removal of conditions approved and recieved new card today

[JESUS19]

Any EAC service center

[okccanary]

Congrats! Did you send one check that includes both the filing fees and biometric fee or two separate checks (one for filing and one for biometric)?

Also, it looks like you submitted evidence dated for the last 2 years only, not since the beginning of the marriage, so there is no overlap between the materials in your AOS application and I-751. Is that correct?

Yup, I just sent one check that included both fees.

As far as I understood the application it only asks for information and evidence since the previous application so 95% of the stuff I sent was things only in the previous two years but also we resent house deeds, joint bank accounts info etc. just with updated dates.

I see a lot of people mail everything and there's no harm in it but in my head I just want to make it as easy and simple for the officer and only included what was asked. Not saying I went light on the evidence. I still sent alot!! but just from the new time frame rather than resending stuff that they have already previous seen. Also wanted to make sure the evidence I sent was top quality rather than anything and everything. aka joint bank account, taxes, house deed, car deed, wills, power of attorney etc the big ticket items that carried a lot of weight.

Good luck!! I will keep my fingers crossed for you!

[NYC_USC_I130]

Congrats! Did you send one check that includes both the filing fees and biometric fee or two separate checks (one for filing and one for biometric)?

Also, it looks like you submitted evidence dated for the last 2 years only, not since the beginning of the marriage, so there is no overlap between the materials in your AOS application and I-751. Is that correct?

[okccanary]

Amazing! Fingers crossed mine will go as smoothly as yours.

By the way, did you have any affidavits from friends/family as evidence? I saw in the instructions that they are an example of evidence (at least 2) but not sure how many I’ll submit…

No I didn't. I did not used Affids for either the initial application and then the ROC. However I did quite a few screen shots of group chats with me my wife and her family, my family and friends which showed making plans together and general chats.

[hopefulandhappy]

Thanks so much!! My case approved without any interview. I definitely made a strong evidence package when sending in my application. However, It was also during the height of the pandemic so that is more likely the reason why i didn't have an interview. All the best on your journey and good luck!!

Amazing! Fingers crossed mine will go as smoothly as yours.

By the way, did you have any affidavits from friends/family as evidence? I saw in the instructions that they are an example of evidence (at least 2) but not sure how many I’ll submit…

[okccanary]

Congratulations. Thanks for sharing your case history and cover letter

No worries, happy to help and thank you so much!! Good luck on your journey!!

[okccanary]

Was yours approved without a 2nd interview?

Thanks so much!! My case approved without any interview. I definitely made a strong evidence package when sending in my application. However, It was also during the height of the pandemic so that is more likely the reason why i didn't have an interview. All the best on your journey and good luck!!

[tauraos]

Congratulations. Thanks for sharing your case history and cover letter

[hopefulandhappy]

Hi Folks

Not sure how but managed to get approval and card in just over 3 months. I live in Oklahoma. I was removing conditions from a 2 year greencard through marriage and my conditional card was expiring on 11/27/2020

9/10/2020 - Sent package off - Phoenix center
9/18/2020 - received extension letter
10/1/2020 - waived Bios
11/10/2020 - Removal Approved
11/20/2020 - Received new Green card

I know people always ask so here was my cover letter which also shows what I sent.

"USCIS
Attn: I-751
1820 E. Skyharbor Circle S
Suite 100
Phoenix, AZ 85034
9/7/2020

Re: I-751 joint petition to remove conditions of status on:

Me: A #number


Dear Sir or Madam:

Enclosed please find the JOINT Form I-751, Petition for removal of conditions of permanent resident status for my husband Me.

I am enclosing the following:

• Application and Biometric fee - $680
• Form I-751
• Copy of USCIS Form I-551 (Permanent Resident Card)
• Copy of our current joint Car Insurance for the year 2020 (Exhibit 1)
• Copy of the title of our car, showing joint ownership (Exhibit 2)
• Copy of our airline reservations for a vacation to England to see my family (Exhibit 3)
• Copy of our Driving License showing the same residential address (Exhibit 4)
• Copy of our credit cards and Bank’s Debit cards and check showing a joint account (Exhibit 5)
• Compilation of photos showing trips and family times during the last 2 years (Exhibit 6)
• Collection of texts and chats from Family groups (Exhibit 7)
• Copy of the Deed to the house showing Joint Tenancy (Exhibit 8)
• Copy of my UK Will that is kept at his Family’s Solicitors in the UK (Exhibit 9)
• Copy of my USA Will (Exhibit 10)
• Copy of Wife's USA Will (Exhibit 11)
• Copy of my and Wife's Power of Attorney (Exhibit 12)
• Copy of our joint US tax return for the year 2019, 2020 (Exhibit 13)

We are both happily living together and request that this petition be accepted for removal of conditions on the residence of my Husband Me.

Copies of documents submitted are exact photocopies of unaltered documents and I agree to submit original documents to an Immigration or Consular officer at a later date, if required. You are always welcome to visit our home should you ever desire to do so.

Yours truly,

Wife"

We have no kids and made our USA Wills and POA

It was free and super easy to do.

My UK my dad made me do through a solicitor, when we went home to visit as my grandparents recently died, so Wills was very much in his mind. Very glad I did that.

Hope this helps. I will be applying for citizenship in a years time when I become eligible

Congratulations! Submitting my 751 application soon.

Was yours approved without a 2nd interview?

[absolutegame]

I submitted my application for removal of conditions in May 2019 but i never heard anything for biometrics or interview schedule.
My 18months extension expired took appointment for stamp in passport but officer said case is under 18months to 24months.
Really long wait is this just me or common.

Thank You
Kumar

Wow, are you still waiting? Mine was filed in December 2019 and also no word to this day. Was it easy to get the appointment for the passport stamp? My Original Extension Letter Notice of Action will expire at the end of this summer so I want to be prepared.

[okccanary]

That sucks I am really sorry to hear that!! I am not really sure what to suggest as you are not far away from hitting that 24 month date. I remember some people reaching out to their local senator when they also had similar long waits and that definitely seems to nudge things along to the next step. Although totally understand if you don't want to do that and I guess the other option is to reach back out to USCIS when you hit 24 months. Was your original Greencard through marriage or work? If Marriage i'm guessing you hit that 3yr requirement before applying for citizenship so it might just be worth starting that if that is something you want!

[kumar09.vm]

I submitted my application for removal of conditions in May 2019 but i never heard anything for biometrics or interview schedule.
My 18months extension expired took appointment for stamp in passport but officer said case is under 18months to 24months.
Really long wait is this just me or common.

Thank You
Kumar

[flyforever85]

As per January 14 my card is in production! 260 days since filing from Philadelphia (Nebraska office I guess). Fingerprints waived, no interview necessary. I'm very happy!

[sapphire89]

Thank you, no I haven't reached out yet because the processing times are 14 to 28.5 months at the Nebraska Service Center. Where would I reach out to even?

Wow, that’s crazy long! I guess I’m on a similar boat with the California Service Center, 6 months and counting...
Probably will be applying for naturalization before hearing anything about the I-797.

[okccanary]

Thanks, yeah I signed up for the online account which back with my initial GC showed a lot more updates than the normal case status or what I got in the mail. Will take your advice and wait until it hits at least the lower limit of the processing time and reach out to them to ask about Biometrics and Case Status.

Sounds like a plan. It definitely seemed like cases where Senators "began to look into it" were bumped to the top. I will be sending lucky vibes your way.