I-751 June 2014 Filers

[AtariBaby 17]

AtariBaby it sure is nice to see others' progress to figure out whether it's time to freak out or not. I am just soooo ready to be done with the whole immigration process. I have already looked at the forms and evidence required for naturalization next year.

Well, given your nickname, I probably can't do much to sway you. But everyone from VJ.com to struggling immigrant friends of mine, in much more difficult spots than I, state that this step is pretty much a foregone conclusion. Even in really bad scenarios I think just about everyone gets this, provided two people can show up lol.

The goal here is just to make it go as swiftly and effortlessly as possible. And given your nickname, I'm betting you made sure your packet was flawless. And hopefully there will be no RFE's or interviews for anyone in this thread!

[Neela & Jitu 79]

You can add me to June filers. I sent my package on 27th of May and delivered on 30th of May. But they didnt cash the check yet or anything should I be concerned about that?

Don't worry. Your check will be cash soon. My check was cashed after 20 days of submission.

Added myself to the list after sending the application packet out yesterday. Now just the frustrating waiting.

to the waiting game.

It's nice not to be alone on this "visa journey".

Agree

AtariBaby it sure is nice to see others' progress to figure out whether it's time to freak out or not. I am just soooo ready to be done with the whole immigration process. I have already looked at the forms and evidence required for naturalization next year.

You are right. It also feels like you are not alone.

to the June filers thread Everyone...

[Worrier 3]

And given your nickname, I'm betting you made sure your packet was flawless.

The problem is that I am a lawyer and a highly risk-averse one at that. I did put together a logically organized 4-inch thick stack of paper that includes everything me and my husband (also a lawyer) could think of. It's just that neither of us handles waiting very well. I am used to reassuring my clients that everything is under control and proceeding well, and then I worry about their case. I am a professional worrier used to thinking through all possible worst case scenarios. I decided to register to play the waiting game with others and get some group reassurance.

I do also hope that the process goes smoothly for everybody on this thread.

[sch7 0]

Adding myself to the list..

California Service Center (1 applicants, 0 approved - 0%)

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

ATARIBABY...........05/31/14........--/--/14......--/--/14......--/--/--

Vermont Service Center (4 applicants, 0 approved - 0%)

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

LOVE MY BABY........05/27/14........--/--/14......--/--/14......--/--/--

UK_FAN..............05/29/14........--/--/14......--/--/14......--/--/--

USAEAGLE............06/02/14........--/--/14......--/--/14......--/--/--

WORRIER.............06/02/14........--/--/14......--/--/14......--/--/--

SCH7................05/24/14........06/02/14......--/--/14......--/--/--

IMPORTANT!

* Make sure that your VJ Text Editor setting is set to Rich Text Editor.

* Go to the MOST RECENTLY POSTED VERSION of this list (go to the last post and scroll UP) and "Reply" to it, deleting the "quote" tags in your reply.

* Please DO NOT change the font, font size, add colors, stuff like that.

* Please PREVIEW before posting to make sure it is properly formatted.

* Please check that you have not deleted anyone's NAME & DATA.

Date of I-751 = The Date you sent your application

NOA Date = The Receipt Date on your NOA letter

Biometrics = The Date of your biometrics appointment

Approved = The Date your case was approved

* Please Capitalize your VJ Name when adding it to the list.

* When you're on this list, please come back to update your information accordingly.

* If you cannot add your information yourself, please ask another VJ member to help you do so.

[sch7 0]

Sorry, I goofed up. I can't find 'reply' button - I only see 'quote'

[Neela & Jitu 79]

Adding Sch7 to the list..


California Service Center (1 applicants, 0 approved - 0%)

VJName..............Date of I-751...NOA1 Date....Biometrics.....Approved
ATARIBABY...........05/31/14........--/--/14......--/--/14......--/--/--



Vermont Service Center (5 applicants, 0 approved - 0%)

VJName..............Date of I-751...NOA1 Date....Biometrics.....Approved
SCH7................05/24/14........06/02/14......--/--/14......--/--/--
LOVE MY BABY........05/27/14........--/--/14......--/--/14......--/--/--
UK_FAN..............05/29/14........--/--/14......--/--/14......--/--/--
USAEAGLE............06/02/14........--/--/14......--/--/14......--/--/--
WORRIER.............06/02/14........--/--/14......--/--/14......--/--/--

IMPORTANT!

* Make sure that your VJ Text Editor setting is set to Rich Text Editor.
* Go to the MOST RECENTLY POSTED VERSION of this list (go to the last post and scroll UP) and "Reply" to it, deleting the "quote" tags in your reply.
* Please DO NOT change the font, font size, add colors, stuff like that.
* Please PREVIEW before posting to make sure it is properly formatted.
* Please check that you have not deleted anyone's NAME & DATA.

Date of I-751 = The Date you sent your application
NOA Date = The Receipt Date on your NOA letter
Biometrics = The Date of your biometrics appointment
Approved = The Date your case was approved

* Please Capitalize your VJ Name when adding it to the list.
* When you're on this list, please come back to update your information accordingly.
* If you cannot add your information yourself, please ask another VJ member to help you do so.

Sorry, I goofed up. I can't find 'reply' button - I only see 'quote'

No problem I fixed it for you

Edited June 3, 2014 by Neela & Jitu

[huckerman26 3]

You can send your package on June 18 but make sure it delivers after June 19. This way you will save money & be in safe side. Good luck!!

