Had temp greencard 2 years.. next step?

[sgrrsh26 0]

Hey everyone,

Our lawyer was asking way to much and money is tight right now so I figured i'd give it a go on my own. My wife and I have been married coming up on 2 years. Her temporary greencard expires on 2/15/2013 and from what I collected from the lawyer is that we can submit the next form(s) 90 days prior to it expiring. Now what is it we have to do for the next step? Hope someone can point me in the right direction.. our lawyer really screwed us over.

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

Look up and file the form I-751. It is very straightforward and does not require a lawyer. If her card expires Feb 2013, you can file sometime in December of this year, and no earlier.

[sgrrsh26 0]

Look up and file the form I-751. It is very straightforward and does not require a lawyer. If her card expires Feb 2013, you can file sometime in December of this year, and no earlier.

just found that form too, the lawyer wanted $600 for that one form!! Unbelievable. Thank you

Edited July 24, 2012 by sgrrsh26

[mamaSue 38]

If everything's straightforward, you don't really need to be wasting time or money on a lawyer.

The process is called removal of Conditions and it's the easiest one there is.

Just follow the USCIS guidelines..send them whatever they need, get biometrics done, and, chances are, no interview will be needed.

[Udella&Wiz 325]

Hey everyone,

Our lawyer was asking way to much and money is tight right now so I figured i'd give it a go on my own. My wife and I have been married coming up on 2 years. Her temporary greencard expires on 2/15/2013 and from what I collected from the lawyer is that we can submit the next form(s) 90 days prior to it expiring. Now what is it we have to do for the next step? Hope someone can point me in the right direction.. our lawyer really screwed us over.

Head to the removal of conditions forum. You can apply for ROC 90 days prior to to the expiry date...count 90 days backwards from 2/15/13 and you have your date when you can file ROC.

Good luck - read the ROC forum, read the ROC guide. Start getting your evidence together now so you're not scrambling come next Nov.

Edited July 24, 2012 by Udella&Wiz

[Penguin_ie 5,993]

** Moving from US Citizenship to Removal of Conditions forum, as this is the process OP needs to go through. ***

[Wyatt's Torch 45]

just found that form too, the lawyer wanted $600 for that one form!! Unbelievable. Thank you

Actually, filing the I-751 costs $600. The lawyer may have wanted the same amount...I don't know...but just to file the I-751, you'll need to drop $600.

Having said all that, you really don't need a lawyer for this part of the process. Just read through the guides and make sure you file as soon as you're eligible (mid-November in your case). Be prepared to wait for nearly a year though.

[BULLWINKLE 3]

Hey y'all! Just wondering where the REMOVAL OF CONDITIONS Forum is? I can't seem to find it?

I can't believe 2 years is already up and it's time to remove conditions! I'm hoping to get some help with this process, once again.. from all of you wonderful people here on VJ!!!

Thanks!!!!

PS: Good to be back on this site... it's like a visit home

[RebeccaAndPhil 5]

Hey y'all! Just wondering where the REMOVAL OF CONDITIONS Forum is? I can't seem to find it?

I can't believe 2 years is already up and it's time to remove conditions! I'm hoping to get some help with this process, once again.. from all of you wonderful people here on VJ!!!

Thanks!!!!

PS: Good to be back on this site... it's like a visit home

You're now on it

And to the OP: I agree with others you do not need a lawyer for ROC unless your case is a complicated one. Check out the guide on this site: http://www.visajourney.com/content/751guide and it'll walk you through it!

[Michelle Sahagun 0]

hi, you will file her I-751 form which you can print it out on the website of USCIS, i think on november u should send the pocket out to uscis. u dont need attorney for this. here i copy of my cover letter, its a list of what inside of my pocket

Dear. USCIS Examiner

Good day, Im _______ and me and my husband is filling a joint petition for removal of conditional resident for myself. We are happily married, living together and request that this petition will accepted for removal of my conditional residence and for my daughter.

Enclosed also please find the following documents to verify the status of our marriage and ongoing relationship:

Money order worth $590

Form I-751

Copy of green card

Copy of our joint tax refund from 2009 - 2011

Copy of our car insurance with both of our names

Copy of the lease to our condominium

Some pictures of our family in important occasions

Copy of wedding invitation card from his cousin addressed to our names

Copy of some christmas cards addressed to our names

Copy of our son's birth certificate

Copy of my husband's old and new driver 's license showing the same address where we live before and present

Copy of magazines/ coupons mailed showing the same address

Copy of reminder letter from USCIS showing the same address

Please feel free to inquire for any addition of requirements or evidence for validity of our marriage, and you are always welcome to our home if you have any further questions or problem related to this petition.

Sincerely yours:

_____________________

(U.S citizen spouse)

thats all u need if you can provide much better proof then your good to go, if you have a joint bank account thats good too, if you guys have health insurance together, life insurance showing that you are both the beneficiaries then include it.. anything proof that u guys are living together and happily married..

Hope this will help. Im done with this and i am the one who prepared my I-751 of course my husband helped me too but ive done all the work lolz. he want me to do it by my self b'coz its my I-751 and that's all i want lolz... today 3pm my biometrics app. then will be waiting for the new GC for months..

[RBAL_TN 0]

Hey everyone,

Our lawyer was asking way to much and money is tight right now so I figured i'd give it a go on my own. My wife and I have been married coming up on 2 years. Her temporary greencard expires on 2/15/2013 and from what I collected from the lawyer is that we can submit the next form(s) 90 days prior to it expiring. Now what is it we have to do for the next step? Hope someone can point me in the right direction.. our lawyer really screwed us over.

As someone else mentioned, the I-751 process can take up to a year to complete - well beyond the 2 year expiration date. This is NOT a problem so don't panic. When you do file, you will get an NOA letter that states the 2 year card is extended for an additional year while your case is pending.

Do NOT lose this NOA letter.

If you travel outside of the US, carry this letter along with expired GC as this what will get you back in the US.

Good luck!