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How to Remove Conditions on Your Green Card (Form I-751) in 2026

Quick Summary If you received your green card through marriage and were married for less than two years at the time of approval, you received a conditional green card valid for two years. To remove conditions and get a permanent...

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Advertencia sobre Viajes Prolongados para Titulares de Green Card: Lo Que Debes Saber

Si tienes una Green Card (estatus de residente permanente legal), puedes viajar fuera de Estados Unidos. Sin embargo, cuánto tiempo puedes permanecer fuera del país sin afectar tu estatus depende de varias reglas establecidas por el Servicio de Ciudadanía e...

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Extended Travel Warning for Green Card Holders: What You Should Know

If you have a Green Card (lawful permanent resident status), you are free to travel outside the United States. But how long you can stay outside before it affects your status depends on several rules from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration...

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¿Cuánto Tiempo Toma Obtener una Green Card en 2026?

Obtener una Green Card en Estados Unidos significa convertirse en residente permanente legal. Sin embargo, el tiempo del proceso puede variar mucho dependiendo de cómo solicites, tu categoría migratoria y si hay visas disponibles. En 2026, los tiempos seguirán dependiendo...

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VAWA: Protection for Immigrant Victims of Abuse

Immigration rules can be hard to understand. But when someone has been hurt or badly treated by a family member who is a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (Green Card holder), the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) gives them...

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VAWA: Protección para Inmigrantes Víctimas de Abuso

Las leyes de inmigración pueden ser difíciles de entender. Pero cuando una persona ha sido lastimada o maltratada por un familiar que es ciudadano estadounidense o residente permanente legal (titular de Green Card), la Ley de Violencia Contra la Mujer...

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How Long Does It Take to Get a Green Card in 2026

Getting a U.S. Green Card means becoming a lawful permanent resident. But how long it takes can vary a lot depending on how you apply, your category, and whether visas are available. In 2026, timing will still depend on what...

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The 3-Year Rule vs. 5-Year Rule for Green Card Holders – Why This Matters for Your Citizenship Journey

Becoming a U.S. citizen is the ultimate goal for many immigrants—and an important milestone that provides security, stability, and opportunities such as voting in U.S. elections, sponsoring family members, and obtaining a U.S. passport. But one of the most common...

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How Long Can Green Card Holders Travel Outside the US?

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (USCIS) establishes specific regulations for international travel as a permanent resident and regulates green card holders' travel outside the US. Current regulations permit green card holders to leave and return to the United States...

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Green Card por Matrimonio: Qué Esperar en la Entrevista

Se enamoraron. Construyeron una vida juntos. Ahora están dando el siguiente paso: obtener la green card a través del matrimonio. Uno de los momentos más importantes de este proceso es la entrevista con USCIS. Aunque puede causar nervios, no tiene...

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