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I received my I-797 "Welcome to the U.S.A." notice in the mail today, and found something curious. It doesn't say anything about the card being "conditional" and it says "Your new card will expire in 10 years". Shouldn't it expire in 2 years? Did I miss a step? I'm sure that's not the case, and when the actual card comes it will expire in 2 years, but I'm wondering if anyone else has received the same notice?

Thanks!

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notrepetiteashley Community Regular

notrepetiteashley   0

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It seems there was somebody else who received a 10-year GC and was supposed to get a 2-year card. Have you been married for 2 years or more or no? Sorry, I don't have time to check.

"Head high, shoulders back, purpose firm, and never slack!" ~Hetty King, Road to Avonlea (yes I am a Canadian-loving fool! Hahaha!) .png
5/23/03: Justin arrives to visit me in IA from SK.
6/7/03: We got married!
8/23/03: Filed I-130 from SK
8/25/03: Phoned border guards & asked if J could escort me back to IA, yes.
8/26/03: Arrive in IA
8/27/03: Went to USCIS local office to ask if J could stay in the US and file papers, yes
2004: I-130 approved!
6/05: Filed AOS/EAD
7/2/05: Rec'd receipt for I-485
8/05: Rec'd RFE for Biometrics
9/9/05: Rec'd RFE for medical
12/2/06: EAD APPROVED!
12/5/06: EAD card rec'd
1/15/06: AOS interview date for 4/11/06 at 11:00 a.m.
4/11/06: APPROVED!!!!!! NO MORE USCIS FOR 10 YEARS!!! WOOHOO!!! 2016...seems more like a page # than a year. Haha.

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DeanoTPS   0

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It seems there was somebody else who received a 10-year GC and was supposed to get a 2-year card. Have you been married for 2 years or more or no? Sorry, I don't have time to check.

No, I've only been married for 8 months. As far as I knew, I would be getting a 2 year conditional card. I certainly won't complain if that isn't the case!

notrepetiteashley Community Regular

notrepetiteashley   0

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Yeah, well...there is some discussion about that. Let me see if I can find it.

"Head high, shoulders back, purpose firm, and never slack!" ~Hetty King, Road to Avonlea (yes I am a Canadian-loving fool! Hahaha!) .png
5/23/03: Justin arrives to visit me in IA from SK.
6/7/03: We got married!
8/23/03: Filed I-130 from SK
8/25/03: Phoned border guards & asked if J could escort me back to IA, yes.
8/26/03: Arrive in IA
8/27/03: Went to USCIS local office to ask if J could stay in the US and file papers, yes
2004: I-130 approved!
6/05: Filed AOS/EAD
7/2/05: Rec'd receipt for I-485
8/05: Rec'd RFE for Biometrics
9/9/05: Rec'd RFE for medical
12/2/06: EAD APPROVED!
12/5/06: EAD card rec'd
1/15/06: AOS interview date for 4/11/06 at 11:00 a.m.
4/11/06: APPROVED!!!!!! NO MORE USCIS FOR 10 YEARS!!! WOOHOO!!! 2016...seems more like a page # than a year. Haha.

Dr_LHA Experienced

Dr_LHA   3

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It seems there was somebody else who received a 10-year GC and was supposed to get a 2-year card. Have you been married for 2 years or more or no? Sorry, I don't have time to check.

No, I've only been married for 8 months. As far as I knew, I would be getting a 2 year conditional card. I certainly won't complain if that isn't the case!

Out if interest, were you interviewed?

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DeanoTPS   0

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It seems there was somebody else who received a 10-year GC and was supposed to get a 2-year card. Have you been married for 2 years or more or no? Sorry, I don't have time to check.

No, I've only been married for 8 months. As far as I knew, I would be getting a 2 year conditional card. I certainly won't complain if that isn't the case!

Out if interest, were you interviewed?

No, I was a CSC transfer.

Dr_LHA Experienced

Dr_LHA   3

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No, I was a CSC transfer.

