I-751 June 2023 Filers

[Adventine 3,201]

Creating a new thread for all June 2023 ROC filers. Here's hoping none of us get hit by the expected USCIS fee increase this summer! 

[analitikas 3]

getting ahead of ourselves there 😊

 

I am preparing the documents now, but I was seeing all the 500+ page evidence examples across these forums. Makes me wonder if that is necessary. Worst case scenario you get an RFE?

[OldUser 6,859]

1 hour ago, analitikas said:

Worst case scenario you get an RFE?

And delay associated with it.

And potentially and interview, whereas it may be waived if enough evidence is provided.

It's not the volume that matters, it's the quality of evidence.

Edited May 30, 2023 by OldUser

[Adventine 3,201]

My package is just about 500 pages, mostly because of the bank account statements.

 

I would much rather avoid an interview or an RFE. Sending a high quality package saves time, money and energy in the long run.

[Kurt and Kristina 72]

Has there been any defiant date or proposed date of fee increase?

[Adventine 3,201]

@Kurt and Kristina I've been monitoring the news and the official USCIS fee calculator but so far, the fees are still the same: https://www.uscis.gov/feecalculator

 

 

[Tropical_Man1 84]

Glad to join this awesome community. I’ll be filing this June and so happy to ride it through with you guys. I’m beginning to gather documents. So far this is what I have, but do I need to print all bank statements for all the years ?

 

Joint tax returns from the previous 3 years

Joint bank statements

Copies of driver’s licenses showing the same address

Copy of Deed and old lease agreement with both names

Copies of joint credit card statements 

Copies of joint utilities and cell phone bills

Copies of life insurance policies naming my spouse as a beneficiary

Copies of Dental, Vision and Health cards

Joint retirement and savings account statements 

Joint airline/vacation reservations since married

Joint gym membership 

New Photos of us and with family since greencard

Birth announcements, photos, sonogram of our baby and lots of baby family photos.

Joint trading account statement.

Got a family and friend that’s willing to sign an affidavit confirming the authenticity of our marriage.

Edited May 31, 2023 by Tropical_Man1

[Adventine 3,201]

@Tropical_Man I printed out all our joint bank account statements from our marriage to present.

 

Your evidence looks really good as a whole, but I don't think you don't need the baby sonogram or birth announcements. The birth certificate and a few high quality family photos are enough evidence about your new baby.

[Tropical_Man1 84]

1 hour ago, Adventine said:

@Tropical_Man I printed out all our joint bank account statements from our marriage to present.

 

Your evidence looks really good as a whole, but I don't think you don't need the baby sonogram or birth announcements. The birth certificate and a few high quality family photos are enough evidence about your new baby.

Ahh yes, the birth certificate is very important - I’ll definitely add that, thanks for reminding me. 

[Ellie_7 103]

I'm also monitoring the news and the USCIS fee calculator.

 

Curious if anyone knows how much notice in advance the USCIS has historically given when implementing a fee increase?

[FeelingYoung66 14]

On 5/30/2023 at 7:46 AM, analitikas said:

I am preparing the documents now, but I was seeing all the 500+ page evidence examples across these forums. Makes me wonder if that is necessary. Worst case scenario you get an RFE?

 

In my opinion completely not necessary. Our I-751 submission was this month (May 2023) and was less than 100 pages. The 48-month extension and waived biometrics letters were received less than two weeks later.

[Tropical_Man1 84]

1 minute ago, FeelingYoung66 said:

 

In my opinion completely not necessary. Our I-751 submission was this month (May 2023) and was less than 100 pages. The 48-month extension and waived biometrics letters were received less than two weeks later.

Thanks for the clarification I was scared seeing all the huge paperwork. But if you don’t mind, can you please share what documents you filed ? Thanks 

[analitikas 3]

9 minutes ago, FeelingYoung66 said:

 

In my opinion completely not necessary. Our I-751 submission was this month (May 2023) and was less than 100 pages. The 48-month extension and waived biometrics letters were received less than two weeks later.

I am definitely in your camp. definitely less than 100 pages 

[Fe.Ta 874]

32 minutes ago, analitikas said:

I am definitely in your camp. definitely less than 100 pages 

@FeelingYoung66 @analitikas @Tropical_Man1 It is not about the quantity of the pages.  Instead, it is about the quality.

I have not gone back to read through the thread.  But, could you please share the documentation you both sent?

Also, getting the extension and the biometrics does not mean you will not get an RFE, interview, etc.  Since they haven't actually reviewed the case to determine if your submission is enough.

Edited May 31, 2023 by Fe.Ta
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[FeelingYoung66 14]

1 hour ago, Tropical_Man1 said:

Thanks for the clarification I was scared seeing all the huge paperwork. But if you don’t mind, can you please share what documents you filed ? Thanks 

Sure.

1) Three years of Federal Tax transcripts - Married filing jointly

2) A six-month apartment lease in both names.

3) My wife's car lease that I co-signed. (A BMW. I spoil her.)

4) Auto insurance policy in both names.

5) Homeowner's insurance policy in both names.

6) Three credit card statements showing joint use of one credit card account. One monthly statement chosen from each year, 2020,2021,2022. 

7) Four well-written affidavit letters from friends and relatives.

8) Several photos of my wife and I traveling together and at a family get-together. 

 

Of note is that my wife and I do not have any joint bank, credit union, or investment accounts, so no evidence was included that we did.

Edited May 31, 2023 by FeelingYoung66