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mike - 27 Dec 2004 18:58 GMT

Dear All,

I have applied for the removal of condition (I-751) and now have received a
letter with the header "Notice of removal of conditional basis of lawful
permanent residence" and "Your request for removal of the conditional basis
of your permanent resident status has been approved. [...] You must obtain a
new alien registration receipt card (Form I-551) [...]"

I have already scheduled an appointment but have a few question:

1) The letter only calls for 3 passport style photos and my passport. I
thought that for the removal of condition I have to bring proof that I am
still married. For that my wife will have to come with me, too. Do I mix
something up here or will I get another invitation for an interview?

2) The form I-551 mentioned above is not something I have to bring with me,
right? Is the "Form" I-551 the credit card sized green card? It sound like
but it's somewhat confusing because they call it "Form" which I associate
with a piece of paper you fill out...

3) I am planing to travel outside of the US. AFAIK, I will need some stamp
in my passport because it takes about 6 months to get the green card. Can I
get that stamp at the same time I go to apply for my new green card? What
kind of forms will I need for this?

4) My passport is going to expire in about 5 months. I assume that should
not be a problem because the letter only calls for a valid passport, right?

Regards,
Rob

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Donut - 30 Dec 2004 23:57 GMT

I went through this few months ago.

> Dear All,
>
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> still married. For that my wife will have to come with me, too. Do I mix
> something up here or will I get another invitation for an interview?

No, in most cases there is NO interview for the removal of conditions.
Only in a small percantage of cases, where there is a cause, a
discrepancy of sorts or if thhe UCIS feel that the marriage is not bona
fide, will they call you for an interview. This does not appear to be
your case and your wife need not come with you, nor are you required to
bring any proof of your ongoing marriage.

> 2) The form I-551 mentioned above is not something I have to bring with me,
> right? Is the "Form" I-551 the credit card sized green card? It sound like
> but it's somewhat confusing because they call it "Form" which I associate
> with a piece of paper you fill out...

They will take care of that

> 3) I am planing to travel outside of the US. AFAIK, I will need some stamp
> in my passport because it takes about 6 months to get the green card. Can I
> get that stamp at the same time I go to apply for my new green card? What
> kind of forms will I need for this?

You will get a stamp in your passport at this time and that will allow
you to travel and the stamp is a substitute for the green card

> 4) My passport is going to expire in about 5 months. I assume that should
> not be a problem because the letter only calls for a valid passport, right?

Frankly, you should get your passport renewed BEFORE you have it
stamped. Many countries require that your passport is valid for more
thna 6 months. Also, the stamp you get will not be transferred into your
new passport and the actual Green Card may be delayed, so its probably
wise to get a new passport now, rather than later.

> Regards,
> Rob

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Immigration Forum / USA Marriage Base / December 2004

Removal of Condition