after getting the green card what is next?

[juja 0]

im a bit confuse about what to do after getting the 2 year green card, what are we going to file next before it expired? thanks.

[sweet cakes 326]

im a bit confuse about what to do after getting the 2 year green card, what are we going to file next before it expired? thanks.

Within 90 days prior to the 2-year conditional GC expiration, you need to file for removal of conditions (ROC).

More info in the ROC guide: http://www.visajourney.com/content/751guide

[juja 0]

oh thank you it confused me since why do wehave to remove it lol, and then after that we are going to file another petition? really appreciate your reply.

[Hin-d 16]

It's all about the fees, seemingly.

[sweet cakes 326]

oh thank you it confused me since why do wehave to remove it lol, and then after that we are going to file another petition? really appreciate your reply.

When your ROC is approved, you will get the 10-year GC. After that, you have the option to apply for US citizenship [see citizenship eligibility / requirements] or just maintain the residency status [while renewing GC every 10 years].

[dsldesch 27]

oh thank you it confused me since why do wehave to remove it lol, and then after that we are going to file another petition? really appreciate your reply.

I believe the basis of the conditional residency is to prove it's not a fraudulent marriage, so it lasts only two years since (presumably) a genuine, non-fraudulent marriage will last past that time and a fraudulent marriage won't. From what I've read, it appears that if your AOS takes a long time to process and isn't approved until after the two-year marriage mark, you may not even have to worry about conditional residency...though I have no idea how often this actually happens.

[juja 0]

now im relieved knowing the answer! You all have a great day!!

[Caryh 5,206]

When you enter on a K-1 and adjust status, it was once worried that many were in fraudulent marriages just to get a green card. So congress passed a law stating they should only get two year green cards, with the condition they prove they had a valid marriage when it was time to renew that card. Some think this means they have to stay married, but actually they just need to prove they married with honest intent to have a real marriage. When these conditions are met, you get a 10 year green card.

[sweet cakes 326]

now im relieved knowing the answer! You all have a great day!!

You're welcome.

Btw, when you have a chance , as it helps everyone using the forum.

[juja 0]

I will! ?? i should have done it from the start now it will be a lot of work lol..

[Pitaya 2,577]

~Moved from K1 Process to ROC Forum~

~Inquiry about ROC Process~

(organizer hat off)

Welcome to the forum.

Take as look at this USCIS link about Green Card (I-551): http://www.uscis.gov/greencard

(Found through a simple Google Search. Google can also be your friend )

Good luck on your immigration journey.

Edited September 9, 2014 by A&B

[Jon York 156]

I've never been clear on exactly what "within 90 days" means. Does that mean any time before you get to the 90-day mark? Or does it mean between 90 days and 1 day? I feel silly asking this, but I'm actually confused about it!

[jxn 86]

I've never been clear on exactly what "within 90 days" means. Does that mean any time before you get to the 90-day mark? Or does it mean between 90 days and 1 day? I feel silly asking this, but I'm actually confused about it!

It means ninety days or less from the expiration date of the document. If your document expired on April 15th, you could apply starting on January 15th and all the way up to April 15th.

[raven52 233]

File your ROC, on day 89.,.., when you are 90 days from 2 year GC will expire.,.,.do not be "one" day early.,.,.,.use the guide on this site to file.,.,.

You should be saving all documents with "both" your names on it,..,.,from now until you file.,.,..,add your wife's name to every thing you have.,,..

Water bill

Power bill

Life insurance

get her on a credit card """with""" you as I just did and BBT sent my wife a letter saying her credit score was 711.,..,.,which is great for someone here just over 1 year.,.,..but I have added her to everything.,.,.,.and I keep each months statements as they come it.,.,.,.,I will be able to give them a file.,.,.and would hope no questions.,..,.,.,

My wife's name is even on the "house note' as a person who can make decisions about the account.

Also, my will.,.,.,left most everything I own to her.,.,.,.,.is recorded and attorney has it.,.,.for safe keeping and she has a copy.,.,.,you cannot get enough documents, tying boht of you together..,.,.,.also joint bank accounts.,.,.,I could go on and on.,.,.,.,hope you get my "drift".,.,.,.

[Sukie 1,440]

Be sure you are saving joint documents FROM THE TIME YOU MARRIED, not just from the POE date. Some of those documents you may have submitted while at NVC, but put them in your ROC folder and re-submit them with your I-751.

You want to represent your whole marriage when removing conditions.

Sukie in NY