I-751 April 2018 Filers

[heatheve 40]

Just mailed our I-751 package to CSC this morning! Used a USPS Priority Flat Rate box and it should reach Laguna Niguel by Wednesday.

 

Was eligible to submit my petition since February 12th and finally got around to it. Looking forward to hearing from other April filers!

[ArchieD 16]

My eligibility filling date is 4/14. After reading a lot of threads, I feel like ready to apply for N400 as well LOL. 

[lance&carrie 4]

Just submitted mine for the 3rd time!   First time (sent March 7th, delivered 9th) I had downloaded the form beginning of December and then didn't even think to check again before filing in March and the form expired in mid December!  Sent the whole package back all pulled apart.   Resent it on March 19th (same day I got it back from USCIS) and was delivered on 21st, I received it back today 4/2 saying I need to include a copy of I-551 which is my green card and was ALREADY INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE!  It was still in there when they returned it to me so they must be buying time or something?!  Resent today...third time lucky hopefully!  My green card expired on March 21st and I'm due to leave the country on vacation in 2 weeks....if anyone has any ideas how to speed this up..........????  Or whether it would be too risky to leave the country if I haven't received my NOA yet?   I can have my family post it to me once it comes for returning to USA....comments?  

Is there a spreadsheet started for April filers?

 

[heatheve 40]

Wow that's frustrating. I included a copy of my conditional green card right after my I-751 form, I hope they don't overlook it.

 

Can't provide any advice on your vacation plans, but maybe others can chime in.

 

There's no spreadsheet for April filers, not sure what the best way is to create one. If anyone wants to, please feel free.

 

5 minutes ago, lance&carrie said:

Just submitted mine for the 3rd time!   First time (sent March 7th, delivered 9th) I had downloaded the form beginning of December and then didn't even think to check again before filing in March and the form expired in mid December!  Sent the whole package back all pulled apart.   Resent it on March 19th (same day I got it back from USCIS) and was delivered on 21st, I received it back today 4/2 saying I need to include a copy of I-551 which is my green card and was ALREADY INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE!  It was still in there when they returned it to me so they must be buying time or something?!  Resent today...third time lucky hopefully!  My green card expired on March 21st and I'm due to leave the country on vacation in 2 weeks....if anyone has any ideas how to speed this up..........????  Or whether it would be too risky to leave the country if I haven't received my NOA yet?   I can have my family post it to me once it comes for returning to USA....comments?  

Is there a spreadsheet started for April filers?

 

[Waittrain 17]

6 minutes ago, lance&carrie said:

Just submitted mine for the 3rd time!   First time (sent March 7th, delivered 9th) I had downloaded the form beginning of December and then didn't even think to check again before filing in March and the form expired in mid December!  Sent the whole package back all pulled apart.   Resent it on March 19th (same day I got it back from USCIS) and was delivered on 21st, I received it back today 4/2 saying I need to include a copy of I-551 which is my green card and was ALREADY INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE!  It was still in there when they returned it to me so they must be buying time or something?!  Resent today...third time lucky hopefully!  My green card expired on March 21st and I'm due to leave the country on vacation in 2 weeks....if anyone has any ideas how to speed this up..........????  Or whether it would be too risky to leave the country if I haven't received my NOA yet?   I can have my family post it to me once it comes for returning to USA....comments?  

Is there a spreadsheet started for April filers?

 

without NOA1 you should not leave.

[lance&carrie 4]

Ok thanks for the advice on vacationing...I feel too nervous to anyway I think after 2 returns!   Yes I also put my copy of green card right after the form and also included a table of contents but......someone was feeling lazy that day!

[heatheve 40]

You and me both! I've been reading up on N400 and what's required so I won't be as frazzled next year around this time.

 

1 hour ago, ArchieD said:

My eligibility filling date is 4/14. After reading a lot of threads, I feel like ready to apply for N400 as well LOL. 

1 minute ago, lance&carrie said:

Ok thanks for the advice on vacationing...I feel too nervous to anyway I think after 2 returns!   Yes I also put my copy of green card right after the form and also included a table of contents but......someone was feeling lazy that day!

That's really frustrating. I'm sorry to hear that, hoping for better luck for everyone all around.

[ArchieD 16]

46 minutes ago, heatheve said:

You and me both! I've been reading up on N400 and what's required so I won't be as frazzled next year around this time.

 

CSC's just approved October 2016 cases. It is 18 months to be exact. 

