When to start my conditional GC renewal process??

[Redwings 0]

Hello everyone,

I have received my conditional green card on: 2013-04-19. Now I would like to know when to start the process of removal of conditions on my GC???

Married in court:- 2012-11-29

Is it easy to do by ourself? Or is it wise to hire an attorney??

Your advice is very important and thanks in advance.

Thanks,

[TBoneTX 45,273]

*** Thread moved from K-1 Process forum to the Removing Conditions forum -- topic involves that phase. ***

[Moderator hat off]

Read the Guides (link atop any VJ page) for ROC.

I took the advice of a wise VJ member. Starting from the time of marriage, I took everything that could remotely qualify as evidence for ROC, and I threw it into a box. When ROC time came, I had more than enough support to choose from.

Outstanding evidence that's often overlooked: Wills, medical powers of attorney, HIPAA releases, and similar documents. These are helpful for ROC but even more crucial to have in "life."

[Redwings 0]

I don't think TBoneTx has answered my questions....

Please can someone give me direct answers to above questions........?

[landr 126]

From the VJ guide (my emphasis):

When to File:

If you are filing jointly, the I-751 form must be filed within the 90 days just preceding the expiration date on your permanent residence card. This is the date that your conditional residence expires. Note that, despite the fact that you may see word "anniversary" used in a confusing way regarding the filing date for removal of conditions, your wedding date is completely irrelevant to determining the window of time during which you may file for removal of conditions. If you and your spouse are outside the United States on orders of the U.S. Government during the period in which the petition must be filed, you may file it within 90 days of your return to the United States. See the USCIS webpage for more specific instructions, and search the forum for stories of several people who have done this successfully.

It is very important to file the I-751 within the correct window of time, and be sure not to file it before the 90-day window. If you file it too early, they will send your application back. You may file at any time during the 90 day window, but it is prudent to file fairly early in the window.

If you fail to properly file the Form I-751 (Petition to Remove the Conditions on Residence) within the 90-day period before your second anniversary as a conditional resident, your conditional resident status will automatically be terminated and the USCIS will order removal proceedings against you. You will receive a notice from the USCIS telling you that you have failed to remove the conditions, and you will also receive a Notice to Appear at a hearing. At the hearing you may review and rebut the evidence against you. You are responsible for proving that you complied with the requirements (the USCIS is not responsible for proving that you did not comply with the requirements).

The USCIS may send a reminder to file this petition on time, however you should not rely on this reminder -- postal delivery is never without faults. Not receiving the letter is not an excuse for filing late.

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

As TBoneTX suggested, start the process by gathering evidence for ROC as soon as you get married, including paraphernalia from your wedding, e.g., photos.

I suspect that if you can do visa applications and adjustment applications by yourself then you can do ROC by yourself. A lawyer is only useful if you have immigration or legal issues that may raise red flags with your application.

[baron555 934]

Do it yourself.

[DC85 113]

your i751 period will open 90 days before the expiration date of your GC

you don't need a lawyer , just go over the guide and if you have a question we are here to help

Good luck

[Redwings 0]

Thanks to everyone for your advise.. Sometimes even you know where to look for an answer it feels better to hear from someone..:-) I will start my process from January.... But I have tons of questions so I will ask in another thread.

Thanks again...