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Even though we STILL haven't received an NOA1, we did receive a letter on Saturday stating that my husband's biometrics are being reused and we will not need to come in for biometrics again.  This lines up with the case update we got last week.  It's slightly reassuring that we can still receive USCIS mail! 

Just bumping this to see if anyone else has experienced this. Looking for anyone who actually used the site to request a missing form and what the next steps were.  Thank you! 

26 minutes ago, Rearviewmirror said:

I would file a missing document E-Request here.

Yes - sorry I didn't use the right wording.  That was what I meant by "online request." I completed that form on January 20th and they emailed that I'll get an "answer" by February 21st.  Have you used that form? Do you know what sorts of "answers" people receive? 

6 hours ago, Jorgedig said:

I wonder if the delay could be related to the very recent announcement that conditional GC validity (with pending ROC) is to be extended from 36 to 48 months?

I don't think so, because everyone else both before and after me in my December group got their NOA1.  January folks have gotten theirs too.  Seems like this is just me. lol. 

Hi all, 

I'm wondering if anyone has experienced having to get a replacement NOA1/Extension Letter? I've found lots of threads about missing NOA1 for K1 but my search wasn't showing anything for ROC.  

We sent our paperwork 12/17 and received our confirmation text the following week with our receipt date of 12/19.  Now, over 6 weeks later, still no NOA1 in the mail.  We've never not received USCIS mail before.  Also, we got the notification yesterday that my husband's biometrics are being reused so I know our case is processing....it seems like maybe the NOA1 got lost in the mail. 

I submitted the online inquiry after 1 month on 1/20 and the email response said to expect a response by 2/21. I'm just wondering what sort of response I might get? 

Will they send us a replacement, or are we going to have to go through some kind of process or pay some sort of outrageous fee? We are obviously anxious about all of this and the potential that we don't have the document in hand when my husband's green card expires next month. 

Thank you in advance! 

We still haven't received our NOA1 ☹️

I submitted an inquiry and am supposed to hear back in late February.  

We also got the notification that our biometrics were reused, but my husband and I are stressed about not having the paper proof of extension of green card.  I'm really worried we are going to have a hard time getting this.  I remember for K1 a replacement NOA1 was really expensive....

Also, does anyone else feel discouraged that they have changed the extension time for green cards for ROC to 48 months?! I don't love the expectation that this process could take 4 years!! 

Has anyone else NOT gotten their NOA1 yet? It's officially been over a month for us now.  So frustrating. 

32 minutes ago, 50%OFF said:

If you don't mind me asking, what were the reasons for your rejections?

 

Our first AOS application in December was rejected due to CC application being incorrect somehow, and now our second application (resent Jan 3rd, delivered Jan 6th) is nearly a week without SMS notification.  We sent a cheque this time following the instructions on the USCIS website so we're really, really hoping the AOS is not rejected and returned due to payment again. We are outside the 90 day window with the second AOS application though, so maybe that could be reason for delay... All speculation from our end, hoping to hear more about your experience!

Hi again! 

So when I say AOS I'm referring to when we adjusted status from K1 2 years ago (i-485 and accompanying forms).  This time around we got accepted the first time.  Both times we were rejected with a form letter saying one of our forms wasn't filled out completely.  I am not sure if it was the 485 or that ridiculous 944 - but we didn't have N/A written in every single blank and that is what I suspect the issue was.  

This time around we got our confirmation text and check withdrawn less than a week after filing - still no hard copy NOA1 in the mail though and it's been nearly a month so that's really frustrating! 

5 hours ago, K.T said:

You can use this website to e-request missing notices from USCIS

 

https://egov.uscis.gov/e-request/displayNDNForm.do;jsessionid=541FCB2EA04C35F0FF31C155C1CB85F5?sroPageType=ndn&entryPoint=init

Thank you so much! This is really helpful.  Will wait a few more weeks and then submit it.  I just want to have it in hand before the green card expires for obvious reasons! 

