| 11. | Will I get a work permit if I have applied for
Removal of Conditions? | | | | | | Yes,
as a legal permanent resident, you should have received a permanent resident card. This card will continue to prove that you have a right to live and work in the U.S. permanently. If you file Form I-751, Petition to Remove the Conditions on Residence on time, the USCIS will extend your conditional resident status for up to 12 months while your Form I-751, Petition to Remove the Conditions on Residence petition is under review. |
| 12. |
How can I check the status of my Removal of Conditions petition? | | | | | |
You may check status by using VisaPro's free visa status service. |
| 13. |
Do I need to be physically present in the U.S. to file my Removal of Conditions petition? | | | | | |
No, the Form I-751, Petition to Remove the Conditions on Residence can be filed regardless of whether you are physically present in the U.S. at the time that you file. However, you must return to the U.S. with your spouse and your children in order to comply with the interview requirement. |
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Is a personal interview required for joint petitioners filing for Removal of Conditions? | | | | | |
Yes, you and your spouse must appear for a personal interview at the district office that serves the area where you live. |
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