kpbru

1 minute ago, OldUser said:

Some people don't hear about biometrics for 6+ months nowadays.

I had people whose biometrics took over a year to get reused.

 

Unfortunately, I-751 is very slow. You won't hear anything for many months, at least in my experience.

 

That's helpful to know. I see others getting theirs in relatively short order, so our situation seemed out of the ordinary. Thanks!

On 10/6/2023 at 2:29 PM, kpbru said:

Shipped out our I-751 for spousal removal of conditions via UPS on October 1st.

Received notification from UPS that the package was delivered a day early, on October 3rd.

Received text message confirming case received with the IOE# on October 5th.

Check showed as cashed today, October 6th.

The case showed up automatically in Petitioner's USCIS account. We used the A# on the application and that was apparently enough to make the connection. No copy of the notice of receipt listed. However, it said one was mailed October 3rd.

It's been over a month and we've heard nothing about biometrics. No mail, no email, and nothing on the USCIS account besides a copy of the receipt notice. Is it normal to not hear about biometrics for awhile, or is this something we need to pursue? Our service center is the National Benefits Center if that matters.

On 10/25/2023 at 7:36 PM, Bars&Saqi said:

Were you interviewed for your I-485?

 

Albeit having an interview for AOS does not automatically mean your ROC interview will be waived.

Nope. The only interview we've had in the entire process was at Montreal when the spousal visa was granted.

On 10/6/2023 at 2:29 PM, kpbru said:

Shipped out our I-751 for spousal removal of conditions via UPS on October 1st.

Received notification from UPS that the package was delivered a day early, on October 3rd.

Received text message confirming case received with the IOE# on October 5th.

Check showed as cashed today, October 6th.

The case showed up automatically in Petitioner's USCIS account. We used the A# on the application and that was apparently enough to make the connection. No copy of the notice of receipt listed. However, it said one was mailed October 3rd.

It took more than 2 weeks to receive our notice in the mail. It was posted online in spouse's USCIS account within a few days. We have yet to hear back about a biometrics appointment.

I'm a little concerned that we got the National Benefits Center instead of a service center. We sent a very detailed packet, so I don't what we could have possibly missed.

15 hours ago, KKOS said:

Congratulations! What service center did you get?

National Benefits Center is on the receipt. Is that the a usual location?

Shipped out our I-751 for spousal removal of conditions via UPS on October 1st.

Received notification from UPS that the package was delivered a day early, on October 3rd.

Received text message confirming case received with the IOE# on October 5th.

Check showed as cashed today, October 6th.

The case showed up automatically in Petitioner's USCIS account. We used the A# on the application and that was apparently enough to make the connection. No copy of the notice of receipt listed. However, it said one was mailed October 3rd.

4 minutes ago, Fe.Ta said:

No, it does not.  It is definitely a personal preference.

Many people do it quarterly.  The idea is just to show you have them for the longevity of your marriage - if possible.  If you have other strong evidence (which you should), sending quarterly statements should also be plenty.

Excellent--thanks!

Starting work on my I-751 packet. Does every single bank statement and bill need to be included? Or can it be quarterly?

Passport arrived today!

Shipping notice came via email Friday, Nov 5th and our interview was Wednesday, Nov 3rd.

CC: @Hawk Riders
for spreadsheet update

Interview yesterday at 8am. Short, 5 min interview. A little over 2 hours total there.

Consular Officer: "I intend to approve your visa application."

Checked the courier service today and it says the visa is issued!!

1 minute ago, Danii said:

Thank you!! That's interesting, you got it almost 20 min after @zor435. Hopefully there are still more to come 

Could also be about differences in email providers.

1 minute ago, Danii said:

congrats! What time did you get your letter? I want to see if it's at the same time as the previous member

Thanks!

9:28PM Eastern time

Letter received!!!!

Appointment is Nov 3rd.

DQ Dec 18, 2020.

Does the day of the week matter for doing a POE crossing/visa activation? My spouse and I are talking about a quick cross to activate (and start the ball rolling on getting the social security card and green card sent) and return to Canada so that he can finish out his job before moving here, but getting away during the week to do it is going to be difficult. If he went on a Saturday, would there be officers available or would it be a longer wait?

It looks good that our interview will be in November, so we're planning ahead.

Hey Everyone,

Newly joined VisaJourney and updated our timeline. Our DQ was Dec 18, 2020.   @Hawk Riders Would you please add us to the spreadsheet? I wasn't able to directly message you.

Thanks!

Kate