If you received your green card through marriage (Adjustment of Status) and your marriage was less than two years old at approval, you received a conditional green card (CR1 visa). This conditional green card is valid for 2 years. To remain a permanent resident in the U.S., you must remove these conditions by filing Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence. Once approved, your status converts to a permanent resident and your green card becomes valid for 10 years.
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The purpose of Form I-751 is to prove your marriage is legitimate and not entered into for immigration benefits. Joint filing with your U.S. citizen spouse is standard. Exceptions for I-751 waivers include divorce, death of the spouse, abusive marriage, or extreme hardship if deported.
Processing time for jointly filed I-751 petitions is between 10 and 25 months, depending on service center and case complexity. Waivers may affect timelines.
For help with either process, call our office: 323-805-0445
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Florida International University College of Law, Miami, Florida
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Juliette Potter is a highly accomplished United States Immigration Attorney with over two decades of legal experience. She began her legal journey as a Barrister in the United Kingdom and was later admitted as an Attorney-at-Law in Antigua and Barbuda before the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court.
Ms. Potter’s academic background is equally distinguished. She holds a Master of Laws (LL.M.) from Florida International University College of Law, a Bachelor of Laws (Honors) from the University of Wolverhampton, and a Legal Education Certificate from the Norman Manley Law School in Jamaica. She also earned a Master’s degree in Organization Development from Bowling Green State University’s College of Business in Ohio.
Her professional experience spans both the corporate and legal worlds. Before entering private immigration practice, she served as Chief Legal Officer for an international group of companies. Today, she is a Licensed Attorney in the State of New York, representing clients before the Federal Immigration Courts of the United States, while also maintaining her active law license in Antigua and Barbuda.
As an immigrant herself, Ms. Potter brings a unique perspective and deep empathy to her practice. Her personal experiences inspire her unwavering commitment to helping clients navigate the complexities of U.S. immigration law with confidence and care.
Outside the courtroom, Ms. Potter enjoys cooking, traveling, and exploring new cuisines — passions that reflect her appreciation for diversity and global cultures, both in life and in law.