Track your I-829 case status
The I-829, Petition by Investor to Remove Conditions on Permanent Resident Status, is filed near the end of the two-year EB-5 conditional period. Processing can be long, and USCIS won't tell you when it moves. TrackPetition watches your I-829 and emails you the moment its status changes.
What the I-829 is
An approved I-829 removes the conditions on your EB-5 green card and gives you permanent resident status, once USCIS confirms the investment and job creation were sustained. Filing it also extends your conditional status while it's pending.
Processing time & premium processing
Processing time varies by service center and can be lengthy; filing extends your conditional status via a receipt notice while it's pending. Premium processing is not available for the I-829. Because your permanent status depends on the outcome, each status change is worth watching.
Processing times change constantly — for the current figure for your specific form and category, check the official USCIS processing-times tool.
USCIS median processing time
as of FY25 Q3
10.8 months Range: 8.2–52.7 months · 9 quarters
hover a quarter for its value
Source: USCIS quarterly all-forms reports · current live figures →
Common USCIS statuses
You'll typically see "Case Was Received", "Biometrics Appointment Was Scheduled", "Request for Additional Evidence Was Sent", and "Case Was Approved". USCIS often re-words equivalent steps; we normalize those so a biometrics or approval update reaches you cleanly.
Why tracking matters
Your permanent status and your ability to travel and work depend on the I-829, and a biometrics or evidence notice you miss can cause delays. Same-day alerts mean each milestone reaches you the day USCIS posts it.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I check my I-829 case status?
- Enter your USCIS receipt number in the free check to see the latest status, then confirm your email so TrackPetition alerts you on any change.
- Will I be alerted when my I-829 biometrics is scheduled?
- Yes. "Biometrics Appointment Was Scheduled" is a status change, so TrackPetition emails you as soon as USCIS posts it.
- Is I-829 tracking free?
- The receipt-number check and email alerts are free — best-effort, we try to check about once a day. For reliable, more frequent checks (more than 70 times a week) plus WhatsApp and Telegram, a paid plan is available.
Related case types
TrackPetition watches every USCIS case type with a receipt number.
TrackPetition is an independent case-status notification service by Startup58 LLC — not a law firm, and not legal advice or legal assistance. For guidance on your case, consult a licensed immigration attorney. We are not affiliated with USCIS or any government agency. Free tracking is best-effort: we try to check your case about once a day. For reliable, more frequent checks (more than 70 times a week) plus WhatsApp and Telegram alerts, a paid plan is available.
Stop refreshing USCIS. Let us watch your I-829.
Enter your receipt number, confirm your email, and get an alert the moment your status changes.