I - 751 January 2022 Filers

[NihonJim 3]

4 minutes ago, Rocio0010 said:

That’s ok. If I were you, I’d add a brief note in the cohabitation section explaining this.

DOH!  Thought I had added that in already.  Thanks for catching it!

 

Note: 

• • Note: This property is jointly owned by husband and his father and was purchased in June of 2003. Husband and his father are currently researching the procedure to transfer ownership from father to wife.

Edited January 9, 2022 by NihonJim

[Rocio0010 5,579]

2 minutes ago, NihonJim said:

DOH!  Thought I had added that in already.  Thanks for catching it!

Sure! No problem.

[Rocio0010 5,579]

4 minutes ago, NihonJim said:

DOH!  Thought I had added that in already.  Thanks for catching it!

 

Note: 

• • Note: This property is jointly owned by husband and his father and was purchased in June of 2003. Husband and his father are currently researching the procedure to transfer ownership from father to wife.

Perfect. Also, I’ve noticed that you have two bullet points listing form I-551 (permanent resident card). You only need one copy.

[Rocio0010 5,579]

Well, my window opens on January 29th. I was going to mail it on February 4th, but I have been working sooo much on this package that, in a way, I can't wait to get it out of my hands! Right now it is almost ready. Yesterday I went to Staples and spent a good hour making a copy of it. 

I am only missing the G1145, and January statements.

This is what we have, I would love to get some input:

 

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 xxxxxxxx her 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

1. Original xxxxxxxx Bank Personal Check, in the amount of $680.00 for payment of the I-751 Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence + Biometric fee
2. Enlarged copy of USCIS Form I-551 front and back (Permanent Resident Card)
3. Original Form I-751 filled and signed by xxxx and xxxx 
4. 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 C COHABITATION

1. Copy of Owners Title Insurance Policy with original recorded warranty deed for the property located at xxxxxxxx
2. 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) 
3. Copies of xxxx xxxxxxx and xxxx xxxxxx current drivers’ licenses showing joint residence at xxxxxxxx
4. Copies of xxxx xxxxxand xxxxxxxxxx old drivers’ licenses showing joint residence at xxxxxxxxx
5. Copy of xxxx Knotts’s updated Argentinian ID listing address at xxxxxxxxx
6. Copies of Spectrum (Internet) monthly statements showing xxxx as responsible for paying gas and electricity in our joint residence at xxxxxxxxx
7. Copies of Columbia Gas of Ohio monthly statements showing xxxx as responsible for paying gas in our joint residence at xxxxxxxx
8. 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. 
9. Copy of xxxx xxxxx old argentinian ID listing address at xxxxxxxxxx
10. 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.
11. Copy of appointment reminder from veterinary addressed to both of us.

 

Exhibit D TAX RETURNS- STATE TAXES- PROPERTY TAXES

1. Copies of joint IRS tax returns for 2020 and 2021.
2. Copy of 2021 and 2022  Monongalia County Personal Property Return filed jointly.

 

Exhibit E: FINANCIAL COMMINGLING

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Veterans United joint mortgage statements from August 2021 to January /2022
4. 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 
5. Copies of AEP (Electric Company) monthly statements showing us as jointly responsible for paying the electric bill in our joint residence at xxxxxxxxx
6. Copies of Local Waste Services monthly statements showing us as jointly responsible for paying the trash pick up in our joint residence at xxxxxxxx
7. Copies veterinary bills showing us as jointly responsible for paying the veterinary bill
8. 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 F:  JOINT HEALTH AND LIFE INSURANCE OVER THE YEARS.

1. Copy of xxxx’s current life insurance underwritten by Principal Life Insurance company listing xxxx as beneficiary of this insurance. 
2. 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.
3. Copy of current United Health Care insurance, via xxxx’s current employer, showing us both covered under the same insurance plan.
4. Public Employees Insurance Agency certification letter showing xxxx as policy holder and xxxx as covered by this insurance. 
5. Copy of xxxx’s life insurance underwritten by United Omaha Life Insurance Company designating spouse xxxx as beneficiary.
6. Copy of previous health insurance cards (Independence), via xxxx former employer (xxxxx), showing us both covered under the same (former) insurance plan.

 

EXHIBIT G: 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

1. 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.
2. 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.

1. 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.
2. 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/ 
3. 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. 
4. Copy of AAA (American Automobile Association) joint statement with a payment date of 11/16/2021.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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 J: JOINT MEMBERSHIPS

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

 

EXHIBIT K: Affidavits

Two original affidavits signed by XXXXXx and XXXXX attesting the bona fide of our relationship.

 

EXHIBIT L: TRIPS TAKEN TOGETHER

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

 

EXHIBIT M: EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION:

1. West Virginia University Outpatient Face Sheet for patient xxxx listing, xxxx, as emergency contact.
2. Family Vision Clinic patient sheet  for patient xxxx listing, xxxx, as emergency contact.
3. Paylocity profile for xxxx, listing husband xxxx as emergency contact.
4. 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.

