I-751 ROC Filers - January 2023

[Rearviewmirror 370]

Hi folks,

 

I figured we might have some people also gearing up to submit in January who want to get ahead of things before the holidays. I'll be submitting the second week of January and planning to send the following evidence:

 

• I-751
• G-1145
• $680 filing fee check

• A copy of the Permanent Resident Card of the beneficiary (front and back)

• A copy of petitioner’s US passport and birth certificate

• A copy of beneficiary’s passport 

• Copy of marriage certificate

• Copy of drivers licenses

• Joint leases

• Bank statements of joint checking, and savings accounts

• Bank statements of joint credit card

• Utility bills showing joint address (electricity, internet)

• Car and home insurance policy documents

• Beneficiary statements of retirement and investment accounts

• Tax return transcripts, married filing jointly (2020 and 2021)

• Photographs

 

Definitely not excited to be back in the waiting line of all things USCIS, but hoping there's a tiny chance I sneak into the "risk based" new approach which seems to have been lightning fast for some posters.

 

Good luck to all other January filers!

[Fe.Ta 857]

1 hour ago, Rearviewmirror said:

Hi folks,

 

I figured we might have some people also gearing up to submit in January who want to get ahead of things before the holidays. I'll be submitting the second week of January and planning to send the following evidence:

 

• I-751
• G-1145
• $680 filing fee check

• A copy of the Permanent Resident Card of the beneficiary (front and back)

• A copy of petitioner’s US passport and birth certificate

• A copy of beneficiary’s passport 

• Copy of marriage certificate

• Copy of drivers licenses

• Joint leases

• Bank statements of joint checking, and savings accounts

• Bank statements of joint credit card

• Utility bills showing joint address (electricity, internet)

• Car and home insurance policy documents

• Beneficiary statements of retirement and investment accounts

• Tax return transcripts, married filing jointly (2020 and 2021)

• Photographs

 

Definitely not excited to be back in the waiting line of all things USCIS, but hoping there's a tiny chance I sneak into the "risk based" new approach which seems to have been lightning fast for some posters.

 

Good luck to all other January filers!

Hiii!  Please check all the other threads for the other months as there is plenty of information in them.  You don't need the USC's passport or birth certificate.  The I-751 is for the LPR to apply to remove conditions.  Thus, the LPR is the actual "petitioner" in ROC.  The information that you need to include from your spouse (USC) are things that would confirm the marriage, financial comingling, and proof of living together.  You also don't need the LPR's passport either.  Just trying to save you time/space/money.  If you have any questions, let us know.

I believe there are plenty of people that have shared their cover letters, and we also have ours.  I will try to find all of those and share.

[Rocio0010 5,560]

Hey there,

agree with the above comment. Passports are not needed. Don’t send them anything they don’t require.

[Caitlin Kennedy 63]

Do you have to do the whole two hole punch thing? When we submitted the AOS we did folders like this and liked it much better. Does it say where you have to put it together a certain way for the 751? We are doing exhibits and I would rather do it per manilla folder again.

[beloved_dingo 1,930]

19 hours ago, Caitlin Kennedy said:

Do you have to do the whole two hole punch thing? When we submitted the AOS we did folders like this and liked it much better. Does it say where you have to put it together a certain way for the 751? We are doing exhibits and I would rather do it per manilla folder again.

You are fine as long as you follow this from the USCIS instructions (found here https://www.uscis.gov/forms/filing-guidance/tips-for-filing-forms-by-mail): 

• In preparing your packet, remember:
  • Do not use binders or folders that we cannot easily disassemble.
  • Use fasteners to hold together thick or bulky applications or petitions. Two-hole punching the top of the material for easy placement in the file is appreciated.
  • Sticky tabs assist in locating items listed as attachments. For easy filing, place the tabs on the bottom of the page, not the side.
  • Do not use heavy-duty staples; instead use fasteners or heavy clips.

For all of our applications we have two-hole punched everything and used ACCO fasteners to hold it together, but that is not required. 

[Caitlin Kennedy 63]

On 12/19/2022 at 1:04 PM, beloved_dingo said:

You are fine as long as you follow this from the USCIS instructions (found here https://www.uscis.gov/forms/filing-guidance/tips-for-filing-forms-by-mail😞

• In preparing your packet, remember:
  • Do not use binders or folders that we cannot easily disassemble.
  • Use fasteners to hold together thick or bulky applications or petitions. Two-hole punching the top of the material for easy placement in the file is appreciated.
  • Sticky tabs assist in locating items listed as attachments. For easy filing, place the tabs on the bottom of the page, not the side.
  • Do not use heavy-duty staples; instead use fasteners or heavy clips.

