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Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence

OMB Number: 1615-0038

05/13/2020

Reason for Revision: Biometrics Rule

Project Phase: NPRM

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Edition Date 12/5/2017

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Pages 6-7, Part 7. Petitioner's Statement, Contact Information, Acknowledgement of Appointment at USCIS Application Support Center, Certification, and Signature	[page 6] Part 7.  Petitioner's Statement, Contact Information, Acknowledgement of Appointment at USCIS Application Support Center, Certification, and Signature NOTE: Read the Penalties section of the Form I-751 Instructions before completing this part. You must file Form I-751 while in the United States. NOTE: If you selected Box 1.a. in Part 3., your spouse must also read and sign the petition in Part 8. Signature of a conditional resident child under 14 years of age is not required; a parent may sign for a child. Petitioner's Statement NOTE: Select the box for either Item Number 1.a. or 1.b. If applicable, select the box for Item Number 2. 1.a. I can read and understand English, and have read and understand every question and instruction on this petition, as well as my answer to every question. I have read and understand the Acknowledgement of Appointment at USCIS Application Support Center. 1.b. The interpreter named in Part 9. read to me every question and instruction on this petition and my answer to every question in [Fillable Field], a language in which I am fluent. I understand every question and instruction on this petition as translated to me by my interpreter, and have provided complete, true, and correct responses in the language indicated above. The interpreter named in Part 9. has also read the Acknowledgement of Appointment at USCIS Application Support Center to me, in the language in which I am fluent, and I understand this Application Support Center (ASC) Acknowledgement as read to me by my interpreter. 2. I have requested the services of and consented to [Fillable Field] who is/is not an attorney or accredited representative, preparing this petition for me. This person who assisted me in preparing my petition has reviewed the Acknowledgement of Appointment at USCIS Application Support Center with me, and I understand the ASC Acknowledgement. Petitioner's Contact Information 3. Petitioner's Daytime Telephone Number 4. Petitioner's Mobile Telephone Number (if any) 5. Petitioner's Email Address (if any) Acknowledgement of Appointment at USCIS Application Support Center I, [Fillable Field], understand that the purpose of a USCIS ASC appointment is for me to provide fingerprints, photograph, and/or signature and to re-affirm that all of the information in my petition is complete, true, and correct and was provided by me. I understand that I will sign my name to the following declaration which USCIS will display to me at the time I provide my fingerprints, photograph, and/or signature during my ASC appointment. By signing here, I declare under penalty of perjury that I have reviewed and understand my application, petition, or request as identified by the receipt number displayed on the screen above, and all supporting documents, applications, petitions, or requests filed with my application, petition, or request that I (or my attorney or accredited representative) filed with USCIS, and that all of the information in these materials is complete, true, and correct. If conditional residence was based on a marriage, I further certify that the marriage was entered into in accordance with the laws of the place where the marriage took place and was not for the purpose of procuring an immigration benefit. I also understand that when I sign my name, provide my fingerprints, and am photographed at the USCIS ASC, I will be re-affirming that I willingly submit this petition; I have reviewed the contents of this petition; all of the information in my petition and all supporting documents submitted with my petition were provided by me and are complete, true, and correct; and if I was assisted in completing this petition, the person assisting me also reviewed this Acknowledgement of Appointment at USCIS Application Support Center with me. [Page 7] Petitioner's Declaration and Certification Copies of any documents I have submitted are exact photocopies of unaltered, original documents, and I understand that USCIS may require that I submit original documents to USCIS at a later date. Furthermore, I authorize the release of any information from any and all of my records that USCIS may need to determine my eligibility for the immigration benefit that I seek. I furthermore authorize release of information contained in this petition, in supporting documents, and in my USCIS records, to other entities and persons where necessary for the administration and enforcement of U.S. immigration law. I certify, under penalty of perjury, that the information in my petition, my responses to each question, and any document submitted with my petition were provided by me and are complete, true, and accurate. Petitioner's Signature 6.a. Petitioner's Signature 6.b. Date of Signature (mm/dd/yyyy) NOTE TO ALL PETITIONERS: If you do not completely fill out this petition or fail to submit required documents listed in the Instructions, USCIS may deny your petition. NOTE: If you are filing based on claims of having been battered or subjected to extreme cruelty waiver or individual filing, you are not required to have the spouse's or individual listed in Part 4's signature.	