Mrcusa

I-751 filed at TSC November 5th 2001

Papers received in Orlando for interview scheduling April 25th 2002.

Still waiting for interview appointment from Orlando.

Does anyone have any idea how long the backlog is in Orlando please?

MC

Rete

Guess you are going to find out first hand real soon as you are going to have to go to the Orlando office for another I-551 stamp in your passport since your CPR status will end on the 5th of November.

Rete

Mrcusa

    > Guess you are going to find out first hand real soon as you are going to
    > have to go to the Orlando office for another I-551 stamp in your
    > passport since your CPR status will end on the 5th of November.
    > Rete
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Problem is Rete, they are not forthcoming with that information.

Last time we wasted 4 hours at Orlando in a line, the officer told us
nothing apart from, "It can take up to 2 years!"

Lot of help that was.

MC

Rete

Well then let me throw another suggestion at ya. If you are interested in naturalizing, then apply now. Naturalization can't take place until the I-751 is completed so what occurs is that they are forced to complete the I-751 asap so that they can proceed with the naturalization. That is one way of "forcing" their hand.

Rete

Folinskyinla

Hi:

I don't know the timelines for Orlando. I know that they are one of the most backlogged districts in the entire country. However, I'd like to make a suggestion. You still remain a lawful permanent resident. If you are still married and living in "marital union" with your spouse, you can file for NATURALIZATION three years after the admission to conditional permanent residence.

There is nothing in the law that prevents your naturalization while your I-751 is pending! Here in Los Angeles, the District has reached an agreement with the CSC that they will combine the N-400 and I-751 and adjudicate them together.

Also, if INS sits on a naturalization application too long, you start getting some legal rights to sue the bastards.

Good luck.

Mrcusa

    > Hi:
    > I don't know the timelines for Orlando. I know that they are one of the
    > most backlogged districts in the entire country. However, I'd like to
    > make a suggestion. You still remain a lawful permanent resident. If
    > you are still married and living in "marital union" with your spouse,
    > you can file for NATURALIZATION three years after the admission to
    > conditional permanent residence.
    > There is nothing in the law that prevents your naturalization while your
    > I-751 is pending! Here in Los Angeles, the District has reached an
    > agreement with the CSC that they will combine the N-400 and I-751 and
    > adjudicate them together.
    > Also, if INS sits on a naturalization application too long, you start
    > getting some legal rights to sue the bastards.
    > Good luck.
    > --
    > Certified Specialist, Immigration & Nat. Law, Cal. Bar Board of Legal
Specialization
    > Posted via http://britishexpats.com

Thank you very much. Will give it a go. Should we use an Immigration
Attorney? What should we expect to pay?

MC