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I-751 Removal of Conditions

Remove the conditions on your 2-year conditional green card obtained through marriage. Attorney-supervised I-751 preparation.

Eligibility & Scope

Who This Is For

  • Currently holds a 2-year conditional green card based on marriage
  • Filing within 90 days before the 2-year card expires
  • Still in bona fide marriage (joint petition) OR qualifying exception applies
  • Exceptions: divorced, widowed, battered/abused (VAWA-based), or extreme hardship

May Require Consultation First

  • Filing more than 90 days before conditional card expires (unless waiver exception applies)
  • Marriage was entered fraudulently
  • Currently in removal proceedings without prior attorney coordination
  • Complex waiver scenarios requiring immigration court strategy

What's Included

Included in Our Flat Fee

  • Preparation of I-751 petition
  • Guidance on joint vs. waiver filing
  • Evidence of bona fide marriage review guidance
  • Attorney review and quality check
  • Filing package assembly
  • Secure portal access throughout

Not Included (Requires Separate Retention)

  • USCIS filing fee ($750 paper / $700 online; $0 for a battery or extreme-cruelty waiver — paid separately)
  • RFE response (available separately)
  • Stokes interview preparation (available separately)
  • VAWA-based I-751 (covered under our VAWA service)

Documents You'll Need

Current conditional green card (front and back)
Joint tax returns filed since the marriage
Joint lease or mortgage documents
Joint bank account statements
Insurance policies listing both spouses
Photos together (various occasions and years)
Birth certificates of children born during marriage (if any)
Affidavits from people who know the couple (if applicable)

* A complete, personalized checklist is provided through the secure portal after intake.

Attorney Fees

$900 – $1,200
Attorney Fee
Flat attorney fee. USCIS filing fee ($750 paper / $700 online) paid separately. Waiver-based filings (divorce, abuse, hardship) may require a higher fee — discussed during intake.

Payment Stages

1
50% retainer at engagement
2
50% balance before filing package is released

Process & Timeline

1
Intake & Evidence Gathering
Complete questionnaire and upload bona fide marriage evidence.
Week 1–2
2
Attorney Prepares I-751
Petition prepared and evidence package reviewed.
Week 2–3
3
Client Review
Review draft and confirm all details.
Week 3
4
Filed with USCIS
Package filed. USCIS issues receipt notice extending green card status.
Week 3–4
5
Biometrics
USCIS schedules biometrics appointment.
2–4 months
6
Interview (if required)
USCIS may schedule a Stokes interview to verify the marriage.
Varies
7
10-Year Green Card Issued
Conditional status removed. 10-year green card issued.
After approval

Frequently Asked Questions

Related Family-Based Green Cards Services

Sponsor a relative and obtain permanent residence. Choose the petition alone, the green card application alone, or the combined marriage package.

Family Petition (I-130)
Petition only — for relatives abroad or in a preference category.
Attorney fee: $750 – $1,000
Adjustment of Status (I-485)
Green card application from inside the U.S. when the underlying petition is already filed or approved.
Attorney fee: $1,500 – $2,000
Marriage Green Card Package (I-130 + I-485)
Petition and green card filed together for the spouse of a U.S. citizen who is in the U.S.
Attorney fee: $2,000 – $2,800

Ready to Proceed?

Start your secure intake today or schedule a consultation with an attorney.