How to Identify Conditional Green Cards: Essential Tips

Learn how to determine if your green card has conditions attached, ensuring clarity on residency status.

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Check your green card; if it states 'CR' (Conditional Resident) instead of 'IR' (Immediate Relative) or 'PR' (Permanent Resident), it has conditions. Typically, conditional green cards are issued for marriage-based residency when the marriage is less than two years old. Another way to know is if the issuance paperwork specifies a two-year validity period instead of the usual 10 years.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What does CR mean on a green card? CR stands for Conditional Resident, indicating that your residency is temporary, often linked to marriage for less than two years.
  2. How can I remove conditions from my green card? To remove conditions, you must file Form I-751 with USCIS within the 90 days before your card expires, demonstrating that your marriage is legitimate.
  3. What is the difference between an IR and a PR green card? IR stands for Immediate Relative, signifying permanent residency without conditions, while PR denotes Permanent Resident, which can also refer to conditional status.
  4. When does a conditional green card expire? A conditional green card is typically valid for two years; you must apply to remove conditions before it expires.

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