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If spouse is in conditional permanent residency status......and there
are problems.....can he or she obtain a "work permit" from their place
of employment? It seems to me...that if the CPR status...is pending...
and you "change boats" in midstream.....and ask for a "work permit....
this would cause alot of questions and problems. I think this would
"raise flags" not only in the public (state government workplace) but in
private business too...... Is this a correct assumption? Actually, I dont
think it could be done...but I am not sure. Any opinions on this?

Conditional permanent residence status meaning they have received the "green card", but have yet to remove the 2-year restriction on it?

Yes, I know what the conditional residency status is...and it is for two
years......but I want to know....can a person "who is in this status"
also obtain a "work permit" thru work ...at the same time? In other
words, if the conditional residency status changes or falls thru....can
they get a work permit? Reasoning this out... i think if you are in one
type of status, you cant change in mid-stream..... just curious.

No. Green card holder (temporary/permanent) is not required/eligible for work authorization.

Looks like you are getting into issues with USC spouse and that may you affect negatively in your effort to remove condition. I will suggest you to talk to attorney.

GC through USC spouse is easy to get, if things are smooth. But it can also bring lots of pain if things are going south.


Yes, I know what the conditional residency status is...and it is for two
years......but I want to know....can a person "who is in this status"
also obtain a "work permit" thru work ...at the same time? In other
words, if the conditional residency status changes or falls thru....can
they get a work permit? Reasoning this out... i think if you are in one
type of status, you cant change in mid-stream..... just curious.