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Form I-751: Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence
USCIS Form I-751 is the Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence filed by conditional permanent residents to obtain unconditional status. You must notify USCIS of a new address within 10 days of moving.
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USCIS Form I-751 - Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence
USCIS Form I-751 is the Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence filed by conditional permanent residents to obtain unconditional status. You must notify USCIS of a new address within 10 days of moving.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1A missing or typed signature will cause USCIS to reject the petition.
- 2Submitting the petition with a stamped or typed name instead of a handwritten signature.
- 3Leaving the daytime telephone number, mobile number, or email address blank.
- 4Failing to include the required certification and signature in Part 9 for an interpreter.
- 5Omitting the preparer’s signature and contact information in Part 10 when someone else prepared the form.
Plain English
Form I-751 lets you ask USCIS to take away the conditions on your green card so you become a full permanent resident. You fill out personal data, provide signatures, and include any required court documents.
Submission Date
- Filing date: Not stated in the official source.
- Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
- Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.
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What this form is for
- Use this form when you are a conditional resident who obtained status through marriage to a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident and want USCIS to remove the conditions on your residence.
- Do not use it when you are not a conditional resident, obtained status through means other than marriage, or are a U.S. citizen.
- Check Form G-1055 instead when you need to confirm the correct filing fee for this petition.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Paying the filing fee
USCIS fee schedule website
✓ Using an outdated fee amount
Requesting a fee waiver
USCIS fee waiver guidance
✓ Submitting incomplete waiver documentation
Updating fee information after a change
USCIS fee update notices
✓ Forgetting to adjust fee after policy change
Deadline or filing window
Not stated in the official source.
Checklist
What you need before filling it out
Signature block
Handwritten signature (no stamp or typed name) · Petition signature page
Address information
U.S. mailing address · Petition address fields
Change of address notice
Written notice of new address within 10 days · USCIS website or Service Center
Weight entry
Weight in pounds or “000” if unknown/out of range · Part 2, Item 4
Ethnicity/race selection
Box checked for appropriate category · Part 2, Item 1
Before you submit
- 1Confirm the form edition is dated 04/01/24
- 2Enter a valid U.S. mailing address
- 3Complete all biographic fields, including weight in pounds
- 4Attach all required evidence listed in the instructions
- 5Pay the filing fee according to Form G-1055
- 6Sign the petition with a handwritten signature
- 7If under 14, have a parent or legal guardian sign
- 8If a mental incompetent, have a legal guardian sign
- 9Verify no typed or stamped signatures are present
- 10Check the USCIS website for the current filing address
- 11Make a copy of the complete petition for your records
- 12Mail the petition to the correct USCIS filing address
How to file this form
- 1Download the latest Form I-751 from the USCIS website
- 2Complete all biographic and eligibility sections
- 3Gather and attach the required supporting evidence
- 4Determine the correct filing fee using Form G-1055
- 5Sign the petition with a handwritten signature
- 6Mail the completed petition to the current USCIS filing address
- 7Retain a copy of the mailed petition and receipt
Known limitations
- 1The form does not apply to conditional residents who obtained status through means other than marriage
- 2U.S. citizens do not need to file Form I-751
- 3A petition cannot be filed without a U.S. mailing address
- 4Traffic fines under $500 with no arrest do not require documentation
Field map
Compact field-by-field guide
Part 1
2 items
Name as on conditional Green Card and Alien Registration Number.
Date of birth of conditional resident.
Part 2
1 items
Joint petition with spouse, waiver based on divorce, waiver based on domestic abuse, or extreme hardship.
Part 3
1 items
Petitioning spouse's information.
Part 4
1 items
Date and place of marriage, attorney name if applicable.
Evidence
1 items
Joint bank statements, lease, utility bills, insurance, tax returns, children's birth certificates — showing bona fide marital union.
Signature
1 items
Both conditional resident and U.S. citizen spouse must sign (unless waiver filing).
