ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionOnly one year of joint tax forms!
hi guys, im new to this forum. I was wondering if I should include the tax form that was file independent. My wife came to the U.S. on may 2007 and we were able to file have this joint tax form. As for 2008, we could not because the time to submit the evidence is up in February. So i was wondering what I should do?

thanks guys in advance!
JoeLyn316MaleChina2009-01-19 04:20:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionAnyone have an AOS interview in N.Y.
QUOTE (AntandD @ Jan 19 2009, 03:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi JoeLyn316,

In answer to your post, yes, I've had a successful AOS interview before (2 years ago in 2006) in Buffalo, New York State, as that's where my local USCIS office was at. Specifically, it's located in downtown Buffalo, NY and is at the following location: 130 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo NY, 14202.

For more information about my AOS interview experience, click on the link on my VJ timeline (the link can be found on my signature below and on my VJ profile).

If you live in the Western part of New York State, then Buffalo, NY is the most likely location where your interview would be at. If not, then your AOS interview will probably be at another local office in New York State.

Hope this helps. Good luck on your immigration journey too.

Ant (Still waiting at the VSC, Still waiting for Baby...)

QUOTE (JoeLyn316 @ Jan 19 2009, 01:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi guys, I would like to know if anyone had an AOS interview right here in New York? If so where will it be in the N.Y. area.



AntandD, was it because you guys have a sufficient amount of evidence which cause them to conduct the interview or was it because you were picked by a random process, u think.

JoeLyn316MaleChina2009-01-19 22:48:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionAnyone have an AOS interview in N.Y.
QUOTE (l.j./1999 @ Jan 19 2009, 02:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi, first of all, do you mean AOS (Adjustment of Status) or Removal of Conditions? This forum is for Removal of Conditions and interviews are not that common in that stage.

If you do have an interview, the location will depend on where you live, there are several offices in NY State that conduct interviews: Albany, Buffalo, NYC (Manhattan) and Garden City (Long Island).


oh i thought AOS and removal of condition is the same. I guess i mean removal of condition. blush.gif
JoeLyn316MaleChina2009-01-19 22:44:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionAnyone have an AOS interview in N.Y.
Hi guys, I would like to know if anyone had an AOS interview right here in New York? If so where will it be in the N.Y. area.
JoeLyn316MaleChina2009-01-19 13:57:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionFriend's Uncle file taxes without a W2!
Hi guys,

i have a friends uncle who will also have a Removing condition coming up in like 2 month before the 90day window period. His uncle has filed a joint tax return for 2 years without having a W2 form. He gets paid cash and no check. So he has no W2. He filed like almost 20,000 for each of the pass 2 years. So i was wondering will this affect him?

Edited by JoeLyn316, 20 January 2009 - 10:47 AM.

JoeLyn316MaleChina2009-01-20 10:46:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionApproved Today! OMG Thank you!
QUOTE (senyorita80 @ Jan 20 2009, 01:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
TO all who have helped me from the very beginning of this whole process, from the core of my heart, THANK YOU! Thank you for all the moderators, members that really helped with filing my papers and shared their true experiences - thank you all so much. blush.gif If I did not have you guys or this site, I would have hired a lawyer. To the creator of this site, you are very much appreciated. I will continue from time to time log in here and help others in return.

I am also thankful for a very fast processing. Here's my timeline:

- Mailed overnight shipping to CSC: Nov. 13.08
- Check cleared 11.18.08
- NOA received 11.22.08
- Biometrics 12.08 - forgot the exact date. But it was 2 wks after my NOA
- 10yr Green card Received: 1.20.09 star_smile.gif

I wish everyone who's case are pending luck and fast processing as well.

God bless you all!



(Btw, happy inauguration day!! watching CNN. Yay for Obama! - I hope he makes some new changes on Immigration laws lol)


Congratz senyorita80, you must have really strong evidence to get approved for 10yr green card. can you tell us what types of evidence you bought in.

JoeLyn316MaleChina2009-01-20 22:02:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionJoint Living Arrangements
QUOTE (*Len* @ Jan 20 2009, 12:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Arazia @ Jan 20 2009, 09:42 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
No utility bills. The only utility we pay for directly is cable internet and that can only be in one name.
I'm already planning on showing the joint financials (bank accounts, credit cards, 401ks, etc) as part of a different section. I'm just trying to figure out if what I have is enough to cover just the part about 'joint housing'.


