Person now has lawful permanent residency
And was married less than 2 years.
Resident visa
Having your Lawful Permanent Residency petition granted is a transformative milestone, marking the end of a complex legal journey and the beginning of your life as a Green Card holder.
This status grants you the right to live and work permanently in the United States, travel abroad more freely, and eventually apply for U.S. Citizenship. It is essential to keep your address updated with USCIS and understand your rights and responsibilities to maintain your status securely.
Your New Rights at a Glance:
Legal Protection: You are protected by the laws of the U.S. and your local jurisdiction.
Work Authorization: You can work in most jobs without sponsorship.
Pathway to Naturalization: Generally eligible to apply for citizenship after 5 years (3 years if married to a U.S. citizen).
Conditional Residency Petition Granted — what it means and next steps toward permanent residence
When USCIS or an immigration judge grants a petition to remove conditions on residence, the conditional permanent resident becomes a lawful permanent resident without conditions — commonly called a permanent resident. This page explains the two common removal paths (I-751 and I-829), what a grant accomplishes, and practical follow-up steps.
Two common removal-of-conditions paths
- Marriage-based (Form I-751): joint filing within the 90-day window before the two-year conditional card expires; waiver options exist for divorce, abuse, or extreme hardship.
- EB-5 investor (Form I-829): file within 90 days before expiry and document the investment and job-creation requirements.
Evidence that strengthens the petition
- Joint financial documents, tax returns, leases/mortgages, and shared utility bills (I-751).
- Investment transfer records, payroll/tax filings, corporate documents, and audited reports (I-829).
- Sworn declarations from the couple and corroborating witnesses.
Client checklist
- Copy of conditional green card and passport.
- Exhibit index with joint documents or investment/job-creation proof.
- Certified copies of any court or police records if applying for a waiver.
Contact us to prepare the petition packet, respond to RFEs, or represent you at an interview. We’ll prepare a clean exhibit index and declarations tailored to your case to maximize approval odds.