Why is there a 2 year conditional period for marriage?
The conditional two-year period is in place to help prevent marriage fraud. Therefore, couples should take the filing process very seriously as it’s more than just filing a form. The couple must prove their good faith marriage.
Can a spouse with a conditional green card stay in the US?
Husbands or wives of U.S. citizens with conditional cards can remain in the U.S. for two years. When the conditional period is about to end, they will need to file Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence.
Can a conditional green card be renewed after 2 years?
To make sure permanent resident status is granted to only to people whose marriages are genuine, USCIS issues two year cards with conditions. Husbands or wives of U.S. citizens with conditional cards can remain in the U.S. for two years.
When does a conditional permanent resident card expire?
Conditional permanent resident cards differ in the sense that they’re valid for only two years. These are typically issued in marriage cases when the marriage is less than 2 years old.
When do you Lose Your conditional green card?
If you are divorced or widowed, you can remove the conditions at any time before the card expires. Failure to file form I-751 can result in losing your conditional green card and being placed in removal proceedings (deportation).
The conditional two-year period is in place to help prevent marriage fraud. Therefore, couples should take the filing process very seriously as it’s more than just filing a form. The couple must prove their good faith marriage.
Conditional permanent resident cards differ in the sense that they’re valid for only two years. These are typically issued in marriage cases when the marriage is less than 2 years old.
What happens if you divorce and get a conditional green card?
Divorcing your spouse does not have any immediate effect on your conditional green card. For example, if the government approves a conditional green card in January 2020 and you divorce in August 2020 then you will still be in valid status for the full 2 years — until January 2022.