For all of our applications we have two-hole punched everything and used ACCO fasteners to hold it together, but that is not required. 

Thank you. On the USPS box for the address, we only need to put the address they have on the government website, right? We live in IL so on the USPS box we only need to put the below (I read you should put Attention: I-751 petition to remove conditions of status" on the envelope under the address.)

USCIS
Attn: I-751  
P.O. Box 4072
Carol Stream, IL  60197-4072

 

Also, we used a basic staple like this. should we not?

 

 

Edited December 27, 2022 by Caitlin Kennedy

[Rearviewmirror 370]

1 hour ago, Caitlin Kennedy said:

Thank you. On the USPS box for the address, we only need to put the address they have on the government website, right? We live in IL so on the USPS box we only need to put the below (I read you should put Attention: I-751 petition to remove conditions of status" on the envelope under the address.)

USCIS
Attn: I-751  
P.O. Box 4072
Carol Stream, IL  60197-4072

 

Also, we used a basic staple like this. should we not?

 

Definitely don't staple it! Here are the instructions from USCIS. Most folks here either use bulldog clips, which can easily taken off, or 2 inch hole punch binders. USCIS scan the entire package on its arrival, so you don't want to make it harder for them. And print everything single sided. We bought printer paper that was already 2 inch hole punched to save a step.

 

For lockbox address it depends where you're filing from and then also how you are sending it - i.e. there's one address for filing via USPS and another for couriers (like UPS/Fedex). This page has all the addresses based on what state you're from.

[Caitlin Kennedy 63]

27 minutes ago, Rearviewmirror said:

Definitely don't staple it! Here are the instructions from USCIS. Most folks here either use bulldog clips, which can easily taken off, or 2 inch hole punch binders. USCIS scan the entire package on its arrival, so you don't want to make it harder for them. And print everything single sided. We bought printer paper that was already 2 inch hole punched to save a step.

 

For lockbox address it depends where you're filing from and then also how you are sending it - i.e. there's one address for filing via USPS and another for couriers (like UPS/Fedex). This page has all the addresses based on what state you're from.

yeah we are filing usps from IL so that is the correct address, but we dont need to put Attention: I-751 petition to remove conditions of status" on the envelope under the address.) do we?

 

when we submitted the 485 we used paperclips for everything and put each form in a manilla folder which seemed to work well. forgot about the stapling. thanks!

[Caitlin Kennedy 63]

Are people submitting affidavits?

[Rearviewmirror 370]

8 minutes ago, Caitlin Kennedy said:

but we dont need to put Attention: I-751 petition to remove conditions of status" on the envelope under the address.) do we?

I've never heard of that. I am putting "RE: Form I-751 JOINT PETITION TO REMOVE CONDITIONS OF STATUS, on NAME (A-NUMBER)" in my cover letter but otherwise just the address details they recommended.

[Caitlin Kennedy 63]

1 minute ago, Rearviewmirror said:

I've never heard of that. I am putting "RE: Form I-751 JOINT PETITION TO REMOVE CONDITIONS OF STATUS, on NAME (A-NUMBER)" in my cover letter but otherwise just the address details they recommended.

Thank you! Yeah we are putting all that in the cover letter but on the actual usps box I am putting just the carol stream address as is

[Rearviewmirror 370]

Just got my "reminder to remove conditions" letter from USCIS - looks like they didn't bother actually applying my change of address request to my file and so as a result USPS returned it, and they sent it back out to me at the address that USPS said "return to sender" at. It was stamped "action completed approved for filing" at the bottom on the tearaway slip, instead of the usual "include this with your application for faster processing". Hopefully when I file my I-751 they use that address instead of my old one...

[beefmaster2 51]

1 hour ago, Rearviewmirror said:

Just got my "reminder to remove conditions" letter from USCIS - looks like they didn't bother actually applying my change of address request to my file and so as a result USPS returned it, and they sent it back out to me at the address that USPS said "return to sender" at. It was stamped "action completed approved for filing" at the bottom on the tearaway slip, instead of the usual "include this with your application for faster processing". Hopefully when I file my I-751 they use that address instead of my old one...

Lol exactly the same thing happened to me. They ended up switching to my new address after I filed the I-751

[Caitlin Kennedy 63]

Our table of contents

Please let me know if you think I am missing anything or feedback! I'm debating writing out each photo description on here instead of just labeling the photos but it will take a few hours...

