AOS - how 10 yr green card works ?

[leapoffaith 0]

This is something I dont seem to understand.

Somebody who has filed for AOS, if he gets green card "by" two years, he seems to get it for 10 years. But, if he gets within two years i.e. maybe 8 months, he needs to file again for lifting of conditions three months prior to its expiration of two years. So, in the first case scenario, it takes about two years to get 10 yr green card but in the second its like three years ? Where am I getting it wrong ?

[furiousng 2]

This is something I dont seem to understand.

Somebody who has filed for AOS, if he gets green card "by" two years, he seems to get it for 10 years. But, if he gets within two years i.e. maybe 8 months, he needs to file again for lifting of conditions three months prior to its expiration of two years. So, in the first case scenario, it takes about two years to get 10 yr green card but in the second its like three years ? Where am I getting it wrong ?

What happens is if you have been married to your spouse who petitioned your i-130 for less than two years before your GC was approved, you get a conditional GC that you have to remove conditions on. But if your marriage is up to Two years and above by the time of approval, you get a 10 year GC and wouldnt have to file for lifting of conditions.

So in a nutshell, it depends on how long you have been married to your spouse before you got your approval. Hope this helps

PS: Its to check against marriage for immigration purposes only

Edited April 4, 2009 by furiousng

[leapoffaith 0]

alright. I am on K1 visa seeking AOS. Its for K3 visas and other types.

[Otto 83]

In your case (and virtually all/most K1 entrants) you will receive a 2-year ('conditional') PR/Green Card once your AOS is approved.

Just prior to the expiration of this 2-year PR/Green Card (90-days prior to be exact) you can/will file to 'lift conditions.' Lifting conditions will result in a 10-year validity PR/Green Card.

[FRJ 0]

In your case (and virtually all/most K1 entrants) you will receive a 2-year ('conditional') PR/Green Card once your AOS is approved.

Just prior to the expiration of this 2-year PR/Green Card (90-days prior to be exact) you can/will file to 'lift conditions.' Lifting conditions will result in a 10-year validity PR/Green Card.

correct..