I-751? - Conditional Green Card?

[cupcake07 0]

Hi guys, I'm sorry I haven't introduced myself before posting my first post... my name's Ann, I'm from Germany, married a wonderful husband for 1 1/2 years, we got a cute baby boy and now we're even happier since my AOS was approved. Well we thought we were all set, ready to go... we were planning on visiting my family in Europe so that they'd get so see their grandbaby! But now I heard that since we haven't been married for 2 years, I got the so called Conditional Residence Card... so not like a Green Card that's good for 10 years.

We've been told that we have to fill out the I-751, 90 days before my temp. green card expires, and give them docs that prove that we're in a "bona fide" marriage. I'm ok with that because we won't have any problems submitting any info they want. I am still worried though because you just never know... what if they just deny it??? I am so worried...

Can anyone tell me their story? What is it like to go through the I-751 process? Is it hard?? My gosh, we are so stressed out about that right now... well actually I am, my husband thinks it's fine and we won't have problems...

Thanks in advance,

-A.

[no name 1]

http://www.visajourney.com/faq/k1k2visa-re...conditions.html

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...p;page=751guide

Edited July 19, 2007 by devilette

[Kez/JWolf 6]

If you have a read of the guide it will explain to you what is needed to remove the conditions on your greencard.... if you submit enough evidence you should be approved without interview and will get your 10 year greencard.... if for whatever reason you have not sent in enough evidence or if you are randomly selected, you will be invited for an interview.... most people get approved without interview.... just get together as much of the examples as you can...

Good Luck

Kez

[cupcake07 0]

@ devilette, thanks but I've read the guides. I just wanted to hear YOUR opinions, what the members here have to say from personal experience, that's all.

@Niagaenola - Thank's I appreciate it. We're just really stressed because we've never done that. Having found my husband and now that we have the baby, we're even more stressed if you know what I mean :-(

Edited July 19, 2007 by cupcake07

[Lou Lou 1]

It's probably the easiest part of the whole process, and definitely something not to get stressed about. Probably having a read of the first few pages on this forum will give you an idea of what it's like. It's gonna be a bit biased towards problems more than anything, as that is why most people ask questions. But, if you follow the I-751 instructions to the letter, file in time, and sit and wait patiently, it won't be a problem. I think denial is a pretty rare thing for I-751s, along with calling for interviews, so don't be worried about that either.

There's really nothing you can do to rush things along, or get into the head of the USCIS, as it's out of your control. It's just another process, and one step closer to citizenship if you choose. As my mum says "What you fear, you may create". So just relax. Things could be a lot worse.

Good luck.

[perunyc 0]

my husband and i just finished our first AOS. the officer told us that in the past only about 10% of people got called back for interview. apparently marriage fraud is up and they are calling back many more couples (her quote: ~90%). so if you get called in for an interview- don't stress.

[lucyrich 20]

We're just really stressed because we've never done that. Having found my husband and now that we have the baby, we're even more stressed if you know what I mean :-(

You have a baby? You're pretty much home free.

Include the birth certificate, and if you have a photo of the mom, dad, and baby together in the hospital or shortly after the birth, include that as well. Anything you can think of that indicates both of you are sharing parenting duties in bringing up the child is also relevant and helpful.

Include the tax returns indicating you filed as "married" (either jointly or separately, whichever was cheaper for your situation) and include a smattering of other evidence as suggested in the guides. Don't think you have to have every single type of evidence. Don't worry, send a few of items you'll accumulate normally in the course of sharing your lives.

Understand the "date window" during which you must file. You can file as early as 90 days before the green card expires, or as late as the green card expiration date. It's probably best to file close to the earliest date you can, but don't stress about filing a week or two after that window opens. Mark those dates on every calendar in your house!

I've been watching here for awhile, and I've NEVER seen a valid couple who filed on time report being denied. It's rare to report being called in for an interview, and if an interview is called, I've never heard a legitimate couple say the interview was difficult. The sole purpose of the I-751 is to show that your marriage was bona fide and not for the purpose of gaining an immigration benefit. The child, by itself, goes a long way toward showing the marriage was for a reasonable purpose other than immigration fraud. It's been suggested here that, if a couple has a child, they could probably include nothing but the birth certificate and be approved on that basis alone, although nobody's been bold enough to test that theory out around here. I wouldn't rest everything on the birth certificate, but if you include a reasonable amount of evidence of a shared financial life and a shared residence along with the birth certificate, you won't have a problem.

[Marilyn. 340]

don't stress.. this part is easy compared to the rest of the process...

[cupcake07 0]

I really appreciate your replies! Thanks! I just stress all the time and over everything This is just so important to both of us because we'd have a harder time in Germany. My husband doesn't speak any German and we don't want to go over there now and spend even more $$ on German Immigration.

@ lucyrich - I guess you're right. Our first interview wasn't difficult to begin with. They just asked many detail-oriented questions, you know about the household and asking where things were etc.. Just making sure we live together and love each other.

I just wanted to hear your personal opinions/experiences. The guides don't really reflect that. So thanks again, hope all goes well for all of you too!!