General FAQ's for Removing Conditions

[NycBra 4]

I would like to share the COVER LETTER I will be sending with my I-751.

It contains the list of documents we are sending.

________

DATE

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

USCIS California Service Center

P.O. Box 10751

Laguna Niguel, CA 92607-1075

Re: Form I-751- Removal of Conditions on behalf of:

NAME: A # 1234567

Dear Sir or Madam:

Enclosed please find the joint Form I-751, Petition for Removal of Conditions of Permanent Resident Status for NAME (A#1234556).

We are enclosing the following:

Exhibit A Application documents and fees

• Form I-751

• Extra-sheet for additional information for Form I-751

• Application fee - $465 (plus $80 biometric service fee) in a check of $545.00

• Copy of USCIS Form I-551 (Permanent Resident Card)

• Copy of passport

• Copy of Social Security Card

Additionally, please find enclosed the following documents to verify the status of our marriage and ongoing relationship:

Exhibit B Tax Returns

• Partial copy of US Federal and State Tax Returns (filed married) for 2007 ;

• Partial copy of US Federal and State Tax Returns (filed married) for 2008;

Exhibit C Proof of current residence in California (date)

• Copy of SHE AND HE California driver’s licenses (with new address)

• Partial copy of lease agreement for our apartment in California

• Partial copy of the most recent cell phone bill;

• Copy of our (cable/internet) account

• Copy of HE new work agreement,

• Copy of SHE new work agreement

Exhibit D Proof of previous residences in New York (date )

• Copy of previous lease agreement for our apartment in New York;

• Partial copy of a cell phone bill (family account);

• Copy of our joint bank account statement; one for 2008

• Copy of a joint credit card bill; one for 2007

Exhibit E Financial documents demonstrating joint accounts and ownership

• Copy of our renters and auto insurance (evidence of financial responsibility) with XXX;

• Copy of joint money market account with XXX; (most recent)

• Copy of joint credit card with XXX; most recent

• Copy of joint Checking and Savings accounts with XXXX; one for each last 3 years

Exhibit F Miscellaneous Documents

• Copy of Marriage Certificate from civil ceremony in New York;

• Copy of our pre-marriage preparation certificate for the Catholic Ceremony;

• Copy of letters from nonprofit organizations we donate to;

• Copy of our gym membership;

Exhibit G Travel Documents

• E-ticket reflecting trip to XXXX for Christmas with HE’s family (Dec-2007)

• E-ticket reflecting trip to XXXX for xxxxxx (date);

• E-ticket reflecting trip to XXXX where we celebrated our first wedding anniversary (date);

• E-ticket reflecting trip to XXX for Thanksgiving with HE family (Dec-2008);

• E-ticket to California reflecting move to California (date);

• E-ticket and itinerary reflecting upcoming trip to visit SHE’s family in Brazil (Dec-2009)

Exhibit H Affidavits

• Affidavit from HE’s mother, XXXX, attesting to our marriage;

• Affidavit from SHE’s friend, XXXX, confirming our relationship;

Exhibit I Photographs

• Various photographs capturing our life with friends and family between 2007 and 2009. 4 pages with 3 photos each

We are kindly requesting that this petition be granted. We are looking forward to hearing your decision shortly. Should you require more documentation or have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. Our mailing address is XXXXXX. Our telephone is: XXXX

Copies of documents submitted are exact photocopies of unaltered documents and we agree to submit original documents to an Immigration or Consular officer if they are required.

Sincerely,

_________________________ ____________________________

Full name SHE Full name HE

Edited September 1, 2009 by nycbra

[Teaser 0]

Thank you for sharing the example of a cover letter. Good idea and it'll help people like me.

My GC expires on Jan. 17, 2010. I've read not sending the paperwork in too early. The information on the USCIS.GOV sites is not consistent. Some say the filing has to be done AT LEAST 90 days before the GC expires, another one says DURING the 90 days, and I found even an information saying SEVERAL MONTHS in advance - what ever that means. Now I don't know when to send it in. I just don't want to make any (!!!) mistake.

