SonnyandMikey

3 minutes ago, aleful said:

hi

 

do you have a copy front and back of your GC? you will need to submit a copy of your card to be able to file for citizenship

  

 

Yes, I do have photocopies of both sides.

My citizenship application is pretty much ready. I'm just concerned about what might happen on the oath ceremony day when they ask me about my green card and I don't have the old one, and the new one hasn't even arrived yet 😧

My situation is a bit unusual. I found a couple of posts here for people going through something similar but not exactly the same, that's why I'm starting a new post. Here is the story:

• I filed I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence in January 2018.
• I received an I-797 Notice of Action which extends my conditional resident status for an additional 18 months.
• My conditional green card (permanent resident card) expired in March 2018.
• I lost my wallet with the expired conditional green card in it last month.
• So now, I have the I-797 Notice of Action documents that extend my conditional permanent residency status but I do not have the expired conditional green card itself (The physical, original card itself).
• Now, I'm eligible to submit my N-400, Application for Naturalization to get my citizenship

Now, given the above context, here are my questions:

• What happens if the N-400 application is approved, the biometrics and interview are done, and it's the oath ceremony when I'm supposed to be getting my naturalization certificate, but by that time, I still don't have my 10-year green card and I don't have my old expired green card? I read somewhere that they wouldn't give me my naturalization certificate if I don't hand them my green card on that day!
• Should I file an I-90 application? Does it even apply for my case? I already have an I-751 going. Also, does it even work to file an I-90 to replace a lost green card that also happens to be expired?

I'd really appreciate your input here. Thank you!