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Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussiongetting ready to file
Yes that is another reason for you to be very happy right now, VSC's reputation precedes it as being the slowest of the two processing centers. Great to see they are doing a great job at least for your case. Perhaps May will be an efficient month for VSC for all your fellow May VSC filers! We can hope! yes.gif
ready4ONEMalePhilippines2009-05-29 23:21:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussiongetting ready to file
QUOTE (mozplay @ May 29 2009, 09:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks! I was happy to get it in one piece as my mailbox doesn't do a good job of keeping the rain out and it's been raining cats and dogs, lol. I still can't check my freaking status online though! Aarrggghhhhhh!!!!!!


Par for the USCIS online status course! laughing.gif Ah well, has to be a happy relief to have the biometrics notice, I know I will worry until we get ours!!
ready4ONEMalePhilippines2009-05-29 23:14:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussiongetting ready to file
Congratulations mozplay! First to get the biometric for our little month of May filing crew! good.gif
ready4ONEMalePhilippines2009-05-29 23:01:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussiongetting ready to file
QUOTE (Laurahlover @ May 28 2009, 10:55 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello everybody..
It`s been a while since I posted on here...after all it`s also been about two years that USCIS has bugged
me for the last time, however as I read on here; back in the loving arms of the USCIS"..lol
Anyway, I am as well about to file the I-751 and I would love to hear people`s opinions on my assembled
package so far.....
At the moment this is what it looks like;

- I-751 forms (filled out jointly completely and accurate) 2 forms
- A money order for $545 USD, Associated Bank. (Filing fee and Biometrics)
- Copies of Airplane/Train tickets from our 3 week European trip (2008) and other trips.(4 pages)
- Copies of envelopes of holiday/birthday cards received on our address. (6 pages)
- Copies of dental statements showing our jointly dentist visits over the last two years (3 pages)
- Copies of Employer benefits enrollment listing spouse as dependent (4 pages)
- Copy of confirmation of 401-K plan listing spouse as beneficiary (1 page)
- Copies of forms of 2007-2008 taxreturns listing both names (3 pages)
- Copies of front and back of Permanent Residence Card (2 pages)
- One photo CD containing 130+ pictures taken between 2006-2009 verifying our ongoing relationship (vacations, trips, family photo`s)
- Copy of Sheraton Hotel bill listing both credit cards being billed. (1 page)
- Copy of letter from Dep. Of Homeland Security to file for a joint petition to remove the conditional basis of my permanent resident status
- Copy of pet adoption contract listing both our names as pet owners. (1 page)
- Copy of pet trainer organization listing both names on same address (1 page)
- Copy of Sears Credit Cards showing joint account. (1 page)
- 2 sworn affidavits by close friends verifying our marriage. (2 pages)


We don`t have our own car and at the moment we still live in our Inlaw`s house so we don`t pay rent...
(I know living with inlaws doesn`t sound that great, but I`m very luck and got the best inlaws in the world smile.gif

Any advice or suggestions would be highly appreciated!!
Thanks !!


Hello Laurahlover, I would attach W-2's to the tax forms if you haven't already.

Also, while the CD of extensive photo's is great, not sure it would ever be used by USCIS. I would suggest, even if you include it, print out, with date and time comments several photo's from several periods of time going back to your original issuance of the 2 year green card.

A nice organizational cover letter is also advised if you didn't already create one.

Beyond that, looks like a fairly solid list! Good luck and welcome to this thread, need to kick it into gear to make the May filing list! good.gif

Edited by ready4ONE, 28 May 2009 - 11:22 PM.

ready4ONEMalePhilippines2009-05-28 23:21:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussiongetting ready to file
Welcome to all the new May 09 filers to this thread! Good to see the list grow a bit. good.gif

Don't forget to also join and add yourselves to the larger USC list, which goes quite a way back in time.

Interesting to see CSC has our two cases on the same track featherB, I think it is a good sign that office is reasonably efficient! Now where are our biometric notices!!! yes.gif
ready4ONEMalePhilippines2009-05-28 09:10:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussiongetting ready to file
Jane, you are another person I have read about here on VJ lately who has to pay a second I-751 application fee when logically your child came here on the same K-1 you did, or attached to it. Correct?

