ROC February 2022 filers (merged)

[Sarge2155 4,587]

1 hour ago, ra0010 said:

Quick question: hubby and I have one joint bank account with a certain bank. Well, we moved from West Virginia to Ohio, and that bank is not in Ohio. So we are thinking of switching banks and have indeed opened a new joint bank account in another one. We're wanting to pay utilities in January with that new bank, but I'm thinking it might throw the officer off if the sees 23 statements from one bank and then 1 from another? Is it better to wait until we file and then switch banks? I might be overthinking it, but...

Just write up an explanation and tell them what happened and why the change in banks. Put the explanation in the same tab as your statements. You'll be fine. I had to explain the wife having her own checking and transferring her pay to our joint checking.

[lsu_mike 97]

Looks absolutely fine!   About the bank statements, we just submitted quarterly, not monthly and had no issue.  But, if you wanna submit monthly, then I would.  

 

and as stated in a previous post about the banks, definitely include a letter explaining that.  Also, list the letter on your cover sheet so they know it’s there and to look for it.  
 

Looking at it on its “face”, as long as your 751 is complete with no errors and is submitted in the correct time frame, I see no issues.  You have WAY more than enough of the “weight carrying” documents to show a bona fide marriage.  
 

 

[Rocio0010 5,579]

This monster is getting ready to leave soon! I just need to add the January statements, the i-751, the check and the g-1145. Also, I need to make a copy of the whole package to keep for my records. Thankful for the winter break and the time I could spend putting everything together. I hate rushing last minute!

[Luli123 0]

Thanks! 
this looks great. 
Crossing fingers that everything will be good and get approved, this whole process makes me exhausted already.

I don’t see it fear being separated for the ones you love.

[Rocio0010 5,579]

C’ME ON EVERYONE!!!

Where are the February filers?!

[Sarge2155 4,587]

2 hours ago, Rocio0010 said:

C’ME ON EVERYONE!!!

Where are the February filers?!

I suspect most are still in holiday mode they'll be coming through the door soon. Lots of folks are last minute types!

[Rocio0010 5,579]

Help is greatly appreciated! My monster package is so big that not even the extra large binder clip will help keep it together. I have a rubber band all across it. I definitely do not think we were including anything extra, so reducing the size of our evidence is not a choice. Any ideas?

[Sarge2155 4,587]

1 hour ago, Rocio0010 said:

Help is greatly appreciated! My monster package is so big that not even the extra large binder clip will help keep it together. I have a rubber band all across it. I definitely do not think we were including anything extra, so reducing the size of our evidence is not a choice. Any ideas?

Get those 3" ACCO fasterners  and use a cardboard backing, and you should be good. Sent mine off today 6.2 pounds it fix inside a medium box snugly.

[Rocio0010 5,579]

10 minutes ago, Sarge2155 said:

and use a cardboard backing,

Could you please elaborate? I'm sorry but I am not sure what this is. 

It's funny... today as I was trying to fit my Godzilla in that binder clip I remembered myself one year ago being worried about not having enough evidence! I went overboard lol. But it's all relevant, and the bank statements definitely add up a lot to it!

[Sarge2155 4,587]

11 minutes ago, Rocio0010 said:

Could you please elaborate? I'm sorry but I am not sure what this is. 

It's funny... today as I was trying to fit my Godzilla in that binder clip I remembered myself one year ago being worried about not having enough evidence! I went overboard lol. But it's all relevant, and the bank statements definitely add up a lot to it!

Look on my first post in the January 2022 I-751 Filers and you can see what I mean, you lay out your ACCO clip first then after you have cut the cardboard to match the size (length and width) of your paper use a standard two punch and punch holes in the cardboard (I used two pieces of cardboard together) to make the entire packet firm. Your cardboard will be the backing of your entire packet. Then you just start laying your documents (punched) on top of the backing (in reverse order) I might add until you get to the first document on  top. Do not put a cardboard on top of the packet as that would make it to hard for the USCIS folks to get access to the documents. Follow me now? Check out the thread I referenced and you'll see what I'm talking about!

[Rocio0010 5,579]

3 minutes ago, Sarge2155 said:

Look on my first post in the January 2022 I-751 Filers and you can see what I mean, you lay out your ACCO clip first then after you have cut the cardboard to match the size (length and width) of your paper use a standard two punch and punch holes in the cardboard (I used two pieces of cardboard together) to make the entire packet firm. Your cardboard will be the backing of your entire packet. Then you just start laying your documents (punched) on top of the backing (in reverse order) I might add until you get to the first document on  top. Do not put a cardboard on top of the packet as that would make it to hard for the USCIS folks to get access to the documents. Follow me now? Check out the thread I referenced and you'll see what I'm talking about!

Gotcha! Thanks!

 

[Rocio0010 5,579]

Certainly I’m not the one filing in February?

[Sarge2155 4,587]

58 minutes ago, Rocio0010 said:

Certainly I’m not the one filing in February?

Perhaps it's a bit early yet and also many people do not know about VJ, they actually stumble onto VJ. I'm sure folks will show up soon once they get their stuff together!

