j-manu

Don't get married.

For us, we had three different receipt numbers. One for receipt of the money. It was the third receipt number, which was printed on the NOA that worked.

But don't worry. Considering how fast Calf. turns there I-751 around and approves them, you will have your 10 yr GC before your get the on-line status up and working.

If you are out of the country and your CGC has expired. You need to have in your hands while traveling your NOA. If not the NOA, then an I-551 stamp. My wife and I forgot to bring with us the NOA and when we came back into the country, they threatened to fine us $260.00.

My wife and I came back from Italy with her expired GC. We for got the extension letter and almost got a $260 fine. The guy at the check point asked for the letter and the guy in the back room suggested that we get the I-551 stamp.

Welcome to the black hole at VSC. They are very slow turning these application around. See my time line below.

Do you remember how long it took them to cash your check?

About a week after they recevied it. But from previous experience I have filed stuff and it has taken several weeks for them to cash the check. I think ti depends on application type and service center.

Congratulations! If CSC approves these applications any faster, you will get your GC before the check clears the bank!

Vermont took almost 30 days to cash my check.

Way cool! Congratulations!

You need to file for lifting of conditions and then wait for it to be logged into the system so that you can get an I-551 stamp. Without that stamp or extension letter, you could run into trouble. Possibly a fine.

Yes that was fast - Congratulations!

Considering how easy it is to get a documnet notarized, it would only help to get it notarized.

I don't know how they will look at it, but it is best to file the change of address as soon as possible, then file for lifting of conditions.

Best of luck.

Now this explains everything for Vermont!

Congratulations!