TZM

Hi June filers, I received my Biometric appointment letter. It is for the 18th of this month. Who else got their biometrics done, what was the experience like? I am pretty sure I do not have to take my spouse but can anyone of you confirm? Thanks!

1 hour ago, HRQX said:

No, that is incorrect. Just travel with the expired GC and the extension letter and your foreign passport: https://www.cbp.gov/sites/default/files/assets/documents/2019-Mar/2019 Carrier Information Guide - ENGLISH.pdf "Expired Conditional Resident Card, Form I-551 accompanied by Form I-797, Notice of Action indicating the card validity is extended"

Thank you so much, what a relief!

27 minutes ago, Savva said:

That's all you need, that letter and and your national passport, you need a stamp in your passport only if you lost your extension letter, I left the country and came back with my passport and the letter, no problem ever, it just takes longer a bit since they take your documents away so to verify your status in the US, but besides that, never had a problem

Thank you, what a relief. Did you travel recently?

Hi Guys, I need some advice.

I have not met my parents since 2019, they are overseas. The borders finally opened and I would like to visit them in November of this year. My GC expires 3rd Sept. I have received the extension letter, but for international travel I would need the I-551 stamp in my passport, correct? My understanding is that infopass appointments are not being scheduled. What are my options here?

2 minutes ago, M+M said:

Good morning! USCIS processes cases on a first come first serve basis. Once they receive your case, it goes into a "pile" order by received date with the cases and they work from the top to the bottom of the pile.  

Thank you for explaining that. Have a brilliant weekend!

I wanted to share this thread here just for our knowledge. At first glance it seems like good news but everyone suggested to show up anyway, so keep that in the back of your mind even though we are just starting the journey. 

11 hours ago, M+M said:

I am so sorry that you ended up having to do that. I had to do the same thing but it all ended up working out. Let us know when you get your NOA1

Hi there! I just checked my online banking and it looks like USCIS has processed the credit card transaction today or late yesterday. I am not sure if they work on Saturdays. Il keep this thread posted and also update the spreadsheet. Btw do you know if USCIS processes case depending on the expiration date of the GC or sort of like first come first serve basis. 

On 7/8/2021 at 3:46 PM, tiantian2 said:

Yes I've got both the NOA for extention and for fingerprint waiver. 

Hi, do you know why your biometric was waved? Trying to understand who has to do it versus who gets exempt. Thanks

On 7/6/2021 at 10:42 AM, Iac3 said:

I filed over a month ago now and still haven’t got a receipt notice, no charge, anything. I can’t speak to anyone on the phone, my card expires in under two weeks. Should I send another I-751? I’m getting desperate now as my driver license also expires and i need to get to and from work 

Hi, did you receive the NOA? Sorry this experience has been so frustrating so far. 

On 7/8/2021 at 6:36 AM, KLgirl said:

Hi June filers, 

 

My package was sent out on 06/28/2021 by USPS and it was received the next day. 

Credit card swiped on 06/30/2021, NOA1 dated 07/01/2021 and received on 07/06/2021.

 

Everything went smoothly....

BUT they spelled my first name wrong. Any idea what I can do? My friend say that I should call them at 8am EST, trying to stay awake...

Hi, sorry to hear that. Were you able to figure out a solution?

USPS lost my package so I waited for about 2 weeks and resubmitted with Fedex yesterday. I'll keep you all posted when I have any updates. Thanks

Sent package: 07/07/21

Package delivered: 07/08/21

16 hours ago, M+M said:

Honestly, I would get another packet ready so you can send it off when you have given it a little more time. How much time has passed?

 

I already made the copies of everything before I sent it out. USPS tracking system still says my package is in New Orleans but was in fact delivered to the lockbox so my situation is a little different. And calling the USPS won't help much, I called everyone that I possible could have called (they have gave me 3 different numbers to call)  in USPS and went to all the nearby post office and spoke to all the supervisors and no one was able to provide me with correct information. 

Yes, I may just have to do that. I am pretty confident that the package is lost. Idk why i went with USPS, they are the worst. Since my GC expired 09/03/21 I have a little bit of time, so Il will wait till early next week to refile. Thanks

23 minutes ago, M+M said:

Did you make a copy of the application and evidence? 

 

Hi, well I have copies of everything on my laptop but I didn't make a copy of the signed application. 

1 minute ago, HRQX said:

I say to wait about 2 more weeks before taking action. USPS is known to sometimes still deliver the package but a few weeks late:

 

Thank you. I really hope so. 

On 6/25/2021 at 11:54 AM, M+M said:

Hey everyone,

 

I originally sent our ROC via USPS on June 9th. Two days later, the post office tracking system show that it was coming back to my husband and I in New Orleans, LA.  I went to the post office and ask them why. They potentially said it was miss delivered so it was coming back to me. Then the tracking system said that it was returned and delivered to our home address. No package was delivered, I went to ask them to help me find it. They send me all around town and gave me some phone numbers where no one answered. It was extremely frustrating. I had written a check for the filing fees/biometrics. I got extremely nervous because we still couldn't locate the package, so I put a "stop payment" on the check at least until I could locate the package. 

