I-751

[EsOrEnNa 0]

well we are getting slowly started with the paperwork for my I-751 and i was wondering how long does it take until they approve us and send me my 10 year GC? thanks

[lucyrich 19]

Since you've gotten this far, you surely know by now that individual cases vary, and there are no guarantees.

But typically, they're processed in somewhere around 6 months, plus or minus. You can look at the USCIS processing timelines (see the "processing times" link at the top of this page) for your service center to perhaps get a more up-to-date guide.

It's not quite as earth-shaking as the initial visa process. Once they get your I-751 paperwork, they quickly send you a NOA that extends your old green card's validity for an additional year. You're free to continue travelling, working, etc. using your old green card plus the NOA. It's not like you gain any new rights or privileges on the day they finally give you that ten year card.

[jaydblu 0]

We sent our stuff to the Nebraska service center on May 1st. and the new 10 year Green Card arrived about Dec 7th.

[EsOrEnNa 0]

thanks

[meauxna 15]

Certainly not before you mail it in...

[dipumiah 0]

I sent my app to CSC and got approved in 2 months--I am shocked

-my best advice?

just make everything look professional--type the applicaiton--use cover pages on supporting docs and and use paperclips--