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Randomly checked the USCIS website to see if there is any update and indeed case approved!

We are here at the biometric missed appointment…. They won’t let us in😭

My case just got approved! Just updated my timeline, but essentially:
Sep 6: Application received at USCIS Elgin lockbox Sep 9: 24-month extension letter from National Benefits Center Oct 3: Biometrics appointment (my first one, since I filed my I-130 from abroad) Mar 1: 48-month extension letter from National Benefits Center Mar 8: Approval letter from National Benefits Center The USCIS tracker shows:
March 9, 2023 New Card Is Being Produced March 8, 2023 The fingerprints relating to your Form I-751 Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence, were taken. September 6, 2022 We received your Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence. I assume this means my interview was waived. This feels a bit arbitrary and unfair, but I'll take it!

Plot twist- we received a biometrics appointment for this week. Lol!

Plot twist- we received a biometrics appointment for this week. Lol!

Sept. 7th for us.

Just to update our WAC filers- we have received notice today, that fingerprints were taken. I believe that means biometrics got waived and the previous one was used. Yay! You guys are next!

Do you have USPS Informed Delivery enabled? That way, even you are away, you can tell whether there is a letter from USCIS.

Not really the best news, but definitely better than being told we have to wait 12 months for any progress. Thank you. 

Thanks for the reply. Where are you located? I'm doing my best not to worry, considering the extension letter is for 24 months. But still, can't help but be closer to worrying than relaxing. I feel like you're the same. Do you happen to have to link that Sarge suggested?

@eLjay25 @cgcrooks @Fe.Ta I am a November 2021 filer, WAC. Got biometrics reused end of April 2022. I know things were moving a little faster recently, but I wouldn't be surprised if they regressed to 4-6 months before you get your biometrics reused or appointment scheduled.
 
It quite possible you'll be waiting until January / early February 2023 to hear about your biometrics.

We were...totally shocked and surprised! 
 
https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/news-releases/uscis-implements-risk-based-approach-for-conditional-permanent-resident-interviews
 
Here is an article that I think explains why/what we were approved under so fast. Hopefully more of you recent filers will fall under the same!!
 
NOA was 8/16(ish), PR Card in hand today🥂

If she fight the USCIS ? law to law . can she be granted? she said she is now under psychology because she is getting stressed

She doesn't have to play the victim she is a victim.  Slamming her arm and having a gun to her head are two different things. 
 
She can either do nothing and he has the upper hand.  Risk being hurt one more time, call the cops and he is booted from home.  She then files divorce, battered spouse and this helps her with divorce and immigration. 
 
She has to decide to either be a victim with no benefits or be a victim and has the upper hand.
 
we are all entitle to our opinions

Are you sure this is your I-751 application file? it seems to me as the Federal budged for 2022.

I kid you not, I was just thinking about you today because both of our AOS interviews got waived around the same time. My window opens on Jan 29th, so technically I’m a January filer, but I might wait to send the application for a couple of days. I’ll stick around both this thread and the February one I started! 

Well here goes our window opens in a few days first week of the New Year (January 4th, 2022!)  I'll be sending the packet off January 5th, gonna use UPS as FedEx has been messing up lately (I used FedEx both times before without a hitch). The packet is 99.7% finished just waiting on a final December bank statement and I'm done! Nothing like a fresh New Year to start things off. Seems like yesterday we were struggling with the K1 and then the AOS. I did manage to submit both prior packets without the assistance of a lawyer, and no RFE (knock on wood). Those of you that remember we even got a wavier for the AOS interview. I loaded this packet with everything but the kitchen sink, perhaps we can get lucky again like with the AOS and have no interview for ROC, stranger things have happened! If there is an interview won't be a big deal we'll deal with it as it comes. So Happy New Year and I'll start this thing off:
 
This by no means is the gospel, it is just the way I chose to do our packet and it works for us. Thought I would share for those of you who are not sure what format to use. Pick and choose it always works! here is the cover letter I went with:
 
 
                                                                                                                                                xxxxxxx X, xxxx
 
 
USCIS
Attn: I-751 (Box 21200)
1820 E. Skyharbor Circle S
Suite 100
Phoenix, AZ 85034-4850
 
 
ORIGINAL SUBMISSION
RE: I-751 JOINT PETITION TO REMOVE CONDITIONS ON RESIDENCE
FOR xxxxxxxxxxxxx A# xxx xxx xxx
 
 
U.S. Citizen Spouse:
xxxxxxxx (DOB: xx/xx/xxxx; SSN:xxx-xx-xxxx)
Conditional Resident Spouse:
xxxxxxxx (DOB: xx/xx/xxxx; SSN:xxx-xx-xxxx)
 
