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May 18, 2000
VIA EDGAR
Securities and Exchange Commission
450 Fifth Street, NW
Washington, DC 20549
RE: GE Life and Annuity Separate Account II
Registration Number 333-41031
Commissioners:
Pursuant to Rule 497(j) of the Securities Act of 1933, I hereby certify that the
form of this prospectus dated May 1, 2000 is in the exact form in which it will
be used.
This text is being filed electronically. If you have any questions, please
contact me at 804-281-6901.
Sincerely,
Patricia L. Dysart
Assistant Vice President
and Associate Counsel