Mr-D

Went to Chicago today to get my new greencard after getting the letter
saying my conditions had been removed and I am now a lawful permanent
resident! I now have to wait on receiving the card in the post, oops
mail, I gotta talk American now ;-)

They stamped my passport so it covers me for up to a year.

The whole process from applying for the K1-Visa to where I am now has
been plain sailing all the way which amazed me, though sore on the
wallet. ;-)

This group has been great though I have been mostly a lurker.

Best of luck to all those who are starting out and waiting it out.
You'll get there eventually! It's taken about 3 years from
K1-Application to where I am now.

Timeline approx.

Applied for K1, Jan 2002
Approval June 2002
Married Aug 2002
EAD Dec 2002
Applied AOS Sept 2002
AOS Interview (Approved) June 2003
Conditions Removed Oct 2005

Cheers
David

gooner81

Congrats another 1 1/2 years for me lol, tell me i can't remember off the top of my head do you apply 2 years after your married date or two years after you receive your initial green card.

Noorah101

Congratulations, Mr-D!

Gooner - it's 2 years minus 90 days from the date you became a PR. NOT your marriage date.

Best Wishes,
Rene

gooner81

So would that be 90 days from the expiration date on my green card right?

Thanks

Noorah101

That's correct. You'll file within the 90 day window just before the expiration date. Don't file too soon, or you'll get denied and lose the fee.

Rene

bantik2005

Congratulations David,
could you tell us what documents have you sent along with your I-751,
thanks

Mr-D

I sent very little which was kinda worrying.

My 'better half' had thrown out most of the statements for the utility
bills such as the gas, telephone etc since we got married. I managed
to salvage a few from this year.

I ended up just sending our tax returns and one or two credit
agreements, bank statements, insurance statements.

I was worried that they would have asked for more evidence but they
obviously didn't.