[Rocio0010 5,579]

My informed delivery says I have a notice coming from USCIS today! I think it is the reminder to fill ROC.

I am almost ready to file!!! I just need to print the last statements, and to insert the divididers for the exhibits!!!

Of course, I did file for a change of address with USCIS. I also filed for USPS forwarding. However, I can see that the envelope has a USPS seal saying “notify sender of new address”. A couple days ago I called the USCIS non- helpful customer service line and the agent said that the new address will show once I file the package. Ugh!!! So frustrating! I just don’t want to miss any notices as you can imagine. Should I be worried about it?

[USC4SPOUSE 506]

On 12/15/2021 at 12:50 PM, Rocio0010 said:

Hello everyone! Our window opens on 01/29/2022, but just to be on the safer side, we are mailing our ROC package around February 4th. Our package is almost ready to go, so I thought maybe I could start the thread for February filers! ROC fun here we come!

 

This is what our package would look like. Good luck to us all! Let's share our progress!

 

February 4th, 2022

 

USCIS 

Attn: I-751 (Box 21200)

1820 E. Skyharbor Circle S

Suite 100 

Phoenix, AZ 85034-4850

 

ORIGINAL SUBMISSION

RE: I-751 JOINT PETITION TO REMOVE CONDITIONS ON RESIDENCE

Conditional Resident (Petitioner) : xxxx xxxxxxxxx- SSN:xxxxxxxxxxDOB: xxxxxxxxxxx

 

U.S. Citizen Spouse:

xxxx xxxxxxxx SSN: 1- 1656 DOB: xxxxxxxx

 

 

Dear Sir or Madam:

Please find enclosed  a joint Form I-751 and materials to support removal of conditions on residence for my wife, xxxx xxxxxxx. USCIS granted xxxx xxxxxxxxher conditional permanent residence on April 29, 2020.

The materials, which show a merging of our personal and financial lives since marriage (May 17, 2019), are organized in exhibits A- P and tab dividers for your convenience. 

 

Thank you for your prompt processing of this petition and for what we hope is your favorable response at your earliest opportunity.

 

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

xxxx xxxxxxx                                                                                                                      xxxx xxxxxxxxx

 

 

 

 

Table of Contents

Exhibit A: FORM I-751

Original xxxxxxxxBank Personal Check, in the amount of $680.00 for payment of the I-751 Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence + Biometric fee

Enlarged copy of USCIS Form I-551 front and back (Permanent Resident Card)

Original Form I-751 filled and signed by xxxx and xxxx 

Addendum I and II to Form I-751

Copy of form G-1145.

 

Exhibit B: MARRIAGE

Copy of certified marriage certificate between xxxx and xxxx, showing marriage on May 17, 2019 in Morgantown, West Virginia.

 

Exhibit 😄 COHABITATION

Copy of Owners Title Insurance Policy with original recorded warranty deed for the property located at xxxxxxxx

Copy of American Land Title Association Settlement Statement showing xxxx and xxxx as buyers of the property situated at xxxxxxxx. 

Copy of Veterans United pre- approval letter showing xxxx and xxxx as pre-approved for a home loan. Dated: Jun 18, 2021 Signed by Kris Ball (Loan Officer) 

 

Copies of xxxx xxxxxxx and xxxx xxxxxx current drivers’ licenses showing joint residence at xxxxxxxx

Copies of xxxx xxxxxand xxxxxxxxxx old drivers’ licenses showing joint residence at xxxxxxxxx

Copy of xxxx Knotts’s updated Argentinian ID listing address at xxxxxxxxx

Copies of Spectrum (Internet) monthly statements showing xxxx as responsible for paying gas and electricity in our joint residence at xxxxxxxxx

Copies of Columbia Gas of Ohio monthly statements showing xxxx as responsible for paying gas in our joint residence atxxxxxxxx

Copy of lease agreement listing us as joint tenants at previous address (xxxxxxxxxx), beginning May 28, 2019 and copies of lease renewals for the same address for subsequent terms until May 31, 2022. 

Copy of xxxx xxxxx old argentinian ID listing address at xxxxxxxxxx

Copy of Horace Mann Insurance Company new business declaration listing us as jointly covered under renters’ insurance policy number xxxxxxx  for our residence at xxxxxxxxxxxx. Effective date: 02/02/2021. Expiration date: 02/02/2022.

Copy of appointment reminder from veterinary addressed to both of us.

 

Exhibit 😧 TAX RETURNS- STATE TAXES- PROPERTY TAXES

Copies of joint IRS tax returns for 2020 and 2021.

Copy of 2021 and 2022  Monongalia County Personal Property Return filed jointly.

 

2020 and 2021 joint West Virginia Tax receipts.

  

 

Exhibit E: FINANCIAL COMMINGLING

Copies of quarterly bank statements of our joint checking account (with United Bank) since inception of the accounts on 04/19/2019 to closing of the account on xx/xx/xxxx,, showing various financial co-mingling such as Veteran United payments, rent payments, car loan payments, insurance payments, grocery shopping etc.

