Information about "Life after I-485"

[osheth]

Could someone list good forums for all after I-485 discussions? I was looking for some information on things to keep in mind for Naturalization/Citizenship, Documents one should keep etc.

 

[mvusa]

hi,
there is a forum for life after GC, look for it on the main forums page.
Things to keep in mind: Your driver license is now good for 6 years (when you renew with GC)
You can go to Social security office in your area and apply for a "non- restricted" ssn
From now on, keep record of all travels abroad: Exact day of departure and exact date of entrance to USA.
Mostly you need to keep close record of your life for the next 5 years : employment, addresses, travels etc.
You can look at a citizenship application on the USCIS web site, so you can know what you'll need when the time comes.
Best wishes!

 

[civ2ru]

Also check out http://www.uscis.gov/files/nativedocuments/M-618.pdf. Mostly self-evident, but some parts are helpful.

 

[osheth]

Thanks mvusa and civ2ru for quick responses.

there is a forum for life after GC, look for it on the main forums page.

Do you track/recommend any other forums besides Immigration Portal?

Things to keep in mind: Your driver license is now good for 6 years (when you renew with GC)

So your recommendation is to renew my driver license now. is that correct?? what if I move to different state. If you move and apply for new driver license, they will collect your old license. what should I do in that case??

You can go to Social security office in your area and apply for a "non- restricted" ssn
From now on, keep record of all travels abroad: Exact day of departure and exact date of entrance to USA.
Mostly you need to keep close record of your life for the next 5 years : employment, addresses, travels etc.
You can look at a citizenship application on the USCIS web site, so you can know what you'll need when the time comes.
Best wishes!

OK. I will keep these suggestions in mind. Thanks.