Ok I submitted an I-90 form online yesterday morning and I recieved my confirmation page and I have my receipt number but when I try to track the case status online it tells me "Your case can not be found at this time...." I know it has only been 24 hours since I submitted it so is there an amount of time you have to wait before it becomes available? Should I be worried that I can't track it yet? Should I even be able to track the I-90 status online?
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Well my wife received her biometrics appointment letter on Monday and it is scheduled on Thursday (Tomorrow)!! And it is in Nashville which is 3.5 hours away from our house!! Luckily I just flew home today and I will be going with her since neither of us has ever been to Nashville and have no idea where we are going. Anyways unless you live in a Big city you might deal with this same issue. I will post an update on how it goes tomorrow night.
Mr Vertigo
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Well, I would advise that you go to Google Maps or MapQuest and get turn-by-turn directions to the Application Support Center.
Yeah I have a GPS the issue is the short notice and having to take a full day off work with two day notice could cost some people there job. Not to mention my wife not having her own transportation so we both had to take the day off.
Anyways the appointment went fine. When we arrived they took the appointment letter, her driver's license, and they had us fill out another form with the same information that was on the I-90 and they had us take a seat. About an hour later they came back witht the same documentation and gave us a number and said wait to be called. It was a little annoying since many others came in after us and were given a number immediately but I'm not sure what they had to do with her file that took so much extra time. Another hour later our number was called and they took my wife's photo and fingerprints and said she would get the card in the mail in 3-6 months. They did not ask for any other documentation. Overall I am happy and hope we get the card in closer to 3 months then 6 months.
Anyways the appointment went fine. When we arrived they took the appointment letter, her driver's license, and they had us fill out another form with the same information that was on the I-90 and they had us take a seat. About an hour later they came back witht the same documentation and gave us a number and said wait to be called. It was a little annoying since many others came in after us and were given a number immediately but I'm not sure what they had to do with her file that took so much extra time. Another hour later our number was called and they took my wife's photo and fingerprints and said she would get the card in the mail in 3-6 months. They did not ask for any other documentation. Overall I am happy and hope we get the card in closer to 3 months then 6 months.
Jackolantern
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Did they give her an I-94 with the I-551 stamp? Did she or you even ask for it? Without that I-551 stamp, she still has no solid proof of permanent residence until the physical card arrives, so another appointment would have to be made there (or at a closer USCIS office that does it, if there is a closer one) if that stamp is needed before the card arrives so it can be used at the DMV and SSA.
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No we didn't know to ask for anything else? I know people mentioned getting a stamp for her passport but she doesn't have a passport so I didn't bother asking for the stamp for it. She has been without her card for over 6 months already and she has a job so she doesn't need it at the moment unless a situation comes up. We have all the documentation showing we applied for one now so I assumed that would take care of it if any issues arrise between now and when she gets her card.
But we did make it very clear that the card was stolen because they asked to see it multiple times and they didn't mention any alternative. Another guy at that office got a sticker on his card to extend it's expiration until the new card arrived but we were not told of any alternatives.
But we did make it very clear that the card was stolen because they asked to see it multiple times and they didn't mention any alternative. Another guy at that office got a sticker on his card to extend it's expiration until the new card arrived but we were not told of any alternatives.
Well for those of you using the online tracking of your case through the USCIS website be warned the status on my case has not changed since I filed it electronically on 1/6/09. Since then I have recieved and acceptance letter, recieved the ASC appointment for biometrics, and completed the biometrics appointment but the status online still says 'received and pending'.
Jackolantern
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In another of your threads I mentioned how to get the stamp without having a passport.
http://forums.immigration.com/showthread.php?p=1997708#post1997708 (see the last paragraph of post #9)
Well I see it now but I guess I didn't retain that information the first time I read it. At that point the only USCIS office I knew of was in Memphis which is 6 hours away from here. Now I know they have an ASC in Nashville but since I didn't think about this while I was there I will probably just wait on the card instead of having to take another day off work to drive there and back.
They no longer issue I-94s with I-551 stamps. I went to an info-pass appointment today nearly in tears bc i'm about to lose my job, and they would not give me a stamped I-94 until I apply and receive a passport from country of origin...
Jackolantern
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Did you ask for a supervisor and explain that as an asylee getting a passport may be difficult or impossible? Did you ever receive a physical green card? Do you have a refugee travel document or reentry permit? (those can be used like a passport)
As far as your job is concerned, I believe it is illegal for them to fire you just because the I-94 with I-551 expired. Once you present evidence of being a permanent resident for the I-9, you are authorized to work for them as long as you want regardless of the document expiring. If they won't cooperate after you explain that to them, get an immigration lawyer to give you a letter telling them that (shouldn't cost you more than about $100). Once you show them that letter and they see you have a lawyer behind you, they'll cooperate and let you keep your job.
I see the I-94 with I-551 stamp without a passport has been removed from the I-9 list. So maybe that's why they won't give you a stamped I-94. Regardless, assuming you already presented a valid document of your permanent resident status, the employer is not supposed to fire you just because that document has now expired.
As far as your job is concerned, I believe it is illegal for them to fire you just because the I-94 with I-551 expired. Once you present evidence of being a permanent resident for the I-9, you are authorized to work for them as long as you want regardless of the document expiring. If they won't cooperate after you explain that to them, get an immigration lawyer to give you a letter telling them that (shouldn't cost you more than about $100). Once you show them that letter and they see you have a lawyer behind you, they'll cooperate and let you keep your job.
I see the I-94 with I-551 stamp without a passport has been removed from the I-9 list. So maybe that's why they won't give you a stamped I-94. Regardless, assuming you already presented a valid document of your permanent resident status, the employer is not supposed to fire you just because that document has now expired.
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actually, my gc is not expired; it was stolen... i have nothing that shows my status other than a copy of the original gc i had. i am not exactly sure what my job can do as far as keeping me on-board... i am working for my state government now. they requested two forms of id and i provided them with my DL and a printout of my SS number; as i can't get the SS card until i provide my actual plastic gc to the SSA. my job gave me until mid-march to provide the SS card - they didn't request my GC (which i don't even have right now...)
Jackolantern
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Did you ever show them the original GC before it was stolen? Was your SS card also stolen, or is it that you never applied for an updated one after your GC was approved?
no, i never showed them the original gc bc it was stolen before i got the job. my wallet was stolen and i lost everything, except i could not get a new social bc the gc was stolen too... i never did update my ss after my gc was approved... never occurred to me to do that... i'm in trouble, aren't i?
Jackolantern
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Your SS card was in your wallet too? Even the SSA says it's not supposed to be carried around, it's supposed to be kept in a safe place. Only the GC needs to be carried around, and the DL (if you're driving).
Jackolantern
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Thanks for the update. Did you keep your job?