                 TABLE OF CONTENTS: EXHIBITS A-E

 

 

 

Enclosed:

 

 

 

1.    Original x payment in the amount of USD $680.00 (Filing fee + Biometrics fee)

2.    Form G-1145

3.    Copy of x’s Form I-797C, Notice of Action Reminder to submit Form I-751

4.    Cover Letter

5.    Table of Contents (This page and following)

 

 

Exhibit A: I-751 Form and Supporting Documents to Remove Conditions

 

 

 

6.    Duly accomplished I-751 form filed and signed by x and x

7.    Copy of x Permanent Resident Card (front and back)

8.    Copy of Certified marriage certificate; date of our marriage

9.    Copy x birth certificate

10. Copy of x birth certificate

11. Copy of x passport biographic page

12. Copy of x passport biographic page

13. Copy of x Global Entry Card  

14. Copy of x Social Security Card

Exhibit B: Wedding: September 10, 2022

 

1.    Copy of Church Wedding Certificate

2.    Wedding Save the Date

3.    Wedding Suite: Invitation, Details, RSVP Card and two outer envelopes addressed to couple

4.    Copy of Wedding Program at St. x

5.    Copy of addressed wedding thank you card and card example

6.    Copy of insurance for our joint wedding bands

7.    Copy of wedding cards from family and friends (two)

8.    Copy of memory cards guests wrote to us at wedding

9.    Wedding Blessing Speech written and given at reception by x’s cousin, x

10. Rehearsal Dinner and Wedding Photos per Ziploc bag in folder; September 9, 2022 and September 10, 2022 (Labeled with dates and description on back of each photo)

 

 

Exhibit 😄 Cohabitation and Life in Chicago

 

1.    Trip summary of all trips taken since meeting June 2016

2.    x Street Apartment Lease 2021-2022

3.    x Apartment Insurance 2021-2022

4.    Apartment addressed People’s Gas and RCN utility bills from March 2021-December 2022

5.    Copy examples of Christmas cards from family and friends since marriage (4)

6.    Copy of x and x’s 2022 Christmas card sent to family and friends

7.    Copy of addressed Christmas and Wedding cards to our apartment from family and friends (5)

8.    Copy of our flight details and trip itinerary to England in October 2021 once borders re-opened

9.    x’s proof of employment August promotion offer letter and business card as x at The x

10. Photos with family and friends from March 2021-December 2022 of our life in Chicago, including holidays, trips and life events (Labeled with dates and description on back)

 

 

Exhibit 😧 Financial and Life Blending since marriage

 

1.    Copy of Jointly Filed Federal Tax Return for 2021

2.    Copies of joint x Bank Checking Account statements from February 2021-December 2022

3.    Copy of x Bank Account showing xas 100% primary beneficiary

4.    Copy of x Bank Account showing x as 100% primary beneficiary

5.    Copies of 2021-2023 United Healthcare health insurance showing x as 100% primary beneficiary

6.    Copy of 2022 United Healthcare insurance card for x and x

Exhibit E: Future Trip: Honeymoon Documentation; February 2023

 

1.    Flights booked to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

2.    Hotel accommodations booked for Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

Edited December 28, 2022 by Caitlin Kennedy

[Caitlin Kennedy 63]

any feedback appreciated!

Cover Letter

12/26/2022

names

address

Via USPS, ORIGINAL SUBMISSION

RE: Joint I-751 Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence For: x: x

USCIS

Attn: I-751

P.O. Box 4072

Carol Stream, IL

60197-4072

Nature of Submission: I-751 Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence

U.S. Citizen Spouse:

(DOB:, SSN:)

Conditional Permanent Resident Spouse (Petitioner):

(DOB:  SSN: )

 

Dear USCIS Examiner:

 

Enclosed please find a Joint Form I-751 Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence regarding my husband, x. Please also find a check for $680.00, the fee for this form. My husband entered the United States of America on the K-1 Visa on x. USCIS granted him conditional permanent residence on x.

The materials, which show a merging of our personal and financial lives since marriage (x), are organized in the exhibits listed in the Table of Contents on the following pages and in the folders per this submission.

Thank you for your prompt processing of this petition and for what we hope is your favorable response at your earliest opportunity. We agree to submit any original documents to an Immigration officer at a later date, if requested.

 

Sincerely,

x (U.S. Citizen Spouse)

 

 

x (Conditional Permanent Resident Spouse and British Citizen)