Form I-829 EB-5 Investor Petition to Remove Conditions (2025): Edit Online Free & Download PDF
EB-5 Investor Petition to Remove Conditions: Petition by Investor to Remove Conditions on Permanent Resident Status
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Form I-829 in short
Form I-829 is how an EB-5 investor with a 2-year conditional green card asks USCIS to remove the conditions. It shows the investment was made and sustained and that it created, or will create within a reasonable time, 10 full-time jobs. The investor's conditional spouse and children may be included.
| Issued by | U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) |
|---|---|
| Current version | Edition 01/20/25 (checked 2026-10-25) |
| Who fills it in | A conditional permanent resident who got status through an EB-5 investment. Dependents may be included or file separately. A surviving spouse and children may file if the investor died. |
| Who receives it | USCIS. |
| Where to send it | USCIS Dallas Lockbox. USPS: USCIS, Attn: I-829, P.O. Box 650889, Dallas, TX 75265-0889. FedEx, UPS, and DHL: USCIS, Attn: I-829 (Box 650889), 2501 S. State Hwy. 121 Business, Suite 400, Lewisville, TX 75067-8003. |
| Deadline | During the 90 days immediately before the second anniversary of getting conditional residence. That date is the expiration date on the green card. USCIS may reject petitions filed early. A late filing needs a written explanation of good cause and extenuating circumstances. |
| Fee | $3,750 (Form G-1055 Fee Schedule, edition 10/16/26, checked 2026-10-25). |
| Official links | Official page · Official PDF · Official instructions |
How to fill out Form I-829, line by line
| Part 1 | Basis for petition Say whether you are the investor, a spouse or child filing separately, or a surviving spouse or child. USCIS rejects the form if this is missing. |
| Part 2 | Information about you Name, A-Number, date of birth, date admitted as a conditional resident, and mailing address. All are listed by USCIS as required fields. |
| Parts 3 and 4 | Spouse and children Details for a current or former conditional resident spouse and each child, including date of birth if applying with you. |
| Part 5 | Biographic information Ethnicity, race, height, weight, eye and hair color. |
| Part 6 | Additional information about the investor The regional center approval receipt number, whether the regional center was terminated, and the new commercial enterprise address, website, and industry codes. |
| Part 7 | Job creating entity Name and physical address of each job creating entity. |
| Part 8 | Job creation How many full-time jobs were created, and if fewer than 10, how many will be created within a reasonable time. Also any changes to the business plan. |
| Part 9 | Petitioner's signature Sign and date. USCIS rejects unsigned forms. |
Common mistakes to avoid
- Filing before the 90-day window opens. USCIS may reject it.
- Missing the window without a written explanation for late filing. USCIS terminates conditional status.
- Leaving out required fields such as A-Number, date of birth, or date of admission.
- Weak job creation evidence. USCIS lists payroll records, tax documents, and Forms I-9 as examples.
- Not proving the investment was sustained through the whole conditional period.
- A dependent filing separately without a copy of the investor's I-829 receipt notice (Form I-797).
- Missing court records for arrests or convictions since becoming a conditional resident.
- Not signing the form, or using a typed, stamped, or pasted image signature. USCIS rejects improperly signed forms.
Questions about Form I-829
When do I file Form I-829?
In the 90 days before your conditional green card expires. USCIS has a When to File page to find the first day.
What happens to my status while it is pending?
USCIS says your conditional status is automatically extended for the period shown on the receipt notice. Carry it with your green card.
How much does Form I-829 cost?
$3,750 according to Form G-1055.
Do my spouse and children file separately?
They may be included on your petition. If not included, each must file their own.
What if fewer than 10 jobs exist yet?
The form asks how many full-time jobs will be created within a reasonable time. Provide evidence for that.
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Sources
Checked against the official sources on 2026-10-25. PDF Editor Hub is not affiliated with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services or any government agency. This page is general information, not legal or tax advice.
- https://www.uscis.gov/i-829
- https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/forms/i-829.pdf
- https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/forms/i-829instr.pdf
- https://www.uscis.gov/forms/when-to-file-your-petition-to-remove-conditions
- https://www.uscis.gov/g-1055
- https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/forms/g-1055.pdf