bubbley

I sent in 3 years worth of tax returns even though we only had one years worth of taxes together before we so split, (they asked for 3), certified copy of my divorce decree, insurance documents, affidavits from friends, photos, loan documents, documents that mentioned the two of us together like emails and legal documents, joint credit card and bank statements.

We didn't have a lease or house under both of our names or utilities so I couldn't send those in but those would be really helpful if you have them.

Hi all, who got your approvals, it would be great if you can just mention the list of document you sent with your I-751. This thread is designed to help those that are planning to file I-751 to take advantage of.

I think it's become customary for people who file the i-751 with a waiver to end up having an interview, it looks like you have a good bit of evidence. For me it took around a year and a half from start to finish including the interview and card production, since you guys were married for just around two years I would be prepared for the possibility of an interview. I think you should also be prepared for them to ask for specific details about the marriage and why you guys split up, they could be very general questions or very specific depending on the IO you get. Good Luck!

I agree it's better to get a divorce then file a waiver rather than assuming that it will work out okay.

Neither did mine my status wasn't "touched" until after I was approved and the greencard was in production

Sorry it's taken awhile to respond because of the holiday and everything. I didn't contact USCIS about my appointment date, honestly I was kind of dreading it, I did however have to get a I551 stamp in my passport because my 1 year extension was expiring before I even got the transfer notice. The gentleman that was helping me at the time did tell me that because of how backed up they were at the time (I went to get the stamp in June) that it would be September at the EARLIEST that I would get an interview date. So I really wasn't expecting to get anything before then, my interview date was Nov 7, I got the transfer notice at the end of July. So I wouldn't worry about it too much (I know this is hard to do!) but the local office is probably very backed up right now with other cases and they'll get you an interview date when they have a spot open.

It took about 4 months for my interview to be scheduled so it really depends on how busy they are.

I would say be honest, and put down all the addresses within the last couple of years, especially if theres a different address on your tax returns. I don't think that it will impact you negatively, and if it comes up you can explain to them why you didn't change your address.

I filed with a waiver as well (approved on the 7th! yay!), when you get affidavits from friends or relatives it's important that they can mention specific things about your relationship, and if they can give details about why the relationship fell apart, how you were together as a couple, if you did things together. If they saw you as a couple, living as a couple, etc. It would be even better if you can get an affidavit from your ex (if you're on good terms). But affidavits from friends and family are a really good thing to have as well.

I filed mine in June of 2011 and finally had my interview on Wed Nov 7, but I also had some biometrics issues and an RFE, so it depends on how back logged they are and if they think you have sufficient evidence. Good Luck!

How long were you married before had your interview? If you were married for less than 2 years then you probably got a Conditional Green Card which lasts 2 years, at which point you need to file to remove conditions. You need to do this within the 3 months before your green card expires, otherwise you will be out of status, when you file you should get a NOA (notice of action) in the mail extending your status for another year while your case is being processed. When you file you'll have to submit evidence that you entered the marriage in good faith and that you have built a life together, so pictures, bank statements, tax returns, credit card statements, affidavits from friends and families, etc. Whether they'll call you in for another interview is up to them, it depends on whether they think you have a legitimate marriage and whether you have the evidence to support that. As far as processing times, it depends on where you file and how backed up they are, it could be anywhere from 6 months to a year and a half or more. Good Luck!

I think you should give them everything they ask for, when I first applied I had submitted all the evidence that I could and then got an RFE about 9 months later for the same things that I had submitted. So I submitted everything again, and some other things that I hadn't been able to get before, I don't think that you can ever have too much evidence, and lets be honest here, sometimes they can misplace documents too, just make sure you copy everything before you send it off in case you get called for an interview and they need to see it again. Good Luck!

I agree it really does depend on your case and where you are filing. I filed my I-751 in june of 2011 and just had my interview today (nov 7 2012), this was after an RFE and a few failed biometrics because they couldn't read my finger prints or something. In any case, I had my interview today and was approved , depending on how much evidence you submit it could be anywhere from 6 months to a year and a half or more. Good Luck!

