Evidence?

[Eric-Pris 1,607]

Today, I read a post where somebody states that with the N-400, they sent pretty much the same evidence they did with 751 but with one more year of evidence (since the date the 751 was sent out).

Seriously? I thought about including tax transcripts, passport (USC), marraige certificate, 2 photos, and the form. And of course, most importantly (for them), the $600 check.

Is everybody sending in "relationship evidence" with the N-400?

Edited September 4, 2012 by Eric-Pris

[Beantownbabe 1]

No, I sent exactly what was asked for and nothing else. My interview is next Friday!

[Dave&Roza 748]

Today, I read a post where somebody states that with the N-400, they sent pretty much the same evidence they did with 751 but with one more year of evidence (since the date the 751 was sent out).

Seriously? I thought about including tax transcripts, passport (USC), marraige certificate, 2 photos, and the form. And of course, most importantly (for them), the $600 check.

Is everybody sending in "relationship evidence" with the N-400?

Since you are applying for naturalization based on being married to a USC for at least three years and a LPR for at least three years, they will want to see more of the relationship evidence compared to someone filing after 5 years as a LPR. You are asking for USC based on marriage so they will want to see proof that that marriage is legit and not for the purposes of obtaining USC--same as for AOS and ROC that the marriage is bona fide and not for immigration purposes.

You should send in documents that show that you are both at financial risk should the marriage fail--joint bank accounts, investments, wills, beneficiary on health insurance and life insurance, etc. The closer to the three year mark the more the marriage will be looked at. As you get closer to the five years as a LPR the less emphasis they place on the marriage.

Good luck,

Dave

Edited September 4, 2012 by Dave&Roza

[TBoneTX 46,372]

Since you are applying for naturalization based on being married to a USC for at least three years and a LPR for at least three years, they will want to see more of the relationship evidence compared to someone filing after 5 years as a LPR. You are asking for USC based on marriage so they will want to see proof that that marriage is legit and not for the purposes of obtaining USC--same as for AOS and ROC that the marriage is bona fide and not for immigration purposes.

You should send in documents that show that you are both at financial risk should the marriage fail--joint bank accounts, investments, wills, beneficiary on health insurance and life insurance, etc. The closer to the three year mark the more the marriage will be looked at. As you get closer to the five years as a LPR the less emphasis they place on the marriage.

Where does the above come from? Holy mackerel.

OP, read the N-400 instructions carefully, interpret them literally, and follow them completely & accurately. "Or" means "or."

[Eric-Pris 1,607]

The closer to the three year mark the more the marriage will be looked at. As you get closer to the five years as a LPR the less emphasis they place on the marriage.

We have been married for 4.5 years. And my wife got her greencard almost 4 years ago. We were in no hurry to apply until now because my wife wants her teenage kids to come over. We are not applying at 3 years and 1 day, so hopefully like you said, it shows that we aren't married just to get the USC.

[No-Where-Man 147]

even though its not mentioned by name, but I saw many cases put on hold awaiting the applicant to send more evidence to prove legitimate marriage. so YES IT HAPPENS.

Also, after 4.5 years they might not focus on the marriage it self, but do you really know who will interview you? if you do not, then its safer to send all what you can send and sit relaxed rather being worried or questioned or turned away for a further delay.

Good luck

[livelife2dfullest 7]

WEll I applied based on being married to a USC. Married for 7 years already. I only sent what they asked. Husband's birth certificate ( proof that husband is a us citizen), kids birth certificates, marriage certificate. That's it, if they need more evidence they will send rfe. So far, they did not ask anything else.

[sasaqlain 24]

I applied based on marriage to a USC and submitted only what was asked for. For me, the heavy weight document is my daughters birth certificate. We have no leases, mortagages, joint bank accounts, insurances, joint pets( God knows how people do that and have the courage to post it). Never had any problems during the AOS or ROC. And I have no intention of taking any extra paper burden for the interview. Only what is asked of me.

[Cloudy9 11]

I applied based on 5 years. I have actually been a GC holder for 9 years. All I sent was N-400, copy of GC and the check. Never was asked for anything more. Had 5 years of transcripts ready and extra passport photos but was never asked for anything during my interview either.

[Penguin_ie 5,997]

I only submitted the basics when I sent in the paperwork, but I did bring evidence with me to interview (deeds of house, checkbook in both our names, some receipt for furniture we bought, children's birth cert), and the interviewer not only looked at it but made copies for the file. The lady before me (also applying based on marriage) got refused because she had a child born in the USA during the marriage and did not bring the birth cert- they told her to make another appointment and come back with the birth cert.