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Originally Posted by pewpew
Hey guys, just reaching out because I'm getting really stressed about sending in our package...
Literally all we have are: - many photos and supporting documents for a few trips we have taken over the years (flights, reservations, etc.).. we never had a wedding, we couldn't afford one - joint bank account we recently opened.. hoping to show more activity by the interview - he is an authorized user on all of my credit cards (his credit is bad so we couldn't do joint even if we wanted) - leases with both our names for the past 3 years - he is the beneficiary on my 401k and work group life insurance |
It's not too late, he can also still add you to all of his checking/savings accounts as a joint owner, and you can add him to yours, even if the accounts are 10 years old. Simply go to the bank and fill out a form. It helps because it shows you're willing to share your finances/earnings, not just a new account. I dont think you can have joint credit cards these days, only authorized users, the fact that you already added him is good and make sure you both use them. Add each other as emergency contacts with your employers. Some utilities only allow one account holder, so if takes over the electricity, you can take care of the phone/internet for example, so you'd have statements in each of your names with the same address
start building up a folder of all evidence you have and date it, photos, trip itineraries, bills, statements etc. I actually scanned everything so I could organize it on the PC and simply print my entire package. Hope that helps!! good luck!
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Originally Posted by pewpew
Hey guys, just reaching out because I'm getting really stressed about sending in our package. We have a lawyer so that's helpful, but we just don't have many joint documents. We've been together for 5 years, married for 2. We are in our mid-20s.
I know this is so dumb because I SHOULD know better, but we don't really have many joint things. Not a joint bank account because my H mostly took care of everything. Money I made I kept in my own account, which he encouraged, so I could build a little security nest. He mostly paid for everything out of his own account. We didn't see a need to have a joint account, though we just opened one to start things. We have separate health insurance because we figured it would be better if one of us lost our job -- at least one of us would have steady insurance. No property or assets of any kind. He was always on the utilities because it was easier. I'm so frustrated and also just angry at myself. I've lived in fear for so many years I can't believe I let things get this far without being prepared. Literally all we have are: - many photos and supporting documents for a few trips we have taken over the years (flights, reservations, etc.).. we never had a wedding, we couldn't afford one - joint bank account we recently opened.. hoping to show more activity by the interview - he is an authorized user on all of my credit cards (his credit is bad so we couldn't do joint even if we wanted) - leases with both our names for the past 3 years - he is the beneficiary on my 401k and work group life insurance To make things worse, he just got a job in another state. He was struggling with unemployment for a while so it was crucial for him to take it (we have a joint sponsor we are working with just in case. we waited so long because he didn't make enough and we couldn't find a sponsor). He does come back on the weekends because it's not too far. I'm just feeling so scared and dumb and hopeless right now. I feel like I got too "comfortable" (super ironic because I never feel comfortable but obviously I did to a certain extent). It also sucks because we have a real, serious relationship but idk how it may look on paper.. Sorry for the novel... Just looking for some support and/or any advice on other types of documents I show look for or just anything, really.. thank you.. |
Your list of evidence looks pretty strong to me. Officers consider your evidence in context of your specific life as a couple. What might be enough for one couple may not be enough for others. Consider this: my husband and I have only been married for a few months when we had our interview, and we got approved by submitting the same information that you listed.
We keep our finances separate, and our joint bank account doesn't see a lot of activity. We deposited our paychecks into the account but then transferred out most of it back to our respective accounts. We only leave enough for our grocery contributions. That was enough.
Do you and your husband own cars? You can add each other as a spouse to your policies. Sometimes you even save $ on your premium.
Also, since you live together, I bet you get lots of mail. Bring a few of those just to show them that you both get things addressed to the same location.
Also, we didn't have a wedding, either. Our parents didn't even come to the courthouse! I think you're good to go, my friend.
