I-751 January filers

[Madelyne 0]

I am hoping to send off our packet this week. Just assemblying everything and we should be good to go. I was wondering if everyone just does a cover sheet or is an outline explaining the various documents and pictures required as well? I didn't see anything about this in the assembly instructions. Not sure if pictures need to be dated, and a front page outline of all the evidence is required?

I did sent a cover sheet. I think it's proper to have it so they know what are the documents you sent (kinda like organized too). I also sent pictures printed in three copy papers and dated it as well. There's no harm on sending it if you have pictures of your husband and his family. Although it's not a primary evidence, it is also a a proof of you and your husband living together.

[Yurika & Jim 77]

Thanks for adding me on the list! Just a correction, I sent my documents on 12/29/2010.

Oops Sorry, I overlooked the word "yesterday"!

Correcting...

California Service Center (0 applicants)

VJName.............Date of I-751.....NOA1 Date......Biometrics......Approved....

YOUR NAME HERE.....--/--/11..........--/--/11.......--/--/11........--/--/11....

Vermont Service Center (1 applicants)

VJName.............Date of I-751.....NOA1 Date......Biometrics......Approved....

MADELYNE...........12/29/10..........--/--/11.......--/--/11........--/--/11....

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[SEKYSK 1]

Thanks everyone. I did come across the sample cover letter recently, and I see how they recommend outlining the various evidence that I will be submitting, so that is helpful. I feel the closer I get to sending the packet, the more questions we have! I filled out the i-751 few weeks ago, but now see that it states "expires 12/31/2010" but when I visit the USCIS website, I do not see an updated form. Am I missing something?

Also, on the example cover letter I came across on VisaJourney, it states, "(K-1 VISA) Name of Immigrant K-1 spouse, A#xxx-yyy-zzz". This line is a bit confusing to me. Obviously it is asking for the name of the immigrant applying but I don't understand if I am to write my husband's name (the immigrant), then "KI", then my name??? Sorry for what seems like a silly question.

Thanks!!

[JillA 2]

I just closed up my envelope, it's so big weighs about 5 LBS! I will go to the post office tomorrow to mail it off.... I was eligible to mail it Jan. 1st.

[JeroenAndMichelle 28]

Another January filer.. or will be lol.. planning to file either tomorrow or the day after

@JillA 5 lbs??? What are you sending lol? I doubt I'll even get to 1lbs... kinda reluctant to send them too much lol

[naviomelo 0]

Add me in, we mailed ours out today. Nice to see y'all around here again. Ready for another round of fun?

[ryandgracey 2]

Question: I have ITR's for 2007 and 2009. Hubby did not make a copy of our 2008 one (said he forgot). Is it ok not to have it? What I did was I went thru our bank statements and found the one that shows the tax refund we got for that year. Made a copy of that statement and highlighted it and put a side note. Of course, I will note that on the cover letter as well.

[SMOKE 1,426]

Question: I have ITR's for 2007 and 2009. Hubby did not make a copy of our 2008 one (said he forgot). Is it ok not to have it? What I did was I went thru our bank statements and found the one that shows the tax refund we got for that year. Made a copy of that statement and highlighted it and put a side note. Of course, I will note that on the cover letter as well.

i 'think' you'll be ok. if it would make you feel better, you can order a transcript from the IRS. it takes about 5-10 working days to arrive, if you order by phone. 1-800-908-9946

http://www.irs.gov/individuals/article/0,,id=110571,00.html

[Yurika & Jim 77]

Add me in, we mailed ours out today. Nice to see y'all around here again. Ready for another round of fun?

Adding naviomelo to VSC list

California Service Center (0 applicants)

VJName.............Date of I-751.....NOA1 Date......Biometrics......Approved....

YOUR NAME HERE.....--/--/11..........--/--/11.......--/--/11........--/--/11....

Vermont Service Center (2 applicants)

VJName.............Date of I-751.....NOA1 Date......Biometrics......Approved....

MADELYNE...........12/29/10..........--/--/11.......--/--/11........--/--/11....

NAVIOMELO..........01/04/11..........--/--/11.......--/--/11........--/--/11....

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[ryandgracey 2]

i 'think' you'll be ok. if it would make you feel better, you can order a transcript from the IRS. it takes about 5-10 working days to arrive, if you order by phone. 1-800-908-9946

http://www.irs.gov/individuals/article/0,,id=110571,00.html

thanks!

Next question:

My daughter was adopted in July 2009 and we now have her new US birth certificate along with the adoption papers. Still need to include her Philippine BC? Also, do we need to include her in the petition and, thus, in the biometrics payment? I have tried calling USCIS about this but nobody can give me an answer.

[JeroenAndMichelle 28]

thanks!

Next question:

My daughter was adopted in July 2009 and we now have her new US birth certificate along with the adoption papers. Still need to include her Philippine BC? Also, do we need to include her in the petition and, thus, in the biometrics payment? I have tried calling USCIS about this but nobody can give me an answer.

From what I understand, you only need to include children who are actually filing removal of conditions together with you. My wife and I had a baby in 2009 but we're not including her either as she is a US Citizen through birth. When you use her for proof for a bona vide relationship, I wouldn't worry about the PH BC either, the US BC should be enough for them

Edited January 4, 2011 by JeroenAndMichelle

[NickangeL2008 0]

Experienced user, please add us.. Nickangel2008 mailed 01/03/2011

Thanks!!

--Angel

[Yurika & Jim 77]

Experienced user, please add us.. Nickangel2008 mailed 01/03/2011

Thanks!!

--Angel

Adding NickangeL2008 to VSC list (You live in MA, right?)

California Service Center (0 applicants)

VJName.............Date of I-751.....NOA1 Date......Biometrics......Approved....

YOUR NAME HERE.....--/--/11..........--/--/11.......--/--/11........--/--/11....

Vermont Service Center (3 applicants)

VJName.............Date of I-751.....NOA1 Date......Biometrics......Approved....

MADELYNE...........12/29/10..........--/--/11.......--/--/11........--/--/11....

NICKANGEL2008......01/03/11..........--/--/11.......--/--/11........--/--/11....

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[JillA 2]

Another January filer.. or will be lol.. planning to file either tomorrow or the day after

@JillA 5 lbs??? What are you sending lol? I doubt I'll even get to 1lbs... kinda reluctant to send them too much lol

I took it to the post office today, it's 4LBS actually! I copied all of our mortgage paperwork, 2 years of income tax, copies of utility bills, lots of envelopes/letters/cards addressed to both of us.... The more the better I think, rather than not enough and getting an RFE!

[Yurika & Jim 77]

I took it to the post office today, it's 4LBS actually! I copied all of our mortgage paperwork, 2 years of income tax, copies of utility bills, lots of envelopes/letters/cards addressed to both of us.... The more the better I think, rather than not enough and getting an RFE!

Adding JillA to VSC list

California Service Center (0 applicants)

VJName.............Date of I-751.....NOA1 Date......Biometrics......Approved....

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Vermont Service Center (4 applicants)

VJName.............Date of I-751.....NOA1 Date......Biometrics......Approved....

MADELYNE...........12/29/10..........--/--/11.......--/--/11........--/--/11....

NICKANGEL2008......01/03/11..........--/--/11.......--/--/11........--/--/11....

NAVIOMELO..........01/04/11..........--/--/11.......--/--/11........--/--/11....

JILLA..............01/04/11..........--/--/11.......--/--/11........--/--/11....

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