Part 1: Basis for petition
Whether the investment is associated with a regional center, the regional center's name and ID number, the name and ID number of the new commercial enterprise (NCE), and one box from Items 4 to 6 for the petition type.
I-829
Petition by Investor to Remove Conditions on Permanent Resident Status
- Agency
- USCIS
- Revision
- Edition 01/20/25
- Fillable fields
- 359
- Pages
- 10
- Official source
- USCIS form page
- Checked
- October 20, 2026
Form I-829: Petition by Investor to Remove Conditions on Permanent Resident Status
Form I-829, Petition by Investor to Remove Conditions on Permanent Resident Status, is for immigrant investors who obtained conditional permanent resident status based on investment in a new commercial enterprise. The instructions say it asks USCIS to remove the conditions on the investor's status and on the status of certain dependents.
The instructions say the petition is submitted within the 90-day period immediately before the second anniversary of obtaining conditional permanent resident status. The USCIS page says the expiration date on the Green Card is also that second anniversary.
The instructions say that once USCIS accepts the petition, conditional permanent resident status is automatically extended for the period shown on the filing receipt, which is carried with the Permanent Resident Card. The current edition on the USCIS page is 01/20/25.
What's on Form I-829
Part 2: Information about you
Name, A-Number, USCIS online account number, Social Security number, birth details, date of admission as a conditional permanent resident, the Form I-526 receipt number, addresses and criminal history questions.
Parts 3 and 4: Spouse and children
Details of a current or former conditional permanent resident spouse and of all children, including stepchildren and adopted children of any age, and whether each lives with the petitioner and is applying with them.
Part 5: Biographic information
Ethnicity, race, height, weight, eye and hair color. The instructions say giving this information may reduce the time spent at the biometrics appointment.
Parts 6 to 8: Regional center, NCE, JCE and jobs
Regional center designation details, the NCE address, NAICS codes, IRS tax ID and investment dates and amounts, the job creating entity (JCE), direct and indirect job counts, troubled business questions and changes to the business plan.
Parts 9 to 12: Signatures and extra space
The petitioner's contact information, certification and signature, the interpreter and preparer sections, and Part 12 for additional information.
How to fill out Form I-829
- 1
Find the 90-day filing window
The USCIS page points to its When to File Your Petition to Remove Conditions page to find the first day of the window, and says a petition filed before that date may be rejected.
- 2
Complete Part 1 and pick one petition type
The instructions say the NCE name in Item 3.a. is a required field. Select only one box from Items 4 to 6 for the basis of the petition.
- 3
Fill the fields USCIS checks first
The USCIS page lists fields that lead to rejection when missing: the Part 1 basis, and in Part 2 the family name, A-Number, date of birth, date of admission and mailing address. Spouse and child dates of birth are needed when they apply with you.
- 4
List all children in Part 4
The instructions say to give information about all children, regardless of age. More than four children go in Part 12 with the same information.
- 5
Write N/A or None and use Part 12
Type or print in black ink. Write N/A where a question does not apply and None for a zero. Extra answers go in Part 12 with your name, A-Number, page, part and item number, signed and dated.
- 6
Sign Part 9
A stamped or typewritten name is not accepted, and the USCIS page says an unsigned form is rejected. A parent or legal guardian may sign for a petitioner under 14. This page lets you fill the form online free, then print it for signature.
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Where to file, timing, evidence and fees
Where to file
The USCIS page lists the USCIS Dallas Lockbox, with a P.O. Box address for U.S. Postal Service mail and a street address in Lewisville, Texas for FedEx, UPS and DHL. The instructions say a United States address is needed to file.
When to file
The USCIS page says the petition is filed during the 90-day period immediately before conditional residence expires. A late petition may be filed with a written explanation of good cause and extenuating circumstances, which USCIS may excuse in its discretion.
Fee
The fee is on the USCIS Fee Schedule page and in Form G-1055, which can change. Check it on the day you file.
Evidence of conditional status
A copy of the front and back of the petitioner's Permanent Resident Card, plus the cards of a spouse or former spouse and each child applying together.
Investment and job creation evidence
The instructions list evidence that the capital was invested and sustained through conditional residence, and that the investment created or can be expected to create 10 full-time jobs, such as audited financial statements, bank statements, tax returns, payroll records and copies of Form I-9.
Criminal history and translations
The instructions list court and arrest records to send for any arrest, charge or conviction since becoming a conditional permanent resident. Foreign-language documents need a full English translation with the translator's certification.
Related forms
I-526
Immigrant Petition by Standalone Investor
458 fields, 18 pages
I-526E
Immigrant Petition by Regional Center Investor
442 fields, 16 pages
G-28
Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Accredited Representative
101 fields, 4 pages
G-1055
Fee Schedule
64 fields, 58 pages
I-9
Employment Eligibility Verification
128 fields, 4 pages
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Questions about Form I-829
When is Form I-829 filed?
The instructions say within the 90-day period immediately before the second anniversary of obtaining conditional permanent resident status. The USCIS page says that date is the expiration date on the Green Card.
What happens if Form I-829 is not filed in time?
The instructions say USCIS will terminate conditional permanent resident status and the person becomes removable. A late petition may be filed with a written explanation of good cause, which USCIS may excuse in its discretion.
Can my spouse and children be on my Form I-829?
The instructions say the investor may include a conditional permanent resident spouse or former spouse and children. Those not included each file their own Form I-829.
Can I travel while Form I-829 is pending?
The instructions say to present both the Permanent Resident Card and the filing receipt for this petition when returning to the United States.
What is the Form I-829 filing fee?
USCIS fees change, so this page does not list one. The I-829 page points to the USCIS Fee Schedule, and the instructions point to Form G-1055.