Practice Area
Removal of Conditions
If you received a 2-year conditional green card through marriage, you'll need to file to remove those conditions before it expires. We help you build a well-documented joint petition.
Who This Is For
- Holders of a 2-year conditional green card through marriage
- Filing jointly with a spouse, or seeking a waiver of the joint-filing requirement
What We Handle
- Form I-751 preparation and filing
- Evidence strategy for a bona fide marriage
- Waiver requests where applicable
- Coordination through interview and decision
How It Works
What working with us looks like
Free Intro Call
A short call with our intake team to understand your situation and confirm we’re the right fit — affirmative cases only.
Consultation with Attorney
You meet directly with the attorney to discuss your case, options, and likely path forward.
Strategy & Filing
We build your case plan and prepare and file your petition with USCIS, keeping you informed throughout.
Case Management
We monitor case progress throughout the scope you retained us for and flag what needs attention next.
Frequently Asked Questions
When do I file to remove the conditions on my green card?
The filing window is tied to the expiration of your 2-year conditional card, and conditional residents generally file Form I-751 in the 90 days before it expires. We will confirm your specific filing window so you do not miss it.
What happens to my status while USCIS reviews the I-751?
Filing on time extends your conditional status automatically while USCIS processes your case, which currently often takes a year or more. We will confirm your expected timeline when we file.
Can I still file if I am no longer with my spouse?
There is a waiver of the joint-filing requirement for certain situations. We handle waiver requests where they apply, and we will review whether one fits your circumstances.
What evidence does USCIS want to see?
The core of the petition is evidence that the marriage was bona fide. We build that evidence strategy with you and coordinate through the interview and decision.
What happens if I miss the 90-day filing window?
If a joint petition is not properly filed within the 90 days before the card expires, conditional permanent resident status terminates automatically, and USCIS can issue a Notice to Appear beginning removal proceedings. A late petition can still be filed, but it has to include a written explanation showing both good cause and extenuating circumstances for the delay — a higher bar than simply having a reason, and one USCIS decides at its discretion rather than as a right. Filing too early is its own problem, since a joint petition submitted before the window opens may simply be rejected and returned. If your window is open or close to it, reach out now rather than later.
Can I apply for citizenship while my I-751 is still pending?
Time spent as a conditional permanent resident counts toward the residence requirement for naturalization, so you can become eligible to apply for citizenship while the I-751 is still pending. But USCIS generally cannot approve the N-400 until the I-751 is resolved — the two get worked out together rather than the citizenship application moving ahead on its own. Whether and when to file both depends on your timing, so raise it with us if they are arriving close together.