If you’ve been tracking our status, welcome back! I’ve had a long break but it’s time to revive those government form application skills. Almost two years after obtaining a green card, Kristien and I now must petition the Government to remove her conditional status. This means submitting a I-751 form.

The required form information is minimal: name, address, where we got married, a copy of her green card, and our signatures. There are other fields but the most important part is the evidence that proves your marriage is valid. We attached several pieces of information that would prove the marriage is not just for show.

• Bank statement showing the account is held in both of our names
• 2006 and 2007 tax returns, both filed jointly married
• Confirmation of our jointly-accessible safe deposit box
• Verification of car insurance; 1 car, 1 policy, two drivers
• Sworn affidavits from my parents that our marriage is, in fact, a real relationship.

We sent the forms, evidence, and $545 check via USPS certified mail. The check includes the cost of the form processing and a biometrics appointment, which is scheduled later.

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