Chambers County, TX Immigration Law Firms & Lawyers

Generally, in order for a Conditional Resident to get an ordinary "Green Card" (sometimes called a 10-year Green Card), a couple must jointly file a Petition to Remove Conditions within the specified 90-day period. When the couple becomes divorced, the foreign national spouse nonetheless may file a Petition to Remove Conditions but must also seek a waiver of the usual requirement that the couple file together. Additionally, when a foreign national spouse is a victim of domestic violence, there are safeguards available to protect the victim and to allow the victim to remain in the U.S. The immigration-related options and processes when a Conditional Resident becomes divorced can be complicated, and it would be wise to work with an immigration attorney. Some immigration law firms, including mine, offer legal services on a "flat fee" basis so that a client will know the total expense from the very beginning, and a few immigration law firms, including mine, offer an initial consultation free of charge.

Your residency is based on the length of the marriage at the time of the approval of your residency. If you feel you received a CR in error, apply to have your card reissued. You should make an appointment at your local USCIS office to inquire prior to submitting any petition to correct and reissue a new card.