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  1. Sukie
    You are fine. The "90 days" date was March 10th, and your package was delivered on March 11th. Breathe! Sukie in NY
  2.    aphex reacted to a post in a topic: Time between ESTA visits
  3. Sukie
    It's hard to predict what a Border Officer will do - and you might catch one on a good day, and one on a bad day. Prior to our marriage and subsequent immigration journey, my partner did get a warning when she came through one time. Scared her to death. And we were visiting for MUCH longer times than you were. And we got through ok. The suggestions above are good. Bring the letters, etc. with you, just in case. Best of luck! Sukie in NY
  4.    Dashinka reacted to a post in a topic: Urgent questions for ROC prep
  5.    OldUser reacted to a post in a topic: Urgent questions for ROC prep
  6. Sukie
    If you have a couple of utility bills with both your names on them, then just submit those. If you don't, then submit one with your name and one with your partner's name showing THE SAME ADDRESS. The reason for having these particular docs is yes, to prove financial togetherness, but even more important, to show you live together. Having an explanation of your maiden name in a cover letter will not hurt. Sukie in NY
  7.    stag reacted to a post in a topic: Packet check please before sending it off
  8. Sukie
    Here's another vote for including the tax transcript only. The transcript proves that you filed. A signed 1040 package does not. Plus, they prefer the transcripts! Sukie in NY
  9.    OldUser reacted to a post in a topic: Required documents
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  12. Sukie
    Print all the pages, but just choose one statement per quarter instead of all monthly statements. We just did quarterly for our process, but we also had LOADS of other financial mingling data. The only thing we were asked for were updated taxes (we applied just before April 15th, so by the time the interview came along, we had another transcript to submit). Best of luck. Sukie in NY
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  16. Sukie
    New York takes voter registration from the Driver's License roll. Send the card back with "Not a Citizen" checked. Make a COPY of the card (filled out) before you send it back. My spouse got called for Jury Duty TWICE before she became a citizen. Cover your backside, and send it back in. Sukie in NY
  17. Sukie
    I owned our home before we married. We merely added a note about this to our cover letter, showed that my spouse was listed on our Homeowners Insurance, and submitted our NY Driver's Licenses - both with our home address. We had no issues. Sukie in NY
  18.    Sukie reacted to a post in a topic: Finally, after almost 3 years, I751 has been approved
  19. Sukie
    Oh, Jeez. What a &*$%storm. So very sorry to hear this. You are one of the most organized people on this list. Surely there is a way through. Do you live in a state with a sympathetic senator? Sukie in NY
  20. Sukie
    Keep the envelope, too! Sukie in NY
  21. Sukie
    Shin, it is your documentation that will speak for you. Make it EASY to see that you "do life" together, even when you are apart. We were also a same-sex couple (one of the first to file when DOMA fell. You'll get through it! When you submit your documentation, write a cover letter explaning your live/work situation. Don't make USCIS "guess" at how the two of you do life. USCIS does understand job markets and new grads! Sukie in NY
  22.    Sukie reacted to a post in a topic: I-751 but living in different states due to work opportunities
  23. Sukie
    There are often couples who have to be separated due to work - medical residents, academics, etc. Your job,, as OldUser says, is to document your trips to visit each other. Keep ALL airline tickets, bus tickets, receipts for gas, hotels, if applicable, plus records of how often you speak to each other online or on the phone. It is not insurmountable. It's just a little different. Also document your time with the relatives who are supportive of you. Best of luck on your journey!!! Sukie in NY
  24. Sukie
    If you have sent evidence - like a bank statement or credit card statement or a copy of a lease - make sure you send ALL the pages! Don't just send the summary! Good luck! Sukie in NY
  25. Sukie
    As two others have said, get in front of any questions with a letter of explanation of your lifestyle. Pictures of the van, documentation of where the van has been, and where you park it. Vive le difference! In Australia they have a name for retired people who sell up and travel in their camper vans - "Grey Nomads"!!! Sukie in NY
  26. Sukie
    The most important thing about your evidence is that it should be self-explanatory - meaning an officer can infer what he or she needs to know from what is in front of them. Should there be gaps, or if things aren't clear, that can lead to suspicion and/or RFEs. The best thing to do is to simply explain how you do it in a cover letter - meaning you say something like xxx account was originally <owner> and in <month, year> we added <second owner> to the account. We each contribute $$$ to a joint account from which we cover <list expenses here> . We also each maintain separate accounts. Our relationship suffered a rough patch from <date> to <date>, where we did not agree on how our money was spent. We have since moved through that patch, and are back on track. Whatever YOU say needs to be the truth. Just state the facts - don't try to either hide anything or use pretty language. Just state the facts so that the officer can look at your evidence and see what is happening instead of trying to guess what goes on. Best of luck to you! Sukie in NY
  27. Sukie
    I had to remember my high school Latin for that one, VinnyH. That was over 50 years ago..... Sukie in NY
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