Not your fault, but you have to pay to the tune of forking over another $465! wacko.gif Makes no sense at all...
ready4ONEMalePhilippines2009-05-23 15:29:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussiongetting ready to file
Jane, I think they heard you!!! ohmy.gif
ready4ONEMalePhilippines2009-05-23 13:33:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussiongetting ready to file
CSC May Filers
UserName.............Date of I-751.....NOA1 Date.......Biometrics......Approved
venusfire503...........05/01/09..........--/--/--........--/--/--........--/--/--
ready4ONE...........05/09/09..........05/11/09........--/--/--........--/--/--


VSC May Filers
UserName.............Date of I-751.....NOA1 Date.......Biometrics......Approved
scooby06..............05/01/09..........--/--/--........--/--/--........--/--/--
mozplay................05/04/09..........--/--/--........--/--/--........--/--/--


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Got our NOA today. Interesting, because they sent in to our PO Box. Didn't think they would do that, but we included it as the mailing address on the I-751 since we have one, and some of our mail we copied for the packet listed the PO Box.
ready4ONEMalePhilippines2009-05-22 18:47:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussiongetting ready to file
Check cashed! Guess our packet was good enough to not get rejected outright! good.gif Baby steps....
ready4ONEMalePhilippines2009-05-19 23:14:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussiongetting ready to file
QUOTE (elmcitymaven @ May 17 2009, 01:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I told the husband about my plan to delay filing until the 31st so we had a better chance that I would be here in SoCal when his biometrics happens, and he said, "Biometrics? I have to do something besides file papers? Are they going to interview me again? Why didn't you tell me about this? I don't want to do this, it's stupid. Forget it, I'll be illegal before I have to deal with those f*ckers again."

After I administered a chill pill, I explained it was fingerprints and photo, and no interview at biometrics. (I also mentioned the distant possibility of an interview at some stage.) He was slightly placated, but has said yes, I need to be there with him. I then explained the likely timings going forward, and what happens if his GC expires before the new one arrives. I even explained a little about naturalization, to which he said he was happy to jump through those hoops like a performing seal because he knows at the end of it he can give USCIS a great big F U, once he's holding his naturalization certificate.

Oh, he's just my little ray of sunshine. luv.gif


Hilarious! rofl.gif That is settled then! good.gif
ready4ONEMalePhilippines2009-05-17 15:23:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussiongetting ready to file
QUOTE (featherB @ May 11 2009, 07:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (ready4ONE @ May 11 2009, 09:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Just checked online, glad I didn't spend extra on faster delivery but US Postal Service reports:

Label/Receipt Number: XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX13
Status: Delivered

Your item was delivered at 10:51 AM on May 11, 2009 in LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA 92607.

We mailed the package Saturday afternoon, minutes before the Post Office closed! kicking.gif


Hehee, that's one minute after mine was delivered, according to the tracking info (I mailed my package Saturday morning-ish, en route to breakfast) - was yours signed for by V. Semegi as well? Not that that makes any difference to anything, of course! smile.gif


I didn't see the green return slip yet, so don't know who took our form, just glad and impressed it made it so quickly. good.gif Wish USCIS was run like the good old USPS!
ready4ONEMalePhilippines2009-05-11 21:30:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussiongetting ready to file
QUOTE (mozplay @ May 11 2009, 07:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
All of you folks who are debating the issue of whether to add all children or just those who are not already USCs ... I really don't understand why you are fighting about this. We on VJ can't be the only people who have ever questioned this particular section of the form. Problems encountered by people on this site seemed to have stemmed from confusion and miscommunication.

To avoid that - add a supplemental sheet.

If you chose to leave your USC children off, then list them separately in a supplemental sheet and say why you left them off.

If you list your USC children but are unsure of doing so, then include a supplemental sheet and state that you are unsure but are listing them anyway because you feel that is the intent of the form.

Don't assume an adjudicator can read your mind. Do assume that adjudicators know their jobs and understand the forms are ambiguous. Also assume that they don't care and that you need to spell it out. Simply and clearly.

