I-751 July 2017 Filers

[janet&adonis 57]

4 hours ago, del8ert said:

Hello, wife and I will be filing on Monday. How many of you sent Tax transcripts instead of tax returns?

my first pkg i sent two transcripts and most recent return. on second pkg i sent all transcripts.

[mrs thb 331]

3 hours ago, ChristinaG said:

 

Hmmmm that brings up an interesting question, and probably one for another thread..... to file for citizenship or not.... there are so many pro's and con's.... as a Canadian, we can have dual, but I honestly don't know if I'd want to.....   hubby and I really haven't talked about it much, the last two years have been an absolute whirlwind. It was usually left at "we'll cross that bridge when we get there"..... 

Likewise.

 

About a month ago, I had lunch at the library (I was on a course) and there right in front of me was study guide for becoming an American citizen.  Holy.....to my amazement, I was rather shocked when I perused it.  I bet half of America would fail if given the test!  Yes, I know they make it easy. to pass...but this study guide was B.I.G.!!

 

As an fyi, you may want to research the guides to pension, retirement, etc.  Somewhere I recall reading if your not a citizen you are not entitled to it should he die.  But, I guess that's another (huge) bridge to cross.  Hence, I'm gearing up to become one.

[mrs thb 331]

4 hours ago, del8ert said:

Hello, wife and I will be filing on Monday. How many of you sent Tax transcripts instead of tax returns?

Transcripts.....fast and easy.  You get them right off the website.

[mrs thb 331]

2 hours ago, theanswerisdance said:

 My patriotism for Canada rivals the most patriotic Americans!! 

Mine too.  

 

I find it very difficult to participate in red, white and blue events.  As much as I admire the patriotism of Americans.....through and through, I AM CANADIAN!  Thankfully, my husband understands.

 

[Sanderson3 0]

I apologize to whoever responded to my previous post. It's been a while since I've been on here & I apparently can't even figure out how to reply... Bare with me lol. Another question though - section 4 is my husband's info, right? Then again in Part 7? The wording is throwing me off. I know he's the petitioner, I'm the applicant... But why does it seem like they requested more of his info than mine? 

[mrs thb 331]

14 minutes ago, Sanderson3 said:

I apologize to whoever responded to my previous post. It's been a while since I've been on here & I apparently can't even figure out how to reply... Bare with me lol. Another question though - section 4 is my husband's info, right? Then again in Part 7? The wording is throwing me off. I know he's the petitioner, I'm the applicant... But why does it seem like they requested more of his info than mine? 

Yes, you are correct.  Part 1 is all about you, the person wishing to remove conditions also known as the petitioner.  Part 4 is all about the USC, which I am guessing is your husband.  You complete part 7 as your are the petitioner and he completes part 8 as the spouse and the USC.

 

Don't stress about forgetting how this site works...I did the same once I returned.

[del8ert 10]

5 hours ago, theanswerisdance said:

We sent transcripts as they are apparently preferred over returns. I have read that a lot of people didn't bother with transcripts because it was "too much hassle", but it took me all of about 10 minutes to do the online paperwork and print them right from home. 

Thank you! I finally got the IRS website to work with me. It was not verifying my phone number. My wife's information pulled it up like a breeze though. 

[Sanderson3 0]

8 minutes ago, mrs thb said:

Yes, you are correct.  Part 1 is all about you, the person wishing to remove conditions also known as the petitioner.  Part 4 is all about the USC, which I am guessing is your husband.  You complete part 7 as your are the petitioner and he completes part 8 as the spouse and the USC.

 

Don't stress about forgetting how this site works...I did the same once I returned.

Aaah, okay - thank you. I messed that up completely so I'm glad I asked! I thought he was the petitioner  Maybe that was just for the I-130? Gosh, that feels like ages ago... now I'm back to having no idea what I'm doing lol 

[mrs thb 331]

6 minutes ago, Sanderson3 said:

Aaah, okay - thank you. I messed that up completely so I'm glad I asked! I thought he was the petitioner  Maybe that was just for the I-130? Gosh, that feels like ages ago... now I'm back to having no idea what I'm doing lol 

It's backward this time.  You are the petitioner wishing for your conditional gc to be removed.  It is confusing, I agree.

 

And as for the evidence, there's a billion ways to interpret what's needed.  Follow your gut on what you think is enough.  There's overkill, then there is overkill!  If you read up on the guides...specifically the I 751 by cookie cat and june 2017 filers you should get enough info on what you need to include.  Personally, I did not inundate USCIS with overload.  I'm about quality not quantity and work by the premise that sometimes less is more.

[User007 93]

Money order was cashed yesterday so I feel good knowing that the package arrived all in one piece. I was so worry because I paid for it to go in two days and ended up arriving after a week 🤦‍♀️

[theanswerisdance 144]

6 hours ago, ChristinaG said:

 

Hmmmm that brings up an interesting question, and probably one for another thread..... to file for citizenship or not.... there are so many pro's and con's.... as a Canadian, we can have dual, but I honestly don't know if I'd want to.....   hubby and I really haven't talked about it much, the last two years have been an absolute whirlwind. It was usually left at "we'll cross that bridge when we get there"..... 

I came across this thread from a couple of years ago and really appreciated the insightful answers provided. Definitely giving me food for thought. I'm glad we have almost a year to decide!
 

 

Edited July 14, 2017 by theanswerisdance

[CeeMu 45]

3 hours ago, Mrs_Lyds said:

Money order was cashed yesterday so I feel good knowing that the package arrived all in one piece. I was so worry because I paid for it to go in two days and ended up arriving after a week 🤦‍♀️

How can i check if money order is cashed? 

[User007 93]

2 hours ago, CeeMu said:

How can i check if money order is cashed? 

my husband checked it but I'm pretty sure he went here : https://www.westernunion.com/us/en/self-service/app/tracktransfer

 

or depending or the company u got the money order, google check status of money order and u ll get the link.

[Ksenia_O 696]

10 hours ago, janet&adonis said:

on my second i-751 pkg i sent usps priority with signature confirmation to the po box

same here we sent our I-751 package with signature  confirmation.

[User007 93]

I'm pretty sure that's the noa. Wooooohooo... so they received package on Monday, Thursday they cashed the money order, Friday I receive NOA. Not bad at all