Form I-751 (Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence)
Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence, is the USCIS form a conditional permanent resident who got a green card through marriage files to get a permanent 10-year green card.
How it works
File during the 90 days before your 2-year card expires. Usually you file together with your spouse and send evidence that the marriage is real, such as joint leases, bank accounts, taxes, and children's birth certificates.
If you are divorced, widowed, or suffered abuse, or removal would cause extreme hardship, you can file alone with a waiver at any time.
The receipt notice extends your status for the period printed on it, so carry it with your expired card to prove status for work and travel. USCIS may schedule an interview. Missing the deadline can end your status. See conditional permanent resident and our remove conditions guide.
Frequently asked questions
When should I file Form I-751?
In the 90 days before your conditional green card expires.
Can I file I-751 without my spouse?
Yes, with a waiver, for example after divorce or abuse.
Can I apply for citizenship while the I-751 is pending?
Yes, if you are otherwise eligible. USCIS may decide both at the same time.
Official sources
- USCIS: Form I-751uscis.gov
- USCIS: Conditional permanent residenceuscis.gov
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