10-year green card approved
Divorce and about 18 months abroad
I-751 Removal of Conditions
Background
The applicant held a two-year conditional green card and filed Form I-751 to remove the conditions. During the case the applicant divorced and had spent about a year and a half in China, and then received a NOID.
Challenges
- With the marriage over, the applicant had to prove the marriage had been genuine.
- A long absence invites questions about abandoning permanent residence or failing to maintain residence.
Strategy
- Gathered genuine evidence from the years of the marriage to answer USCIS's concerns about its bona fides.
- Explained the long absence with reference to COVID-19 and other circumstances beyond the applicant's control.
- Prepared the applicant for the interview and biometrics.
Case Timeline
| Date | Progress |
|---|---|
| 01/03/2022 | I-751 filed |
| 06/05/2023 | NOID received |
| 07/01/2023 | NOID response filed |
| 08/09/2024 | Interview scheduled |
| 09/17/2024 | Biometrics and interview completed |
| 10/03/2025 | 10-year green card approved |
| 10/10/2025 | Card produced |
Outcome
10-year green card approved (NOID response filed 07/01/2023 · approved 10/03/2025).