ARGENTINA - ROC - I-751 Removing Conditions on Green Card - Marriage Based

[Fe.Ta 874]

Hello!

Long time no see!  So, I thought I would start a thread for those that are from Argentina going through the process of the ROC in 2022 based on a green card through marriage.

To begin, here is the general guide at VJ:
 

Then, here is what USCIS has:

https://www.uscis.gov/i-751

Now, this is only a preliminary list, but I wanted to start something so we can get the discussion flowing.

 

Evidence:
-IDs

-Bills

-Statements

-Insurance

-Deeds

-Leases

-Birth certificate of children (if applicable)

-Proof of traveling together

-Photos

Remember:  The idea is to prove that you have cohabitation (living in the same address) and comingling financially (you have merged your finances both liabilities and assets).

 

**Please note it gets much more detailed, I am only providing a simple general list so we can get some starting points.**

I will soon share a typed up letter of what the cover should bee based on some other ones I have seen here.

 

Edited February 7, 2022 by Fe.Ta
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[Timona 4,207]

@Rocio0010

[Fla&Mark 58]

Hello everybody! 

Currently eight months pregnant over here but I will start preparing my papers to remove conditions to send on Sept 2022 (GC due on December 2022). 

I will be starting my research and sharing in here all the process.

 

Thanks for creating the group and sticking together! 

Hope everyone is doing good! 

 

[Fe.Ta 874]

4 minutes ago, Fla&Mark said:

Hello everybody! 

Currently eight months pregnant over here but I will start preparing my papers to remove conditions to send on Sept 2022 (GC due on December 2022). 

I will be starting my research and sharing in here all the process.

 

Thanks for creating the group and sticking together! 

Hope everyone is doing good! 

 

Congrats on the baby!  I think we said so before, but just in case.  Our window opens up in September too, so we will probably be mailing it around the same time as you! 😀

We actually have some things that will be different because our scenario is a bit different than most people when it comes to bills, etc.  However, I will be sharing that here so others can use us as an example.

Edited February 7, 2022 by Fe.Ta
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[Fe.Ta 874]

33 minutes ago, Fe.Ta said:

Hello!

Long time no see!  So, I thought I would start a thread for those that are from Argentina going through the process of the ROC in 2022 based on a green card through marriage.

To begin, here is the general guide at VJ:
 

Then, here is what USCIS has:

https://www.uscis.gov/i-751

Now, this is only a preliminary list, but I wanted to start something so we can get the discussion flowing.

 

Evidence:
-IDs

-Bills

-Statements

-Insurance

-Deeds

-Leases

-Birth certificate of children (if applicable)

-Proof of traveling together

-Photos

Remember:  The idea is to prove that you have cohabitation (living in the same address) and comingling financially (you have merged your finances both liabilities and assets).

 

**Please note it gets much more detailed, I am only providing a simple general list so we can get some starting points.**

I will soon share a typed up letter of what the cover should bee based on some other ones I have seen here.

 

To be more specific, the page to the ROC on marriage is here:

https://www.uscis.gov/green-card/after-we-grant-your-green-card/conditional-permanent-residence/removing-conditions-on-permanent-residence-based-on-marriage

Helpful tips:

https://www.uscis.gov/forms/filing-guidance/form-filing-tips

@Rocio0010 Do you have the link to the affidavits for people that fill them out as part of the evidence?  I remember seeing a page in USCIS that had a link of examples and now I can't find it.

Edited February 7, 2022 by Fe.Ta
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[Sarah&Facundo 595]

We applied for ROC in January 2021, so we are waiting over a year now.

We just flew back from spending six weeks in Argentina and we miss it so much already! We had no issue re-entering with the extension letter.

[Fe.Ta 874]

7 minutes ago, Sarah&Facundo said:

We applied for ROC in January 2021, so we are waiting over a year now.

We just flew back from spending six weeks in Argentina and we miss it so much already! We had no issue re-entering with the extension letter.

Thank you for the update.  That is a good thing to know that they won't give issues if traveling with the extension, especially in long-term trips like yours.  We are planning on doing one next year, which means we might end up traveling with the extension for 1-2 months.  You should be close.  According to the timelines in VJ, the ROC cases being looked at are November-December 2020.

[Rocio0010 5,579]

59 minutes ago, Fe.Ta said:

To be more specific, the page to the ROC on marriage is here:

https://www.uscis.gov/green-card/after-we-grant-your-green-card/conditional-permanent-residence/removing-conditions-on-permanent-residence-based-on-marriage

Helpful tips:

https://www.uscis.gov/forms/filing-guidance/form-filing-tips

@Rocio0010 Do you have the link to the affidavits for people that fill them out as part of the evidence?  I remember seeing a page in USCIS that had a link of examples and now I can't find it.

I did mine based on the template provided here:

Affidavits

[Rocio0010 5,579]

@Fe.TaAnd I have a WhatsApp group to help each other. Feel free to dm your phone number so I can add you!

[Fe.Ta 874]

1 hour ago, Rocio0010 said:

I did mine based on the template provided here:

Affidavits

Thanks!

[Sarah&Facundo 595]

1 hour ago, Fe.Ta said:

Thank you for the update.  That is a good thing to know that they won't give issues if traveling with the extension, especially in long-term trips like yours.  We are planning on doing one next year, which means we might end up traveling with the extension for 1-2 months.  You should be close.  According to the timelines in VJ, the ROC cases being looked at are November-December 2020.

Definitely. We've done several long trips with the green card, including one that was four months long. Never had an issue. This was the first one with the extension letter though and while we were a little unsure about what would happen, we didn't have an issue or any questions asked at Ezeiza nor at JFK upon arrival.

[Rocio0010 5,579]

Hello everyone, sorry I just replied to the thread now, but it’s been a crazy day. I’m the petitioner, hubby is the USC. We filed a joint I-751. It got to the Phoenix Lockbox last Tuesday, and last Friday we received the case # via text message. Today, the check has been cashed. So, it’s moving! I’m another post I will share the contents of my package (it ended up being 6 lb, most of it were bank statements). We included evidence since the time we got married up to now. This is what took us a long time, basically trying to organize the package. 

[Rocio0010 5,579]

Here we go: 

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: affidavits

[PaulaCJohnny 713]

Hello hello.

I applied in August 2021, received 2 extension (18 and 24 months), had the appointment for fingerprints in October… waiting for the interview, knowing that will be a loooong waiting for it. 😖

[NJMarch18 21]

Hello! We applied for ROC in January 2021 and it just got transferred to another office after I applied for citizenship last week.