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) 590-2689 or contact us online today.
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The Law Office of Karen Winston was absolutely amazing with regards to my case. Our paralegal, Florencia, was very helpful and friendly! They always kept us informed and were quickly to answer emails.- Aubrey B.
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"They were always fighting for me 100% of the way"
I cant begin to thank Karen Winston and her team of paralegals with the help and resolution of my case of getting citizenship into the United States! It was not an easy case but they were always willing to answer any questions I didn’t understand fully and they never made me feel stupid for asking those questions. Always punctual and professional and made me feel like they were always fighting for me 100% of the way. Again thank you to the whole team at the law office of Karen Winston!- Journey K. -
"Thank you Attorney Karen and team from the bottom of our hearts!"
It’s with the GREATEST joy that we are sending this note of appreciation. I can confirm that both my mother and father have been approved and have their VISAS in hand!! Truly, God has heard our cries.. our prayers and our faith! He is SO good!! He makes the impossible possible and this is our testimony. We want to thank you Attorney Karen and team from the bottom of our hearts! Your entire team and even your families who I am sure have seen your hard work and dedication firsthand. I can’t wait for us to see each other in person along with my parents to thank you face to face!! This has been such a long journey, and it could not have been possible without you!! THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU. Now that my parents have their visas, can I finally bring them home with me?!?!? Ahh! So exciting!!- Jaziel O. -
Karen and her team saw my partner and I through the experience of awaiting a green card. They were always so helpful with our questions and truly made us feel like they were caring for us like we were family.- Katie P.
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High Success Rate
Over almost 15 years of service, Karen Winston has an impressive record of keeping families together.
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Reputation for Excellence
As an attorney and former law professor, Karen Winston is well-respected before USCIS, courts, and judges.
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Immigration Is All We Do
We focus exclusively on Immigration services and are fully prepared for whatever your case may need.
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Our dedicated team truly cares about each client, and we hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards.