Sample Cover Letter

Place this letter as the first page of your packet. Edit bracketed fields before printing.

[Date]

USCIS
[Address of USCIS Lockbox or Service Center]

Re: Form I‑751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence
Petitioner: [Your Full Name]
A‑Number: [A########]
Receipt Number (if available): [Receipt Number]
Basis: [Joint filing / Waiver based on death/divorce/abuse/extreme hardship]

To Whom It May Concern:

I submit this Form I‑751 to remove the conditions on my permanent resident status. I am filing [jointly with my spouse / alone with a waiver based on (state ground)]. Enclosed please find the completed Form I‑751 and the supporting evidence described in the attached exhibit index.

Summary of enclosed items:
- Form I‑751, completed and signed.
- Copy of conditional green card (front and back).
- Filing fee and biometrics fee payment.
- Evidence of bona fide marriage and shared life as listed in the exhibit index.
- Evidence supporting the waiver ground: [brief description, e.g., death certificate; divorce decree; police reports; medical records; hardship documentation].

If USCIS requires additional information or documents, please contact me or my attorney at the contact information below.

I certify under penalty of perjury that the information provided is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.

Sincerely,

[Your Signature]
[Your Printed Name]
[Address]
[Phone]
[Email]
      

Notes: Sign the letter in ink if submitting originals. If an attorney represents you, include attorney contact details beneath petitioner contact info.

Exhibit Index Template

Number exhibits sequentially and place a tab or divider for each exhibit. Reference exhibit numbers in the cover letter and affidavits.

1. Exhibit 1 — Form I‑751, completed and signed
2. Exhibit 2 — Copy of conditional green card (front and back)
3. Exhibit 3 — Filing fee payment and biometrics fee receipt
4. Exhibit 4 — Marriage certificate (with certified translation if applicable)
5. Exhibit 5 — Proof of shared residence: lease/mortgage; utility bills
6. Exhibit 6 — Joint financial records: bank statements; joint tax returns
7. Exhibit 7 — Photos and social evidence: dated photos; travel records
8. Exhibit 8 — Third‑party affidavits: names and contact info of declarants
9. Exhibit 9 — Evidence supporting waiver ground: [specify documents, e.g., death certificate; divorce decree; police reports; medical records]
10. Exhibit 10 — Certified translations and translator statements
11. Exhibit 11 — Additional supporting documents: employment records; school records; insurance policies
12. Exhibit 12 — Full copy of the complete packet for petitioner's records

Printing tip: Print each exhibit on separate paper or place a labeled divider/tab before each exhibit. Keep a duplicate copy of the entire packet for your records.

Quick Resources

• Printable I‑751 checklist (this page)
• Sample cover letter (above)
• Exhibit index template (above)
• Ask your attorney to review the packet before mailing

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Legal note: This checklist and templates are informational and not legal advice. For case‑specific guidance, consult an immigration attorney.

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