If your marriage ends before you remove the conditions on your green card, you can still apply to remove the conditions using a waiver. 

What If My Marriage Ended Before Removing Conditions?

Here’s how it works:

1. File Form I-751 with a Waiver

  • Instead of filing jointly with your spouse, you file Form I-751 alone.
  • Check the box indicating that your marriage ended in divorce or annulment, but it was entered into in good faith.

2. Provide Evidence of a Bona Fide Marriage

USCIS requires proof that your marriage was genuine, even though it ended:

  • Joint bank accounts, tax returns, or insurance policies
  • Lease or mortgage documents showing shared residence
  • Photos together and travel documents
  • Affidavits from friends or family
  • Divorce decree or final judgment

3. USCIS Review

  • USCIS may request additional evidence or schedule an interview.
  • If approved, you receive a 10-year permanent green card.

4. Key Points

    • Ending the marriage does not automatically cancel your green card.
    • The focus is on proving the marriage was real, not whether it lasted.
  • Filing as soon as possible after the divorce is recommended.

In short, Divorce before removing conditions is handled through an I-751 waiver, and with proper documentation, you can still secure permanent residency.