Thank you please add me to the list we will send our package in June 19

[Neela & Jitu 79]

Adding Huckerman26 to the list

California Service Center (1 applicants, 0 approved - 0%)

VJName..............Date of I-751...NOA1 Date....Biometrics.....Approved
ATARIBABY...........05/31/14........--/--/14......--/--/14......--/--/--



Vermont Service Center (6 applicants, 0 approved - 0%)

VJName..............Date of I-751...NOA1 Date....Biometrics.....Approved
SCH7................05/24/14........06/02/14......--/--/14......--/--/--
LOVE MY BABY........05/27/14........--/--/14......--/--/14......--/--/--
UK_FAN..............05/29/14........--/--/14......--/--/14......--/--/--
USAEAGLE............06/02/14........--/--/14......--/--/14......--/--/--
WORRIER.............06/02/14........--/--/14......--/--/14......--/--/--

HUCKERMAN26.........06/19/14........--/--/14......--/--/14......--/--/--

IMPORTANT!

* Make sure that your VJ Text Editor setting is set to Rich Text Editor.
* Go to the MOST RECENTLY POSTED VERSION of this list (go to the last post and scroll UP) and "Reply" to it, deleting the "quote" tags in your reply.
* Please DO NOT change the font, font size, add colors, stuff like that.
* Please PREVIEW before posting to make sure it is properly formatted.
* Please check that you have not deleted anyone's NAME & DATA.

Date of I-751 = The Date you sent your application
NOA Date = The Receipt Date on your NOA letter
Biometrics = The Date of your biometrics appointment
Approved = The Date your case was approved

* Please Capitalize your VJ Name when adding it to the list.
* When you're on this list, please come back to update your information accordingly.
* If you cannot add your information yourself, please ask another VJ member to help you do so.

Thank you please add me to the list we will send our package in June 19

No problem

Edited June 3, 2014 by Neela & Jitu

[Aimee K 1]

Finally filed today! My window opened March 17th but due to calamity after calamity, here we are, filling less than two weeks before my conditional residency expires... I forgot to include a cover letter, think that'll be a problem??

Finally filed today! My window opened March 17th but due to calamity after calamity, here we are, filling less than two weeks before my conditional residency expires... I forgot to include a cover letter, think that'll be a problem??

[srutgers198 1]

Hi guys I'm almost done with putting the package together, do you guys know if the affidavits are a good idea, I know they are not required but my friend wrote a letter but she is not a citizen and my mom also wrote a letter (she is a citizen)...is that ok? what's the norm for these affidavits? Also, I'm the owner of the house where we live, can I just send them a copy of my mortgage statement?

Here is the list of the stuff we are sending:

Tax returns 2 yrs,
joint account (checking and savings) bank statements 2 months

life insurance policies

car insurance policies

copies of joint credit cards

2 affidavits

phone, tv bills

copy of my mortgage statement (just in my name)

pictures of us together in different places and with family

Thoughts are appreciated

Thanks

[AtariBaby 17]

Hi guys I'm almost done with putting the package together, do you guys know if the affidavits are a good idea, I know they are not required but my friend wrote a letter but she is not a citizen and my mom also wrote a letter (she is a citizen)...is that ok? what's the norm for these affidavits? Also, I'm the owner of the house where we live, can I just send them a copy of my mortgage statement?

Here is the list of the stuff we are sending:

Tax returns 2 yrs,

joint account (checking and savings) bank statements 2 months

life insurance policies

car insurance policies

copies of joint credit cards

2 affidavits

phone, tv bills

copy of my mortgage statement (just in my name)

pictures of us together in different places and with family

Thoughts are appreciated

Thanks

I am only going by what others have said:

Seems that affidavits aren't that big of a deal. Maybe good to use if you don't have much other evidence.

I don't think there is a need to include mortgage or similar if it only has you on it. They are looking for evidence you both live together, so unless you are putting her one some papers, what's the point?

That's a lot of good stuff with both of your names on accounts and bills. I think that's a big deal. Good stuff!

You need tax return transcripts, not just copies of your returns that you submitted.

Some pictures are probably good although again, I think they mainly want to see that you two are sharing financial stuff. I gather that sham marriages rarely keep it together well enough to pull that off.

Edited June 4, 2014 by AtariBaby

[AtariBaby 17]

Finally filed today! My window opened March 17th but due to calamity after calamity, here we are, filling less than two weeks before my conditional residency expires... I forgot to include a cover letter, think that'll be a problem??

I think the idea is to make it clear and easy for the examiner to know what's what. Kind of a little insurance against error or what have you. I have read here about positive feedback from actual examiners who appreciated clear and orderly packets. It's probably fine, though. Be sure to post the result.

[Yurika & Jim 77]

Sorry, I goofed up. I can't find 'reply' button - I only see 'quote'

Hi sch7, what is the Receipt Date on your NOA letter? If it's on May, you are a May filer

[Worrier 3]

You need tax return transcripts, not just copies of your returns that you submitted.

You can get the transcripts online. It takes some time to go through the registration process on the IRS website and some struggle with the browser if you use a Mac (I ended up downloading Firefox just to download the files), but definitely beats waiting for couple of weeks to have them mailed.

Edited June 4, 2014 by Worrier

[AtariBaby 17]

Last week IRS was having a lot of problems with their website. Should you be unable to download them through the site, you or a CPA can call them and request they be faxed. They will say it takes 48 hours but it takes 4 or 5 hours after you call.