Mo


Not fighting blink.gif genuinely curious if the form or the instructions are at fault for the lack of assurance as to what USCIS wants on the I-751! good.gif

Even the much trusted VJ Guide does not shed light on the question, and I am the type who likes to know. laughing.gif

My two children's names didn't fit on the form, so we included a supplement and added extra information. We also included birth certificates for all three kids.
ready4ONEMalePhilippines2009-05-11 21:27:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussiongetting ready to file
QUOTE (ready4ONE @ May 4 2009, 09:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Taking all factors into consideration I believe I will go ahead and list all three children on our I-751 in section 5...

I believe strongly, based on the fact the instructions only refer to children adjusting status with the I-751 that this is technically a mistake, but one which it appears the overwhelming majority make because the I-751 form itself is flawed.

Part 5. Information About Your Children-List all your children (Attach other sheet(s) if necessary)

Should be, based on the instructions language:

Part 5. Information About Your Children-List all children Removing Conditions with this petition (Attach other sheet(s) if necessary)

But it doesn't so we will include all three children, my two live with us, she is their step mom, and I won't neglect to include them due to that relationship. good.gif

If we should go to interview, I will make that the first question/comment to our interviewer!

Anyway, got the letter from work indicating my wife is the primary beneficiary of my work life insurance, all we are waiting now is for the documentation from my private life insurer.

We would love to see this thread be the 'official' May removal of conditions filers thread! Good idea and welcome venusfire503, elmcitymaven, nuzzledark, and bluerain77!


A little more for the ongoing discussion of what USCIS mean's with regards to question 5

Q: Do I include my child on the I-751 or waiver?
A: It depends. If the child obtained permanent resident status based on the alien parent's marriage to a United States citizen and the marriage occurred less than two years before admission or adjustment to permanent residence, the child will also be a conditional resident. If the alien child acquired status at the same time or within 90 days of the alien parent, they can be included on the alien parent's I-751 petition or waiver. Children that entered the U.S. or adjusted status more than 90 days after the conditional resident parent must file a separate form I-751. The alien's children can be included on their parent's I-751 petition if they immigrated at the same time or within 90 days of their alien parent. They are considered to have acquired CR status on the same date as their parent. They can be included in their parent's I-751 petition even if they have turned 21 and no longer fit the definition of "child" under the INA.

From: http://www.visajourn...s-immigration-d

This fuel's my assertion that section 5 is strictly for children also adjusting status with the I-751 being submitted, not any other child as is commonly done because of the poor language on the form. Ah well, we included all three children and obviously USCIS more often than not overlooks this common error.

Edited by ready4ONE, 11 May 2009 - 08:58 PM.

ready4ONEMalePhilippines2009-05-11 20:57:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussiongetting ready to file
Just checked online, glad I didn't spend extra on faster delivery but US Postal Service reports:

Label/Receipt Number: XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX13
Status: Delivered

Your item was delivered at 10:51 AM on May 11, 2009 in LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA 92607.

We mailed the package Saturday afternoon, minutes before the Post Office closed! kicking.gif
ready4ONEMalePhilippines2009-05-11 20:41:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussiongetting ready to file
laughing.gif laughing.gif laughing.gif Yes biometrics is virtually guaranteed! Good luck, and hopefully you are preparing or have already prepared your I-751 packet elmcitymaven?
ready4ONEMalePhilippines2009-05-10 13:43:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussiongetting ready to file
Well, we decided too stressful waiting for the perfect document from my personal life insurance, used what we had which is really good, and fire in the hole! Off to USCIS CSC with our I-751 packet today.

Certified return receipt US Postal Service! Yee Hah! kicking.gif
ready4ONEMalePhilippines2009-05-09 15:34:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussiongetting ready to file
CSC May Filers
UserName.............Date of I-751.....NOA1 Date.......Biometrics......Approved
venusfire503...........05/01/09..........--/--/--........--/--/--........--/--/--
ready4ONE...........05/09/09..........--/--/--........--/--/--........--/--/--


VSC May Filers
UserName.............Date of I-751.....NOA1 Date.......Biometrics......Approved
scooby06..............05/01/09..........--/--/--........--/--/--........--/--/--



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ready4ONEMalePhilippines2009-05-09 15:32:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussiongetting ready to file
Let's maintain our own May filer list here . . . a CSC status list, and a VSC list. I got the two lists started, add yourself as you file, and just make sure to follow the directions below.

