A conditional resident receives a green card valid for 2 years. In order to remain a permanent resident, a conditional green card holder must file a petition to remove the conditions. Failure to remove conditions in a timely manner will result in the automatic revocation of status and eventually result in deportation.
How soon can I renew my 2 year green card?
If you are a conditional permanent resident, you cannot renew your two-year Green Card. Instead, you must file a petition to remove conditions 90 days before your Green Card expires, or you will lose your permanent resident status. Use our Filing Calculator to determine your 90-day filing date.
What happens to your green card after 2 years?
January 16, 2018. If you’ve obtained a 2-year green card through marriage to a U.S. citizen or through a financial investment, you are a conditional resident of the United States. While the rights and privileges of a conditional resident are very similar to a lawful permanent resident (10-year green card holder), the statuses are very different.
How long does a conditional green card last?
A conditional resident receives a green card valid for 2 years. In order to remain a permanent resident, a conditional green card holder must file a petition to remove the conditions.
Can a green card holder leave the US?
If you applied for permanent resident status, but are not yet officially a lawful permanent resident “green card holder” and you need to leave the U.S. on emergency, you must apply for and receive advance parole to leave the U.S. by filing a I-131 with USCIS. For additional information, see the USCIS Policy Manual.
Do you need a green card to re-enter the US?
If you are a green card holder and you do not stay outside the U.S. for 1 year or more, you should have either your green card ( I-551) or your returning resident visa to re-enter the United States. You are not required to present your unexpired passport, however it is not a bad idea to carry it with you.
