How Can I Lose My Permanent Resident Status? You can lose your Permanent Resident (PR) status in several ways, including: 1. Voluntary Renunciation You may formally give up your PR status by filing a renunciation form with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). 2. Abandonment of Residency If you leave the U.S. for an extended [...]

What Can Cause a Permanent Resident To Get Deported? A permanent resident, also known as a green card holder, can be deported from the United States for several reasons. Some of the most common causes include: Criminal Offences: Convictions for certain crimes—such as drug offences, domestic violence, theft, fraud, sexual abuse, or crimes classified as [...]

How Long Does Removal of Conditions Take? The processing time for Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence, typically ranges from 12 to 48 months, depending on the service center handling your case and your circumstances. Here’s a general breakdown: Standard processing time: Around 12 to 24 months for most cases. Backlogged or complex [...]

What Are the Requirements for Cancellation of Removal for Lawful Permanent Residents? To qualify for Cancellation of Removal as a Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR), an individual must meet the following requirements under U.S. immigration law: LPR Status for At Least 5 Years You must have been a lawful permanent resident for a minimum of five [...]

Can My Permanent Residence Be Taken Away? Yes, your permanent resident status (green card) can be taken away, but it is not automatic and involves a formal legal process. Losing permanent residency typically happens through removal (deportation) proceedings, and a final decision is made by an immigration judge, not by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) [...]

How Much Does It Cost to Remove Conditions on a Green Card? To remove conditions on a green card, you must file Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence, if you obtained your permanent residency through marriage. The current cost structure (as of the latest USCIS fee schedule) is: Filing fee: $750 Biometrics fee [...]

What Happens if Conditions Are Removed From a Green Card? When conditions are successfully removed from a green card, the individual becomes a lawful permanent resident (LPR) without conditions. This is an important milestone in the U.S. immigration process, particularly for those who originally received a conditional green card through marriage or entrepreneurship. Here’s what [...]

Under What Conditions Can Permanent Residency Be Rescinded? Permanent residency—commonly known as holding a green card—grants individuals the right to live and work in the United States indefinitely. However, this status is not absolute. It can be revoked or rescinded under specific conditions, especially if the individual violates immigration laws or other legal obligations. Here [...]

How Do You Remove Conditions from a Permanent Resident? If you received a 2-year conditional green card (usually through marriage to a U.S. citizen or permanent resident), you must file a petition to remove the conditions before your green card expires. This process allows you to become a 10-year lawful permanent resident. Here’s how the [...]

How Much Is the Fee for Removal of Conditions? The fee for filing Form I‑751 (Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence) is currently $750, which now includes the biometric services fee as of April 1, 2024. Breakdown: I‑751 filing fee (inclusive of biometric collection): $750 per petition, regardless of the number of conditional residents included. No [...]