Atal Agarwal

Comprehensive Guide to Removing Conditions on Permanent Residence

Conditional green cards, issued to spouses married less than two years at the time of approval, expire after two years. To remove these conditions, the couple must file Form I-751 within 90 days before the second anniversary of the green card issuance.

Eligibility to Remove Conditions:
- Still married to the U.S. citizen or permanent resident sponsor
- Child who can't be included in parents' application
- Widow(er) who entered the marriage in good faith
- Divorced but entered the marriage in good faith
- Entered marriage in good faith but experienced abuse

Application Process:
1. File Form I-751 jointly within 90 days of conditional residence expiration
2. Include required documents:
- Completed and signed Form I-751
- Copy of conditional green card
- 2 passport-style photos
- Evidence of bona fide marriage

Evidence of Bona Fide Marriage:
- Joint property ownership
- Joint tenancy of residence
- Joint financial records
- Birth certificates of children
- Joint mail
- Insurance policies
- Medical bills
- Automobile registrations
- Joint tax returns

Waiver of Joint Petition Requirement:
Available if:
1. Deportation would result in extreme hardship
2. Marriage ended in divorce or annulment
3. Sponsor spouse died
4. Conditional resident or children were abused

Required evidence varies based on the waiver reason.

For more information and to access Form I-751, visit: https://www.uscis.gov/i-751

For details on conditional residence, visit: https://www.uscis.gov/green-card/after-we-grant-your-green-card/conditional-permanent-residence

Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a qualified immigration attorney for advice specific to your situation.