I-751 Personal Statement Template: Remove Conditions Guide

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]