Category: Marriage based Greencard

In this difficult economy, a question I am often asked is if bankruptcy or foreclosing on a home will lead to problems with Immigration.  I simply reply “Immediate Deportation. The U.S. will not allow fiscally irresponsible people to remain in the country.”  Then I smile and say “Just kidding.” No, it won’t. In terms of obtaining lawful permanent residency (Greencard), there are only affidavit of support requirement […]

If a non-citizen is married to a U.S. Citizen for less than 2 years at the time of the Immigration (Green Card) interview, the foreign national is granted Conditional Permanent Resident Status (CPR).  After two years, the CPR must file a petition to remove the conditions on form I-751 with USCIS. This application is to be filed jointly, by both husband and wife or the foreign national […]