Conditional Green Card

Transitioning from a 2-year Conditional Green Card

to a 10-year Permanent Green Card through Marriage

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Most individuals who receive a Green Card through marriage are granted a 2-year conditional Green Card.

If you have this type of Green Card, you must apply for a 10-year permanent Green Card within the 3-month period starting 1 year and 9 months after receiving your conditional Green Card and ending when it expires at 2 years.

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Issues with Maintaining the Marriage

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In some cases, the marriage may not work out after receiving the Green Card, leading to separation or even divorce. Separation or divorce does not necessarily mean you cannot receive a permanent Green Card.

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The important thing is to prove that the marriage was not entered into solely for the purpose of obtaining a Green Card. If you can gather evidence showing that the marriage was genuine, you may still be eligible for a permanent Green Card, even if you divorced shortly after receiving your conditional Green Card.

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