Just got a Conditional GreenCard Stamp .....

[immigrant]

I just got a Conditional Green Card Stamp in my passport this morning... I have a quick question though because I am getting conflicting informatin...

Does my countdown (of 3 years) towards citizenship beging today or do I have to wait until I get my unconditional green card in two years and then start counting 3 years towards my eligibility for citizenship?


Thank you for your time!

[immigrant]

I just got a Conditional Green Card Stamp in my passport this morning... I have a quick question though because I am getting conflicting informatin...

Does my countdown (of 3 years) towards citizenship beging today or do I have to wait until I get my unconditional green card in two years and then start counting 3 years towards my eligibility for citizenship?


Thank you for your time!

[SunDevilUSA]

Assuming that you remain married to, and living with, your U.S. Citizen spouse, you can apply for Citizenship in two years and nine months (three years, less three months) from today's date.

There are residency requirements and other constraints (you can't spend too much time outside of the country, for example), but assuming that they're not an issue, the above information pertains.

[immigrant]

thank you!!! I appreciate your help.

I was trying to find this info online but could not. Yes, I understand that I would have to live in the US, stay married, etc. Assuming it all is no concern, I just wanted to confirm when I can start counting....

[johnh]

immigrant - can you pls share your interview experience? type of questions they asked, what proof they requested, etc.? Thanks.

[immigrant]

Sure, no problem.
The interview was 30 minutes. The office was really nice. She asked us really generic questions: name, birthdates, etc.

She did not ask any questions about our marriage. Just wanted to see our proof of marriage. So I bombarded her with the paperwork: deed, mortgage statements, phone bills, gas bills, bank statements, etc, etc, etc. I made copies for her. She took them, punched them, got her stamp out and put a stamp in my passport.

She said it would take 2 weeks to get the card.

Let me know if you have other questions.

[antivirus]

what was ur timeline? I mean, how long after you applied did u get ur work auth., the fingerprints, then interview? Also what state are you in?

[a12345]

confused .. this says 5 years

http://uscis.gov/graphics/services/natz/general.htm

[immigrant]

Per your request, I am posting my timeline.

I went through the ATL DO. GC based on marriage to a US Citizen.

20 April 2005: (Day 001) -- Mailed I-485, I-765 & I-131 to Chicago
27 April 2005: (Day 007) -- Receipt Date
23 May 2005: (Day 034) -- Notice Date
21 June 2005: (Day 063) -- AP approved on-line
07 July 2005: (Day 077) -- Received AP (expiration: June 2006)
27 July 2005: (Day 099) -- FP & Biometric Completed
09 Aug 2005: (Day 143) -- EAD Approved on-line
15 Aug 2005: (Day 149) -- EAD Received (expiration: June 2006)
12 Dec 2005: (Day 203) -– AOS Interview Notice Received (Interview Scheduled for February 06, 2006 at 10:30 am)
06 Feb 2006: (Day 259) -– AOS Interview *: case approved. Received Stamp in Passport
06 Feb 2008: (Day 259) -– Apply to Remove Conditional Status on Green Card