Conditional residence and I-9

[kt180 0]

Hi guys,

I'm still in conditional residence, about a year from filing for removal of conditions. Those of you who worked on your

conditional 2-year green cards, can you help me out? I'm about to start a new job and need to fill out an I-9.

Which box should I check in section 1 of the I-9 -- "lawful permanent resident" (even though I'm still in conditional status)?

Also, did any of you experience problems with employment because of the expiration date on your 2-year green card?

Thanks.

[NArocks 13]

You are a Lawful Permanent Resident........

My husband has no expeirenced any problems

[Otto 83]

Hi guys,

I'm still in conditional residence, about a year from filing for removal of conditions. Those of you who worked on your

conditional 2-year green cards, can you help me out? I'm about to start a new job and need to fill out an I-9.

Which box should I check in section 1 of the I-9 -- "lawful permanent resident" (even though I'm still in conditional status)?

Also, did any of you experience problems with employment because of the expiration date on your 2-year green card?

Thanks.

The only difference between the two (Conditional/2-year and Unconditional/10-year) cards is the validity period - otherwise you are a Lawful Permanent Resident with either card - there is no difference in rights or privileges. The only thing an employer will do (or should) is re-verify your status when the 2-year card expires (often they forget or don't have a way to remember to do so).

[kt180 0]

Hi guys,

I'm still in conditional residence, about a year from filing for removal of conditions. Those of you who worked on your

conditional 2-year green cards, can you help me out? I'm about to start a new job and need to fill out an I-9.

Which box should I check in section 1 of the I-9 -- "lawful permanent resident" (even though I'm still in conditional status)?

Also, did any of you experience problems with employment because of the expiration date on your 2-year green card?

Thanks.

The only difference between the two (Conditional/2-year and Unconditional/10-year) cards is the validity period - otherwise you are a Lawful Permanent Resident with either card - there is no difference in rights or privileges. The only thing an employer will do (or should) is re-verify your status when the 2-year card expires (often they forget or don't have a way to remember to do so).

Thanks, NArocks and Otto und Karin. Yes, I was wondering about re-verification too (there are conflicting views on this on the web). In principle, one could just use a driver's license and a social security card (without the restrictive legend) for the I-9 and the employer wouldn't know when your card expires. On the other hand, it's a good reminer to file for conditions if the employer insists on re-verifying :-)