 

[NihonJim 3]

2 hours ago, Rocio0010 said:

Well, my window opens on January 29th. I was going to mail it on February 4th, but I have been working sooo much on this package that, in a way, I can't wait to get it out of my hands! Right now it is almost ready. Yesterday I went to Staples and spent a good hour making a copy of it. 

I am only missing the G1145, and January statements.

This is what we have, I would love to get some input:

 

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 xxxxxxxx her 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

1. Original xxxxxxxx Bank Personal Check, in the amount of $680.00 for payment of the I-751 Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence + Biometric fee
2. Enlarged copy of USCIS Form I-551 front and back (Permanent Resident Card)
3. Original Form I-751 filled and signed by xxxx and xxxx 
4. 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 C COHABITATION

1. Copy of Owners Title Insurance Policy with original recorded warranty deed for the property located at xxxxxxxx
2. 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) 
3. Copies of xxxx xxxxxxx and xxxx xxxxxx current drivers’ licenses showing joint residence at xxxxxxxx
4. Copies of xxxx xxxxxand xxxxxxxxxx old drivers’ licenses showing joint residence at xxxxxxxxx
5. Copy of xxxx Knotts’s updated Argentinian ID listing address at xxxxxxxxx
6. Copies of Spectrum (Internet) monthly statements showing xxxx as responsible for paying gas and electricity in our joint residence at xxxxxxxxx
7. Copies of Columbia Gas of Ohio monthly statements showing xxxx as responsible for paying gas in our joint residence at xxxxxxxx
8. 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. 
9. Copy of xxxx xxxxx old argentinian ID listing address at xxxxxxxxxx
10. 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.
11. Copy of appointment reminder from veterinary addressed to both of us.

 

Exhibit D TAX RETURNS- STATE TAXES- PROPERTY TAXES

1. Copies of joint IRS tax returns for 2020 and 2021.
2. Copy of 2021 and 2022  Monongalia County Personal Property Return filed jointly.

 

Exhibit E: FINANCIAL COMMINGLING

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Veterans United joint mortgage statements from August 2021 to January /2022
4. 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 
5. Copies of AEP (Electric Company) monthly statements showing us as jointly responsible for paying the electric bill in our joint residence at xxxxxxxxx
6. Copies of Local Waste Services monthly statements showing us as jointly responsible for paying the trash pick up in our joint residence at xxxxxxxx
7. Copies veterinary bills showing us as jointly responsible for paying the veterinary bill
8. 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 F:  JOINT HEALTH AND LIFE INSURANCE OVER THE YEARS.

1. Copy of xxxx’s current life insurance underwritten by Principal Life Insurance company listing xxxx as beneficiary of this insurance. 
2. 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.
3. Copy of current United Health Care insurance, via xxxx’s current employer, showing us both covered under the same insurance plan.
4. Public Employees Insurance Agency certification letter showing xxxx as policy holder and xxxx as covered by this insurance. 
5. Copy of xxxx’s life insurance underwritten by United Omaha Life Insurance Company designating spouse xxxx as beneficiary.
6. Copy of previous health insurance cards (Independence), via xxxx former employer (xxxxx), showing us both covered under the same (former) insurance plan.

 

EXHIBIT G: 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

1. 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.
2. 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.

1. 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.
2. 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/ 
3. 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. 
4. Copy of AAA (American Automobile Association) joint statement with a payment date of 11/16/2021.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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 J: JOINT MEMBERSHIPS

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

 

EXHIBIT K: Affidavits

Two original affidavits signed by XXXXXx and XXXXX attesting the bona fide of our relationship.

 

EXHIBIT L: TRIPS TAKEN TOGETHER

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

 

EXHIBIT M: EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION:

1. West Virginia University Outpatient Face Sheet for patient xxxx listing, xxxx, as emergency contact.
2. Family Vision Clinic patient sheet  for patient xxxx listing, xxxx, as emergency contact.
3. Paylocity profile for xxxx, listing husband xxxx as emergency contact.
4. 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.

 

Looks good to me!  You've got a hell of a lot more stuff than I do!

 

The only thing I would change is I'm not sure you need to send the expired car insurance policies.  Granted, sending all of them does show continuous joint financial responsibility and more evidence is better, but I'm only sending the current policy.  This is where a little bit clearer instructions from USCIS would be nice.

[NihonJim 3]

2 hours ago, Rocio0010 said:

Perfect. Also, I’ve noticed that you have two bullet points listing form I-551 (permanent resident card). You only need one copy.

Yep, did a normal size copy and an enlarged.  Not sure if one is better than the other, so I'm sending both.

 

Our window opened a month ago, but we just finally got working on it.  Should be out the door no later than the 17th.

[Rocio0010 5,579]

8 minutes ago, NihonJim said:

Looks good to me!  You've got a hell of a lot more stuff than I do!

 

The only thing I would change is I'm not sure you need to send the expired car insurance policies.  Granted, sending all of them does show continuous joint financial responsibility and more evidence is better, but I'm only sending the current policy.  This is where a little bit clearer instructions from USCIS would be nice.

