The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has made changes to some procedures. In this case, they changed the procedures for immigrants who receive a conditional green card upon family request.
Official information from USCIS states that “the update clarifies what non-citizens must do to change the basis of the green card petition. This applies to cases of exemptions based on aggression or extreme cruelty.”
The newly issued regulations also clarify the processes related to joint petitions. The same applies to requests for individual petitions and payment exemptions.
From now on, if the person fails to submit Form I-751 to remove the conditions for permanent residence, their green card will be canceled. However, the immigrant has the opportunity to submit an adjustment on a new basis.
According to USCIS, “a non-citizen whose conditional green card (CPR) status has been revoked due to failure to file Form I751 on a timely basis may change his or her status to permanent residence on a new basis.” It does not matter whether the office whether or not to issue a notice of termination of conditional permanent resident status.
“The update consolidates and updates guidance regarding the eligibility, filing, and adjudication of Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions of Residence,” USCIS stated.
Nature of USCIS Changes
Here we explain the most important changes the USCIS has announced on this topic.
First, it updates the Green Card Application Eligibility, Presentation and Adjudication Guide. Individual or collective applications and exceptions are included.
In addition, it provides additional guidance on the steps to change the basis for applying for a new green card in cases of aggression or extreme cruelty.
Finally, the person who has not applied to have the conditions of their green card lifted may apply on a different basis.