CSC May Filers
UserName.............Date of I-751.....NOA1 Date.......Biometrics......Approved
venusfire503...........05/01/09..........--/--/--........--/--/--........--/--/--


VSC May Filers
UserName.............Date of I-751.....NOA1 Date.......Biometrics......Approved
scooby06..............05/01/09..........--/--/--........--/--/--........--/--/--



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Edited by ready4ONE, 08 May 2009 - 09:13 AM.

ready4ONEMalePhilippines2009-05-08 09:12:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussiongetting ready to file
QUOTE (BlueRain77 @ May 6 2009, 03:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I know they say file 90 days in advance to 2yrGC expiration as a precaution. How long does it usually take to get the 10 yr green card from mailing application to getting approved and in the mail? What happens if they don't get it until after the 2yr has expired? Does that mean the PR has to stop working??
I just know that as long as you have proof that you are filing for the 10yr even after the expiration of the 2yr you can continue living in the US (cause that would be just stupid to say they had to leave...).

Thanks!


Hi BlueRain! As I understand it, the notice you get that your I-751 has been accepted includes language extending the Conditional Green Card for 1 year from either that notice date or the date on the green card. Haven't seen one yet since still waiting for the final piece of our puzzle to send off our package, but you keep the notice with the green card at all times until approval and the 10 year card is received. If processing the I-751 takes longer than a year, you do an InfoPass at your local USCIS office request that your passport get stamped with the I-551. The PR does not need to stop working.
ready4ONEMalePhilippines2009-05-07 00:08:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussiongetting ready to file
Taking all factors into consideration I believe I will go ahead and list all three children on our I-751 in section 5...

I believe strongly, based on the fact the instructions only refer to children adjusting status with the I-751 that this is technically a mistake, but one which it appears the overwhelming majority make because the I-751 form itself is flawed.

Part 5. Information About Your Children-List all your children (Attach other sheet(s) if necessary)

Should be, based on the instructions language:

Part 5. Information About Your Children-List all children Removing Conditions with this petition (Attach other sheet(s) if necessary)

But it doesn't so we will include all three children, my two live with us, she is their step mom, and I won't neglect to include them due to that relationship. good.gif

If we should go to interview, I will make that the first question/comment to our interviewer!

Anyway, got the letter from work indicating my wife is the primary beneficiary of my work life insurance, all we are waiting now is for the documentation from my private life insurer.

We would love to see this thread be the 'official' May removal of conditions filers thread! Good idea and welcome venusfire503, elmcitymaven, nuzzledark, and bluerain77!
ready4ONEMalePhilippines2009-05-04 23:47:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussiongetting ready to file
QUOTE (elwintro @ May 3 2009, 08:07 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (ready4ONE @ May 2 2009, 11:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My information came from this thread and the experience of Haole who wrote about the disaster befalling his I-751 when they listed US Citizen children:


Be careful accepting Haole's advice on this matter. I've asked him for more information about his US citizen child because, by reading his post history on VJ, it's unclear to me how his child acquired US citizenship. Right now, it seems to me that his daughter was a foreign-born child of his spouse who he then adopted when she came to the US. By virtue of some legislation out there, his daughter was able to acquire US citizenship because he adopted her. In that case, she would have had an A# and a foreign birth certificate, which is obviously going to be confusing for the USCIS case adjudicator.

Like I say, I want to get more info from Haole on this matter, but I would not accept his advice at face value. His interpretation of the I-751 instructions for Part 5 is based on his bad experience, and I don't agree with him that his interpretation is correct.

My two kids are natural-born US citizens. They have US state birth certificates, and do not have an A#. I included those birth certificates with my petition, and listed their names under Part 5 of the I-751 with 'N/A' in the A# column for both of them. I think that was the correct thing to do because Part 5 says to list all your children, and the instructions give a reminder to include any conditional resident children who are applying with you to have their conditions removed. There is nothing which says to ONLY list conditional resident children.

Obviously, you have to use your own judgment on this matter and make your own decision, but I'd advise you to think critically, especially about Haole's advice and situation.


I think the form asks for all children, however the instructions say:

Conditional Resident Children
In Part 5 of the form, please make sure to include any conditional resident children applying with you in order to have their conditional basis removed, or they may file separately. Please remember to provide their A-number.

