i-485 & i751

[liangjai 0]

Filed the i485 when we married in 09, green card was received without interview not long after that. Now they are asking to file the i751 form, which is another $590??!! Do we have to get this done, I thought the i485 took care of everything? or it was just to change the status from a visitor to a conditional resident, now it's time to remove that condition? HELP!!!

[Drogs 24]

Check the Expiry date on Green Card, Conditional cards can be issued without interview.

Edited October 8, 2011 by Drogs

[hikergirl 277]

http://www.visajourney.com/content/751guide

The I-751 is to remove the conditions. If I'm not mistaken you need to file this within 90 days prior to the expiration of the conditional green card.

[Drogs 24]

That is indeed correct Hikergirl.

[Barca 10]

yes this needs to be done or you will be deported because you will lose your status as a permanent resident! pay attention like someone elese posted you can apply for it within 90 days of your card's expiry but not after unless you would have a valid reason! best of luck!

[bigdog 376]

Yep get on it.

[Kathryn41 3,205]

Getting a permanent green card is a two stage process if you are newly married. For marriages less than 2 years old when the AOS application is approved you get a 2 year conditional green card. The condition is that after 2 years you need to re-apply for a permanent green card by submitting an I-751 application verifying your marriage is/was valid and not entered into for immigration purposes. The I-751 requests a lot more details about your married life, but in many cases the application is approved based solely on the documents presented and no interview is needed. Your current green card will expire 2 years after the date it was issued. You need to have filed the I-751 within the 90 day window before the green card expiry date. It is important that you file BEFORE the green card expires as filing late can lead to your application being denied due to late filling.

When the I-751 is approved you will be an unconditional permanent resident and receive a green card that is valid for 10 years. You will have to renew the green card in 10 years if you don't become a citizen, but your permanent resident status is permanent. It doesn't expire in 10 years - only the card .

Unfortunately, yes there is another fee to be paid - the application fee and the biometrics fee - and you will have to do biometrics once again. You can download the forms and instructions from the USCIS website and you will get the most up to date forms and information: http://www.uscis.gov

Edited October 8, 2011 by Kathryn41

[liangjai 0]

Thans everyone for your help....much appreciated! Will get on that ASAP..

[Drogs 24]

Take time to read the forum and the valuable information contained within. remember to cover the 2 years of marriage showing financial co mingling and that you both share the same address, for example Bank statements send a few spanning the 2 years, Utility bills, copy both driving licenses together showing address.

i recommend reading the form and instructions a couple of times prior to filling it in.

[Matt & Bing 56]

Getting a permanent green card is a two stage process if you are newly married. For marriages less than 2 years old when the AOS application is approved you get a 2 year conditional green card. The condition is that after 2 years you need to re-apply for a permanent green card by submitting an I-751 application verifying your marriage is/was valid and not entered into for immigration purposes. The I-751 requests a lot more details about your married life, but in many cases the application is approved based solely on the documents presented and no interview is needed. Your current green card will expire 2 years after the date it was issued. You need to have filed the I-751 within the 90 day window before the green card expiry date. It is important that you file BEFORE the green card expires as filing late can lead to your application being denied due to late filling.

When the I-751 is approved you will be an unconditional permanent resident and receive a green card that is valid for 10 years. You will have to renew the green card in 10 years if you don't become a citizen, but your permanent resident status is permanent. It doesn't expire in 10 years - only the card .

Unfortunately, yes there is another fee to be paid - the application fee and the biometrics fee - and you will have to do biometrics once again. You can download the forms and instructions from the USCIS website and you will get the most up to date forms and information: http://www.uscis.gov

As usual, great info Kathtrn.

My wife does plan on becoming a US citizen but I am curious about renewing the permanent (10 year) green card. What kind of fees and filings are involved with that?

Thanks.