I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence

[James-Bond007 6]

Experts - 

 

My wife entered the US 2 years ago,; our marriage was less than 2 years when she entered, therefore she received a 2-yr green card. We applied for the removal of condition,  and it was extended.

 

We'd like to know if someone here knows answers to the questions we currently have:

 

1 - How long does the process take? (we don't know whether or not to apply for I-131 while this is in process; we're planning a trip overseas)

2 - What are the steps of the process (interview etc...) like?

 

Thanks in advance for your inputs.

 

 

[millefleur 5,046]

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[Georgia16 2,858]

It takes about 12-18 months. 

Some get interview other don’t all you can do is wait. 

She can travel with expired GC + extension letter or with the stamp in her passport. Nothing else needed. 

[millefleur 5,046]

Also, if your wife is planning to apply for US citizenship, she can do that while the I-751 is processing/pending as long as she meets the "married for 3 years to a USC/lived in the US for 3 years" rule. This is common and many applicants do this during ROC.

Edited March 10, 2019 by millefleur

[USS_Voyager 1,972]

41 minutes ago, James-Bond007 said:

1 - How long does the process take? (we don't know whether or not to apply for I-131 while this is in process; we're planning a trip overseas)

2 - What are the steps of the process (interview etc...) like?

 

Thanks in advance for your inputs.

 

 

1) 15-20 months. Note: she has to file the I-751 within 90 days before her condional GC expires.

2) There could be an interview or not, depending on the quality of evidence submitted 

[James-Bond007 6]

thanks so much.