04/29/2026
Can you postpone closing for a Green Card? This is a phone call no realtor ever wants to get. An FHA loan requires proof of residency, and discovering you’re missing a Green Card just days before is a catastrophic failure of due diligence. This isn't just a "delay". It's a breakdown in the system. The loan officer should have flagged this residency status in the first five minutes of the application. If your "pro" misses the basics, your dream home is the one that pays the price.