Immigration Form Guide

Form I-751: Remove Conditions on Residence

If you received your green card through marriage to a U.S. citizen and were married for less than 2 years, you have a conditional green card. File Form I-751 to remove these conditions and get your permanent 10-year green card.

Filing fee: $595
Processing: 18-24 months
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When to File

You must file Form I-751 during the 90-day window before your conditional green card expires. Filing too early or too late can cause problems.

The 90-Day Window

If your conditional green card expires on December 15, 2025, your filing window is:

Sep 16

Earliest

Dec 15

Deadline

Don't Miss Your Deadline!

If you fail to file I-751 on time, your green card will expire and you may lose your permanent resident status. Set a reminder well in advance.

Married for less than 2 years when green card was approved
Still married and living together with your U.S. citizen spouse
File within the 90-day window before your conditional green card expires
Provide evidence of bona fide marriage throughout the conditional period

Evidence of Bona Fide Marriage

You must demonstrate that your marriage is real and ongoing. Include evidence from throughout the 2-year conditional period.

Financial Evidence

  • Joint bank account statements
  • Joint tax returns
  • Joint insurance policies
  • Joint lease/mortgage
  • Joint credit cards

Residence Evidence

  • Utility bills in both names
  • Mail/correspondence to same address
  • Driver's licenses showing same address
  • Lease with both names

Relationship Evidence

  • Photos throughout the 2 years
  • Travel records together
  • Birth certificates of children (if any)
  • Affidavits from friends/family

What to Expect

The I-751 process timeline from filing to approval

Day 0

File I-751 within 90-day window

2-4 weeks

Receive receipt notice

4-8 weeks

Green card extended 24 months (receipt notice serves as proof)

6-24 months

Processing time (varies by service center)

If interview

Attend interview with spouse (if required)

Final

Receive 10-year green card

I-751 Waivers

If you can't file jointly with your spouse, you may qualify for a waiver

Divorce Waiver

Marriage was entered in good faith, but ended in divorce or annulment

Divorce decree or annulment
Evidence marriage was bona fide
Evidence of joint residence during marriage

Abuse/Battery Waiver

Subject to battery or extreme cruelty by U.S. citizen spouse

Evidence of abuse (police reports, medical records, etc.)
Evidence marriage was entered in good faith

Hardship Waiver

Removal would result in extreme hardship

Evidence of extreme hardship if removed
Evidence marriage was entered in good faith

Waiver cases are complex. We strongly recommend consulting with an immigration attorney.

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