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    Thunderbolt reacted to Family in I-751 questions   
    You would get an RFE . I am sure you have plenty of additional evidence of where / how you lived , paid for things and should not rely on the fact that transactions are included in the bank statements. 

    For example:
    lease or mortgage? Actual rent payments? ALL utilities ( electric, gas, water, internet), cell phone?
    Actual car DMV registration/ title ? Auto insurance 
    Any car repairs/ payments , AAA card.?
    Any Medical/ prescription copies ? Emergency contact info listing spouse? 
    Any mail ( junk or marketing) in/ to both names at shared address 
    Most definitely any paycheck copies for both 
    Purchases made together ( furniture/ computers ?? gifts)
    Draw up a health care directive / POA ..example https://thrive.kaiserpermanente.org/care-near-you/northern-california/centralvalley/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2015/09/genericadvdirect_tcm28-8099.pdf
    You could also print a free credit report for both of you ( they look at it anyway) …not required so your choice . 
    Any social media / Facebook presence screenshot  ( if you are active …again they do check those …not required so your choice)
     
    Am sure there is much more to your life ..but try to be through and go for the Gold …meaning clear the risk based assessment at first glance with no need for interview. And so do your best to include evidence for the span of time between LPR and application. 

    I know you took the stance that affidavits are pointless, but I like the kitchen sink approach !
    And do spend time w a Cover Letter/ Exhibits page ( bullet point or numbered w short description that include name and date of document listed) 
     
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    Thunderbolt got a reaction from Redro in Yet another DS-260 surname question   
    I can second that. My wife has her GC under her new name and her passport under her maiden name.
    Her SSN and DL are in her new name.
    She can't change name on her Thai passport until she registers our marriage in the local amphur.
    We have flown last month with the maiden name passport and new name GC, and nobody (including USCBP agent in US) asked us to show marriage certificate (we had it with us anyway).
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    Thunderbolt reacted to SalishSea in no photo evidence - removing conditions on residency   
    Off-topic, but if he is the sole breadwinner as you say, this is hugely risky.  What if he gets COVID, or appendicitis, or into an accident?  I personally have seen young, healthy people lose everything to medical bills.  If you can't afford health insurance, you certainly cannot afford hospital bills.
     
    With the US job market on fire just now, it may be a good time to look for something that offers health insurance as a benefit.
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    Thunderbolt reacted to Rasel_Cool in Can Father From US (Greencard holder) sponsor for his son who lives in his Home country?   
    This op won 3 cases going against everone from Vj. You also don’t forget that. And thousands of people and lawyer  are making videos on youtube following  this op's post remember that. My thread has helped thousands. How many of urs helped? So stop cowing arround
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    Thunderbolt reacted to Rasel_Cool in Can Father From US (Greencard holder) sponsor for his son who lives in his Home country?   
    U are still wrong. I belive you should research more about how international students come in usa. This is very confusing not to get perfect anwer. 
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    Thunderbolt got a reaction from Boiler in Form I485 denied, but I 130 for RFE   
    I would start from scratch and do it yourself. Going with the lawyer again will add a lot of unnecessary time to the case and fees.
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    Thunderbolt got a reaction from Chancy in Is this considered a crime ?   
    It has happened to me last year at the local grocery store! I've used self check out station, packed everything (or so I thought) and went to the car.
    When I was packing stuff to the trunk I saw chocolate bar that was at the back end of the cart. It was something like $2 candy, but I felt so bad and went back to the store to pay for it.
    The person who was working on all 6 self check out stations was surprised that I've returned to pay for it.
    But I felt better paying for it
    So it happens to the best of us
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    Thunderbolt got a reaction from Crazy Cat in Is this considered a crime ?   
    It has happened to me last year at the local grocery store! I've used self check out station, packed everything (or so I thought) and went to the car.
    When I was packing stuff to the trunk I saw chocolate bar that was at the back end of the cart. It was something like $2 candy, but I felt so bad and went back to the store to pay for it.
    The person who was working on all 6 self check out stations was surprised that I've returned to pay for it.
    But I felt better paying for it
    So it happens to the best of us
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    Thunderbolt got a reaction from Scandi in If my spouse (naturalized citizen) didn't put down his A number in our I-130 petition, should we put it down on I-751?   
    It was never illegal to make naturalization certificate copies. It was illegal to make 'color' copies of the certificate.
     
