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Potomac is on fire approving I-751s!
 
10 year green card approved  on April 12!  
 
Now on to the N400

According to the stats website I look at, they have halted I-130 processing.  They are working on I-751 Removal of Conditions applications.  If they are slowly working on I-130, or when they begin processing them again, they would be at the December 2022 mark, so you might still have more time left.  Best of luck!

My husband has come a long way and continues to learn English but it is not confident yet to attempt the interview.  We do not want to rush to apply for an N400 and then throw money down the drain because of a miscommunication or language barrier.

My husband has come a long way and continues to learn English but it is not confident yet to attempt the interview.  We do not want to rush to apply for an N400 and then throw money down the drain because of a miscommunication or language barrier.

Congratulations!
 
We still have a long way to go.

Got my 10 year green card today🥳
Good luck to all who's still waiting, you're almost there!

From your lips to God's ears

Congratulations!

Just got new status - New card is being produced. 🥳 It took 890 days for them to approve my case

Correct.

When it comes to reviewing cases, I've always believed that some officers review the cases down to the T of what they have been told, so when something is not 1 to 1 with their "guide", they just submit an RFE or whatever - rather than using critical thinking and actually reading the paperwork.  You can tell when there is a senior officer versus a newbie.   I also think some of them are extremely disorganized or lazy.  For our AOS packet, we got an RFE for my husband's birth certificate, which I know we included because I had an exact copy of the packet AND the packet had a detailed cover letter indicating where everything was.  SMH.

Welcome to immigration where the paperwork is a lot and the time doesn't matter!

Hi all!

Not a filer now nor was I doing it from Puerto Rico.
 
However, I am a PR native.  Unfortunately, yes, for the immigration process, there are times that USCIS officers do not understand the nuances between Puerto Rico and USA documents.  I wouldn't even be surprised that some of them forget the whole U.S. territory - and yes, I have been present to conversations about this where I have been asked if it was hard for me to get my green card as recent as less than a decade ago.  For example, the whole tax returns.  You have the ones in PR to Hacienda (as someone previously stated) and the federal ones that are the same as those in USA.  Likewise, the birth certificates can be a thing, especially due to the fraudulent ones.  I know for sure twice there has been a government change in how they look and I have had to request them so I have the updated version (and I am only in my 30s) just because the old ones were so easy to fake, people getting to PR illegally and using them to then marry to get to the USA.

At any rate, when it comes to financials just send everything that you have.  Sometimes including a short statement of explaining what something is can help them understand.  I kid you not, I paid Puerto Rico for a certificate of single status just to be safe when I started the K1 visa for my now husband only because I didn't want issues and I knew just throwing Puerto Rico into the mix could result in stupid RFEs. LOL

Anyways, long rant, let me know if I can help.  Best of luck!

Yes, they are working May-July 2021 now.

Hoping you get to hear something within the next few weeks!

If you are going the K1 visa route, the important thing is that you have seen each other at least once in the last two years.  It sounds like you have had plenty of visits in the last two years - it does not matter that you have not seen each other in 6 months or that you won't be seeing each other before the interview.

Thank you for your reply! Appreciate it

If you are going the K1 visa route, the important thing is that you have seen each other at least once in the last two years.  It sounds like you have had plenty of visits in the last two years - it does not matter that you have not seen each other in 6 months or that you won't be seeing each other before the interview.

Hello VisaJourney Community,
I hope this message finds everyone well. I realized that amidst the whirlwind of joy and relief, I forgot to update you all on the conclusion of our journey—a journey that this incredible community has been a part of since its beginning in early 2019.
 
 
A little over four years ago, we embarked on this complex, sometimes daunting, immigration process. It's been a rollercoaster of emotions, paperwork, waiting, and more waiting. But today, I'm overjoyed to share that our journey has reached a beautiful conclusion.
My wife recently had her interview, which, to our pleasant surprise, turned out to be a combo interview for both the I-751 (Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence) and the N-400 (Application for Naturalization). The interview went incredibly well, and what happened next was something we hadn't dared to hope for—they approved her on the spot and conducted her oath ceremony just 30 minutes later!
 
