Removing Conditional Permanent Residence for Investors
There are many reasons that people come to the United States. In some cases, business opportunities draw investors or entrepreneurs to remain in the U.S. as permanent residents. However, this permanent residency is only conditional unless you apply to have your conditional status removed.
As a business or investor permanent resident, it can be frustrating to have conditions that prevent you from becoming a true permanent resident. To learn more about removing your conditions, you should contact an experienced Orange County immigration lawyer from Garg & Associates, P.C., at 949-540-6704.
What is Conditional Permanent Residence?
Permanent residency enables a person to remain in the U.S. for the remainder of his or her life as long as they follow national, state, and local laws as well as properly file and pay taxes, among other things. Conditional permanent residency means that you can enjoy these rights of a permanent resident for two years, after which you can be removed from the U.S. unless you apply to have your conditional status removed.
Petitioning to Remove Conditions
You can file to remove your conditions within 90 days before your conditional green card expires. To determine if you are eligible to become a true permanent resident, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, or USCIS, will look at things such as:
- Type of business enterprise
- Number of employees your business has
- Number of employees your investment directly created
- Company income
- Company history (bankruptcy, changes in ownership, etc.)
You can also file for your spouse and children to become permanent residents.
Contact Us
If you wish to remain in the U.S. longer than two years, you must have your permanent residency conditional status removed. For help with this process, please contact a knowledgeable Orange County immigration attorney from Garg & Associates, P.C., at 949-540-6704 today.