Thus it would appear Part 5 is specifically the place to list children removing conditions with the petition, not 'all' children as asked. We have a few days to go before being ready to file, and am completely uncomfortable either way, as the form and instructions literally SUCK on this point...

We have three children, 2 mine from previous marriage, plus our own child together, and would love to list the three, but don't want to fill out the form wrong. Unfortunately the instructions on the form and separate instructions for the I-751 do not mesh.

Thinking critically, I think whoever created the form and instructions failed to real world test them!
ready4ONEMalePhilippines2009-05-03 16:46:00
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QUOTE (Lexx @ May 2 2009, 08:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (ready4ONE @ May 2 2009, 11:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Feeling lucky about the delay's since we learned a few things, like DON'T list your children on the I-751 form unless they are being included in the Petition to Remove Conditions. And the reminder from this thread to include W-2's. Feel's like our packet is strong, just awaiting the finishing touches! yes.gif


Where did you get this advice? I think it would be contradicting if you attach the child's birth certificate of your child when no name is listed on Part 5. Info about your children.

About the affidavit, the latest instruction (8/25/08 version) specifically asks for at least 2. I included in my submission just to minimize the chance of RFEs. But it's your call though.


My information came from this thread and the experience of Haole who wrote about the disaster befalling his I-751 when they listed US Citizen children:

"Looks good BUT!!
You shouldn't have listed the US citizen children in Part 5. Yeah it says list "all" children but if you read instructions you list children that have to have conditions removed.
I blew it and did so also and USCIS sent a RFE for $80 for biometrics for my child. They stopped my wifes process until I finally had to get my senator to fix the problem. Took an extra couple months.
Some people get away with it. I didn't even tho I had my daughters BC and US passport and explained she was a US citizen in the original cover letter.
USCIS missed it! headbonk.gif

You should have posted BEFORE you mailed it!!!
Goodluck!"

The instruction sheet for I-751 from USCIS indeed says:

Conditional Resident Children
In Part 5 of the form, please make sure to include any conditional resident children applying with you in order to have their conditional basis removed, or they may file separately. Please remember to provide their A-number.

But that is hardly making it clear that they won't be able to figure out that many would add all children of the marriage, even if they are USC's. So... Fixing our form, and glad we had a delay getting insurance documentation [the final touches to our submission.] We would definately have sent off our I-751 with the three kids listed, although none need to remove conditions... good.gif

How hard would it be on the actual I-751 form to change the language to: List all children who you intend to remove conditions with this Petition? headbonk.gif Classic USCIS...

As to the affidavits, from what I have read, they have no bearing on success or RFE for your submission. To my mind they merely subject two or more innocent person's to interogation by USCIS if they so choose. I can get them pretty easily and quickly in the event we get an RFE, but again, from all I have read they are not necessary for a successful I-751 packet. I read the instructions as indicating example ideas, not hard and fast requirements. Sort of a toss up on our part to not include/include them, but again I can get them if needed but won't include them with initial submission.
ready4ONEMalePhilippines2009-05-02 23:01:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussiongetting ready to file
OK nearly done with our I-751 evidence, here is our revised list. Waiting for a few things regarding life insurance, private and through my work, then hoping to get our filing off by middle of next week! Here is what we have now:

Copy of the Permanent Resident Card, front and back of Judith XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX.
Copy of Judith XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Washington State ID and Driving Learners Permits.
Copy partial tax statements for 2007 and 2008, both filed jointly with H & R Block TaxCut. [4 pages]
Copy of 2007 and 2008 W-2's. [6 pages]
Copy of IRS 2008 stimulus payment notice addressed to us, front side.
Copy Homeland Security/USCIS I-751 reminder letter.
Copy partial Social Security Statement for Judith XXXXXXXXXX April 2009 [1 page]
Copy partial Social Security Statement for Blair XXXXXX November 2008 [1 page]
Copy of birth certificate, our son Maxwell XXXXXXXXXX. [2 pages, front and back]
Copy of Maxwell Page Baptismal Certificate.
Copy Enrollment Form, Judith XXXXXXXXX added to Blair's work dental insurance plan.
Copy current online account summary, joint XXXXXXXXXXXX Bank account, April 29, 2009, with copies of his and her ATM cards. [1 page]
Copy cashed check for Puget Sound Energy, XXXXXXXXXXX Bank joint account, signed by Judith XXXXXXXXXXXXXX.
Copy partial Verizon Wireless joint account statement. [7 pages]
Copy of our Costco Membership cards.
Copy State DSHS form “Statement from Landlord/Manager” signed by our property manager February 5, 2009.
Copy of Zoo and Aquarium and Seattle Pacific Science Center membership cards and Science Center renewal notice. [2 pages]
Copy various occasion cards sent by parent in laws, 2008 to present. [5 pages]
Photographs of the past year. [3 pages]
Copy of certified copy, Certificate of Marriage March ##, 2007

