Is TONS of evidence really necessary for I-751?

[mindthegap 2,590]

4 minutes ago, Reed1812 said:

One more thing. I see a few people have added their wedding certificate to the ROC. 

 

USCIS had this for my first AOS, is it necessary again?

Could be useful for demonstrating a name change….a sign of commitment.

 

Otherwise, no. 

[kittykat88 8]

absolutely my husband and I brought 1 picture to our interview and apparently it wasnt enough so we had to go through our instagram profiles, show them our adoption of our cat on the humane society IG page and show them our keys were the same. 

[mindthegap 2,590]

16 minutes ago, kittykat88 said:

and show them our keys were the same. 

W t f 😂

This right here demonstrates how utterly ridiculous this is.

What if you didn’t bring your key because you travelled there & back together? What if you had an electronic key fob or keypad/thumb pad/app instead of a physical key ? What if you live in a fancy Manhattan apartment building which doesn’t need keys because it has a full time doorman? 
 

 

 

 

Edited July 14, 2021 by mindthegap

[USC4SPOUSE 506]

5 hours ago, Reed1812 said:

Great, thanks. I can see that the form states Applicant/Petitioner in the contract details box. 

 

Am I able to send 2, one for my wife (US Citizen) and one for myself?

 

Cheers

@Reed1812 I would just send one G-1145 to get text message notifications. You can always create two USCIS accounts to get updates if you would like. That's fine.  

[kittykat88 8]

2 minutes ago, mindthegap said:

W t f 😂

This right here demonstrates how utterly ridiculous this is.

What if you didn’t bring your key because you travelled there & back together? What if you had an electronic key fob or keypad/thumb pad/app instead of a physical key ? What if you live in a fancy Manhattan apartment building which doesn’t need keys because it has a full time doorman? 
 

 

 

 

well it gets worse, because of the pandemic and lockdowns and the fact i had a job the conditional green card expired. I have to go through the process again to file for cr1 and who knows when my I -130 will be even approved......in the meantime i have been told i cannot enter the usa to see my husband to see my husband and the B2 visa isnt possible because the embassy in London has been closed (who knows when that will ever open again). The system does not work

[USC4SPOUSE 506]

30 minutes ago, Reed1812 said:

One more thing. I see a few people have added their wedding certificate to the ROC. 

 

USCIS had this for my first AOS, is it necessary again?

@Reed1812 we added a copy of the marriage certificate as proof of family relationship between the petitioner and US citizen spouse. The I-751 does not state it is required but it seems like everyone includes it, so we did. Same with the US citizen's passport. We included it. 

[USC4SPOUSE 506]

10 minutes ago, kittykat88 said:

well it gets worse, because of the pandemic and lockdowns and the fact i had a job the conditional green card expired. I have to go through the process again to file for cr1 and who knows when my I -130 will be even approved......in the meantime i have been told i cannot enter the usa to see my husband to see my husband and the B2 visa isnt possible because the embassy in London has been closed (who knows when that will ever open again). The system does not work

@kittykat88Did you officially abandon your permanent resident status? I am wondering if you can just apply for a returning resident visa (SB-1) instead of starting over with the I-130.

 

[kittykat88 8]

Just now, USC4SPOUSE said:

@kittykat88Did you officially abandon your permanent resident status? I am wondering if you can just apply for a returning resident visa (SB-1) instead of starting over with the I-130.

 

No I did not officially abandon my permanent residence. I am not eligible for a returning resident visa since i was a conditional greencard holder (not a permanent holder). The embassy website specifically states this and technically I could have taken a flight (I wasn't in hospital nor was i incapacitated) I chose not to risk it because of the pandemic and my employment at the time so in USCIS eyes the argument won't hold and i don't fancy exaggerating the truth to an immigration officer. I am hoping that given i already have an A number it may go a little quicker or maybe they will be offended by the fact my green card expired LOL without filing for adjustment of status.

