Removing Conditions - San Antonio

A person who obtains residency or “green card” through marriage when they were married less than 2 years, the residency is conditional. To remove the condition and obtain permanent residency, both spouses must submit a “removal of conditions” application during the 90-day period before the conditional green card expires. 

There are occasions when spouses cannot file a joint application, for example:

• the marriage ended due to divorce or annulment, even though they entered into the marriage in good faith;
• the conditional resident and/or children have been victims of spousal abuse or domestic violence; 
• death of the spouse.

In these circumstances, the conditional resident may apply for a waiver or “forgiveness” of the joint filing requirement. This is a complex and difficult process. Consult with an experienced attorney BEFORE you submit any application.