You have finally been afforded lawful permanent status in the U.S. and you receive your green card with much excitement. With your green card, you are now able to travel internationally, visit your family members, legally work in the U.S., and continue to work towards your goal of becoming a U.S. Citizen.

You suddenly realize that your green card expires in 2 years, and most likely determine that after all of the work that you have been through in your immigration process, you are more than capable of renewing your green card. With said idea, you prepare your forms and you timely file your green card renewal. All seems to be fine, until you receive a denial from USCIS and you start panicking and asking what you did wrong. 

When dealing with a 2-year conditional green card, many individuals wrongly file an I-90 Form, instead of a Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions. The Petition to Remove Conditions is the process where a conditional permanent resident, who obtained status though marriage, wants to remove the conditions on their status, and be able to obtain a 10-year green card.

It is recommended to seek the assistance of a qualified immigration attorney, to ensure that you are filing the correct forms and applications, and most importantly, to avoid common mistakes that can have the devastating effects of putting you or a loved one into removal proceedings. 

If you have a permanent resident card that is valid for 2 years, and would like more information on the Petition to Remove Conditions, the deadline and other information, contact Rodriguez Figueroa Law today online or at (407) 634-4757.