Extention on conditional resident status

[JWAN 0]

I recived an I-797C Notice of Action, saying that my conditional resident status is extended for a period of one year. Althought I can still travel in and out of the country but it still seemed odd to me. Anyone has the same issue?

[brenda&Adrian 0]

Yes you can, just do not forget to carry the letter with you ok

[Jamericanlove 31]

That the standard letter they send everyone once you apply to remove conditions. You're fine.

[JWAN 0]

thank you both for your reply. One other question, I heard we can't leave the country more than 6 months long? is it ture? Or this rule only apply to those permanent green card holder?

[Jamericanlove 31]

That applies to us conditionals as well. If you leave for too long you're deemed out of status.

[v333k 59]

That applies to us conditionals as well. If you leave for too long you're deemed out of status.

Hi Jamaicanlove, I am sure you meant to say that ALL LPRs (conditional and permanent) need to maintain residency. If you are planning on traveling for 6+ months, then you need to apply for reentry permit....

[Jamericanlove 31]

thank you both for your reply. One other question, I heard we can't leave the country more than 6 months long? is it ture? Or this rule only apply to those permanent green card holder?

That applies to us conditionals as well. If you leave for too long you're deemed out of status.

Hi Jamaicanlove, I am sure you meant to say that ALL LPRs (conditional and permanent) need to maintain residency. If you are planning on traveling for 6+ months, then you need to apply for reentry permit....

Actually, I said what I meant to say.

The OP asked if the overstay out of the country applied to permanent residents only and I said it also applies to conditional residents as well.

Edited July 14, 2010 by Jamericanlove

[JWAN 0]

Thanks for the note. How to apply the reentry permit?

[journeyman 0]

Make sure that you carry the conditional green card with the extension letter since the letter does not have any expiration date on it.

[Krikit 1,163]

Thanks for the note. How to apply the reentry permit?

A link for you: https://help.cbp.gov/app/answers/detail/a_id/820/kw/reentry

[Neonred 3,461]

That applies to us conditionals as well. If you leave for too long you're deemed out of status.

What you really needed to say is that if you leave for more than 6 months without a reentry permit you will have abandoned your conditional or permanent residency. You will no longer be considered a resident of the US. That's a lot different than being out of status.

[Brother Hesekiel 2,235]

Actually, you need a reentry permit from 1 year up to 2 years. The 6-month info is incorrect.

But, say, if you just got your NOA1, be aware that you will need to attend the biometrics appointment in a few weeks from now. It's also possible that you will be called for an interview. Therefore, you may want to postpone any trip until you have your 10-year card in hand.

Generally, you are required to live in the US and just be abroad for vacation and other commitments. Up to 6-months absence, you most likely will not have any issues entering the USA again. The CBP officer may ask you what you did abroad, but that's about it. If you stay away longer than 6 months, you may be grilled and may have to prove that you did not abandon your US residency while you were gone. Thus, the generally good advice is that absences from the US are limited to maximal 6 months duration.