No offense, but ####### are USCIS thinking handing out 10 year green cards to people who they haven't even interviewed, and haven't met the supposed 2 year marriage limit required for non-conditional residency.

I hope this isn't a new policy that they haven't told us about.

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rebeccajo   14

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No, I was a CSC transfer.

No offense, but ####### are USCIS thinking handing out 10 year green cards to people who they haven't even interviewed, and haven't met the supposed 2 year marriage limit required for non-conditional residency.

I hope this isn't a new policy that they haven't told us about.

It's not new policy.

It's a prize. A golden egg. A 'congratulations'.

It's the gift that keeps on giving.

It comes with a Removal Order about 5 years from now.

Michaela_Hassan Proficient

Michaela_Hassan   1

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It's not new policy.

It's a prize. A golden egg. A 'congratulations'.

It's the gift that keeps on giving.

It comes with a Removal Order about 5 years from now.

Can you clarify removal order for me? when I got my green card looooooong time ago they didn't even expire lol. Do you have to remove conditions on even a 10 year card?

Thanks,

Michaela

Jun 26, 06 - 129-F filed

Sep 27, 06 - NOA2

Nov 28, 06 - INTERVIEW SUCCESS!!!

Dec 12, 06 - VISA IN HAND

Dec 29, 06 - MARRIED!!

Jan 8, 07 - filed for AOS and EAD

Apr 3, 07 - EAD approved!!!

Apr 7, 07 - EAD card arrived!

May 10, 07 - Interview....APPROVED!!!

May 23, 07 - GC in hand

Feb 10, 09 - I-751 sent to CSC

Feb 12, 09 - NOA1

Apr 20, 09 - Approved!

Jun 12, 09 - Card Production Ordered

Jun 19, 09 - 10 year GC Received

 

rebeccajo Grand Master

rebeccajo   14

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"Note that the current green card is the I-155. As of a few years ago, green cards must be renewed every 10 years. It does not mean your actual status will expire in 10 years, but it does mean that you will need to renew the card in order to enjoy many of the benefits of permanent resident status, such as working and traveling. In addition, those with a temporary green card, MUST apply to have their conditional status removed by filing Form I-751, within the 90 day period before your status will expire. In this case, you WILL lose your status if you don't apply, so it's extremely important to do so. Hold onto your green card and guard it carefully. A woman recently contacted us when she found out she lost if just days before a trip abroad. This can mean having to cancel your trip, or at the very least, going through a great deal of stress and spending lots of time (and possibly money) trying to get it replaced quickly. You may not succeed on time either."

from immigration.about.com

How do I know if I need to renew my Green Card?

Cards issued since 1989 have an expiration date on the front of the card that indicates a 10-year validity. If you were issued your Green Card about 10 years ago and the card has an expiration date on it, you should check the expiration date to see when your card needs to be renewed.

Do I need to renew my Green Card if it was issued between 1979 and 1988 but does not have an expiration date?

No. Green Cards issued between 1979 and 1988 do not have expiration dates and do not need to be renewed at this time. USCIS will develop a plan for replacing these cards at a future time.

Will I lose my permanent resident status if I do not renew my Green Card?

No, you will not lose your permanent resident status if you do not renew your Green Card–your permanent resident status will not expire or change. However, you are required by law to carry evidence of your status/registration (e.g. a valid, unexpired Green Card or the temporary proof of status you receive at the time of filing to renew your Green Card.)

from foreignborn.com

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Savanphil   3

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This seems to be happening often... dunno.gif

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12/03/2005: Married

10/13/2006: Interview Approved

10/26/2006: POE: EWR (ARRIVED) [/size]

182 days from filing to Visa in Hand!!![/color]

AOS/EAD

01/22/2007: Sent to The Lockbox.....let the games begin.....again

02/02/2007: NOA1's for both....the waiting game officially begins

02/15/2007: Biometrics appt.

04/11/2007: EAD APPROVED!! YI-HAW

04/21/2007: Received SSN#

05/23/2007: AOS Interview -------> APPROOOOOOVED!!!!!!

