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Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionSilly Question About Evidence

We still have about nine months before we have to file to remove conditions..... :whistle: But I was just wondering.....

Since we were approved through Cali without an interview (and those "cases" are now starting to file to remove conditions) -- are you only providing "evidence" from the time the GC was issued (as they ask for) -- OR -- are you also including "evidence" prior to that date (i.e., wedding photos, invitations, vacations, etc.) things that you would have provided at the initial interview if you had one?

It's not silly at all.

Please join our thread!
mawilsonMaleUnited Kingdom2007-07-18 22:47:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionRequest For Evidence - I-751

I bet a lot of them never get discovered at all!

They let so much obvious fraud get through that when they say it's fraud, it must be REALLY blatant. :whistle:
mawilsonMaleUnited Kingdom2007-07-19 11:22:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionRequest For Evidence - I-751

Most aliens that marry for fraudulent interests and to gain immigration benefit would, if smart and methodical, await the removal of conditions before ending the marriage and going their separate ways, literally and figuratively (even if they never resided together). Why would they take a chance at being discovered in the waiver process, if they were headed toward the proverbial finish line with the consenting USC?

If what you are asserting were true, then USCIS would be approving each and every one of them. Not all marriage-based cases that involve fraud, either outright fraud committed by consenting parties or unilateral fraud, where the USC is none the wiser, are discovered at the AOS stage, you know. Believe me, I can attest to that.

How do you know so much about immigration fraud and how it's discovered? :whistle:
mawilsonMaleUnited Kingdom2007-07-19 10:37:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionRequest For Evidence - I-751

Copies of Joint tax returns: I simply didn't make enough to file jointly (I'm a sub)

You're supposed to file MARRIED, even if you file SEPARATELY.

If you "didn't make enough", I can't see why on earth you would file "married separately"
when filing "married jointly" gives you a better deduction.

Anyway, if you filed "married separately", submit both yours and your wife's tax returns
with an explanation of why you filed separately.
mawilsonMaleUnited Kingdom2007-07-18 16:31:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 rejected *sigh*
Why did you send in your I-751 (removal of conditions form) when you haven't even got your conditional green card yet? :unsure:
mawilsonMaleUnited Kingdom2007-08-07 11:33:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionBank Statements, Bills... How many?
I have 3 years worth of statements, but I'm thinking of sending 3-4 most recent ones (2007)
and maybe 4-5 random statements from 2005 and 2006.
mawilsonMaleUnited Kingdom2007-08-07 11:43:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionCan I enter the USA with extension letter if the I751 is denied?

Appealing from outside USA would be impossible. If the I-751 is denied, while you are abroad, you have no status and you will not be able to return.

Not even as a tourist/VWP?
mawilsonMaleUnited Kingdom2007-08-07 11:52:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 approved at CSC! Super fast
Ray,

Thanks for the explanation. I'm sorry you had an unpleasant AOS interview -
on the bright side, look how crazy fast they approved your I-751!

Good luck!

mawilson
mawilsonMaleUnited Kingdom2007-08-08 16:27:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 approved at CSC! Super fast

ramanusa,

Congrats on your approval!

Question about your AOS - did you have an interview before you got your green card?

Just to clarify - I'm asking about your AOS (I-485) interview, not the I-751.
mawilsonMaleUnited Kingdom2007-08-07 11:29:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 approved at CSC! Super fast
ramanusa,

Congrats on your approval!

Question about your AOS - did you have an interview before you got your green card?
mawilsonMaleUnited Kingdom2007-08-07 11:11:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussionis there an interview for the 10 year green card

I'm curious because I have heard conflicting information that states nobody gets a 10 year green card without an interview (especially if they didn't get an interview for their 2 year card)

Not true -- there were LOTS of people who had waited more than 2 years for their AOS interview
and were eventually transferred to CSC, approved without an interview and given 10 year cards.
mawilsonMaleUnited Kingdom2007-08-17 15:49:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussionare the support letters really necessary?
QUOTE (Cassie @ Aug 21 2007, 02:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My friend's AOS was initially denied for "lack of evidence" (after hearing what she took for evidence, the adjudicator must have been -- well, I won't finish the sentence) -- affidavits helped to get her eventual approval. I chose to be proactive. wink.gif

AOS or Removal of Conditions?

