Fill out I-829 (Petition by Investor to Remove Conditions on Permanent Resident Status) online
Form I-829 is used by EB-5 immigrant investors to petition USCIS to remove the conditions on their permanent resident status. Conditional residents who obtained their green cards through the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program must file this form to demonstrate that they met the investment and job creation requirements.
How to fill out I-829 (Petition by Investor to Remove Conditions on Permanent Resident Status)
Determine filing eligibility and timing
Confirm that you are a conditional permanent resident through the EB-5 program and that you are within the 90-day filing window before your second anniversary of conditional residence. Locate your I-526 approval notice and conditional green card.
Enter personal and investment information
Provide your full legal name, A-Number, date of birth, and address. Enter details about the commercial enterprise, including the business name, address, and type of entity. Indicate the amount of capital invested.
Document job creation and investment maintenance
Provide evidence that the required number of full-time jobs (typically 10) were created for qualifying U.S. workers, or will be created within a reasonable time. Include payroll records, tax filings, employee lists, and business financial statements.
Gather financial evidence and submit
Include tax returns, bank statements, corporate financial records, and audited financial statements showing the investment was made and sustained. Submit the form with the filing fee, biometrics fee, and all supporting documentation.
Attend biometrics appointment
After filing, USCIS will schedule a biometrics appointment. Attend the appointment to provide fingerprints and photographs. Your conditional resident status is automatically extended while the I-829 is pending.
About I-829 (Petition by Investor to Remove Conditions on Permanent Resident Status)
Who needs this form
Conditional permanent residents who obtained their status through the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program (based on an approved Form I-526 or I-526E). The petition must be filed within the 90-day period before the second anniversary of obtaining conditional resident status.
Where to submit
File with USCIS by mail to the service center or lockbox specified in the form instructions. Include the filing fee, biometrics fee, and all required supporting evidence documenting the investment and job creation.
Source and content freshness
- Reviewed: 2026-02-24
- Filing deadlines may shift for weekends and holidays. Verify due dates with official instructions.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Missing the filing window (must be filed within 90 days before the second anniversary of conditional residence)
- Not providing sufficient evidence that the required capital was invested and sustained throughout the conditional period
- Failing to demonstrate that the investment created or will create the required number of full-time jobs for U.S. workers
- Not including financial records, tax returns, and business documentation to verify the investment was lawfully sourced
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What happens if my I-829 is denied?
If USCIS denies your I-829 petition, they will issue a Notice to Appear (NTA) in immigration court, and your conditional resident status will be terminated. You have the right to renew your petition before an immigration judge during removal proceedings. It is critical to consult an immigration attorney if your I-829 is denied or if you anticipate issues meeting the investment or job creation requirements.
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