Filing I-751 next week (finally!). Is what I have ok?

[ajm_80 0]

Hi everyone

I've been a member since June '04 although I haven't posted much in a loooooong time (primarily down to the fact that anything at all related to USCIS unearthed some stressful memories!)

Anyway, it's time for the I-751 to go in, my 2-Year GC expires May 31, so I need to get it in. Although I could have filed as early as March 2 I just wanted more time to assemble the evidence.

Here is what I have, do you guys think I'll have any problems? Also, for those of you have already submitted the I-751, how did you put it together? In a binder?

Thanks, Anthony.

LIST OF EVIDENCE ETC

Petition Fee ($205) Biometrics Fee ($70)

Form I-751 jointly signed

Copy of Existing Permanent Resident Card (Front & Back)

Lease Contract 09-01-2006 - 08-31-2007 showing common residence

Evidence of joint checking account

Evidence that we filed 2006 Fed & State taxes together, and that all refunds were deposited into our joint account

Evidence that USC spouse is sole beneficiary to my 401k contributions

Evidence that USC spouse is covered under my Health Insurance Policy

Copy of Marriage Certificate

Evidence of USC visiting my country (Scotland)

Evidence of us vacationing in the US together

Evidence of birthday gift from USC (she had a song written and cd made for me)

Evidence that my car is titled to me but registered and insured by her with me and her father listed as additional drivers

Affidavit from my boss saying she's been to my house, met my wife at company outings, that I've worked there 2 years

Miscellaneous cards, letters from people, photo's etc

Evidence of my employment, 2007 compensation summary, same for '06, paystubs with our address on them, proof that the direct deposit goes into our joint account and not a seperate account

AM I SAFE?!

[hcj 0]

I think your list is pretty good, I have made some comments below.

Petition Fee ($205) Biometrics Fee ($70)

Form I-751 jointly signed

Copy of Existing Permanent Resident Card (Front & Back)

Lease Contract 09-01-2006 - 08-31-2007 showing common residence

Evidence of joint checking account

Evidence that we filed 2006 Fed & State taxes together, and that all refunds were deposited into our joint account

--> I would also include a copy of your 2005 taxes filed as "married"

Evidence that USC spouse is sole beneficiary to my 401k contributions

Evidence that USC spouse is covered under my Health Insurance Policy

Copy of Marriage Certificate

--> IMO no need to send, this is evidence that you included in your original AOS application so they should have a copy already -- besides, it really is the weakest evidence of all

Evidence of USC visiting my country (Scotland)

Evidence of us vacationing in the US together

Evidence of birthday gift from USC (she had a song written and cd made for me)

Evidence that my car is titled to me but registered and insured by her with me and her father listed as additional drivers

Affidavit from my boss saying she's been to my house, met my wife at company outings, that I've worked there 2 years

--> You got this notarized, correct?

Miscellaneous cards, letters from people, photo's etc

Evidence of my employment, 2007 compensation summary, same for '06, paystubs with our address on them, proof that the direct deposit goes into our joint account and not a seperate account

--> Evidence of your employment and income not required (I don't see how it shows your joint lives, it's just irrelevant info), but paystubs with your address on them and drawing the link that your paychecks are direct deposited into aforementioned joint account is good.

Some additional ideas if you want to add a few more things:

- evidence of joint debts (for example joint credit cards)

- utility bills in both names or some in one name and some in the other spouse's name

- copy of your drivers license to show address and as another photo ID

- for any recurring statements (bank account, utilities etc) recommend that you send a selection -- one every few months for the period between your AOS interview and the present time, not just one single statement

- does USC spouse work? show his/her paystubs direct deposited into same joint checking account

- joint memberships to gym, Costco, Blockbuster, etc.

[alohaspirit 0]

Evidence of us vacationing in the US together

Would the evidence include photos of the two of you together?

[ajm_80 0]

aloha, yes evidence of vacationing together includes plane tickets with our travel info, passenger names etc., boarding passes showing seating assignments beside each other, photo's of course and random misc evidence.

[ajm_80 0]

hcj thanks for all your comments, they're very useful...

Regarding your additional ideas:

- evidence of joint debts (for example joint credit cards) we have no joint debt together

- utility bills in both names or some in one name and some in the other spouse's name

- copy of your drivers license to show address and as another photo ID good idea thanks

- for any recurring statements (bank account, utilities etc) recommend that you send a selection -- one every few months for the period between your AOS interview and the present time, not just one single statement ok

- does USC spouse work? show his/her paystubs direct deposited into same joint checking account

She does not work at the moment actually, so showing traffic going into our joint account from her is not so easy right now

- joint memberships to gym, Costco, Blockbuster, etc. From people's experience, does this stuff actually help? I mean I added her to my Blockbuster account without her even being present in the store!

Thanks again.

[hcj 0]

- joint memberships to gym, Costco, Blockbuster, etc. From people's experience, does this stuff actually help? I mean I added her to my Blockbuster account without her even being present in the store!

You're very welcome. This last bit is probably the least useful evidence, I agree. I included our gym membership cards just for the heck of it (and since I was photocopying a full page of joint credit cards and had extra space), but am sure we would have been approved without it.

On joint debts -- we didn't have joint debts either so we provided proof of joint credit cards. It's something I wanted to add since we had no joint mortgage/home ownership, no joint car loan/car ownership, etc. If you have joint credit cards I would include just a photocopy of both cards showing the same account number, if you do not I don't think it's a big deal, the rest of your package looks good.