Waiting on:

Letter from my company of the designation of my work life insurance to (name of immigrant spouse).

Copy of private life insurance showing wife as beneficiary.

Feeling lucky about the delay's since we learned a few things, like DON'T list your children on the I-751 form unless they are being included in the Petition to Remove Conditions. And the reminder from this thread to include W-2's. Feel's like our packet is strong, just awaiting the finishing touches! yes.gif

ready4ONEMalePhilippines2009-05-02 22:12:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussiongetting ready to file
Thanks Immigrant2009, I read that thread, and already found one tip, I am going to add the W-2's to the 2007 and 2008 TaxCut print out's! Didn't think of that but someone else did in the linked thread, but since I don't have the IRS transcripts, I will add the W-2's. [Note: I used TaxCut print outs in the AOS phase without any issue at all, but am going to double check, I am pretty sure I added W-2's back then.] good.gif

Once again, VJ rocks!
ready4ONEMalePhilippines2009-04-29 18:48:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussiongetting ready to file
Ok, working with the wife all day and here is what we have thus far included as attachments to the I-751 petition:

Current I-751 petition available from USCIS website with the following:

Copy of the conditional green card I-551, front and back of Judith ************.
Copy of Judith ************** Washington State ID and Driving Learners Permits.
Copy partial tax statements for 2007 and 2008, both filed jointly with TaxCut. [4 pages]
Copy of IRS 2008 stimulus payment notice addressed to us, front side.
Copy Homeland Security/USCIS I-751 reminder letter.
Copy of birth certificate, our son Maxwell ************. [2 pages, front and back]
Copy of Maxwell ******** Baptismal Certificate.
Copy current online account summary, joint ********* Bank account, April 29, 2009.
Copy cashed check for Puget Sound Energy, joint account, signed by Judith **************.
Copy partial Verizon Wireless account statement. [7 pages]
Copy of our Costco Membership cards.
Copy State DSHS form “Statement from Landlord/Manager” signed by our property manager February 5, 2009.
Copy of Zoo and Aquarium and Seattle Pacific Science Center membership cards and Science Center renewal notice. [2 pages]
Copy various occasion cards sent by parent in laws, 2008 to present. [5 pages]
Photographs of the past year. [3 pages]

Tomorrow will get a few things from work, like a simple letter showing my wife is the beneficiary of my work life insurance. They already have documentation from the AOS phase that she is also the beneficiary of my larger private life insurance, not sure if I should resubmit that again...

I could get Sworn Affidavits tomorrow as well from a couple of family friends, but not quite convinced it is necessary...

Anything else I may have missed? I noticed the sample cover letter had the sample person resubmitting a copy of their passports along with copies of the conditional green card. Is that advisable or necessary as USCIS has that in our file too? She has not left the country, so no new stamps, and we have not yet gone to San Francisco to update her passport to her married name. Thus it seems both redundant and overkill.

ready4ONEMalePhilippines2009-04-29 18:40:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussiongetting ready to file
Silke, we haven't moved at any point since filing the original K-1, not entirely out of fear of how badly such things seem to throw USCIS, but sort of lucky on that point ourselves. Perhaps that helped us get the reminder letter? tongue.gif They should get your address right now though, off the removing conditions packet you sent in.

Poochie, we will add ourselves to the list as soon as we send off our packet, thanks for letting us know about the list.
ready4ONEMalePhilippines2009-04-29 11:44:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussiongetting ready to file
QUOTE (Silke @ Apr 29 2009, 08:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Did you receive a reminder letter from USCIS? A lot of people seem to be getting them these days but we didn't.


