Green Card Renewal and Naturalization

[froyo 2]

Hi everyone! I got here on a k1 visa and applied for the removal of my "conditional status" on my green card last year December 2016. They received my application on January 4, 2017, and sent me a schedule for my biometrics. I did it on March 3, 2017, and until now I am waiting for my green card. My husband and I are hoping that I could submit my application to be a citizen this month since I will be a resident here in the US for 3 years next year in February 2018. 

 

One of the requirements to apply for a citizenship is the copy of the green card. Since I am still waiting for my new green card to arrive, I am wondering if I could use my old one? I read some posts that some people use their expired or old green card to apply for a citizenship. I am not sure if I could use mine since it's the conditional green card. 

 

I called USCIS but of course, their answers are pretty general and was not helpful at all. She told me that they are only processing October 2016 applications.

[viajero 14]

20 minutes ago, froyo said:

Hi everyone! I got here on a k1 visa and applied for the removal of my "conditional status" on my green card last year December 2016. They received my application on January 4, 2017, and sent me a schedule for my biometrics. I did it on March 3, 2017, and until now I am waiting for my green card. My husband and I are hoping that I could submit my application to be a citizen this month since I will be a resident here in the US for 3 years next year in February 2018. 

 

One of the requirements to apply for a citizenship is the copy of the green card. Since I am still waiting for my new green card to arrive, I am wondering if I could use my old one? I read some posts that some people use their expired or old green card to apply for a citizenship. I am not sure if I could use mine since it's the conditional green card. 

 

I called USCIS but of course, their answers are pretty general and was not helpful at all. She told me that they are only processing October 2016 applications.

 

 

yes you can use the old one.. I sent my expired GC and had no problems

Edited November 11, 2017 by viajero

[froyo 2]

On 11/11/2017 at 10:43 AM, viajero said:

 

 

yes you can use the old one.. I sent my expired GC and had no problems

Hi Viajero! Thank you for your response. So even though my old green card is under the conditional category (because of k1), that is okay? Just wanted to make sure The lady on the phone said if USCIS denies my application because of that, I will have to pay the fee again -- and I definitely do not want that to happen.

[candybabe 46]

5 minutes ago, froyo said:

Hi Viajero! Thank you for your response. So even though my old green card is under the conditional category (because of k1), that is okay? Just wanted to make sure The lady on the phone said if USCIS denies my application because of that, I will have to pay the fee again -- and I definitely do not want that to happen.

you should also send in a copy of the one year extension letter you received for your ROC - and also expect a joint interview for both ROC and N-400 - it seems to be the trend - in this case it would be indicated that your husband accompanies you to the interview - they may not allow him in but it will help....

[froyo 2]

2 hours ago, candybabe said:

you should also send in a copy of the one year extension letter you received for your ROC - and also expect a joint interview for both ROC and N-400 - it seems to be the trend - in this case it would be indicated that your husband accompanies you to the interview - they may not allow him in but it will help....

Thank you for the helpful information!!