Hans-Peter

2 minutes ago, WanderingSouls said:

Please accept my appointment if I Instilled fear in you with my joke. My intent was to lighten the moment and remind u that it will be resolved in the end.

 

Its okay. I get a lil stressed out with this things since I am filling by myself (divorced). Do not mean to be that defensive.

Since you seem to know more than I do, what does Vermont service Center mean? Long wait times?

1 minute ago, WanderingSouls said:

 

Not sure what you mean and also not sure how your comment is helpful at all. Only instills fear. Thanks

Filed 10/13

Received date 10/14

Notice date 10/26

-They made a typo on the letter and gave me a middle name I do not have, so I have to correct that I assume. 

Notice starts with EAC (not sure what that means)

Vermont Service Center

Hey y'all,

I submitted my I-751 to AZ office 2 weeks ago. According to FedEx tracking, it was received on the 13th of October.

When should I hear from them? Should I call to ask? Can I call using my A number since I do not have any other numbers yet?

When should I submit everything again in case it was lost? My GC expires in December.

Thanks !

On 9/29/2020 at 3:50 PM, Chelleyandaaron said:

Hello everyone!

 

I am currently preparing my packet for removal of conditions to mail next week and thought I would take this opportunity to start our forum topic.

 

As a reminder - here is the link to the USCIS page as we all make our way through yet another pile of paperwork!

 

https://www.uscis.gov/i-751

 

Good luck - and don't forget the fees increase next week too!

 

Here is a link to some of the changes on the new documentation and fees effective from October 2nd:

 

https://www.aila.org/File/Related/20073100da.pdf

 

Also: the current i-751 form has an expiry date of December 2019 on it.  Whilst this is the correct form to use at the time of this post - it COULD change before you submit your packet so ALWAYS check the USCIS site before mailing your packet to make sure you are sending the correct form.

 

Good luck!

I filed my I-751 today. I used the divorce waiver since we got divorce due to abusive relationship.

I will say that I payed the fees that are posted on the website ($595 + Fingerprint), I hope it is okay.

I also attached: the form itself, a cover letter (9 page long), joint health insurance, our lease contract together, joint car insurance, joint bank account, a statement from a psychologist I saw, one affidavit of support, some receipts and 15 photos of us with family.

I hope I did not mess up the fees since I did not know they were going to increase.

And I hope I get a response soon, My GC expires on December 2020.

HP

1 minute ago, Ku Mưa said:

Yes. One more thing if you can take divorce decree soon, you can wait and file it after getting  divorce decree. That's what i did

What do you mean with that?

Is the summary of dissolution (I got it from the Court in CA) the same as a decree?

Just now, Ku Mưa said:

Don't stress too much. i filed with divorce with short marriage but i got approved early this month without RFE and interview, so you will be okay

Really? I'm a bit stressed since I always overthink everything and feel guilty for everything. It is good to hear that it is possible and I appreciate your words. It is good to know that they might not require interview either.

3 minutes ago, Ku Mưa said:

You can apply now. Don't need to wait.

Thanks a million for all your help and support. Very much appreciated.

On 7/10/2020 at 2:31 PM, Quarknase said:

Agree with @Georgia16 that filing with a divorce waiver might be easier, since you "only" have to proof bonafide marriage. If you file with divorce and abuse waiver, you will have to provide proof for severe mental and/or physical abuse as well (such as psychological evaluation, police report, etc). It sounds like you have parts of if, but the question is if you need to go down that path.

The only benefit that (I believe) an approved abuse waiver brings with it that you will be eligible for Citizenship after 3 years (as opposed to 5). I am not 100% sure about this, but remember that I've read it somewhere while researching VAWA back in 2016.

 

As stated above, commingling finances, proof of shared residence, health insurance together, shared bank accounts, taxes filed jointly are all good proofs for bonafide marriage. Don't be terrified, many have ROC'ed with divorce waiver before. Be grateful that you survived the abuse!

So I just received my 'Summary of Dissolution' (AKA friendly divorce in CA). Should I apply now or wait for my 3 months prior to December?

I understand what you mean, I think I will apply with divorce waiver only.

Thanks for your help!

On 7/10/2020 at 1:31 PM, Hans-Peter said:

Hey y'all.

 

I got my green card after marrying a US-C back in December 2018.

 

We had been together for 2 years, got married in April 2018, we married in Bona Fides. The GC interview in December 2018 went very well and was super easy. Things turned a bit rough since my husband became very violent and abusive (verbally and physically). We separated in July 2019 and filed for divorce in December 2019 (summary of dissolution - AKA amicable divorce - in the state of California).  Prior to December 2020 I have to file for ROC alone. I am still waiting for the final divorce decree. 

 

I saw a counselor for over 7 months after the abuse episodes started and this specialists told me she would write a statement of her diagnosis and assessment of the case. 

