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What is the difference between “conditional resident” and “permanent resident”?

After you’ve been married to your spouse for two years you may receive your permanent residency. You will receive a conditional resident car if you’ve been married for less than 2 years when you’re initially approved for residency. You will then need to submit a form to remove this condition within 90 days of the…

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Home » FAQs » What is the difference between “conditional resident” and “permanent resident”?

After you’ve been married to your spouse for two years you may receive your permanent residency. You will receive a conditional resident car if you’ve been married for less than 2 years when you’re initially approved for residency. You will then need to submit a form to remove this condition within 90 days of the end of the two years of marriage. When you submit the form after two years of marriage, there are many forms of proof you will need to obtain permanent residency in the United States. The process is highly complex, so you need a United States immigration attorney on your side!

Answer by David Joseph Rozas

David Rozas is an experienced criminal and immigration lawyer and one of the founding partners of Rozas & Rozas Law Firm. He has been with the firm since 2004, joining his brother, Greg in practice. David concentrates his law practice on criminal defense and immigration.