[page 6] Part 7. Petitioner’s Statement, Contact Information, Certification, and Signature NOTE: Read the Penalties section of the Form I-751 Instructions before completing this section. You must file Form I-751 while in the United States. [deleted] Petitioner's Statement [no change] 1.a. I can read and understand English, and I have read and understand every question and instruction on this petition and my answer to every question. 1.b. The interpreter named in Part 9. read to me every question and instruction on this petition and my answer to every question in [Fillable Field], a language in which I am fluent, and I understood everything. 2. At my request, the preparer named in Part 10., [Fillable field], prepared this petition for me based only upon information I provided or authorized. [no change] 5. Petitioner's Email Address (if any) [deleted] Petitioner’s Certification [no change] I certify, under penalty of perjury, that I provided or authorized all of the information in my petition, I understand all of the information contained in, and submitted with, my petition, and that all of this information is complete, true, and correct. [no change] NOTE TO ALL PETITIONERS: If you do not completely fill out this petition or fail to submit required documents listed in the Instructions, USCIS may deny your petition. [deleted]
Pages 7-8, Part 8. Spouse's or Individual Listed in Part 4.'s Statement, Contact Information, Acknowledgement of Appointment USCIS Application Support Center, Certification, and Signature (if applicable)	[page 7] Part 8.  Spouse's or Individual Listed in Part 4.'s Statement, Contact Information, Acknowledgement of Appointment USCIS Application Support Center, Certification, and Signature (if applicable) Provide the following information about the spouse or individual listed in Part 4. NOTE: Read the information on penalties in the Penalties section of the Form I-751 Instructions before completing this part. Spouse's or Individual's Statement NOTE: Select the box for either Item Number 1.a. or 1.b. If applicable, select the box for Item Number 2. 1.a. I can read and understand English, and have read and understand every question and instruction on this petition, as well as the petitioner's answer to every question. I have read and understand the Acknowledgement of Appointment at USCIS Application Support Center. 1.b. The interpreter named in Part 9. has also read to me every question and instruction on this petition, as well as the petitioner's answer to every question, in [Fillable Field], a language in which I am fluent. I understand every question and instruction on this petition as translated to me by my interpreter, and have provided complete, true, and correct responses in the language indicated above. The interpreter named in Part 9. has also read the Acknowledgement of Appointment at USCIS Application Support Center to me, in the language in which I am fluent, and I understand this Application Support Center (ASC) Acknowledgement as read to me by my interpreter. 2. I have requested the services of and consented to [Fillable Field], who is/is not an attorney or accredited representative, preparing this petition for me. This person who assisted me in preparing my petition has reviewed the Acknowledgement of Appointment at USCIS Application Support Center with me, and I understand the ASC Acknowledgement. Spouse's or Individual's Contact Information 3. Spouse's or Individual's Daytime Telephone Number 4. Spouse's or Individual's Mobile Telephone Number (if any) 5. Spouse's or Individual's Email Address (if any) [Page 8] Acknowledgement of Appointment at USCIS Application Support Center I, [Fillable Field], understand that the purpose of a USCIS ASC appointment is for me to provide my fingerprints, photograph, and/or signature and to re-affirm that all of the information in my petition is complete, true, and correct and was provided by me. I understand that I will sign my name to the following declaration which USCIS will display to me at the time I provide my fingerprints, photograph, and/or signature during my ASC appointment. By signing here, I declare under penalty of perjury that I have