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Form I-751: Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence

Conditional residents who got a 2-year green card through marriage use this petition to get a 10-year card. It shows the marriage was entered into in good faith.

Edition 04/01/24

Source: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

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Instructions for filling out Form I-751: Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence

This template is used for official filing and documentation. Below are detailed instructions for completing, requirement details, and submission rules.

Who needs to fill out this document?

This form is designed for use by legal entities, individuals, or authorized representatives in the following cases:

Conditional residents through marriage and their spouses.
Conditional residents who are divorced, widowed or abused, requesting a waiver.
Children who received conditional residence with a parent.

What you will need before starting

Before filling out the interactive form, prepare the following details and documents:

1. Conditional green cardCopy of front and back.

2. Joint life evidenceJoint tax returns, lease or mortgage, bank accounts, insurance, children's birth certificates.

3. AffidavitsStatements from people who know your marriage, if helpful.

4. Waiver documentsDivorce decree, death certificate or abuse evidence, if filing alone.

Step-by-step filling process

Check the filing window: Joint filing must be within 90 days before the card expires.
Select basis: Joint petition, or individual filing with a waiver.
Complete details: Information about you, your spouse and your children.
Attach evidence and file: Include proof of a genuine marriage and the fee.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What if I miss the 90-day window?

Your status may end. You can file late with an explanation of good cause.

Does my status stay valid while it's pending?

Yes. The receipt notice extends your status, currently for a set period stated on the notice.

Does the form edition matter?

Yes. USCIS rejects outdated editions. Check the edition date printed at the bottom of each page and compare it with the edition listed on the form's page at uscis.gov before filing.

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