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24 minutes ago, mskidw said:

Hi, I am curious, have you traveled internationally and come back with no issue carrying your expired GC, Passport and the extension letter?

Yes I've traveled 4 times while pending 751. 2 of them with just the expired GC and the extension letter. 2 of them with the stamp on the passport, without the GC nor the extension letter 

Just now, Bill & Katya said:

Marriage certificates are recommended if the GC name and the foreign passport name does not match.

You're right. This is true in case of the name change

1 hour ago, mskidw said:

My conditional green card expired in September 2018 and I received my 18-month extension letter after I filed I-751 application. I am planning on traveling aboard for two weeks in September 2019.

 

I plan on bringing my expired conditional green card, 18-month extension letter, unexpired passport, and marriage certificate. 

 

1. Will these documents be sufficient enough to come back to US without issues?  

2. A lot of information on the Internet saying to get a stamp on the passport even though having an extension letter. But my local USCIS, Detroit, is one of the testing local office that eliminated online Infopass appointment and one can only schedule Infopass appointment by calling customer service. I called customer service several times before and they all told me that I could only schedule an appointment for the stamp one month prior to the expiration of the extension letter. So I do NOT think the stamp on my passport is a must to come back to US in my case. Am I understanding this correctly?

 

Thank you!

No need for a stamp. All you need is your expired GC, Passport and the extension letter. No need for your marriage Cert. either

26 minutes ago, Springleaf said:

get infopass appointment and they can't deny giving me stamp,

ICE raids are serious. I thought you were talking about regular police or local authorities. As for ICE, You need to know that the stamp or the receipt notice or whatever you get from the USCIS is only a proof of status not the status itself. As for the status, You are permanent resident until a judge says otherwise. So for an ICE raid they can't detain you even if you don't have anything to show them, because with a small check on your name they will find that you are PR. I would try to walk in to the nearest field office and show them that your Green card will expire very soon and that you need a stamp for an emergency travel or something.

Well, Police and local authorities don't have anything to do with your legal status, even if your're arrested. If you talking about driving, that's different story. All the police need to see is a valid DL which you get from the DMV by showing your legal status, if this is the case then a print put from your USCIS account wouldn't work. If you've been waiting a long time for the NOA then your best shot is to get an infoPass and get a stamp which will be good for a year and during this year you'll get your 18-months extension for sure or worst case scenario is to get another stamp for another year. If I were you I would go and get a stamp in the passport to renew your DL and have a proof of a legal status for a year.

On 2/25/2019 at 2:49 PM, JB63 said:

On the letter they don't even tell you when a new interview will be scheduled.

Mine had the same. It just said that due to unforeseen circumustances the interview was cancelled. I waited 3 years for another one. I don't wish what happened to me to happen to you. Good luck

16 hours ago, Ferdine said:

I know the situation is complicated, can someone tell me how to stop the 751 if i fill an application to divorce and how to restart one with a waiver?

It's not that complicated. I would respond to the RFE which is a must. Get your old lease and whatever evidence you have. You only can submit what you have. I would also send them a letter explaining what happened and that you guys now are separated and going to file a divorce soon. File a divorce and whenever the divorce is finalized submit a copy to the USCIS. Don't waste time and money on filling a new petition. Just amend this petition and switch to waiver and you'll be good.

30 minutes ago, JB63 said:

Good afternoon

 

My interview was scheduled for 03/01/2019 but when I checked the website this morning I saw that it was "descheduled" 

I am afraid it could take 30 to 999 days to have the USCIS reschedule another one ! 

 

Does anyone had their interview rescheduled lately?

Do you know why would they cancel it?

Thank you for your inputs

It happened to me before. Basically the reason was that I still had my 751 pending. Do you have any other case pending beside the N400 ?

