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USCIS Updates Guidance and Clarifies Policy on Family-Based Conditional Permanent Residence

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USCIS has updated its Policy Manual with new guidance on family-based conditional permanent residence, focusing on Form I-751 petitions used to remove conditions on residence. The update consolidates eligibility, filing, and adjudication rules into clearer guidance. This clarification helps family-based green card holders understand the process for transitioning from conditional to permanent status.
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is updating guidance on family-based conditional permanent residence in its Policy Manual. The update consolidates and updates guidance on eligibility, filing, and adjudication for Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence.

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