Question in regards Financial Situation

[Kore 0]

Hey everyone.

I got my Green Card based on marriage back in January this year. As most of you know, you have to present evidence that someone is supporting you in the US, in this case it was my husband (I was a student at the time and without a job).

Well, now we are thinking of both going back to college (I have two years left, he has the whole 4 years left) and living off financial aid and part-time jobs the both of us.

Our concern with this is that we will have to file to remove the conditions of residency from my green card in about two years, and if we follow the plan we both we full time students with part time jobs. What that means is that our raw income will be pretty low.

Would this affect in any way the process? I wasn't able to find any 'official' documentation in this matter.

Thanks in advance.

[JoannaV 174]

There is no financial component to removal of conditions. All you must show is that you are still married and have been living in a genuine marriage for the prior two years.

Just make sure that any financial aid YOU use for college is legal for you to use, ie available to permanent residents who have only been in the country for a year or two.

[diglot 0]

There was a financial component on the removal of my conditions. Total cost was $590 ($510 for processing fees and $80 for the biometrics appointment).

Edited April 14, 2011 by diglot

[Moosker 7]

So are you worried about paying the $590? Your post sounds like you're more worried about having lower income when you remove your conditions.

When you file the I-751, you're providing documentation proving that you and your spouse have had an ongoing relationship for the last 2 years. I don't really think having a low income will change your approval or not. Someone else may weigh in.

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

So are you worried about paying the $590? Your post sounds like you're more worried about having lower income when you remove your conditions.

When you file the I-751, you're providing documentation proving that you and your spouse have had an ongoing relationship for the last 2 years. I don't really think having a low income will change your approval or not. Someone else may weigh in.

Yeah, there is no obvious financial issues, although you will have to show more co-mingling of assets, and sharing a common residence, etc., beyond what you did in AOS. You will have to supply tax returns, but that is more to show proof of a continuing marriage. I suppose they might notice low income, but that is not what they are looking for.

[xandra10 0]

I have the same problem. I am a full time student, in my final year to graduate and i am not working. My husband has been frequently loosing jobs and was not able to find one easily. Specially last year and we have filed jointly the last year taxes, but his income was below poverty. We have been living on my savings. Its time for us to send in i-751 paper work. I am really worried if that will affect how they will treat our case.

I understand authorities wanting to see evidences of couples being married, but why it has to be tied so strongly by assets. To have some evidences, like car owner ship, life insurance or health insurance or having vaccation it all costs money. What about people that can't afford but they have other solid evidences like lease, affidavicts from friends and family etc. I mean at this point me being a student and my husband wanting to go back to school next semester, we are still building our careers. I am so worried, its not fair.

Please help, if i should submit those low income taxes or not.

[rika60607 215]

USCIS doe not care how much money you made (for ROC purposes), but they always love to see your tax return (filed jointly). Include it!

I have the same problem. I am a full time student, in my final year to graduate and i am not working. My husband has been frequently loosing jobs and was not able to find one easily. Specially last year and we have filed jointly the last year taxes, but his income was below poverty. We have been living on my savings. Its time for us to send in i-751 paper work. I am really worried if that will affect how they will treat our case.

I understand authorities wanting to see evidences of couples being married, but why it has to be tied so strongly by assets. To have some evidences, like car owner ship, life insurance or health insurance or having vaccation it all costs money. What about people that can't afford but they have other solid evidences like lease, affidavicts from friends and family etc. I mean at this point me being a student and my husband wanting to go back to school next semester, we are still building our careers. I am so worried, its not fair.

Please help, if i should submit those low income taxes or not.

[Usui Takumi 1,562]

I have the same problem. I am a full time student, in my final year to graduate and i am not working. My husband has been frequently loosing jobs and was not able to find one easily. Specially last year and we have filed jointly the last year taxes, but his income was below poverty. We have been living on my savings. Its time for us to send in i-751 paper work. I am really worried if that will affect how they will treat our case.

I understand authorities wanting to see evidences of couples being married, but why it has to be tied so strongly by assets. To have some evidences, like car owner ship, life insurance or health insurance or having vaccation it all costs money. What about people that can't afford but they have other solid evidences like lease, affidavicts from friends and family etc. I mean at this point me being a student and my husband wanting to go back to school next semester, we are still building our careers. I am so worried, its not fair.

Please help, if i should submit those low income taxes or not.

They are not actually looking at the quantities this time round. Is that savings account in both of your names? If so include it.

[xandra10 0]

They are not actually looking at the quantities this time round. Is that savings account in both of your names? If so include it.

Its checking and savings linked together. We get joint statements an yes they are on both of our names. I should include that right?

[Usui Takumi 1,562]

Its checking and savings linked together. We get joint statements an yes they are on both of our names. I should include that right?

Yes definitely.