Upgrade to US green card holder status by filing Form I-751

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Upgrade to US green card holder status by filing Form I-751

Holders of a US conditional green card may be given a resident card with an I-551 stamp on it, indicating when the conditional green card will expire – two years from the date of issue. While someone has a conditional green card, he or she is considered a conditional resident. During the two year period while the conditional green card is current, the applicant must maintain residence in the US and obey immigration laws. Once the conditional green card is close to expiry, it is important for the applicant to apply for a Permanent Green Card by filing Form I-751. If he or she fails to do so, the conditional green card will expire, making him or her subject to deportation.