Oh well, and another question. Once I've sent my paperwork in, will the "INS" give me an appointment for the fingerprints or do I have to take care of it myself?

Now I hope I put all this under the correct thread?

Thanks in advance and good luck to all of you.

Teaser

[Jupiter07 12]

You should read the instructions that came with your CGC, they clearly tell you when to file.

Thank you for sharing the example of a cover letter. Good idea and it'll help people like me.

My GC expires on Jan. 17, 2010. I've read not sending the paperwork in too early. The information on the USCIS.GOV sites is not consistent. Some say the filing has to be done AT LEAST 90 days before the GC expires, another one says DURING the 90 days, and I found even an information saying SEVERAL MONTHS in advance - what ever that means. Now I don't know when to send it in. I just don't want to make any (!!!) mistake.

Teaser

Edited September 25, 2009 by Jupiter07

[laegood 0]

hi, i just need some help or advice in my situation...

im going to file I-751 this coming november 13, 2009 here in Dallas Texas actually i have already an appointment for that coz my plan is to file it in person. Now my problem is my husband said that anytime we will be transfer to arizona because of his job. What im gonna do now?

Thank you so much for the help..i will appreciate it.

God bless us always!!

[ssma2007 0]

Hi All,

Quick question. We have to file for my wife's removal of condition soon. Can it be filed if my wife is out of the country at that time? She will be in India to during the time this enters 90 days.

Thanks.

[TracyTN 237]

Sure - makes no difference. If she won't be coming back until after her current GC expires, though, she'll want to some how get a copy of the extension letter that she'll get when she files for ROC.

[pg&pg 0]

I would like to share the COVER LETTER I will be sending with my I-751.

It contains the list of documents we are sending.

________

DATE

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

USCIS California Service Center

P.O. Box 10751

Laguna Niguel, CA 92607-1075

Re: Form I-751- Removal of Conditions on behalf of:

NAME: A # 1234567

Dear Sir or Madam:

Enclosed please find the joint Form I-751, Petition for Removal of Conditions of Permanent Resident Status for NAME (A#1234556).

We are enclosing the following:

Exhibit A Application documents and fees

• Form I-751

• Extra-sheet for additional information for Form I-751

• Application fee - $465 (plus $80 biometric service fee) in a check of $545.00

• Copy of USCIS Form I-551 (Permanent Resident Card)

• Copy of passport

• Copy of Social Security Card

Additionally, please find enclosed the following documents to verify the status of our marriage and ongoing relationship:

Exhibit B Tax Returns

• Partial copy of US Federal and State Tax Returns (filed married) for 2007 ;

• Partial copy of US Federal and State Tax Returns (filed married) for 2008;

Exhibit C Proof of current residence in California (date)

• Copy of SHE AND HE California driver’s licenses (with new address)

• Partial copy of lease agreement for our apartment in California

• Partial copy of the most recent cell phone bill;

• Copy of our (cable/internet) account

• Copy of HE new work agreement,

• Copy of SHE new work agreement

Exhibit D Proof of previous residences in New York (date )

• Copy of previous lease agreement for our apartment in New York;

• Partial copy of a cell phone bill (family account);

• Copy of our joint bank account statement; one for 2008

• Copy of a joint credit card bill; one for 2007

Exhibit E Financial documents demonstrating joint accounts and ownership

• Copy of our renters and auto insurance (evidence of financial responsibility) with XXX;

• Copy of joint money market account with XXX; (most recent)

• Copy of joint credit card with XXX; most recent

• Copy of joint Checking and Savings accounts with XXXX; one for each last 3 years

Exhibit F Miscellaneous Documents

• Copy of Marriage Certificate from civil ceremony in New York;

• Copy of our pre-marriage preparation certificate for the Catholic Ceremony;

• Copy of letters from nonprofit organizations we donate to;

• Copy of our gym membership;

Exhibit G Travel Documents

• E-ticket reflecting trip to XXXX for Christmas with HE’s family (Dec-2007)

