Tuesday, April 30, 2013

New I-751 Form

About 2 weeks ago, USCIS released an updated I-751 form (and instructions). The fee ($590) is still the same. Previously, the form was one column and the instructions were two columns. Now, the new form is two columns and the instructions are one column. They flip-flopped in layout.

I much prefer the older form (it was easier to read in my opinion), but I prefer the new instructions. So, basically, I prefer the one column layout.

What's new with the I-751 form though is that it's now asking for an email address. Which might indicate something (like emailing you when they receive the package or something, who knows).

Anyways, I should be sending my own ROC package out tomorrow. I'll write up a blog post then about what I included and such.

~Lindsay

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  1. Looking forward to your next post!

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    1. I can't wait to write it! Although I'm not looking forward to the cost of mailing this package out. I'm guessing it's currently around 5 pounds... >_<

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  2. I love how you love this process. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us (again). I am such a happy beneficiary! I also will be filing my ROC, in June. Sigh. At least it's the last thing for a while! :) Thanks again.

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    1. Hehe, happy to share! :)

      Have you started gathering the documents for ROC yet?

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    2. Not yet, we are in the midst of moving/buying a house...just not a good time to start gathering everything together! Looking forward to reading your newest post!

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    3. Make sure you keep all that documentation as buying a house in both names is great evidence! And don't forget each of you have to update USCIS about the change of address.

      And I posted yesterday about sending out the package ;)

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  3. Oh, I did fill out the AR-11, but my US husband does as well? I didn't see a section for "US Citizen" on there, just PR, student, visitor, etc.

    Another question about the I-751 (I find your blog easier to search than VJ, since it all directly relates to me!). What portions did you fill out? I'm finding it kind of confusing. For example, for the "Information About the Petitioning Spouse" - is that the US spouse? It asks for A number, which I find odd...as obviously he is a citizen and doesn't have one. What did you do for that? On the signature portion, it says, "If Applicable", they have to sign, but I see nothing in the instructions referring to this. What did you do?

    I only have filled out Part 1, 2, and 6 at the moment. I just hate sending off all of these blank pages...makes me nervous. Ha ha. I didn't have any children prior, just had one here in Utah 7 months ago though :) (Really made me miss Canadian health care!)

    Also, quick question about your package. 2 years of bank statements seems like a ton - did you read anything that said there should be that many? Buying a house and having a babe is quite a bit of good evidence. What do you think?

    Thanks for all of the info and your quick responses. Also - congrats on your newest degree! Lots of accomplishments to be proud of, that's for sure. Good for you!

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    1. The beneficiary fills out the AR-11, the petitioner fills out the I-865.

      Yup, the "Petitioning Spouse" is the petitioner in your case. Remember, this form is used in a variety of cases, not just those that came to the US based on a marriage visa. I left mine blank (as instructed to do). He definitely has to sign underneath your signature. If he doesn't sign, the petition will be returned to you.

      Don't worry, mine was blank in a few sections, especially part 4 as we have no kids. Part 7 was also blank as I prepared the form myself.

      Ohhh, congrats on the baby! And I bet you missed Canadian health care! I'm currently without health insurance and I miss health care every single day, lol!

      I've read a lot of cases getting RFEs for either not sending any bank statements or not sending the complete 2 years worth. Although it was a lot (you can see for yourself the pictures in another post where I described what I sent), I did not want to take any chances! Buying a house together is definitely good evidence, so make sure you submit documentation on that. And, in all honestly, playing the devil's advocate here, ANYONE can have a child, even with their spouse. To me, it's not really strong evidence as all it proves is that you two had sex and conceived a child. That's it. But, showing evidence that both of you are involved in the child's life would be stronger evidence.

      Thanks a lot! :)

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  4. Thank you for your quick response!

    Still confused a bit, sorry. So you left Part 3 blank, but he still signed under your signature?

    My arms are tired from all the stapling, but 2 years of bank statements are in! Ha ha. I photocopied the most relevant house info, we should be good. Fewf! What a good feeling when it all starts coming together :) A whole two years summed up!

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    1. Sorry, should have been more clear: Part 3 will be filled out by your spouse, yes. I left the A-number part blank as it doesn't apply.

      You didn't need to staple everything. I didn't staple anything in my package. I just used a binder clip for my bank statements, a binder clip for my husband's bank statements, then one large binder clip for the entire package. USCIS actually prefers no staples as they have to tear apart everything anyways.

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  5. Another question (sorry!). Since my son was born here, I fill out Part 4, correct? Even though he has no A number?

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    1. Yup, you'll still fill out Child 1 in Part 4. As a USC, he won't have an A-number. And make sure you check 'no' for question 12, is he applying with you.

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  6. Excellent. Thanks again for your responses!

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    1. You're welcome! I'll be awaiting your next question ;)

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