 
Dear USCIS Examiner:
Enclosed please find attached Form I-751 and materials to support removal of conditions on residence for my wife, xxxxxxxx. USCIS granted her conditional permanent residence on xxxx xxxx xxxxx.
The materials, which show a merging of our personal and financial lives since marriage (xxxxxxx  xx, xxxx), are organized in tab dividers for your convenience. For ease of review, pertinent information is highlighted in yellow, followed with a sticky tab explanation if needed. All materials are one-sided copies, if the original was two-sided the copy has been broken down and copied on a separate one-sided sheet for your ease of review.
Thank you for your prompt processing of this petition and for what we hope is your favorable response at your earliest opportunity.
Sincerely,
xxxxxxxxxxx and xxxxxxxxxxx
 
The packet is fairly thick so thick I used two pieces of cardboard as a backing to the keep the packet or book some might call it rigid. I used ACCO fasteners, sticky tabs on the inside and dividers. I will attach pictures of the packet here:
 

 

 
The blue pieces paper represent bookmarks and will be removed, they were used by me to assist in adding more content ( I have been working on this thing since October 2021 and I am glad I started early as I got to take my time. I'll do a final check on the I - 751 form to see whats current, sign it, add the check then off to UPS on the 5th of January 2022.
 
 
To some this might be overkill, but I wanted to give myself every chance for success the first time! Good luck to all the  January 2022 filers. We all can do this, we got this folks. I just wanted to share with everyone who might be drawing blanks!

Just got an update my husbands i485 has had an action on his case. We are Sacramento field office. I figure we can be stuck at this for who knows how long but atleast it’s an update we hadn’t had any update since case received back on may 4 2020.
 
his status is this-
Your case status: Testing and Interview
 
As of March 15, 2022, we are ready to schedule your Form I485, APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR ADJUST STATUS, Receipt Number , for an interview. We will schedule your interview and send you a notice. Please follow any instructions in the notice. If you move, go to www.uscis.gov/addresschange to give us your new mailing address. 

If your case status indicates that you are currently in this step, you have either been scheduled for an interview or are in line to be scheduled for an interview. The amount of time your application will remain in this step will vary by office and is largely determined by the number of cases ahead of yours. The interview notice will have specifics about time, location and anything you will need to bring to your interview. If your application remains pending beyond our normal processing times (as shown below) please contact our national customer service center
 
 

I just want to update you guys that after waiting for almost 2yrs that my application was approved without any interviews. Hoping for the best for you guys! 

It was simply a poor analogy.

I recommend you go to the USCIS Application Support Centers address with your appointment letter and needed ID and see if they will let you do your biometrics anyway. Pre COVID USCIS was flexible about biometrics appointments. 
 
There is a good chance they will let you in if they are not too busy, go at a time there are not many people.

This is general advice that applies to you and to everyone dealing with USCIS, either by yourself or by an attorney: always, always keep a copy of everything you submit to them, and the notices they sent you. 
I still think that the denial did not come because of a mix up of addresses. There has to be something else. Maybe your ex sent them a letter stating you married to get an immigration benefit. 
If I were you, I would retain a top notch attorney and ask them to file a FOIA  (Freedom Of Information Act) for you. That way, you can see what is on your file and see if it is something you can overcome. It's certainly not a DIY anymore.

I'm typically a lurker here, but have something interesting that happened today. The AOS interview was supposed to be today, 2/22, at the Nashville field office. We arrived around 8:00 for the 8:15 appointment. We checked in and everything seemed to be going alright. We ended up waiting until about 8:40 until they called our number. But we didn't get called back to the offices like other people, the guy asked us to step into a different room for naturalization ceremonies first. That's when I knew something was wrong.
 
He proceeded to tell us that "they don't have the file" and they wouldn't be able to conduct the interview today. I asked how they didn't have the file when our original interview was scheduled for 1/20, but got rescheduled a couple days before that when the USCIS offices closed for the inauguration. He said that he wasn't able to provide any additional information. He said that he is not able to make a determination today without the file and that they would reschedule the appointment once they receive the file. He said the interview would probably be in the next month or two.
 
Very frustrating. We're used to waiting at this point, so I guess we'll wait some more. Has anybody heard of this happening before? Any theories about what could have happened?

My case is not "finished" - Yes, my husband has his EAD and AP - I recognize how lucky we are to have that.  We are still waiting for an interview, just like others - I see many people who filed after us who were approved - It's frustrating - But I can also congratulate or be happy for them, even though we are still waiting.  I guess you were never taught the old adage of "if you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all".  I don't have an issue with your frustrations - Post about them, get them out - I have an issue with your negativity EVERY time someone has good news.  It's nothing to do with a level of "helpfulness" - it's called common decency.

Hey, all! Just an update on our case- we got interviewed today at the Anchorage office.
 
We arrived at 9:30am, and after our screening, we immediately got called in. The interview was painless. The officer asked us the same questions that were on the form that we filled out. We got out about an hour and a half later. Then just now, my wife received an email notification that the card is now being produced!
 
Sending positive vibes to everyone on this thread!