i-751 questions

[Mike E 11,739]

14 minutes ago, red12345 said:

what do you mean likewise?

 

I mean:   this is also not evidence of marital union.  

[red12345 25]

2 minutes ago, OldUser said:

He means where there is only his or your name that's not worth including.

 

Also, weaker evidence, but could be included:

- Photographs (2-3 per page) showing you in presence of other family members or friends, with description of who's on the photo, when it was taken etc. Include a few from each year.

- Scans of post cards or letters addressed to both of you

Yes we did include them 

[Mike E 11,739]

11 minutes ago, OldUser said:

Also, weaker evidence, but could be included:

- Photographs (2-3 per page) showing you in presence of other family members or friends, with description of who's on the photo, when it was taken etc. Include a few from each year.

- Scans of post cards or letters addressed to both of you

I agree the above should be included.  Relative to jointly titled liabilities and assets I agree it is weaker or rather not as strong  evidence. However it is values or because this evidence shows that not only is the couple owning and paying tigger but they are being together.  
 

We did caption the photos exactly as you recommend. We made sure some of those were during a trips we had documented with plane tickets in each our names.  

[OldUser 6,639]

8 minutes ago, Mike E said:

I  advise you to add his name to  the title of the car.    

The only caveat to this from non-immigration standpoint is, by doing this, in case of accident the joint assets may be vulnerable to claims. Whereas if only one person's name on title, it could be safer. I'm not a lawyer, found this article some time ago. Would appreciate your thoughts on it.

[red12345 25]

17 minutes ago, Mike E said:

yes.  Do not explain.   I did not add my wife to my deed of my house cause, well (1)  it’s a lot of wealth (California Bay Area) to give to my spouse  and (2) there are limits on how much a spouse can give to an alien spouse each year without triggering estate / gift tax law reporting 

 

We did not explain any of the above. 

 

I  advise you to add his name to  the title of the car.  
 

We filed I-751 in 2021 and were approved 12 months later.  One car had joint title.  The house remained in my name.  
 

For N-400 we have a new (replacement) house and it is joint title.  

We can go add his name to the title, but unfortunately we need to send this ASAP and I think it will take a long time to get the new title. Will they give us a receipt to show that he has been added?

[Mike E 11,739]

15 minutes ago, OldUser said:

The only caveat to this from non-immigration standpoint is, by doing this, in case of accident the joint assets may be vulnerable to claims

Get good liability insurance. 
 

15 minutes ago, OldUser said:

 

Whereas if only one person's name on title, it could be safer. I'm not a lawyer, found this article some time ago. Would appreciate your thoughts on it.

“For richer or poorer”.  That’s what USCIS wants to see. A bonafide marital union accepts these risks.  

[Mike E 11,739]

23 minutes ago, red12345 said:

We can go add his name to the title, but unfortunately we need to send this ASAP and I think it will take a long time to get the new title. Will they give us a receipt to show that he has been added?

Don’t miss the deadline for I-751. 
 

Work on the new title after you file. This way if you get an RFE, you will have a new title dated before the date of the RFE.  
 

 

 

[red12345 25]

1 minute ago, Mike E said:

Don’t miss the deadline for I-751. 
 

Work on the new title after you file. This way if you get an RFE, you will have a new title dated before the date of the RFE.  
 

 

 

What if we got an RFE? What do they ask for?

[Mike E 11,739]

14 minutes ago, red12345 said:

What if we got an RFE? What do they ask for?

I’ve seen RFEs reported her asking for evidence of joint property. So you would respond with the car title and an explanation as to why house is not jointly titled. 

[Rocio0010 5,579]

34 minutes ago, red12345 said:

What if we got an RFE? What do they ask for?

Cross the bridge when you get there.

 

First, send the package.

Schedule C is not needed, neither are passport pictures.

Send IRS tax return transcripts.

We sent monthly bank statements.

No, him not being in the deed isn’t a biggie. Plenty of couples here in VJ have the same situation and they’ve been approved. And no, don’t explain. Rule of thumb with things like these is do not volunteer information. Wait until they ask.

[red12345 25]

20 minutes ago, Rocio0010 said:

Cross the bridge when you get there.

 

First, send the package.

Schedule C is not needed, neither are passport pictures.

Send IRS tax return transcripts.

We sent monthly bank statements.

No, him not being in the deed isn’t a biggie. Plenty of couples here in VJ have the same situation and they’ve been approved. And no, don’t explain. Rule of thumb with things like these is do not volunteer information. Wait until they ask.

Sounds great Thank you!

[red12345 25]

Just now, red12345 said:

Sounds great Thank you!

What about driver’s license? And divorce decree this is my last questions please 

[red12345 25]

31 minutes ago, Rocio0010 said:

Cross the bridge when you get there.

 

First, send the package.

Schedule C is not needed, neither are passport pictures.

Send IRS tax return transcripts.

We sent monthly bank statements.

No, him not being in the deed isn’t a biggie. Plenty of couples here in VJ have the same situation and they’ve been approved. And no, don’t explain. Rule of thumb with things like these is do not volunteer information. Wait until they ask.

 

What about driver’s license? And divorce decree this is my last questions please 

 

[OldUser 6,639]

13 minutes ago, red12345 said:

What about driver’s license?

Include copies of your DLs and or state IDs (if one doesn't drive) showing same address.

[SalishSea 17,824]

1 hour ago, OldUser said:

The only caveat to this from non-immigration standpoint is, by doing this, in case of accident the joint assets may be vulnerable to claims. Whereas if only one person's name on title, it could be safer. I'm not a lawyer, found this article some time ago. Would appreciate your thoughts on it.

I doubt it.  Every state is different, but in general, married people are considered to be responsible for each other's debts/liabilities.