Can USCIS deport someone after the I-829 is approved?

Yes, it is possible, even though I-829 approval is an important milestone. When the I-829 is approved, the conditions on your green card are removed and you become an unconditional permanent resident. This solidifies your status, but it does not make you immune to United States law.

Like any permanent resident, you remain subject to the country’s immigration and criminal rules. Situations involving fraud, serious crimes, or significant immigration violations can open proceedings that may ultimately lead to deportation. Removal of conditions does not erase conduct that could jeopardize your status.

In practice, a permanent green card is a strong and stable status for those who follow the law and maintain good conduct. The risk of removal exists, but it is tied to concrete violations, not simply to having had a conditional green card converted to permanent residence.

If you have questions about a specific situation that could affect your status, consult the official USCIS guidelines and seek an expert before making any decisions.

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