Suphiceto

Just wanted some information regarding the filing of the I-751
(Removing conditional residency). My wife and I just bought a house
this month so we have that as proof we live together, as well as bills
with both our names on them, and an insurance policy, etc. I did notice
something about an affadavit that is supposed to be filled out by
someone that can prove you were married for two years (it is on the
actual I-751 form). What exactly is this?

Also, my greencard will expire in May of 05 (because of my conditional
residency). I had plans on going to Turkey this summer. Will I still be
able to travel?

What else should I include as proof? Letters from family and pictures?
All help would be appreciated. I always get nervous when I have to deal
with the paperwork stuff!

Thanks,
Cihan

Jonathan McNeil Wong

suphiceto wrote:
    > Just wanted some information regarding the filing of the I-751
    > (Removing conditional residency). My wife and I just bought a house
    > this month so we have that as proof we live together, as well as bills
    > with both our names on them, and an insurance policy, etc. I did notice
    > something about an affadavit that is supposed to be filled out by
    > someone that can prove you were married for two years (it is on the
    > actual I-751 form). What exactly is this?
    >
    > Also, my greencard will expire in May of 05 (because of my conditional
    > residency). I had plans on going to Turkey this summer. Will I still be
    > able to travel?
    >
    > What else should I include as proof? Letters from family and pictures?
    > All help would be appreciated. I always get nervous when I have to deal
    > with the paperwork stuff!
    >
    > Thanks,
    > Cihan
    >

Don't bother with the affidavit. The financial documents you mention
plus your most recent joint tax returns should be sufficient. The only
thing stronger than financial documents would be the birth certificate
of your child.

--
Above intended as general commentary, not specific legal
advice. Your mileage may vary.

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Wolfie

As Jonathan said, don't bother with the affidavits. We successfully
completed the I-751 process (no interview was required) without them. We did
include bills with both our names on them, tax returns and the birth
certificate of our child.

When they receive the I-751 you will be sent a notice that extends the GC
one year. You can work and travel on that without a problem. We did.

Good luck.
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    > suphiceto wrote:
    > > Just wanted some information regarding the filing of the I-751
    > > (Removing conditional residency). My wife and I just bought a house
    > > this month so we have that as proof we live together, as well as bills
    > > with both our names on them, and an insurance policy, etc. I did notice
    > > something about an affadavit that is supposed to be filled out by
    > > someone that can prove you were married for two years (it is on the
    > > actual I-751 form). What exactly is this?
    > >
    > > Also, my greencard will expire in May of 05 (because of my conditional
    > > residency). I had plans on going to Turkey this summer. Will I still be
    > > able to travel?
    > >
    > > What else should I include as proof? Letters from family and pictures?
    > > All help would be appreciated. I always get nervous when I have to deal
    > > with the paperwork stuff!
    > >
    > > Thanks,
    > > Cihan
    > >
    > Don't bother with the affidavit. The financial documents you mention
    > plus your most recent joint tax returns should be sufficient. The only
    > thing stronger than financial documents would be the birth certificate
    > of your child.
    > --
    > Above intended as general commentary, not specific legal
    > advice. Your mileage may vary.
    > ================================================== =============
    > Jonathan McNeil Wong Voice: 510-451-0544
    > Donahue, Gallagher Woods LLP Facsimile: 510-832-1486
    > P.O. Box 12979 http://www.donahue.com
    > Oakland, CA 94604-2979 E-mail: [email protected]
    > ================================================== =============