 

Two days ago, we received our NOA 1. I was shocked. I called my bank immediately to remove the "stop payment" but it was too late. Our application was rejected due to insufficient funds. 

 

Lesson learned, I guess. I have never had a problem with USPS before. So, we sent it again, yesterday, via UPS. We are crossing our fingers that we won't have this type of mistake again with a different carrier. 

Hi there, 

I sent my package on 06/21/21 through USPS priority mail, it was supposed to be delivered 06/22/21 and until now it says in transit with no updates since Tuesday 06/22/21. I am pretty sure the package is lost.

I opted for credit card transaction for payment. I am wondering should I wait and see if my package turns up? However, others who have a similar timeline of sending package have already been charged so that makes me feel like my package is definitely lost since i have not been charged yet. My green card expires 09/03/21. Appreciate and welcome everyone's suggestion.

Thanks

Hi all. I submitted my application today via USPS. Will keep you all posted on progress. I will pay with credit card and have set up for electronic notification. I have also entered my details on this spreadsheet https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1uJwpaHzGIuuvbVMXK5h-F8KH3hCh88kMxpxC4uOJOk8/edit#gid=1410126665

On 6/4/2021 at 12:50 AM, LirikVJUser said:

Has anybody already created a June spreadsheet?

I am following this one, i found it in the May filer thread  https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1uJwpaHzGIuuvbVMXK5h-F8KH3hCh88kMxpxC4uOJOk8/edit#gid=1410126665

Hello,

The notice below is on the Lufthansa website, after purchasing ticket. As I have not yet entered the United States and have a "Conditional" Permanent Residence visa, am I exempted for filling out the APIS?

The country of residence is slightly tricky, as I am leaving Saudi Arabia on a final exit visa so it is no longer considered my place of residence. 

Appreciate your advice, thank you. 

9 hours ago, payxibka said:

Many airports have additional security screenings prior to boarding.   I went through it in HK and Seoul.   This is not immigration preclearance. 

What kind of questions did they ask?

8 hours ago, Lil bear said:

I believe that all US bound flights now have an additional security check .. a short list of questions asked by security staff between check in and boarding .. that’s probably what is being referred to ... 

Yes, you are probably right. Do you know what kind of questions I should expect?

1 minute ago, Jorgedig said:

Not necessarily.  I have used both LHR and GAT on many occasions (LHR is busy, but efficient), but I've never been to Frankfurt.  Maybe ask on the Europe regional forum here on VJ?

Thanks!

21 minutes ago, LilyJ said:

Keep in mind that in Frankfurt, as far as I know and from my experience with connection flights there, you will still have to go through Schengen Area passport check and through airport security still, even though you are just taking a connecting flight. So give yourself ample time to be able to get through security and passport check and to your gate (it's the biggest airport in Europe and very busy so you definitely want to make sure you have enough time to not miss your connection. Has happened to me there before). I would say give yourself at least 2 hours, so you have some wiggle room in case you land in Frankfurt late or anything like that. Make sure you don't need a visitor visa to pass through Frankfurt, and if you do, get it taken care of so you aren't rejected at passport check.

 

Edit: Just re-read you would have 4 hours layover, so you should be fine there. But make sure everything else is taken care of in terms of whether or not you need a Schengen visa to enter for your connection flight and be aware of passport check and airport security.

Thank you for the information. Just checked, since I have a valid US visa/residence permit, I do not need an airport transit visa.

20 minutes ago, Jorgedig said:

London does not have US immigration pre-clearance.  Perhaps you meant Dublin.

In your opinion, would London be an easier airport to transit through compared to Frankfurt?

41 minutes ago, pushbrk said:

Probably somebody is misusing the term Preclearance.  For the US, preclearance is full clearance.  The flight lands as a domestic flight.  Anything done short of that at any international airport, can be called anything that entity calls it.  Your POE will be in the US, if you take the route you mentioned.

Thank you!

8 minutes ago, TZM said:

Thank you so much

Although London is not on the list, I read on another forum that the passengers had to go through pre clearance at Heathrow. Additionally, I know Muscat, Oman also has pre-clearance but its not on the list either. 

27 minutes ago, payxibka said:

1)  Frankfurt is not preclearance .  The purpose of preclearance is to not repeat once you land.  

 

2) normal nowadays passport with visa is what you need 

Thanks!

22 minutes ago, Lil bear said:

I don’t see Frankfurt on the list of airports with CBP Preclearance. Unless this is wrong , you will do your immigration process in Atlanta. 

 

Nothing else needed for the POE process .., though we did hand carry our own copy of all the paperwork just in case 

Thank you so much

Hello, my CR1 visa has been approved and I am planning to fly soon. Had a couple of questions:

1. The flight I will most likely be taking is Jeddah > Frankfurt > Atlanta. Will I have to go through pre-clearance in Frankfurt and if so what should I expect? My transit is for about 4 hours, do you think that is sufficient? Will the entire immigration process be repeated in Atlanta again?

2. I did not receive a sealed packet, as its online. So what documents other than my passport and medical CD should I keep on hand?