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[StarA 0]

Hi guys!

I did an adjustment of status from student visa to 2 year GC and got the GC 1 march 2009.

I was thinking of sending in application to remove conditions to get a 10 year GC the first January 2012.

This would be exactly 1 year and 9 months.

Question 1: Is the time ok? Too early?

Question 2: I was thinking of buying tickets now to visit my family 3 weeks around middle of January returning in February.

I know when adjusting status you shouldn't travel unless it's been approved. Is it the same thing when removing conditions?

Please let me know if you are 100% sure. Since when they receive my application, I would be outside US.

THANK YOU!!!!!!

[StarA 0]

ps: 2 year GC expires 03/01/12

[trillium13 84]

Count back 90 days from your expiry date. That is when you can file for ROC. You would need your NOA1 to get back into the US, if your GC has expired by that time.

[Inky 1,110]

You should wait until biometrics is taken before leaving.

[trillium13 84]

You should wait until biometrics is taken before leaving.

Another good point, not sure how I forgot about this one.

[StarA 0]

damn..that means I cant book the flight now.

Ok as soon as I receive a NOA1 (its a receipt right? for what?)

And as soon as I went and done the biometrics, I can go right after that and be away 3 weeks?

[Lisa and Ian 7]

Hi guys!

I did an adjustment of status from student visa to 2 year GC and got the GC 1 march 2009.

I was thinking of sending in application to remove conditions to get a 10 year GC the first January 2012.

This would be exactly 1 year and 9 months.

Question 1: Is the time ok? Too early?

Question 2: I was thinking of buying tickets now to visit my family 3 weeks around middle of January returning in February.

I know when adjusting status you shouldn't travel unless it's been approved. Is it the same thing when removing conditions?

Please let me know if you are 100% sure. Since when they receive my application, I would be outside US.

THANK YOU!!!!!!

If your initial 2 year greencard was received around March 1, 2009, wouldn't it have expired by March 1, 2011?

[StarA 0]

If your initial 2 year greencard was received around March 1, 2009, wouldn't it have expired by March 1, 2011?

I'm sorry I meant I got it March 1 2010

Ok as soon as I receive a NOA1 (its a receipt right? for what?)

And as soon as I done the biometrics, I can go right after that and be away 3 weeks?

[Lisa and Ian 7]

I'm sorry I meant I got it March 1 2010

Ok as soon as I receive a NOA1 (its a receipt right? for what?)

And as soon as I done the biometrics, I can go right after that and be away 3 weeks?

NOA1 is the receipt that also says your greencard is extended.

There is a long wait after biometrics, so 3 weeks will be alright.

Here are the current stats: http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/liftstats.php?cfl=$cfl

Edited October 31, 2011 by Lisa and Ian

[Inky 1,110]

NOA1 is the receipt that also says your greencard is extended.

There is a long wait after biometrics, so 3 weeks will be alright.

Here are the current stats: http://www.visajourn...ts.php?cfl=$cfl

Not everyone has a long wait for biometrics. Biometrics appointments are based on the ASC center and how busy or slow they are. Some people got their biometrics VERY quickly for September filers. Had they left for a trip they would be in a lot of problems with missing biometrics.

[Lisa and Ian 7]

Not everyone has a long wait for biometrics. Biometrics appointments are based on the ASC center and how busy or slow they are. Some people got their biometrics VERY quickly for September filers. Had they left for a trip they would be in a lot of problems with missing biometrics.

I said "after biometrics"

[StarA 0]

Ok correct me if I am wrong.

After I have DONE the scheduled biometrics, I have to wait for some sort of notification that my GC has been extended.

And Not until I have that paper in my hand, can I travel outside US.

If above statement is incorrect please let me know, if not, Thank you all very much, appreciate it !!!!

[Inky 1,110]

Ok correct me if I am wrong.

After I have DONE the scheduled biometrics, I have to wait for some sort of notification that my GC has been extended.

And Not until I have that paper in my hand, can I travel outside US.

If above statement is incorrect please let me know, if not, Thank you all very much, appreciate it !!!!

Wrong. the NOA1 is sent BEFORE biometrics and that has the extension on it. That is the paper you bring with you when you travel.

[StarA 0]

Wrong. the NOA1 is sent BEFORE biometrics and that has the extension on it. That is the paper you bring with you when you travel.

I'm so sorry. Ok so I get the NOA1, go to the biometric, after that I can leave without having to wait for ADDITIONAL notification or papers AFTER the biometric is done.

Correct?

[trillium13 84]

Correct.