Form Instructions Table of Changes

Table of Changes- Instructions

Form I-829, Petition by Entrepreneur to Remove Conditions

OMB No. 1615-0045

1/17/2013 (SIT, 83C)

Reason for Change: To incorporate Secondary Inspections Tool (OMB Control No. 1615-00125) language, TDD telephone numbers, and other minor edits into the instructions.

Location	Current Text	Proposed Revision
Page 1, Instructions	…an $85 biometric fee, … “What is the Filing Fee?” on page 3.	…an $85 biometrics services fee, … “What Is the Filing Fee?”
Page 1, General Instructions	Step 1. Fill Out Form I-829… 3. Answer all questions…	Step 1. Fill Out Form I-829… 3. Answer all questions… 4. Each application must be properly signed and filed. A photocopy of a signed application or a typewritten name in place of a signature is not acceptable.
Page 1, Who May File Form I-829?, Step 2. General Requirements	1.Permanent Resident Card (Form I-551) A copy of your Permanent Resident Card and, if applicable, and…	1. Permanent Resident Card (Form I-551) A. A copy of your Permanent Resident Card, if applicable; and…
Page 2, General Instructions	3. If you are filing as a spouse or child whose entrepreneur spouse or parent has died, submit the following with your petition: Your spouse’s permanent resident card; Your spouse’s death certificate; and Evidence that the conditions set forth above…	3. If you are filing as a spouse or child whose entrepreneur spouse or parent has died, submit the following with your petition: Your spouse’s (or parent’s) permanent resident card; Your spouse’s (or parent’s) death certificate; and Evidence that the conditions set forth above…
Page 2, Criminal History	Since becoming… ii. Evidence that you completed your sentence specifically:…	D. Since becoming… ii. Evidence that you completed your sentence; specifically:…
Page 3, What Is the Filing Fee?	NOTE: Each conditional resident…additional biometric services fee….	NOTE: Each conditional resident…additional biometrics services fee….
Page 3, How to Check If the Fees Are Correct	… Telephone the USCIS National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283 and ask for fee information.	… Telephone the USCIS National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283 and ask for fee information. For TDD (hearing impaired) call: 1-800-767-1833.
Page 3, Address Changes	If you have changed your address, you must inform USCIS of your new address.  For information on filing a change of address go to the USCIS Web site at www.uscis.gov/addresschange or contact the USCIS National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283.	If you have changed your address, you must inform USCIS of your new address.  For information on filing a change of address go to the USCIS Web site at www.uscis.gov/addresschange or contact the USCIS National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283. For TDD (hearing impaired) call: 1-800-767-1833.
Page 3, Processing Information	… Initial processing Once Form I-829 has been accepted, it will be checked for completeness, including submission of the required initial evidence. If you do not completely fill out the form, or file it without required initial evidence, you will not establish a basis for eligibility and we may deny your Form I-829. Requests for more information or interview We may request more information or evidence, or we may request that you appear at a USCIS office for an interview.  We may also request that you submit the originals of any copy. We will return these originals when they are no longer required….	… Initial Processing Once an application has been accepted, it will be checked for completeness, including submission of the required initial evidence. If you do not completely fill out the form or file it without the required initial evidence, you will not establish a basis for eligibility, and we may deny your application. Requests for more Information, including Biometrics, or Interview We may request more information or evidence. We may also request that you submit the originals of any copy. We will return these originals when they are no longer required. At the time of any interview or other appearance at a USCIS office, USCIS may require that you provide biometric information (e.g., photograph, fingerprints) to verify your identity and update your background information. Decision. The decision on Form I-829 involves a determination of whether you have established eligibility for the requested benefit. You will be notified of the decision in writing.
Page 3, USCIS Forms and Information	You can get USCIS forms and immigration-related information on the USCIS Internet Web site at www.uscis.gov. You may order USCIS forms by calling our toll-free number at 1-800-870-3676. You may also obtain forms and information by telephoning our National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283….	USCIS Forms and Information To ensure you are using the latest version of this form, visit the USCIS Web site at www.uscis.gov where you can obtain the latest USCIS forms and immigration-related information. If you do not have internet access, you may order USCIS forms by calling our toll-free number at 1-800-870-3676.   You may also obtain forms and information by calling our USCIS National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283. For TDD (hearing impaired) call: 1-800-767-1833….
Page 4, USCIS Compliance Review and Monitoring	By signing this form, … The Department of Homeland Security has the right to verify any information you submit to establish eligibility for the immigration benefit you are seeking at any time. Our legal right to verify this information is in …	By signing this form... The Department of Homeland Security has the right to verify any information you submit to establish eligibility for the immigration benefit you are seeking at any time. USCIS’ legal right to verify this information is in …
Page 4, Paperwork Reduction Act	… U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Regulatory Products Division, Office of the Executive Secretariat, 20 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20529-2020. OMB No. 1615-0045. Do not mail your application to this address.	… U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Regulatory Coordination Division, Office of Policy and Strategy, 20 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20529-2140. OMB No. 1615-0045. Do not mail your completed Form I-829 to this address.

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