1 hour ago, AP2000 said:

do you mean all original evidence of your relationship (as opposed to photocopies)

When I went I took literally everything I have (originals), Of course he didn't ask for half of what I took, but I was ready for anything he can ask for. As far as I remember he asked for the original of the lease of the apartment and some photos and some other evidence. Plus of course anything new that wasn't submitted in the filling of the 751. My advice, just be ready with any and everything you have proves the marriage. You only get one shot at this, so make it count and don't give him a chance for any doubts.

12 hours ago, AP2000 said:

Does anyone know what else I will have to bring to the interview if I go with the intention to change to the waiver? Decree/paperwork/fee/evidence prepared ahead of time and brought in with me on interview day? Or would that be some time after? Thanks.

Same thing happened to me. I switched at the interview. My 751 was pending for 4 years. During that time we got divorced. They scheduled me for the jointly filed 751 and at the interview I took everything with me and asked to switch to the divorce waiver. He asked me to sign a paper stating that, which I did. It wasn't an easy interview since he's asking me only and he has to take my words for everything he asked but it passed and I was approved a week later. Just go and take all the originals and be prepared for any question and take anything jointly between you and your EX and you'll be fine. No need to re-file or pay again or the most important wait another at least 15-20 months to be adjudicated.

On 2/20/2019 at 12:57 PM, tennnis123 said:

I have seen some posts from users getting notifications of "Name was updated" or "Birth date was updated".  Does this means that USCIS is working on your case and that an RFE or Approval is coming soon?

 

I found these two posts online.

https://redbus2us.com/qa/50433/h1b-case-updated-and-it-says-my-name-was-updated

https://www.trackitt.com/usa-discussion-forums/i140/1565831633/-name-was-updated-message-on-myuscis-case-status

it happened to me too and 2 months later I got an interview notice. So you are correct, it means that somebody is working on your case.

15 hours ago, Hypnos said:

(iii) file a lawsuit under 8 USC 1447(b) seeking a federal district court review of your naturalisation application.

That's what I would do. You've waited 16 months. If there's nothing wrong or no red flags in your application. they will schedule you for oath within 60 days. A lot of people did it.

1 minute ago, CJlove said:

She was told at the end of the interview. 

Oh, but nothing is official yet. What about the online case when she tracks it ? what does it say ? Anyways, she can't do anything until she gets the denial letter to see what was the denial based on and fights it from there. Lawyers won't be able to tell or do much either unless they see the denial letter, so tell her not to waste time or money talking to lawyers until she gets the letter first. I know the frustration about the situation, I wish her all the luck. Keep us updated please when she gets the letter since she can't join VJ herself.

20 minutes ago, CJlove said:

She’s still waiting for that letter. It’s not here yet. 

Then how did she figure out that the case was denied ?

I think if you can get us the Denial letter of the N400 or at least tell us the grounds of the denial, we can be a better help. Asking all these questions about the marriage in the N400 interview based on the 5 year rule is really weird.

I don't believe that there will be any RFE sent. He already denied the N400. The denial letter should list the grounds for denial. Now you can use these grounds, correct them and appeal the N400.otherwise, like everybody thinks, they might move to revoke the LPR status . In this case they have to send her NOIR (notice of intend to revoke) and the basis for the NOIR. I believe she will have 30 days to answer to the NOIR. If she covered all the grounds that they mention she's good and she can re-apply for the N400. If she fails to do so, then they will move to revoke her LPR and issue NTA for removal in front of immigration court, where she can defend herself again. Again, they won't go through all that trouble, unless they have something solid. So only she knows the truth and the whole truth. I, personally, don't think an error with the dates can cause all that. Why don't you tell us what was on the denial letter for the N400 so we can have a more clear picture of the situation.

On 2/7/2019 at 8:10 PM, Familyman said:

I lost my I-751 receipt notice but I do have the case number to track. Can I travel out of the country without the receipt notice ? 2 year conditional gc expires in march and I'm planning to travel back to US before the expiry date.