I have some other pictures taken (on top of the ones we presented for our initial interview) and a lot of text/calls. One of them basically states that he hit me. On top of that I have shared car insurance, shared health insurance, and lease. We now live apart of course. 

I was planning on writing a statement for the USCIS officer to tell my story. I'll attach the counselor's document. 

I saw an attorney a few months ago and she felt that the case was straight-forward and easy to approve, yet she disclaimed 'nothing is written on stone'.

 

What do you guys recommend I should do in order to prepare well?

Will an interview be required?

Any changes you have noticed with this new covid-era?

Any additional advice?

Not gonna lie, I'm terrified. 

 

Thank you,

 

Hans-Peter

 

 

 

 

Hey y'all,

I just received the court notice of Dissolution of marriage (which is the simplest form of divorce, to my understanding). Now shall I wait before applying for ROC? or just do it now.

Have you guys had any experience with Dissolution of marriage in the past? 

Thank you!

On 7/11/2020 at 4:52 PM, Quarknase said:

For form I-751, in any instance if you don’t file jointly with your spouse, you file with a waiver. This is the official site, please make yourself familiar with the instructions (link to PDF on the site) https://www.uscis.gov/i-751

 

On page 3 of the I-751 form, you would then check the waiver option that applies to you (divorce, but entered in good faith is likely to be the easiest in your case). As others stated, you’ll file either when your 90 day window opens, or anytime before that when you receive the divorce decree. 
 

It’s not either or (waiver or final divorce), you will need the divorce decree to be approved with the waiver.

Hope this helps.

Oh I see, thank you very much!

3 hours ago, Georgia16 said:

That is completely up to you to decide what route you want to go. I personally would have just gone with the divorce waiver as there is much less to prove.

Also you can file for ROC as soon as you have your divorce decree you do not have to wait for the 90 days to kick in.

Would you file with divorce waiver now? instead of waiting until the divorce is final in a few months (I hope)?

What is the main benefit of the waiver?

Thank you!

22 hours ago, Quarknase said:

Agree with @Georgia16 that filing with a divorce waiver might be easier, since you "only" have to proof bonafide marriage. If you file with divorce and abuse waiver, you will have to provide proof for severe mental and/or physical abuse as well (such as psychological evaluation, police report, etc). It sounds like you have parts of if, but the question is if you need to go down that path.

The only benefit that (I believe) an approved abuse waiver brings with it that you will be eligible for Citizenship after 3 years (as opposed to 5). I am not 100% sure about this, but remember that I've read it somewhere while researching VAWA back in 2016.

 

As stated above, commingling finances, proof of shared residence, health insurance together, shared bank accounts, taxes filed jointly are all good proofs for bonafide marriage. Don't be terrified, many have ROC'ed with divorce waiver before. Be grateful that you survived the abuse!

I have one dumb question, what do you mean with the divorce waiver, I might have the finalized divorce by September. If I do, do I still use the divorce waiver?

Thank you!

16 hours ago, Georgia16 said:

Sometimes interview are required and sometimes not. 

So are you filing with divorce waiver or also abuse? 

It's sometimes easier to just file with a divorce waiver.

 

You should also have taxes together. Do you have any bills showing you lived at the same address? Driver license showing same address? 

I do. I have several bills with his/our address, my driver's license too. We shared health and car insurance.

I am not sure yet. I will wait for the final decree to be sent to me - it should be done soon, they told us 6 months back in January but then Covid hit. I was planning on sending the divorce decree if final, if not I might have to file with the waiver.

I was not sure if I was goint to file for abuse too, what do you recommend? I will have a specialist that will testify for abuse. but otherwise its my word.

Thank you!!

Hey y'all.

I got my green card after marrying a US-C back in December 2018.

We had been together for 2 years, got married in April 2018, we married in Bona Fides. The GC interview in December 2018 went very well and was super easy. Things turned a bit rough since my husband became very violent and abusive (verbally and physically). We separated in July 2019 and filed for divorce in December 2019 (summary of dissolution - AKA amicable divorce - in the state of California).  Prior to December 2020 I have to file for ROC alone. I am still waiting for the final divorce decree. 

I saw a counselor for over 7 months after the abuse episodes started and this specialists told me she would write a statement of her diagnosis and assessment of the case. 

I have some other pictures taken (on top of the ones we presented for our initial interview) and a lot of text/calls. One of them basically states that he hit me. On top of that I have shared car insurance, shared health insurance, and lease. We now live apart of course. 

I was planning on writing a statement for the USCIS officer to tell my story. I'll attach the counselor's document. 

I saw an attorney a few months ago and she felt that the case was straight-forward and easy to approve, yet she disclaimed 'nothing is written on stone'.

What do you guys recommend I should do in order to prepare well?

Will an interview be required?

Any changes you have noticed with this new covid-era?

Any additional advice?

Not gonna lie, I'm terrified. 

Thank you,

Hans-Peter