Copy of Chase Deposit Account Balance summary showing us as joint owners of the Chase Premier Plus Checking Account ending in 6235. Dated 10/30/2021.

 

Exhibit F: JOINT MORTGAGE STATEMENTS, UTILITIES, AND VET BILLS.

Veterans United joint mortgage statements from August 2021 to January /2022

Copies of the city of Southwest Licking Community Water & Sewer District statements showing us as jointly responsible for paying water in our joint residence xxxxxxxxx 

Copies of AEP (Electric Company) monthly statements showing us as jointly responsible for paying the electric bill in our joint residence at xxxxxxxxx

Copies of Local Waste Services monthly statements showing us as jointly responsible for paying the trash pick up in our joint residence at xxxxxxxx

Copies veterinary bills showing us as jointly responsible for paying the veterinary bill

Copy of note from landlord in Morgantown stating he was responsible for paying the utilities on the property rented at xxxxxxxxx  for the time period we lived there.

 

Exhibit G:  JOINT HEALTH AND LIFE INSURANCE OVER THE YEARS.

Copy of xxxx’s current life insurance underwritten by Principal Life Insurance company listing xxxx as beneficiary of this insurance. 

Copy of current  dental/ vision insurance (with Principal), via xxxx’s current employer, showing us both covered under the same insurance plan. Effective date: 08/09/2021.

Copy of current United Health Care insurance, via xxxx’s current employer, showing us both covered under the same insurance plan.

Public Employees Insurance Agency certification letter showing xxxx as policy holder and xxxx as covered by this insurance. 

Copy of xxxx’s life insurance underwritten by United Omaha Life Insurance Company designating spouse xxxx as beneficiary.

Copy of previous health insurance cards (Independence), via xxxx former employer (xxxxx), showing us both covered under the same (former) insurance plan.

 

EXHIBIT H: Special Permissions

One Point of Care (OPOC.US) authorization for use and disclosure of private health information, providing authorization on behalf of xxxx to disclose private health information and listing xxxx as spouse.

 

 

 

Exhibit H:  JOINT RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS

Copy of xxxx  Individual Retirement Account from Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America (TIIA) beneficiary designation letter? listing xxxx as beneficiary of the account.

Copy of West Virginia Consolidated Public Retirement Board Pre- Retirement Beneficiary Designation showing xxxx as member, and xxxx as beneficiary of the account. 

 

Exhibit I:  JOINT VEHICLE AND HOME INSURANCE.

Copy of xxxx ’s xxxxxxx Vehicle Insurance Card showing xxxx as covered by this insurance. Policy number: xxxxxxx . Effective date: 08/18/2021. Expiration date: 02/18/2022.

Copy of xxxx’s Vehicle Insurance Card showing xxxx as covered by this insurance. Policy number: xxxxx . Effective date: 08/20/2021. Expiration date: 08/20/2022/ 

Copy of Progressive Home Advantage Insurance policy statement listing our joint residence at xxxxxx . Policy number: xxxxx. Covered from July 23, 2021 to July 23, 2022. 

Copy of AAA (American Automobile Association) joint statement with a payment date of 11/16/2021.

Copy of xxxx xxxx Farm Vehicle Insurance Card and Renewal Policies showing xxxx xxxx as covered by this insurance. Policy number:xxxxxx. Covered from February 10, 2020  to July 9,2020.

Copy of xxxx xxxx State Farm Vehicle Insurance Card and Renewal Policies showing xxxx xxxxxx as covered by this insurance. Policy number: xxxxxxx. Covered from July 09, 2020  to January 09,2021.

Copy of xxxx xxxxxx State Farm Vehicle Insurance Card and Renewal Policies showing xxxx xxxxx as covered by this insurance. Policy number: xxxxxx. Covered from January 09, 2021  to July 9,2021.

 

Exhibit K: JOINT MEMBERSHIPS

Copies of Sam’s membership listing xxxx xxxxx as a complimentary member of the account.

 

Exhibit L: TRIPS TAKEN TOGETHER

Flight reservations for our (postponed due to COVID) trip to Argentina in July 2020.

 

EXHIBIT M: EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION:

West Virginia University Outpatient Face Sheet for patient xxxx listing, xxxx, as emergency contact.

Family Vision Clinic patient sheet  for patient xxxx listing, xxxx, as emergency contact.

Paylocity profile for xxxx, listing husband xxxx as emergency contact.

Orthopedic ONE Patient Information sheet  for patient xxxx listing, xxxx, as emergency contact.

 

Exhibit N: PICTURES

Copies of photos of us together at various events with family and friends throughout the years

Copy of wedding pics.

Include some of everyday pics already sent with AOS.

 

Exhibit O: 

Copies of greeting cards, letters and packages from family and friends addressed to us throughout the years

 

 

This looks fantastic! You asked for feedback. Frankly, your submission is great as is. If I had to say anything, I would say that it may be useful to add "effective date" or "since date" wherever you can. I think it makes it easier for the officer to go through your file and establish if you covered the entire time span since the date of your marriage. You added it for some items but not all.  

 

Best wishes!

 

USC4SPOUSE