Well, it's that time again...time to remove the conditions of my temporary Green Card. It has been 1.5 years of bliss not having to think about this, and here we go again! One interesting thing is that when it is time for you to file, USCIS sends you a reminder! I'd say it's a waste of paper, but for others it might actually be a great reminder!
Basically, there is a specific window of time for you to send in your application. The temporary Green Card has an expiry date. Subtract 90 days from that expiry date is the earliest date that USCIS can receive your application. Send any earlier than that and your application can be rejected. In a sense, your package needs to be postmarked at the 90 day mark at the earliest. Once USCIS receives the package, they would extend you a note that is good for a year, as they know that your green card will likely have expired during this ROC process.
My 90 day mark begins on the 19th, and I have everything all ready, from the check payment to the affidavits from family and friends. I believe I have everything well thought out and prepared, but you can never tell with the government. Before I send it, I'll look over everything and have hubby look over it, too.
I sure hope that I won't need to go for an interview this time around. My Adjustment of Status (AOS) was approved without interview, so hopefully, this would be the same. That would certainly be one less thing to worry about in 2012!
I will keep you all posted on what happens with the application!
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