If wait time for removal of conditions surpasses GC expiration...

[tanyakaraman 0]

This might be a dumb question, and if so please accept my advance apology...but....

I've noticed a lot of people experiencing very long wait times for approval at the Vermont Service Center. This is a little concerning, and although my husband's timeframe to remove conditions is at least a year away, I guess I am thinking ahead, and I have a couple questions.

First of all, what is your status if your application for removal of conditions is not approved before the conditional green card expires? Are you able to travel outside the country? Are you able to continue working?

Also, would it be prudent/possible to file earlier than the recommended 3-month window before the 2-year GC expires?

Thanks for any input!

Tanya

[Cassie 8]

First of all, what is your status if your application for removal of conditions is not approved before the conditional green card expires? Are you able to travel outside the country? Are you able to continue working?

Since many, if not all applicants do not get approved before the GC expires, you should receive a letter that extends the validity of your GC for one year. If you do not (because there were people that never received their letter), you need to get an INFOPASS appointment and go to your local District Office with proof that you sent in your petition to get the I-551 stamp in your passport which does the exact same thing as the letter. You are allowed to travel outside the country and continue to work.

And no, do not file before the 3 month window. Your packet will get sent back for filing early. I only know of one case where someone sent it in early and it was accepted, so I feel that was an exception, not the rule. Just be prepared and send it in the first day you are eligible if that will ease your mind. The 90 day rule is a rule, not a recommendation.

Edited September 5, 2008 by Cassie

[tanyakaraman 0]

Oh well that's a relief!! Thanks so much!

Tanya

First of all, what is your status if your application for removal of conditions is not approved before the conditional green card expires? Are you able to travel outside the country? Are you able to continue working?

Since many, if not all applicants do not get approved before the GC expires, you should receive a letter that extends the validity of your GC for one year. If you do not (because there were people that never received their letter), you need to get an INFOPASS appointment and go to your local District Office with proof that you sent in your petition to get the I-551 stamp in your passport which does the exact same thing as the letter. You are allowed to travel outside the country and continue to work.