Filed I-751; now extension letter about to expire. What's next?
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Filed I-751; now extension letter about to expire. What's next?
Hi,
in July 2012 I filed a divorce waiver I-751. My green card status was extended one year. I did early bio and then I sat waiting patiently.
In April, as I had not heard anything yet, I filed an e-request to inquire about my application; I was told that there had been some "delays" in my background check and that I should have an answer within 6 months (my lawyer called in as well). USCIS was pretty much useless in this.
Now, in 20 days my extension letter expires. I have take an INFOPASS appointment for about 8-9 days before the expiration date. Will they stamp my passport and extend my status or should I worry that won't happen?
Thanks a lot,
mjjking
in July 2012 I filed a divorce waiver I-751. My green card status was extended one year. I did early bio and then I sat waiting patiently.
In April, as I had not heard anything yet, I filed an e-request to inquire about my application; I was told that there had been some "delays" in my background check and that I should have an answer within 6 months (my lawyer called in as well). USCIS was pretty much useless in this.
Now, in 20 days my extension letter expires. I have take an INFOPASS appointment for about 8-9 days before the expiration date. Will they stamp my passport and extend my status or should I worry that won't happen?
Thanks a lot,
mjjking
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Re: Filed I-751; now extension letter about to expire. What's next?
Your status continues for as long as it takes for USCIS to make a decision on your petition to remove conditions.
What should happen at the InfoPass appointment is that you'll get a stamp that is evidence of your status.
Regards, JEff
What should happen at the InfoPass appointment is that you'll get a stamp that is evidence of your status.
Regards, JEff
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Re: Filed I-751; now extension letter about to expire. What's next?
Thanks folks. I will still be allowed to travel abroad, correct? As my lawyer filed on my behalf and I receive an interview invite while abroad, would he be notified as well?
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Re: Filed I-751; now extension letter about to expire. What's next?
Why wouldn't I get my passport stamped? I have been traveling with my extension letter and expired green card so far with no problems... why would that be any different?
My understanding - as highlighted in the attachment - is that I am entitled to receive a passport stamp upon verification of my pending I-751. Am I incorrect in my assertion?
Thanks
My understanding - as highlighted in the attachment - is that I am entitled to receive a passport stamp upon verification of my pending I-751. Am I incorrect in my assertion?
Thanks
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Re: Filed I-751; now extension letter about to expire. What's next?
Rene
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Re: Filed I-751; now extension letter about to expire. What's next?
I have nothing to contribute to your situation, but dont understand why Your " Background Checks" should be holding things up as you say they have told you for as long as it has???
I would imagine that all main checks were done prior to issuance of the visa and any additional checks required for the I-751 wouldn't take a great deal of time!
I may be out of the loop a little and know things have changed since we did the process 2 years ago and sure someone will enlighten me!
I would imagine that all main checks were done prior to issuance of the visa and any additional checks required for the I-751 wouldn't take a great deal of time!
I may be out of the loop a little and know things have changed since we did the process 2 years ago and sure someone will enlighten me!
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Re: Filed I-751; now extension letter about to expire. What's next?
I have nothing to contribute to your situation, but dont understand why Your " Background Checks" should be holding things up as you say they have told you for as long as it has???
I would imagine that all main checks were done prior to issuance of the visa and any additional checks required for the I-751 wouldn't take a great deal of time!
I may be out of the loop a little and know things have changed since we did the process 2 years ago and sure someone will enlighten me!
I would imagine that all main checks were done prior to issuance of the visa and any additional checks required for the I-751 wouldn't take a great deal of time!
I may be out of the loop a little and know things have changed since we did the process 2 years ago and sure someone will enlighten me!
On the other hand: would requesting an extension to my conditional status speed things up?
Thanks!
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Re: Filed I-751; now extension letter about to expire. What's next?
You raise a good point. I did file for a waiver because of divorce, but even in that instance many people who filed for a waiver got their card already. And no, I haven't been convicted for any crime of any time and I have been regularly employed. So, I don't know. It's just distressful because I happen to travel abroad for work and this uncertainty is a bit unnerving. Just taking it one day at a time.
On the other hand: would requesting an extension to my conditional status speed things up?
Thanks!
On the other hand: would requesting an extension to my conditional status speed things up?
Thanks!
Rene