Immigration Attorney in Kingsland, Georgia
Removal of Conditions of Residence
When a marriage is less than two (2) years old at the time a request for permanent residence is approved, the applicant will be granted conditional residence. They are then required to file to remove the conditions of their residence during the ninety (90) days immediately preceding the 2-year anniversary of the day their case was approved. This procedure is an additional safeguard by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) designed to ensure that the marriage was real and was not entered only for the purpose of obtaining status. Typically, the couple will jointly file the request, submitting additional documents gathered over the last 2 years demonstrating the marriage was indeed bona fide.
However, much can happen in two years. Sometimes despite the best of intentions, the relationship can fall apart. There are three types of waivers available which excuse the requirement that the petition be filed by both parties together. If the applicant has been a victim of domestic violence, if denial of the petition would cause the applicant extreme hardship, or if the marriage ended in divorce, a waiver of the joint filing requirement is permitted. Each of these three waivers requires a showing that the marriage was entered into in good faith. This will frequently need to be proven by substantial evidence which can be difficult to obtain depending on the circumstances. Denial of the petition results in the case being referred to Immigration Court for removal (deportation) proceedings, so it is essential to have an experienced immigration attorney during this process. Our office regularly represents couples jointly filing this petition as well as individuals seeking a waiver of the joint filing requirement, both before USCIS and the immigration courts.
Get started with our experienced and compassionate immigration team today. Call us at (904) 740-3690 or contact us online today.
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My situation was definitely terrifying when I realized what I was facing. Her whole team was very supportive and knowledgeable through my process. There was never a dumb question.- Michelle L.
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They are worth every penny, they take the time to know their clients and provide excellent service. They have great people working there and I highly recommend using this firm.- Shoshanna A.
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This team is outstanding. The staff is awesome and very supportive. Karen's unstoppable fight to unite families and bring them together reflects in her work and kind personality.- Usha G.
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"We are extremely satisfied and grateful"
I highly recommend Karen Winston's office because thanks to their excellent work, my husband and I are finally at peace after a long immigration process. We have been with this office since 2020, and although my case was not easy, Karen and our assigned paralegal Florencia were always there to help us and answer all our questions. Thanks to their effort and professionalism, I was able to obtain my green card after a long wait, but Karen was always there to provide us with the best solution. She fought for our case, and thanks to her, I feel relieved to have successfully completed my immigration process and to know that I can be here with my husband and start building a family without worrying about the uncertainty of my pending process. We are extremely satisfied and grateful. I also recommend Florencia because her attention was incredible; we felt like she was a friend throughout this process. She was always there with us, letting us know every step of our process, providing us with the tools, and gathering all our information to strengthen our case. Thank you, Karen, thank you, Florencia, and thank you to the entire team for making us feel like family. We felt supported at all times, and we are very happy to have gone through this with you.
- Natalia V.
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Over almost 15 years of service, Karen Winston has an impressive record of keeping families together.
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As an attorney and former law professor, Karen Winston is well-respected before USCIS, courts, and judges.
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