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Hello,

 

I am in the early stages of preparing to submit my Form I-751 and expect to send it in January 2025.

 

I have a question regarding the application process. My wife and I first met through an online dating app. Do I need to include information about the app or our initial conversations from the app in the I-751 application, or should I wait to provide this information if we are called in for an interview?

 

Here is our timeline:

  • I-130, I-485, & I-765: September 2022
  • Two-year green card approved without an interview: April 2023

 

In our initial submission, we provided evidence through pictures, bank statements, pay stubs, tax returns, and apartment lease agreements. I plan to submit similar documentation for the I-751.

 

I would appreciate any guidance you can provide.

 

Thank you.

 
 
 
 

 

 

 

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You will need evidence from date of marriage to date of submission of the I-751.  Use this guide:

 

 

Edited by Crazy Cat

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14 hours ago, SM38 said:

Thank you for this information, this is very helpful.

 

Should I then bring the information about the app and a few conversations from this app,  if we get called for an interview?

 

Did that app and conversations happen AFTER you got married? Like the Kitten already said, you should show evidence from when you got married until the date of you submitting in the ROC, and then at the interview you can bring extra evidence from the time of submission to the interview date. 

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K-1: 12-22-2015 - 09-07-2016

AP: 12-20-2016 - 04-07-2017

EAD: 01-18-2017 - 05-30-2017

AOS: 12-20-2016 - 07-26-2017

ROC: 04-22-2019 - 04-22-2020
Naturalization: 05-01-2020 - 03-16-2021

U.S. passport: 03-30-2021 - 05-08-2021

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBs3G1PvyfM&ab_channel=Sabaton

 

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Your initial relationship is already established. You need to supply evidence of an ongoing marital relationship. Online dating chat logs are (hopefully) not a part of that. 

Posted

Make sense, thank you for the information.

 

We only used the app when we first connected, only used it about a month before exchanging numbers and meeting in person. This was during covid, where the rules were very strict as you aware. I am sure they are many people who use dating apps to connect first in this day and age first. 

 

We never used the app after our marriage. Just wanted to better understand if we should bring support docs (our initial convos) if we get called for an interview

 

Also, has anyone provided affidavits of thier marriage as part of the submissions?

 

Right now i am planning to submit the following evidence:

Bank Statements (Chequing, Savings)

Rent statements and Mortage payments, pre approvals, 

Car and Home Insurance 

Utilities bills 

Photos and trips

 

These are the mains that have both our names on it.

 

Is there anything else I am missing? 

 

Thank you again for your help.

 

 

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4 minutes ago, SM38 said:

Make sense, thank you for the information.

 

We only used the app when we first connected, only used it about a month before exchanging numbers and meeting in person. This was during covid, where the rules were very strict as you aware. I am sure they are many people who use dating apps to connect first in this day and age first. 

 

We never used the app after our marriage. Just wanted to better understand if we should bring support docs (our initial convos) if we get called for an interview

 

Also, has anyone provided affidavits of thier marriage as part of the submissions?

 

Right now i am planning to submit the following evidence:

Bank Statements (Chequing, Savings)

Rent statements and Mortage payments, pre approvals, 

Car and Home Insurance 

Utilities bills 

Photos and trips

 

These are the mains that have both our names on it.

 

Is there anything else I am missing? 

 

Thank you again for your help.

 

 

Joint Tax returns?  Personal affidavits aren't needed unless you lack quality evidence.....which you don't seem to.

Edited by Crazy Cat

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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3 minutes ago, SM38 said:

Yes that right I have the join tax agreements.

 

I will also include our driver license that has the same home address for both.

 

I think you have good evidence.  This what we submitted (in 2019):

 

Apartment lease with both our names & signatures
Joint bank checking acct statements since wife's arrival in June 2017.
Deed for new home with both our names
Mortgage Lender Letter with both our names.
Credit Cards showing both on joint account with same card number.
Amazon delivery label showing both names and our current address.
Wife's Military Dependent ID card showing me as the sponsor.
Tricare Eligibility Letter showing both of us together.
Military pay statement showing wife as my benefic.
Texas Health Care Directives appointing each other as sole health care proxy(Advanced Directives)
Our Texas driver's licenses with same address for both of us
2018 Joint Tax ReturnTax Returns 
Pictures of us on special occasions here in the US.
Car Insurance Cards showing both of us as insured drivers for our car
Boarding Passes for Las Vegas Valentine Day Trip 2019
Utility application showing both our names for our current address  

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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Posted (edited)

In regards to photos, I included pictures of us with family and friends at different places, weddings and holidays since getting married. Also included trips we have done. Should I include more pictures from our wedding day as well ? 

Edited by SM38
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13 minutes ago, SM38 said:

In regards to photos, I included pictures of us with family and friends at different places, weddings and holidays since getting married. Also included trips we have done. Should I include more pictures from our wedding day as well ? 

Focus more on covering the ongoing events.

There's not much value providing 10 pictures from the same day. Give 10 pictures from different days or occasions.

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