If the latter, tell us more!
mawilsonMaleUnited Kingdom2007-08-21 13:40:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionHow long prior do I have to file for removal of conditions?
QUOTE (MarilynP @ Aug 27 2007, 06:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
lets say your expiration date is November 14th.... so 3 months would be August 14th.. but that is 93 days according to my rough calculations.... USCIS has to have some cut-off date... or they could say hey it is only 3 days or hey it is only 5 days...

But even if you sign and date your application Nov 14th and mail it the same day,
USCIS are not going to get it instantly - it'll take a few days anyway.
mawilsonMaleUnited Kingdom2007-08-27 19:21:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionHow long prior do I have to file for removal of conditions?
QUOTE (YuAndDan @ Aug 27 2007, 03:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
A maximum of 90 days prior to the expiration of the conditional card. (90 days does not = 3 months).

Why does everyone keep saying that 90 days is not the same as 3 months?

For all intents and purposes 90 days = 3 months.

What, are they going to reject your petition if you send it in 91 days before the deadline? blink.gif
mawilsonMaleUnited Kingdom2007-08-27 16:32:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussionit would be interested if anyone got interview after filing I751 please share to us
QUOTE (eau_xplain @ Aug 28 2007, 09:47 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Gemma12nel @ Aug 28 2007, 09:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Whats a stokes interview??


Stokes interview is when the husband and wife are interviewed separately and asked the same questions to see if they give the same answers.

I have heard of Stokes interviews for AOS couples but have not read of anyone going through it for I-751. Not to say that it doesn't happen.

I read up on it and now strongly believe that Jasman was talking out of his Jass
trying to scare the OP.

A Stokes interview is conducted before a green card is issued at the AOS stage,
never at removal of conditions.

Edited by mawilson, 28 August 2007 - 10:24 AM.

mawilsonMaleUnited Kingdom2007-08-28 10:23:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussionit would be interested if anyone got interview after filing I751 please share to us
QUOTE (jasman0717 @ Aug 28 2007, 01:09 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
There are posts of people having not just one but also the Stokes interview.

Recent posts? unsure.gif
mawilsonMaleUnited Kingdom2007-08-28 01:18:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionIncome, benefits, etc?
QUOTE (tamarae @ Aug 28 2007, 12:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Anyway, I am now a stay at home mom and DH is working, but what sort of income requirements are they going to look for this time in the filing?

I don't think they care about your income at this point - only that you're still married.

Anyhow, the Affidavit of Support you sent in with your I-485 is still in effect.
mawilsonMaleUnited Kingdom2007-08-28 11:43:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionGetting Ready to File I-751 at the Dreaded TSC!
QUOTE (Cassie @ Aug 28 2007, 11:58 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
If I remember correctly, your I-751 will be transferred to CSC, so don't be surprised!

Cassie,

Do they transfer everyone to CSC these days?
mawilsonMaleUnited Kingdom2007-08-28 11:22:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 Approved so fassssst at CSC
QUOTE (Wifiman @ Aug 27 2007, 08:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (mawilson @ Aug 27 2007, 04:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Congratulations, Wiffiman!

I just have a couple of questions.

1) When did you file AOS,
2) When did USCIS approve it, and
3) Did you or did you not have an (AOS) interview?

Thanks!


Please take a look at my timeline, USCIS did not send me any approval after my wife took a biometrics. After my wife took a biometrics, all we have to do was waiting and waiting and this morning I just get a notice email said the card is ordered and it will send to me within 30 days. It will be 10 yrs green card and we do not have any AOS interview.

Thank you Wifiman, and I apologise if I wasn't clear.