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Fillable formOpen in Editor->The instructions are dated 04/01/24 and direct users to the USCIS website for the most current filing information.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Edition date — confirm the instructions are dated 04/01/24
- Fee — Not stated in the official source — verify on the agency site
- Mailing address — Not stated in the official source — verify on the agency site
- Signature — confirm a handwritten signature (no stamp or typed name) is used
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After you file
- 1Keep the copy of the filed petition and any receipt for your records
- 2Wait for USCIS to send a written decision
- 3Attend any biometric services appointment if scheduled
- 4If you receive a denial, review the reasons and consider filing a new petition or appeal
Sources
- SRCInstructions p.1 — purpose: petition used by a conditional resident who obtained status through marriage to request removal of conditions.
- SRCInstructions p.1 — who may file: conditional resident status obtained through marriage to a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident.
- SRCInstructions p.2 — signature must be handwritten; stamped or typewritten names are not accepted.
- SRCInstructions p.2 — if under 14, parent or legal guardian may sign; also for mentally incompetent persons.
- SRCInstructions p.2 — photocopied, faxed, or scanned original handwritten signature is valid for filing.
- SRCInstructions p.2 — filing fee information is in Form G-1055 (specific fee not stated).
- SRCInstructions p.7 — address change must be notified within 10 days of moving for non‑citizens.
- SRCInstructions p.7 — if Item 1.e or 1.f selected, change of address must be sent to the Service Center, not via website or lockbox.
- SRCInstructions p.7 — must have a United States address to file this petition.
- SRCInstructions p.7 — filing location is provided on www.uscis.gov/I-751; do not mail to the address listed in p.8.
Common confusion points
Do I need a handwritten signature?
Many think a typed name is acceptable, but USCIS requires a handwritten signature.
→ Verify the signature is handwritten and not stamped or typed.
Can I submit my address change online?
Filers often use the website, but non‑citizens must notify USCIS within 10 days and cannot use the website if Item 1.e/f was selected.
→ Use the website only if you are not a citizen and did not select those items.
Do I have to include traffic fine documents?
Some assume all fines need documentation, but only arrests or fines over $500 require it.
→ Include traffic documents only if the fine exceeds $500 or an arrest occurred.
What weight should I enter?
People may enter kilograms or values outside the allowed range.
→ Enter weight in pounds, or “000” if under 30 lb or over 699 lb.
Can a parent sign for a minor?
Uncertainty about who may sign for children under 14.
→ If under 14, a parent or legal guardian must sign.
Is a stamped signature accepted?
Some think a stamp counts as a signature.
→ Use a handwritten signature; stamps are rejected.
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Questions about USCIS Form I-751
What is USCIS Form I-751 used for?
Form I-751 lets you ask USCIS to take away the conditions on your green card so you become a full permanent resident. You fill out personal data, provide signatures, and include any required court documents.
What information does USCIS Form I-751 require?
The petition gathers biographic data such as weight, eye color and hair color, contact numbers and email, plus certifications and signatures in Part 9 (interpreter) and Part 10 (preparer).
Where do I file USCIS Form I-751?
File the petition to the filing address shown on the USCIS website at www.uscis.gov/I-751; the address listed for the Office of Policy and Strategy is not a filing location.
How do I complete USCIS Form I-751?
Complete the biographic sections, then fill Part 9 if you used an interpreter and Part 10 if someone else prepared the form. Provide daytime and mobile phone numbers and email. Sign and date the petition, and have any interpreter or preparer also sign. Submit to the current filing address.
What happens if USCIS Form I-751 is filed incorrectly?
If the petition lacks a proper handwritten signature, USCIS will reject it.
Do I need a handwritten signature?
Many think a typed name is acceptable, but USCIS requires a handwritten signature. Verify the signature is handwritten and not stamped or typed.
Can I submit my address change online?
Filers often use the website, but non‑citizens must notify USCIS within 10 days and cannot use the website if Item 1.e/f was selected. Use the website only if you are not a citizen and did not select those items.
Do I have to include traffic fine documents?
Some assume all fines need documentation, but only arrests or fines over $500 require it. Include traffic documents only if the fine exceeds $500 or an arrest occurred.
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