Phone the cable company and ask to have your utility bill include both your names. Our Comcast bill is joint, as are all out utility bills; but in some cases you do have to request it.
Health insurance bills? Car insurance? Credit card bills? Bank statements showing same address? Driver licenses showing same address?
Get affidavits from street neighbors, if you are friendly with them.


hi len, so it is possible to joint the cable bill? i call the time warner cable customer service and the rep had no idea if its possible. Can u tell me how it can be done? Im planning to go to the closest time warner office to get it done. Does my wife have to be present if u know?
JoeLyn316MaleChina2009-01-20 13:43:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion10 yr gren card ordered after RFE and why we got one
btw tommygirl, i was wondering how many tax form and bank statements u submitted to uscis?
JoeLyn316MaleChina2009-01-22 18:16:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion10 yr gren card ordered after RFE and why we got one
QUOTE (tommysgirl @ Jan 22 2009, 08:26 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Received e-mail today Green card ordered. We did biometrics in Nov. and received RFE in January. Sent in requested evidence on Jan. 15th (61 pages)

We made the mistake of not sending complete info. Only sent in parts of Tax returns and bank statements showing both names and our address. The want the bank statements (all pages). We ordered tax returns from IRS (received in 1 week) Also found old letters and cards (thank goodness we are kind of pack rats).

Anyway we are DONE!!!


hi tommysgirl, first of all congratulations. what u mean by sent in parts of tax returns and all pages of bank statements? if u can clarify. thank you.
JoeLyn316MaleChina2009-01-22 14:37:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionInterview for removing conditions
Oh, Yea really good question, should be a survey! Hope more people respond..
JoeLyn316MaleChina2009-01-19 04:23:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionCSC Approval - 39 pages evidence, No RFEs
Hi Keigwyn,

first of all congrats to your approval. i was wondering how much did u file for the 2 years tax returns. because i had one joint return under the poverty line and was not planning to submit it to uscis. while this 2008 return i am way above the 125% guideline. thx
JoeLyn316MaleChina2009-01-26 21:37:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionIs one Tax form enough!
hi guys, i see my wife has posted this before. As the time is coming for our removal of condition, we are preparing all the items needed. We dont want an RFE, so if anyone can help.
JoeLyn316MaleChina2009-02-07 20:19:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionIs one Tax form enough!
Hi, guys i was wondering if using one tax form enough. My wife came to the US on late Aug 2007. I was working only part time the when she came, because i went back to school. We did file jointly for that year, but it was under the poverty line. We will have 2008 by the time we file for Removal of condition. For 2008 we will be way above the 125%. So I was wondering if i should include the 2007 or not. Also can anyone explain to me what a Co-Sponsor is and what is required from them? Do i need one? thanx guys in advance!
JoeLyn316MaleChina2009-02-07 19:43:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussionhow does this look
QUOTE (jasminelily @ Feb 11 2009, 10:11 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (JoeLyn316 @ Feb 11 2009, 04:36 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi davidaustralia, i was wondering how your name on your time warner cable look like on the bill ask them to change and was not able to have it the way i want. They made it like this which looks so weird on the billing statement.

(my name and my wifes first name then our both last name) Joe-Cindy-Lynn-Chen

It was ridiculous. I ask them can you just have my full name and hers Joe Lynn & Cindy Chen.


ok. It sounds like you got a customer service representative who answer the phone like a robot and doesn't know how to improvise. They have two boxes on the computer for them to fill in, first name and last name. So the CSR put "Joe Cindy" which are you and your wife's first names on the first box and "Lynn Chen" which are the last names on the second box. I suggest you call them again and may be you're lucky that someone knows how to improvise answer your phone. If you have to deal with a robot again, just tell them "Joe Lynn Cindy" is the first name and "Chen" is the last name OR "Joe Lynn" is the first name and "Cindy Chen" is the last name. That way you won't confuse a robot. Well, not confusing at all to me, I bet a real robot can figure it out but a robot-like-CSR cannot.


i know, so today i just called again and spoke to another CRS. She told me you can have it the way you want since you are paying for it. Man the first CRS was like you said a Newbie robot, lol.
JoeLyn316MaleChina2009-02-11 11:05:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussionhow does this look
Hi davidaustralia, i was wondering how your name on your time warner cable look like on the bill ask them to change and was not able to have it the way i want. They made it like this which looks so weird on the billing statement.

(my name and my wifes first name then our both last name) Joe-Cindy-Lynn-Chen

It was ridiculous. I ask them can you just have my full name and hers Joe Lynn & Cindy Chen.
JoeLyn316MaleChina2009-02-11 05:36:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionProof of residential address for I-751!
QUOTE (YuAndDan @ Jan 23 2009, 03:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Perhaps mother can write up a letter stating that you live with her, and get it notarized.


