Green card up for renewal - what to do?

[Morten Loegstrup 0]

Hi all

 

My 2 years permanent resident green card is up for renewal in July 2020.

 

Will I be notified when I have to start the renewal process or...?

 

In the case if have to fill out some new forms, which would it be and when should I send them in?

 

 

[wbeem 567]

USCIS should send out a reminder .... but it's a bit hit  or miss so don't count on it.  Make a reminder note somewhere, set reminders in your phone, on your Google calendar or whatever you use - don't forget.

You need to submit your application to remove conditions (Form I-751) within 90 days before the expiration date on your 2 year GC.  So it would be sometime between April and the date of expiration in July. I recommend sending it in sooner rather than later within that window because we have learned when gathering evidence that sometimes it takes us a little more time to get the stuff we need to submit as supporting documents.  

Edited July 5, 2019 by wbeem

[Just Paul 4,591]

16 minutes ago, Morten Loegstrup said:

Hi all

 

My 2 years permanent resident green card is up for renewal in July 2020.

 

Will I be notified when I have to start the renewal process or...?

 

In the case if have to fill out some new forms, which would it be and when should I send them in?

 

 

There are guides at the top of each pages   I suggest you look at the instructions for Removal of Conditions.  https://www.visajourney.com/content/guides/

Edited July 5, 2019 by Paul & Mary

[AstroCanada 206]

7 minutes ago, wbeem said:

USCIS should send out a reminder .... but it's a bit hit  or miss so don't count on it.  Make a reminder note somewhere, set reminders in your phone, on your Google calendar or whatever you use - don't forget.

Yep, we didn't get a reminder or anything.  It's 100% your responsibility to file for ROC on time, so stay on top of it.

[dilip 187]

Most important financial intermingling.  If you have not already done it, open joint bank account, have joint lease, file joint tax return, lease or buy house together, car , insurance,  credit card, joint utility bills  etc

[Highmystic 234]

48 minutes ago, Morten Loegstrup said:

Hi all

 

My 2 years permanent resident green card is up for renewal in July 2020.

 

Will I be notified when I have to start the renewal process or...?

 

In the case if have to fill out some new forms, which would it be and when should I send them in?

 

 

My wife just got her 2 yr GC, and at the interview, she was told DO NOT mail it in even a day early of the 90 days, as they will just take your money, say thanks and that you need to refile.  LOL.. She suggested, to be on the safe side to file 85 days less than the 2 year mark from your initial AOS interview date.

[geowrian 22,335]

45 minutes ago, Highmystic said:

My wife just got her 2 yr GC, and at the interview, she was told DO NOT mail it in even a day early of the 90 days, as they will just take your money, say thanks and that you need to refile.  LOL.. She suggested, to be on the safe side to file 85 days less than the 2 year mark from your initial AOS interview date.

They are “supposed” to reject it if it’s filed too early, so no fee deposited. That has been the actual experience of others, although I’m assuming mistakes have been made.

 

Also, it’s 90 days prior to the 2 year anniversary of obtaining LPR status. That could be the date of the interview, but it also could be after the interview (days/weeks/months) if the I-485 was not approved right away.

[Highmystic 234]

On 7/5/2019 at 6:04 PM, geowrian said:

They are “supposed” to reject it if it’s filed too early, so no fee deposited. That has been the actual experience of others, although I’m assuming mistakes have been made.

 

Also, it’s 90 days prior to the 2 year anniversary of obtaining LPR status. That could be the date of the interview, but it also could be after the interview (days/weeks/months) if the I-485 was not approved right away.

Her USCIS was updated the next day, as "card being made".  The interviewer said based on interview date, but yes, the approval may be a day later.  Card came fast as well as her new SS card in 4 days.  wow. 

[Morten Loegstrup 0]

So the only form that has to be submitted is Form I-751 roughly 90 days before GC expires?

[Angelica48 121]

We have the same approval month. As of now, I already started gathering documents for ROC.  

 

https://www.uscis.gov/forms/uscis-early-filing-calculator Use the link the determine the exact date when to file for ROC.

 

 

[Pitaya 2,576]

7 hours ago, Morten Loegstrup said:

So the only form that has to be submitted is Form I-751 roughly 90 days before GC expires?

As others have said, read the VJ ROC Guide, https://www.visajourney.com/content/751guide/ , and some of the pinned pertinent threads at the top of the first forum page.

 

Good luck on your immigration journey. 

[Georgia16 2,858]

On 7/13/2019 at 12:04 PM, Morten Loegstrup said:

So the only form that has to be submitted is Form I-751 roughly 90 days before GC expires?

A lot more then the form.

 

You have to prove a co mingling of life with your spouse from the time you are married to the time your sent in ROC. You have plenty of time but it's good to start preparing already now.

 

Joint financial stuff is always a very strong evidence 

Joint healthcare, insurance, lease/mortgage/ beneficiaries on insurance/retirement.

Joint tax returns and so on all those stuff you can start on and then add to doing the years.

 

[Morten Loegstrup 0]

I assume it is required to schedule a Biometric or do you just leave a check for the amount and then they schedule for you?

[cosmonauts 125]

On 1/30/2020 at 6:44 PM, Morten Loegstrup said:

I assume it is required to schedule a Biometric or do you just leave a check for the amount and then they schedule for you?

You send the biometrics and form fee with the package. They will notify you later (probably months later) when to show up for biometrics, same as in AOS

[Morten Loegstrup 0]

Hi Tamaara

 

Thanks for information, much appreciated.