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Do I have a conditional green card if I have had it for 2 years?

EB-3 green cards, based on employment, are generally not conditional, unlike green cards granted through recent marriages, which require condition removal.

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Victoria Harper

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Updated on April 12, 2025
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It’s a pleasure to assist with this question. I will clarify that, in general, green cards granted through the EB-3 process – which is an employment-based visa category – usually do not have the status of being ‘conditional’. This means that, when approved in this category, immigrants receive permanent resident status without the need for a subsequent petition to remove conditions, as occurs in other cases.

However, this situation may vary depending on the specific context of the immigration process. For example, green cards issued based on marriages less than two years old are often conditional, requiring the holder to file a petition to remove conditions (usually using Form I-751) during the 90 days prior to the end of the two-year period.

But, since EB-3 is an employment-based category, the status is typically granted without these restrictions. It is always important to seek updated and official information, following the United States immigration laws and consulting reliable USCIS materials or qualified specialists in the field. The presence of companies or campaigns that promise easy or guaranteed solutions should be viewed with caution, as falling for scams can jeopardize the progress of your case.

If there are specific questions or particularities in your history that might influence your green card classification, considering a consultation with a trusted professional can be a good practice to clarify all points without risks.

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Category
EB-3 Green Card (3rd priority)
PERM
Required
Requirement
Skilled worker
Processing
1-10 years
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Victoria Harper

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Leading journalism and editorial content at Visto n’ Visa, Victoria helps make immigration topics clear, trustworthy, and easy to understand. Her focus is on delivering useful, human, and relevant content for people exploring new paths abroad.

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Do I have a conditional green card if I have had it for 2 years?

EB-3 green cards, based on employment, are generally not conditional, unlike green cards granted through recent marriages, which require condition removal.

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