green card update

Paperwork? Done. Genius Level? Achieved.

Alright, let’s get into the latest chapter of my green card renewal adventure. I did it—I somehow managed to gather every single document, fill out all the necessary forms, and submit all the paperwork for removing that pesky “condition”… without a lawyer. Yes, you read that right: no legal help. Just me, my printer, a mountain of paperwork, and a few well-timed deep breaths. Honestly, I’m still a little in shock. I feel like I just unlocked a new life achievement here.

But the best part? I saved somewhere between $1,000 and $3,000. Yep, I basically am a genius. They say you should invest in your future, but sometimes “investment” just means learning to navigate bureaucratic language and developing a strong relationship with your stapler. Who knew?

So after a couple of weeks (and several nervous checks to make sure I’d really included everything), I got a letter confirming that the government received my stack of paperwork. And—miraculously—they didn’t send it back saying I’d missed something. It’s almost like they were impressed by my attention to detail. Almost.

Now, I’m officially onto the next thrilling step: my biometrics appointment. Because, of course, it wouldn’t be a proper green card renewal without handing over yet another set of fingerprints, just to be sure I’m still me. I don’t know what they’re doing with all these prints, but I like to imagine there’s a “Who’s Who of Immigration Fingerprints” wall somewhere in a top-secret government facility.

Honestly, though, I’m relieved. The mountain of paperwork is done, checked off, and sent away, and I managed it all solo. Sure, I had a few mini-panic moments, but now that it’s done, I’m feeling pretty unstoppable.

Stay tuned for the biometrics adventure—because if I made it through all that paperwork alone, I can only imagine what the next chapter will bring.