remove conditions or naturalization?

[blueberry muffin 0]

hello everybody!

i need some input

my conditional resident card is about to expire october 2010 which means i need to lift my conditions around july

but is it possible for me not to lift my conditions instead go ahead and file for the naturalization w/o first getting my 10 year greencard?

I am presently overseas right now as part of my husband's orders, him being an active duty military

any input will be appreciated

thank you so much!

[Okalian 41]

Bllueberry_muffin,

If you've been married to your husband for atleast 3 years, then YES. Check this link https://www.cnic.navy.mil/navycni/groups/pu...icp_a134991.pdf

[Scott and Mhay 57]

I believe that if she had a conditional greencard she would have only been a LPR for less than 2 years...maybe married for about 2 1/2 years max??

I am under the assumption that you have not been married for 3 years yet....right? Either you or your husband can call the military helpline at 1-877-CIS-4MIL (1-877-247-4645). Since you are overseas, have your husband use the free line to an 800 number from DSN 809-463-3376 (dont dial 1 first..wait for dialtone and dial the military helpline)

Here is another helpful link for naturlization:

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/men...000082ca60aRCRD

(i just realized that this is the same as the "draft" link above)

Also from the timeline that you have (doesnt tell when you got your visa...but I am assuming late 2007 or early 2008 from your filing date)

Edited February 17, 2010 by Scott and Mhay

[john_and_marlene 162]

Even if you qualify for naturalization, you still have to file to lift conditions. If your LOC is still pending when the N-400 application is ready to be adjudicated, they may be adjudicated together, but the LOC must be filed.

[Okalian 41]

Even if you qualify for naturalization, you still have to file to lift conditions. If your LOC is still pending when the N-400 application is ready to be adjudicated, they may be adjudicated together, but the LOC must be filed.

Nope. Not in her case. Read the instructions carefully.

[john_and_marlene 162]

Nope. Not in her case. Read the instructions carefully.

Yeah, I missed the military overseas part.

[blueberry muffin 0]

thank you for the replies

and i read the new policy it was very helpful

yes we were married for 2 years and 2 months which is less than 3 years so i understand now that i have to lift my conditions

another quick question

it was said on the policy that i have to be 3 years of legal permanent resident before i can apply for naturalization

my question is does my 2 years of being conditional resident count as part of the 3 years LPR status or does the 3 years LPR start when my conditions are lifted?

thanks!

[john_and_marlene 162]

thank you for the replies

and i read the new policy it was very helpful

yes we were married for 2 years and 2 months which is less than 3 years so i understand now that i have to lift my conditions

another quick question

it was said on the policy that i have to be 3 years of legal permanent resident before i can apply for naturalization

my question is does my 2 years of being conditional resident count as part of the 3 years LPR status or does the 3 years LPR start when my conditions are lifted?

thanks!

How long is left on the overseas military assignment?

[blueberry muffin 0]

we still have 2 years left here in japan and maybe we'll extend for another year after that

[john_and_marlene 162]

Nope. Not in her case. Read the instructions carefully.

I have been looking and I have not found anything that excludes a conditional resident from lifting conditions based on an overseas assignment. The I-751 instructions do have specific instructions for those cases, but does not include an exemption from filing.

[blueberry muffin 0]

thank you so much for your help

i will go ahead and file to lift my conditions and just do the naturalization later

a friend of mine just confused me and told me that I should go ahead and file

but with the link that you sent me

it specifically states 3 years of being an LPR and i wouldn't be 3 years til next year

my only concern now is can i be able to apply next year since i will be 3 years of being an LPR or is it until 2013

[john_and_marlene 162]

thank you so much for your help

i will go ahead and file to lift my conditions and just do the naturalization later

a friend of mine just confused me and told me that I should go ahead and file

but with the link that you sent me

it specifically states 3 years of being an LPR and i wouldn't be 3 years til next year

my only concern now is can i be able to apply next year since i will be 3 years of being an LPR or is it until 2013

Your 3 years started with the 2 year conditional residence--it counts.

You will be able to apply next year

[blueberry muffin 0]

yay sweet =)

thanks!

have a good day!