I-751 Ins Toc

TABLE OF CHANGES – INSTRUCTIONS

Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence

OMB Number: 1615-0038

06/15/2020

Reason for Revision: Fee Rule

Project Phase: Post G-1056

• Please note – all instances of “if any” and “if applicable” have been removed from Instructions for Form I-751.

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Expires 06/30/2022

Edition Date 06/09/2020

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Pages 2-6, General Instructions	[Page 3] … Filing Fee. Each petition must be accompanied by the appropriate filing fee and biometric services fee(s). (See the What Is the Filing Fee section of these Instructions.) Biometric Services Fee. 1. Conditional Permanent Resident. Each conditional permanent resident and conditional permanent resident dependent child included on 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 of Conditional Permanent Resident. 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 Evidence Must You Submit 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. The certification must include the translator’s signature, printed name, the signature date, and the translator’s contact information. [new] [Page 4] How to Fill Out Form I-751  … 2. If you need extra space to complete any item within this petition, use the space provided in Part 11. Additional Information or attach a separate sheet of paper. Type or print your name and Alien Registration Number (A-Number) (if any) at the top of each sheet; indicate the Page Number, Part Number, and Item Number to which your answer refers; and sign and date each sheet. … 4. USCIS Online Account Number (if any). If you have previously filed an application or petition using the USCIS online filing system (previously called USCIS Electronic Immigration System (USCIS ELIS)), provide the USCIS Online Account Number you were issued by the system. You can find your USCIS Online Account Number by logging in to your account and going to the profile page. If you previously filed certain applications or petitions on a paper form through a USCIS Lockbox facility, you may have received a USCIS Online Account Access Notice issuing you a USCIS Online Account Number. You may find your USCIS Online Account Number at the top of the notice. If you were issued a USCIS Online Account Number, enter it in the space provided. …	[Page 3] … Filing Fee. Each petition must be accompanied by the appropriate filing fee. (See the What Is the Filing Fee section of these Instructions.) [delete] Evidence. At the time of filing, you must submit all evidence and supporting documentation listed in the What Evidence Must You Submit 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. The certification must include the translator’s signature, printed name, the signature date, and the translator’s contact information. Delivery Information. If your application is approved, your ensuing secure identity document (for example: Permanent Resident Card, Employment Authorization Document, Travel Document) may be delivered using the United States Postal Service’s (USPS) Signature Confirmation Restricted Delivery (SCRD) service. If SCRD is used for delivery, 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 the US Postal Service Form 3801 and submit it to your local Post Office. Alternatively, if you would like your attorney or accredited representative to receive the document, please ensure that a Form G-28, Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Accredited Representative, has been filed with USCIS. [Page 4] How to Fill Out Form I-751  … 2. If you need extra space to complete any item within this petition, use the space provided in Part 11. Additional Information or attach a separate sheet of paper. Type or print your name and Alien Registration Number (A-Number) at the top of each sheet; indicate the Page Number, Part Number, and Item Number to which your answer refers; and sign and date each sheet. … 4. USCIS Online Account Number. If you have previously filed an application or petition using the USCIS online filing system (previously called USCIS Electronic Immigration System (USCIS ELIS)), provide the USCIS Online Account Number you were issued by the system. You can find your USCIS Online Account Number by logging in to your account and going to the profile page. If you previously filed certain applications or petitions on a paper form through a USCIS Lockbox facility, you may have received a USCIS Online Account Access Notice issuing you a USCIS Online Account Number. You may find your USCIS Online Account Number at the top of the notice. If you were issued a USCIS Online Account Number, enter it in the space provided. …
Pages 6-9, What Evidence Must You Submit?	[Page 6] … The two identical color passport-style photos must be 2 by 2 inches. The photos must be in color with full face, frontal view on a white to off-white background. Head height should measure 1 to 1 3/8 inches from top of your hair to the bottom of your chin, and eye height should measure between 1 1/8 to 1 3/8 inches from the top of your eyes to the bottom of the photo. Your head must be bare unless you are wearing headwear as required by a religious denomination of which you are a member. Using a pencil or felt pen, lightly print your name and Alien Registration Number (A-Number) (if any) on the back of the photo; …	[Page 7] … The two identical color passport-style photos must be 2 by 2 inches. The photos must be in color with full face, frontal view on a white to off-white background. Head height should measure 1 to 1 3/8 inches from top of your hair to the bottom of your chin, and eye height should measure between 1 1/8 to 1 3/8 inches from the top of your eyes to the bottom of the photo. Your head must be bare unless you are wearing headwear as required by a religious denomination of which you are a member. Using a pencil or felt pen, lightly print your name and Alien Registration Number (A-Number) on the back of the photo; …
Pages 9-10, What Is the Filing Fee?	[Page 9] … The filing fee for Form I-751 is $680, which includes the $595 base fee and the $85 biometric services fee. Each conditional permanent resident dependent child, eligible for inclusion on the principal conditional permanent resident’s Form I-751 and listed under Part 6. Information About Your Children of Form I-751, is required to submit an additional biometric services fee of $85, including conditional permanent resident dependent children 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: … 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. [Page 10] Payments by Credit Card If you are filing your petition at a USCIS Lockbox facility, you can pay your filing fee and biometric services fee using a credit card. Please see Form G-1450, Authorization for Credit Card Transactions, at www.uscis.gov/G-1450 for more information. 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.  … 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 9] … 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:  … 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, USCIS will re-submit the payment to the financial institution one time. If your check is returned as unpayable, we may reject your petition. [Page 10] Payments by Credit Card If you are filing your petition at a USCIS Lockbox facility, you can pay your filing fee using a credit card. Please see Form G-1450, Authorization for Credit Card Transactions, at www.uscis.gov/G-1450 for more information. 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 Some forms may be eligible for fee waivers as provided in 8 CFR 106.3. For information on fee waivers, see Form I-912, Request for Fee Waiver at www.uscis.gov/i-912.
Page 12, DHS Privacy Notice	[Page 12] … DISCLOSURE: The information you provide is voluntary. However, failure to provide the requested information, including your Social Security number (if applicable), and any requested evidence, may delay a final decision or result in denial of your petition. …	[Page 12] … DISCLOSURE: The information you provide is voluntary. However, failure to provide the requested information, including your Social Security number (if applicable), and any requested evidence, may delay a final decision or result in a rejection or denial of your petition. …

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