Legal Question in Immigration Law in California

Can a condition of a green card be removed without a divorced woman's ex-husband's signature and a waiver?


Asked on 10/31/09, 3:54 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys

Luba Smal Smal Immigration Law Office

A conditional resident can apply to remove conditions without her ex-husband's signature after final divorce. However, she will need to ask for a waiver, and prove that the marriage was in Good Faith.

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Answered on 11/05/09, 4:06 pm
Ellaine Loreto Law Offices of Ellaine Loreto

Hello:

A person can APPLY to remove the conditions without their spouse's consent (waiver), without a divorce. However, the divorce must be finalized before the removal of conditions is actually granted. In other words, the application process can get started, but proof of divorce must be provided before the conditions can be removed.

Alternatively, if a divorce is not finalized, a person can self-petition (without their spouse's consent) to remove conditions if the US citizen or Legal Permanent Resident spouse has abused the spouse with the conditional green card. This petition requires certain evidence, which can be complex. The help of an attorney is advisable in this situation.

Otherwise, if the person is still legally married, the husband is not deceased, and there is no abuse, then the husband and wife need to jointly file to remove the conditions.

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Answered on 11/05/09, 4:09 pm

You may file the I-751 petition to remove conditions on your green card if you have divorced and do not need signature of USC ex-husband. Will still need to provide details of the marriage and show that it was in good faith. If you have further questions, you may contact me at [email protected] or 415-387-1364.

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Answered on 11/05/09, 5:27 pm


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