Form I-829 filing fee
Petition by Investor to Remove Conditions on Permanent Resident Status · USCIS · Employment
The filing fee for Form I-829 (Petition by Investor to Remove Conditions on Permanent Resident Status) is $9,525 as of June 2026. Remove the conditions on a two-year green card obtained through the EB-5 immigrant investor program. The typical all-in cost when filing online is about $9,525.
Source: USCIS Fee Schedule (Form G-1055). Data as of June 2026.
Fee breakdown
| Item | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Filing fee | $9,525 |
| Typical all-in (online filing + biometrics) | $9,525 |
Source: USCIS Fee Schedule (Form G-1055). Data as of June 2026.
What Form I-829 is for
Remove the conditions on a two-year green card obtained through the EB-5 immigrant investor program.
Who files Form I-829
EB-5 conditional permanent residents nearing the end of their two-year card.
Processing time
EB-5 adjudication can take several years. This is one of the most expensive USCIS filings, reflecting the EB-5 investor program.
Processing times are general expectations only; USCIS publishes case-specific estimates on its processing times page, which vary by service center and category.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the filing fee for Form I-829?
The USCIS filing fee for Form I-829 (Petition by Investor to Remove Conditions on Permanent Resident Status) is $9,525 when filed online, as of June 2026.
Is there a fee waiver for Form I-829?
Form I-829 is generally not eligible for a fee waiver. Check the official form instructions, because exemptions exist for some categories.
What is Form I-829 used for?
Remove the conditions on a two-year green card obtained through the EB-5 immigrant investor program.
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Source
Fee verified against the official USCIS Form I-829 page and the USCIS Fee Schedule (Form G-1055). Cross-checked source: USCIS G-1055 fee schedule (2024 final fee rule). Figures current as of June 2026. This page is informational only and is not legal advice — confirm the fee on USCIS.gov before filing, and see our methodology.
Last updated: 2026-06-15