Simple English definitions for legal terms
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A Conditional Resident is someone who is given permission to live in the United States as a permanent resident, but only for a limited time. This is usually because they came to the U.S. as a spouse of a U.S. citizen or an investor. They get a special green card that is only valid for two years. To stay in the U.S. as a permanent resident, they have to apply to remove the condition before the two years are up.
A Conditional Resident is a person who is granted permanent resident status on a temporary basis. This means that they are given a green card that is valid for only two years. They must file a petition to remove the condition within the 90-day period immediately preceding the second anniversary of the date they were granted conditional permanent resident status. This is usually the expiration date of their Permanent Resident Card.
These examples illustrate that there are different ways to become a Conditional Resident. It can be through marriage to a U.S. citizen, having children, or investing in the U.S. economy. However, regardless of how they became a Conditional Resident, they must file a petition to remove the condition in order to remain a permanent resident.