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What are the exact steps to make an appointment with USCIS/INS to discuss the status of a pending Green...
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First of all, you may want to call the USCIS National Customer Service Center (NCSC): 1-800-375-5283. You'll be able to talk to a live employee who can give you exact information. But here's what I came up with:
In most metropolitan areas, USCIS use InfoPass to handle appointments. According to articlecity.com, "InfoPass allows anyone who is living in a serviced USCIS district and seeking immigration benefits to schedule an appointment with immigration officers via the Internet. The simple to use online system allows users to discuss complex immigration issues with USCIS officials, while avoiding the long lines."
To make an appointment (This pdf: http://www.uscis.gov/files/pressrelease/InfoPassFS020304.pdf outlines it step by step):
You can also check the status of your pending green card by using Case Status Online service. To check your status online:
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If you do get an appointment you will need to bring the following:
In most metropolitan areas, USCIS use InfoPass to handle appointments. According to articlecity.com, "InfoPass allows anyone who is living in a serviced USCIS district and seeking immigration benefits to schedule an appointment with immigration officers via the Internet. The simple to use online system allows users to discuss complex immigration issues with USCIS officials, while avoiding the long lines."
To make an appointment (This pdf: http://www.uscis.gov/files/pressrelease/InfoPassFS020304.pdf outlines it step by step):
- Go to http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis
- Click "Schedule an Appointment" on the right side of the page. Or go here: http://infopass.uscis.gov/
- Select the language you want to use (there are 12 language options).
- Select “Make an Appointment.”
- Type in the zip code where you live (so InfoPass can find the closest office for your appointment).
- Select the type of appointment that matches best with the kind of inquiry or problem you have. For example, you might want: "You need information or other services " or "You need Service on a case that has already been filed" or "You are a new Permanent Resident and have not yet received your Permanent Resident Card"
- Type in your name, date of birth, zip code and telephone number. An e-mail address is optional.
- Choose a date and time for your appointment.
- An appointment notice, showing the time, date and location of your appointment, will appear on your computer screen. Print a copy of this notice immediately.
- Bring this notice with you when you come for your appointment.
You can also check the status of your pending green card by using Case Status Online service. To check your status online:
- You will need your application receipt number.
- Go to http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis
- Click "Case Status Online" on the left-hand side of the screen.
- Click "online" where it says "If you have an application receipt number, you can check the status of your case online " or go here: https://egov.uscis.gov/cris/jsps/index.jsp
- Enter your application receipt number. The 13-character application receipt number can be found on application notices you have received from the USCIS. It begins with three letters such as (EAC, WAC, LIN, or SRC). Dashes ("-") should be omitted when entering a receipt number. However, all other characters, including asterisks ("*"), can be included if listed on your notice as part of the receipt number.
- This is as far as I can go. It may ask you for additional information.
EDIT:
If you do get an appointment you will need to bring the following:
- A printout of the appointment notice confirmation.
- Government-issued identification, such as a government-issued ID card, passport, valid driver’s license, I-94, Work Authorization Card or green card (Form I-551, Alien Registration Card).
- Any forms, receipt notices, approval or denial letters, translations and original documents that relate to your inquiry.
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