2 hours ago, OldUser said:

It can take up to 6 weeks to receive NOA.

Thank you! So if we don't receive it after 6 weeks, we can file an inquiry of some kind? 

Ok, I was annoyed and impatient before but now I'm starting to get anxious as I see all these people posting about getting their NOA1. 

We sent our package on 12/17, they got it 12/19 and we got the text and card charged 12/22-23.  

Still no NOA1.  Has anyone not gotten the hard copy NOA1 in a previous step of this process? How long should I wait until I reach out to them to ask about this? 

4 hours ago, Khufu61 said:

I-751 December filer Houston

My time line so far 

I sent ROC on 12-19-2022 USCIS received it on 12-20-2022 (UPS) Received the text message 12-23-2022 I got the Notice of Action letter(in Mail) on 12-27-2022, check cashed on this same date.

Congratulations! We have a similar timeline so far! 

We haven't gotten our NOA letter yet and I'm very impatient to have that in hand but Chicago mail is notoriously slow so I'm not worried, just annoyed! haha

2 hours ago, Albinjr26 said:

My package was delivered 12/23 at Carol stream

Cc charged on 12/27

Found my email on the junk folder with case # on 12/29

Does anyone case start with EAC?

Also HI fellow DR/US  filer : ) 

18 hours ago, 50%OFF said:

An update, we have received our whole package back 4 weeks later with NOA, credit card denied and told to resubmit and to include the NOA form to our next application. There is a contact email included in case we have questions. We will definitely sign up for the text update this time!

For anyone curious, every page of our application has been stamped with a serial number of sorts, with a blank page between each different segment of evidence. (We used paperclips.) Our original envelope was also stapled to the back of the entire application.

Cover page is missing, will need to reprint and note why our submission is now late.

We aren't sure whether to send clean copies of everything or if our original but stamped pages can simply be resubmitted as is.

I think clean copies but my husband does not want to waste so much paper.  We'll browse older posts and see how others did.

 I'm so sorry this happened! If it makes you feel any better we had our AOS rejected twice and it was so frustrating! We got ours back with the stamps and sent everything back with the stamps on it except we printed a new copy of our cover letter and the application and signed/dated with updated dates. It wasn't an issue for us sending the stamped stuff back! 

2 hours ago, Albinjr26 said:

My package was delivered 12/23 at Carol stream

Cc charged on 12/27

Found my email on the junk folder with case # on 12/29

Does anyone case start with EAC?

EAC I think is Vermont which is moving the fastest right now! Congratulations!!! 

21 hours ago, Caitlin Kennedy said:

any feedback on our table of contents would be appreciated!

 

Our table of contents

Please let me know if you think I am missing anything or feedback! I'm debating writing out each photo description on here instead of just labeling the photos but it will take a few hours...

                 TABLE OF CONTENTS: EXHIBITS A-E

 Enclosed:

 

1.    Original x payment in the amount of USD $680.00 (Filing fee + Biometrics fee)

2.    Form G-1145

3.    Copy of x’s Form I-797C, Notice of Action Reminder to submit Form I-751

4.    Cover Letter

5.    Table of Contents (This page and following)

 

 

Exhibit A: I-751 Form and Supporting Documents to Remove Conditions

 

6.    Duly accomplished I-751 form filed and signed by x and x

7.    Copy of x Permanent Resident Card (front and back)

8.    Copy of Certified marriage certificate; date of our marriage

9.    Copy x birth certificate

10. Copy of x birth certificate

11. Copy of x passport biographic page

12. Copy of x passport biographic page

13. Copy of x Global Entry Card  

14. Copy of x Social Security Card

Exhibit B: Wedding: September 10, 2022 (Proper celebration due to COVID)

 

