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You're welcome.

I played it safe and wrote N/A in all sections that didn't apply to us as the instructions said.

Hi Vj members,

I'm planning to send my I-751 package very soon.

I have few queries about the form.

In the instructions, they have mentioned that answer all questions fully and accurately, if question doesn't apply to you type or print N/A.

My question is in the part 5 about "Information about your children", part 9 about "Interpreter", and part 10 about "preparer part" should I answer N/A as We neither have children nor We are using interpreter or preparer? Or should I just leave all those parts blank? or it doesn't matter.

I know its a silly question but I don't want package returned back to me due to incompleteness.

Also, my package will include following. Am I missing anything essential?

1)I-751 form, filled and signed, and personal check of 590 USD.

2)Cover letter

3) Copy of front and back of my green card

4) Evidence of bona-fide marriage.

Thanks in advance.

Not yet, sunshine. Hopefully we'll get it next week. The mail was delivered today and nothing.

Have you received your NOA yet?

Gotcha. You're good. I put my daughter's info and checked "no" for Part 5 Question 5.

I was confused because the instructions say to add children who need to get their status removed too (she obviously doesn't), but then the form says provide information on all children.

In my case, my application was received on Mar 21st and the check was cashed on the 25th.

How long after application is received do they normally cash the checks?

SandF, what exactly are you confused about in Part 5? Because your daughter is a USC, all you have to do is list her information and your all set. Good luck!

Hi All,

Sent our package in March 22nd 2016 to VSC: still waiting for any kind of response... Also our daughter was born after our marriage and is a USC and we added her to the paperwork in part 5. We were so confused about that section. Any previous filers done this?

winterpark2015, as usual with VJ, you received excellent advice from several members. If the IO is not satisfied with your RFE response, you should have a chance to make your case in an interview. I understand your situation and frustration, but this is the process that must be followed. Married citizens are not seeking the privilege of residency, so there is no need for government scrutiny. Good luck and try to remain patient. Many are in the same predicament.

I had a similar debate with my wife the other night regarding the civics test required for naturalization. She doesn't believe that people should have to answer questions that thousands or even millions of natural born citizens cannot answer. It's the process for a great privilege that many desire and is worth the effort.

I love the patriotism I've witnessed in this thread!

It is personal preference. My wife received her PR card in her maiden name (based on bad advice). We decided to wait for ROC to change it rather than pay USCIS again. We recently completed the I-751 using her married name.

Great point. I requested my 2015 transcript a few weeks after filing in anticipation of ROC.

you have to wait for 8-10 days for getting it online

OR..

You can just go to your local IRS office and request for 2 years of Tax Transcripts along with your W2's and they will print it for you. You can get the form the same day.

*** If you can include 2015 Filed Tax Transcripts would be better as this is current.

IRS tax transcripts are higher quality evidence than the returns as they show that taxes have actually been filed. You can request them online and you should receive them in 5-10 days. I received mine in less than a week. Here is the link:

https://www.irs.gov/Individuals/Get-Transcript

I am confused about what to submit for tax return?

We generally have copy of the papers we submitted through HR Block office. They filed electronically.

I read on one of the thread that they need proof of filing (i.e. They are not satisfied with copies we provide)

What to provide as Proof of filing?

You're likely good. We did not receive an immediate decision after our interview either. The I/O said he had to discuss things with his supervisor and it make take some time. It turned out that we were approved the next day.

Hello All

I had my I-485/I-130 interview last week. I am a student on F1 (from India) and my wife is a USC.

We reached well before time and waited at the interview area reception to hand our appointment letter. 15 minutes later we were escorted in for the interview. The IO (a young female) put us under oath and started by collecting our passports, DLs, SSNs. After that she asked my wife a series of questions from our application (name, dob, address, etc). Pretty much exact questions that were filled in the form including my visa status, last entry into US, name of my school, etc. She answered all nicely. Then she asked me some questions including my mother's maiden name, professional societies I am part of, last place of residence, name of room-mate, "have you ever...", etc. Then she said that she looked at our pictures and wondered if we had more. At this point my wife pulled out a 10"x10" shutterfly album that we got made for our wedding. All well so far. Then she asked for a copy of travel tickets of one of the trips we made. I gave her the boarding pass and luggage tags as I didn't bring the tickets. She then asked if we have a joint bank account. I said no but showed her our joint renter's insurance and auto insurance. I refrained from explaining why we don't have joint bank account. Everybody here says answer to the point and I was trying that. At this point she says, I have your lease agreement, renter's insurance, auto insurance, pictures, etc and that is all I need to make a decision. She kept our original renter's insurance, auto insurance (I guess I will have to ask for another copy from my insurance guy!!)

She went out to make copies of the passports, DLs, SSNs. After coming back she said we should expect a mail in 3 weeks in case she needs more documents. That didn't sound good to me. Then she said the green card will be valid for only 2 years and I will need to file 90days before expiry for ROC. I wanted to ask if that means we are approved but I was too afraid. I honestly thought that the interview went well. My wife said that I looked kinda nervous and anxious during it and had a staid face while answering questions.

Now, I am trying to figure out what to expect next. RFE requesting joint bank accounts? Stokes interview? OR maybe she is a junior IO and needs her supervisor's approval for each case.

Any comments, advice will be helpful.

Thanks

Thank you for answer f&c.

You're welcome and good luck.

Hello guys.. I'm going to apply to remove conditional on my wife green card and planning to send application and doc's at the end of week..I just have one condition..