Thanks so much for sharing your experience, bubbley. We'll have our interview in Denver, too, but we don't have the date yet. How long in advance did you get the appointment letter?

Thanks again!

You're welcome =) We got our appointment letter a little over a month in advance. Good luck on your interview =)

Congratulations!! Colorado is by my favorite state. I hope you are enjoying it, assuming you are here and not in a neighboring state. I am writing from Breckenridge, enjoying the mountains for a few days. Beautiful!

Thai Mom

Thank you, we actually do live in Denver =), I hope you're enjoying Breckenridge it is a beautiful town.

thank you =)

So I had my interview today at the Denver office, I also noticed that there aren't very many reviews for this office or very many experiences so I hope this helps =).

My husband and I arrived at 9:45am for our 10:10am interview. Went through security okay, very friendly security guards on the first floor was told to take the elevator to the 2nd floor. Went to the desk and handed the security officer our appointment letter and he told us that he had to take the letter and to have a seat and listen for my name. The room was fairly full but very open with plenty of seating. We weren't called in until 11:00am or so. Our IO was very friendly and welcoming and took us back to her office. We were sworn in, asked about how we first met, and where my last entry was (was very nervous because I had overstayed twice at this point). She asked about my step son and if we had custody of him. She verified all the information on all the forms and asked to see our pictures and other supporting documents. (bank statements, joint loans, etc). She photocopied everything and handed back my EAD card and Social Security Card, and then told us we were approved and explained to us the removal of conditions (because we've been married for less than 2 years), and escorted us back to the waiting room. YAY. free of them for 2 years lol.

wow talk about a double whammy, got the EAD card production email on Monday and got an interview letter in the mail today, lol

Mine was done on a Saturday, and there was hardly a wait. They take. your fingerprints and picture

there's a delay in card production, here's the link explaining it... http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/men...00045f3d6a1RCRD

I-693 request for medical exam and vaccination records & I-864 affidavit of support

Not to confuse you if you didn't send anything yet, but I send a check for $1010 and it was fine.

I only have one suggestion, which I do myself.

Make copies of everything you send out, whether printing it, or scanning it, or make a copy of it.

I literally make copies of everything I have send to USCIS.

Just a suggestion

Good luck:)

That's the way we did it at first to, unfortunately it got rejected twice for "wrong amount" and after the 2nd rejection notice they finally explained that we needed to write separate checks, very irritating. But I absolutely agree that making copies of everything is a good idea =)

You do not need to file the I-130.

It's up to you whether to make the correction on the old form a create a new one.

Thank you for your reply,

I just saw on the I-485 instructions that it was required, but I guess it doesn't apply to people entering with a K1 visa.

It think I am going to make a new form but also join the old one with mistake for the resubmission.

In my case, the total amount of the check should be $1010... can anyone assure me of that?

I actually ran into the same problem. They require you to write a check for $930 and a separate one for $80.

I think that there are plenty of people in bonafide marriages who worry that their application won't be approved. Bully to those of you who never "worried", but some people are naturally more worry-wartish than others. There are also people who may not have a lot of evidence to send etc etc etc.......

For the initial AOS, the evidence "required" is no more than a marriage certificate, really. Further evidence would be more imporatn for removing conditions. Lets face it, a fiancee can arrive today, get married tomorrow and file for AOS the next day. So how much evidence can they expect to see from someone married 24 hours? We were asked for exactly ZERO "evidence" other than what we filed with the AOS, marriage certificate and I-864 basically.

Yes, I know some people are required to provide more than this and it is because there is some red flags in their filing or circumstances, simple as that. There really is not any "required" evidence for the conditional AOS. I worried more about getting the K-1 visa, needlessly as it turned out. I was all out of worry by the time of the AOS

I didn't worry because we have a legitimate marriage. I was THERE when we got married.

First of all, I'm new to this site and have to say I am loving it and it has been very helpful =).

My husband and I recently filed our I-130, I-485 and I-765 and sure I'm a little worried to because you never know. The only RFE we got was for the medical exam, and I-864, I'm sure the medical exam was required because we didn't go the K-1 route.