November 2021 ROC Filers

[crono_clone 213]

2 hours ago, SuznAaron said:

Did anyone include a copy of the Reminder to file I-751 they got from USCIS in their packet? Trying to decide if we should include it. Thanks! 

We didn't include the reminder notice in our packet. It probably won't hurt if you include it, but it didn't seem necessary. 

[SuznAaron 121]

Just now, crono_clone said:

We didn't include the reminder notice in our packet. It probably won't hurt if you include it, but it didn't seem necessary. 

Thank you!

[crono_clone 213]

On 11/3/2021 at 7:03 PM, iwir said:

I just added myself to this list:

 

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1vonQCJgs9HODO2Y1DdSs3HNyL_FRnMfenlIeDQAUpWg/edit#gid=484030548

Added our info to the tracker! 

[AOSFairfax 111]

For anyone who included affidavits of support from family / friends, do they have to be signed? or is it enough to have the friends' names typed?

[SuznAaron 121]

40 minutes ago, AOSFairfax said:

For anyone who included affidavits of support from family / friends, do they have to be signed? or is it enough to have the friends' names typed?

Signed! 

[FaithProfessoR 171]

Is been  a while. Since I have been here. Anybody else got a YSC number? Good luck to everybody 

[xotermic 43]

5 hours ago, SuznAaron said:

Signed! 

I think since it’s a sworn affidavit, it has to be signed and notarized by a licensed notary.  That’s what we submitted at least.

Edited November 21, 2021 by xotermic

[SuznAaron 121]

28 minutes ago, xotermic said:

I think since it’s a sworn affidavit, it has to be signed and notarized by a licensed notary.  That’s what we submitted at least.

We didn’t have ours notarized. Basically this is what we followed https://citizenpath.com/how-to-write-an-i-751-affidavit/ 

Since the affidavit is not considered to be the best evidence, we only included 2 as it was mentioned. I know others with strong cases that don’t include any. We just erred on the side of caution. 

[xotermic 43]

Yeah, we used the VJ sample and it did show notary.  I’m sure both work and put the check in the box for the immigration officer.

[IndigoFlowers 130]

1 hour ago, FaithProfessoR said:

Is been  a while. Since I have been here. Anybody else got a YSC number? Good luck to everybody 

Good luck and welcome back! I have a YSC case!

[jeffo 69]

Did anyone include a copy of your marriage certificate?

 

our first day that the packet can be received by uscis is the 24th. so we will mail it wednesday the 23rd. does it matter if we choose ups or the post office?

 

here is what we have

 

cover letter

copy of GC

copy of my wife's drivers license showing address

copy of my drivers license showing address

copy of daughters birth certificate

tax transcripts for 19' and 20'

3 statements of our joint checking account

3 credit card statements(in wife's name) showing address

copy of my life insurance showing my wife as the primary beneficiary

copies of retirement accounts showing her as the beneficiary

copy of health insurance card and confirmation page for our 2021 and  2022 coverage(showing daughter too)

copies of car insurance for 20-21 and 21-22

copy of cell phone paperwork showing we use a family plan with both of our phone #'s shown

copies of 3 statement of gas, and electric bills, 1 from 19,20,21'

copies of cards we gave each other for birthdays, anniversaries 

copies of christmas cards, etc we received from my family and friends

60 pic's of us, family and friends over the last 2 years(i think she went overboard)

1 affidavit...still waiting for the second one in the mail

g-1145

 

anything else we need?

did anyone just use 1 check for the biometrics and i-151 for $680?

[Rocio0010 5,573]

7 hours ago, jeffo said:

include a copy of your marriage certificate

Not needed for ROC. 
 

 

7 hours ago, jeffo said:

 

our first day that the packet can be received by uscis is the 24th. so we will mail it wednesday the 23rd.

Don’t do that. To be on the safer side, wait for 3-4 days to mail it once the window opens.

 

For the statements of the checking and credit card, better to include at least one per quarter 

 

any lease or deed?

