sksc

PS: Let this post also be hope for those that like all things human in life ... forgot about the 2 yr conditional GC deadline to apply and applied AFTER GC has exprired. Thank god within 3 weeks! Obviously application was rock solid ... and the intent of 751 is to judge 'validity of marriage' not memory. Touch wood. Hopefully all continues to go well. Now just need I-551 to show firm valid status. Technically, I can present NOA2 and say 'application is being processed' which it is but prefer I-551 in hand (in liu of NOA1 which hasn't come yet).

I have received the NOA2 (Biometrics) after 3.5 weeks but have NOT received NOA1 (GC extension). I need that since I'm going to be traveling soon. Per my earlier post, I guess going in for I-551 is the right answer.

Question - I only have the receipt number from NOA2. Will that suffice or do I need to have receipt number from NOA1?

Question - I'm one of the cases where I applied I-751 after my GC expired so the I-551 also helps provide my employer latest status. Will that be an issue with I-551?

From everything I can read - the fact that my application is being processed, land I have NOA2, life is good, so there should be an issue. Please advise.

that's my point - I don't have the "Receipt" that shows that the conditional GC is extended by 1 yr. We directly got the Biometric letter scheduled for 05/15. Will that work? Do you have to wait a certain # of days before you can go get 551? Does that allow travel and count as a GC extension?

When can I get the 551 stamp in passport? What do I need to show to get the stamp? Do I need an appt? Also, above I used NOA incorrectly. I simple meant 'receipt' ... ie. Do you think it could just be late and RECEIPT is on its way?

We really want it since we're travelling and to show employer proof of valid extension.

Hello,

We completed and applied the I-751 on 04/08 to the Vermont Service Center.

On 04/14 the checks were cashed.

Today (05/02) my lawyer received the Biometrics notice.

I got online and tracked the case (since Biometric notice has it) and it shows case was updated as follows on 4/22 ....

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Application Type: CRI89, PETITION TO REMOVE CONDITIONS OF PERMANENT RESIDENT STATUS RECEIVED

Current Status: Case received and pending.

On April 22, 2008, we received this CRI89 PETITION TO REMOVE CONDITIONS OF PERMANENT RESIDENT STATUS RECEIVED, and mailed you a notice describing how we will process your case. Please follow any instructions on this notice. We will notify you by mail when we make a decision or if we need something from you. If you move while this case is pending, call customer service. We process cases in the order we receive them. You can use our processing dates to estimate when yours will be done. This case is at our VERMONT SERVICE CENTER location. Follow the link below to check processing dates. You can also receive automatic e-mail updates as we process your case. Just follow the link below to register.

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Is the above status 'standard' or should I reading into it? I called the services number and was told, call back in 30 days after receipt date if you still don't have a receipt.

Now, the receipt notice is important to us for travel and to show my wife's employer. Has this happened to others? Anyone get notices out of order? Do you think it could just be late and NOA is on its way? Thoughts?

Please advise. Thank you.

-Sks