I-751 Remove Conditions on Residence Attorney in San Antonio, Texas
Conditional Green Cards
Form I-751: Turning a Conditional Green Card Into a Permanent One
If you received your green card through a marriage that was less than two years old when it was approved, your residence is conditional and your card is good for only two years. To keep your status, you must file Form I-751 to remove those conditions before the card expires. Miss the window or file a weak petition, and you can lose your residence and land in removal proceedings.
At Lozano Law Firm, these petitions are prepared under the direction of Alfredo Lozano, Board-Certified in Immigration and Nationality Law. Our bilingual team helps couples and individuals across San Antonio, Eagle Pass, and San Angelo prove a real marriage or qualify for a waiver when the marriage has ended. Start with a free consultation before your deadline arrives.
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How the I-751 Petition Works
The conditional green card exists so the government can confirm a marriage is genuine and not entered for immigration benefits. Removing the conditions is about proving exactly that.
When to File
The general rule is to file Form I-751 in the 90 days before your two-year card expires. Filing too early can get the petition rejected, and filing late requires a good explanation. We calendar the exact window for every client and prepare the package well in advance.
Joint Filing With Your Spouse
When you are still married, you and your spouse file together and submit evidence that your life is genuinely shared. Strong petitions include joint leases or a mortgage, joint bank and credit accounts, insurance listing both spouses, tax returns filed together, children's birth certificates, and photographs across the years. We help you build a record that answers the officer's questions before they are asked.
Waivers When the Marriage Has Ended
You do not lose your green card just because a marriage did. You can request a waiver of the joint filing requirement if you entered the marriage in good faith but later divorced, if you or your child suffered abuse, or if losing your status would cause extreme hardship. These cases turn on documentation and credibility, and they are among the most important we handle.
Common Mistakes
Families run into trouble by filing thin evidence, by missing the 90-day window, or by assuming a divorce ends their options. Each of these is avoidable with early planning, which is why we prefer to start months before the deadline rather than days.
Our Process
What to Expect
Free Case Evaluation
We start with a no-cost consultation to review your situation, explain your options, and identify the strongest path forward for your family.
Case Preparation
Our team assembles your petition with the documentation and evidence USCIS expects, prepared accurately the first time to avoid delays.
Filing & Follow-Through
We file, track deadlines, respond to USCIS, and prepare you for every interview until your case is resolved.
What to Expect After You File
Once we file, USCIS issues a receipt notice that extends your permanent resident status for a set period while the case is pending, so you remain lawfully here and able to work and travel. Biometrics follow, and then the agency reviews the evidence.
Many joint petitions with strong evidence are approved without an interview. Others, especially waiver cases or those with limited documentation, are scheduled for an interview where an officer asks about the marriage. We prepare every client for that possibility. Processing times vary and change often, so we monitor current estimates and keep proof of your extended status current in case you need it for work or travel.
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Hire a Board-Certified Immigration Attorney
Fewer than five percent of Texas immigration attorneys are Board-Certified in Immigration and Nationality Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Attorney Alfredo Lozano holds that distinction, and since founding the firm in 2006 he has brought a Marine Corps veteran's discipline, more than 20 years of immigration experience, and a fully bilingual team to every case the firm handles.
Our approach combines personalized counsel with the documentation rigor these cases demand, so your petition is prepared correctly the first time. Board Certification means the state has independently verified his experience, tested his knowledge, and confirmed his standing among peers, which is the kind of assurance that matters when your family's future is on the line.
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Our Team
Our team includes experienced attorneys, legal professionals, and client-care specialists who share a common commitment: making the immigration process as clear and manageable as possible for every family we serve.
Alfredo Lozano
Managing Attorney
Board-Certified in Immigration and Nationality Law and a Marine Corps veteran who leads every case strategy.
Linda Hamilton
Attorney
Guides families and employers through petitions, waivers, and interviews with steady, detailed advocacy.
Minerva Gonzalez
Legal Assistant
Prepares documentation and keeps every case organized, accurate, and moving forward.
Mayra Juarez
Legal Administrator
Coordinates case management and client communication across our three Texas offices.
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How to Obtain Residency If You Are in the U.S. Illegally
Entering the country without inspection does not always close the door to a green card. Our free guide walks through the options that may apply, from Section 245(i) and Military Parole in Place to the I-601A provisional waiver, in plain language.
Download the guide to understand the paths that could be available to your family, then contact us for advice on your specific situation.
Conditional Residence Help in San Antonio, Eagle Pass, and San Angelo
We prepare and file I-751 petitions for couples and individuals throughout South and West Texas, in English and Spanish. When an interview is required, it is usually at the USCIS San Antonio Field Office, and we ready our clients for it. For clients navigating a divorce or a difficult marriage, we handle waiver petitions with discretion and care. Every case begins with a free consultation, ideally well before your card expires.
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I-751 Remove Conditions FAQs
When do I file the I-751?
As a general rule, you file in the 90-day period right before your two-year conditional green card expires. Filing earlier can lead to rejection. If you are seeking a waiver because your marriage has ended, you can file at other times, which is one reason to get advice about your specific situation.
What if I am divorced or getting divorced?
You can still remove the conditions by requesting a waiver of the joint filing requirement, based on a good-faith marriage that ended in divorce. You will need to show the marriage was real when you entered it, using the same kind of evidence a joint petition uses. Many people keep their green cards this way.
What if my spouse was abusive?
You do not need your spouse's cooperation. A conditional resident who was battered or subjected to extreme cruelty can self-petition for a waiver, and federal confidentiality protections apply. Our humanitarian practice handles these sensitive cases with care.
What evidence proves a real marriage?
The strongest records combine finances and daily life: joint leases or mortgages, shared bank and credit accounts, insurance naming both spouses, joint tax returns, children's birth certificates, travel and photographs together, and affidavits from people who know you. Quality and consistency matter more than volume.
What happens if I miss the deadline?
A late filing is not automatically fatal, but you must explain the delay with good cause, and letting the card expire without action can lead to loss of status and even removal proceedings. If your deadline has passed, contact an attorney right away rather than waiting longer.
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Cases We Do Not Handle
Lozano Law Firm focuses exclusively on the practice areas listed above. We do not handle asylum or criminal immigration cases. When clients come to us with needs outside our scope, we refer them to trusted colleagues who specialize in those areas. Our referral network includes attorneys who handle asylum claims and criminal immigration consequences, so every person who contacts us receives direction toward the right help.
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