I-751 January 2012 Filers

[Calypso 464]

Is it all right if we just use copies of the tax returns that we have filed and not the tax transcripts from IRS?

I really overlooked that one. I requested our tax transcripts just recently and the IRS said it may take 5-10 days for the documents to arrive in the mailbox. I don't think I can wait for those so I am considering just sending copies of what we have filed for 2009 and 2010.

Also, would it be fine to sort of hide how much money we have in the printed bank statements?

[F & J 21]

Wow! There is so much useful information to be found here on VJ . I wish that I would have read this thread sooner though. I thought that I knew exactly what we had to do. When we bought a house and moved in mid 2011, I filed a change of address for my wife online. I did not know that we had to file the AR-11 AND that I had to file the I-865. I had already prepared and sent our I-751 packet this morning. I am going to mail the two address change forms this afternoon.

I think they just recently changed the requirements for the AR-11. I distinctly remember it saying that if you file the AR-11 online for the Non-U.S. Citizen, you were no longer required to file the AR-11 paper form - this was back when I filed my AR-11 online at the end of March 2011. In fact, the "Change of Address Information" page on the USCIS website still says "If you use our Online Change of Address, you do NOT need to file a paper Form AR-11." http://www.uscis.gov/addresschange * When I read the updated Change of Address instructions at https://egov.uscis.gov/crisgwi/go?action=coa&localeLang=en though, we decided to mail a new AR-11 paper form just in case (we included a copy of my Electronic Submission and a copy of my husband's I-797C for the I-865 to prove that we did report our change of address within 10 days of our move).

I did not go overboard on the evidence, since it has been my experience that we have a solid, genuine case, and we have had no questions or issues to date. However, I am hoping that my lack of affidavits will not pose a problem. My included evidence is:

1. Home mortgage in both names, title and signature pages.
   
2. Bank statement in both names, first page with account holders information.
   
3. Health insurance card in both names.
   
4. Tax transcript, joint, 2009
   
5. Tax transcript, joint, 2010
   
6. Birth certificate of first child born Nov. 2009.
   
7. Birth certificate of second child born Feb. 2011.
   

I guess I will find out. I hope that there is no RFE.

Thanks Fatima and Jim for the help!

What we have by now:

• Copy of our 2009 and 2010 joint US tax return
• Bank statements from 2 Banks showing the joint accounts
• Copy of mortgage deed, with both names
• Copy of our health insurance coverage summary, showing a joint policy
• Copy of hospital bill for me, showing both names
• Pictures

What you guys think, should we add affidavits from friends, or we are good to go?

Donald-n-Analyn and Saska+Tim, I think both of your evidence looks good! You can also include copies of your Driver's License or State ID showing the same address if you have it From what everyone is saying, the joint tax returns carry the most weight

Is it all right if we just use copies of the tax returns that we have filed and not the tax transcripts from IRS?

I really overlooked that one. I requested our tax transcripts just recently and the IRS said it may take 5-10 days for the documents to arrive in the mailbox. I don't think I can wait for those so I am considering just sending copies of what we have filed for 2009 and 2010.

Also, would it be fine to sort of hide how much money we have in the printed bank statements?

We just included copies of our tax returns too. We didn't request tax transcripts either.

I remember Jim included just copies of his tax returns for our I-129F petition and it was approved with no problems

[markiweiss49 4]

hi everyone, my wife and i still has a long way to go to file the 1-751 form to roc. my wife's greencard expires in may of 2013. they said that we should file 90 days before her greencard expires. they also said that if we send in the 751 application more than 90 days before my wife's greencard expires, they will not except it. i wish this was the year, 2013 now and i hope when the time comes, that i will do everything right. i like to wish everyone out there who is going to send in their 751 application good luck and i hope everything turns out ok for you. take care everyone. mark.

[Calypso 464]

That's good to know, Fatima.

Thank you for the well-wish, Mark.

[Calypso 464]

Another question - Did you guys use the format of the cover letter on the VJ guides? It doesn't sound that appealing to me.

[F & J 21]

hi everyone, my wife and i still has a long way to go to file the 1-751 form to roc. my wife's greencard expires in may of 2013. they said that we should file 90 days before her greencard expires. they also said that if we send in the 751 application more than 90 days before my wife's greencard expires, they will not except it. i wish this was the year, 2013 now and i hope when the time comes, that i will do everything right. i like to wish everyone out there who is going to send in their 751 application good luck and i hope everything turns out ok for you. take care everyone. mark.

Thank you very much!

Another question - Did you guys use the format of the cover letter on the VJ guides? It doesn't sound that appealing to me. I

We did ours a little differently:

[OUR NAMES]

[OUR ADDRESS]

[DATE]

[uSCIS ADDRESS]

To Whom It May Concern:

RE: ORIGINAL I-751, JOINT PETITION TO REMOVE CONDITIONS ON RESIDENCE

of [MY NAME] – [A#]

We, [OUR NAMES], are filing a Joint I-751 Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence. Please find a check for $590 enclosed as payment for the I-751 filing fee and biometrics fee.

