QUESTION
I entered US as a K1 visa,got married with in 2 months of stay. He is a US citizen and we been married for 15 yrs this Feb. and we have 2 children.
Asked on Jan 23rd, 2012 on Immigration - North Carolina
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I didn''t apply to removed my conditional residency after 2 years of married, but now what do I do when I apply for my permanent residency or citizenship, or is there a chances I could not be deported?
1 ANSWER
Not filing I-751 paperwork to remove your conditional status is a serious issue. Filing that paperwork now 10+ years later will result in serious scrutiny by CIS in your case. There will need to be a clear and thorough explanation as to why you never filed before to lift your conditional status.
Filing this late carries some serious risks. If your I-751 is denied, you could be placed into removal proceedings. Given your current situation, you really need to consult with an immigration attorney to review options and risks with filing paperwork to lift your conditional status now.
Regards,
Andrew M. Wilson, Esq.
Serotte Reich Wilson, LLP
www.srwlawyers.com
awilson@srwlawyers.com
Answered on Jan 24th, 2012 at 11:49 AM