Applying for a Schengen Visa with expiring Conditional Green Card: Seeking Advice

[OldUser 6,709]

3 minutes ago, platinum-android said:

 

 

I mailed my I-751 just yesterday, and I'm sure I'll receive the NOA by the time of my departure, so I don't think boarding should be a problem for me. So you're saying I can get a Germany visa even before I get my NOA despite my GC expiring during my time in Germany?

I believe you're should be able to get visa. I don't have personal experience. ESD may know better.

[ESD 6]

22 hours ago, platinum-android said:

 

Thanks for sharing! What exactly is the requirement for Germany? They just need your Green Card to be valid for your return journey to the US? My green card is actually expiring in the middle of my proposed trip to EU.

You only need a valid green card for Germany (no requirement for 3-months validity after return).

This is a link to the visa processing center: https://usa.blsgermanyvisa.com/

They list all the requirements there.

I see! I think you should wait for the extension letter in that case. My experience is a little bit different because my green card wouldn't expire until a month after my return. (my guess is that they don't care because they expect you to take care of it to be able to come back to the US but that's just a guess. FYI the German consulate is very responsive to inquiries: https://www.germany.info/us-en)

Edited September 20, 2023 by ESD