Navigating Your I-751 with a USCIS Cover Letter Sample For I 751

[Your Full Name] [Your Alien Number] [Your Current Address] [Your Phone Number] [Your Email Address] [Date] U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services [Specific Service Center Address - Check USCIS website for current address] Subject: Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence – [Your Full Name], A-Number: [Your Alien Number] Dear USCIS Officer, Please accept this letter and the enclosed Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence, filed by [Your Full Name], A-Number: [Your Alien Number]. This petition is being filed to remove the conditions on my lawful permanent resident status, which was granted on [Date of Grant] based on my marriage to [Spouse's Full Name]. We are filing this petition jointly as our marriage is genuine and subsisting. We have been married since [Date of Marriage] and have continued to maintain a bona fide marriage. We are committed to our life together and are seeking to have the conditions on my permanent residency removed so that I can receive my full ten-year green card. The following documents are enclosed to support our petition:

• Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence (completed and signed)
• A copy of my Conditional Permanent Resident Card (Form I-551)
• A copy of our marriage certificate
• Evidence of the bona fide nature of our marriage, including:
• Joint bank statements
• Joint utility bills
• Copies of our children's birth certificates (if applicable)
• Affidavits from friends and family members
• Photographs of us together and with family/friends
• [Any other relevant documents, e.g., joint tax returns, lease agreements]

We have provided ample evidence to demonstrate that our marriage is genuine and that we have lived together as husband and wife since our marriage. We kindly request that you approve our petition. Thank you for your time and consideration of our case. Sincerely, [Your Signature] [Your Typed Name] [Spouse's Signature] [Spouse's Typed Name]

[Your Full Name] [Your Alien Number] [Your Current Address] [Your Phone Number] [Your Email Address] [Date] U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services [Specific Service Center Address - Check USCIS website for current address] Subject: Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence – [Your Full Name], A-Number: [Your Alien Number] - Waiver Request Dear USCIS Officer, Please accept this letter and the enclosed Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence, filed by [Your Full Name], A-Number: [Your Alien Number]. I am filing this petition to request a waiver of the joint filing requirement, as my marriage to [Spouse's Full Name] was entered into fraudulently by my spouse. My spouse, [Spouse's Full Name], arranged for our marriage solely for immigration purposes and did not intend to live with me as husband and wife. I have since separated from my spouse and am not seeking to maintain the conditional resident status through this marriage. I am requesting a waiver of the joint filing requirement based on the fact that the marriage was entered into as a result of fraud or misrepresentation by the U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident spouse. The following documents are enclosed to support my petition and waiver request:

• Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence (completed and signed, with waiver request indicated)
• A copy of my Conditional Permanent Resident Card (Form I-551)
• Proof of the fraudulent nature of the marriage, such as:
• Separation documents
• Statements from my spouse admitting to the fraud (if available)
• Evidence of the spouse's motive for the fraudulent marriage
• Police reports or court documents (if applicable)
• Affidavits detailing the circumstances of the fraudulent marriage
• Evidence of my good faith throughout the marriage (if applicable), such as proof of living separately and independently.

I am seeking to regularize my immigration status based on my own circumstances and not on the basis of a fraudulent marriage. I request that USCIS approve my waiver request and grant me permanent resident status. Thank you for your understanding and consideration. Sincerely, [Your Signature] [Your Typed Name]

[Your Full Name] [Your Alien Number] [Your Current Address] [Your Phone Number] [Your Email Address] [Date] U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services [Specific Service Center Address - Check USCIS website for current address] Subject: Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence – [Your Full Name], A-Number: [Your Alien Number] - Waiver Due to Death of Spouse Dear USCIS Officer, Please accept this letter and the enclosed Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence, filed by [Your Full Name], A-Number: [Your Alien Number]. I am filing this petition to request a waiver of the joint filing requirement due to the unfortunate death of my spouse, [Deceased Spouse's Full Name]. My spouse, [Deceased Spouse's Full Name], was a lawful permanent resident based on our marriage, and I was granted conditional permanent resident status on [Date of Grant]. Sadly, my spouse passed away on [Date of Death]. I am filing this petition to remove the conditions on my own resident status, as our marriage was bona fide at the time of my spouse's passing. The following documents are enclosed to support my petition and waiver request:

• Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence (completed and signed, with waiver request indicated)
• A copy of my Conditional Permanent Resident Card (Form I-551)
• A certified copy of my spouse's death certificate
• Evidence of the bona fide nature of our marriage, such as:
• Marriage certificate
• Joint bank statements
• Joint utility bills
• Photographs of us together
• [Any other supporting documents, e.g., affidavits from family members attesting to the marriage]

I respectfully request that USCIS approve my petition for removal of conditions based on the death of my spouse and my continued desire to reside in the United States. Thank you for your compassionate consideration. Sincerely, [Your Signature] [Your Typed Name]

[Your Full Name] [Your Alien Number] [Your Current Address] [Your Phone Number] [Your Email Address] [Date] U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services [Specific Service Center Address - Check USCIS website for current address] Subject: Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence – [Your Full Name], A-Number: [Your Alien Number] - Waiver Due to Divorce/Annulment Dear USCIS Officer, Please accept this letter and the enclosed Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence, filed by [Your Full Name], A-Number: [Your Alien Number]. I am filing this petition to request a waiver of the joint filing requirement due to my divorce/annulment from [Ex-Spouse's Full Name]. I was granted conditional permanent resident status on [Date of Grant] based on my marriage to [Ex-Spouse's Full Name]. Unfortunately, our marriage has since been legally terminated by divorce/annulment on [Date of Divorce/Annulment]. I am requesting a waiver of the joint filing requirement because I did not divorce my spouse to evade immigration laws, and I wish to remain in the United States. The following documents are enclosed to support my petition and waiver request:

• Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence (completed and signed, with waiver request indicated)
• A copy of my Conditional Permanent Resident Card (Form I-551)
• A certified copy of the final divorce decree or annulment document
• Evidence that the divorce/annulment was not entered into to evade U.S. immigration laws, such as:
• Proof of living separately for a period before the divorce
• Evidence of domestic violence or extreme hardship (if applicable)
• Documentation showing the reasons for the divorce that are unrelated to immigration intent
• [Any other relevant documents]

I am seeking to obtain my full ten-year green card based on my own circumstances and the good faith of my marriage prior to its termination. I request that USCIS approve my waiver request. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, [Your Signature] [Your Typed Name]

[Your Full Name] [Your Alien Number] [Your Current Address] [Your Phone Number] [Your Email Address] [Date] U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services [Specific Service Center Address - Check USCIS website for current address] Subject: Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence – [Your Full Name], A-Number: [Your Alien Number] - Waiver Due to Extreme Hardship Dear USCIS Officer, Please accept this letter and the enclosed Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence, filed by [Your Full Name], A-Number: [Your Alien Number]. I am filing this petition to request a waiver of the joint filing requirement due to extreme hardship I would face if I were required to depart the United States. While my marriage to [Spouse's Full Name] has ended [or is ending, or has specific challenges], I am requesting a waiver of the joint filing requirement because my removal from the United States would result in extreme hardship to me. This hardship is not simply inconvenience or financial loss, but a severe and significant detriment to my well-being. The following documents are enclosed to support my petition and waiver request, detailing the extreme hardship:

• Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence (completed and signed, with waiver request indicated)
• A copy of my Conditional Permanent Resident Card (Form I-551)
• Evidence of the grounds for the waiver, such as:
• Medical documentation detailing serious health conditions that cannot be treated in my home country
• Evidence of significant financial dependence on U.S. family members who would suffer severe hardship if I were absent
• Proof of political persecution or danger in my home country
• Documentation of my children's strong ties to the U.S. and the hardship they would face if I were removed
• [Any other evidence that clearly demonstrates extreme hardship]
• [If applicable, a copy of the divorce decree or separation documents]

