Green Cards & Immigrant Visas I-751 PETITION TO REMOVE CONDITIONS OF RESIDENCE

I-751 PETITION TO REMOVE CONDITIONS OF RESIDENCE

Boyadzhyan Law specializes in Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence. Attorney Gary Boyadzhyan has handled countless I-751 petitions with a remarkably high success rate, whether it was a joint filing or waiver of the joint filing requirement. 

The key to success has been the individualized attention given to each case and the Attorney’s hands-on approach to formulating a strategy, especially for cases that lack joint documents or present complex and unique issues. We take pride in our extensive document preparation and attention to detail. The goal is to overwhelm USCIS with significant evidence of the marriage, while at the same time, anticipate and present defenses and explanations for any weaknesses in the case, to position the case for success. 

A conditional green card, also referred to as the two-year green card, is granted if you received your green card through marriage and the marriage is less than two years old. Every conditional green card holder must file an I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions within 90 days of expiration to obtain their permanent 10-year green card. Failure to file in time could result to the termination of your conditional permanent residence and deportation. If you have missed your filing deadline, there is still hope.

USCIS will allow a late filing if the couple could show “good cause”, such as medical issues, hospitalization, or long-term illness, caring for an ill family member, grieving after the loss of a family member, legal problems, financial problems, or serious family emergency. 

Sometimes, there are situations which make the filing of a joint petition impossible. Thankfully, USCIS offers three types of I-751 Waivers of the joint filing requirement:

• Good Faith Waiver: If your marriage has ended through divorce/annulment or your spouse has deceased, you could file a good faith waiver to show that your marriage was entered in good faith. 

• Abuse Waiver: If you have been abused by your U.S. citizen spouse you could file an abuse waiver if your spouse is not cooperating with filing a joint petition or if you are separated.

• Hardship Waiver: If the marriage has not ended, but you have separated from your U.S. citizen spouse, you could file a hardship waiver. 

It is important to consult with an experienced immigration attorney regarding which waivers you may be eligible for since USCIS allows for the filing of multiple waivers which can increase your chances of success. For I-751 Waivers, the stakes are high, especially since USCIS closely examines these applications. Boyadzhyan Law is up for the task. 

We have successfully handled the most difficult of waivers, whether the couple only resided together for a few months, or the case lacked joint documents. We prepare detailed declarations to present your full story and most importantly, we take the time to listen to our clients to understand their unique situation so that we could request case-specific documentation to build-up their case. 

Contact Boyadzhyan Law for a free initial case evaluation. (818) 572-4100 | info@boyadzhyanlaw.com