[Anggva 22]

I submitted my package on March 31, according to tracking it's been delivered yesterday. Now it's time to wait...

[waiting4areason 13]

Sent Hubby's package on March 31st as well and it was delivered yesterday. So now we wait for NO1 which I hope will come fast

[LinJoe 117]

Hi guys! We will be eligible to submit our ROC this Friday. I've been reading and it looks like it's taking anywhere from 17-19 months for processing!   On the plus side, at least this wait is WITH our spouse and not with them overseas.

I'm putting together my cover letter and index of items today and tomorrow will assemble everything for mailing. Also, my husband and I have been living with my parents to save money for a house, so we don't have lease, utility or mortgage paperwork to show. Should I state that in my cover letter too?

Here's what we have so far (2-hole punched at the top and will assemble together with ACCO fastners):

I-751 petition

check for I-751 + biometric fee

copy of hubby's GC (front and back)

copy of both of our Driver License showing same address

copy of bank statement showing joint account with both names

copy of credit cards showing same account

copy of letter from credit card company stating we are on the same account

copy of credit card statements (only 2 months worth)

copy of tax returns (2015, 2016 & 2017) (should i have gotten the tax transcripts or is the tax returns that we filed enough?)

copy of my benefits enrollments from 2015-2018 showing hubby on my health insurance plan - also shows hubby as my beneficiary to employer provided Basic life insurance plan

copy of letter from life insurance company showing hubby listed as beneficiary

copy of our Legal Shield cards showing both of us having same account for pre-paid legal service

copy of letters and cards from friends and family addressed to both of us showing same address

copy of TMobile statement showing we are both on the family plan

Affidavits (notarized) from 3 friends and my brother stating genuine marriage (I know affidavits don't hold much weight but it's listed on the instructions form so figured better to have it and they not care versus not have it and they ask later causing a delay)

Photos from 2015 - 2018 showing time vacation/travel, with my family, with his family, with friends (approximately 30...again, i know it's a lot but rather have more than not enough)

copy of flight itineraries

copy of hotel reservations

copy of wedding invitations addressed to both of us at same address

copy of WhatsApp chat log from when hubby was in India visiting sick mother for a month

copy of call log while hubby was in india

 

Think that's enough? I want to get through this without any issues/RFE/Interview. Good luck everyone!

[UsGer 16]

Filed My I751 on Monday 4/2, 

Now the waiting game begins once again, feels like we’ve just been trough this. 

 

Good luck and lots of patience for everyone filing in April. 

[heatheve 40]

@LinJoe I had affidavits written and signed by my in-laws who we live with (to explain our lack of rental agreement, utility bills, etc.)

 

For credit card statements, I provided everything from the month we got married up until the closure of the card (in November 2017). For T-Mobile I included every statement showing our family plan.

 

I suggest writing a letter to explain any gaps the officer may find in your documentation. My husband returned to school, so we wrote and signed a letter explaining that he left his job to pursue a different career and isn't working at the moment.

[ArchieD 16]

1 hour ago, LinJoe said:

copy of tax returns (2015, 2016 & 2017) (should i have gotten the tax transcripts or is the tax returns that we filed enough?)

I would suggest to go with tax transcripts. If you send the copy of tax return, you should have including W2 or 1099. Some folks even got RFE when sending tax transcripts though. 

 

Good luck!

[LinJoe 117]

59 minutes ago, heatheve said:

@LinJoe I had affidavits written and signed by my in-laws who we live with (to explain our lack of rental agreement, utility bills, etc.)

 

For credit card statements, I provided everything from the month we got married up until the closure of the card (in November 2017). For T-Mobile I included every statement showing our family plan.

 

I suggest writing a letter to explain any gaps the officer may find in your documentation. My husband returned to school, so we wrote and signed a letter explaining that he left his job to pursue a different career and isn't working at the moment.

Thank you. I will include a letter from my parents as well. 

 

 

42 minutes ago, ArchieD said:

I would suggest to go with tax transcripts. If you send the copy of tax return, you should have including W2 or 1099. Some folks even got RFE when sending tax transcripts though. 

 

Good luck!

Getting tax transcript will take 5-10 days, right? I should've thought to do that weeks ago. 

I will include the W2 with the tax returns. I also submitted the tax returns online so i have the cover page from Turbo Tax that shows when it was submitted and the email from the IRS saying it was accepted. I can also include the screen shot from my bank account that shows my refund amount. do you think that might work? i'd hate to get an RFE because i didn't send the transcript though even with that proof. dilemma.