1.    Copy of Church Wedding Certificate

2.    Wedding Save the Date

3.    Wedding Suite: Invitation, Details, RSVP Card and two outer envelopes addressed to couple

4.    Copy of Wedding Program at St. x

5.    Copy of addressed wedding thank you card and card example

6.    Copy of insurance for our joint wedding bands

7.    Copy of wedding cards from family and friends (two)

8.    Copy of memory cards guests wrote to us at wedding

9.    Wedding Blessing Speech written and given at reception by x’s cousin, x

10. Rehearsal Dinner and Wedding Photos per Ziploc bag in folder; September 9, 2022 and September 10, 2022 (Labeled with dates and description on back of each photo)

 

Exhibit 😄 Cohabitation and Life in Chicago

 

1.    Trip summary of all trips taken since meeting June 2016

2.    x Street Apartment Lease 2021-2022

3.    x Apartment Insurance 2021-2022

4.    Apartment addressed People’s Gas and RCN utility bills from March 2021-December 2022

5.    Copy examples of Christmas cards from family and friends since marriage (4)

6.    Copy of x and x’s 2022 Christmas card sent to family and friends

7.    Copy of addressed Christmas and Wedding cards to our apartment from family and friends (5)

8.    Copy of our flight details and trip itinerary to England in October 2021 once borders re-opened

9.    x’s proof of employment August promotion offer letter and business card as x at The x

10. Photos with family and friends from March 2021-December 2022 of our life in Chicago, including holidays, trips and life events (Labeled with dates and description on back)

 

 

Exhibit 😧 Financial and Life Blending since marriage

 

1.    Copy of Jointly Filed Federal Tax Return for 2021

2.    Copies of joint x Bank Checking Account statements from February 2021-December 2022

3.    Copy of x Bank Account showing xas 100% primary beneficiary

4.    Copy of x Bank Account showing x as 100% primary beneficiary

5.    Copies of 2021-2023 United Healthcare health insurance showing x as 100% primary beneficiary

6.    Copy of 2022 United Healthcare insurance card for x and x

Exhibit E: Future Trip: Honeymoon Documentation; February 2023

 

1.    Flights booked to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

2.    Hotel accommodations booked for Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

any feedback appreciated! our window opened 12/23.

Cover Letter

 

 

12/26/2022

 

names

address

 

Via USPS, ORIGINAL SUBMISSION

 

RE: Joint I-751 Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence For: x: x

 

USCIS

 

Attn: I-751

 

P.O. Box 4072

 

Carol Stream, IL

 

60197-4072

Nature of Submission: I-751 Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence

U.S. Citizen Spouse:

(DOB:, SSN:)

 

Conditional Permanent Resident Spouse (Petitioner):

(DOB:  SSN: )

 

 

 

Dear USCIS Examiner:

 

 

 

Enclosed please find a Joint Form I-751 Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence regarding my husband, x. Please also find a check for $680.00, the fee for this form. My husband entered the United States of America on the K-1 Visa on x. USCIS granted him conditional permanent residence on x.

 

The materials, which show a merging of our personal and financial lives since marriage (x), are organized in the exhibits listed in the Table of Contents on the following pages and in the folders per this submission.

 

Thank you for your prompt processing of this petition and for what we hope is your favorable response at your earliest opportunity. We agree to submit any original documents to an Immigration officer at a later date, if requested.

Sincerely,

 

x (U.S. Citizen Spouse)

 

x (Conditional Permanent Resident Spouse and British Citizen)

You included more than us and in a much more detailed/organized fashion! Ours is just one big packet of stuff I didn't break it down into parts.  Looks great! 

21 hours ago, Caitlin Kennedy said:

how many people put their 1044 tax return and /or a tax transcript? we put the previous 1044 in the AOS and didnt have an issue. first time im hearing about a tax transcript.

Hi Chicago friend! 

We are in Chicago too on the north side : ) 

I only included tax transcripts, but seems like 1044 might be fine too! 

