I 751 With Waiver Application Update

[notquitesurehow 9]

On 10/14/2019 at 10:52 PM, Villanelle said:

@kris.nIts called an affidavit. You can use google to find some sample templates if you need to but you want to include an explanation of the relationship from courtship to divorce. 

 

Use the name you want on the 751 and it will be the name printed on your GC. If you do not fill out the 751 with maiden name you will get a card in your married name and then have to pay (apx 600) to change the name on it later. 

 

You can include old evidence they already have but its best to include as much new evidence as you can

 

Your card can NOT be revoked because you are no longer married! Not sure where you got that from? You just need to make sure you file 751 before the card expires. If you are filing under a waiver then you can file at any time (earlier) but do not file late. Do not travel until you get the NOA for the 751. You need that along with your expired GC to travel. 

Thank you @Villanelle, this was all super helpful! 
I thought an affidavit needs  to be sworn and (ideally) notarized and mostly applicable in the event that someone else was testifying about the validity of the marriage? If I'm the one writing it, explaining the circumstances of the relationship, I thought a simple letter should suffice, but then again, I might be wrong. 

I don't honestly remember where and if I ever read anything about the possibility of the card being revoked after divorce or simply became extra paranoid at a certain point and started believing this myself, but I've definitely been putting off any travel plans for any potential complications for until after I have filed the I-751. When I'll be travelling for work I will still have a valid card but upon re-entry it will be expiring in a little less than two months. I am still hoping to have the NOA before then so I can take it with me. 

 

Just one more question I've been wondering about is this: in the I-751 form,  Part 1, Question 21 is "If you're married, is this a different marriage than the one through which you gained conditional resident status?" . Since I am not currently married, I would venture to guess that the answer is "No" but it confuses me as it feel like it also implies I am still in the same marriage, which is not the case? I was just wondering if it's possibly meant to be left blank, but that's rarely the case, so I think I'm gonna go with "No" after all. Still, some reassurance would be helpful! 

 

This process has been way to stressful and mostly emotionally exhausting. I appreciate all of your help so much!

[HappyAndIKnowIt 24]

On 11/10/2019 at 12:17 AM, kris.n said:

Thank you @Villanelle, this was all super helpful! 
I thought an affidavit needs  to be sworn and (ideally) notarized and mostly applicable in the event that someone else was testifying about the validity of the marriage? If I'm the one writing it, explaining the circumstances of the relationship, I thought a simple letter should suffice, but then again, I might be wrong. 

I don't honestly remember where and if I ever read anything about the possibility of the card being revoked after divorce or simply became extra paranoid at a certain point and started believing this myself, but I've definitely been putting off any travel plans for any potential complications for until after I have filed the I-751. When I'll be travelling for work I will still have a valid card but upon re-entry it will be expiring in a little less than two months. I am still hoping to have the NOA before then so I can take it with me. 

 

Just one more question I've been wondering about is this: in the I-751 form,  Part 1, Question 21 is "If you're married, is this a different marriage than the one through which you gained conditional resident status?" . Since I am not currently married, I would venture to guess that the answer is "No" but it confuses me as it feel like it also implies I am still in the same marriage, which is not the case? I was just wondering if it's possibly meant to be left blank, but that's rarely the case, so I think I'm gonna go with "No" after all. Still, some reassurance would be helpful! 

 

This process has been way to stressful and mostly emotionally exhausting. I appreciate all of your help so much!

Read the form's instructions.  In this case, they say to "Type or print N/A".  Various other forms might say to leave blank, just check the instructions for whatever form you are filing.

 

[notquitesurehow 9]

On 11/12/2019 at 5:50 PM, HappyAndIKnowIt said:

Read the form's instructions.  In this case, they say to "Type or print N/A".  Various other forms might say to leave blank, just check the instructions for whatever form you are filing.

 

Hi, @HappyAndIKnowIt, thanks for the tip. I did read the instructions on filling out the form and while they do say to type or print N/A, I'm afraid that since it's a "Yes" or "No" question, they may consider me typing N/A (since not currently married) not fully answering the question?

[HappyAndIKnowIt 24]

11 hours ago, kris.n said:

Hi, @HappyAndIKnowIt, thanks for the tip. I did read the instructions on filling out the form and while they do say to type or print N/A, I'm afraid that since it's a "Yes" or "No" question, they may consider me typing N/A (since not currently married) not fully answering the question?

Nah.  If the question doesn't apply to your circumstances, such as the "If you ..." part of their question fails, then "N/A" is appropriate.  N/A means "Not Applicable" or does not apply.

[lucy2017 1]

Thank you everyone for making this thread very infomative.

My short background about my filing dates:

Filed my I-751 waiver in August 2017, received RFE in January 2019, replied to RFE on March 2019 and now I received interview in January 2020.

My attorney offered me her attendance during an interview. Do anyone know if bringing the attorney to an interview is useful or if there are any negative impacts. Also if you guys can share some information on what kind of questions IO ask and do we need to bring all documents to interview including what we already have submitted while filing I-751 waiver? Any input is greatly appreciated. Thank you again.

[DSOTM1973 52]

11 hours ago, lucy2017 said:

Thank you everyone for making this thread very infomative.

My short background about my filing dates:

Filed my I-751 waiver in August 2017, received RFE in January 2019, replied to RFE on March 2019 and now I received interview in January 2020.

My attorney offered me her attendance during an interview. Do anyone know if bringing the attorney to an interview is useful or if there are any negative impacts. Also if you guys can share some information on what kind of questions IO ask and do we need to bring all documents to interview including what we already have submitted while filing I-751 waiver? Any input is greatly appreciated. Thank you again.

 

 

Attorney is good for emotional support. She will not answer any question, and probably will not talk unless the office cross a line or asked for something s/he shouldn't ask (which barely happens)... If you can afford it, then take it, if not, then don't.

Read your interview letter, and bring what they asking for. Bring original copies of documents and/or any new evidence you accumulated if you have any. If they ask you for something you don't have at the interview, they will send you an RFE to send them what they need.

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~~As there have been multiple hijack posts in this thread derailing it from the OP. It is now locked to further replies. i know it seems like a good idea to post in a thread that is the similar in topic. But it is not, the questions posted and replies start to mix up and can cause some major confusion to the thread. Please if you have a question for your own case start your own thread. It really is in your best interest.~~