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IRS
IRS notice CP2000
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IRS
IRS notice CP14 (balance due)
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IRS
IRS Letter 5071C or 4883C (identity check)
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IRS
IRS notice CP12 or a refund check
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USCIS
USCIS receipt notice (Form I-797C)
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USCIS
USCIS approval notice (Form I-797 or I-797A)
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USCIS
USCIS biometrics appointment notice
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USCIS
USCIS Request for Evidence (RFE)
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USCIS
USCIS Notice of Intent to Deny (NOID)
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USCIS
Your green card in the mail
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SOCIAL SECURITY
Your Social Security card
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DMV
DMV renewal notice
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DMV
DMV suspension notice
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COURT
Jury duty summons
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COURT
Court summons or eviction papers
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LANDLORD
Pay rent or quit notice
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LANDLORD
Lease renewal letter
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MEDICAL
Explanation of Benefits (EOB)
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MEDICAL
Medical bill
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BANK OR CARD
Collections letter
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EMPLOYER
Form W-2 or 1099
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SCHOOL
Form 1098-T (tuition statement)
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MEDICAL
Form 1095 (health coverage)
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UTILITY
Utility shut-off notice
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SCHOOL
School letter about vaccines or enrollment
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