I got a letter from USCIS: Your conditional resident status is extended for a year. What is that mean?

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   Meredith Brown

   Glendale Immigration Attorney

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   Answered January 04, 2013 09:55. It is good news in that your case will be reviewed despite being filed late. Given the volume of cases in our area (Los Angeles) it could well take a year for your case to be decided. Having an attorney will facilitate communications with USCIS.

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   Philip Eichorn

   Cleveland Immigration Attorney

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   Answered January 04, 2013 04:50. It appears based on the facts presented you've met the burden regarding the late filing requirement and CIS has extended your LPR status for one year while they decide if they conditions on your status should be removed. You should get your biometrics notice within a few weeks and unless they want more evidence or an interview, the next time you'll hear from CIS will be a decision on your case.

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   F. Capriotti

   MN Immigration Attorney

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   Answered January 04, 2013 07:04. You appear to have cleared the 'first' hoop. But, that doesn't mean that you will be approved.
   
   You would be wise to have an immigration attorney review your papers.

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