Removal of conditions
Dec 17th 2010, 11:02 am
#1
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Removal of conditions
I have just sent my paperwork off to have my conditions removed from my GC. My conditional permanent GC expires on Jan 7th 2011. Does anyone know the how long before I will receive my new card. Also how long does it normallly take to get your app for biometrics? What will I have as proof of my status between when my GC expires and receiving my new 10 year GC. If I need to travel to Uk, what will I have as evidence of my status on my return at customs. Thank you
Dec 17th 2010, 12:13 pm
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Re: Removal of conditions
It might be three months or one year. In the interim, around the 4th or 6th week after filing your petition you will receive a notice from the USC (I-797) extending your green card privileges for one year. This notice is to be used, along with your expired green card, for travel.
Dec 17th 2010, 3:59 pm
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Re: Removal of conditions
Within 2 weeks you should receive the extension letter Rete says. You carry the letter + expired green card until you get your new card (this may take months to a year, tho they have been reported lately to be on the very fast end of that).
Remember to take a photocopy of the letter and put it in a safe place.
Biometrics will follow and then eventually, and approval letter and then a new green card.
Remember to take a photocopy of the letter and put it in a safe place.
Biometrics will follow and then eventually, and approval letter and then a new green card.
