Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence
I-751 · Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence
Removes the two-year conditions on a marriage-based green card so the applicant receives the standard 10-year card.
Median processing days
480 days
about 1.3 year
Typical range (80%)
270–900 days
Most cases decided within about 2.5 years
Approval rate
90.8%
Trailing 12 months · 2025 Q4
Source: USCIS Processing Times and official quarterly data (2025 Q4 snapshot). For reference only, not a time commitment.
Purpose and process
Filed within 90 days before the conditional card expires. Joint filing and waivers (divorce, abuse, extreme hardship) are the common paths.
USCIS mails an extension notice that typically extends the green card for 24–48 months while the I-751 is pending.
Who files it
Holders of a two-year conditional green card obtained through marriage.
Official references
Common USCIS statuses for this form
Case Was Received
USCIS has received your filing and generated a receipt number. This is only the starting point — active review has not begun yet.
Biometrics Were Reused
USCIS is reusing your existing biometrics — you do not need to appear again.
Interview Was Scheduled
An interview has been scheduled and the notice is being mailed.
Case Was Approved
The case is approved.
Request For Additional Evidence Was Sent
USCIS issued a Request for Evidence — the officer needs additional evidence before making a decision.
Frequently asked questions
My conditional card expired while I-751 is pending.
USCIS issues an I-797C extension notice that automatically extends the card for 24–48 months. During that time you remain an LPR and can work and travel using the expired card + the extension notice.
Can I file I-751 after a divorce?
Yes, under the waiver process. You must show the marriage was bona fide or that the waiver criteria apply. Working with an immigration attorney is strongly recommended.
How long does I-751 take today?
Most service centers currently run 18–36 months. The extension notice covers the wait.
Track your I-751 case
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General information only, not legal advice. Official USCIS notices in writing always take precedence.