I-751 Concerns

[PR23 3]

I am a UK citizen living legally in the US on a PRC, having married a US citizen back in 2022. The visa process was long but straightforward, and I've been here almost a year now.

 

At the end of January 2026, the 90-day window opens for me to file to remove the conditions on my PRC. Given the current climate and issues in the US currently, I'm concerned they won't process this at all, or delay it until my current PRC expires, then make me leave.

 

The fact I'm here legally doesn't seem to be the safety blanket I hoped it would be...

 

Anyone have any thoughts/advice/experience with this? Should I be worried?

 

TIA

[OldUser 8,789]

Your worries are understandable, but based on what we see you should not have issue removing conditions.

 

Once you file I-751, you'll get extension letter for 4 years proving your status.

 

Even when your GC expires, you remain a resident until immigration judge decides you're not.

 

Just read monthly filers feedback, you'll understand the process works, despite of being slow. In early 2027 you may become eligibile to apply for citizenship, even if I-751 is still pending. 

Edited April 14 by OldUser

[PR23 3]

2 minutes ago, OldUser said:

Your worries are understandable, but based on what we see you should not have issue removing conditions.

 

Once you file I-751, you'll get extension letter for 4 years proving your status.

 

Even when your GC expires, you remain a resident until immigration judge decides you're not.

 

Yeah, I just saw online that simply filing the I-751 automatically extends the validity of the PRC by 48 months, which is a small comfort.

 

I'm also eligible to file the N-400 for Citizenship after 3 years of being here, so I may very well end up doing that before receiving an answer on the I-751 anyway.

 

But still... I imagine most people are worried at the moment.

 

I appreciate your comments, thank you!

[OldUser 8,789]

2 minutes ago, PR23 said:

 

Yeah, I just saw online that simply filing the I-751 automatically extends the validity of the PRC by 48 months, which is a small comfort.

 

 

Only proof of status gets extended by 48 month. The status itself doesn't expire.

[Boiler 46,757]

3 years less 90 days from when you got a GC

 

i always assumed most people do not avidly follow the media

[PR23 3]

3 minutes ago, Boiler said:

3 years less 90 days from when you got a GC

 

i always assumed most people do not avidly follow the media

 

For the N-400, you mean? Yeah, I didn't realise that could be filed with a pending I-751, so that's a huge relief.

 

Still not completely comfortable at the moment, but this does help ease worries a little.

[ArethisPT 32]

18 hours ago, PR23 said:

 

For the N-400, you mean? Yeah, I didn't realise that could be filed with a pending I-751, so that's a huge relief.

 

Still not completely comfortable at the moment, but this does help ease worries a little.

Hey there, this is kinda funny, you married your wife in 2022, I married mine in 2021, your 90 day window starts in Jan next year, mine started in Jan this year lol.

 

Anyway, don't worry about it, I understand your concerns but like @OldUser said (he's the best at advices) just file it and you'll get that extension letter for 48 months, but meanwhile if you want, you can do the N-400 and they expedite the I-751 to accommodate the N-400 faster processing time, after that, no more dealing with USCIS.

[Crazy Cat 43,327]

2 minutes ago, ArethisPT said:

and they expedite the I-751 to accommodate the N-400 faster processing time,

Sometimes, that is the case....but not always.  However, I always recommend submitting the N-400 as soon as possible.  After waiting 40 months for our I-751 to be approved, wife submitted her N-400.  Four months later, both the I-751 and N-400 were approved after a combo intervoew. 

[Crazy Cat 43,327]

19 hours ago, PR23 said:

I am a UK citizen living legally in the US on a PRC, having married a US citizen back in 2022. The visa process was long but straightforward, and I've been here almost a year now.

 

At the end of January 2026, the 90-day window opens for me to file to remove the conditions on my PRC. Given the current climate and issues in the US currently, I'm concerned they won't process this at all, or delay it until my current PRC expires, then make me leave.

 

The fact I'm here legally doesn't seem to be the safety blanket I hoped it would be...

 

Anyone have any thoughts/advice/experience with this? Should I be worried?

 

TIA

Unless you have violated the law, or you are not in a bona fide marriage, your fears are unfounded.  First of all, you will receive a 48 month extension letter when you submit an I-751.  That will extend the expiration date of your card for 4 years.  Secondly, a Green Card expiration date would affect only evidence of your legal status.  It does not expire your status, itself,  as a legal resident.  The media is stirring up a lot of baseless fear mongering right now.  I would just ignore it. 

Edited April 15 by Crazy Cat