Removal of the condition

[daria26]

What is the name of your state? NJ

I've been married to a US citizen since 2003, was granted a US permanent residency. I've filed for the removal of the condition around a year ago - actually on March 27, 2007 will be a year since I filed. 2 weeks after I filed all the docs, I got the receipt notice from INS that they got everything. Since then - nothing. Why is it taking so long and should I start worrying?

 

[evcalyptos]

What is the name of your state? NJ

I've been married to a US citizen since 2003, was granted a US permanent residency. I've filed for the removal of the condition around a year ago - actually on March 27, 2007 will be a year since I filed. 2 weeks after I filed all the docs, I got the receipt notice from INS that they got everything. Since then - nothing. Why is it taking so long and should I start worrying?

It's not unheard of for an I-751 to take 12 months, but it is unusual enough nowadays that you might want to make an appointment to visit your District Office. Sometimes the paperwork is misplaced or falls out of the queue. Asking in person is a good way to find out, and the officer may stamp your passport for a few more months so that you have proof of status after your NOA letter expires.
In fact, I would ask them to do this.

Don't worry--just take action.

PS: if you have moved, that could affect your outcome as well. You really need more information.

 

[daria26]

removal of a condition

Thank you for your advice: I actually called immigration last week and was told that my case is in the system but they have no news. I was advised to make an appointment at the begginning of March -my NOA letter expires March 27, 2007. My husband even wanted to write to immigr. officer a complaint: my mother is evry sick with cancer and I can't even leave the country due to this thing! I will defenitely make an appt. at the district office but is there anything else we could do to speed up this process? Thankx a million!(my country of citizenship is Russia)

 

[evcalyptos]

Thank you for your advice: I actually called immigration last week and was told that my case is in the system but they have no news. I was advised to make an appointment at the begginning of March -my NOA letter expires March 27, 2007. My husband even wanted to write to immigr. officer a complaint: my mother is evry sick with cancer and I can't even leave the country due to this thing! I will defenitely make an appt. at the district office but is there anything else we could do to speed up this process? Thankx a million!(my country of citizenship is Russia)

The 1-800 phone people don't have access to the information you need.

You can go earlier--I have not seen anyone reporting such a long wait for an I-751 for a long time now, out of any service center.

Why can't you travel to see your mother? The letter you got after sending in the petition should say 'work and travel authorized for 12 months' or similar. It is an extension to your expired Green Card. EI: the two documents work together to proved your PR status--yoiu can travel with them together.

However, if you are called for an interview (a possibility at this point), you MUST attend. Rescheduling is difficult.

Go to the DO as soon as you can--hopefully you'll learn something new, get a stamp, and get some resolution to your petition.