I-751 March 2019 Filers

[Scandi 4,166]

Supporting Documents When Applying for Citizenship through Marriage

To apply for naturalization, you must submit Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, and the USCIS filing fees. In Part 1 of the application, you’ll need to select item 1B, “You are at least 18 years of age and have been a lawful permanent resident of the United States for at least 3 years. In addition, you have been married to and living with the same U.S. citizen spouse for the last 3 years, and your spouse has been a U.S. citizen for the last 3 years at the time you filed your Form N-400.”

Under this provision, the burden is on you to establish that you are married and living in marital union with a U.S. citizen. Bring the following items to your interview if you are applying for citizenship through marriage:

• Proof of Spouse’s U.S. Citizenship

  Provide evidence that your spouse has been a U.S. citizen for at least three years at the time you file Form N-400. Examples of acceptable documents include: birth certificate, U.S. Passport (if valid and unexpired), Certificate of Naturalization, Certificate of Citizenship, or Form FS-240 Consular Report of Birth Abroad.

• Proof of Marriage

  Provide evidence of a legal marriage. The applicant must establish validity of his or her marriage. In general, the legal validity of a marriage is determined by the law of the place where the marriage was celebrated. Examples of acceptable documents include: marriage certificate or other official civil record to establish that the marriage is legal and valid.

• Proof that Prior Marriages have been Terminated

  If either spouse had a prior marriage, evidence should be submitted that proves all prior marriages have been terminated. Examples of acceptable documents include: divorce decree, annulment and death certificate.

• Proof of Marital Union

  Provide evidence that you and your spouse have lived in marital union for at least three years at the time you file your Form N-400. Examples of acceptable documents that have both spouses’ names include: joint bank and credit card statements, leases or mortgages, birth certificates of children, insurance policies, IRS-certified copies of the income tax forms that you and your spouse filed for the past three years (or an IRS tax return transcript for the last three years).

 

https://citizenpath.com/citizenship-through-marriage/

[Crazy Cat 41,845]

11 minutes ago, Scandi said:

Supporting Documents When Applying for Citizenship through Marriage

To apply for naturalization, you must submit Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, and the USCIS filing fees. In Part 1 of the application, you’ll need to select item 1B, “You are at least 18 years of age and have been a lawful permanent resident of the United States for at least 3 years. In addition, you have been married to and living with the same U.S. citizen spouse for the last 3 years, and your spouse has been a U.S. citizen for the last 3 years at the time you filed your Form N-400.”

Under this provision, the burden is on you to establish that you are married and living in marital union with a U.S. citizen. Bring the following items to your interview if you are applying for citizenship through marriage:

• Proof of Spouse’s U.S. Citizenship

  Provide evidence that your spouse has been a U.S. citizen for at least three years at the time you file Form N-400. Examples of acceptable documents include: birth certificate, U.S. Passport (if valid and unexpired), Certificate of Naturalization, Certificate of Citizenship, or Form FS-240 Consular Report of Birth Abroad.

• Proof of Marriage

  Provide evidence of a legal marriage. The applicant must establish validity of his or her marriage. In general, the legal validity of a marriage is determined by the law of the place where the marriage was celebrated. Examples of acceptable documents include: marriage certificate or other official civil record to establish that the marriage is legal and valid.

• Proof that Prior Marriages have been Terminated

  If either spouse had a prior marriage, evidence should be submitted that proves all prior marriages have been terminated. Examples of acceptable documents include: divorce decree, annulment and death certificate.

• Proof of Marital Union

  Provide evidence that you and your spouse have lived in marital union for at least three years at the time you file your Form N-400. Examples of acceptable documents that have both spouses’ names include: joint bank and credit card statements, leases or mortgages, birth certificates of children, insurance policies, IRS-certified copies of the income tax forms that you and your spouse filed for the past three years (or an IRS tax return transcript for the last three years).

 

https://citizenpath.com/citizenship-through-marriage/

I agree that applying under the 5 year requirement is easier.......but this is a tough decision..My wife and I are already discussing it.  She will be eligible under the 3 year requirement in a year. 

[Scandi 4,166]

1 hour ago, missileman said:

I agree that applying under the 5 year requirement is easier.......but this is a tough decision..My wife and I are already discussing it.  She will be eligible under the 3 year requirement in a year. 

