Table of Changes - Instructions

TABLE OF CHANGES – INSTRUCTIONS

Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence

OMB Number: 1615-0038

10/30/2019

Reason for Revision: 2019 Fee Rule.

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Expires 12/31/2019

Edition Date 12/05/2017

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Pages 2-4, General Instructions	[Page 2] General Instructions … Filing Fee. Each petition must be accompanied by the appropriate filing fee. Biometric Services Fee.  1. Conditional Resident. Each conditional resident and conditional resident dependent included in the principal petitioner’s Form I-751 is required to submit a biometric services fee with this petition, in addition to the required filing fee. (See the What Is the Filing Fee section of these Instructions.)  2. U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident Spouse. If you are the U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident spouse, you do not need to include a biometric services fee at the time this petition is submitted. If USCIS later notifies you that you must submit your biometrics, you will receive a biometric services appointment notice with instructions on how to submit the additional fee.  Evidence. At the time of filing, you must submit all evidence and supporting documentation listed in the What Initial Evidence Is Required section of these Instructions. … Translations. If you submit a document with information in a foreign language, you must also submit a full English translation. The translator must sign a certification that the English language translation is complete and accurate, and that he or she is competent to translate from the foreign language into English. [new] [Page 3] How to Fill Out Form I-751  …	[Page 2] General Instructions … Filing Fee. Each petition must be accompanied by the appropriate filing fee. [delete] Evidence. At the time of filing, you must submit all evidence and supporting documentation listed in the What Initial Evidence Is Required section of these Instructions. … Translations. If you submit a document with information in a foreign language, you must also submit a full English translation. The translator must sign a certification that the English language translation is complete and accurate, and that he or she is competent to translate from the foreign language into English. Delivery Information.  If your application is approved, your ensuing document (Permanent Resident Card, Employment Authorization Document, or Travel Document) will be delivered using the United States Postal Service’s (USPS) Signature Confirmation Restricted Delivery service.  You will be required to sign for delivery of your document.  You must provide identification as requested by USPS.  If you are not able to sign for your document, you may designate an agent to sign on your behalf.  To do this you must complete either the US Postal Service Form 3801 and submit it to your local Post Office, or the Form G-28, Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Accredited Representative, if you would like your attorney or accredited representative to receive the document. [Page 3] How to Fill Out Form I-751  …
Pages 7-8 What Is the Filing Fee?	[Page 7] What Is the Filing Fee? The filing fee for Form I-751 is $595. A biometric services fee of $85 is also required for petitioners.  Each conditional resident dependent, eligible for inclusion on the principal petitioner’s Form I-751 and listed under Part 5. of Form I-751, is required to submit an additional biometric services fee of $85, including dependents residing overseas pursuant to military or Government orders, regardless of age. NOTE: The filing fee and biometric services fee are not refundable, regardless of any action USCIS takes on this petition. DO NOT MAIL CASH. You must submit all fees in the exact amounts.  Use the following guidelines when you prepare your checks or money orders for the Form I-751 filing fee and biometric services fee:  1.  The check or money order must be drawn on a bank or other financial institution located in the United States and must be payable in U.S. currency; and  2.  Make the checks or money orders payable to U.S. Department of Homeland Security.  … You will not receive your original check back. We will destroy your original check, but will keep a copy of it. If USCIS cannot process the EFT for technical reasons, you authorize us to process the copy in place of your original check. If your check is returned as unpayable, USCIS will re-submit the payment to the financial institution one time. If the check is returned as unpayable a second time, we will reject your petition and charge you a returned check fee. How to Check If the Fees Are Correct  Form I-751’s filing fee and biometric services fee are current as of the edition date in the lower left corner of this page. However, because USCIS fees change periodically, you can verify that the fees are correct by following one of the steps below.  … [Page 8] Fee Waiver You may be eligible for a fee waiver under 8 CFR 103.7(c). If you believe you are eligible for a fee waiver, complete Form I-912, Request for Fee Waiver (or a written request) and submit it and any required evidence of your inability to pay the filing fee with this petition. You can review the fee waiver guidance at www.uscis.gov/feewaiver.	[Page 7] What Is the Filing Fee? The filing fee for Form I-751 is $760. [delete] NOTE: The filing fee is not refundable, regardless of any action USCIS takes on this petition. DO NOT MAIL CASH. You must submit all fees in the exact amounts.  Use the following guidelines when you prepare your check or money order for the Form I-751 filing fee:  [no change] 2.  Make the check or money order payable to U.S. Department of Homeland Security.  … You will not receive your original check back. We will destroy your original check, but will keep a copy of it. If USCIS cannot process the EFT for technical reasons, you authorize us to process the copy in place of your original check. If your check is returned as unpayable, we may reject your petition. How to Check If the Fees Are Correct  Form I-751’s filing fee is current as of the edition date in the lower left corner of this page. However, because USCIS fees change periodically, you can verify that the fees are correct by following one of the steps below.  … Fee Waiver For information on fee waivers under 8 CFR 106.3 please review the instructions for USCIS Form I-912 found at www.uscis.gov.

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