Missing the 90-Day Window
Filing too early or too late can invalidate your petition. The window opens exactly 90 days before your conditional green card expires — not a day before.
Attorney-Led Immigration Representation
the finish line for conditional residents
Removal of Conditions
Get Your Permanent Green Card
If you received a conditional green card through marriage, removing the conditions is the final step to permanent residence. Occam Immigration handles your I-751 filing from strategy to submission — so you hit the 90-day window, build the right evidence package, and get your 10-year green card without the stress.
Miss the 90-day window and your green card is at risk.
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where most cases go wrong
Top Pitfalls That Derail So Many Applications
The I-751 looks simple on paper — but the timing, the evidence, and the USCIS process trip up conditional residents every year. Here are the four mistakes we see most often.
Weak Relationship Evidence
Joint tax returns, lease agreements, bank statements, and photos must tell a consistent story. Thin evidence packages are the leading cause of RFEs and denials.
Not Knowing Your Waiver Options
If the marriage ended, many conditional residents assume they're stuck. Waivers exist for divorce, widowhood, and battery — you may still qualify for permanent residence.
Ignoring USCIS RFEs
A Request for Evidence is not a denial — but an inadequate response can become one. We prepare complete, attorney-reviewed responses that address every USCIS concern.
Everything Working With Occam Includes
What You'll Get When You Work With Us
- Assessment of your filing scenario — joint petition, waiver, or late filing
- Complete preparation of Form I-751 Petition to Remove Conditions
- Attorney-curated evidence package strategy for proving a bona fide marriage
- USCIS interview preparation so you walk in confident and ready
- RFE response support and waiver guidance for divorce, hardship, or abuse cases
Why Clients Choose Occam Immigration
- Deadline Precision We track your 90-day filing window and make sure you never miss it.
- Evidence Strategy We build the relationship evidence package USCIS expects to see.
- Waiver Experience Divorced or separated? We handle waiver filings with care and discretion.
- Fast-Track-to-Filing™ Your I-751 prepared and filed without delay — it's how we operate.
a legal team, not a handoff.
A Legal Team ACCOUNTABLE for Every Step
Your case manager keeps the work moving, your legal team builds the package with you, and an attorney reviews it before filing. You always know who owns the next step.
filed in 30 days. here's how.
Fast-Track To Filing™ Program
We don't do one-size-fits-all. Your attorney will review your history, goals, and legal issues, then set the case strategy and evidence plan for your circumstances.
While you are collecting and uploading evidence, your legal team is building your application. With scheduled check-ins at least once a week, your case stays on track.
The legal team checks the complete package for accuracy and completeness, and an attorney reviews the forms, evidence, and legal strategy before anything is filed.
For every case we accept, we file within 30 days of engagement, provided you attend scheduled meetings and submit requested evidence on time. After filing, while the government controls the processing timeline and outcome, we have monthly check-in appointments to give you updates, answer questions, and prepare you for the next case milestone.
Strategy & Kickoff
Week 1Attorney-led case review and evidence plan
Application Building
Weeks 1–3Forms, evidence, and weekly check-ins
Attorney Review
By Day 30Accuracy, completeness, and legal review
Filed
By Day 30Package submitted to the government
Every case we accept is filed in 30 days or less
Client participation requirements apply.
After filing
Government-controlled timeline
Government review
The responsible agencies control processing times and requests.
Interview preparation
If an interview is scheduled, we prepare you for what to expect.
Decision & next steps
The responsible agency decides the case; we guide what follows.
Government agencies control processing times and outcomes. Our team remains accountable for guidance, preparation, and communication.
no office visit needed.
File Your Case From Anywhere
Most of our clients never step foot in an office — and their cases move just as fast. From your first consultation to your final approval, everything happens through OccamOne, our secure client platform. Even your video calls happen right inside the app — no downloads, no setup.
- Track your case in real time
- Upload documents securely
- Message your attorney directly
- Join video calls right inside the app
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Conditional Residents Who Got It Done
Confused About the Window to Filed With Weeks to Spare
“We had no idea the 90-day window was so narrow. Occam tracked our timeline, prepared every document, and got us filed with weeks to spare. Our permanent green card came through without a single RFE.”
Tomás & Rachel V.
Verified Occam Immigration Client
Divorced and Scared to Permanent Resident
“When my marriage ended, I thought I had lost my chance at a green card. Occam explained the waiver process clearly, built a strong case, and I got my permanent residence approved. I am incredibly grateful.”
Irina M.
Verified Occam Immigration Client
Missed the Deadline — Still Got Approved
“We did not know we had to file within 90 days and we missed the deadline. Occam helped us file a late petition with the right waiver explanation and evidence. It was stressful, but they got us through it.”
Carlos & Mei L.
Verified Occam Immigration Client
Overwhelming RFE to Quick Approval
“USCIS sent us a Request for Evidence that felt overwhelming. Occam's team put together a thorough, organized response and walked us through exactly what it meant. Approved shortly after.”
Priya N.
Verified Occam Immigration Client
The testimonials above are from actual Occam Immigration clients. Results in their cases do not necessarily indicate similar results can be obtained for others. Every immigration case is unique and depends on its own facts and circumstances, which is why working with attorneys experienced in your specific case type matters.
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I-751 Questions, Answered
You must file within the 90-day window immediately before your conditional green card expires. Filing outside this window — even a day early — can result in rejection unless a waiver applies.
You can still file Form I-751 as a waiver — you do not need your U.S. citizen spouse to co-sign. USCIS allows waiver filings for divorce, legal separation, widowhood, and cases involving battery or extreme cruelty.
Processing times vary widely, but USCIS typically issues a 48-month extension via receipt notice while your case is pending. Some cases are approved without an interview; others are scheduled for one.
Strong packages include joint tax returns, joint bank account statements, a shared lease or mortgage, utility bills, insurance policies, photos together across time, and affidavits from people who know you as a couple. We help you identify and organize exactly what USCIS expects.
An RFE is not a denial — it means USCIS needs more information. You must respond fully and on time. We prepare complete, attorney-reviewed RFE responses that directly address every concern raised.
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For every case we accept, we commit to prepare and file within 30 days.