I asked you about your AOS (Adjustment of Status = I-485) interview, not Removal of
Conditions (I-751). BTW, when I click your Timeline link, it says "VisaJourney Member Timeline:
No Timeline Found! This member has not auto-linked their timeline or does not have one."

Many people here got transferred to CSC and had their I-485's approved without an interview,
and I was just wondering if you were one of us. We're still trying to figure out whether or not
those who didn't have an interview at the AOS stage are necessarily going to have one at
removal of conditions.

Edited by mawilson, 28 August 2007 - 12:06 AM.

mawilsonMaleUnited Kingdom2007-08-28 00:05:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 Approved so fassssst at CSC
Congratulations, Wiffiman!

I just have a couple of questions.

1) When did you file AOS,
2) When did USCIS approve it, and
3) Did you or did you not have an (AOS) interview?

Thanks!
mawilsonMaleUnited Kingdom2007-08-27 16:30:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussionshould i hire lawyer to do my I 751 case?
QUOTE (blue eyes @ Aug 30 2007, 10:23 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hey beckypua,relaaaaaaax,mawilosn is from New York.

tongue.gif
mawilsonMaleUnited Kingdom2007-08-30 11:49:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussionshould i hire lawyer to do my I 751 case?
QUOTE (jasman0717 @ Aug 29 2007, 08:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I think we need to keep in mind that we are all not the same here. I don't believe we should be critizing someone for their mistakes but should try and help them make an educated decision on how to proceed with their process.

If you follow the guides you should be able to do the I-751 yourself but if you don't feel confident you could seek additional assistance here at VJ or find a professional to assist you. Good luck good.gif

Good advice.
mawilsonMaleUnited Kingdom2007-08-29 23:57:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussionshould i hire lawyer to do my I 751 case?
QUOTE (Peter T @ Aug 29 2007, 06:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I thought that was funny. Harping about grammar I find boring, but not making a joke about it.

It wasn't about grammar. If the guy can't put two sentences together, what makes
you think he's capable of assembling a packet of required documentation forms for
USCIS, which (amongst other things) involves writing cover letters and understanding
the document requirements and instructions?

The guy is a mess (read his other posts) - and obviously needs a lawyer.
mawilsonMaleUnited Kingdom2007-08-29 18:53:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussionshould i hire lawyer to do my I 751 case?
QUOTE (tayoff @ Aug 28 2007, 08:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
thank you guy u guy awesome and help ful

Still, you probably should hire a lawyer, since you haven't yet mastered the construction
of complex sentences, spelling and basic punctuation.

Just a thought.
mawilsonMaleUnited Kingdom2007-08-29 02:45:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussionairport nightmare due to I-751
Wow, what a nightmare. ohmy.gif

Please keep us posted.
mawilsonMaleUnited Kingdom2007-08-31 11:23:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussionanyone didn't send bank statement and get approve?
QUOTE (tayoff @ Sep 8 2007, 09:42 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
we had joint account then we closed it but still have record. now it's impossible for us to get statement. soo anyone get approve without sending bank statement?

Why did you close the account?

That would be my first thought, if I was the adjudication officer.
mawilsonMaleUnited Kingdom2007-09-10 15:27:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionExpired foreign passport
QUOTE (MarilynP @ Sep 10 2007, 02:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
i think people might include a copy of their passport as evidence of a bona fide marriage but it isn't a necessity...

Marilyn,

How does a passport prove that the marriage is bona-fide??? blink.gif
mawilsonMaleUnited Kingdom2007-09-10 14:56:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionExpired foreign passport
I don't think you need it.

