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We get this time ... AND yet again for citizenship ... so hold fast. Like the drive idea but did mine making a Google docs file so can keep adding to a printable doc with descriptions, dates, etc. Making backups of the docs file too ... as one time it did get corrupted (somehow)

Seeing that these forums are less attended than AOS and K1, I thought to start this one a bit earlier than normal. Hopefully you all have been working on your proof of marriage documentation. I-751 Document Checklist (taken from other groups): - Front/back copy of permanent resident card. - Copy of the driver’s license and/or identity card for each party of the qualifying marriage. - Legible copy of your marriage certificate establishing a marriage to the U.S. citizen spouse. (The certificate must indicate that after the marriage ceremony, it was registered or recorded by the county, state, or province.) - Documents that prove your bona fide marriage and co-habitation covering the period of time from the date of marriage to the present (such as: o Copies of bank statements showing joint savings accounts and/or checking accounts - one for each quarter (four per year) since the date of marriage.) - Two declarations by close friends or family members with knowledge of your bona fide marriage. - Copy of joint water bill, cable bill, energy bill, phone bill, or other statements issued in both your names indicating your residential address. - Copy of joint car insurance. - Copy of joint home insurance. - Copy of joint mortgage or lease. - Birth certificates of children of the marriage. - Insurance policies (showing spouse as beneficiary). - Charge accounts in both names (copies of billing statements). - Letter from the employers, showing who is to be contacted in case of an emergency; how many dependents are claimed for taxes; etc. - Copy of joint Federal income tax return. - If your spouse’s name has changed, any identification showing the married name such as driver's license, etc. - Letters and cards written between the parties, or other correspondence to the couple. - If applicable, submit copies of military Basic Allowance for Quarters (BAQ) form for housing and/or DD Form 1172 for dependent military cards. - Copies of wedding and travel photographs, travel documents and/or other evidence that you feel should be considered. (The photos should be annotated to show the date and place where taken and identifying any other individuals in the photos) Looking forward to seeing @grumpypiggy again in this forum. Getting it started a bit early to be sure the ROC group exists

After holding the GC for 2 years (actually 21 months), we get the pleasure of filing forms again with USCIS, this time to remove conditions of residence (form i-751). Along with that is yet another "proof" document that the relationship is real and ongoing.

Mine arrived 09/07/23. Married 09/10/23 filed AOS October 2023 (and created VJ group). We were lucky that GC came early in Dec 2023. STRONGLY recommend starting on your I-751 proof of relationship document (https://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/810436-october-2023-aos-filers/page/32/#comments) or happy to talk 1 on 1 with you. Ours is already up to 50 pages. Getting started, the first 10 were really hard even after just a few months to (even find the photos we already had to) organize it.

Don't forget to build your proof of marriage doc and be careful that you don't file before 90 days before expiration (that is NOT 3 months in most cases)

Well, seems all active members have gotten through the AOS process ... I do hope that Visa Journey maintains this to help others through this process. See you all at the I751 and N400 steps.

Remember, get that document started ASAP ... you'll be amazed just how hard it is already to dig up photos in just this short time

I made a post a while back about I-751 removal of conditions. Even started a word doc and let me tell you that it was already hard to find correct photos for our story. Our doc is already up to ~35 pages and I check in on it every 2 weeks or so to see what I need to add (or remember to take photos to add). Orginized with a table of contents in front and then page after page of proof points. Here is our current table of contents for reference. Will is started and in process ... Not sure if I will kep gift receipts But the general list came from that link I submitted to this group chat. Evidence of CoHabitation (showing both names) Association document to property showing both names…………………………….………24 Mortgage or loan document showing both names…………………………………..………..21 Lease agreement showing both names……………………………..…………………….10, 24 Voided or Canceled checks………………………………………………………….….……9, 17 Property and Car insurance………….………………………….………………………….10, 22 Evidence of CoHabitation (showing same address) Driver’s Licenses, IDs, Gov’n Docs……..…………………..…5, 18, 20, 24-25, Attachments Bank Statements ………………………………………………..…………………..…………..17 Utility bills ………………………………………………………………………..…………...11, 34 Health and other insurance policies……………………………….….……….…..………12, 22 Correspondence from friends, family………………………….….……………..…………26-28 Affidavits from friends, family, neighbors, landlords………….….…..……..…………Attached Evidence of Commingling of Finances (Joint Finances) Bank statements………………………………………………………….…….…….…….……17 Canceled checks and Credit………..…………………..…….………….……..………9, 17, 19 Loan statements…………………………………………………….…….…………..…………21 Health, life, property, auto insurance statement……………………….…...….…………12, 22 Utility bills………………………………………………………………….……..……...……11, 34 Tax Returns Married filing Jointly…………………....……2023 & 2024 Transcripts Attached Ownership of property…………………………….…..…………………………………………21 Family matters including wills, etc.………….….…..……………………….…………………?? Evidence of intimacy Photos of couple’s wedding, honeymoon………..…………….………………………2-5, 30,x Photos of vacation………………………………….………………………..………13-14, 29-31 Photos of family dinners/activities……………………………….…………8, 13-14, 25, 29, 31 Photos of holidays…………………………………..…………..……………………8, 13, 14, 31 Travel Itineraries and hotel bookings…………………..………………………………13, 27-32 Photos of vacations or trips ………………………………….………………5, 8, 13, 14, 29-32 Photos of international family visit trips…………………..………………….…………3, 29, 30 Tickets to events both attended……………………………….……….…….5, 9, 15, 23-25, 31 Gift Receipts……………..…………………………………………….…………… Evidence of in-law communication……………………..…..…………………3, 7, 8, 25, 27-28 Joint Accounts…………………….….………………………9-12, 15-17, 19, 21-22, 24, 33-34 Social Media Records………………………….7, 27-28 (and many of the photos within doc) Attachments IRS Tax Filings 2023 & 2024, Brazil Recognition of wedding (Apostilled) Affidavits (Person 1 & Person 2), Religious Certificate of Wedding (in Brazil)

So sad they are putting you through all of this

If you have a myuscis login and case registered, you should be able to see the notice they will be mailing you under documents tab. Check there .... if not, then hope your notice shows in the mail soon.

"Unsolicited" evidence is good .... (and supported through the site) "Non-applicable" evidence might hurt as much as help ..... Find something that is aligned with the original application and I would consider that ...

About time @Gary Rich .... hang in there @Saeid, it will happen (eventually)

Agree with Osman .... I can't say for sure but have a feeling that uploading a "fixed" 485 helped move our application along. Keeping hopes for a speedy completion for you @SaraClaire11

Yes ... IRS and while technically "unrelated" to immigration ... we have had to re-prove her identity over and over for each state and government agency .... Had to grant permission for CA DMV to "check her documents" with DHS/USCIS. State CA RFE was identity documents and re-verification of mailed in documents. New IRS document arriving today. My caution / tale might be to encourage getting a tax pro (with audit package) to do the work .... especially for late in year AOS people like this group.

While we consider ourselves very lucky with the December GC arrival ... so have an update for this group. Be very careful with first years taxes when claiming Married. Just today, we received our second taxes RFE ... first from IRS and second from State