Chicago Removal of Conditions Lawyer

Helping You Finalize Your Green Card Status

Some people are issued a green card with certain conditions, which means they still need to remove the conditions for full permanent resident status. Typically, this is because they were issued a green card after marriage and have been married less than two years. The green card holder is granted permanent residence after the U.S. immigration service is satisfied that the marriage is legitimate and genuine. 

SimVisa can help you with the removal of conditional status of your Green Card. One of our I-751 lawyers works with you to process the right paperwork on time and remove conditions on your green card.

Navigating the citizenship and immigration services requirements can be complicated, and just one mistake could jeopardize your immigration status. We help families in Chicago and nationwide with the removal of conditional residency. 

Do you need help with your conditional green card? Contact a removal of conditions lawyer at SimVisa today for a free consultation!

How to Apply for Removal of Conditional Status (Form I-751)  

To remove the conditions on a permanent resident card, the conditional permanent resident and their spouse (or sponsor) must jointly file Form I-175 with the USCIS within 90 days of the conditional visa’s expiration.

The application must include the following:

• The fully completed Form I-751, signed by both the conditional resident and their spouse
• Front and back copies of the green card
• Two current passport-style photos of the permanent resident and any children applying for permanent residence
• Evidence that the marriage was entered into in good faith and is legitimate

Some common examples of a bona fide marriage can include:

• Deeds to jointly owned property
• Lease showing joint tenancy of a home
• Financial records of joint assets
• Birth certificates of children born during the marriage
• Joint tax returns
• Medical bills with the names of both spouses
• Vehicle registrations with both spouses’ names on them

These are just some of the documents that can help prove a legitimate marriage. If you are having trouble finding the right kinds of proof, consult with an experienced I-751 lawyer.

When a Waiver of Joint Petition Is Needed

If a conditional resident is unable to file a joint Form I-751 with their spouse, then they may request the joint filing requirement be waived if one of the following conditions applies:

• Deporting the conditional resident would result in extreme hardship
• The marriage began in good faith but ended in an annulment or divorce - evidence of the marital relationship and the divorce or annulment decree must be presented
• The marriage was legitimate, but the spouse died - a death certificate is required
• The marriage was legitimate but the conditional resident left due to abuse by the sponsor spouse - evidence of abuse, such as police reports, is required

Removal of condition lawyer can help you gather the right evidence for your claim and draft your petition for the waiver of the joint filing requirement for Form I-751.

How SimVisa Can Help You with Removal of Conditions

When you work with a removal of conditions attorney from SimVisa, you’ll benefit from our years of experience navigating the often-changing requirements of the U.S. immigration service. Our legal team knows what kinds of evidence tends to satisfy immigration officials, and we work with your family to gather your documents so that a package can be submitted in the proper timeframe.

If you choose our premium service for full attorney representation, our process is as follows: 

1. Contact SimVisa for a free 15-minute meeting with our team and to schedule a paid consultation with a removal of conditions lawyer. The lawyer will dive into the specific facts of your case, address your questions and concerns, and provide an assessment of your case as well as the steps moving forward.
2. After the consultation, you sign the engagement letter and submit your payment using our secure link. We typically credit the attorney consultation fee and charge a flat fee for our services, which we discuss in your attorney consultation.
3. We work with you to gather all the information and documents necessary for  your case into our system, answering questions and advising you every step of the way. 
4. We prepare the petition package, including forms and supporting evidence, and make the process as easy and stress-free as possible. We work together to create a filing that best presents your case and minimizes the chance of issues or delay by US immigration.
5. A removal of conditions lawyer completes the attorney review and is available to answer any questions or address any issues that you may have.
6. After you sign the documents, we submit the package to USCIS and officially sign on as your “attorney of record” meaning that US immigration recognizes us as your lawyer. As a result, we have the ability to contact immigration on your behalf and to monitor and notify you of the progress of your case with immigration.

Our six-step process for the automated service is as follows:

1. Contact SimVisa for a free 15-minute meeting with our team to determine whether you are eligible to file a joint petition for permanent residency using the automated service.
2. After the consultation, you submit your payment for legal assistance using our secure link. We charge a flat fee for our services, which we discuss in your initial consultation.
3. Using our system, you provide the requested information and upload all your relevant documents into your secure client portal, including marriage certificates and other proof of a legitimate marriage.
4. We meet with you via video and prepare the petition package including forms and supporting evidence. We will tell you if we need further proof and what we need for your application.
5. A removal of conditions lawyer completes the attorney review.
6. We send the completed application to you for you and your spouse to sign and submit.

What Is the Cost of Our Services?

Our premium service fee for the jointly filed I-751 is typically around $2,500. The attorney will provide the exact fee at the consultation depending on the facts and complexity of your case.

Our automated service fee for the I-751 is $900.