About to file - changing name in I-751, and evidence

[G & V 3]

Our time to file I-751 is now and my wife (immigrant) is changing her name to mine since we mistakenly did not do so for the CR1. When I list her name in the cover letter should I list her current name (maiden name, the name on her green card and all our evidence) or should I use her new name that we are listing in Part 1 #1 of the I-751?

Also, she will be shifting her last name to her middle name (and dropping her "old" middle name). I assume that should not be a problem and we can use whatever name we want in Part 1 #1 based on what I've read. Hopefully that is correct.

Lastly, I see many people send a copy of the passport with the I-751. Is this really necessary? We'll already be sending a copy of her permanent resident card, and copies of both of our driver's licences.

This is what we will be sending (and the check):

• Front and back copy of X's permanent resident card

• Two sworn affidavits by a relative and a friend (both U.S. citizens), attesting to our relationship and marriage.

• Letter from my employer showing employee and spouse health coverage with both of our names

• Letter from my employer showing X as the primary beneficiary for my life insurance, 401K and stock awards provided by the company.

• Copy of our health insurance card, showing both names

• Joint car insurance verification and ID cards

• AAA yearly bill showing shared account

• Ally Bank joint checking and savings account statements showing direct deposit from both of our employers

• Bank of America joint checking and savings account statements

• American Express statement showing shared account

• IRS tax transcripts of our joint tax return for 2013 and 2014

• Copy of both of our California driver’s licenses

• Photos of us together since after our marriage

Thank you

[heo luoi 206]

what is your reservation against a passport copy?

[jerni 24]

I'm sending my I-751 tomorrow and I have not included passport copies, it is totally pointless. USCIS does not ask for it and it shows nothing of use.

[heo luoi 206]

They dont specifically ask for all kinds of stuff....until they do.

[G & V 3]

what is your reservation against a passport copy?

Only because it's not asked for and they already have a copy.

I'm sending my I-751 tomorrow and I have not included passport copies, it is totally pointless. USCIS does not ask for it and it shows nothing of use.

That's what I feel as well. Copy of permanent resident card should cover it, I don't think I'll include the passport copies either.

They dont specifically ask for all kinds of stuff....until they do.

Good point. I wanted to see if there was anyone who had a problem when it was not provided.

[jerni 24]

They dont specifically ask for all kinds of stuff....until they do.

Why would they request a copy of a passport? It has no value with respect to the petition. I've read a lot of threads on here and I've never seen anyone mention getting an RFE for a copy of passports.

Edited October 19, 2015 by jerni