FORM I-751 PETITION TO REMOVE CONDITIONS ON RESIDENCE

COVER LETTER AND EVIDENCE CHECKLIST

Filing Overview

• Petitioner: [PRIMARY NAME], A#: [A-NUMBER]
• Filing basis: [Joint / Waiver - Divorce / Waiver - Battery or Extreme Cruelty / Waiver - Extreme Hardship / Death of Petitioner]
• Conditional resident status expiry: [DATE]; Filing date: [DATE]; Within 90-day window? [YES/NO]
• Children included: [NAMES/A#s] | Separate filings: [DETAILS]
• Current address: [ADDRESS]

Packet Order (suggested)

1) Cover letter (this document).
2) Form I-751 (signed).
3) Filing fee + biometrics fee (check latest amounts) or fee waiver (I-912).
4) Copy (front/back) of conditional green card.
5) Marriage certificate; evidence of termination if divorce/annulment (final decree) or death certificate.
6) Status evidence for spouse (if relevant).
7) Good faith marriage evidence (see below).
8) Waiver-specific evidence (if applicable).
9) G-1145 and G-28 (if used).

Good Faith Marriage Evidence (organize by date)

• Joint residence: leases/deeds, mortgages, utility bills, insurance at shared address.
• Financial co-mingling: joint bank/credit statements (12-24 months), tax transcripts (MFJ), joint loans, car titles.
• Life planning: health/life insurance with spouse as beneficiary, wills/POAs, retirement beneficiary designations.
• Household and social proof: birth certificates of children, school/employment records listing spouse, photos with captions, travel itineraries, affidavits from friends/family (notarized where possible).
• Other ongoing ties: memberships, subscriptions, shared purchases with receipts.

Waiver-Specific Evidence

• Divorce: final decree; proof marriage was entered in good faith; timeline of relationship and separation.
• Battery/Extreme Cruelty (VAWA waiver): police reports, medical records, therapist letters, shelter records, affidavits, photos, communications evidencing abuse.
• Extreme Hardship: country conditions reports, medical hardship, financial hardship analyses, family ties in U.S., impact of removal.
• Death of Petitioner: death certificate; good faith marriage evidence; explanation if filing beyond window.

Cover Letter Body (sample)

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Date: [DATE]

USCIS [LOCKBOX/ADDRESS]

RE: Form I-751 - Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence for [NAME, A#]

Dear Sir/Madam:

Enclosed please find the I-751 filed on a [JOINT/WAIVER] basis. The conditional card expires on [DATE]. Evidence of a good faith marriage and [WAIVER BASIS, if any] is provided in the order listed.

Please issue the receipt notice extending conditional residence and schedule biometrics or note reuse as applicable.

Sincerely,
[NAME]
[ADDRESS]
[PHONE] | [EMAIL]

Practice Notes

• File within 90 days before card expiry for joint filings; waivers may be filed earlier/later with explanation.
• Track receipt notice; extension period can change (24/48 months). Carry receipt + expired card for work/travel.
• If N-400 eligible while I-751 pending, file with careful timing and coordinate interview consolidation.
• For travel while pending, ensure valid passport + I-551 stamp if needed; consider risks if waiver-based.
• Keep tabs on RFEs for updated evidence; maintain ongoing joint documentation through adjudication.