Remove Conditions on Green Card (I-751)

Who qualifies

Conditional resident; file in the 90 days before your card expires (waivers available for divorce, abuse or hardship).

The step-by-step roadmap

1. 1

   Calculate your 90-day window

   Find the expiration date on your conditional card; you may file during the 90 days before it.

   Watch out: Filing too early is rejected.

   Common rejection reason: Filed outside the window.
2. 2

   Decide joint filing or waiver

   File jointly with your spouse, or request a waiver for divorce, abuse or hardship.

   Watch out: Waiver cases need extra evidence.

   Common rejection reason: Wrong filing basis.
3. 3

   Build bona fide marriage evidence

   Joint lease or deed, bank accounts, taxes, insurance, children's birth certificates, photos, affidavits.

   Watch out: Evidence should cover the full two years.

   Common rejection reason: Weak or old evidence only.
4. 4

   Complete and file I-751

   Include card copies, evidence and fee.

   Watch out: Keep the receipt notice; it extends your status.

   Common rejection reason: Missing card copies.
5. 5

   Biometrics and possible interview

   Attend biometrics; prepare for an interview about your marriage.

   Watch out: Answers should match your evidence.

   Common rejection reason: Inconsistent answers.

Documents you'll need

• Form I-751

  Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence.

• Copy of conditional green card

  Front and back.

• Joint financial records

  Joint bank statements, taxes, insurance.

• Joint residence proof

  Lease, deed, utility bills in both names.

• Children's birth certificates

  If you have children together.

• Affidavits from friends/family

  Sworn statements about your marriage.