Well, there’s a line on the i751 instructions that says something along the lines of “covering the whole period of marriage” or something like that. I’m usually a very literal person and I follow instructions to the T. I thought it wouldn’t hurt to send them, and they don’t add weight to the package. But now I’m not sure.

[NihonJim 3]

10 minutes ago, Rocio0010 said:

Well, there’s a line on the i751 instructions that says something along the lines of “covering the whole period of marriage” or something like that. I’m usually a very literal person and I follow instructions to the T. I thought it wouldn’t hurt to send them, and they don’t add weight to the package. But now I’m not sure.

Looking at the instructions now - page 5 - Evidence of the Relationship

Submit copies of as many documents as you can to establish this fact, to demonstrate the circumstances of the relationship from the date of the marriage to the present date......

 

Well boogers.  We got married in 2019, got green card in 2020.  I can only access 18 months of statements from one of my credit unions, the other I'm not sure.  I definitely don't have old insurance cards from 2019 or 2020. I feel the package we're putting together should be enough to prove that we're not a sham marriage.

 

Friend of mine went through this a few years ago.  He said he sent maybe a couple dozen pages total.  Just a few bank statements showing joint ownership and some pictures.  Makes me feel like I'm going overboard, but again, I'd rather give them plenty of stuff so they don't doubt us.

Edited January 10, 2022 by NihonJim

[Sarge2155 4,587]

@Rocio0010 are your IRS tax returns Transcripts or the w-2s, 1040s etc? Transcripts are best, but at this late stage since you are nearly ready to send off your packet I would not wait for transcripts if indeed you do not have them. Otherwise you are ready! Looks like your packet is HUGE did those ACCO clips work for you?

[Rocio0010 5,579]

1 minute ago, Sarge2155 said:

IRS tax returns Transcripts or the w-2s, 1040s etc? Transcripts are best

They are IRS transcripts. Less paperwork! 
I bought the ACCO clips and yesterday as I was copying the package I did the double hole punch at the top. I was waiting for a few more days to do a final review, add the last statement/ bills and then put the whole Godzilla -sized package together lol. So we’ll see if they work. If they don’t work, my b plan is to clip the sections together (with binder clips) and then put a rubber band holding the package together.

Oh, I still need to write the cheque, too.

[Sarge2155 4,587]

13 minutes ago, Rocio0010 said:

Well, there’s a line on the i751 instructions that says something along the lines of “covering the whole period of marriage” or something like that. I’m usually a very literal person and I follow instructions to the T. I thought it wouldn’t hurt to send them, and they don’t add weight to the package. But now I’m not sure.

Caution: Once you get your packets together and nearly ready to send DO NOT START second guessing yourself...that's where the mistakes come on at...just a friendly tip! Some people include only the bare minimums and get approved some people send the kitchen sink and get approved, it's a matter of personal choice and how YOU do things, as long as they do not distract from the submission. Going over your packets one last time is a no brainer, but second guessing will get you into trouble every time!!!!!

[Rocio0010 5,579]

8 minutes ago, NihonJim said:

definitely don't have old insurance cards from 2019 or 2020. I feel the package we're putting together should be enough to prove that we're not a sham marriage.

Yeah I wouldn’t sweat it. In my case I have high functioning anxiety, so the more prepared I am, the bigger piece of mind if that makes sense. So as soon as my AOS got approved, I made an envelope called “ROC evidence”, and I started collecting evidence there, such as insurance cards, etc etc. It really helped me prepare for ROC I think. But you should be fine too. @Timona knows of a case that sent nothing but just the i751 form and got approved too. But to each their own; I’m just not that relaxed lol.

[Sarge2155 4,587]

3 minutes ago, Rocio0010 said:

They are IRS transcripts. Less paperwork! 
I bought the ACCO clips and yesterday as I was copying the package I did the double hole punch at the top. I was waiting for a few more days to do a final review, add the last statement/ bills and then put the whole Godzilla -sized package together lol. So we’ll see if they work. If they don’t work, my b plan is to clip the sections together (with binder clips) and then put a rubber band holding the package together.

Oh, I still need to write the cheque, too.

Again there is no reason those ACCO clips won't work as long as they are the 3". If they do not work then your packet is extra huge LOL!!!

[Rocio0010 5,579]

1 minute ago, Sarge2155 said:

Caution: Once you get your packets together and nearly ready to send DO NOT START second guessing yourself...that's where the mistakes come on at...just a friendly tip! Some people include only the bare minimums and get approved some people send the kitchen sink and get approved, it's a matter of personal choice and how YOU do things, as long as they do not distract from the submission. Going over your packets one last time is a no brainer, but second guessing will get you into trouble every time!!!!!

For piece of mind, I am not removing any of the evidence. I covered the whole period and that’s what they want. My piece of mind says to follow instructions and give them what they want.

[Rocio0010 5,579]

1 minute ago, Sarge2155 said:

Again there is no reason those ACCO clips won't work as long as they are the 3". If they do not work then your packet is extra huge LOL!!!

I’ll try next weekend. It’s just that the monthly bank statements add tons of paper!