I-797E RFE HELP!

[C_y_K 0]

Hi everyone...We need some help

We got married in 2008 and got the 2 year greencard. Filed for the adjustment of status in Feb. We submitted pictures, affadavids from family, tax return, etc.

We got an RFE back for Financial Records and Residence proof. They want accounts that reflect both our names.

Here's the problem... We do not have any joint accounts. My wife did not have any credit so all the utilitis, mortgage, car loans, etc are all in my name (Charles). It was just easier since her credit was nonexistent.

I also just retained sole ownership of our checking account and savings. My wife did open a checking account of her own but it has since been closed for insufficient funds. She doesn't work and she was content to let me handle finances and generally we just bought things together (or I would give her cash to spend).

I do have a car insurance bill which states my wife's name as a driver which does list her as a driver on our insurance...however the insurance policy itself is in my name.

I did just add her name to the checking account and electric bill but the letter says to give evidence "FOR THE PAST 2 YEARS". I don't want to submit this as evidence as it can easily be shown the changes were made after the RFE. I also have a life insurance policy that I just added her to be beneficiary (the policy was from before we were married and I didn't know I forgot to update the beneficiary until checking now for evidence)

We just simply do not have any evidence to give....how should we handle this?

Also there was a request for evidence for residence to prove that both of us live at our house. Again this asks for utility bills and etc and we don't have any of this. Any help?

Will this lead to a denial or an interview?

We don't have a problem with going in for an interview as we are a married couple, reside in the same house and always have. Would an additional affadavid from a family member stating we live together help?

We have to avoid this being DENIED! HELP!!

[Otto 83]

Your question relates to ROC/Removal of Conditions (not AOS). I'll move your topic to the correct forum.

You'll see a pinned topic that might give you some ideas and would be a good place to start.

[champi 13]

My application is not approved yet so I can't say for sure that these things work. But here are couple more things that I did not see in your list:

• Not sure if your wife has driver license but I sent a copy of both our license that shows same address.
  
• I also sent health insurance documents that listed my husband as a member/spouse in the policy.
  
• I am also only listed as additional driver in the car insurance policy but I sent it anyway, it can't hurt.
  
• other stuff I sent which are secondary evidence is joint AAA, invitation cards to our names, etc.
  

Additionally, you can write a letter to explain why you don't have some of the things. For instance, we also don't have joint mortgage, utilities, etc so I mentioned why we did not provide such information because I had purchased house with my mom before I got married.

Good luck!!!

Edited April 2, 2011 by champi

[C_y_K 0]

We did send in a copy of our DL and a copy of our medical insurance card that had both of our names on it. I will go ahead and make another copy of this and send in. I guess that was not enough evidence So I am thinking of doing this....

Copy again of DL, health insurance card

Letter of explaination about mortgage and utilities

2010 copy of tax return (wasn't done when submitted in Feb)Filed jointly

Copy of my wife's W2 from 2009 and 2010 (she did work for a short time). These show our address with her name.

Go ahead and send copy of front page of 2008 and 2009 tax returns filed jointly

***I did not submit the entire tax return, just a copy of the first page....should I have copied the entire return?

My question is if the evidence is not sufficient do we risk a rejection or would they have us submit to an interview first?

Any other suggestions?

[w8inglongtime 29]

We did send in a copy of our DL and a copy of our medical insurance card that had both of our names on it. I will go ahead and make another copy of this and send in. I guess that was not enough evidence So I am thinking of doing this....

Copy again of DL, health insurance card

Letter of explaination about mortgage and utilities

2010 copy of tax return (wasn't done when submitted in Feb)Filed jointly

Copy of my wife's W2 from 2009 and 2010 (she did work for a short time). These show our address with her name.

Go ahead and send copy of front page of 2008 and 2009 tax returns filed jointly

***I did not submit the entire tax return, just a copy of the first page....should I have copied the entire return?

My question is if the evidence is not sufficient do we risk a rejection or would they have us submit to an interview first?

Any other suggestions?

The idea of writing a letter explaining why you don't have many documents is brilliant. If you don't have it, you just don't have it. That doesn't mean your marriage isn't legit. Try resending what you did earlier and add last years tax returns. Matter of fact get the last 3 tax transcripts from the IRS (faxed so you don't have to wait)) and send the entire packet not just the 1st page.

[Kathryn41 3,205]

You submitted copies of the health insurance card but do you also have any receipts from doctors visits for co-pays and the corresponding insurance documents showing that the patient was K and the insurance owner C? Even showing bills that have been paid for her medical/dental concerns and matching up the payment to your checking accounts shows a bit more detail.

What about a family type cell phone plan? If you have one it may list both your names or both numbers on the account. Do you live in a community that has a Home Owners Association showing the list the residents at each address?

Include statements from her closed bank account- they will have the same house address as yours. Do you have joint credit cards?

Does she receive any regular mail like a magazine subscription showing the address? If you live in a rural area would it be possible to get a statement from your mail carrier that he/she delivers mail for both of you to the same address? Getting affidavits from family, and in this case neighbours, verifying you both live at the same address would be useful.

Can your wife get a statement from her former employer that shows she listed your address with you as spouse and emergency contact?

Have you written wills? Does she have anything from her home country (pensions, investments, etc.) re-directed to her US address? (Annual benefits statements, etc.) Is she listed as your beneficiary on any retirement benefits you have? Have you purchased an IRA in her name alone?

Has she ever taken any of the cars in for maintenance work/emissions check up and has a statement that would have her name listed on it along with your address?

Do you have any pets? Are they listed at the vet with both of your names? (Just trying to think of other ideas that we included).

Edited April 3, 2011 by Kathryn41

[Jupiter07 12]

Voter registration/voting information for the USC showing your shared address...

[Alex and Ania 0]

Voter registration/voting information for the USC showing your shared address...

My wife and I are in the same boat as the OP. I like the voting registration idea; also the driver's license in the previous posts.

OP, best of luck to the both of us and thanks to all responders for your sage advice.

[C_y_K 0]

Thank you so much everyone for the useful information!!

We did submit a copy of our Driver's licenses with shared addresses...I guess it wasn't enough

I am planning to submit this:

Copy again of DL, health insurance card

Letter of explaination about mortgage and utilities

2010 copy of tax return (wasn't done when submitted in Feb)Filed jointly

Copy of my wife's W2 from 2009 and 2010 (she did work for a short time). These show our address with her name.

Go ahead and send copy of front page of 2008 and 2009 tax returns filed jointly.

Copy of my wife's closed bank statement showing her address.

Trying to get copy of medical expenses and account tie in

Trying to get a statement from driving school for her and tie in checking account paying for it.

If they feel an issue is not resolved do they typically straight up deny application (this is unbelievably scary)? Or do they typically then request an interview to sort out details?

[deus360 9]

Hey guys I am in the same situation as C_Y_K, and I have to send more info also. I wanted to have your opinions on this; I have my wife’s W2 pointing to a different address than where we live (her w2 (2008/2009/2010) point to her mom’s place). But we filed jointly and on the tax returns of 2008/2009 and 2010 they all point to our current address where we both live. My question is, if the latter discrepancy in the address of my wife’s w2 and my tax returns a potential problem. I heard that many people tend to file their w2 to a different place than where the live, and that this is more or less common, but just wanted to have you guy’s opinion.

Thanks for your time