reviewed and understand my application, petition, or request as identified by the receipt number displayed on the screen above, and all supporting documents, applications, petitions, or requests filed with my application, petition, or request that I (or my attorney or accredited representative) filed with USCIS, and that all of the information in these materials is complete, true, and correct. I also understand that when I sign my name, provide my fingerprints, and am photographed at the USCIS ASC, I will be re-affirming that I willingly submit this petition; I have reviewed the contents of this petition; all of the information in my petition and all supporting documents submitted with my petition were provided by me and are complete, true, and correct; and if I was assisted in completing this petition, the person assisting me also reviewed this Acknowledgement of Appointment at USCIS Application Support Center with me. Spouse’s or Individual’s Certification Copies of any documents I have submitted are exact photocopies of unaltered, original documents, and I understand that USCIS may require that I submit original documents to USCIS at a later date. Furthermore, I authorize the release of any information from any and all of my records that USCIS may need to determine my eligibility for the immigration benefit that I seek. I furthermore authorize release of information contained in this petition, in supporting documents, and in my USCIS records to other entities and persons where necessary for the administration and enforcement of U.S. immigration laws. I certify under penalty of perjury, that the information in my petition, my responses to each question, and any document submitted with my petition were provided by me and are complete, true, and correct. Spouse's or Individual's Signature 6.a. Spouse's or Individual's Signature 6.b. Date of Signature (mm/dd/yyyy) NOTE TO ALL SPOUSES OR INDIVIDUALS: If you do not completely fill out this petition or fail to submit required documents listed in the Instructions, USCIS may deny your petition.	[page 7] Part 8. Spouse's or Individual Listed in Part 4.'s Statement, Contact Information, Certification, and Signature [deleted] NOTE: Read the Penalties section of the Form I-751 Instructions before completing this section. You must file Form I-751 while in the United States. [no change] 1.a. I can read and understand English, and I have read and understand every question and instruction on this petition and the petitioner's answer to every question. 1.b. The interpreter named in Part 9. read to me every question and instruction on this petition and the petitioner's answer to every question in [Fillable Field], a language in which I am fluent, and I understood everything. 2. At my request, the preparer named in Part 10., [Fillable field], prepared this petition for me based only upon information I provided or authorized. [no change] 5. Spouse's or Individual's Email Address (if any) [deleted] Spouse’s or Individual’s Certification [no change] I furthermore authorize release of information contained in this petition, in supporting documents, and in my USCIS records, to other entities and persons where necessary for the administration and enforcement of U.S. immigration law. I understand that USCIS will require me to appear for an appointment to take my biometrics (fingerprints, photograph, and/or signature) and, at that time, I will be required to sign an oath reaffirming that: 1) I reviewed and provided or authorized all of the information in my petition; 2) I understood all of the information contained in, and submitted with, my petition; and 3) All of this information was complete, true, and correct at the time of filing. I certify, under penalty of perjury, that I provided or authorized all of the information in my petition, I understand all of the information contained in, and submitted with, my petition, and that all of this information is complete, true, and correct. [no change]
Pages 8-9, Part 9. Interpreter's Contact Information, Certification, and Signature	[page 8] Part 9.  Interpreter's Contact Information, Certification, and Signature Provide the following information about the interpreter. Interpreter's Full Name 1.a. Interpreter's Family Name (Last Name) 1.b. Interpreter's Given Name (First Name) 2. Interpreter's Business or Organization Name (if any) Interpreter's Mailing Address 3.a. Street Number and Name 3.b. Apt. Ste. Flr. 3.c. City or Town 3.d. State 3.e. ZIP Code 3.f. Province 3.g. Postal Code 3.h. Country Interpreter's Contact Information 4. Interpreter's Daytime Telephone Number 5. Interpreter's Email Address (if any) [Page 9] Interpreter's Certification I certify that: I am fluent in English and [Fillable Field], which is the same language specified in Part 7., Item Number 1.b.; I have read to this petitioner every question and instruction on this petition, as well