We did get the reminder letter, including it as attachment to our I-751. good.gif Minor supporting evidence anyway!
ready4ONEMalePhilippines2009-04-29 11:09:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussiongetting ready to file
QUOTE (Silke @ Apr 29 2009, 05:47 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Good luck! I remember you from the AOS May filers thread. We submitted our I-751 a couple of days ago.



I remember you as well! Good luck also for you on your I-751.

Curious, opinions seem divided on adding two sworn affidavits along with the packet. I am inclined to not include them as I believe our evidence is pretty strong as is. Did you?

My wife and I should have the packet ready to go today since I have the day off, we have to wait until May 1st though to mail it off.
ready4ONEMalePhilippines2009-04-29 09:06:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussiongetting ready to file
Hi All,

We are putting together our I-751 packet now, and can officially file May 1st! Getting excited here, and of course a bit anxious to once again be put at the mercy of USCIS. So far, so good though as far as our treatment by USCIS through the K-1 and AOS phases of the process, hoping for smooth sailing through this phase too!

Any advice? Tips? Things to know before filing? Any and all input would be much appreciated.

Not sure if a May 2009 filer topic has been started, if not here we go kids!

ready4ONEMalePhilippines2009-04-28 23:45:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionTax Transcript for 2009

From my experience that is bologna (hope i spelled that correctly lol). That isnt necessarily true but could depend on when you actually submitted or filed your taxes. Hubby filed his in February and within the month, I requested transcripts, via fax and mail (sent in form 4506) and got replied mail including year 2009.

As mentioned, I believe it has to do with the time you filed but I could be wrong. Try requesting it via mail or fax and see if you'll get the same response. All the best.

Besaangel is correct. I think it depends on when you file your taxes.
I filed mine in February. I requested and received IRS transcripts for 2009 this month. :thumbs:
MarkieboyMalePhilippines2010-04-25 12:46:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion10 Year Green Card Received
Congratulations! Time to celebrate! :thumbs:
MarkieboyMalePhilippines2010-04-23 11:49:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionWhy only US Citizen signature on Cover letter?

The cover letter template found on VJ shows only the signature of the US Citizen spouse. Is that all is required. I was thinking it would be good if both of us sign the letter since it is a joint petition.

Anyone sent with both signatures??

Thanks.

We sent ours with both signatures, as I sent I-130 with my wife's AOS.
The USCIS will do a federal background check, regardless if it is beneficiary or petitioner... So, we didn't mind having both signatures on the cover letter. :unsure:
MarkieboyMalePhilippines2010-05-21 12:06:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionInterview experience
Congratulations! :thumbs:
MarkieboyMalePhilippines2010-05-21 14:14:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion2 different biometric dates/times??

About a week ago we got our biometric appointment for my husband. Notice date was May 10 2010 saying to coem in June 4th. Yesterday we got ANOTHER letter with notice date May 14 2010 saying to come in June 1st. Which day does hubby go to capture his biometrics?

I'd go to the date specified (June 1st) on the May 14th notice, IMO. This is the most current USCIS notice, so I'd follow that date.
MarkieboyMalePhilippines2010-05-23 21:56:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionGot approved in two months and two weeks with very little evidence!
Congratulations, chavelle!
Great news hearing you didn't need much for approval! :thumbs:
MarkieboyMalePhilippines2010-05-22 11:51:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI -751 package question
Your list looks sufficent, IMHO. Great job! :thumbs:
MarkieboyMalePhilippines2010-05-19 17:30:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionTwo Biometrics Appointments Receieved

We received two separate appointment notices for biometrics, one for 6/4 and one for 6/9. The one for 6/4 came first, then a few days later, the one for 6/9. Should I just go to the first one? We can't take the risk of being turned away, the center is 90 minutes away and I'll have to take the day off of work to go.

