Employment
Form I-829
Petition by Investor to Remove Conditions on Permanent Resident Status
Filed by EB-5 investors who obtained conditional permanent residence to remove the 2-year conditions by demonstrating that the investment requirements were met.
- Filing fee
- $3,750
- From November 30, 2026: $5,000
- Biometrics
- No fee
Who can file
- EB-5 conditional residents who must prove sustained investment
- Must file within 90 days before the conditional green card expires
Send with it
- Evidence capital investment has been sustained
- Evidence 10 full-time jobs were created
- Tax returns showing investment income
- Business payroll records
- Updated business plan and financials
Worth knowing
- Start preparing evidence well before the 90-day filing window
- Maintain detailed records of all job creation throughout the 2 years
- Consult your EB-5 attorney early for document preparation
Common mistakes
- Insufficient evidence of sustained investment
- Not meeting the 10 full-time job creation requirement
- Filing late or outside the 90-day window
- Lack of documentation on job creation
Questions
- How much does Form I-829 cost?
- The USCIS filing fee for Form I-829 is $3,750. From November 30, 2026 it is $5,000.
- How long does Form I-829 take?
- Typically 24 to 60 months, depending on the office and the category. Check the current USCIS times for your office before you plan around it.
Fees are as published by USCIS. Confirm on USCIS's fee schedule (G-1055) before you pay - a wrong fee gets a filing rejected. General information, not legal advice.