Immigration and Nationality Act (2011)
Law and Software Edition
TITLE II:
IMMIGRATION
Part II
Admission Qualifications for Aliens; Travel Control of Citizens and Aliens
§ 216 (8 USC 1186a) Conditional permanent resident status for certain alien spouses and sons and daughters
a.
In general
1.
Conditional basis for status
2.
Notice of requirements
A.
At time of obtaining permanent residence
B.
At time of required petition
C.
Effect of failure to provide notice
b.
Termination of status if finding that qualifying marriage improper
1.
In general
2.
Hearing in removal proceeding
c.
Requirements of timely petition and interview for removal of condition
1.
In general
2.
Termination of permanent resident status for failure to file petition or have personal interview
A.
In general
B.
Hearing in removal proceeding
3.
Determination after petition and interview
A.
In general
B.
Removal of conditional basis if favorable determination
C.
Termination if adverse determination
D.
Hearing in removal proceeding
4.
Hardship waiver
d.
Details of petition and interview
1.
Contents of petition
A.
Statement of proper marriage and petitioning process
B.
Statement of additional information
2.
Period for filing petition
A.
90-day period before second anniversary
B.
Date petitions for good cause
C.
Filing of petitions during removal
3.
Personal interview
e.
Treatment of period for purposes of naturalization
f.
Treatment of certain waivers
g.
Service in Armed Forces
1.
Filing petition
2.
Personal interview
h.
Definitions