Changing Green Card category after sponsoring spouse became US Citizen (CX-6 to IR-6)

[R & M 14]

Hi,

I got my conditional green card through my spouse when he was a permanent resident as well, so my conditional green card category is CX-6.

He became a US citizen last year, but I though it was a waste of time to request an update to the category then, since I would be filing form I-751this July.

So when filing for ROC this past week, I also included a copy of my husband's US Passport and expressly requested in the cover letter that the green card category be updated. I assume it would be IR-6.

Has anyone here done the same? Was your category updated after the ROC request was approved?

It's actually very annoying to approach immigration officers with a category CX-6 green card when entering the US. Since this category seems to be very rare, most officers start by questioning if it's valid and giving a hard time. I have since got a Global Entry card to avoid that (best decision I've made).

Thank you,

R&M

[newacct 688]

The category is correct based on your spouse's status at the time you got your green card. That your spouse became a citizen afterwards is not relevant.

The only difference your spouse becoming a citizen has is that you are eligible to apply for naturalization 3 years after he becomes a citizen if you remain married to him (if that's any eariler than the 5 years of being a permanent resident by which you would also qualify for naturalization).

Edited July 25, 2015 by newacct