Hi, I just wanted to be entirely sure because I'm not in a straight-forward situation.
So I can start applying for Removal of Conditions on my 2-year greencard on Dec 10th 2024, but I will be in Vietnam living with my American husband as he has a 2-year work contract there, so I also have to apply for my reentry permit. I can't apply for it now since it will expire with my 2-year greencard.
I've decided to come back from Vietnam on January 5th 2025 to apply for everything, and by then I would have been away from the US for about 5 mths 2 weeks. My husband will not be flying back with me.
I have been advised here on VJ to apply for the I-751, get the receipt/48 months extension and then apply for my reentry permit I-131.
So questions:
1. Is my husband needed physically here in the US when I apply for both I-751 and I-131? From what I read, there is no need.
We plan to fill out the I-751 form with his signature + the check for the fees over in Vietnam, and I bring all of that back to the US and send it to the USCIS.
I have been told that biometrics should be re-used and that a physical interview isn't likely. I wasn't interviewed for my greencard.
2. I assume that I-131 is just me applying only, and biometrics will likely be re-used as well.
3. Also, is there any guide on VJ about the I-131? I couldn't find any, or is it very straight-forward?
We will both be flying back in July 2025, so I assume if I need to be back in the US for anything, I can schedule it in July 2025.
Appreciate any help!