I-175 May 2019 Filers

[sndprmsh 26]

Hello Everyone,

It feels like yesterday while I was on the page when I was filing my GC and now it's already time to work on my ROC. Hope everyone's doing good.  

Here's my update until now. My GC expires on August 17, 2019 and on April 02, 2019 I received the form i-797 C Notice of Action from USCIS reminding me to apply for the ROC. I am already working on form I-751 and preparing all the required documents.   

Now, my question is can I file my I-751 this week (by May 17th) or should I need to wait until May 17th to reach my 90 day period and then file the form I-751? 

 

As always thank you for your suggestions and help. Good luck to all the May filers. 

 

[Trishalyn 5]

hi, joining this thread for May filers, i’m gonna send mine maybe next week. 

 

do you have sample cover letter? i’m confuse with mine. 

 

 

thanks

[xillini 71]

3 hours ago, sndprmsh said:

 

Now, my question is can I file my I-751 this week (by May 17th) or should I need to wait until May 17th to reach my 90 day period and then file the form I-751? 

You must wait until 90 days in prior to your GC expiration date, but when you are filling out I 751, it could be earlier than the 90 day windows. 

If your 90 days is open starting on May 17th, you can complete all your paperworks by May 16th and ship it to your lockbox delivered by 17th, and no problem, your application will be accepted. 

However, if your delivery is completed by 16th (1 day prior to 90 days window open), your I 751 will be rejected. 

 

Most people file as early as possible since ROC is painfully long process as soon as window is open. So you might wanna file it soon

[Scandi 4,105]

4 hours ago, sndprmsh said:

Hello Everyone,

It feels like yesterday while I was on the page when I was filing my GC and now it's already time to work on my ROC. Hope everyone's doing good.  

Here's my update until now. My GC expires on August 17, 2019 and on April 02, 2019 I received the form i-797 C Notice of Action from USCIS reminding me to apply for the ROC. I am already working on form I-751 and preparing all the required documents.   

Now, my question is can I file my I-751 this week (by May 17th) or should I need to wait until May 17th to reach my 90 day period and then file the form I-751? 

 

As always thank you for your suggestions and help. Good luck to all the May filers. 

 

Like xillini said, do NOT send it too early or they will reject it. I waited a couple of days into my 90 day window partly for that reason, to make sure my petition would be safe. 

 

If delivery is too early, even by just one single day, they will reject it. There's no reason to file early, it's not a negative thing to wait a couple of extra days after your window has opened.

[Crazy Cat 41,298]

4 hours ago, sndprmsh said:

Now, my question is can I file my I-751 this week (by May 17th) or should I need to wait until May 17th to reach my 90 day period and then file the form I-751? 

Personally, I would wait until the 90 day window opened, then send it USPS Priority Mail.......it will then be delivered (usually) within 2 days......I've seen several people lately who have had their packages returned for filing early.

[melonshake 24]

Hello everyone! I'm joining the party! Our 90 day window opened on May 5th. We sent our package to AZ  today with Fedex. It will be delivered on Monday morning. Our papers (80+ pages) fit perfectly with the envelop they had so we didn't have any folders or clips. I hope it will be okay.🙏

[dunebuggy 18]

Hi all, our 90 day window opens May 13. I'll post our some cover letter here (personal details redacted) in case anyone has any suggestions before we send or this can help anyone. A helpful post when deciding which evidence to include is also below. Good luck everyone!

Our cover letter:

 

Dear Sir or Madam:

 

Please find appended Form I-751 and materials to support removal of conditions on residence for [Conditional Resident Spouse name (CRS)]. USCIS granted CRS conditional permanent residence on Aug 11, 2017.

 

The materials, which show a merging of our personal and financial lives since marriage, are included in the package.

 

Our family is temporarily abroad while CRS serves a temporary, finite job opportunity until July 2020 when her work permit expires, after which we intend to return permanently to our USA address. CRS will attend the scheduled biometrics interview and appointment(s), and we request that this case not be subject to the overseas hold.

