Cover letter for I-751

[calOC 0]

Should the cover letter be from the USC or the immigrant spouse? The samples I have seen, one here on this site and one other, are both from USC. The petition form, of course, is primarily filled by immigrant spouse with the USC co-signing it.

Thanks.

[1HappyGuy 45]

Generally the USC is more familiar with the workings of the US government and their English writing is usually better, so it makes sense to have the USC prepare it. I did it for my wife and will be doing it for my stepson in December. The main thing of the cover letter is to disclose what your intent is, what documentation you are providing and to insure that the document order makes sense to the reader.

Really it doesn't matter except that the application is for the non-citizen. Prepare the application from that perspective and use the cover letter to explain everything. Be clear, concise and rational.

[Cassie 8]

I wrote it and signed it, because it was for my card.

[Mrs_S 0]

I don't know if it matters. Both of us signed the cover letters we sent in for the AOS and I-751 applications.

[antda 13]

Hi calOC,

For my situation, both my husband (the USC) and I (the immigrant spouse) wrote and signed the cover letter, the application form, and the extra explaination notes together, because it was joint petition filed together we figured it was best to have both of our signatures on all of the paperwork.

However, I was the one that signed (even though I didn't really want to, but figured it was easier to do as it was mainly my application) the cheque/check from our joint bank account since only one person can sign it. But if they allowed it, we probably would have both signed it (though it stated both of our names in the corner, so I guess that's kind of like both of us signing it)

Lol..to make the paperwork filing less boring and less stressful on one spouse, think of it as a fun "bonding" activity you and your spouse can both do together instead....

Good luck with your immigration situation.

Ant (Still waiting at the VSC...)

Should the cover letter be from the USC or the immigrant spouse? The samples I have seen, one here on this site and one other, are both from USC. The petition form, of course, is primarily filled by immigrant spouse with the USC co-signing it.

Thanks.

Edited September 11, 2008 by AntandD