Purpose and legal basis
INA §216 governs covered marriage-based conditional residence. The ordinary joint petition is filed during the 90-day period before the second anniversary of conditional residence. Certain waiver routes exist for qualifying circumstances; divorce or abuse does not automatically resolve every requirement.
Before filing
Use the official USCIS form page to verify the currently accepted edition, instructions, filing address and fees. Historical announcements may no longer describe today’s requirements. Review signatures, supporting documents and any deadlines before sending a packet. A pending application is not the same as an approved immigration benefit.