What should I file

[hockeybrain 0]

Wife is green card holder close to 3 years. She has been in the country over 6 years after a fiance visa. Now filing for citizenship. Filled out the application, took 2 passport photos and prepared to mail the application to the place for our State and $675. Now the hard part. What documents should we send copies of to the BCINS without an attorney.

Documents legally changing name - a. marriage certificate and b. social security card

So, applying on basis of marriage to a US citizen

1. husband born in USA American citizen sending the inside of the front cover and signature page of current US passport.

2. copy of current marriage certificate

3. Spouse never married before marriage to me, so nothing here. Checked application no prior marriages for him.

4. Documents referring to you and your spouse:

three years joint tax returns - planning on sending. Is this right?

joint bank account statement

joint property deed

official birth certificate documents of two children we had together

5. Proof that my first marriage in Russia ended in divorce way back when.

So, is the above all I need?? How should I prepare the packet to the BCINN? Should I send a cover letter outlining all the documents I/we are sending?

Thanks for all the help..................

[dannyh86 3]

Looks like you got everything, I don't think you need to send in the SS card, you can I guess but really think there is no need of it. In my opinion, the n-400, photos, tax returns, marriage certificate, birth certificates of kids, divorce papers, bank statements, and the check for $675? or $680? is enough. You can include a cover letter to make it easier for the IO but you don't have to. The use some kind of paper clip and mail it off. good luck

Edited December 11, 2010 by dannyh86

[JA Tam 7]

You sound like you're set, but make sure your fee payment is $680; the fees increased on Nov. 23rd.

[Brother Hesekiel 2,236]

Documents legally changing name - a. marriage certificate and b. social security card

So, applying on basis of marriage to a US citizen

1. husband born in USA American citizen sending the inside of the front cover and signature page of current US passport.

2. copy of current marriage certificate

3. Spouse never married before marriage to me, so nothing here. Checked application no prior marriages for him.

4. Documents referring to you and your spouse:

three years joint tax returns

joint bank account statement

joint property deed

official birth certificate documents of two children we had together

5. Proof that my first marriage in Russia ended in divorce way back when.

So, is the above all I need?? How should I prepare the packet to the BCINN? Should I send a cover letter outlining all the documents I/we are sending?

Thanks for all the help..................

Yes,

cover letter telling the I.O. who you are and what's in the package. Birth certificate is "better" than US Passport; official tax transcripts are "better" (and easier) than copies of tax returns.

Note: costs for biometrics went up on November 23. Now the check has to be made out for $680.

Edited December 11, 2010 by Just Bob

[w8inglongtime 29]

Wife is green card holder close to 3 years. She has been in the country over 6 years after a fiance visa. Now filing for citizenship. Filled out the application, took 2 passport photos and prepared to mail the application to the place for our State and $675. Now the hard part. What documents should we send copies of to the BCINS without an attorney.

Documents legally changing name - a. marriage certificate and b. social security card

So, applying on basis of marriage to a US citizen

1. husband born in USA American citizen sending the inside of the front cover and signature page of current US passport.

2. copy of current marriage certificate

3. Spouse never married before marriage to me, so nothing here. Checked application no prior marriages for him.

4. Documents referring to you and your spouse:

three years joint tax returns - planning on sending. Is this right?

joint bank account statement

joint property deed

official birth certificate documents of two children we had together

5. Proof that my first marriage in Russia ended in divorce way back when.

So, is the above all I need?? How should I prepare the packet to the BCINN? Should I send a cover letter outlining all the documents I/we are sending?

Thanks for all the help..................

You look good to go except you are $5 short on the fees. The biometric fees went up to $85 so the total is now $680.

[dolphin1 5]

What about a copy of both side of the green card?

[CVB 18]

What about a copy of both side of the green card?

Very important indeed... I also would make a copy of your drivers license or state-ID, since they will ask for it.

When there is nothing "special" going on... no need for an attorney at all. Waste of money.

[hockeybrain 0]

Very important indeed... I also would make a copy of your drivers license or state-ID, since they will ask for it.

When there is nothing "special" going on... no need for an attorney at all. Waste of money.

Yes, both sides of green card - sorry for not originally mentioning that. Will put in copy of drivers license. Should mail out by next Monday.