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    Thunderbolt got a reaction from Southern_Belle07 in MAY 2019 AOS FILERS   
    We finally got notice that the interview was scheduled! Originally we were scheduled for the end of March of this year but because of the COVID it was cancelled on March 19th. I just checked our status and it says that the interview is scheduled and that we will get the instructions with details in the mail!
    Finally!
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    Thunderbolt got a reaction from Ryan H in Mortified after check bounced. Just got my NOA1   
    I've paid with money order purchased at the post office. Didn't have to worry if the check would cash. Purchased it at the same time I've sent the packet with all the forms to DHS. Got NOA two weeks later.
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    Thunderbolt got a reaction from aaron2020 in Mortified after check bounced. Just got my NOA1   
    I've paid with money order purchased at the post office. Didn't have to worry if the check would cash. Purchased it at the same time I've sent the packet with all the forms to DHS. Got NOA two weeks later.
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    Thunderbolt got a reaction from Kel_H in Mortified after check bounced. Just got my NOA1   
    I've paid with money order purchased at the post office. Didn't have to worry if the check would cash. Purchased it at the same time I've sent the packet with all the forms to DHS. Got NOA two weeks later.
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    Thunderbolt reacted to Pinkrlion in K1 Visa Proxy Marriage   
    Is that the fastest record of opening and closing an account.
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    Thunderbolt got a reaction from Ontarkie in Interpreter for AOS interview   
    My wife just received her green card
    We started the process on January 13 2018, and we had about 8 months delay (COVID and my misunderstanding caused 2 months delay at the embassy in Bangkok).
    Thank you all for helping us the way during this DIY journey
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    Thunderbolt got a reaction from Chancy in Interpreter for AOS interview   
    My wife just received her green card
    We started the process on January 13 2018, and we had about 8 months delay (COVID and my misunderstanding caused 2 months delay at the embassy in Bangkok).
    Thank you all for helping us the way during this DIY journey
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    Thunderbolt got a reaction from Orangesapples in Interpreter for AOS interview   
    My wife just received her green card
    We started the process on January 13 2018, and we had about 8 months delay (COVID and my misunderstanding caused 2 months delay at the embassy in Bangkok).
    Thank you all for helping us the way during this DIY journey
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    Thunderbolt got a reaction from Chancy in Interpreter for AOS interview   
    Hi,
     
    Just got back home from the interview. It was pretty simple. We got to the office 15 minutes before the scheduled time. Waited in line to get to the building.
    When we got to the waiting room it was maybe 10-15 other couples. Social distancing.
    IO were coming in and calling the names. We were waiting about 15 minutes before my wife's name was called. We followed the IO to his office.
    He asked for documents verifying our identities etc. The questions were to both of us, but when he asked my wife about something that she didn't understand, I've asked him to rephrase it. He was happy to do it and other questions that my wife wouldn't understand he would explain some other way. He was super nice.
    We had our translator/interpreter on stand by waiting by her phone just in case, but we didn't have to use her.
    The questions were just about her job, our marriage and IO wanted to see original documents (passports, marriage certificate, etc.).
    We were done in under 30 minutes. Received print out that they will review the documents and make a decision in the next couple of weeks.
     
    Again, I can't stress it enough, the whole process today was very pleasant. We were expecting 'bored' government workers, but we've got very nice and pleasant employee.
     
