USCIS 2026 Update: I-751 Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence Revised

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published a Federal Register notice on September 14, 2026, announcing a revision to a currently approved information collection: the Petition to Remove the Conditions on Residence (Form I-751). This is part of USCIS's routine agency information collection review process under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The I-751 petition is used by conditional permanent residents to apply to remove the conditions on their green card. Conditional green cards are issued for a two-year period and must be converted to a full 10-year permanent resident card by filing Form I-751 within the 90-day window before the card expires. This revision follows a 60-day public notice that was previously published on May 29, 2026. USCIS is now seeking additional public comments during a 30-day comment period, which closes on October 14, 2026. Members of the public, legal professionals, and advocacy organizations are encouraged to submit comments via Regulations.gov. While this notice primarily affects marriage-based conditional green card holders, employment-based immigrants who received conditional residence under certain pathways should also monitor any form changes. Updated form versions typically take effect after the comment period concludes and USCIS issues final approval. Applicants currently preparing to file I-751 petitions should ensure they use the most current version of the form, available on the official USCIS website, especially as revisions may alter filing instructions or required documentation.