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Originally Posted by Droobz
Is it correct that through AOS from a spouse petition you can request a temporary EAD while the interview gets scheduled? How long after marriage and filing can you request this? I am a student visa overstay so I wouldn't need to return to a consulate before filing from what I understand. I also have DACA currently. Trying to think of options before the dreaded sept 5th...
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It's a one-year EAD, renewable until your AOS is approved.
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Originally Posted by APinfo
Joint lease for the past 3 years is pretty solid evidence. Also any joint tax returns. Even if you don't have much as far as joint accounts, have whatever you can showing you share the address. And if asked during the interview about it, just be honest. Just like you were here.
It's stressful enough just beginning the process. But try to relax. As the months go by (after you turn it in) keep collecting the documentation. Month by month. Put some activity on that bank account and print the statements. People have been approved with much less than what you have. |
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Originally Posted by eRkah
You're worrying more than you need. You have good evidence already, simply build from that and prepare a good package. Being married for over 2 years is very good because you won't receive conditional residence. From what I've read, the presentation and organization of the evidence helps a lot, and it's not uncommon that young couples don't have property/assets. The fact you've been living together for 3 years is very strong evidence. You can also show documents from 3 years ago, etc, showing each of you lived at the same address, like old bills and letters, even if they're not 'joint'. You didn't mention, have you filed taxes together? That's pretty important. And check you are marked as Married on your W-4s
It's not too late, he can also still add you to all of his checking/savings accounts as a joint owner, and you can add him to yours, even if the accounts are 10 years old. Simply go to the bank and fill out a form. It helps because it shows you're willing to share your finances/earnings, not just a new account. I dont think you can have joint credit cards these days, only authorized users, the fact that you already added him is good and make sure you both use them. Add each other as emergency contacts with your employers. Some utilities only allow one account holder, so if takes over the electricity, you can take care of the phone/internet for example, so you'd have statements in each of your names with the same address start building up a folder of all evidence you have and date it, photos, trip itineraries, bills, statements etc. I actually scanned everything so I could organize it on the PC and simply print my entire package. Hope that helps!! good luck! |
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Originally Posted by vivace
The advantage you have is that you've been married for a long time, which means you might actually have more evidence than you think.
Your list of evidence looks pretty strong to me. Officers consider your evidence in context of your specific life as a couple. What might be enough for one couple may not be enough for others. Consider this: my husband and I have only been married for a few months when we had our interview, and we got approved by submitting the same information that you listed. We keep our finances separate, and our joint bank account doesn't see a lot of activity. We deposited our paychecks into the account but then transferred out most of it back to our respective accounts. We only leave enough for our grocery contributions. That was enough. Do you and your husband own cars? You can add each other as a spouse to your policies. Sometimes you even save $ on your premium. Also, since you live together, I bet you get lots of mail. Bring a few of those just to show them that you both get things addressed to the same location. Also, we didn't have a wedding, either. Our parents didn't even come to the courthouse! I think you're good to go, my friend. |
Thank you everyone again!! I was at such a low point yesterday and these supportive responses really helped me calm down and feel so much better!
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Great and Congrats! Do you mind sharing your story and interaction at the interview?
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As far as the interview, we were called in. Sworn to tell the truth. Then he began with my wife. Asking her questions about her bio info, address, my bday, our wedding date. Officer then proceeded to ask me the same questions and then all the yes/no questions on the i485. The atmosphere was pretty serious all through this. It didn't start to lighten up until the officer began to look through our evidence. That's when he began to ask about our relationship. How we met, how long we dated before we married, etc. He started joking with us and it definitely helped ease the rest of the tension my wife and I had.
He looked through our wedding pics and complimented some of them. Told us how we looked drastically different than 4 years ago (when we began dating). It ended with an awkward silence as he typed on his computer. But then he broke it by telling us that our case was fine and we were approved. Then it was all smiles from there.
He even suggested a restaurant to eat at bc we mentioned that's what we were going to do afterwards since our interview was at 8am.
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