Client Background
Our client, a citizen of Armenia, received a two-year conditional green card through marriage to a U.S. citizen. By the time the card was up for renewal, the marriage had ended in divorce.
Normally, removing the conditions on a green card requires a joint filing with your spouse. After the divorce, our client was afraid she might lose her residency — and worried that USCIS could question whether the marriage was genuine.
The Challenge We Took On
Remove the conditional status and keep her green card after divorce.
Prove the marriage was real and based on love, not immigration benefits.
Achieve a successful outcome without a joint filing.
Understanding the Client’s Story
/01
We gathered everything that showed the marriage was real — shared lease agreements, joint bank accounts, photos, travel records, and messages with family and friends.
The Right Strategy
/02
We filed Form I-751 with a waiver of the joint filing requirement, explaining the divorce and providing a strong narrative supported by solid evidence.
Building the Evidence
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We focused on the human side of the relationship — how they lived together, traveled, and shared their lives. We also included letters from friends and relatives who knew them as a genuine couple.
Guidance Through the Interview
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We prepared our client for possible USCIS questions and supported her throughout the process, helping her feel confident and ready.
/ Result
The client’s conditional status was successfully removed, and the client received a 10-year green card.
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