 

No, 60 pictures is way too much. Just 5 or 6 from different years/ occasions. 

[Hello729 74]

20 hours ago, crono_clone said:

Just got our text message this morning, woohoo!

 

Our packet arrived at the lockbox last Tuesday, and the USCIS case status page shows that the official receipt date was Wednesday. So overall it took about 4 days from when our packet arrived to when they notified us with our receipt number.

How do you setup to receive text notification?

[SuznAaron 121]

20 minutes ago, ra0010 said:

Not needed for ROC. 
 

 

 

True it is not needed.  We did and just included a couple of select pictures (just happens to be pictures that our affidavit writers are in).  Guess it just depends on what you have and what you feel is right on this one. Wouldn't get you an RFE if you do or don't!  

 

• Evidence of the relationship:
  • Submit copies of documents indicating that the marriage upon which you were granted status was entered in good faith and was not for the purpose of circumventing immigration laws. Submit copies of as many documents as you can to establish this fact, to demonstrate the circumstances of the relationship from the date of the marriage to the present date;

[SuznAaron 121]

7 hours ago, jeffo said:

Did anyone include a copy of your marriage certificate?

 

our first day that the packet can be received by uscis is the 24th. so we will mail it wednesday the 23rd. does it matter if we choose ups or the post office?

 

here is what we have

 

cover letter

copy of GC

copy of my wife's drivers license showing address

copy of my drivers license showing address

copy of daughters birth certificate

tax transcripts for 19' and 20'

3 statements of our joint checking account

3 credit card statements(in wife's name) showing address

copy of my life insurance showing my wife as the primary beneficiary

copies of retirement accounts showing her as the beneficiary

copy of health insurance card and confirmation page for our 2021 and  2022 coverage(showing daughter too)

copies of car insurance for 20-21 and 21-22

copy of cell phone paperwork showing we use a family plan with both of our phone #'s shown

copies of 3 statement of gas, and electric bills, 1 from 19,20,21'

copies of cards we gave each other for birthdays, anniversaries 

copies of christmas cards, etc we received from my family and friends

60 pic's of us, family and friends over the last 2 years(i think she went overboard)

1 affidavit...still waiting for the second one in the mail

g-1145

 

anything else we need?

did anyone just use 1 check for the biometrics and i-151 for $680?

This is our list. I put blanks where I took out info that is more personal for posting here (husband doesnt like much info on the internet).

Just send 1 check, less pictures, send quarterly copies of all bills and your bank statements (one per year I dont think is enough though others may disagree)

We put our pictures on word documents and grouped them that way. Multiple pictures per page and captioned. 

DO NOT MAIL BEFORE WINDOW OPENS! You have 90 days when your window opens so why rush? 

 

I. I-751 Joint application to remove conditions on permanent resident status

 

• Check enclosed for $680 (biometrics and file fee)
• G-1145
• I-751 filed jointly
• Copy of I-797C NOA Reminder to File
• Front and back copy of Aaron’s green card
• Copy of American spouse (Susan) passport
• Copy of Aaron’s passport
• Copy of Virginia Driver license for Aaron and Susan showing same address
• Copy of marriage certificate
• Copy of several pictures from our wedding
• 2 affidavits (1 from Susan’s US citizen father and one from a US citizen friend)
• 2 Wedding pictures showing us with each person signing the affidavits
• Email from wedding officiant on our 1^st anniversary

 

     II. Further evidence from couple’s marriage showing common residence, vehicles, and utilities

 

