Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	Expired foreign passport	yeah, you don't need a copy of your passport for this part of the process... you do need a photocopy of the front and back of your green-card though...	Marilyn.	Female	Canada	2007-09-10 13:18:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	Utility Bills For I-751	i sent in other bills too , like Netflix and Sirius etc..... all the bills and utilities didn't have both our names but I think I sent in a pretty good mixture...	Marilyn.	Female	Canada	2007-09-12 12:45:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	Affidavits for I-751: Manditory or Optional?	they are not mandatory... we didn't include any and we were approved with no problems... they are good for evidence for someone who might not have a lot of other evidence...	Marilyn.	Female	Canada	2007-09-12 15:18:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	Advice regarding filing time I-751	it shouldn't be a problem... I filed mine about month into the 90 day window....	Marilyn.	Female	Canada	2007-09-12 15:29:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	Wife and son went back home but dont know if they are...coming back	i don't think you should lie to get her back here not a wise idea	Marilyn.	Female	Canada	2007-09-12 20:21:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	I've heard nothing - card expires 9/13	i went through CSC and I sent my form in about a month into my 90 days... I got my 10 year green card even before my old one had expired.... I know this isn't the norm but a lot of people who went through CSC got their 10 year cards pretty quickly.... it seems to me that the USCIS is able to process these forms quickly , if they wanted to....	Marilyn.	Female	Canada	2007-09-08 08:55:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	I've heard nothing - card expires 9/13	you have 90 days to file the I-751 form.... if you file after the 90 days then you would be filing late... the OP mentioned that he filed about 1 month into the 90 days.... that wouldn't be filing late	Marilyn.	Female	Canada	2007-09-07 20:46:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	RFE	QUOTE (Silvanski @ Sep 9 2007, 01:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> We manage our utility bills (electricity/cable) online but I got screenie prints of our statements showing the service address, that'll do I hope the utilities should have spot where you can print out the statements... that is what I did.. we handle all our utilities online too...	Marilyn.	Female	Canada	2007-09-09 22:03:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	RFE	i would have sent in the utilities anyways... that is what we did... even though some were only in my name and some had both our names...	Marilyn.	Female	Canada	2007-09-08 18:05:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	1 year extension stamp received in Boston	QUOTE (Cassie @ Sep 15 2007, 07:44 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (yaatri @ Sep 15 2007, 09:00 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> The demeanor of the person at the office was also rather unprofessional. If you accompany your spouse for the biometrics, be prepared to wait outside the building on the street while the biometrics is completed (which could take up to an hour or more). I found this treatment to be similar to what one would endure at a US Consulate in a third-world country. I was sorry to see this inside the US. This is common practice at all district and ASC offices -- they do not allow any extranneous people into the building. If your spouse can understand English, and does not require a translator, then they only let in your spouse and not you. Jerry was only let into the building at OKC for the appointment that he was supposed to attend -- ie. our AOS interview. yeah, it says something like that right on the BIO appointment letter ....	Marilyn.	Female	Canada	2007-09-15 11:41:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	Photos---originals or copy OK	taken from the Removal of Conditions instructions... QUOTE Submit copies of documents indicating that the marriage upon which you were granted conditional status was entered in ''good faith'' and was not for the purpose of circumventing immigration laws. Submit copies of as many documents as you wish to establish this fact and to demonstrate the circumstances of the relationship from the date of the marriage to the present date, and to demonstrate any circumstances surrounding the end of the relationship, if it has ended. http://www.uscis.gov.../I-751instr.pdf	Marilyn.	Female	Canada	2007-09-17 06:44:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	Missed filing date!	the interviewer you had, gave you some wrong info ... you would think they would know this stuff	Marilyn.	Female	Canada	2007-09-17 07:28:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	Missed filing date!	it is 2 years after you get the green card, not 2 years after you are married.... check the expiry date on your green card.... you can file anywhere between 90 days and the day your card expires, although it is better if you file closer to the beginning of the 90 days.... *and they won't send you any kind of reminder...	Marilyn.	Female	Canada	2007-09-17 06:40:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	Walk in Biometrics	when I went, you had to be there on the date it said on the letter but the time didn't seem to matter.. I wish I had known that because I would have gone sooner....	Marilyn.	Female	Canada	2007-09-17 21:38:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	Help!	take a look here... it tells you what you need to send in etc... http://www.uscis.gov.../I-751instr.pdf this is the form you are going to need to send in along with proof of a bona fide marriage.... you just need to send in photocopies of any evidence you send in.... http://www.uscis.gov.../form/I-751.pdf Edited by MarilynP, 25 September 2007 - 05:34 PM.	Marilyn.	Female	Canada	2007-09-25 17:33:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	Changing of Address before Lifting of Conditional status?	you can just change your address online... https://egov.uscis.g...i/go?action=coa	Marilyn.	