 

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

 

Sincerely,

[United States Citizen name (USC)] and CRS

 

Our Address xxx USA

Phone: xxx 

E-mail: xxx@gmail.com

 

Table of Contents

1. Original Personal Check made out to “U.S. Department of Homeland Security” in the amount of $680.00 with note “I-751 Petition + Biometric fee”
2. Enlarged copy of USCIS Form I-551 front and back (Permanent Resident Card)
3. Form I-751 filled and signed by USC and CRS
4. Form G-1145
5. Certified marriage certificate between USC and CRS, showing marriage on xxx in USA.
6. State driver’s licenses of USC and CRS demonstrating shared address at xxx USA
7. Tax returns showing “Married Filed Joint” status from (2016, 2017, 2018)
8. Joint habitation: signed lease documents by USC and CRS (2016, 2017)
9. Joint bank statement and credit card statement
10. Birth certificate of USC and CRS's eldest daughter
11. Photos of bonafide relationship
12. USC's health insurance statement demonstrating USC, CRS and daughter
13. USC's 401(k) beneficiary statement showing CRS as beneficiary
14. CRS overseas temporary work permit, expiring July 2020
15. USC and CRS shared life insurance policies
16. Affidavit from USC's father

[sndprmsh 26]

12 hours ago, xillini said:

You must wait until 90 days in prior to your GC expiration date, but when you are filling out I 751, it could be earlier than the 90 day windows. 

If your 90 days is open starting on May 17th, you can complete all your paperworks by May 16th and ship it to your lockbox delivered by 17th, and no problem, your application will be accepted. 

However, if your delivery is completed by 16th (1 day prior to 90 days window open), your I 751 will be rejected. 

 

Most people file as early as possible since ROC is painfully long process as soon as window is open. So you might wanna file it soon

 

 

12 hours ago, missileman said:

Personally, I would wait until the 90 day window opened, then send it USPS Priority Mail.......it will then be delivered (usually) within 2 days......I've seen several people lately who have had their packages returned for filing early.

 

12 hours ago, Scandi said:

Like xillini said, do NOT send it too early or they will reject it. I waited a couple of days into my 90 day window partly for that reason, to make sure my petition would be safe. 

 

If delivery is too early, even by just one single day, they will reject it. There's no reason to file early, it's not a negative thing to wait a couple of extra days after your window has opened.

That was really helpful. I will wait until the 90 days period. Thank you guys. 

Edited May 10, 2019 by sndprmsh

[LKMK 85]

On 5/6/2019 at 4:32 PM, LKMK said:

Sent mine USPS as well.

Packet arrived in Dallas, TX yesterday.

[LKMK 85]

15 hours ago, Scandi said:

Like xillini said, do NOT send it too early or they will reject it. I waited a couple of days into my 90 day window partly for that reason, to make sure my petition would be safe. 

 

If delivery is too early, even by just one single day, they will reject it. There's no reason to file early, it's not a negative thing to wait a couple of extra days after your window has opened.

My window actually opened up in February and I didn't get my packet to USCIS until May.  Took me a bit longer to get everything together than I though it would.  The key is don't file too early or too late (you'll need write a letter of lateness letter), but hit the sweet spot and you'll be good to go.

[LKMK 85]

11 hours ago, melonshake said:

Hello everyone! I'm joining the party! Our 90 day window opened on May 5th. We sent our package to AZ  today with Fedex. It will be delivered on Monday morning. Our papers (80+ pages) fit perfectly with the envelop they had so we didn't have any folders or clips. I hope it will be okay.🙏

Congratulations!  Welcome to the party!

[MD11PILOT 26]

Hello ALL,

 

Here we are again. I sent in the following to USCIS today.

