USCIS Grants PTR Approval: A Step Toward Permanent Residency
An individual’s Petition to Remove Conditions (PTR) was successfully approved by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), securing their permanent residency. This outcome allows the conditional resident to enjoy the full rights and benefits of being a lawful permanent resident without any further conditions.
An individual’s Petition to Remove Conditions (PTR) was successfully approved by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). This approval secured their permanent residency. It allows the conditional resident to enjoy all the rights of a lawful permanent resident without any further conditions.
The Petition to Remove Conditions Process
The Petition to Remove Conditions is a process for conditional permanent residents. They received their Green Card based on a marriage of less than two years. They use this petition to remove the conditions on their residency. Their initial Green Card is usually valid for two years. To get a 10-year, unconditional Green Card, the couple must file Form I-751. They must do so within 90 days before the conditional card expires.
The main goal of the PTR is to prove the marriage was genuine. It must not have been for immigration purposes. To meet this rule, the couple provides evidence of their real relationship. This evidence can include many documents. Examples are joint bank statements, shared bills, and joint leases. They can also provide photos, affidavits from friends and family, and birth certificates for any children.
After the I-751 is filed, USCIS sends a receipt notice. The conditional resident’s status is then extended, usually for up to two years. The next step is a biometrics appointment for fingerprints and photos. But if the evidence is weak, USCIS may schedule an interview to check the marriage’s legitimacy.
It gives the individual a 10-year Green Card. This removes all conditions on their residency. They can now travel more freely. It also brings them closer to U.S. citizenship. They may be eligible to apply three years after their initial Green Card approval. This approval is a big step. It confirms their permanent status and lets them move forward with their lives.
