Form I-751 processing time
I-751 Removal of lawful permanent resident conditions
Processing time trend
Months to decision
FY diamonds are USCIS-published yearly national averages. Weekly points average our daily snapshots. Daily points are individual USCIS snapshots from the last 30 days.
Summary · Updated 2026-04-10
As of 2026-04-10, USCIS reports a 28.5 Months to 31.5 Months processing time for Form I-751 Removal of lawful permanent resident conditions cases handled by SCOPS. This range represents the time to complete 80% of these cases. If your filing receipt is dated before August 27, 2023, you may submit a case inquiry to USCIS.
How long does I-751 Removal of lawful permanent resident conditions take?
USCIS currently publishes a range of 28.5 Months to 31.5 Months for Form I-751 Removal of lawful permanent resident conditions cases handled by SCOPS, as of . This is the time to complete 80% of cases of this type at this office — your case may resolve faster or slower than the published range.
Can I submit a case inquiry?
USCIS accepts case inquiries when your receipt date is older than the published inquiry date. For I-751 Removal of lawful permanent resident conditions at SCOPS, that date is currently August 27, 2023. If your filing receipt is dated before that, you can submit a service request through your USCIS online account.
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How to read the chart
The chart combines four data sources, oldest to newest: USCIS-published fiscal-year averages from FY2014 (including the current partial year), drawn from USCIS's Historic Processing Times page; weekly averages computed from our daily snapshots; and daily snapshots for the most recent 30 days. A flat line means the published range was unchanged in our snapshots, not that nothing is happening on individual cases.
Source & methodology
All processing-time figures on this page come directly from USCIS's official Processing Times tool. We snapshot the published ranges every weekday and store the time series for trend analysis. Historic fiscal-year medians come from USCIS's Historic Processing Times page. This site is independent and not affiliated with USCIS or any government agency.
Frequently asked questions about I-751
What is Form I-751?
Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence. It's filed by conditional permanent residents (those who got a green card based on marriage to a US citizen that was less than 2 years old at the time of grant) within the 90 days before their conditional green card expires.
When do I file the I-751?
Within the 90-day window before your conditional green card's 2-year expiration date. Filing too early (more than 90 days out) results in rejection. Filing late requires a written explanation of good cause.
Can I file alone if I'm divorced or my spouse is abusive?
Yes. You can request a 'waiver' of the joint filing requirement based on: good-faith marriage that ended in divorce or annulment; battered spouse / abuse waiver; or extreme hardship if removed. Each requires its own evidence package.
Do I get a new green card while I-751 is pending?
No, but USCIS issues an automatic extension of your conditional green card (currently 48 months as of 2024 policy) noted on the I-751 receipt notice. The receipt + expired green card together serve as proof of LPR status for work and travel.
Is there an interview for I-751?
Sometimes. Strong documentation can result in approval without interview. RFEs and interviews are more common when the bona fide marriage evidence is thin or when filing under a waiver.
Can I file N-400 for naturalization while my I-751 is pending?
Yes. You can file N-400 up to 90 days before your 3-year mark as a conditional resident if married to a US citizen. The N-400 doesn't depend on I-751 approval; the cases proceed in parallel, and USCIS often consolidates the I-751 decision with the N-400 interview.
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