05/29/2007: Received Welcome letter

06/04/2007: Green Card in Hand!!!

122 Days from filing AOS to Green Card in Hand!!!

REMOVING CONDITIONS

05/21/2009: Filed to Remove Conditions

6/18/2009: Biometrics Done

09/14/2009: Approved!!!

Citizenship

2/15/2011: Filed N-400

3/28/2011: Biometrics <-- Done

5/09/2011: Naturalization Interview <--- APPROVED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

5/09/2011: Swearing in Ceremony (We're Done)

MY HUSBAND IS NOW A US CITIZEN

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notrepetiteashley Community Regular

notrepetiteashley   0

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Here's the link to the other person this happened to (Neonred): http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=58249

"Head high, shoulders back, purpose firm, and never slack!" ~Hetty King, Road to Avonlea (yes I am a Canadian-loving fool! Hahaha!) .png
5/23/03: Justin arrives to visit me in IA from SK.
6/7/03: We got married!
8/23/03: Filed I-130 from SK
8/25/03: Phoned border guards & asked if J could escort me back to IA, yes.
8/26/03: Arrive in IA
8/27/03: Went to USCIS local office to ask if J could stay in the US and file papers, yes
2004: I-130 approved!
6/05: Filed AOS/EAD
7/2/05: Rec'd receipt for I-485
8/05: Rec'd RFE for Biometrics
9/9/05: Rec'd RFE for medical
12/2/06: EAD APPROVED!
12/5/06: EAD card rec'd
1/15/06: AOS interview date for 4/11/06 at 11:00 a.m.
4/11/06: APPROVED!!!!!! NO MORE USCIS FOR 10 YEARS!!! WOOHOO!!! 2016...seems more like a page # than a year. Haha.

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Ngoc-Anh   1

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congratulations!!! :dance::dance:

06/02/2006 - filed I-129F

12/16/2006 - Enter States thru Atlanta

01/13/2007 - Marriage

01/19/2007 - Filed AOS and EAD to Chicago

02/06/2007 - NOA that AOS has been forwarded to CSC

02/12/2007 - Fingerprinting in St. Louis

03/28/2007 - email notification that card production ordered!!!! (Day 68)

04/20/2007 - GC in the mail.....no more USCIS for 2 years!!!!!

12/29/08 - Filed I-751 to VSC

01/12/09 - NOA in mail

01/24/09 - received ASC notice

02/06/09 - biometrics appointment in Orlando

02/09/09 - touch

06/01/09 - approval letter in mail

12/11/09 - Filed N-400 to NSC

12/14/09 - Package arrived at NSC

12/26/09 - NOA in mail

01/22/10 - Fingerprinting in Orlando

03/08/10 - Interview in Orlando (passed)

03/12/10 - Oath Ceremony

Matthew Quoc-Minh *11/29/08*

7 lbs 6 oz. (3.35 kg) and 20" (51cm)

01/29/09 (2-month-check-up): 11.9 lbs (5.4 kg) and 22" (56cm)

03/30/09 (4-month-check-up): 16.5 lbs (7.5 kg) and 25" (63cm)

05/29/09 (6-month-check-up): 19.2 lbs (8.7 kg) and 26" (66cm)

12/1/09 (12-month-check-up): 22 lbs (10 kg) and 30.3" (77cm)

06/11/10 (18-month-check-up): 27.5 lbs (12.5 kg) and 33.5" (85cm)

12/13/10 (24-month-check-up): 31.7 lbs (14.4 kg) and 35.8" (91cm)

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Traditions Way   0

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I received my I-797 "Welcome to the U.S.A." notice in the mail today, and found something curious. It doesn't say anything about the card being "conditional" and it says "Your new card will expire in 10 years". Shouldn't it expire in 2 years? Did I miss a step? I'm sure that's not the case, and when the actual card comes it will expire in 2 years, but I'm wondering if anyone else has received the same notice?

Thanks!

Congratulations! Is the GC attached to the Welcome letter?

 
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