Filing Period

[gordec 0]

Guys, my wife's GC expires on Dec 14th 2011. She is going abroad for work related issues. I assume it's fine that we file for Removing Conditions anytime before Dec 14th right? Another questions is whether we can file while she is abroad? Thx

Edited October 3, 2011 by gordec

[jkelly07 120]

if your married and have the two year permanent resident card expires three years minus 90 days. then you can file to remove conditions do not file the 1-751 to remove conditions before that date or your file will be returned to you.i don't know your expire date but when you file the 1-751 the most two weeks to get a noa-1 receipt letter that will say you have a one year extension on your green card, you can use that letter to travel,DO NOT GO OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES WITH OUT YOUR GREEN CARD, OR THE EXTENSION LETTER, OR YOU WON'T GET BACK IN.

[minnew 4]

Mine also expires December 14,2011, your 90 day window is now open!!! RoC can take 6 months or longer Do not leave the country without filing or your extension letter. Some people have had issues getting a receipt letter, as long as you have filed can make an Infopass appointment for I 551 stamp for travel.

[gordec 0]

if your married and have the two year permanent resident card expires three years minus 90 days. then you can file to remove conditions do not file the 1-751 to remove conditions before that date or your file will be returned to you.i don't know your expire date but when you file the 1-751 the most two weeks to get a noa-1 receipt letter that will say you have a one year extension on your green card, you can use that letter to travel,DO NOT GO OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES WITH OUT YOUR GREEN CARD, OR THE EXTENSION LETTER, OR YOU WON'T GET BACK IN.

thx for the reply. here is the situation. my wife's green card expires on 12/14/2011, so we can file 90 days before which is now. my question is can we file now before she goes abroad since she is going to return before 12/14/2011. the I751 only asks for a copy of the green card, so she should be able to leave and return to the US.

Another option is just hold off on filing I751 and wait for her to get back before sending it in. She plans on coming back 12/02/2011. Which is 2weeks before green card expiration date. We are not sure if that's cutting it close.

[Inky 1,111]

Another option is just hold off on filing I751 and wait for her to get back before sending it in. She plans on coming back 12/02/2011. Which is 2weeks before green card expiration date. We are not sure if that's cutting it close.

That to me is cutting it a little close. If you want to risk it go right ahead.

Just my personal opinion.

I would file before she leaves, but take into account that she will have a biometrics appointment. If shes not back by the time you get the biometrics letter then you will have to send the letter back requesting a new appointment time for her.