIN service center. My case was received on December 10th, awaiting update from LIN center still.

by the way, what does " show fingerprints were taken" means? No need to get new biometrics?

Thanks @Lucky Cat

My bad, yes it actually extends 18months.

My question is, Aruba (As Caribbean land of Netherlands) requires visa for certain countries.

but if you prove that, even though you are citizen of one these countries (such as turkey), you are permenant resident in USA, then they don't ask you to acquire a visa.

Question is, does Aruba officials know about I-797 and accept that as a proof of USA permenant residency when provided along with expired GC? And if anyone from this forum tried to enter Aruba with I-797 letter and expired GC?

Note: I checked with Netherlands embassy, they sounded clueless about the extension letter 😅

Hi VisaJourney Fam,

I received 2 year green card through marriage. Applied for 10year GC, and recieved I-797 notice to extend my status for 1 year, until actual GC gets approved.

I am planning to travel Aruba. It doesn't require visa if you can prove that you are a permenant resident in USA.

Has anyone tried to travel to Aruba, or any other country requires you to be permenant US resident? And showed I-797 letter as a proof of residency?

Hi @Jo123 Did you try to enter Aruba with expired GC and I-797 letter extension letter?

I am planning to do the same. Please let me know if you had any trouble entering Aruba with that. Thanks!

Hey Everyone,

Seems like LIN(Nebraska Service Center) works slower than the speed of smell. Didn't see Biometrics update from spreadsheet for anybody whereas other service centers shipping out GCs 😞

Anyone recieved an update from LIN? Also can you travel abroad without your biometric letter. But only with expired green card and I-797 notice letter? 

Lockbox                 12/10/2020

Check Cashed      01/21/2021

NOA dated            01/19/2021

NOA received       01/25/2021

New Assigned Service Center:   

Nebraska

1 hour ago, MarshaPM said:

Just received my NOA!!!

 

Received by Lockbox : 12/02/2020

Check Cashed : 1/15/2020

NOA received : 1/22/2020

 

I got LIN - Nebraska Service Center. Anyone knows if this is a slow or fast moving service center? 

Congrats. Not sure how updated USCIS website is,

https://egov.uscis.gov/processing-times/

Based on above, Nebraska is 14-28months. They gave such a wide estimate range😔

By the time we get ROC approved, we will probably already applied citizenship at that point. Process moves speed of the smell!

My check has not yet cashed yet. ROC package delivered by 12/10. 

Yet seems like December started moving.

I am checking my bank account 10 times a day. Never wanted somebody to take my money this bad 🤣 Damn you USCIS.

2 hours ago, EmKamp said:

Hey, Everyone!

 

Filed December 6th and no news as of yet. I have a question what has probably been answered 1000 times on here but I need full clarification. If we do not receive the letter before the Conditional GC expires, what do I use as proof? Do I need to submit any paperwork to my employer? What do I carry instead of my GC? Any info is great.

 

Thanks!

Hey EmCamp, I am on the same boat with you. Application delivered on December 10th, no word since then. And clock is ticking to Conditional GC expiration on early February.

I found this thread, this might be helpful: 

November filers' checks are being cashed (Up until 11/29 filer). So I am hopeful we should see some December action happening soon. But I am planning to give a call to USCIS next week, and will try to schedule an InfoPass appointment to get I-551 stamp at my passport. I believe that will prove permanent residency for a year.
With this stamp I am hoping to

• Renew driver's license (Every state is different, Pennsylvania accepts this stamp as proof of immigration status). You can check your state's policy.
    ==> PA DL fact sheet: https://www.dot.state.pa.us/public/dvspubsforms/bdl/bdl publications/pub 195nc.pdf
• Try to explain HR that I-551 stamp is good enough for keeping my job Even i am not %100 sure
  
  Note that when your GC expires, you will need to provide both Expired GC and the I-551 stamp.
  
  Following this thread to see if folks have any other suggestion, or information IF we won't get NOA before the Conditional GC expires.

10 minutes ago, tab0712 said:

You're in the Philly area too? We're in Delco  

Philly gang here. Lol I am in delco too, RP.

Hey Guys, our window opened on November 10th, gathering documents; double, triple checking everything took almost 3-4weeks. Finally sent I-751 package on December 7th via FedEx.

Application has delivered on Dec 10th in Phoenix, AZ. Waiting for check being cashed.. 

Green card expires first week of Feb 202, so praying for a quick NOA

34 minutes ago, Nouchigang said:

Hello,

 

Im the type of person that will say try to expedite you have nothing to lose, especially since you are the breadwinner. I doubt the lawyer would pay for your bills if the inevitable (I pray it doesnt) happens. 

I am not sure what field your work in and the relationship you have with HR but to make your case solid would be to have a letter from your employer stating it will be a loss for them to lose you because they will have to hire somebody else and train them to do your job or because you are the only one in your department, if it is your case. And I would also include a letter from you stating you are the breadwinner of the house and explain the financial burden it will be for your family with proof like your bank account statements showing just one direct deposit/check coming in. 

Below are some of the criteria to expedite (taken from https://www.uscis.gov/forms/expedite-criteria ) and I believe you qualify for the 1st one

 

USCIS may expedite a petition or application if it meets one or more of the following criteria:

• Severe financial loss to company or person;
• Emergency situation;
• Humanitarian reasons;

To expedite you need to call their 1-800 number and talk to somebody about it.

I would also suggest getting the congressman/senator of your area involved to get the status of your EAD application on your behalf.

 

Good luck, I pray you get it very soon or your expedite requests gets approved.

Lastly from my readings, expedite requests take between 3 weeks to 1 month. Search on VJ there are plenty of posts about it

Nouchigang, thank you very much for the info. Since posted the question, I looked around similar posts at VJ. So, yes I am thinking the same way, requesting expedite based on financial loss. I am in IT field, and it will take few months for my company to replace me, and another few for training the new person. I will def check with my HR on getting a letter explaining this, great idea!

Also thanks for your prayers! I will keep the forum updated on my process, hopefully with good news

Hi Guys,

 After 2 months of gathering documents, double, triple, quadruple checking, we sent our concurrent filing for : I- 485/130/131/765 on Feb 8 2018.


Feb 8 - Package (485/130/131/765) Sent

Feb 13 - Package delivered to Chicago

Feb 21 - NOA1 (485/130/131/765)

Feb 23  - Checks cashed by USCIS

Feb 28  - Biometrics Notice Sent

March 9- Courtesy Letter Sent (wrong version of I-693, but no actions needed at this point)

March 12 - Biometrics Appointment Date (Philadelphia)


I am adjusting from OPT to AOS. My OPT EAD will expire in a month. My wife and I have only one source of income(only my income). Any idea, if this is a solid case for expediting? Any suggestions are welcomed to reach out a tier 2 officer(dialing USCIS line seems ineffective so far) Our lawyer says just chill and wait.