Question about removing condition and naturalization

[Joe's Wife 4ever 0]

Here is my situation..My 2 yr GC will expire 11/28/09. But then, I can apply for naturalization If I'm not mistaken, next year 2010. (I got my conditonal GC 11/28/07). So, my question is, can I just wait for next year to file for naturalization and skip my removing of condition to avoid wasting fees? I mean, when you apply for naturalization, you need to surrender/give back your GC, right? that means I will just use my 10 yr GC for 1 yr. Can I do that? Every info will be very much appreciated.

[John24689 0]

We are all in the same boat. Read the Guides above. They should answer your questions. I am sure you will have to file the I-751 like the rest of us. Good luck in this journey.

[john_and_marlene 162]

No you cannot skip removal of conditions.

[champoker 0]

No, U have to apply for removal of condition on ur residency within 3 mnths before ur green card expires, otherwise uscis will start its deportation procedure coz after nov u'll not a legal resident until u got ur extension letter from uscis after applying for I-751. So u must have apply for it. n then after getting ur 10 yr green card u can apply for citizenship in 2010

[OPKSI751 0]

My answer is a NO. You must file the I751 petition. This is not an optinal step in my opinion.

[Joe's Wife 4ever 0]

John24689: Yes, you are right. I looked at your timeline. You're just few months ahead. Thanks for the respnse.

john_and_marlene: Thank u. I will be out of status if I don't file it.

champoker: Very much appreciated. Thanks. Very helpful.

OPKSI751: Thanks. Start the process tomorrow.

[-B&T- 1]

You have to remove conditions or your immigration status will be in jeopardy if you fail to do it .Good luck.