Filling I-751 but spouse and I live in different state

[kchip 0]

Hi all,

Just wondering if anyone has this situation before. I got my conditional gc about a year back and would be due to file the I-751 end of the year (2008). My concerned now is that I started a job 3 months ago in another state after 1 long year of unemployment. I got the impression from reading the forum that you have to live together to show the marriage is real. Our marriage is real and the reason why I accepted a job is to build financial security to achieve building a family in the long run... ie. house, kids... retirement. We see each other once a month, I'll drive home during long weekends or he will come visit. We will be filing tax jointly but apartment leases, utitlities bills and all is in our own name.. his apartment and mine.. we do talk on the phone everyday and I think phone statements will be one of our proofs too... still... not living together and not having mountains of proofs concerns me a ltitle too much.

I would appreicate if anyone that went through this kind of situation gives me some feedback. Right now I am clueless..

[diadromous mermaid 36]

Hi all,

Just wondering if anyone has this situation before. I got my conditional gc about a year back and would be due to file the I-751 end of the year (2008). My concerned now is that I started a job 3 months ago in another state after 1 long year of unemployment. I got the impression from reading the forum that you have to live together to show the marriage is real. Our marriage is real and the reason why I accepted a job is to build financial security to achieve building a family in the long run... ie. house, kids... retirement. We see each other once a month, I'll drive home during long weekends or he will come visit. We will be filing tax jointly but apartment leases, utitlities bills and all is in our own name.. his apartment and mine.. we do talk on the phone everyday and I think phone statements will be one of our proofs too... still... not living together and not having mountains of proofs concerns me a ltitle too much.

I would appreicate if anyone that went through this kind of situation gives me some feedback. Right now I am clueless..

it's not a requirement. There are many people that have to live separately for professional reasons. Just make sure you mount up enough of the other sorts of evidence.

[reeses16 8]

I think you should be fine. You stated very clearly why you do not live together, I think that could be included in a letter or discussed at your interview (if you have one). Even though your leases are not joint I'm sure you have (or could get) a joint credit card, savings account, health insurance. You could always add your spouses to your spouse's bills, its just a matter of calling the company and adding it.

Edited March 5, 2008 by reeses16

[YuAndDan 153]

Hi all,

Just wondering if anyone has this situation before. I got my conditional gc about a year back and would be due to file the I-751 end of the year (2008). My concerned now is that I started a job 3 months ago in another state after 1 long year of unemployment. I got the impression from reading the forum that you have to live together to show the marriage is real. Our marriage is real and the reason why I accepted a job is to build financial security to achieve building a family in the long run... ie. house, kids... retirement. We see each other once a month, I'll drive home during long weekends or he will come visit. We will be filing tax jointly but apartment leases, utitlities bills and all is in our own name.. his apartment and mine.. we do talk on the phone everyday and I think phone statements will be one of our proofs too... still... not living together and not having mountains of proofs concerns me a ltitle too much.

I would appreicate if anyone that went through this kind of situation gives me some feedback. Right now I am clueless..

it's not a requirement. There are many people that have to live separately for professional reasons. Just make sure you mount up enough of the other sorts of evidence.

Correct, this is not a major problem for removal of conditions, but later if you do decide to naturalize for US Citizenship, this can cause a problem.

You may want to read this thread. http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=113153

[kchip 0]

Oh guys, thank you all the quick replies. Definitely can breathe easier tonight. Anytime the immigration issues comes up its like a major headache.

[RizeShi 0]

Hi Kchip,

 

Can you share your experience?

 

I might be running into similar situation as my USC spouse will be going to a college in a different state.

 

What all documents you collected to file I-751 and later if you filed for US Citizenship (N-400) did you run into any issues?

 

Thank you.

 

 

[FelizContigo 4]

3 minutes ago, RizeShi said:

Hi Kchip,

 

Can you share your experience?

 

I might be running into similar situation as my USC spouse will be going to a college in a different state.

 

What all documents you collected to file I-751 and later if you filed for US Citizenship (N-400) did you run into any issues?

 

Thank you.

 

 

I was in college out of state while dating and later married to my ex-spouse while going through AOS. The officer asked for any proof that I attended school out of state such as transcripts and housing agreement that I was bound to, etc. Your spouse should gather those at minimum. 

[RizeShi 0]

Thank you, FelizContigo.

 

[Dav and Ma 0]

Hello friends.

I am separated from my husband and the only proof of the relationship we have is the bank's statements, and photos together.

I still do not divorce. I'm afraid to start a divorce myself. Would that be advisable or could it further harm my process?

Velo please

[TBoneTX 45,091]

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