cgle

I (finally) received notification about my AOS interview. The somewhat
annoying thing: It's scheduled just 20 days prior to our 2 year
anniversary.
Which means I would only get conditional status and would
immediately need to file for removal of the conditional status. That
means more $$ to the USCIS and more paperwork. I'm therefore wondering
if it would make sense to call and reschedule the appointment such that
it will be after our 2 year anniversary. This way I would get
non-conditional permanent residency immediately.
    >From the information on the USCIS webpage it seems that rescheduling is
only for serious emergencies (understandable) and even then they might
not give me another date. I was wondering, do they really take it that
serious? Or would it work without problems if I call and for instance
claim I had a work related trip that day that I can't skip and that I
therefore need a different date?
I don't care if that shifts the date back by something like 2 or 3
months.
Any information on this is highly appreciated.
Oh, in case it matters my district is Atlanta.

Thanks in advance,

andreas

Omar

Despite the fact that the immigration might discount your reasons for
rescheduling;
I would never do that.
I know it is frustrating to be 20 days away from your permanent GC;
however something is better than nothing,
once you put yourself outside of the normal track of processing it
takes to long to get their attention again.
And you never know may be the interviewer can see you qualified for the
PGC as being that close to two years.

Steve

I agree with Omar. Having waited almost two years to get want you
wanted, I wouldn't risk shooting yourself in the foot for the sake of
avoiding the conditional card. Who knows how CIS might screw up your
case if you give them another chance. As the old saying goes, a bird
in hand...

Good luck with your interview!

AMonica76

I am in Atlanta too.. I have my interview scheduled 2 months prior our second year... do not risk it, it is not worth it!... As other omar said, something it is better than nothing...

=)

cgle

Thanks for the answers so far. So you think the chances of USCIS
messing something up with regard to the I-751 are much smaller than if
I tried to reschedule?

HunterGreen

Andreas,

You say it doesn't matter to you if the AOS interview was moved back 2 or even 3 months. In those 2 or 3 months you could end up in circumstances that would leave you with no options than to leave the US.

Or, they might not get your request for rescheduling on time, or at all, and consider your application abandoned.

And why are you saying you would need to file for removal of conditions right away? You don't file for removal of conditions until you've been a conditional permanent resident for 2 years minus 90 days. Almost 2 years isn't 'right away'.

Conditional permanent residency is exactly the same as permanent residency, except you'll have to go through an extra check-up to see if you didn't enter into your marriage for immigration purposes only (this check-up is more commonly referred to as the removal of conditions procedure).

Compared to what you've already had to pay, it's not even expensive either. I wouldn't risk it, if I were you.

Elaine

Noorah101

Hi cgle,

I think you're not quite understanding the process. If you go to your interview and get your Conditional GC, you wouldn't be turning right around to re-apply for your unconditional card.

If you get approved for CPR (the conditional green card), you won't apply for having the conditions removed until 2 years minus 90 days from the date you received CPR. So it wouldn't be the quick turnaround you're thinking of.

And yes, USCIS takes rescheduling of your interview VERY seriously. You must request it in writing with a very good excuse...and I can tell you, simply wanting to wait 20 days is NOT a good excuse in their eyes. Also, if your letter doesn't reach the right hands in time, they'll consider you a no-show, close your case, and you have to petition to have it re-opened....and can you imagine what a hassle that would be??

Just go to your scheduled appointment, receive the CPR, and apply to remove conditions a couple of years later. There is absolutely no difference in benefits between a CPR and LPR.

If you have any more questions or need clarification, please let us know.

Best Wishes...and congrats on the interview date!
Rene

Steve

Not necessarily, but stick to the scheduled interview and you will
almost certainly have the CGC in your hot little hands a week or two
later. If CIS do screw up your I-751, at least you have *something*,
i.e. the CGC...

cgle

ok now i'm confused...
I thought one would apply for removal of conditional status after one
has been married for 2 years? apparently i was wrong, since i just
checked the USCIS webpage again, and indeed, it's 2 years after
becoming a conditional resident. which makes things even more tricky,
since to be honest, my marriage at the moment is not in 100% great
shape, and while we are trying to work on it, at that point i'm
unfortunately not certain if it will last another 2 years... if it
indeed won't last, I assume having the conditional status removed could
be quite a hassle?
which would be another reason to reschedule the interview and
immediately get the unconditional status - though it seems you all
think that's a bad idea... as you can see, i could use some further
suggestions - and please help me remove any further misconceptions (i
thought i knew my stuff, apparently not...).

thanks!

Rete

Ditto all the advice previously given. Note, however, that you will NOT have to immediately turn around and apply for removal of conditions. Eligibility to remove conditions does not occur until 1 year and 9 months after you become a conditional permanent resident.

Noorah101

Hi again,

Yes, the rule is you apply to remove the conditions 2 years after receiving PR, not 2 years after marriage.

If, by some chance, you end up getting divorced after you receive CPR, it is possible to self-petition for your removal of conditions, but since you're not married to a USC, it will take a couple of years longer to gain citizenship.

I do think it's a bad idea to postpone your interview. Just proceed as directed by USCIS.

Best Wishes,
Rene

Rete

Reasons not to cancel:

1. No idea when it will be reschedule. Could be one week, two weeks, two months, 6 months, one year from now.

2. During the wait for the rescheduled appointment, your marriage ends. If your partner files for a legal separation and/or divorce; there goes your grounds for adjustment.

3. You can apply for removal of conditions as soon as your divorce is final if it occurs before the time to file. You can file for a waiver based on a marriage of good faith.

If you want to remain in the US, then don't play around with the appointment date and just go and get it done and over with.

meauxna

Andreas,
Does your last name start with H? Do I know you?
Just curious.. I'm sorry to hear about your marriage not working out.
meauxna

cgle

thanks for all the feedback. i think i'll just follow your suggestions
and go ahead with the original date. which means i should probably
start preparing all the paperwork/documents right away....

shepslady

That really is the best thing for you to do. Dont go messing things up by asking for it to be rescheduled, they might not appreciate it & make you wait even longer. Id just be grateful that you have an interview date, prepare for it & then when the time comes apply for removal of conditions.