i751 during citizenship pedning.

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I have 2 year green card and I applied for citizenship couple weeks ago ( I applied citizenship as military member )

I have about one year left of green card.

If my green card expires before I get citizenship do I still have to file i-751?

Somebody told me she just let her 2 years green card expired and it didn't matter because she had her citizenship pending, is it true??

[Dashinka 24,172]

I found this and although it is a bit dated, it makes sense.  You may want to research INA 329 for more in depth analysis as this is not directly from a USCIS source.

 

Good Luck!
 

Questions and Answers July 2, 2009

Q. I am a Conditional Resident, an active member of the U.S. Armed Forces, and have filed an Application for Naturalization (Form N-400), based on qualifying military service. My Conditional Residence is going to expire in the upcoming months. Do I need to file a Petition to Remove the Conditions on Residence (Form I-751), to acquire Permanent Resident status even if my Application for Naturalization is pending?

A. If you were enlisted or inducted in the United States (or the Canal Zone, American Samoa, or Swain’s Island, or onboard a public vessel owned or operated by the U.S. for noncommercial service), and are applying under section 329 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), you are not required to file Form I-751 while your Application for Naturalization is pending. However, if at the time of enlistment or reenlistment you were not enlisted or inducted in those geographical areas, you are required to file a Form I-751 while your application is pending. If your Form N-400 is denied for any reason, you will be required to file Form I-751 if you have not already done so to acquire Permanent Resident status.

https://www.usavisanow.com/uscis-qas-for-members-of-the-military/

 

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I should have followed my own advice.  😄

 

F. Conditional Permanent Residence and Naturalization during Hostilities

If the applicant is a conditional permanent resident and is eligible to naturalize on the basis of military service during hostilities^[20] without being an LPR based on being in the United States during enlistment or induction, the applicant is not required to file or have an approved Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence (Form I-751) before his or her Application for Naturalization (Form N-400) may be approved.

 

https://www.uscis.gov/policy-manual/volume-12-part-i-chapter-3

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2 hours ago, Dashinka said:

I should have followed my own advice.  😄

 

F. Conditional Permanent Residence and Naturalization during Hostilities

If the applicant is a conditional permanent resident and is eligible to naturalize on the basis of military service during hostilities^[20] without being an LPR based on being in the United States during enlistment or induction, the applicant is not required to file or have an approved Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence (Form I-751) before his or her Application for Naturalization (Form N-400) may be approved.

 

https://www.uscis.gov/policy-manual/volume-12-part-i-chapter-3

 

 

 

OMG THANK YOU!! how come i never find this?! thank you