I am requesting that USCIS exercise its discretion and grant my waiver request, allowing me to remain in the United States and continue to build my life here. Thank you for your careful review of my situation. Sincerely, [Your Signature] [Your Typed Name]

[Your Full Name] [Your Alien Number] [Your Current Address] [Your Phone Number] [Your Email Address] [Date] U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services [Specific Service Center Address - Check USCIS website for current address] Subject: Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence – [Your Full Name], A-Number: [Your Alien Number] - Waiver Due to Extreme Hardship to Child Dear USCIS Officer, Please accept this letter and the enclosed Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence, filed by [Your Full Name], A-Number: [Your Alien Number]. I am filing this petition to request a waiver of the joint filing requirement due to the extreme hardship my U.S. citizen child, [Child's Full Name], would face if I were required to depart the United States. My conditional permanent resident status is based on my marriage to [Spouse's Full Name]. However, due to [reason for separation/divorce/etc., if applicable], my spouse and I are no longer together. My child, [Child's Full Name], who is a U.S. citizen, relies on me for care and support. My removal from the United States would cause extreme hardship to [Child's Full Name]. The following documents are enclosed to support my petition and waiver request, detailing the extreme hardship to my child:

• Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence (completed and signed, with waiver request indicated)
• A copy of my Conditional Permanent Resident Card (Form I-551)
• A copy of my child’s U.S. birth certificate
• Evidence of the extreme hardship my child would face, such as:
• Medical documentation of my child’s special needs or serious health conditions
• Proof of my child’s deep emotional reliance on me
• Evidence that my child cannot be adequately cared for in the U.S. without my presence
• School records showing my child’s academic success which is tied to my involvement
• Affidavits from teachers, doctors, or counselors who can attest to my child's situation
• [If applicable, a copy of the divorce decree or separation documents]

I am dedicated to the well-being of my child, and my departure would cause severe emotional, physical, and financial distress. I respectfully request that USCIS approve my waiver request to allow me to remain in the United States for the sake of my child. Thank you for your compassionate review. Sincerely, [Your Signature] [Your Typed Name]

[Your Full Name] [Your Alien Number] [Your Current Address] [Your Phone Number] [Your Email Address] [Date] U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services [Specific Service Center Address - Check USCIS website for current address] Subject: Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence – [Your Full Name], A-Number: [Your Alien Number] - Late Filing with Explanation Dear USCIS Officer, Please accept this letter and the enclosed Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence, filed by [Your Full Name], A-Number: [Your Alien Number]. I understand that this petition is being filed beyond the standard 90-day window prior to the expiration of my conditional permanent resident status. I sincerely apologize for the late filing. The delay was due to [Clearly and concisely explain the reason for the late filing. Be honest and provide documentation if possible. Examples:

• Unforeseen medical emergencies that prevented me from gathering documents and filing on time.
• Significant personal or family crises that required my full attention.
• Delays in obtaining necessary documentation from third parties (e.g., foreign consulates, vital records offices).
• Misunderstanding of the filing deadline due to [explain your misunderstanding].

I have enclosed documentation to support my explanation for the late filing, including [list any supporting documents, e.g., doctor's notes, death certificates, correspondence with agencies]. Despite the late filing, my marriage to [Spouse's Full Name] remains bona fide, and we continue to live together. The following documents are enclosed to support our petition:

• Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence (completed and signed)
• A copy of my Conditional Permanent Resident Card (Form I-551)
• A copy of our marriage certificate
• Evidence of the bona fide nature of our marriage [list examples of evidence].

I respectfully request that USCIS accept my late-filed petition and grant my request to remove the conditions on my lawful permanent resident status. Thank you for your understanding and consideration. Sincerely, [Your Signature] [Your Typed Name] [Spouse's Signature] [Spouse's Typed Name]