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I got my Greencard through marriage, initially it was for 2 years. I see my Greencard is going to expire in 3 months, can someone please tell me how do i extend my green card and what are the steps. Also would like to know is there any way i can check when i am eligible for US citizen ship. Thanks in advance.
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You must submit form I-751 with $590 fee to USCIS to apply for your 10-year Green Card. If still married at 2 years and 9 months from issue date of your first Green Card, you can apply for Naturalization.
--Ray B
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On an average how long it takes to get the processing done? Any recommendations on documents. Also what's the earliest that i can apply for renew.Originally posted by rayb View PostComment
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The I-751, Removal of Conditions, average 6-8 months. Naturalization, after the 10-year card is received, average about 6 months.
You must apply for the I-751 in the 90-day period preceding expiration of her 2-year Green Card.
There are no "recommendations" for documents to submit. The form instructions on the USCIS website ( http://www.uscis.gov ) are very clear about document requirements. If you have specific questions about the needed documents feel free to ask.
--Ray B
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Thanks. Once I apply to renew, am I allowed to work? How does that work.Originally posted by firasatahmed View PostComment
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When submitting the I-751, to apply for your 10-year card, you automatically receive a one-year extension to your Conditional status. If it takes a year or more before you have the 10-year card, you can get an additional one-year extension to your Conditional status.
I had several clients in Philly whose I-751 processing went beyond a full year and they received second 1-year extension (followed shortly thereafter by interviews and 10-year cards).
--Ray B
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