my i-751 pending and Citizenship filing

[rajthebam 0]

We filed our i-751 beginning march 08 and got the 1 yr extension letter within 2 weeks but no biometrics appointment yet. so we just went to infopass appointment last week to ask why its taking them so long and of course answer is time for each application varies so we should just wait. we also asked the lady if we can file for citizenship since wifey is already in the country for 3 yrs and they said don't file for citizenship.

what should we do? I have read people here have filed for citizenship while still waiting for 751 permanent GC - thoughts on our situation please?

[w¡n9Nµ7 §£@¥€r 123]

I believe you can apply. The N-400 doesn't say anywhere that you can't have any other outstanding applications.

[Kez/JWolf 6]

Many many people apply for Citizenship while they are still waiting for their removal of conditions, as long as you meet all the conditions and requirments of the N-400 then you can file now.

Jon

[mikeH 0]

I think the lady is nothing but a B.s. You can apply citizenship, as soon you can meet the requirements.

[rajthebam 0]

I think the lady is nothing but a B.s. You can apply citizenship, as soon you can meet the requirements.

after hearing you guys i feel much better and think i just may go that route of filing for citizenship now....but her folks may be getting visitor visa begining next year - would that have any implications on my filing for citizenship for her now?

[Marilyn. 340]

you said she has been living in the US for 3 years but how long as she been a permanent resident.. you can apply for citizen 3 years after becoming a permanent resident, conditional or not...

me thinks since you applied for the removal of conditions this year in March that she hasn't been a permanent resident for 3 years yet...

[rajthebam 0]

you said she has been living in the US for 3 years but how long as she been a permanent resident.. you can apply for citizen 3 years after becoming a permanent resident, conditional or not...

me thinks since you applied for the removal of conditions this year in March that she hasn't been a permanent resident for 3 years yet...

well heres what happend - she came on fiance visa march 05 - got married apr 05 - had GC number issued to her which was wrong and belonged to someone in USA already at the time so we went to infopass got that sorted out and got new GC in May 2006 which expires May 2008

we applied for 751 in March 08 (within 90 days per guidelines) and in April technically speaking she's completed 3 yrs in USA (1 yr on old GC + 2 yrs on new GC number) so technically, she's definitely been in USA for 3 yrs now.

[Marilyn. 340]

you said she has been living in the US for 3 years but how long as she been a permanent resident.. you can apply for citizen 3 years after becoming a permanent resident, conditional or not...

me thinks since you applied for the removal of conditions this year in March that she hasn't been a permanent resident for 3 years yet...

well heres what happend - she came on fiance visa march 05 - got married apr 05 - had GC number issued to her which was wrong and belonged to someone in USA already at the time so we went to infopass got that sorted out and got new GC in May 2006 which expires May 2008

we applied for 751 in March 08 (within 90 days per guidelines) and in April technically speaking she's completed 3 yrs in USA (1 yr on old GC + 2 yrs on new GC number) so technically, she's definitely been in USA for 3 yrs now.

but would her having the wrong green card number for one year really count though??

[rajthebam 0]

you said she has been living in the US for 3 years but how long as she been a permanent resident.. you can apply for citizen 3 years after becoming a permanent resident, conditional or not...

me thinks since you applied for the removal of conditions this year in March that she hasn't been a permanent resident for 3 years yet...

well heres what happend - she came on fiance visa march 05 - got married apr 05 - had GC number issued to her which was wrong and belonged to someone in USA already at the time so we went to infopass got that sorted out and got new GC in May 2006 which expires May 2008

we applied for 751 in March 08 (within 90 days per guidelines) and in April technically speaking she's completed 3 yrs in USA (1 yr on old GC + 2 yrs on new GC number) so technically, she's definitely been in USA for 3 yrs now.

but would her having the wrong green card number for one year really count though??

well that would be my question also - i could argue that she was lawfully present in the country obviously....

[Marilyn. 340]

it doesn't really matter if she was lawfully here or not it states that you need to have been a permanent resident for 3 years before applying for citizenship.. I just don't know if they would count that first year or not...

[w¡n9Nµ7 §£@¥€r 123]

I'm no expert but it sounds to me like the first year she had LPR status but USCIS issued an incorrect A#. She still had status, though, I would think.

But I could be wrong!

[Marilyn. 340]

I'm no expert but it sounds to me like the first year she had LPR status but USCIS issued an incorrect A#. She still had status, though, I would think.

But I could be wrong!

you could be right... I have no idea ....

[Kez/JWolf 6]

I would go by the Resident since date on her Greencard, I belive that is the date that USCIS will use.

[Mononoke28 134]

I would too. Her current green card should have dates on it and you should go by those dates. That's what the USCIS will go by anyway. So technically, she has another year to go before she can file for citizenship.

Diana

[rajthebam 0]

ya mind as well just wait another year anyway, thanks guys.....as it is, we are not in any rush anyways