I would get an info pass appointment and get your passport stamped for proof of status instead of wasting your time calling them to send you another receipt notice. 

I got the same thing back in September. First was Date of birth was updated and a day later I got Name change was updated. Both of them were BS. Of course I didn't change either my date of birth or my name. I called them to ask about it and they said it was a mistake in the system. So don't worry.

1 hour ago, Nazlim said:

I applied I-751 in December 2017. I got a notice letter. I’m living in Houston. My case transferred to local office at March 2018. Last week I got a letter again. My case transferred to Nebraska. My case was already at local office. Why was it transferred to Nebraska?

 

I have a friend in Chicago. We applied to I-751 same time. She got her green card last week. Do you know why my case transferred to Nebraska from local office?

 

 

Did you apply for N400 ? Sometimes the N400 moves the file for possibly a combo interview 

30 minutes ago, mister-love said:

Hello guys!

After long wait, i got an email for RFE.

I am separated with my wife for 1 year now after we had some problems and she asked me to leave the house. 

We filed the ROC together on Oct 2017.

We are not divorced yet and might file soon. Any suggestions guys what i should do ( i didn't get the letter yet). 

my advice is to submit a letter stating the situation and that you guys might file soon for a divorce and if that happened that you'll be submitting the final divorce decree. Wait for the RFE and see exactly what they asking for and go from there.

11 hours ago, winexis said:

Hi i filed roc with waiver aug 2016. Feb 2018 i saw that my file was moved to a field office then received notice and was interviewed aug 2018. Until now i have heard nothing ☹️

make couple calls to the 800 number and ask for a tier 2 officer plus you can make couple info pass apts. basically they had 120 days to give you an answer. Unless the interview went bad.

Just now, winexis said:

How long did after the home visit did you hear for an answer? Did you got approval for i751 or n400? I will not be eligible until october to apply for N400. 

Every time you call for update, what did they say? Everytime i follow up they just day they couldnt make a decision at this time. 

my home visit was right after I applied for my 751, 4 years later I was asked for an interview. Then I was approved a week after the interview. During the 4 years I did apply for N400 but it was pending for 3 years, then I was asked for an interview for next months. I'll keep u updated.

On 1/27/2019 at 9:23 PM, Chu Chu Train said:

To Whom may help,

 

Below are some of my questions regarding of my Naturalization Application.

 

My naturalization N400 application was submitted by October,2018. 

 

1) Currently, my N400 application was handled by San Francisco USCIS cause I am living in Hayward, CA now.

However, I will move to San Jose CA 95132 by next month February 2019.

Since the processing time will take longer in SF compare to San Jose office.

May I transfer my naturalization case to USCIS in San Jose instead of USCIS in SF after I moved to San Jose ?

Would that expedite my processing time ? Or Stay as is might be better.

 

2) Do I need to file address change to USCIS after I moved to new address ? If yes, How and When to file ?

 

3) Is the current government shutdown causing a delay at USCIS for my naturalization interview schedule ?

 

4) Did anyone know how many month do I have to wait and expect the schedule for interview based on current processing time in San Francisco ? 

 

5) Normally, How many month will take to received the USCIS notification for interview in San Francisco ? 

 

Thank you for anyone's help and response.

1) You have to notify the USCIS with your new address within 10 days of your move, regardless of what you think is faster processing time. You have to report you new address so you don't miss any important mail.

2)You need to file a change of address within 10 days of your move to the new address. you do that by filling form AR-11 online. If you track your case online, you'll find the link for changing the address.

3)The government shutdown has nothing to do with processing cases, plus the government is open for now.

4) I don't know about San Francisco, but normally it takes a year, give or take.

On 1/24/2019 at 8:09 PM, cdctke said:

Can we file for citizenship after she has been here 3 years or do we have to wait for the conditions to be removed before we apply?

Yes, and hopefully the N400 will push the 751 for faster processing or for a combo interview.