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VNMH Apprentice

VNMH   1

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Hi everyone. I and my spouse are about to start preparing her I-485 and her work permit. So far, we have had our joint bank account, her SSN, the exemplified marriage certificate and utility bills together. We got married a month ago. Please give us advice. Thank you so much!

TBoneTX Grand Master

TBoneTX   48,235

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Congratulations on your marriage!

 

Unless requirements have changed, you don't need much beyond the marriage certificate (send a copy, and save the original for your interview), the I-485 and other forms, and the fees.

 

Order several more copies of the MC for yourselves -- you'll probably need them.

 

Your other relationship evidence is a good start for removing conditions (ROC) on the green card.  It's never too early to think about that stage.  Take every piece of evidence physically coming in that indicates your shared life together, and throw it into a box.  Do the same thing digitally in a computer folder.  By ROC time, you'll have a smorgasbord of evidence to support the filing.

In addition, and as a priority, shop for a lawyer who can draft wills, medical & financial powers of attorney, and similar estate documents.  These make superlative evidence for ROC, and they're even more crucial to have in "life."  Remember that if you move from one U.S. state to another, your wills may need to be redone.

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06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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wildbug100420   342

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17 hours ago, VNMH said:

Hi everyone. I and my spouse are about to start preparing her I-485 and her work permit. So far, we have had our joint bank account, her SSN, the exemplified marriage certificate and utility bills together. We got married a month ago. Please give us advice. Thank you so much!

Please update your timelines. What's an explemtified marriage certificate?

VNMH Apprentice

VNMH   1

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28 minutes ago, wildbug100420 said:

Please update your timelines. What's an explemtified marriage certificate?

The lady at the courthouse said for immigration purposes, the exemplified marriage certificate is what I need. I am still confused whether I need certified marriage certificate vs exemplified one. Could anyone please let me know which one I need?

wildbug100420 Collaborator

wildbug100420   342

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2 hours ago, VNMH said:

The lady at the courthouse said for immigration purposes, the exemplified marriage certificate is what I need. I am still confused whether I need certified marriage certificate vs exemplified one. Could anyone please let me know which one I need?

Still never heard of exemplified certificate. When my now wife and I married we went directly to court house to get certificate that was signed by officiant and we've not had any issues. 

J.M. Enthusiast

J.M.   329

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Exemplified certificate is one step above a certified certificate, typically for use in foreign countries when required.  Many people send a photocopy of the certified certificate.  Others (me included) sent the actual certified certificate and obtained an extra to keep.  Certified is as high as you needed to go but exemplified will work just as good.

OldUser Grand Master

OldUser   10,756

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1 hour ago, J.M. said:

Exemplified certificate is one step above a certified certificate, typically for use in foreign countries when required.  Many people send a photocopy of the certified certificate.  Others (me included) sent the actual certified certificate and obtained an extra to keep.  Certified is as high as you needed to go but exemplified will work just as good.

The only worry is when USCIS is not familiar with certain docs, they may RFE. Certified copies is what they see day to day. Not sure about exemplified.

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JD2   191

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22 hours ago, TBoneTX said:

Your other relationship evidence is a good start for removing conditions (ROC) on the green card.

I would include it now with your I-130.  Joint bank statements and utility bills are both mentioned in the I-130 instructions.  I don't get why you would hold these for ROC, especially with the current administration.

TBoneTX Grand Master

TBoneTX   48,235

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12 minutes ago, JD2 said:

I would include it now with your I-130.  Joint bank statements and utility bills are both mentioned in the I-130 instructions.  I don't get why you would hold these for ROC, especially with the current administration.

The OP appears to be at AOS stage for his K-1 wife, so no I-130.  He can certainly include the extra information, but no one should get in trouble for interpreting the I-485 instructions literally and sending precisely what's asked for.

 

VNMH, please update your VJ timeline; it stops before visa-issuance.

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

TBoneTX Grand Master

TBoneTX   48,235

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8 minutes ago, JD2 said:

Sorry I missed that.

No one will squeal on you.  :) 

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

 
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