    Also, I've looked at all these people coming in, and they had maybe one folder of documents. We had a tote bag with 7.4lbs of documents I was covering all the possible bases. We don't need more delays and RFE.
    So far, following the VJ guidelines and help from other members, we haven't had even 1 RFE from the first time we've applied for K-1 visa
     
    Thank you all for the guidance!
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    Thunderbolt got a reaction from Orangesapples in Interpreter for AOS interview   
    Woke up this morning, checked the case status and I see:
    New Card Is Being Produced
    On September 11, 2020, we ordered your new card for Receipt Number MXXXXXXXXXXXXX, and will mail it to the address you gave us.
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    Thunderbolt got a reaction from K.T in Interpreter for AOS interview   
    Woke up this morning, checked the case status and I see:
    New Card Is Being Produced
    On September 11, 2020, we ordered your new card for Receipt Number MXXXXXXXXXXXXX, and will mail it to the address you gave us.
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    Thunderbolt got a reaction from Orangesapples in Interpreter for AOS interview   
    Hi,
     
    Just got back home from the interview. It was pretty simple. We got to the office 15 minutes before the scheduled time. Waited in line to get to the building.
    When we got to the waiting room it was maybe 10-15 other couples. Social distancing.
    IO were coming in and calling the names. We were waiting about 15 minutes before my wife's name was called. We followed the IO to his office.
    He asked for documents verifying our identities etc. The questions were to both of us, but when he asked my wife about something that she didn't understand, I've asked him to rephrase it. He was happy to do it and other questions that my wife wouldn't understand he would explain some other way. He was super nice.
    We had our translator/interpreter on stand by waiting by her phone just in case, but we didn't have to use her.
    The questions were just about her job, our marriage and IO wanted to see original documents (passports, marriage certificate, etc.).
    We were done in under 30 minutes. Received print out that they will review the documents and make a decision in the next couple of weeks.
     
    Again, I can't stress it enough, the whole process today was very pleasant. We were expecting 'bored' government workers, but we've got very nice and pleasant employee.
     
    Also, I've looked at all these people coming in, and they had maybe one folder of documents. We had a tote bag with 7.4lbs of documents I was covering all the possible bases. We don't need more delays and RFE.
    So far, following the VJ guidelines and help from other members, we haven't had even 1 RFE from the first time we've applied for K-1 visa
     
    Thank you all for the guidance!
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    Thunderbolt got a reaction from JasonGG in Interpreter for AOS interview   
    I remember your story, that's why I'm little nervous. My wife had her interview, got the job and was working there with customers. I think her English is good enough, but I don't want to take any chances.
     
    On the interview letter it says to arrange interpreter available over the phone.
     
    That's all I would need, just to rephrase the questions if she would be confused by them.
     
    Thanks all for your suggestions.
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    Thunderbolt reacted to JasonGG in Interpreter for AOS interview   
    During my wife's and daughter's interviews in 2018, I was able to rephrase questions in English to help my wife understand.  My wife interpreted for her daughter who was 8 years old at the time.  Prepare yourself by reviewing the list of "yes / no" questions on the application.  At my wife's interview, he rephrased some questions so the answer would be opposite of what was on the form.  Be prepared to talk about your married life and you will be fine.
     
    Good Luck - Jason
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    Thunderbolt reacted to NancyNguyen in Interpreter for AOS interview   
    This is incorrect, they won’t even let you talk when they ask your spouse, they sometime separate the couple.
     
    OP: any friend can be your interpreter, no close relative though. If the interpreter is not with you at the interview, they will reschedule it. At this pandemic, I don’t know if they would allow more people inside the room.
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    Thunderbolt reacted to Loren Y in Interpreter for AOS interview   
    Correct, they couldn't get their phone translator on the phone, an even though I'm sure my wife could have made it thru the interview, the IO didn't want to risk it. IO just didn't want to do anymore work that day I think honestly. When we went back for the rescheduled interview, with a live interpreter on hand, we had the interview with the supervisor that day, and even he agreed the interpreter probably wasn't needed, and he hinted at the fact he was doing all these interviews because the first IO was no longer employed by USCIS anymore. He didn't come out and directly say it, but I think the first IO ended up being fired from her job. I don't doubt it the way her attitude was from the start. Had absolutely no issues with the second interview, and had green card in hand a week later.
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