Form I-751 allows conditional permanent residents who obtained status through marriage to a U.S. citizen or permanent resident to remove the conditions and receive a 10-year green card. This petition converts your temporary 2-year green card into permanent resident status.
You must currently hold a 2-year conditional green card obtained through marriage
Must file within the 90-day period before your conditional green card expires
Either still married to the same U.S. citizen/permanent resident spouse, or qualify for a waiver
Must prove your marriage was entered in good faith and not solely for immigration benefits
May qualify for waiver if divorced, widowed, subjected to abuse, or if removal would cause extreme hardship
Must have maintained residence in the United States during conditional period (with allowances for brief trips)
Processing times vary based on USCIS workload and your local field office, but generally follow this timeline:
USCIS issues receipt notice extending your status for 24 months while case is pending.
USCIS issues receipt notice extending your status for 24 months while case is pending.
Attend appointment for fingerprinting.
Attend appointment for fingerprinting.
USCIS reviews your petition and supporting documentation.
USCIS reviews your petition and supporting documentation.
USCIS may request additional documentation if needed.
USCIS may request additional documentation if needed.
Attend interview at local USCIS field office if requested.
Attend interview at local USCIS field office if requested.
USCIS approves or denies your petition.
USCIS approves or denies your petition.
Receive your 10-year permanent resident card by mail.
Receive your 10-year permanent resident card by mail.