• E-ticket reflecting trip to XXXX for xxxxxx (date);

• E-ticket reflecting trip to XXXX where we celebrated our first wedding anniversary (date);

• E-ticket reflecting trip to XXX for Thanksgiving with HE family (Dec-2008);

• E-ticket to California reflecting move to California (date);

• E-ticket and itinerary reflecting upcoming trip to visit SHE’s family in Brazil (Dec-2009)

Exhibit H Affidavits

• Affidavit from HE’s mother, XXXX, attesting to our marriage;

• Affidavit from SHE’s friend, XXXX, confirming our relationship;

Exhibit I Photographs

• Various photographs capturing our life with friends and family between 2007 and 2009. 4 pages with 3 photos each

We are kindly requesting that this petition be granted. We are looking forward to hearing your decision shortly. Should you require more documentation or have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. Our mailing address is XXXXXX. Our telephone is: XXXX

Copies of documents submitted are exact photocopies of unaltered documents and we agree to submit original documents to an Immigration or Consular officer if they are required.

Sincerely,

_________________________ ____________________________

Full name SHE Full name HE

hi its nice to see ur prepareation u had done really good job.

i have one question redarding that when is the right time to submitt the application.

it should b before 3 months of expiration of the green card or during the 3 months of the green card to expire.

i'll b great full if u help me . igot my green card on 01/06/09 and expirey date is 01/06/2011

[ssma2007 0]

hi its nice to see ur prepareation u had done really good job.

i have one question redarding that when is the right time to submitt the application.

it should b before 3 months of expiration of the green card or during the 3 months of the green card to expire.

i'll b great full if u help me . igot my green card on 01/06/09 and expirey date is 01/06/2011

You can file anytime after 10/6/2009, but before 01/06/2011

[Yurika & Jim 77]

You can file anytime after 10/6/2009, but before 01/06/2011

That's NOT correct.

If you are filing jointly, the I-751 form must be filed within the 90 days just preceding the expiration date on your permanent residence card. It is very important to file the I-751 within the correct window of time, and be sure not to file it before the 90-day window. If you file it too early, they will send your application back. You may file at any time during the 90 day window, but it is prudent to file fairly early in the window.

For more information, read this guide.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...p;page=751guide

[ssma2007 0]

That's NOT correct.

If you are filing jointly, the I-751 form must be filed within the 90 days just preceding the expiration date on your permanent residence card. It is very important to file the I-751 within the correct window of time, and be sure not to file it before the 90-day window. If you file it too early, they will send your application back. You may file at any time during the 90 day window, but it is prudent to file fairly early in the window.

For more information, read this guide.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...p;page=751guide

Sorry my mistake. I meant after 10/6/2010 but before 1/6/2011 (i.e. within 90 days preceding the expiration date)

[Yurika & Jim 77]

Sorry my mistake. I meant after 10/6/2010

I thought so Sorry, I sounded stern...

[pg&pg 0]

That's NOT correct.

If you are filing jointly, the I-751 form must be filed within the 90 days just preceding the expiration date on your permanent residence card. It is very important to file the I-751 within the correct window of time, and be sure not to file it before the 90-day window. If you file it too early, they will send your application back. You may file at any time during the 90 day window, but it is prudent to file fairly early in the window.

For more information, read this guide.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...p;page=751guide

thank you very much, u r great help.

and thanks to correct SSMA too.

[pg&pg 0]

You can file anytime after 10/6/2009, but before 01/06/2011

hi thanks for helping me.

i wanna know what paper work is required for removal of condition.

[TracyTN 237]

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...p;page=751guide

[hsgulamh 0]

I have a related question. I am getting married to girl who is currently a permanent resident but has already filed for her citizenship. The citizenship process may take another 6 months or so. My question is if i get married to her today, does the 2-year conditional period begin from the marriage date or does it begin after i have received my greencard(which will be after she has received her citizenship)?

Also, same question for the 3-year period to citizenship.

Thanks much