Exactly, I'm right there too. Not sure which path to go, both have their ups and downs of course. But right now I think most of us are just so sick and tired of all the work with the ROC filing so we kind of just want a break. A year from now we're probably ready to take on the next step. 

[Vitran 53]

Is it me or all you guys too check your case status couple of time every day? 😳😂

[AstroCanada 206]

17 hours ago, fromthewater said:

Hi friends,

 

2 questions,

1)  Does everyone get a biometrics appointment for I-751 or it's selective?

2) Is there a WAC receipt tracker?

 

🙏

It was 5 1/2 months for us from receipt to biometrics.

[AstroCanada 206]

23 hours ago, Scandi said:

Because the reason you get to file early (under the 3 year rule) is that you are married to the same US citizen for all those 3 years. That means that USCIS wants all kinds of proof of bonafide marriage (just like at the ROC step) which creates a ton more work for the applicant (you already know how bad ROC is in that regard). 

 

When you file under the 5 year rule you don't need to send any relationship proof at all. Meaning very little paperwork = easier.

I don't think you need to send much for this filing.  If you look at the citizenship forums, it appears that joint tax transcripts is enough.

[Scandi 4,166]

3 hours ago, AstroCanada said:

I don't think you need to send much for this filing.  If you look at the citizenship forums, it appears that joint tax transcripts is enough.

Not under the 3 year rule, you will have to send much more than that (or bring it to the interview). But under the 5 year rule, yes.

Edited April 20, 2019 by Scandi

[cammi9988 25]

10 hours ago, Vitran said:

Is it me or all you guys too check your case status couple of time every day? 😳😂

Hi, Is it your most current update say the following? Because you are the only one I saw have the same update.

Fingerprint Review Was Completed

As of April 15, 2019, we completed our review of your fingerprints and are working on your Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence, Receipt Number MSC1990xxxx, at our National Benefits Center location..........

 

[Vitran 53]

1 hour ago, cammi9988 said:

Hi, Is it your most current update say the following? Because you are the only one I saw have the same update.

Fingerprint Review Was Completed

As of April 15, 2019, we completed our review of your fingerprints and are working on your Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence, Receipt Number MSC1990xxxx, at our National Benefits Center location..........

 

Good morning my friend and yes, thats my status too. 

I really hope soon We see some update you know. 

Edited April 20, 2019 by Vitran

[vkbruh1114 56]

We have just got the 18 mo extension letter on 4/11. 

 

No biometrics yet. What’s the usual ETA of biometrics letter after NOA1?

 

 

[Vitran 53]

2 hours ago, vkbruh1114 said:

We have just got the 18 mo extension letter on 4/11. 

 

No biometrics yet. What’s the usual ETA of biometrics letter after NOA1?

 

 

They normally come within a day or two from eachother, but some ppl dont get bio letter as uscis will use their existing fingerprint. 

[vkbruh1114 56]

36 minutes ago, Vitran said:

They normally come within a day or two from eachother, but some ppl dont get bio letter as uscis will use their existing fingerprint. 

Thanks Vitran, do we need to worry as 18 Mo extension letter suffices for now anyways.

[Vitran 53]

18 minutes ago, vkbruh1114 said:

Thanks Vitran, do we need to worry as 18 Mo extension letter suffices for now anyways.

👍🏼

I don't think anybody has a problem in that area, Ive seen ppl getting second extension letter as their first(1yr or 1.5 yr) expired. 

 

All I hope for is to someone pick up the cases and move it faster.

 

 Cheers 

[Bryle 14]

Notice Date: 3/4/19

Sent to: Phoenix, AZ

 

Says California Service Center on my I-797 NOA

Received 18-month GC extension

 

After that, nothing. Haven’t received biometrics yet...

 

[vkbruh1114 56]

3 minutes ago, Bryle said:

Notice Date: 3/4/19

Sent to: Phoenix, AZ

 

Says California Service Center on my I-797 NOA

Received 18-month GC extension

 

After that, nothing. Haven’t received biometrics yet...

 

Cool, in the same boat. Makes me feel better now. Nothing since 4/11 after NOA I-797(18 month extension).