The USCIS has announced a significant update to streamline its appointment process. The New Online Appointment Request Form As of August 21, 2023, the USCIS has rolled out a fresh online form aimed at making the process of requesting an in-person appointment at local field offices simpler and more efficient. Prior to this, individuals had to call the USCIS Contact Center to set up an in-person...
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....
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 10/13/2021 Update 08/11/2021 Two more examples of extremely long wait times for biometrics appointment notice. An I-485 FB was filed on 09/03/2020. Biometrics Appt notice was issued 9 months later.An I-751 was filed on 12/17/2020. Biomtrics Appoint notice arrived 8 months later. Update 08/04/2021 Another example of a late biometrics appointment. I-90 was filed in September 2020....
Update 05/01/2024 Here are some sample processing times. Vermont Service Center: Filed on 03/03/2022, approved on 04/08/2024. This case took approximately 25 months to process. Texas Service Center: Filed on 09/17/2021, approved on 03/19/2024. This petition took about 30 months to process. Filed on 09/02/2021, approved on 03/12/2024. This case was processed in about 30 months. Filed on...
Update August 25, 2021 USCIS continues to issue incorrect green cards to marriage-based applicants. A client just received a wrong card showing 10 years validity after completing the interview at the Baltimore Field Office. Not sure why the problem is not addressed by now at various field offices. Maybe officers are too used to approving employment-based green cards as they are dealing with a...