 

May 8^th 2019

 

Our address

 

RE: Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence for:

Wife, A - xxxxxxx

son, A –xxxxxxxxxxxxx

son A - 

 

Dear USCIS Officer:

 

We are filing a joint Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence, for Name of Wife and sons,. Wife Sons entered the United States on August xx, 2017. We have made our home in xxx FL. We respectfully request that this petition be accepted for removal of conditions on residence for names

We have enclosed Form I-751, a check for $850. Please find the following documents enclosed to verify the status of our marriage and ongoing relationship:

 

§  Copy front & back Permanent Resident Cards

• Copy of our townhouse rental agreement with joint occupancy
• Copies of the tax returns for the previous two years (2017-2018)
• Copies of IRS transcripts for 2017 and 2018
• Life insurance designated beneficiary is my wife
• Medical Insurance coverage
• Utility Bills
• AAA account cards
• Copies of Florida driving licenses
• Car Insurance showing the policy in both our names
• Copy of the title to our car, showing joint ownership
• Copies of statements from our joint checking and saving accounts for 2017, 2018, and 2019 to present. Canceled checks.
• Credit card receipts for various trips.
• Copy of our credit card statements (AMEX, Capital One) showing joint accounts.
• Copies of receipts for various trips
• Photographs from various family vacations to Las Vegas, Orlando etc. Various other family and friend events.
• Tax Prep receipt
• Email invitations for Wifexxx surprise birthday party
• Wifes surprise birthday party menu
• Pre-approval Mortgage letter

 

 

We appreciate your prompt attention to this matter and respectfully request your favorable adjudication of this petition.

 

[MD11PILOT 26]

SO here we are again.

 

May 8^th 2019

 

Our address

 

RE: Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence for:

Wife, A - xxxxxxx

son, A –xxxxxxxxxxxxx

son A - xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

 

Dear USCIS Officer:

 

We are filing a joint Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence, for Name of Wife and sons,. Wife Sons entered the United States on August xx, 2017. We have made our home in xxx FL. We respectfully request that this petition be accepted for removal of conditions on residence for names

We have enclosed Form I-751, a check for $850. Please find the following documents enclosed to verify the status of our marriage and ongoing relationship:

 

§  Copy front & back Permanent Resident Cards

• Copy of our townhouse rental agreement with joint occupancy
• Copies of the tax returns for the previous two years (2017-2018)
• Copies of IRS transcripts for 2017 and 2018
• Life insurance designated beneficiary is my wife
• Medical Insurance coverage
• Utility Bills
• AAA account cards
• Copies of Florida driving licenses
• Car Insurance showing the policy in both our names
• Copy of the title to our car, showing joint ownership
• Copies of statements from our joint checking and saving accounts for 2017, 2018, and 2019 to present. Canceled checks.
• Credit card receipts for various trips.
• Copy of our credit card statements (AMEX, Capital One) showing joint accounts.
• Copies of receipts for various trips
• Photographs from various family vacations to Las Vegas, Orlando etc. Various other family and friend events.
• Tax Prep receipt
• Email invitations for Wifexxx surprise birthday party
• Wifes surprise birthday party menu
• Pre-approval Mortgage letter

 

 

We appreciate your prompt attention to this matter and respectfully request your favorable adjudication of this petition.

[lsu_mike 97]

Hello everyone!   Filed may 3rd.  Received the NOA today, form 797.   So now I guess we play the USCIS waiting game all over again!  Lol!  

[684117 15]

One more couple joining the party. 

 

We filed for ROC today, May 11th, our window opened May 1st. 

 

We used USPS priority and the lady said it will get there on Monday. 

 

We never received a reminder to file, is that normal?  ( I was initially issued a 10 years GC and submitted i-90 to replace it) also when I went to USCIS infopass to get a stamp the officer said my status still shows as non conditional) Hope their system is up to date by now, but please let us know if it is normal not receiving a reminder. 

 

we submitted forms, check, GC copy, MC copy and the below: