| Frequently Asked Questions |
Your Immigration Questions Answered by VisaPro.
Here, you will find detailed answers to many of most common immigration questions. |  |
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Do I get my Green Card after my interview for permanent residence based on marriage to a U.S. citizen? | | | | | |
Yes, as long as all the supporting documents are submitted and the background checks are completed, your passport will be stamped as proof of permanent residency for travel, work, etc. The actual laminated permanent resident card (Green Card) will be issued separately later, however, your permanent resident status starts as of the original approval date. |
| 10. | Are marriage to U.S. citizen based Green Cards only temporary? | | | |
| | Yes, marriage to U.S. citizen based Green Cards are temporary in nature. The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) grants Conditional Permanent Residency for two years, after which you need to file for Removal of Conditions to get a permanent Green Card.
The USCIS does a second check on the marriage after two years because marriage is a relatively easy route to get permanent residency in the U.S. | | | | | |
Note: If you have already been married for two years when you apply for a marriage to U.S. citizen based Green Card the USCIS will grant you a permanent Green Card. |
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| 11. | Who is eligible to apply for Removal of Conditions on permanent residence? | | | |
| | You may apply to remove your conditions on permanent residence if you: | | | |
| | | • | Are still married to the same U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident after two years (your children may be included in your application if they got their conditional
resident status at the same time that you did or within 90 days) |  | | • |
Are a child and cannot be included in the application of your parents for a valid reason | | | • |
Are a widow or widower of a marriage that was entered into in good faith | | | • |
Entered into a marriage in good faith, but the marriage was ended through divorce or annulment | | | •
| Entered into a marriage in good faith, but either you or your child were battered or subjected to extreme hardship by your U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident spouse | |
| • | Would be subject to extreme hardship on the termination of your conditional resident status |
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