What is an I-751? Form I-75I is a Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence. “Conditional” lawful permanent status is given to an individual who is married to his or her spouse for less than two years at the time the lawful permanent resident status is granted. The Form I-751 is required to be filed in order for the USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and …
Processing Times for I-751 What is the usual turnaround time for having the I-751 application approved? For example, my husband and I filed together on May 30, 2008, to the Vermont Center. Will it take a year? More than a year? Or less? — Anonymous Unfortunately, there is no accurate timetable for the processing of Form I-751, Petition to Remove …
Abusive Or Battered Spouse I-751 I am a conditional resident, married to an American citizen. My wife won’t let me go anywhere or do anything. Sometimes she hits me with her hand or objects. I have already filed to remove the conditional residence status in April of 2008. Do I have to stay with her and take this abuse or …
I-751 Travel Issues Thank you for this service. It’s very helpful and much needed. I have received the Notice of Action (I-797) after I filed the I-751 (Petition to remove conditions on residence). Can I travel to Canada without the I-551 stamp on my passport? Thanks. — Anonymous You are welcome. As you know from reading the Notice of Action …
Marriage And Divorce I-751 Issues I have been married since July 2005. I was granted conditioned permanent resident status in July 2007. Since my marriage is falling apart, what would my status be if we got a divorce? Thanks and looking forward to hearing from you. — anonymous There are a couple of things you need to do. First, you …
Effect of Separation on Jointly Filed I-751 Hello, I am scheduled for an I-751 (joint) petition interview with my wife. She moved out some time ago and does not wish to come to the interview. Should I inform NSC that I am separated but no divorce has been filed? Should I go alone or with an attorney? We do not …
I-751 Waiver Can Be Filed While Married I married a US citizen in good faith but he later walked out on me while I was pregnant. I had my baby in his absence and to this day he doesn’t show any interest in my life. I am wondering how to file to remove the conditions on my permanent residency. — …
I-751 Denied, CLPR Departed, What Next to Return? I married a US citizen in 2004 but got separated after 1 year. We were living apart but kept close touch as we were working through our issues. When the time for the I-751 interview came, she was so afraid the petition was going to be denied and asked me to lie …
Divorce While Joint I-751 Pending, Now What Happens? I applied for Removal of Conditional Status in September, 2010. My temporary card expired on December 3, 2010. But we are now in the process of divorce. I received a letter from USCIS that they need more evidence that we entered marriage in good faith. What should I do? We don’t have …