Can anyone show me how to write the letter for proof of address.
JoeLyn316MaleChina2009-02-11 22:46:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionProof of residential address for I-751!
Hi guys, i live in a coop with my wife and my mother. the coop is under my mothers name. so i was wondering how i can get proof of living here. i do have like affidavits of the the coop we have to submit to the office of our income. it has all of our names, signature and is notirized. is this enough proof? or do i need to call the management office for a letter or something. thanks in advance.

Edited by JoeLyn316, 23 January 2009 - 02:34 PM.

JoeLyn316MaleChina2009-01-23 14:33:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionCARD Production Ordered
hi safoot, congrats first of all. can you possibly list the items you sent in for proof. so we others can see. thank you.
JoeLyn316MaleChina2009-02-06 01:58:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionCheck and Credit Card as Evidence for ROC!
Hi guys, i was wondering if i send a check for evidence of Joint marriage, do i send a copy of this or the orignal and write the word VOID on it. Also for credit Card as proof, do i need to copy the front and back and will it be ok to black out some of the numbers. Thanks guys in advance!
JoeLyn316MaleChina2009-02-15 01:10:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionHow to check status online on ROC!
Hi guys, my friends uncle who also have filed a I-751 ROC has ask me, how do you check the case status online? He has mailed his in for almost 2-3 weeks and counting now. I would like to know also when its time for me to mail and check online.
JoeLyn316MaleChina2009-02-15 14:48:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionWondering where my service center is at?
woops sorry guys just read the important topic. Said only CSC and VSC will handle ROC's. So it i was to send it, do i mail it to VSC or can i choose which one i prefer. I am about to file for ROC soon.
JoeLyn316MaleChina2009-02-17 14:07:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionWondering where my service center is at?
Hi guys, i was just wondering if im in the state of New York, should my service center be in Vermont. However all the letters Uscis sent me are from the Texas service center. If so are they quick. I only hear good news very fast from the CSC.
JoeLyn316MaleChina2009-02-17 13:57:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionProof pictures
i was actually going to send the actual photos. we have made 2 sets. 1 for mail to USCIS and one for in case we are selected for an interview.
JoeLyn316MaleChina2009-02-15 15:23:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionApproved in 6 months @ VSC!!!!!!!!
hi theGman, congrats to you. could you tell us what kind of evidence you sent in, it gotta be realli strong for them approve you that quick. Heard VSC can take for ever on the ROC.
JoeLyn316MaleChina2009-02-18 19:49:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionAre junk mail useful in ROC!
hi guys, i was wondering if Junk mail useful for ROC. I mean like billing invoice from magazines we subscribe, credit card mail asking you to apply for their card, cable companies asking you to join them, car insurance company ask you to purchase them such as gieco and all state, etc. Just like usual junk mail you would receive from known companies. They are however only in one of our names. It is mostly my name because I am the US citizen.
JoeLyn316MaleChina2009-03-04 06:30:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionApproved after 30 days of waiting! CSC Woot Woot!
Congrats and omg, that is seriously a record breaker. You must have sent in really powerful evidence for them to approve you that quick! Hope you can share with us what you sent to USCIS? again Congratulations!!! smile.gif
JoeLyn316MaleChina2009-03-13 17:38:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionAbout Affidavits!
QUOTE (John24689 @ Mar 17 2009, 01:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
The I-751 instructions say:

5. Affidavits sworn to or affirmed by at least two people who have known both of you since your conditional residence was granted and have personal knowledge of your marriage and relationship. (Such persons may be required to testify before an immigration officer as to the information contained in the affidavit.) The original affidavit must be submitted and also contain the following information regarding the person making the affidavit: his or her full name and address; date and place of birth; relationship to you or your spouse, if any; and full information and complete details explaining how the person acquired his or her knowledge. Affidavits must be supported by other types of evidence listed above.

I do not see where it says no relatives or you have to be a USC. It does not require you to put your citizenship, only your place of birth.

Please share where you find that it is best for a USC and should not be a relative. I send an affidavit from my son who lives with us. I personally think the more affidavits, the better. Not just two, but three, four, or five. It can't hurt.


I have read some comments of reply to some affidavits questions on VJ and saw a few of them saying its best to have a USC friend and not family member. Hope I misread or can find those post again.
JoeLyn316MaleChina2009-03-17 12:33:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionAbout Affidavits!
QUOTE (OKIE2 @ Mar 17 2009, 06:40 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (JoeLyn316 @ Mar 17 2009, 03:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi, guys I have a question regarding affidavits. Does it have to be from a US citizen? Because my wife has a best best friend who knows her really well, but she is still on her 10 year green card. Also can they be from family members like my mother who for sure knows alot about us compared to our friends.



