Comprehensive Overview of Immigration Law (COIL) Practice Exam

Disable ads (and more) with a membership for a one time $2.99 payment

Study for the Comprehensive Overview of Immigration Law (COIL) Exam. Prepare with multiple choice questions and detailed explanations. Master the essentials and succeed on your exam!

Each practice test/flash card set has 50 randomly selected questions from a bank of over 500. You'll get a new set of questions each time!

Practice this question and more.

Can a conditional resident file a waiver of the joint petition requirement if they divorce their spouse?

No, they must wait for approval
Yes, they can file a waiver
Only if they were married for more than five years
No, they lose their residency

The correct answer is: Yes, they can file a waiver

A conditional resident can indeed file a waiver of the joint petition requirement if they divorce their spouse. This is grounded in the provisions of U.S. immigration law, which recognizes situations where the marriage may no longer be viable due to divorce or other qualifying circumstances. By filing a waiver, the conditional resident can still seek to adjust their status to that of a permanent resident despite the end of the marital relationship. The law is designed to protect individuals who may find themselves in an abusive relationship or in circumstances where the marriage is no longer functioning as originally intended. Thus, the waiver serves as a critical mechanism for those who wish to maintain their lawful residency in light of changing personal circumstances.