Instead of going to an InfoPass appointment in person at a local field office, you may now receive the stamp by mail. The ADIT stamp, also known as the I-551 stamp, is placed on your passport and serves as temporary evidence of lawful permanent status while your I-90, N-400, or I-751 is pending. Not sure if it's widely needed now, given the new receipt notices that offer longer extensions....
On May 5, 2022, USCIS announced changes to simplify and improve how the agency communicates case processing time data to the public. Users can now immediately find the processing time information for their particular type of case, rather than seeing an aggregate of all related case types. Additional changes include: Adding drop-down options for form categories will help narrow results to only...
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As USCIS continues to grapple with backlogs and extended processing delays, the issuance of receipt notices has also be impacted with some taking 3 weeks or longer to arrive by mail. Coupled with mail delivery issues at USPS, it has now become a challenge just to get the receipt notice in hand. It is no longer easy or expected to receive the receipt notice within a few short days. Receipt...
We helped a client whose I-751 journey began in August 2015 finally obtain her permanent green card in August 2021. Her case involved multiple setbacks due to circumstances beyond her control. We are sharing some of the issues here so others in similar situations may find them helpful. I-751 Denial A client filed I-751 jointly with her US citizen spouse in August 2015. They correctly informed...
Update Post 01/23/2023 USCIS has updated the language on Form I-751 and Form I-829 receipt notices to extend the validity of a Green Card for 48 months for individuals with a newly filed Form I-751 or Form I-829. Update Post 09/22/2021 If you have the 18-month receipt notice that has expired but have yet to receive the new 24-month receipt notice, you may continue to work in light of the...
There is now a specific webpage for customers to keep track of updates lockbox filing locations. USCIS will provide updates regularly and will also announce updates on social media. However, applicants are encouraged to follow the "Where to File" section of each form's webpage for the most up-to-date filing address and instruction.
USCIS no longer accepts written requests. Reschedule requests must now be made via the USCIS Contact Center by calling 1-800-375-5283. Your request to reschedule must: 1) be made before and time of the original appointment and 2) establish good cause for rescheduling. Please also see a sample recent biometrics appt notice without the option to mail in rescheduling requests.
Update 09/23/2024 Fresh update: Filed on 11/23/2022 and approved on 09/13/2024. This case took approximately 21 months to process, and no RFE was issued. Trends and Observations: Processing Times Holding Steady: We are still seeing consistent processing times around 20 to 21 months for recent I-751 petition approvals. This marks a continued decrease from the peak of 30 to 31 months noted in...
