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Hello, 

My conditional green card expires on 16th November. 

The earliest I can apply for removal of conditions is 18th of August. 

I want to travel 18th of August or around about there for two weeks and then return. 

I have been made aware of the delays and need to travel with an extension letter, but does this apply to my situation? 

Any advice welcome as I'm really getting confused whether I can apply for removal of conditions on the 18th and then travel and return without an extension letter? 

Also, how is the extension letter received? Is there a lengthy waiting period? 


 

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Mike E Grand Master

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9 hours ago, jadmac said:

Any advice

Personally, because the extension letter would be likely to arrive while you are on vacation, I would not want to be be away from my mail box. The extension letter becomes a priceless possession after November 16. There is literally no amount of money you can spend to replace it.

 

Every time USPS informed delivery has told me mail from USPS was coming and it failed to arrive, I immediately went  to my post office to track down.

 

An extension letter is a hassle but life without it is unbearable.

 

9 hours ago, jadmac said:

welcome as I'm really getting confused whether I can apply for removal of conditions on the 18th and then travel and return without an extension letter?

yes you can. The extension letter is not needed until the physical card expires. 
 

9 hours ago, jadmac said:

Also, how is the extension letter received?

first class mail

9 hours ago, jadmac said:

Is there a lengthy waiting period

2 weeks or less most of the time. 

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10 hours ago, jadmac said:

I want to travel 18th of August or around about there for two weeks and then return. 

I would just file after the trip.

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Do it after your trip, there is absolutely no need to do it the exact day of. Take your time to prepare your packet!

“It’s been 84 years…” 

- Me talking about the progress of my I-751

 

 

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