Suggested Evidence for 3 year Marriage to Citizen Naturalization

[rick313 5]

Hi. I am wondering what sort of additional evidence you suggest for applicants applying for naturalization on the basis of marriage to a US citizen for 3 years. My wife (Thai national) is the applicant, and she has been married to me (US citizen) for 3 years and has legally resided with me here since then. She meets all the tests of good moral character, etc., so I don't see any major problems. The only potential issue is A) we don't have kids, and B) we don't own a home (we rent an apartment).

Any thoughts on what we should be sending as evidence of our marriage in good standing, and anything else we should send that should help? I already have our tax transcripts for the past 3 years ready to go.

Thanks in advance.

[DC85 113]

A) we don't have kids, and B) we don't own a home (we rent an apartment)

You shouldn't have any problem.

send with application 3 years of Tax returns or apt lease. Keep in mind at the interview the officer may ask for more evidence , so I would bring extra proof like joint account statements / any joint stuff.

be advised that she needs to have the GC for (3 years - 90 day) before she could apply

Edited January 30, 2015 by DC85

[Penguin_ie 5,997]

Definitely tax returns, and evidence of co-mingling of finances, such as joint bank accounts, bills with both your names on etc.

You can also add a few photos of through the 3 years, evidence you are listed as eachother's next-of-kin at work and so on.

[Ning 619]

Definitely tax returns, and evidence of co-mingling of finances, such as joint bank accounts, bills with both your names on etc.

You can also add a few photos of through the 3 years, evidence you are listed as eachother's next-of-kin at work and so on.

We submitted what Penguin suggested here. There were few questions and no problems.

[TBoneTX 46,261]

Strongly consider crafting wills, medical powers of attorney, and related documents. These are great evidence, and they're even more valuable to have in "life."

[rick313 5]

Thank you for the suggestions folks!

TboneTX - That's great advice. Definitely something I need to get working on.

[MayoKy 10]

I just became an american citizen yesterday. I filed under the 3 year rule. We do not have Children either. We do own a house, but I didn't submit this with my original package. I did bring it with me to my interview though and they filed it but I think a copy for an apartment lease is just as good.

I didn't send any evidence with my application, other than the Tax returns, filed jointly for the last 3 years.

The Officer had all my paperwork there at the interview from all the years before so keep in mind they still have everything you had submitted for you AOS and ROC.

I wouldn't worry too much and send off the application, and then you can prep a few more forms and bring to your Interview and in case they ask for it you can hand them some more things.

Good luck and keep us posted

[rick313 5]

I just became an american citizen yesterday. I filed under the 3 year rule. We do not have Children either. We do own a house, but I didn't submit this with my original package. I did bring it with me to my interview though and they filed it but I think a copy for an apartment lease is just as good.

I didn't send any evidence with my application, other than the Tax returns, filed jointly for the last 3 years.

The Officer had all my paperwork there at the interview from all the years before so keep in mind they still have everything you had submitted for you AOS and ROC.

I wouldn't worry too much and send off the application, and then you can prep a few more forms and bring to your Interview and in case they ask for it you can hand them some more things.

Good luck and keep us posted

Thankj MayoKy! That is very helpful.

And...congratulations!

[MayoKy 10]

You are welcome Good luck and fingers crossed for a smooth and speedy progress

Thankj MayoKy! That is very helpful.

And...congratulations!

[ThaitoUSA 15]

All the advice has been sound.

We too had no children nor owned a house, but had no issues.

All the best

[rick313 5]

All the advice has been sound.

We too had no children nor owned a house, but had no issues.

All the best

Thanks ThaitoUSA! Out of curiosity, what evidence did you send in?

[ThaitoUSA 15]

Apartment lease co-signed for the duration of her time in America.

Joint financial accounts

Proof of medical insurance under my company's plan

Driver's licenses showing same address

Car title with both of our names

Joint tax returns

That's about all, except for the form, marriage certificate, and whatever else they asked for.

[rick313 5]

Apartment lease co-signed for the duration of her time in America.

Joint financial accounts

Proof of medical insurance under my company's plan

Driver's licenses showing same address

Car title with both of our names

Joint tax returns

That's about all, except for the form, marriage certificate, and whatever else they asked for.

Thanks! I was thinking along those same lines. I'll let you guys know how our application goes. Hope to work on it this weekend.