Form I-829: Petition by Investor to Remove Conditions on Permanent Resident Status
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What is Form I-829?
Form I-829 is used by EB-5 investors with conditional permanent residence to request removal of the conditions. After approval, the investor and included family members receive permanent resident status without conditions.
Who files it: Conditional resident EB-5 investors, who may include their spouse and children.
What USCIS typically asks for
- Filed within the 90 days before the second anniversary of conditional residence
- Evidence the investment was made and sustained
- Evidence that the required jobs were created or will be created
- Copy of the conditional green card
A plain-English summary, not legal advice. The Form I-829 instructions on uscis.gov are the official list of requirements and evidence.
What FormVeritas checks on Form I-829
When you run an audit from the Form Workspace, FormVeritas reviews the answers you entered using checks written for this form's fields.
Answers left blank 2 checks
Points out blank answers in the places its checks for this form look at.
Areas include: dates of birth; and addresses.
How entries are written 26 checks
Checks how entries are written against what each field asks for.
Areas include: names; places of birth; A-Numbers; receipt numbers; passports, visas and arrival records; addresses; telephone numbers and email addresses; marriage and family details; employment and education; and the interpreter, preparer and representative sections.
Dates 2 checks
Checks the dates entered on this form.
Areas include: dates of birth; and marriage and family details.
Answers that do not fit together 3 checks
Compares related answers on this form and points out ones that do not fit together.
Areas include: addresses; marriage and family details; and Yes/No answers and their explanations.
Check boxes and Yes/No questions 14 checks
Checks how boxes are selected in the groups of choices on this form.
Signatures 4 checks
Checks the signature lines on this form.
Before you file Form I-829
- Use the current edition (01/20/25). USCIS may reject outdated editions.
- Read the Form I-829 instructions on uscis.gov for what to include.
- Confirm the fee with the USCIS Fee Calculator and Form G-1055.
- Answer every question that applies to you, including each Yes/No question.
- Sign and date every required signature line.
- Run a FormVeritas audit and fix everything it flags.
What these checks don't do
They don't check that every question that applies to you is answered, whether your answers are true, or whether you're eligible for what you're asking for. A report with no findings does not mean USCIS will accept or approve your filing.
Not legal advice. For eligibility questions, talk to a licensed immigration attorney.
Form I-829 questions
What is Form I-829 used for?
Form I-829 is used by EB-5 investors with conditional permanent residence to request removal of the conditions. After approval, the investor and included family members receive permanent resident status without conditions.
Who files Form I-829?
Conditional resident EB-5 investors, who may include their spouse and children.
What does FormVeritas check on Form I-829?
FormVeritas runs 51 checks written for Form I-829, covering answers left blank, how entries are written, dates, answers that do not fit together, check boxes and yes/no questions, signatures.
What is the current edition of Form I-829?
USCIS lists 01/20/25 as the current edition of Form I-829. FormVeritas last checked this on October 21, 2026. Always confirm the edition on uscis.gov before you file.
How long does USCIS take to process Form I-829?
Averaged across the offices and categories USCIS lists, Form I-829 typically takes 25.5 to 74 months (published October 19, 2026). Individual cases can take more or less time; check the USCIS processing times tool for your office.
Is the Form I-829 filing fee shown here?
USCIS lists fees for Form I-829 on Form G-1055, Fee Schedule (edition 10/16/26). Use the USCIS Fee Calculator to confirm the fee that applies to your filing.
Does a clean FormVeritas report mean USCIS will approve my Form I-829?
No. FormVeritas checks the form for preventable mistakes. It does not check eligibility or whether answers are true, and it does not guarantee acceptance or approval.
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