 
To say we are happy would be an understatement. It's a mix of relief, joy, and a profound sense of gratitude. This moment marks the end of a chapter that started in early 2019, filled with paperwork, deadlines, and the anxiety that accompanies the unknown.
I cannot express enough how grateful we are for the VisaJourney community. Your advice, shared experiences, and words of encouragement have been a beacon of hope and a source of invaluable information throughout this process. Knowing we weren't alone, reading about others' experiences, and receiving direct support made all the difference.
 
 
As we celebrate this milestone, our hearts are full of gratitude for each of you who've been part of our journey. We wanted to share this joy with you and say a heartfelt thank you. Your kindness and generosity in sharing knowledge and support have truly made an impact on our lives.
To those still navigating your journey, please hang in there. The process can be long and challenging, but the outcome—this profound sense of accomplishment and relief—is worth every step. We wish you all the best of luck and hope that you too will soon share your success stories.
Much love and gratitude from us! Your support and guidance have been a guiding light in our journey, and we couldn't have done it without this community. Here's to all of you, to your journeys, and to the bright futures ahead. Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts.
 
With warmest regards and endless gratitude, Moxman.

This is so frustrating.

I am so sorry you are having to go through this.

I hope there is a resolution for you soon.  Try reaching out to your senator or maybe a WoM?  I know you do not want to be a USC, so maybe try one of those?
 
Wishing you the best of luck!

So today I made the mistake of calling USCIS to see if there is an update because I was supposed to call them if I hadn’t heard back after 120 days after my last interaction with them. Well, that didn’t go as I had hoped.. Timeline of what happened when:
 
August 2021: Filed I-751
*crickets*
December 2022: Biometrics
*crickets*
June 2023: Received RFE for evidence of continued marital life, etc (because, and I quote, “your case was submitted in August 2021 so we need updated info”)
June 2023: Submitted requested info, received confirmation from UPS with date and time of receipt by USCIS. I had to send the RFE response info to the California Field Office in Fresno, which I think was odd.. Was told in RFE letter that they would respond within 60 days
September 2023: Contacted USCIS because I received no update or answer. They couldn’t find my RFE response info. They submitted a request and I received an email stating that my case was sent to the California Field Office at the end of 2022 (why is it there??) and that I should call back if I haven’t heard back after 120 days
Today: I called them and they say they still see no record of receiving the RFE response packet I sent, even though I know it was delivered. Rep told me to “send it again because otherwise they might close my case”. While she is on the phone with me, she all of a sudden asks for my phone number and email, and during the call I receive an email asking me to complete the survey on how satisfied I am about USCIS Customer Service (WTH???). 
 
I get it, mistakes happen and sometimes files get lost etc. but the thing that just makes me SO mad is the fact that they make it so hard to get in touch with them, they give crazy timelines (and don’t you dare call us at day 58 if we told you to wait 60 days), and no helpful info at all! I could have resent the RFE response 4 months ago if they would have just told me that they don’t have it. 
 
So frustrated right now… 

Had my N-400 interview on Tuesday. Everything went well, the officer mentioned she didn't need to interview my husband, so she was going to approve to the I-751 as well. This morning my I-751 updated to case transferred to another office, so I should see an approval notice soon.

I’m literally crying happy tears, I finally got my case approved today!!! I submitted back in March 2021. Not only have I waited for it for almost 3 years, I never had a previous physical green card and it has made my life so difficult when traveling etc. My conditional card was lost/stolen by the post office and I never got a replacement. I truly hope the history doesn’t repeat itself 😫

Just submitted my N400 which should hopefully speed things up!

yeah approx 280 in the past week, if they kept up this pace they should get around to a lot of us within the next 3-4 months or so.

Happy News! Feb 2021 filer, just checked my online account and it says the new card is being produced!

Any update? YSC has been pumping them out like the Duggars.

In the last 24-48 hours, they approved 114 cases for 751.  It looks like the majority were 2021, so I hope you are closer each time!

Thank youuuu ❤️ It looks like they're working on a lot of cases lately so hopefully you'll get yours sooner than expected!