Do we have to remove conditions??! direct consular filing

[eau_xplain 2]

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[melusine84 0]

oh, the joys of immigration... yes I keep thinking it's good to send it to prevent them saying just what diadromous mermaid pointed out- ignorance of the law is no defense. (anyone know any more on this point?? I'm guessing the government would win hands down if sometime later they decided to deport my hubby for not complying... say when he tries being naturalized?)

but I also wondered if sending the application could cause them to realize they made a mistake and want us to re-do all sorts of paperwork in order to TAKE AWAY his 10 yr greencard... all so confusing...

no, we were not married 2 years, or even close yet (1 yr 4 mths)

yes, his green card is for 10 years

if they were to return the application, I suppose they keep the fee? not that it matters when it comes to being stuck with the legalities if we don't try!

thank you all for your opinions... I guess I'll have to start getting all the paperwork together in a hurry... don't need it late on top of everything! then I can get some of this stress off of me for having it done and not wondering what to do, just having the decision made.

[diadromous mermaid 36]

oh, the joys of immigration... yes I keep thinking it's good to send it to prevent them saying just what diadromous mermaid pointed out- ignorance of the law is no defense. (anyone know any more on this point?? I'm guessing the government would win hands down if sometime later they decided to deport my hubby for not complying... say when he tries being naturalized?)

but I also wondered if sending the application could cause them to realize they made a mistake and want us to re-do all sorts of paperwork in order to TAKE AWAY his 10 yr greencard... all so confusing...

no, we were not married 2 years, or even close yet (1 yr 4 mths)

yes, his green card is for 10 years

if they were to return the application, I suppose they keep the fee? not that it matters when it comes to being stuck with the legalities if we don't try!

thank you all for your opinions... I guess I'll have to start getting all the paperwork together in a hurry... don't need it late on top of everything! then I can get some of this stress off of me for having it done and not wondering what to do, just having the decision made.

The alien's status is governed by statute and not by what is written on the green card. If you were conferred PR status at any time prior to your two-year wedding anniversary, I'd submit an I-751 at 90 days prior to the second anniversary of the date you received permanent residency.

[melusine84 0]

anyone know if this sounds appropriate for the cover letter?

My husband was granted a Permanent Residency card with a period of 10 years before its expiration. It is my understanding that since our marriage was less than two years old at the time such was granted, he is still “subject to certain conditions subsequent.” Thus, in compliance, we are jointly submitting this application during the 90 days before the two-year anniversary of conditional status.

Any changes you would make, please let me know!!!