4 hours ago, brainless69 said:

Hey all,

 

So after being away from this site for almost 2 years I am back on

We filed and got notification today of acceptance. Potomac office :(:(:(:(:(

great to see so many people from the other forum back on here!

 

Hey!! Fancy running into you here! Sorry about Potomac but things could change and speed up, who knows! Congrats on getting it filed! 

36 minutes ago, TandClaudia said:

I haven't been as astute on the I-751 process as I have been on the other immigration processes.   I have a question:

 

For a variety of reasons, we waited until my wife's GC was almost expired to file.  When we receive the I-797, will that automatically extend her GC for 18 months, or is there additional action to take?  Also, will this impact domestic or international travel?   

Thanks in advance! 

The letter will state that her greencard is extended for two years.  She can use that letter along with her passport/greencard to travel domestic and internationally - of course it's always the officer's discretion to re-enter but unless there's some other concern the letter should not be a problem. 

On 12/23/2022 at 11:54 AM, JACKP said:

Anyone aware on Nebraska Service Center processing speed compared to average ?

Pretty sure it's right in the middle of the pack.  Vermont seems to be going super fast and Potomac super slow. 

1 hour ago, highkapoor said:

December filer from Virginia, sent package via USPS priority mail flat rate envelope (about 80 pages I think) to Phoenix lockbox on Dec-19.

 

Package received morning of Dec-21.

 

Didn't include G-1145 :-(, but am paying by CC, so a charge notification by my bank will make me happy.

 

Hope to get the bank notification today or early next week.

Ours was received Monday and check came out today (Friday) so you might have to wait until mid next week - but we were also Elgin lockbox so maybe Phoenix is faster! 

3 hours ago, ChangeTomorrow said:

check will go through one day later. cheers.

Agree! We got our text yesterday and check came out of our account today! 

We got our text today!! Arrived on Monday 12/19.  Check not cashed yet. Nebraska Service Center

On 12/20/2022 at 10:32 PM, igoyougoduke said:

got text message today morning with Receipt number . Hopefully receipt comes through in a few days 

Eeek Congrats! I hope I'm right behind you! 

It's so hard to be patient (and such a long road ahead!)

15 hours ago, deltaforce628 said:

Received my i797 notice of action today in mail. From 12/8, took another ~2 weeks, not bad!

Congrats! 

8 hours ago, 50%OFF said:

Thanks for your reply, unfortunately, that's what has us so worried! We did file around Thanksgiving so we are up against two holidays, but from what we read, most people are getting CC charged in around a week.

We'll keep checking the CC and our mailbox for now.  If we don't receive notice after a month, where/who can we check with?

I know you can call - but I am not completely sure the best process for that and I don't want to give you wrong advice.  I would post a thread about it in the main removing conditions discussion and let someone more of an expert than me guide you on how to inquire. 

15 hours ago, 50%OFF said:

Hi everyone,

 

Late November filer, we haven't had any updates confirming receipt of our package and CC has not been charged.  Does anyone know if there are ways we can find out of our package was properly received?

Mailed package 11/28, Tracking shows delivered to Phoenix AZ 12/1.

We didn't apply for text notification since we didn't realise that was offered.

 

Getting a bit worried here!

Hi again - so sorry I missed that you wrote you paid with a CC when you first posted.  That's really frustrating - and I do think you should have gotten your card charged by now, but I would still probably give the same advice to wait it out a bit longer.  

2 hours ago, Mzamour said:

Hi! Just checking -  I sent my package to Chicago as well via USPS, it was delivered on 5th Dec and I'm yet to get a text message or email (I completed the form for it). How long did it take to get your receipt text? Thanks

We haven't gotten a text yet! I'm just going by the UPS tracking number.  I'll definitely update here when. I get a text.  But I feel like if yours arrived at the lockbox 12/5 you should have gotten a text by now.  That's really frustrating.  I've heard stories of people not getting a text even if they signed up.  What form of payment did you use?