I-751 Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence Personal Statement Template
[Your Full Name]
[A-Number]
[Street Address]
[City, State, ZIP Code]
Phone: [Phone Number]
Email: [Email Address]
[Date]
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
[USCIS Service Center Address for Form I-751]
Re: Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence
Conditional Resident: [Your Full Name], DOB: [MM/DD/YYYY], A-Number: [A-Number]
1. Introduction and Basis for the I-751
I, [Your Full Name], am a conditional permanent resident of the United States. I respectfully submit this personal statement in support of my Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence.
I received conditional permanent resident status on [Date of Conditional Green Card Approval] based on my marriage to [Spouse’s Full Name], a [U.S. Citizen / Lawful Permanent Resident].
Basis for This I-751 Petition (check and complete as applicable):
Joint Petition with Spouse: [Yes / No]
Waiver Based on Divorce or Annulment: [Yes / No]
Waiver Based on Battery or Extreme Cruelty: [Yes / No]
Waiver Based on Extreme Hardship: [Yes / No]
This statement describes my relationship and marriage history with [Spouse’s Full Name] and provides context for the evidence submitted with my I-751 petition.
2. Background Information
Your Information:
Full Name: [Your Full Name]
Date of Birth: [MM/DD/YYYY]
Place of Birth: [City, Country]
Citizenship/Nationality: [Country]
Spouse’s Information:
Full Name: [Spouse’s Full Name]
Date of Birth: [MM/DD/YYYY]
Place of Birth: [City, State/Country]
Citizenship/Status: [U.S. Citizen / Lawful Permanent Resident / Other]
Date You First Met: [Approximate Date]
Place or Circumstances Where You Met: [Brief Description]
3. How We Met and Courtship
[Short narrative describing how you and your spouse first met, how the relationship started, and how it developed over time, including dating, important early visits, or communication.]
Important Events During Courtship:
First in-person meeting (if applicable): [Date, Location]
Start of exclusive relationship: [Approximate Date]
Meeting each other’s families: [Dates, Places, Reactions]
Any long-distance periods and how you stayed in contact: [Description]
4. Engagement and Marriage
Engagement:
Date of Engagement: [Date]
Place and Description of Engagement: [Location and Brief Description]
Marriage:
Date of Marriage: [MM/DD/YYYY]
Place of Marriage: [City, State/Country]
Type of Ceremony: [Civil / Religious / Cultural / Other]
Wedding Details:
People Present: [Family Members, Friends, Witnesses]
Post-ceremony Celebration: [Brief Description of Any Reception or Gathering]
5. Early Married Life and Shared Residence(s)
First Residence as a Married Couple:
Address: [Street, City, State, ZIP Code]
Dates of Residence: [From MM/YYYY to MM/YYYY]
Additional Residences (if any):
Address: [Street, City, State, ZIP Code] – [Dates of Residence]
Address: [Street, City, State, ZIP Code] – [Dates of Residence]
Description of Daily Life Together:
[Short description of daily routines, such as who worked or studied, who handled certain household responsibilities, and how you spent time together.]
6. Financial and Practical Life Together
Shared Financial Responsibilities:
Joint Bank Accounts: [Bank Name(s), Approximate Opening Date(s)]
Shared Credit Cards or Loans: [Lenders, Types of Accounts]
Rent or Mortgage: [Whose name(s) on lease or deed, how payments were made]
Household and Practical Responsibilities:
Who pays which bills: [Description]
Who handles shopping, cooking, cleaning, and other tasks: [Description]
Shared Vehicles or Transportation: [Description]
Insurance and Beneficiaries:
Health Insurance: [Policy Holder, Covered Spouse]
Auto, Life, or Other Insurance: [Policy Type and Named Insured/Beneficiaries]
7. Family, Social, and Community Life
Time Spent with Each Other’s Families:
[Description of visits, holidays, or special occasions with your families, with approximate dates and locations.]
Children (if any):
Child’s Name: [Full Name], DOB: [MM/DD/YYYY], Place of Birth: [City, State/Country]
Child’s Name: [Full Name], DOB: [MM/DD/YYYY], Place of Birth: [City, State/Country]
Friends and Social Activities:
[Description of shared friends, social gatherings, vacations, religious or community events, clubs, or group activities you attend together.]
Photos and Communication:
[Short description of photographs, messages, or other evidence that reflect your life as a couple.]
8. Difficulties, Moves, or Periods of Separation (if any)
Moves or Major Changes in Residence:
Date and Reason for Move: [Approximate Date and Brief Explanation]
Effect on Work, Study, or Family Life: [Description]
Periods of Separation (if any):
Dates of Separation: [From MM/YYYY to MM/YYYY]
Reasons for Separation: [Work, study, family obligations, immigration issues, relationship difficulties, or other reasons]
How You Stayed in Contact: [Phone, messages, visits, online communication]
Marital Difficulties (if relevant):
[Brief and factual description of any serious issues, counseling, temporary separations, or steps taken to address problems.]
9. Divorce, Abuse, or Hardship Waiver Context (if applicable)
(Complete this section only if you are filing with a waiver instead of a joint petition.)
If Filing Based on Divorce or Annulment:
Date of Separation: [MM/DD/YYYY]
Date Divorce or Annulment Was Filed: [MM/DD/YYYY]
Date Divorce or Annulment Was Finalized: [MM/DD/YYYY]
Short Explanation of Reasons the Marriage Ended: [Brief, factual description]
If Filing Based on Battery or Extreme Cruelty:
General Nature of Abuse: [Physical, emotional, psychological, financial, or other]
Approximate Time Period: [Dates or Time Frame]
Any Reports, Medical Visits, or Counseling: [Brief Description]
Current Safety and Living Situation: [Description]
If Filing Based on Extreme Hardship:
Type(s) of Hardship You Would Face if Removed or If Conditions Are Not Removed: [Emotional, financial, medical, family-related, or other]
Important Medical, Family, or Country Condition Factors: [Description]
10. Summary of Evidence Submitted
With my Form I-751, I am submitting evidence that my marriage to [Spouse’s Full Name] was entered into in good faith and not for immigration purposes. Examples of this evidence include, as applicable:
Joint leases, mortgage documents, or property records
Joint bank account statements and financial records
Joint tax returns or tax transcripts
Utility bills and other mail showing the same residential address
Health, auto, life, or other insurance policies listing each other as insureds or beneficiaries
Birth certificates of our children
Photographs together with family and friends over time
Travel itineraries, tickets, or hotel reservations in both names
Statements from family members, friends, or community members who know us as a couple
These documents correspond to the periods and events described in this statement.
11. Closing Statement and Declaration
My marriage to [Spouse’s Full Name] began as, and has always been, a genuine relationship based on mutual affection, commitment, and shared life, not for the purpose of evading U.S. immigration laws.
I respectfully request that USCIS approve my Form I-751 and remove the conditions on my permanent resident status.
I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the United States of America that the information in this statement and in my Form I-751 and supporting documents is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Executed on [Day] [Month], [Year], in [City, State].
[Your Full Name]
[Signature, if printed]
[Date]