Remove conditions, naturalize next year and get a U.S. passport. biggrin.gif
mawilsonMaleUnited Kingdom2007-09-10 13:16:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionHELP anyone got approve from VSC with sending utility bill?
Tayoff,

The list looks good - although two items are strangely mangled (I've highlighted them below):

QUOTE (tayoff @ Sep 9 2007, 02:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
• Copies of the passports and green cards
• Copy of birth certificate of my wife
• Copy of our receiptCopy of our I-bond government savings account.
• Copy of our itinerary to Thailand.
• Copy of our car insurance.
• Copy of our rental insurance
• Copy of our pictures. for our tax preparation.
• One of our unused cheques.
• Cell phone advertising.
• Copy of our savinCopy of our marriage certificate.
• Copy of the income tax for 2006.
• Copy of our life insurance.
• Copy of our state ID.g CD.
• Copy of our DVD rental account at the move gallery.
• Copy of our Sam’s club member.
• Copy of our marriage vows and ring exchange.
• Copy of Federal Stafford loan.
• Copy of our bank account.
• Copy of our visa cards showing a joint account.
• Copy of our money order for our rent payment.

mawilsonMaleUnited Kingdom2007-09-10 11:27:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 intervew
QUOTE (eau_xplain @ Sep 14 2007, 01:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
The earliest documented (on VJ anyway) record of an I-485 approved without interview was an approval on Oct 20, 2005. This means the earliest I-751 filing would be July 22, 2007.

We have the list going. All we can do now is sit back and watch another page of history unfold.

LOL @ earliest documented record biggrin.gif

I feel like I'm watching the history channel. laughing.gif
mawilsonMaleUnited Kingdom2007-09-14 13:02:00
IMBRA Special TopicsIs Match.com considered a 'marriage broker'?
Match.com is American first, International second.

Their primary business is in the U.S. - foreign countries were added as an afterthought.

My guess is they are NOT what the USCIS considers a marriage broker.
mawilsonMaleUnited Kingdom2007-09-24 13:26:00
USCIS Service CentersPassport revoked!
QUOTE (panamania79 @ Mar 16 2008, 06:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I have no sympathy whatsoever for people who cannot pay their child support.When he catches up, I'm sure he'll be able to get a new one.

Get a new child? tongue.gif
mawilsonMaleUnited Kingdom2008-03-17 01:32:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)I need to know!
Technically, you're not supposed to use VWP if you have a criminal record.

mawilsonMaleUnited Kingdom2009-01-22 01:10:00
United KingdomUK regional forum

Most message boards solve that problem by getting rid of the flamers.

I don't know why people would want to put a stop to fighting on the boards.
That's what makes it FUN!

:o Immigration is fun? :hehe:

Well, no, I meant them-fun, the boards.
mawilsonMaleUnited Kingdom2007-05-22 16:01:00
United KingdomUK regional forum

Most message boards solve that problem by getting rid of the flamers.

I don't know why people would want to put a stop to fighting on the boards.
That's what makes it FUN!
mawilsonMaleUnited Kingdom2007-05-22 14:21:00
United KingdomUK regional forum

I'm curious....do any of you get offended when non US-UK couples post in this forum?

Yes, it's an exclusive club of UK-US couples! :devil:
mawilsonMaleUnited Kingdom2007-05-21 16:06:00
United KingdomWhat do you miss that you never thought you would?

I have to agree on roundabouts. Much prefer them to 3 or 4 way stop signs.

You've got to be kidding me. The roundabout is the most idiotic traffic control device that exists today.

Four-way stop signs are GREAT (unless you don't know how to use them.)
mawilsonMaleUnited Kingdom2007-03-08 14:07:00
United KingdomWhat do you miss that you never thought you would?

I can't believe I'm going to say it, but I miss the stupid pub quiz!

Damn you mags! :P


:lol: :lol:

I miss quiz machines.
mawilsonMaleUnited Kingdom2007-03-08 14:04:00
United KingdomReally Dumb questions you've been asked about the UK

#######? There are MILLIONS of people living in London, what are the chances eh? :lol:

You'll be surprised. It's a small world...
mawilsonMaleUnited Kingdom2007-03-20 13:51:00
United Kingdomchip and pin on credit cards?
Boy, have things changed. Credit cards now come with fish and chips?
mawilsonMaleUnited Kingdom2007-04-26 10:40:00