[kittykat88 8]

1 minute ago, kittykat88 said:

No I did not officially abandon my permanent residence. I am not eligible for a returning resident visa since i was a conditional greencard holder (not a permanent holder). The embassy website specifically states this and technically I could have taken a flight (I wasn't in hospital nor was i incapacitated) I chose not to risk it because of the pandemic and my employment at the time so in USCIS eyes the argument won't hold and i don't fancy exaggerating the truth to an immigration officer. I am hoping that given i already have an A number it may go a little quicker or maybe they will be offended by the fact my green card expired LOL without filing for adjustment of status.

Unfortunately USCIS officer said that given the facts and circumstances I would need to start over. Given I have an A number that whilst its technically abandoned there is an A number so CBP told my spouse that I would have serious issues at the port of entry. A B2 visa is an unlikely dream atm as the embassy told me they are not open to normal processing/ appointments and reopening is a TBD. I do feel a little panicky at the moment and a little uncertain about the next few months. I am just thanksful i have a good job in London and I have my health.

[USC4SPOUSE 506]

6 minutes ago, kittykat88 said:

No I did not officially abandon my permanent residence. I am not eligible for a returning resident visa since i was a conditional greencard holder (not a permanent holder). The embassy website specifically states this and technically I could have taken a flight (I wasn't in hospital nor was i incapacitated) I chose not to risk it because of the pandemic and my employment at the time so in USCIS eyes the argument won't hold and i don't fancy exaggerating the truth to an immigration officer. I am hoping that given i already have an A number it may go a little quicker or maybe they will be offended by the fact my green card expired LOL without filing for adjustment of status.

@kittykat88 It is interesting they told you that a conditional green card holder does not qualify for a returning resident visa. This person had a conditional green card and stayed out of the US for longer than a year. It seems maybe the issue was that you did not have an emergency/reason to justify staying outside the US for longer than 1 year. 

 

 

 

[kittykat88 8]

11 minutes ago, USC4SPOUSE said:

@kittykat88 It is interesting they told you that a conditional green card holder does not qualify for a returning resident visa. This person had a conditional green card and stayed out of the US for longer than a year. It seems maybe the issue was that you did not have an emergency/reason to justify staying outside the US for longer than 1 year. 

Sorry, to be clear here and to other prospective readers who may want to file for a returning visa - I wasn't eligible for the returning visa because my green card had expired and I hadn't filed for the adjustment of status given I was living in the UK at the time. The story above is different - her CR1 is still in date.

 

Fortunately I also had no personal emergency (outside of pandemic) I was working hard in London and couldn't take time out of my life to go and sit in the USA and file for a re entry permit. One can say it is just life right? Those are the consequences of living life and working in different countries. As the saying goes, keep calm and carry on.

 

 

 

[Scandi 4,166]

24 minutes ago, USC4SPOUSE said:

@kittykat88 It is interesting they told you that a conditional green card holder does not qualify for a returning resident visa. This person had a conditional green card and stayed out of the US for longer than a year. It seems maybe the issue was that you did not have an emergency/reason to justify staying outside the US for longer than 1 year. 

 

 

 

The issue was probably that she didn't file for ROC, so her status was terminated. 

[USC4SPOUSE 506]

18 minutes ago, Scandi said:

The issue was probably that she didn't file for ROC, so her status was terminated. 

Thank you @Scandi. I agree. It seems that the other case stayed outside of the US for a year and filed for the SB-1 before the conditional green card expired. That makes sense.

[kittykat88 8]

4 minutes ago, USC4SPOUSE said:

Thank you @Scandi. I agree. It seems that the other case stayed outside of the US for a year and filed for the SB-1 before the conditional green card expired. That makes sense.

Yes exactly (I explained this in full on a previous reply). I am perfectly fine with having to file again...I am simply wondering if anyone has done this recently and if so how long does it take? Any info much appreciated. Thank you.

[USC4SPOUSE 506]

1 minute ago, kittykat88 said:

Yes exactly (I explained this in full on a previous reply). I am perfectly fine with having to file again...I am simply wondering if anyone has done this recently and if so how long does it take? Any info much appreciated. Thank you.

I must have missed your explanation.