• Copy of deed of residence at __________
• Copy of real estate tax bills (issued twice yearly) for ________: years 2019, 2020, and 2021
• Copy of 2020 Road Association dues (with cancelled check showing both names)
• Copy of informed delivery for postal service and hold mail request in both names for residence
• Copy of letter for economic stimulus payment in both names
• Copy of concealed carry permits for Susan and Aaron showing same address
• Copy of selected _____Power bills showing joint account (June 2019- Nov 2021)
• Copy of selected _____bills showing joint account (TV/Internet) (Dec 2020- Oct 2021)
• Copy of selected _____Fuels bills showing joint account (June 2019- Sept 2021)
• Copy of selected fuel purchase bills from _____Fuels showing joint account (Nov 2019- Nov 2021)
• Copy of selected County Waste bills showing joint account (July 2019- Nov 2021)
• Copy of selected _______ Service Authority (water bill) showing joint account (Sept 2019- Nov 2021)
• Certificate of Title for ______ SUV showing joint ownership
• 2021 Personal property tax for said SUV in both names
• Copy of buyer agreement for 2017 ___________ (in Susan’s name per car dealership)
• Copy of service agreements for 2017 _____________ showing Aaron’s name
• Copies of vehicle insurance in both names for both the __________and _________(Aug 2019- Feb 2022)

 

     III.   Further evidence from couple’s marriage showing mingling of finances

 

• Joint Tax Return Transcripts (Tax periods ending 12/2019 and 12/2020)
• 2020 Tax payment coupon (joint names) for Virginia State Tax owed
• Copy of shared Apple card and Family sharing for Apple TV & Apple Music
• Copies of credit cards showing joint account (BBT Bright, TJX rewards front and back, Best Buy, Belk Rewards front and back, BBT debit Visa front and back)
• Copies of selected BBT joint checking account statements (June 2019-Oct 2021)

 

    IV. Health insurance and future planning

 

• Copy of emailed letter from insurance listing Aaron’s initial coverage date
• Copies proving yearly coverage for medical and vision for Susan and Aaron (2019-2021)
• Advance healthcare directive for Aaron listing Susan (wife) as healthcare agent
• Advance healthcare directive for Susan listing Aaron (husband) as healthcare agent
• Aaron listed as beneficiary for wife Susan in _________life insurance and retirement plan

 

    V. Trips

 

• August 2019: Pictures of trip to Ohio and Pittsburgh with Susan’s parents (pictures are captioned)
• Feb/March 2020: Atlanta, Georgia, Wife Susan had to attend __________ Seminar and Aaron also attended to help chaperone students
  • Crown Plaza room reservation showing both names
  • American Airlines flight tickets for Susan and Aaron
  • Picture of us with fellow instructors and friends at the Atlanta _________seminar supporting the students at competition
  • Copies of our Behind the Seas tour passes for the Georgia Aquarium
  • Pictures of us at the Aquarium
  • Pictures of us at the Sea Lion Adventure at the Georgia Aquarium

 

• August 2021 Riviera Cancun Mexico Anniversary Trip
  • Welcome letter from Excellence Riviera Cancun Resort
  • Detail letter for our Anniversary package
  • Expedia Booking Itinerary for Mexico trip (includes flight info, hotel info, shuttle service info)
  • Copies of American Airlines ticket receipts
  • Copies of COVID tests for both in Mexico before returning to US
  • Pictures of our anniversary banner on the door and other assorted pictures of us at the resort
• Boarding confirmation emails showing both names from Petz Boarding for ___, our dog, for Atlanta trip, Christmas 2020, Mexico trip, and for Christmas 2021

 

    VI. Other miscellaneous of our life together

 

·         Picture of us with family at our night before wedding dinner (May 31, 2019)

·         Pictures of us at the 2019 Out of Darkness Suicide Prevention Walk

·         Pictures of our Nikki

·         Pictures of Aaron with his new truck (July 2020)

·         Christmas 2019: us at the Christmas parade and us with Susan’s parents ________in Ohio

·         Christmas 2020: us in Ohio with ______________

·         Our yearly Christmas ornaments we get since marriage (2019-2021)

·         1^st anniversary pictures and anniversary cards to each other

·         Anniversary Card from Susan’s parents

·         2^nd anniversary pictures and anniversary cards to each other

·         2019 Christmas card from __________(Susan’s Mom)

·         Easter Card 2020 from Susan’s parents

·         Valentine’s Day Card 2021 from Susan’s parents

·         Birthday card to Aaron from Susan 2021

·         Birthday card to Susan from Aaron 2021