Green card extension when applying for naturalization

[kiwirst 39]

After traveling home for Christmas and realizing my green card needs renewing with 6 months left on it, it raised a question or two.

 

If I apply for citizenship will my GC get the 24 month extension the same as if I renewed my GC for 10 years?

 

Should I apply for both? Which one first?

[ImmigrantKrish 75]

Just now, kiwirst said:

After traveling home for Christmas and realizing my green card needs renewing with 6 months left on it, it raised a question or two.

 

If I apply for citizenship will my GC get the 24 month extension the same as if I renewed my GC for 10 years?

 

Should I apply for both? Which one first?

You will get a two year extension on GC when you apply for N-400, starting Dec. No need to go for GC again if you plan to be citizen.

[kiwirst 39]

9 minutes ago, ImmigrantKrish said:

You will get a two year extension on GC when you apply for N-400, starting Dec. No need to go for GC again if you plan to be citizen.

Thanks, we figured that but couldn't find it specifically spelled out.

[ImmigrantKrish 75]

4 minutes ago, kiwirst said:

Thanks, we figured that but couldn't find it specifically spelled out.

Simple google search got me the link. Please go thru it

https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/alerts/uscis-updates-policy-to-automatically-extend-green-cards-for-naturalization-applicants

[kiwirst 39]

Just now, ImmigrantKrish said:

Simple google search got me the link. Please go thru it

https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/alerts/uscis-updates-policy-to-automatically-extend-green-cards-for-naturalization-applicants

Thanks!

[nastra30 2,284]

*If you have a 10-year GC and you file N400, you'll automatically get a 24 month extension on GC.

*If you have 2-year GC you'll still need to file I-751 to remove conditions before you file N400. Filing I-751 will get you a 24 months extension.

Edited January 5, 2023 by nastra30

[ImmigrantKrish 75]

10 minutes ago, nastra30 said:

*If you have a 10-year GC and you file N400, you'll automatically get a 24 month extension on GC.

*If you have 2-year GC you'll still need to file I-751 to remove conditions before you file N400. Filing I-751 will get you a 24 months extension.

This is the correct answer and is valid for both cases, 10 years gc or 2 year gc.

[Crazy Cat 41,810]

1 hour ago, kiwirst said:

Thanks, we figured that but couldn't find it specifically spelled out.

It's a very recent change. 

[kiwirst 39]

Planning to file my N-400 this month but I'm curious as to how long after filing I could travel out of the country.

Is the 24 month GC extension automatic on receipt of application? 

Is there a ban on travel until a certain step in the process has been reached?

Thanks for the help, my job potentially takes me out of the country this year (Canada) plus we are planning possible Europe travel later in the year.

[Verrou 1,962]

how long is ur job trip is gonna last? days? weeks?  months?

 

[kiwirst 39]

1 hour ago, Misscloud said:

how long is ur job trip is gonna last? days? weeks?  months?

 

Days if it happens, Europe would be over 2 weeks but October 

[Verrou 1,962]

4 minutes ago, kiwirst said:

Days if it happens, Europe would be over 2 weeks but October 

no problem. bring ur expired GC card + the extension letter ( make sure it's not expired and valid when u travel )

[kiwirst 39]

5 hours ago, Misscloud said:

no problem. bring ur expired GC card + the extension letter ( make sure it's not expired and valid when u travel )

That's the question, when does that letter get issued, immediately on application or is it delayed?

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