Conditional green card and removing the condition: checklist

Complete the Form I-751 process by checking your conditional status, filing period, and required documents.

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1. Check your card's expiration date

For a joint marriage-based application, determine the beginning of the 90-day window based on the Card Expires date on your card.

1. Check your card's expiration dateFor a joint marriage-based application, determine the beginning of the 90-day window based on the Card Expires date on your card.
2. Determine your application methodApply jointly with your spouse, or consider applying individually if one of the situations involving death, divorce, abuse, or extreme hardship applies.
3. Gather the required documentsPrepare Form I-751, copies of your cards, evidence of a good-faith marriage, and any additional documents if needed.
4. Complete and sign Form I-751Use the current form edition; for a joint application, make sure your spouse also signs it.
5. Pay the fee and submit the applicationSubmit the application online or to the applicable USCIS lockbox address based on your state.

6. Keep the receipt and your card togetherKeep the I-797 receipt notice together with your expired card as proof of status and work authorization.
7. Monitor noticesIf you receive a biometrics or interview notice, complete the required steps and track the application using the receipt number.

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