Female	Canada	2007-09-26 23:52:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	Copy of evidence for I-751	1. you don't need to include all the utility bills and bank statements from the whole time... I just included a recent one... but you could include one from around the beginning and a more recent one... 2. I just used paper clips but staples would work too.... 3. just include any evidence you think would prove a bona fide marriage.... but like I said earlier, you don't need to include every bill and/or statement	Marilyn.	Female	Canada	2007-09-30 12:33:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	Green Card --- Residential Date on greencard is incorrect	she has only been a permanent resident since February 09, 2006... so you count from that date... she will have to file a form to remove the conditions on the card at the end of this year.... Edited by MarilynP, 30 September 2007 - 11:46 AM.	Marilyn.	Female	Canada	2007-09-30 11:45:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	important question on tax return for removal on conditions	it looks like you have a pretty good list already... I wouldn't worry about the 2005 tax return....	Marilyn.	Female	Canada	2007-09-29 09:53:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	Cannot add RC case to online portfolio	are you using the number on the NOA? I know the number on back of the cashed check usually doesn't work...	Marilyn.	Female	Canada	2007-09-29 15:36:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	Ok now, this is spooky...	the number on the NOA doesn't usually work anyways.... the number on the BIO letter usally works...	Marilyn.	Female	Canada	2007-10-01 15:13:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	a couple of questions	check out this link... http://www.uscis.gov.../I-751instr.pdf after you file the form and evidence of a bona fide marriage , they will send you a biometrics letter a few weeks or months later that will let you know when and where to get you fingerprints.. Edited by MarilynP, 01 October 2007 - 07:55 PM.	Marilyn.	Female	Canada	2007-10-01 19:55:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	went to check the mail and	QUOTE One more thing...it say's if you have not already done so, provide supporting doc's to uscis such as lease of joint tenancy or joint ownership (originally sent) joint morgage agreement tax returns birth certificate joint policies (sent originally) that is just a standard thing every NOA says.. I think just to give the opportunity to send in more evidence if you think you need too... the number on the NOA usually never works.... the number on the BIO letter works though...	Marilyn.	Female	Canada	2007-10-01 23:01:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	Biometrics Appointment for Santa Rosa	I think you need to wait for the letter.... you need to show it when you go... you can reschedule the biometrics if the day doesn't work out...	Marilyn.	Female	Canada	2007-10-05 18:03:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	Confused about my anniversary date	QUOTE 04/25/08 is the expiry date on my Permanent Resident Card this is the date you need to worry about... you can file anywhere between 90 days and this date... it is a good idea to file as soon as possible within the 90 days... which would be around December 27th 2007... QUOTE The I-751 form also asks for "Conditional Residence Expiry date". Again I am not sure which date to enter there this date 04/25/08 is the date you use ... Edited by MarilynP, 07 October 2007 - 01:56 PM.	Marilyn.	Female	Canada	2007-10-07 13:53:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	Bank Statements	I would just submit the page that shows the address and your names... at this stage in the game they don't really care about your finances.. they just want to see that you have a life together.... Edited by MarilynP, 06 October 2007 - 09:39 PM.	Marilyn.	Female	Canada	2007-10-06 21:39:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	Who All Do We Notify Regarding Address Change?	How Do I change my address? QUOTE If you are not a U.S. citizen, changing your address for legal purposes does not change your address on any application or petition pending with USCIS and changing your address on a pending application or petition does not meet the legal requirements of informing USCIS of your change of address. You will need to do both. For most cases, you can now do both at the same time on our website using the Electronic Change of Address tool (available under "Related Links" on this page). With the exception noted above, all non-U.S. citizens who move within the United States and its territories must submit a Form AR-11 within 10 days after completing the change of address. You can do that here on our website with the Electronic Change of Address tool. If you choose to use this online tool, you can complete an electronic Form AR-11 and notify USCIS to update your address on most pending cases. If you choose not to complete an electronic Form AR-11, you will be required to obtain a paper Form AR-11 and mail it to the address shown on the form. This will delay the process of notifying USCIS significantly. Not filing an electronic AR-11 and choosing to mail in a paper AR-11 will not update your address on any applications or petitions pending with USCIS. Regardless of whether or not you are a U.S. citizen, if you choose not to use the electronic change of address notification, you will need to call customer service at 1-800-375-5283 to request that the address on your pending application/petition be changed. If you are not a U.S. citizen, you will also need to complete a paper Form AR-11. If you are not a U.S. citizen and you have a case pending with USCIS, you will need to do both – call customer service and complete the paper AR-11. Completing an AR-11 does not update your address on any pending case. Also, notifying customer service does not meet the legal requirement of completing an AR-11. If you mail a paper Form AR-11, we recommend using certified, registered or return receipt mail. This is not currently a requirement of USCIS, however it is advisable to send the AR-11 by a method that will give you documentation that you did mail the form to USCIS, in case there should ever be a question. electronic Change of Adress you will also need to file a sponsor's Notice of Change of Address Edited by MarilynP, 08 October 2007 - 11:54 AM.	