Q: Remove conditions on greencard
Do I have to be married for 2 years at the time I get my greencard or do I have to be married for 2 years at the time I apply for the green card to not have to deal with having to remove conditions?
A: If you immigrated to the United States as a spouse of a U.S. citizen before the second anniversary of your marriage, you get a conditional green card
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A: To receive a conditional green card based on marriage, the marriage must be less than two years old at the time the green card is granted. If you have been married for more than two years when your green card is approved, you will typically receive a permanent 10-year green card without conditions. On the other hand, if your marriage is less than two years old when the green card is granted, you will receive a conditional 2-year green card. To remove these conditions and obtain a 10-year green card, you will need to file a joint petition during the 90 days before the 2-year card expires, demonstrating that the marriage is genuine.
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