Another RFE

[TimandJoyce 1]

Just to let you know, I was RFE'd back in August. *filed Nov.2011* We sent in basic items...mail with both names on...vehicle in both names..a couple bills...credit cards *copies* in both names...as well as my own personal ones, so that they saw it came to the same address. All my work schedules came mailed to me....photos and proof of us taking trips together.

There where NO income tax forms as I had not work, and my husband is on disability, therefore doesn't file. And he owns his house, no mortgage on it..so no lease etc and my name is not on the house. I explained all that in a letter along with the packet. I knew it was all weak, but I had a hope

Along comes RFE.

So...now I had income tax, and just started a job this year where my husband is on a life insurance policy. We also sent 4 very strong affidavits from friends. Oh..and in the orginal packet sent bank account statements with both our names but it was from March 2011 until Oct. And they wanted to see the duration of marriage for that. So we back tracked to get the statements from 2009 *when we got married*. Lo and behold..my name wasn't on them untl March 2011! I thought we added it much sooner than that. So I wrote a letter and said I really didn't know what happened because the first few months after moving, getting married and going on trips were a whirlwind!! In a nutshell..I apologized for not having my act together better!! So we mailed off a very weak RFE.

Almost 5 weeks later, I got the email that my card was ordered!! I'm almost positive it was the affidavits that helped, but I'd like to think they got a kick out of my letter and thought it was just too cute not to pass!

Best of luck with everything!! I'm sure you'll be fine!!

Edited December 8, 2012 by TimandJoyce

[Jay&Jo 4]

Just to let you know, I was RFE'd back in August. *filed Nov.2011* We sent in basic items...mail with both names on...vehicle in both names..a couple bills...credit cards *copies* in both names...as well as my own personal ones, so that they saw it came to the same address. All my work schedules came mailed to me....photos and proof of us taking trips together.

There where NO income tax forms as I had not work, and my husband is on disability, therefore doesn't file. And he owns his house, no mortgage on it..so no lease etc and my name is not on the house. I explained all that in a letter along with the packet. I knew it was all weak, but I had a hope

Along comes RFE.

So...now I had income tax, and just started a job this year where my husband is on a life insurance policy. We also sent 4 very strong affidavits from friends. Oh..and in the orginal packet sent bank account statements with both our names but it was from March 2011 until Oct. And they wanted to see the duration of marriage for that. So we back tracked to get the statements from 2009 *when we got married*. Lo and behold..my name wasn't on them untl March 2011! I thought we added it much sooner than that. So I wrote a letter and said I really didn't know what happened because the first few months after moving, getting married and going on trips were a whirlwind!! In a nutshell..I apologized for not having my act together better!! So we mailed off a very weak RFE.

Almost 5 weeks later, I got the email that my card was ordered!! I'm almost positive it was the affidavits that helped, but I'd like to think they got a kick out of my letter and thought it was just too cute not to pass!

Best of luck with everything!! I'm sure you'll be fine!!

Thanks for such a helpful post. My bank statements say my maiden name until February of this year - I wonder if I should send a note just mentioning that I thought the bank had corrected this - seeing as my debit card was in my married name for the past 3 years!!!

Obviously you chose to go with the affidavits route. Would you share what you wrote in these affidavits, and if you chose to notarize them? Thank you!

Jo

[TimandJoyce 1]

yes...all the letters where notarized. Choose people that have known the USC for a long time. Old time friends, maybe church goers if that applies, co workers, any one that has known the USC and when they met the spouse. There is a couple of examples on example forms at the top of the page...just under the visa journey..portals guides...you'll see example forms and there are a couple of those from friends. They do not need to be written out in that form!! Don't let that worry ya! lol Only one of our friends did. Make sure that the full name and address is on the letters, and that this is in reference to the two of you. One of the letters was pen written as well, so it doesn't have to be typed. Most banks have a notary public, and if you go to church, you may even have someone there. *We did..was a blessing*

The letters simply need to state that they have spent time with the two of you since your marriage, whether once a month or frequently, going out to dinners, have been to your house etc. but the main point is that they state they have seen the two of you together...and can assure your marriage is secure and happy. All USCIS is concerned with is that your still in the same house, and still married.

I just got my card today. It's really green!

Oh yes..send any kind of letter explaining any "gap" or anything you are not able to provide. I also let them know we did not have loans, trusts..etc. All that "hard" evidence that they were looking for.

Edited December 9, 2012 by TimandJoyce

[Jay&Jo 4]

As I'm sorting through all my documents - it's surprising how much "stuff" is really just in my husband's name. Our electricity bill is just in his name, as well as our cable bill. I decided to write a letter explaining this, and directing them to the bank statements where they can see the money coming out of our joint account. Do you think this is the right thing to do?

[Jay&Jo 4]

As I'm sorting through all my documents - it's surprising how much "stuff" is really just in my husband's name. Our electricity bill is just in his name, as well as our cable bill. I decided to write a letter explaining this, and directing them to the bank statements where they can see the money coming out of our joint account. Do you think this is the right thing to do?

Or should I send electric and cable statements that are just in his name to support this?