Filing For Removal Of Conditions After Spouse's Death

[TracyTN 237]

I concur with RJ's advice - and I am truly sorry for your loss.

[Big Papa Zone 93]

Damian -

I think the concern some may have for your case would be proving your marriage was bonafide via the normal means, which is sending proof of co-mingling of assets (the Service's standard method of deciding a couple is legit because fraudsters don't mix their money together).

Your marriage was short and that is going to be abundantly clear. You really didn't have a lot of time to 'mingle' assets and if I were in your shoes I would probably cover my petition with a letter stating such.

What probably wouldn't hurt your case at all would be statements in affidavits from your friends attesting to the length of the relationship prior to the marriage. That info may be in your case file to date, but I'd reiterate it in the ROC filing. I'd duplicate any other evidence I might also have on hand showing how long you knew each other prior to the marriage.

Thinking about you a lot.

Yes, this is the way I see it too, although it's not as bad as I first thought in terms of "joint items." Our landlord will attest to the fact that we both resided at the same address in a written statement, and I also have a vehicle insurance policy addressed to her, but with me as a named driver - better than nowt at any rate.

And as you quite rightly say, they already have all the evidence from the K1 petition (i.e. the fact that we lived together for two years whlist I was over on a F1, etc) showing that the relationship was already well established long before the marriage occured (eight years established, to be precise). It's not going to be an issue; it's just a hassle I can well do without right about now.

I concur with RJ's advice - and I am truly sorry for your loss.

Thank you

[Bob and Patricia 0]

Kathryn

My wife died intestate. The only life insurance policy she held was at her workplace. Her eldest daughter is the named beneficiary (she made that arrangement shortly after the child's birth in 1991, and never got around to altering it). I am the beneficiary of a small 401K fund, due to there being no other named beneficiary.

With regard to the affadavits, I'd sooner get them from the friends Amber and I met and socialised with as a couple, along with one from her brother. I think that will be more than sufficient; I don't want to put the kids through any more hassle.

Yes, I guess I can do that, but surely it becomes wholly irrelevant as evidence now that Amber has passed? Or am I missing something?

Like a few others here, We only just found out. Our condolences go out to you Damian and, to your wife's children.

I'm not sure about the others on the forum, but this thread is a wake up call to me to make sure I've got my insurance and 401.k beneficiary forms taken care of. Our bank accounts are joint, but the house which I purchased before I even knew Pat remains in my name. The only way to change that is to re-finance .

Nich, you've always been a treasure for this group and from what I've been reading here, you continue to be so. God bless you.

Bob and Pat

[John and Camie 39]

Oh my word … I just saw this. Damian, you are in my thoughts. You've always been such a joy to read on here – I hope that you are surrounded by those who can bring you the comfort now. This is way late, but I'm so, so sorry for your loss.

Camie

[Barry and Jackie 0]

Damian, I am so sorry to hear that your wife passed back in December. I have not been on visajourney for a very long time so was was shocked to hear this. I was going through all the visa processes at about the same time you were, you provided me with lots of helpful information in your posts. I hope you are still carrying on at school and want you to know that you are in me and my wifes prayers. God Bless.