I would go on the date specified on the second notice (June 9). They must have rescheduled you. If you're not certain you want travel 90 minutes, and risk possibly being turned away, definitely go on the later date.
Some USCIS offices may allow walk-ins, while others do not. I wouldn't risk a 90-minute travel, IMO.
MarkieboyMalePhilippines2010-05-31 11:43:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionConditions Removed!!!!
Congratulations! Great news! :thumbs:
MarkieboyMalePhilippines2010-07-13 15:20:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionConditional GC Approved without Interview
Oh Boy!!!! Please update us! Biometrics 12/5 and CARD ORDERED 12/11!!!! Thank you God
michaelpNot TellingPhilippines2007-12-11 15:10:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionConditional GC Approved without Interview
UserName....Service Center...I-751 Date....NOA Date.....Biometrics....Interview......Approved...Remarks

Service Centre NEBRASKA
Kearinne..........NSC........04/09/07......04/30/07......06/02/07......__/__/__.......__/__/__
GKSYD1............NSC........07/25/07......07/26/07......09/06/07........none.........09/12/07
annelizabeth......NSC > CSC..08/15/07......08/17/07......09/28/07......__/__/__.......__/__/__
maguilart.........NSC > CSC..08/29/07......08/30/07......10/26/07......__/__/__.......__/__/__
Kitty0657.........NSC > CSC..08/31/07......09/02/07......10/26/07......__/__/__.......__/__/__
FVA...............NSC > CSC..09/10/07......10/03/07......11/01/07......__/__/__.......__/__/__
Michaelp..........NSC > CSC..10/09/07......10/11/07......12/05/07......__/__/__.......__/__/__

Service Centre VERMONT

Gringa............VSC........04/27/07......05/24/07......06/22/07........none.........10/24/07
stef and kel..... VSC........05/29/07.......06/06/07......07/09/07....................__/__/__
thea..............VSC........06/09/07......06/25/07......07/06/07......__/__/__.......__/__/__
GALYASTORPEDO.....VSC........07/24/07......08/24/07......09/08/07......__/__/__.......__/__/__
Alexpo............VSC........07/27/07......__/__/__......__/__/__......__/__/__.......__/__/__
Gemma12nel........VSC........08/07/07......09/04/07......10/02/07......__/__/__.......__/__/__
misterscn.........VSC........08/13/07......08/25/07......09/21/07......__/__/__.......__/__/__
DougandNancy......VSC........09/01/07......09/06/07......09/22/07......__/__/__.......__/__/__
Supersonic........VSC........10/09/07......10/10/07......11/29/07......__/__/__.......__/__/__
gatorubio.........VSC........10/31/07......11/05/07......__/__/__......__/__/__.......__/__/__

Service Center TEXAS

6901..............TSC > CSC..07/09/07......07/24/07......09/12/07........none.........09/20/07
Mahal.............TSC > CSC..07/27/07......07/27/07......09/28/07........none.........11/22/07
Jo1973............TSC > CSC..07/27/07......08/20/07......09/21/07........none.........11/01/07
Metta.............TSC > CSC..08/04/07......08/30/07......09/28/07........none.........11/__/07
guapitoyguapita77.TSC > CSC..08/14/07......08/30/07......10/12/07......__/__/__.......__/__/__
eau_xplain........TSC > CSC..08/18/07......08/21/07......10/11/07........none.........11/14/07
marksala..........TSC > CSC..08/21/07......08/24/07......09/28/07........none.........11/26/07
crommm............TSC........09/26/07......__/__/__......__/__/__......__/__/__.......__/__/__...check cashed 10/22
BETTI29...........TSC > CSC..10/05/07......10/06/07......12/15/07......__/__/__.......__/__/__
AlNRosa...........TSC > CSC..10/22/07......__/__/__......__/__/__......__/__/__.......__/__/__...check cashed 11/13
RichardS..........TSC > CSC..11/05/07......__/__/__......__/__/__......__/__/__.......__/__/__...check cashed 11/26

Service Center CALIFORNIA

BASIL.............CSC........07/28/07......__/__/__......09/07/07........none.........09/17/07
gandagirl505......CSC........08/08/07......08/08/07......09/19/07........none.........10/31/07
Ca_babe...........CSC........08/16/07......08/17/07......09/28/07........none.........11/15/07
edisheri..........CSC........09/17/07......10/14/07......10/23/07......__/__/__.......__/__/__
Babonsi...........CSC........11/17/07......__/__/__......__/__/__......__/__/__.......__/__/__
Jasman0717........CSC........11/23/07......__/__/__......__/__/__......__/__/__.......__/__/__
samsbs............CSC........11/26/07......__/__/__......__/__/__......__/__/__.......__/__/__
michaelpNot TellingPhilippines2007-11-30 00:32:00