Please also find the following documents enclosed to as evidence of our ongoing relationship:

[F & J 21]

Is it all right if we just use copies of the tax returns that we have filed and not the tax transcripts from IRS?

I really overlooked that one. I requested our tax transcripts just recently and the IRS said it may take 5-10 days for the documents to arrive in the mailbox. I don't think I can wait for those so I am considering just sending copies of what we have filed for 2009 and 2010.

Also, would it be fine to sort of hide how much money we have in the printed bank statements?

Hi again! I just read through various threads in the forums and it seems like people have gotten approved with just copies of the tax returns but some people are saying that they've read about RFEs requesting for transcripts or at least W-2s/1099s. I've ordered tax transcripts from the IRS too, just in case we get an RFE (I really hope we don't!!!)

About the bank statements, I'm not sure - I didn't even think of doing that! We just blacked out our account numbers @_@

[hakuna_matata2 0]

I personally had forgotten to file a change in address when we moved to GA a year ago. And I beleive it never crossed my husbands mind. I have already submitted my 1-751 now so it's too late but if we have to move again I will definitely do it. Anyway on the bright side I just received my1-751 Receipt Notice with the 1 year extension today. I can now go and get my DL reinstated tomorrow. It expired on the 7th!

[hakuna_matata2 0]

I have updated my NO1 date.

California Service Center (3 applicants)

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

MENINA...............01/03/12........--/--/12.......--/--/12........--/--/12....

FATIMA AND JIM.......01/04/12........--/--/12.......--/--/12........--/--/12....

ABBIELOVESJEREMY.....01/05/12........--/--/12.......--/--/12........--/--/12....

Vermont Service Center (2 applicants)

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

RICARDO_C............01/03/12........--/--/12.......--/--/12........--/--/12....

HAKUNA_MATATA2.......01/04/12........01/05/12.......--/--/12........--/--/12....

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[F & J 21]

I personally had forgotten to file a change in address when we moved to GA a year ago. And I beleive it never crossed my husbands mind. I have already submitted my 1-751 now so it's too late but if we have to move again I will definitely do it. Anyway on the bright side I just received my1-751 Receipt Notice with the 1 year extension today. I can now go and get my DL reinstated tomorrow. It expired on the 7th!

You might still want to file the paper form AR-11 http://www.uscis.gov/ar-11 - the USCIS instructions say that the online Change of Address changes the address on a pending application but the paper form AR-11 changes it on their master database. It might be a good idea because I changed my address online but USCIS still sent the I-751 reminder to our old address

2. Non-U.S. Citizens

If you have moved, you need to follow two different steps:

• Step 1: File a Form AR-11 (This changes your address in our master database.);
• Step 2: If you have a pending case, you must also file a Change of Address online or call our National Customer Service Center at (800) 375-5283. (This changes your address for the specific application you have submitted.)

Please note that if you are a non-U.S. citizen and you have a pending case, you must complete both steps to make sure that you comply with the regulations and so we can reach you at your correct address.

Just correcting the list format!

California Service Center (3 applicants)

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

MENINA...............01/03/12........--/--/12.......--/--/12........--/--/12....

FATIMA AND JIM.......01/04/12........--/--/12.......--/--/12........--/--/12....

ABBIELOVESJEREMY.....01/05/12........--/--/12.......--/--/12........--/--/12....

Vermont Service Center (2 applicants)

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

RICARDO_C............01/03/12........--/--/12.......--/--/12........--/--/12....

HAKUNA_MATATA2.......01/04/12........01/05/12.......--/--/12........--/--/12....

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NOA Date = The Receipt Date on your original NOA letter

Biometrics = The Date of your biometrics appointment

Approved = The Date your case was approved

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Edited January 9, 2012 by Fatima and Jim

[Calypso 464]

Hi again! I just read through various threads in the forums and it seems like people have gotten approved with just copies of the tax returns but some people are saying that they've read about RFEs requesting for transcripts or at least W-2s/1099s. I've ordered tax transcripts from the IRS too, just in case we get an RFE (I really hope we don't!!!)

About the bank statements, I'm not sure - I didn't even think of doing that! We just blacked out our account numbers @_@

I also intend for the ROC to be smooth and speedy, no RFE.

I hope that the tax returns will suffice.

[F & J 21]

I also intend for the ROC to be smooth and speedy, no RFE.

I hope that the tax returns will suffice.

I really hope so...at least we'll be ready in case they do ask for the transcripts

They did say that as long as you have substantial evidence of your relationship, it wouldn't matter I think we sent plenty of evidence

Edited January 9, 2012 by Fatima and Jim

[menina 50]

NOA1 arrived today. It says conditional status automatically extended 1 year. No indication if it is one year from now or from the gc date. Also wanted to say about tax returns I think copies are fine as long as you included all schedules and forms.

[f1_gurl 0]

I sent my I-751 application last Saturday thru USPS Priority Mail...

[usjany 1]

I am going to fill in the middle of February 2012.

Trying to find all the proofs now.I am having little trouble with the affidavits from friends.Any example how it can look?