Removal of Conditions (Marriage-Based Green Cards)

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Removal of Conditions Green Card

If you obtained a 2-year conditional green card through marriage, you must apply for removal of conditions on your green card to receive a 10-year permanent resident card. This process proves your marriage was genuine and not for immigration purposes.

To begin, you must file i 751 (Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence) during the 90-day period before your green card expires. If you miss this window, you risk losing your permanent resident status.

Eligibility for
Marriage-Based Green Cards

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Documents Needed For

Removal of Conditions Green Card

Joint financial and residential records (e.g., bank accounts, lease agreements)

Birth
certificates of any
children

Affidavits from friends or family members confirming your relationship

Divorce decree
(if applicable)

Processing Time of
Removal of Conditions on a Green Card

The timeline for removal of conditions on green card is typically 12–24 months. Once your Form I-751 is received, you will get a receipt notice that extends your green card status for 48 months while the petition is pending.

Fees for
Green Card Removal of conditions fee

The current green card removal of conditions fee is $595, with an additional $85 biometric services fee per applicant

Frequently

Asked Questions

You must show proof of a genuine marriage through shared documents, and file Form I-751 within the 90-day period before your green card expires.

Submit Form I-751 to USCIS with supporting documents and filing fee. You can file jointly with your spouse or request a waiver if you are divorced or separated.

Yes, under a waiver for a good faith marriage that ended in divorce or hardship.

Often, yes—especially for waiver cases or if the submitted documentation is not strong.

Additional

Information

Conditional green cards are not renewable. If you do not file I-751 in time, USCIS may start removal proceedings. If you’re no longer married, you may still qualify under a good faith marriage waiver, but strong documentation will be needed. An interview is often scheduled if evidence is weak or a waiver is filed.

Ready to Take the Next Step? Apply for Removal of Conditions from your Green Card Today!

Start your journey toward permanent residency. Apply for Removal of Conditions from your Green Card and open the door to new opportunities, stability, and a brighter future in the U.S.