Traveling just before I-751 Process

[rtheman 0]

I've read the FAQ and the list here, and it seems that should my wife and I go on an overseas trip (Hong Kong) before we file for her I-751 all she needs is her country (S.Africa) passport and her Temp. Green Card; is that correct? Since her temp Green Card doesn't expire until 26Mar 2008 we should be OK when we come back through custom (LAX), no?

I might just be a bit paranoid and anxious, but we plan to file the I-751 exactly 90 days prior to Temp. Green Card expiration date (26Jan'08). But since that's a Sat. I figure it won't matter that much to send it in the following Monday (28Jan'08). Plus, rather than using attorney as we've done thus far in our process (K1 visa) we plan on filing the I-751 ourselves since it seems like it's only ONE form with various evidences, is that how you all persieves this? Though I am reading a bit of "horror" story with RFE and interviews which I don't think are good per se, but aside from bank statements, credit card, house deeds, utilities bills, life insurance, and 401(k) I'm just not sure what else to include without inundate them only to get RFE and/or interviews.

Let me know what you all think for our travel and filing for I-751. Sorry for being verbose, but these has been on our minds and don't have anyone to consult with...

-Rich

[Emo 0]

You will be fine to travel.

Enjoy your trip

Where do you read "horror" story with RFE and interviews?

[rtheman 0]

The "horror" stories I'm referring to are people who sent in plenty of evidences and I assume they filled out the application corrects, receive these RFE without any reasons - at least none that I've read. Therefore, coming into I-751 solo now (without an attorney) we are a bit timid about this whole process even though it seems like it should be a breeze as compare with our K1 or Adjust of Status.

Where do you read "horror" story with RFE and interviews?

[Marilyn. 340]

you don't have to worry about sending the I-751 out exactly 90 days before it expires... you can file it anywhere between 90 days and the day your conditional (not temporary) green card expires

your conditional green card is good until the day it expires.... it doesn't expire 90 days before the date on the card.....

Edited June 12, 2007 by MarilynP

[Dakine 26]

I've read the FAQ and the list here, and it seems that should my wife and I go on an overseas trip (Hong Kong) before we file for her I-751 all she needs is her country (S.Africa) passport and her Temp. Green Card; is that correct? Since her temp Green Card doesn't expire until 26Mar 2008 we should be OK when we come back through custom (LAX), no?

I might just be a bit paranoid and anxious, but we plan to file the I-751 exactly 90 days prior to Temp. Green Card expiration date (26Jan'08). But since that's a Sat. I figure it won't matter that much to send it in the following Monday (28Jan'08). Plus, rather than using attorney as we've done thus far in our process (K1 visa) we plan on filing the I-751 ourselves since it seems like it's only ONE form with various evidences, is that how you all persieves this? Though I am reading a bit of "horror" story with RFE and interviews which I don't think are good per se, but aside from bank statements, credit card, house deeds, utilities bills, life insurance, and 401(k) I'm just not sure what else to include without inundate them only to get RFE and/or interviews.

Let me know what you all think for our travel and filing for I-751. Sorry for being verbose, but these has been on our minds and don't have anyone to consult with...

-Rich

The person that did our AOS interview informed me that "The more ammo the better" when we submit to remove conditions as it will help in not having another interview!

Don't forget the notarized letters from 2 peeps that have known you since the "get go" that are willing to testify if needed that you have a bonafide marriage.

[rtheman 0]

Got you guys. I think we've got a fairly intensive list such as bank statements, bills that we are currently collecting so we will have a year's worth of these bills. I'm also going to get a new set of checks w/ both our names and our new address (we bought a home last yr), as well as those IRS transcript dated back 3 years.

But overall, it doesn't sound like THAT difficult and thankful to have this forum and people like you all to help out.

[Marilyn. 340]

I would just include some recent bills... not a year's worth.... maybe include one of the first bills and one of the latest bills but I wouldn't include all of them....