Removing Conditions on my Husband's Greencard

[Amandalk85 0]

I am a little nervous in the fact that I had sent my husband's packet off last week, which is within his 90 day expiration date on his greencard. The check was cashed today, but I have not received any NOAs is that normal? I was also worried in the fact that I was looking on USCIS.gov and it was saying on there for a removal of conditions petition that it would take 6 months for it to be processed, his card is going to expire in February, what am I supposed to do? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[ama537621 3]

do not worry,

When your NOA arrives it will extend the GC expiration for I think 1 year. Just make sure that you make copies and have them on hand if needed. If you are going to travel while the process is ongoing make an Infopass appointment and get an I-551 stamp put in his passport.

[Dave&Roza 748]

I am a little nervous in the fact that I had sent my husband's packet off last week, which is within his 90 day expiration date on his greencard. The check was cashed today, but I have not received any NOAs is that normal? I was also worried in the fact that I was looking on USCIS.gov and it was saying on there for a removal of conditions petition that it would take 6 months for it to be processed, his card is going to expire in February, what am I supposed to do? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

First, relax. Second, wait for the NOA1 in the mail in a few days--maybe by Friday due to the holiday season. That NOA1 will extend your husband's GC for a period of 1 year. It is good for travel and work. If you do travel, just take the original extension letter with you as proof that his GC is still valid. Do not bother with the INFOpass appointment as the previous poster recommends as the USCIS has been turning people away without the stamp unless they lost the NOA1. CBP will not be your problem, but untrained airline employees. So make certain you contact the airlines to see if they accept the extension letter--Lufthansa and KLM do. When the new GC arrives make a scan of it as you do need a copy of the front and back of the 10 year GC to complete the N-400 form and should you lose the GC you can at least proceed with those copies.

Good luck and Merry Christmas,

Dave

[cashwindows 1]

First, relax. Second, wait for the NOA1 in the mail in a few days--maybe by Friday due to the holiday season. That NOA1 will extend your husband's GC for a period of 1 year. It is good for travel and work. If you do travel, just take the original extension letter with you as proof that his GC is still valid. Do not bother with the INFOpass appointment as the previous poster recommends as the USCIS has been turning people away without the stamp unless they lost the NOA1. CBP will not be your problem, but untrained airline employees. So make certain you contact the airlines to see if they accept the extension letter--Lufthansa and KLM do. When the new GC arrives make a scan of it as you do need a copy of the front and back of the 10 year GC to complete the N-400 form and should you lose the GC you can at least proceed with those copies.

Good luck and Merry Christmas,

Dave

Dave - May I know what is the original extension letter that you are talking about? Is that something other than the NOA or something we need to obtain from USCIS after filing for the removal of conditions? Could you please elaborate?

Thanks!

[Dave&Roza 748]

Dave - May I know what is the original extension letter that you are talking about? Is that something other than the NOA or something we need to obtain from USCIS after filing for the removal of conditions? Could you please elaborate?

Thanks!

When you get the NOA1 or I-797A as it is officially known, there will be wording on it that states that,

"Your conditional resident status is extended for a period of one year. During the one-year extension you are authorized employment and travel. (This extension and authorization for employment and travel does not apply to you if your conditional resident status has been terminated.)"

Then it will tell you about the bio appointment letter you will receive in a few weeks.

Dave

[cashwindows 1]

When you get the NOA1 or I-797A as it is officially known, there will be wording on it that states that,

"Your conditional resident status is extended for a period of one year. During the one-year extension you are authorized employment and travel. (This extension and authorization for employment and travel does not apply to you if your conditional resident status has been terminated.)"

Then it will tell you about the bio appointment letter you will receive in a few weeks.

Dave

Thank you!