If you obtained a Green Card through marriage after entering the U.S. on a K-1 or CR-1 visa, you initially received a Conditional Permanent Resident Card valid for two (2) years. At the end of this two-year period, your conditional permanent resident status automatically expires, and you could be subject to deportation or removal.

To maintain your lawful permanent residence, you must file a Petition to Remove the Conditions of Residence within 90 days before your conditional Green Card expires. Once approved, you will receive a 10-year Permanent Resident Card.

When to file Petition to Remove the Conditions of Residence

It is crucial to file within the 90-day window before your conditional Green Card expires.

🔹 Do NOT file before the 90-day period. If you submit your petition too early, USCIS will reject and return your application.

Who May File a Petition to Remove Conditions?

Filing Jointly with Your Spouse

If you are still married, you must file jointly with your U.S. citizen or permanent resident spouse, through whom you obtained your conditional status.

You may also include dependent children on a K-2 visa in your petition, if:

• They received conditional permanent resident status at the same time as you.
• They entered the U.S. within 90 days of your arrival.

If your children obtained conditional resident status more than 90 days after you did, or if the conditional parent has passed away, they must file separately to remove their conditions.

Filing Without Your Spouse (Waiver Options)

If you are unable to file jointly with your spouse, you may still apply for a waiver under the following conditions:

✔ Your spouse has passed away, and you can demonstrate that the marriage was entered into in good faith.

✔ Your marriage ended in divorce or annulment, and you can prove that the marriage was entered into with honest intentions.

✔ You were subjected to abuse or extreme cruelty by your U.S. citizen or permanent resident spouse, and you entered the marriage in good faith.

✔ You would experience extreme hardship if your status were terminated and you were removed from the U.S.

Here is what you need to know about the Removal of Conditions process

✅ We highly recommend starting the removal of conditions process 4-5 months before your Green Card expires to ensure timely filing within the 90-day window.

✅ You will be required to attend a biometrics appointment (fingerprinting and photograph).

✅ An interview may or may not be required.

✅ There are no income requirements for the Removal of Conditions process, and no Affidavit of Support is needed.

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