New I-751 form expire 11-30-2017..under Part 7 - Petitioner's Statement..here should be my info or my wife info?

Thank you,

all about immi

Part 7 is your wife. She is the petitioner for removal of conditions. Your information (spouse) goes in part 8.

Good to "see" you again, too! I will add you to the list of March filers! Good luck on your ROC!

Thank you. I appreciate it.

Guys, I appreciate both of your opinions greatly! Thank you, really. You guys are all very helpful and for that I am grateful!

Good luck and good to "see" you again, sunshine. I remember you from the AOS forums. It's hard to believe it almost been two years. VSC received my package today. I will request to be added to the March list once I receive NOA1.

I understand you're trying to help. However applicants have gotten RFEs for sending in evidence such as joint bank accounts or joint credit cards with no activity. The OP in this case already has plenty of solid evidence. So in my opinion, there is no need to include additional documentation where there is no activity, which in fact could hamper their normal application processing. USCIS does not involve with credit approval or credit scores. It's not their job. USCIS is only involved in determining that the marriage was entered in good faith. In fact VJ has threads of applicants with poor credit scores who got approved. We have both shared our views. Now it is up to OP to make an informed decision.

We are both trying to help, but have different opinions. There is nothing wrong with that. I did not say that USCIS was concerned about credit scores and approvals, hence I said, "at least in credit terms." I do not see how evidence of a joint credit account without usage would hamper an already solid ROC package. It is still a joint account regardless of usage. I guess we can agree to disagree regarding this matter.

If I don't have an I don't have a USCIS ELIS Account number, should I put N/A on the I-751 form? Or just leave it blank?

I wrote 'N/A" to the left of the boxes as well as every field that did not apply to us.

This is what we have already for our ROC package, please let us know if this is enough:

1. Completed Form I-751

2. Copy of Green Card (front and back)

3. Tax transcripts for 2013 and 2014 filed jointly

4. Proof of Life Insurance that has both of our names on it as one spouse as the beneficiary

5. The title to a property we both own

6. Copies of 2 joint credit cards

7. Copies of joint Checking and Saving accounts statements since 2013 to present (all statements)

8. 401K with spouse listed as beneficiary

9. Copies of our Driver Licenses showing same home address

10. Car insurance showing both of us covered by insurance

11. Letter from Health Insurance company saying we are both covered under the same plan

12. Letter from Dental Insurance saying we are both covered under same plan

13. Phone Bill statements for the last two years on both of our names

14. Internet and cable bills for the last two years on both of our names

15. Copies of Christmas cards (envelopes and cards) mailed to both of us from family and friends for the last three years

16. Copies of several flight itineraries for the last few years

17. Copy of certificate of marriage

18. Triple A membership cards with both of our names

19. Four affidavits from family and friends (notarized)

20. Pictures taken over the last 9 years with family and friends

Is this enough? Or should we add something else? Any suggestions?

Your list looks great. I'm not sure if you filed your 2015 federal taxes yet; if you did, I would include a 2015 IRS transcript. They are no longer available for download, but you can request one online and the IRS will send it by mail. I did it specifically for our ROC package and received it in less than a week. Here is the link if you're interested:

https://www.irs.gov/Individuals/Get-Transcript

With all due respect, I have to disagree with the previous post. If there is no activity in a joint credit card, there is no co-mingling to show to the immigration officer and therefore no point in submitting those. It's okay to submit accounts with even sporadic activity but submitting a joint account with zero activity doesn't make sense IMHO.

I am not trying to get into a back and forth on this, but in my opinion having a joint credit account even without usage does indeed demonstrate co-mingling of finances (along with responsible credit usage). The account still exists even if not in use. For example, credit reports for husband and wife would list the account on each report as joint. If you don't have any account statements due to lack of activity, I would send the credit approval letter with your ROC package.

Additionally, at least in credit terms, joint accounts carry more weight than authorized users because the credit of both borrowers were factored in the credit decision. It may or may not help with USCIS, but it is one more piece of evidence that can't hurt if included in your package.

We have two joint credit cards that we never use. Should we include copies of those cards, even though we have not used them since we got them?

I would. Even though you haven't used them, it still shows co-mingling of finances.

While definitely possible, USCIS some people on VJ frown upon doing AOS while on a tourist visa or VWP, they usually consider it fraud.

That cracked me up. Thanks for that.

Congrats!

This morning at 10:30am I got notifications that my I-130 address was updated, my green card is now being produced, and my welcome/notification letter has been sent!! SO THRILLED!!

So the welcome letter and the green card are sent separately then I guess? I assumed they came together. But yay!!

Here's hoping everything gets delivered properly to the correct address. Or at the very least, doesn't get put into someone else's mailbox since I live in an apartment complex.

Do they ship the green card with UPS or USPS tracking?

Also, it said the card is being produced but went from "Card/Docuement Production" to "Decision" on my case status saying that they're registering my permanent residency in the system. Does that still mean the card is being made and prepped to be mailed out simultaneously?

Bunch of stupid questions but I am just so close to being done with this process for a while!

Congrats!!!

Did she get a notification that is was being produced? or just that it was mailed?

Just that it was being mailed. We didn't know the actual approval date until the card and welcome letter arrived.

It seems like everything went well. I'm not sure if we had the same officer, but a similar thing happened to us. He said it may take a few weeks to months for a decision, but my wife received her green card a week later. Reading the welcome letter and card date, she was actually approved the following day. I bet the same thing happens to you.