On Jun 15, 9:25=A0pm, another Bob wrote:
> In article , redd
>
> wrote:
> > Sent I751 to remove conditions of 2 year greencard April 30,2009 . Bio =
last
> > week 6-9-09, letter of notice that has been approved came today 6-15-09=
.
> > Said new 10 year green card will arrive within 60 days. Her 2 year gree=
n
> > card expires 6-28-09
>
> > Just a FYI
>
> > Wendell
>
> I don't have current information about the current processing time.
> However recent news from the USCIS said that card production has been
> delayed. You may want to keep a copy of the approval notice on hand and
> also look at this information from the web site of Murthy Law:
>
> "Green Card" or I-551 Card Production Delays
> Posted Jun 05, 2009
>
> The USCIS issued a May 29, 2009 announcement regarding delays in
> preparation of permanent resident cards (commonly referred to as "green
> cards") following approval. These delays in production of Form I-551 of
> up to eight weeks are temporary, as they are the result of an equipment
> upgrade that is in process. This does not impact processing times for
> any cases or forms. It only temporarily affects the length of time it
> currently is taking to receive the plastic green card as proof of
> permanent resident status, following approval of one's application for
> adjustment of status (I-485).
>
> Request I-551 Stamp
>
> One who obtains approval of the I-485 after a personal interview at the
> local USCIS field office should be given an I-551 stamp in the
> passport. This stamp is temporary evidence of I-551 (permanent
> residency, commonly referred to as "green card") status and is valid
> for work and travel. Thus, an I-485 applicant should carry the passport
> to his/her interview. The instructions indicate that anyone without a
> passport will need to bring a passport-style photo and a
> government-issued photo identification to obtain the I-551 stamp.
>
> Individuals who obtain the I-485 approval through the USCIS without
> interviews, as occurs in many employment-based cases, can request the
> I-551 stamp at the local USCIS office, if required. It is necessary to
> make an Infopass appointment for this purpose. The appointment can be
> made by visiting the USCIS WebSite.
>
> Conclusion
>
> In prior years, obtaining the I-551 stamp was standard procedure, as
> green card production often took many months. The need to do so, yet
> again, appears to be a temporary inconvenience. There is no fee
> involved in requesting an Infopass appointment or I-551 stamp, although
> any time needed away from work may be inconvenient or difficult for
> some. We at the Murthy Law Firm appreciate the information provided by
> the USCIS regarding these anticipated delays, so that our readers can
> plan accordingly and not be alarmed by a delay in obtaining the
> physical card.
>
> =A9MurthyDotCom
>
> another bob (not a lawyer)
you should not worried if your 2 yrs greencard is expired because
before you got your biometrics letter you should recieve first a 1 yr
extension right?
that gonna be ur temporary proof that your legal here in us! untill
you recieve your 10 yrs greencard..
goodluck! |