as the answer to every question, in the language provided in Part 7., Item Number 1.b.; and I have read the Acknowledgement of Appointment at USCIS Application Support Center to the petitioner in the same language provided in Part 7., Item Number 1.b. The petitioner has informed me that he or she understands every instruction and question on the petition, as well as the answer to every question, and the petitioner verified the accuracy of every answer; and The petitioner has also informed me that he or she understands the ASC Acknowledgement and that by appearing for a USCIS ASC biometric services appointment and providing his or her fingerprints, photograph, and/or signature, he or she is re-affirming that the contents of this petition and all supporting documentation are complete, true, and correct. Interpreter's Signature 6.a. Interpreter's Signature 6.b. Date of Signature (mm/dd/yyyy)	[page 8] [no change] 5. Interpreter’s Mobile Telephone Number (if any) 6. Interpreter’s Email Address (if any) Interpreter’s Certification I certify, under penalty of perjury, that: I am fluent in English and [Fillable Field], which is the same language specified in Part 7., Item Number 1.b., and I have read to this petitioner in the identified language every question and instruction on this petition and his or her answer to every question. The petitioner informed me that he or she understands every instruction, question, and answer on the petition, including the Petitioner’s Certification, and has verified the accuracy of every answer. [deleted] Interpreter’s Signature 7.a. Interpreter’s Signature 7.b. Date of Signature (mm/dd/yyyy)
Pages 9-10, Part 10. Contact Information, Statement, Certification, and Signature of the Person Preparing this Petition, If Other Than the Petitioner	[page 9] Part 10.  Contact Information, Statement, Certification, and Signature of the Person Preparing this Petition, If Other Than the Petitioner Provide the following information about the preparer. Preparer's Full Name 1.a. Preparer's Family Name (Last Name) 1.b. Preparer's Given Name (First Name) 2. Preparer's Business or Organization Name (if any) Preparer's Mailing Address 3.a. Street Number and Name 3.b. Apt. Ste. Flr. 3.c. City or Town 3.d. State 3.e. ZIP Code 3.f. Province 3.g. Postal Code 3.h. Country Preparer's Contact Information 4. Preparer's Daytime Telephone Number 5. Preparer’s Fax Number 6. Preparer's Email Address (if any) Preparer's Statement 7.a. I am not an attorney or accredited representative but have prepared this petition on behalf of the petitioner and with the petitioner's consent. 7.b. I am an attorney or accredited representative and my representation of the petitioner in this case extends/does not extend beyond the preparation of this petition. NOTE: If you are an attorney or accredited representative whose representation extends beyond preparation of this petition, you must submit a completed Form G-28, Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Accredited Representative, with this petition. [Page 10] Preparer's Certification By my signature, I certify, swear, or affirm, under penalty of perjury, that I prepared this petition on behalf of, at the request of, and with the express consent of the petitioner. I completed this petition based only on responses the petitioner provided to me. After completing the petition, I reviewed it and all of the petitioner's responses with the petitioner, who agreed with every answer on the petition. If the petitioner supplied additional information concerning a question on the petition, I recorded it on the petition. I have also read the Acknowledgement of Appointment at USCIS Application Support Center to the petitioner and the petitioner has informed me that he or she understands the ASC Acknowledgement Preparer's Signature 8.a. Preparer's Signature 8.b. Date of Signature (mm/dd/yyyy)	[page 9] Part 10. Contact Information, Declaration, and Signature of the Person Preparing this Petition, if Other Than the Petitioner [no change] 5. Preparer’s Mobile Telephone Number (if any) [no change] NOTE: If you are an attorney or accredited representative, you may need to submit a completed Form G-28, Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Accredited Representative, with this petition. Preparer’s Certification By my signature, I certify, under penalty of perjury, that I prepared this petition at the request of the petitioner. The petitioner then reviewed this completed petition and informed me that he or she understands all of the information contained in, and submitted with, his or her petition, including the Petitioner’s Certification, and that all of this information is complete, true, and correct. I completed this petition based only on information that the petitioner provided to me or authorized me to obtain or use. [no change]

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