What kind of affidavit are you talking about. what Process are you in?


hi, affidavits to prove my marriage.
JoeLyn316MaleChina2009-03-17 11:48:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionAbout Affidavits!
Hi, guys I have a question regarding affidavits. Does it have to be from a US citizen? Because my wife has a best best friend who knows her really well, but she is still on her 10 year green card. Also can they be from family members like my mother who for sure knows alot about us compared to our friends.
JoeLyn316MaleChina2009-03-17 03:48:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionRFE
QUOTE (gemini23nj @ Mar 13 2009, 08:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Got our RFE today. Scrambling to collect docs

Previously sent
Car Insurance Policy both names
Proof of Health Insurance joint
bank statements-joint
Tax forms-joint
pictures

House in my name, pre-marriage. I mean come on!

In addition to these docs, I plan on sending last years tax docs, I ordered beneficiary docs for both 401 k and life insurance policies. I have lots of pics of us together, do you guys think it is worth it to send a bunch of pics?

Thanks


wow you went pretty light. im pretty sure you can add more to your evidence.
JoeLyn316MaleChina2009-03-14 11:13:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionRFE I-751
majority of the time people filing for I751 ROC divorced will get interviews. so it is wise to be prepared and rack up extra evidence. What did the RFE ask for?
JoeLyn316MaleChina2009-03-14 11:11:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionReceived RFE!
yes, maybe if you can tell us what you send initially when you applied for ROC. We can tell you what you miss or can help you with some additional evidence. laughing.gif
JoeLyn316MaleChina2009-06-13 18:57:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionVSC APPROVAL for I-751 Removal of Condition!!!
hi guys, my wife just officially got her 10YR Greencard in her hand on 9-26-09. Was told to wait 60 days in the letter. But I received within seven days of notice of APPROVAL! God bless VSC! Hope all you VJers get the speedy treatment from VSC like me. Thanks again for all your help.
JoeLyn316MaleChina2009-09-29 22:23:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionVSC APPROVAL for I-751 Removal of Condition!!!
Hi guys, I received a PM from a VJer about what documents I sent in and how I organized my file.

The things I submitted was basically similar to most ROC petitioners:

1- Our Driver Licenses along with her expired GC and passport I think
2- Tax Return Documentations (2007,2008 and 2009 just in time for submission)
3- Joint Bank Accounts (Submitted the first day I opened the bank and then like 2-3 in between of each year)
4- Joint Credit Cards with both of our names and the first page statements of the bills (submitted the first day she became joint with me and then like 2-3 in between of each year)
5- 3 annual Co-op form required to submit to HPD of income and a letter from the Management Office of part ownership with lease agreement with both names
6- Tmobile Family plan first page of bill each month with both our names on it. (submitted the first day of opening phone and then 2-3 in between of each year)Begged TMO CS to change it like that.
7- Two Life Insurance Policy from NEW YORK LIFE with each other as Beneficiary
8- TIME WARNER CABLE bill with both our names on it. Also begged TMC CS to change it like that. (submitted the first day I added her name with me and then like 2-3 in between of each year)
9- 2 Affavadit from our Best Friends
10- Joint Macy Cards with her as authorize buyer. (Also submitted the first day of receiving bill statement and then 2-3 in between of each year)
11- Like 10-15 color photo prints of the wedding and different trips we went

I think thats about it... Hope this helps you guys!

Note: (submitted the first day of statement and then like 2-3 in between of each year) All were done within the month she arrived to the US!
JoeLyn316MaleChina2009-09-19 22:30:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionVSC APPROVAL for I-751 Removal of Condition!!!
Hi guys,

I just got home a few minutes ago and I received a letter in my mailbox from VERMONT USCIS stating

"Congratulations! Your request for the removal of the conditional basis of your permanent resident status has been approved. You are deemed to be a lawful Permanent Resident of the United States as of the date of your original admission or adjustment of status"

I had my wife pinch me and it was not a dream, didnt expect it to be so quick.

I sent in my ROC package in the end of APRIL 26, 2009 to be exact and approved SEPT. 19, 2009

I would like to thank you all VJ members for all your help, especially Kathryn41. biggrin.gif

Up next is US Citizenship, but I was wondering if she can apply now before she receive her permanent GC, as it states she will receive it within 60 days?

Good Luck to you all on your journey!
JoeLyn316MaleChina2009-09-19 19:44:00