Q: Is there a way to apply to remove condition on my green card early? or any other options?
My husband is active member in the military and currently have a remote order going to korea this April 2016, I am a conditional resident and my son is us citizen) only been here for a year (got here Jan.05, 2015) and having only one car i wasnt able to learn how to drive, now that my is PCSing to korea unaccompanied our only option is to go back to my home country (Philippines) with that being said I wont be able to file for my removal of condition for my green card because we will be staying temporarily back home until his orders come to end (April 2017) I wanted to know what are our options so I wont abandoned residency and wont go through all the I-130 process again. i hope someone can give me an advice.
A:
You can get a re entry permit which will allow you to stay out of the US for 2 years without abandoning your green card. Being a green card holder for one year might make the removal of conditions petition a little hard but you should talk to an attorney to get you started with the procedure as soon as possible so you can get it approved before your husband leaves to korea. Many immigration attorneys including me offer free consultations, make use of the consultations and talk to an attorney soon. All the best.
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