Marilyn.	Female	Canada	2007-10-08 11:53:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	751 checklist	looks good... just remember to send a copy of the front and back of the green card...	Marilyn.	Female	Canada	2007-10-09 14:24:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	CA Service Center Address...	QUOTE If you live in Arizona, California, Guam, Hawaii or Nevada,mail your petition to: USCIS California Service Center P.O. Box 10751 Laguna Niguel, CA 92607-0751 http://www.uscis.gov.../I-751instr.pdf Edited by MarilynP, 13 October 2007 - 11:30 AM.	Marilyn.	Female	Canada	2007-10-13 11:30:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	Affidavits/90 day filing window	we didn't include any affidavits... and we got the green card with no RFE's etc.... I would mail it within the 90 day window... why take that chance...	Marilyn.	Female	Canada	2007-10-09 20:44:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	Got RFE'd :(	QUOTE (MissF @ Oct 15 2007, 02:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (FVA @ Oct 15 2007, 02:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (MissF @ Oct 15 2007, 10:39 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> they said that the tax return I provided where from us to IRS not from IRS to us. So anyone can send in anything. When I got the US all the stuff was already set up, utility bills etc. I didn't really see the sense in having me added to a gas or cable bill. Oh well, I should have known better. I am really not worried. Because a) our relationship is real and b)if I really get sent home (to beautiful Switzerland) my hubby said he would of course come with me. So nothing to loose :-D call 1-800-829-1040 and ask for the tax returns. we got ours in like 4 days from the day we called. Thanks ! That is useful :-) QUOTE (Niagaenola @ Oct 15 2007, 11:50 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> All you need to do is call IRS and get tex transcripts faxed to you.... thats what we did, it seems that they prefer the transcripts over copies of your tax return... You can get the number to call off the IRS website... Good Luck Kez How come you are applying for Citizenship already? I thought you need 5yrs in the country to do that?! Not that that is on my priority list right now as I am about to be kicked out! lol it is only 3 if you are married to an American citizen.... you have to be a permanent resident for 3 years before you can apply...	Marilyn.	Female	Canada	2007-10-15 17:39:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	I-751 Photo requirement	they are not.. they will take the pics at the Biometrics appointment along with your fingerprints...	Marilyn.	Female	Canada	2007-10-15 17:36:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	I-751	i am just wondering if someone sends in the real pictures do they get them back? i guess you could get copies of the pictures made but then why not just photocopy them, it probably would be cheaper in the long run....	Marilyn.	Female	Canada	2007-10-13 14:48:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	I-751	you should just make photocopies of them.... you don't need to send in the actual pictures... QUOTE Submit copies of documents indicating that the marriage upon which you were granted conditional status was entered in ''good faith'' and was not for the purpose of circumventing immigration laws. Submit copies of as many documents as you wish to establish this fact and to demonstrate the circumstances of the relationship from the date of the marriage to the present date, http://www.uscis.gov.../I-751instr.pdf Edited by MarilynP, 13 October 2007 - 11:21 AM.	Marilyn.	Female	Canada	2007-10-13 11:08:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	RFE on removal of conditions	ok, was just wondering... someone else here thought he got an RFE but he actually didn't , it was just the NOA... so i just wanted to make sure	Marilyn.	Female	Canada	2007-09-12 07:42:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	RFE on removal of conditions	did you get an actual RFE? I know on the NOA it kind of looks like it might be an RFE... this is what my NOA said... QUOTE If you have not already done so, provide supporting documents to assist USCIS in processing your petition..... such evidence may include, but is not limited to the following items... *Lease of joint tenanacy *Joint mortgage agreement and/or property deed *Joint ownership of assets *Tax returns *Birth certificates of any children born from the marriage *Joint policies of life, medical and/or car insurance... Edited by MarilynP, 10 September 2007 - 07:07 PM.	Marilyn.	Female	Canada	2007-09-10 19:07:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	evidence questions	I didn't send in cards but I did send in the envelopes they came in because it showed our names and the address....	Marilyn.	Female	Canada	2007-10-20 01:07:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	Conditional Driver's license.....HELP!!!	QUOTE (Peter T @ Oct 24 2007, 08:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (MarilynP @ Oct 23 2007, 09:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> when I got my driver's license I still had my conditional card but the expiry date on my DL was way past the expiry date on my green card... Same for me in Minnesota, but, because driver licenses are regulated by the states, we in Minnesota and California might just be the lucky ones, compared to the people of Misery. yeah, I know, just wanted to share my experience.... just wish things could be the same across the board	Marilyn.	Female	Canada	2007-10-24 12:59:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	Conditional Driver's license.....HELP!!!	when I got my driver's license I still had my conditional card but the expiry date on my DL was way past the expiry date on my green card...	Marilyn.	Female	Canada	2007-10-23 21:05:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion	Another user with post-submission anxiety--EVIDENCE QUESTION	your list looks pretty good... I never sent in any avadavits or pictures and I was approved with no problems.... oh and make sure to send in a copy of the front and back of your permanent resident card.... Edited by MarilynP, 09 October 2007 - 11:56 AM.	Marilyn.	Female	Canada	2007-10-09 11:56:00