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Hi - it's amazing how quickly time passes and how easily we forget. This place was my lifeline for over a year, and now I feel like I have to relearn everything. 

 

We got a temporary green card for my husband due to the fact we were shy of two years married when we moved to the U.S. & Come June 2024, my husband's green card will expire, so I am starting to look into the Adjustment of Status process. I feel like I'm on ground 0 again. Can someone point me in the direction of a thread outlining the process (yes, I've tried to search but not seeing anything I'm looking for). If someone could point me in the right direction of where to start, what's needed, timelines, etc. 


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11 minutes ago, Sammy.NZ said:

Hi - it's amazing how quickly time passes and how easily we forget. This place was my lifeline for over a year, and now I feel like I have to relearn everything. 

 

We got a temporary green card for my husband due to the fact we were shy of two years married when we moved to the U.S. & Come June 2024, my husband's green card will expire, so I am starting to look into the Adjustment of Status process. I feel like I'm on ground 0 again. Can someone point me in the direction of a thread outlining the process (yes, I've tried to search but not seeing anything I'm looking for). If someone could point me in the right direction of where to start, what's needed, timelines, etc. 


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Stop looking to adjust status.  You need to look at "Removal of Conditions".  Click on the word Guides at the top of any page here

 

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Hi, you need to file I-751, Removal of Conditions.

 

Adjustment of status is for people with non-immigrant visas wanting to get GC.

 

 

Here's the right forum:

https://www.visajourney.com/forums/forum/86-removing-conditions-on-residency-general-discussion/

 

What's amazing about that forum, is you can look at timelines by browsing groups.

 

You're looking for 20-24 months on average to remove conditions.

 

If your husband decides to apply for citizenship meanwhile, he can, even if I-751 is pending. 

 

You cannot skip I-751. It's a requirement before N-400.

 

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Crazy Cat   39,285

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***Moved to Removing Conditions on Residency***

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

August 7, 2022: Wife filed N-400 Online under 5 year rule.

November 10, 2022: Received "Interview is scheduled" letter.

December 12, 2022:  Received email from Dallas office informing me (spouse) to be there for combo interview.

December 14, 2022: Combo Interview for I-751 and N-400 Conducted.

January 26, 2023: Wife's Oath Ceremony completed at the Plano Event Center, Plano, Texas!!!😁

February 6, 2023: Wife's Passport Application submitted in Dallas, Texas.

March 21, 2023:   Wife's Passport Delivered!!!!

May 15, 2023 (about):  Naturalization Certificate returned from Passport agency!!

 

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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16 minutes ago, Sammy.NZ said:

Hi - it's amazing how quickly time passes and how easily we forget. This place was my lifeline for over a year, and now I feel like I have to relearn everything. 

 

We got a temporary green card for my husband due to the fact we were shy of two years married when we moved to the U.S. & Come June 2024, my husband's green card will expire, so I am starting to look into the Adjustment of Status process. I feel like I'm on ground 0 again. Can someone point me in the direction of a thread outlining the process (yes, I've tried to search but not seeing anything I'm looking for). If someone could point me in the right direction of where to start, what's needed, timelines, etc. 


Cheers

 

 

 

Use this guide.  It's pretty good.  We used it.

 

 

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

August 7, 2022: Wife filed N-400 Online under 5 year rule.

November 10, 2022: Received "Interview is scheduled" letter.

December 12, 2022:  Received email from Dallas office informing me (spouse) to be there for combo interview.

December 14, 2022: Combo Interview for I-751 and N-400 Conducted.

January 26, 2023: Wife's Oath Ceremony completed at the Plano Event Center, Plano, Texas!!!😁

February 6, 2023: Wife's Passport Application submitted in Dallas, Texas.

March 21, 2023:   Wife's Passport Delivered!!!!

May 15, 2023 (about):  Naturalization Certificate returned from Passport agency!!

 

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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In a nutshell:

1. I-751 needs to be filed within 90 days of GC expiration. Not earlier, not later.

2. You need to submit a lot of evidence of bonafide marriage to ensure you don't get RFE.

3. You send the packet with forms and evidence, wait for biometrics appointment (can be waived by USCIS).

4. You will receive I-797 aka extension letter which would extend validity of expired GC by 48 months. It can be used together with expired GC to travel or prove status

5. You then wait a long while to get any update. It could be RFE, interview (can be waived), or decision on I-751.

 

Also, if your husband's social security card says "Valid for work only with DHS authorization" - go to SSA office any time now, file SS-5 and get unrestricted SS card. This can be used with driver's license or state ID instead of GC for I-9 verification at work. Forget about showing GC to employers, it has major drawbacks.

 

I hope this helps and good luck!

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