Tampa Removal of Conditions Lawyer

Is the End of Your Conditional Status Approaching? Make Sure You Are Prepared!

If you are a conditional lawful resident in the United States, you likely understand the importance of removing the conditions from your residency status. Failing to remove these conditions within the required time frame can lead to the loss of your residency and may result in deportation.

At Maney | Gordon | Zeller, P.A., our experienced Tampa removal of conditions lawyers are committed to helping clients navigate the process efficiently and ensure that they can continue living and working in the U.S. without unnecessary complications.

To schedule a consultation with our team, contact us today at (800) 708-4399.

Common Types of Conditions for Conditional Lawful Residency

There are several reasons why a person might receive conditional lawful residency status instead of full permanent residency. Typically, conditions are placed on residency when the individual’s status is based on marriage or certain business investments.

Some common scenarios where conditional residency is granted include:

• Marriage-based green cards: If you receive a green card through marriage to a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, and the marriage took place within the last two years, you will typically be granted a conditional green card. This is done to prevent fraudulent marriages where individuals marry solely for immigration purposes. After two years, you must file to remove the conditions to become a permanent resident.
• EB-5 investor green cards: Conditional residency is also granted to individuals who obtain their green card through the EB-5 investor program. Under this program, foreign investors who contribute to the U.S. economy through substantial investments and job creation can obtain residency, but they will initially receive conditional status, which must be removed after two years to maintain their permanent residency.
• Children and dependents: In cases where children or dependents also gain conditional resident status through a parent’s marriage or investment-based green card, they too must file to remove conditions on their status.

Waivers for Joint Filing

In some situations, it may not be possible for you and your spouse to file a joint petition to remove conditions. For instance, if you are divorced, widowed, or have been subjected to abuse by your spouse, you can still apply for the removal of conditions by requesting a waiver of the joint filing requirement.

Common grounds for waivers include:

• Divorce: If your marriage ends in divorce before your conditional residency expires, you can request a waiver by proving that the marriage was genuine but ended in divorce for reasons unrelated to immigration fraud.
• Spouse’s death: If your spouse passed away before the conditions on your green card could be removed, you can file a petition to remove the conditions with evidence of the death and your bona fide marriage.
• Abuse or extreme hardship: If you have been the victim of abuse or extreme hardship at the hands of your U.S. citizen spouse, you may be eligible for a waiver. This requires substantial evidence of the abuse, such as police reports, medical records, or protective orders.

Why Choose Maney | Gordon | Zeller, P.A.?

Our team understands that navigating the immigration system can be complex and overwhelming, especially when dealing with the removal of conditions on your residency. We are dedicated to providing personalized and compassionate representation to help you successfully remove the conditions of your residency and secure your future in the United States.

Let us help you with your petition today. Call (800) 708-4399 or contact us online to find out how.