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sunandmoon

Nov 10 2007, 09:18 PM

QUOTE(jeng @ Nov 10 2007, 06:11 PM)

QUOTE(Roy and Yazi @ Nov 11 2007, 07:06 AM)

QUOTE(David-Mae Forever @ Nov 10 2007, 03:02 PM)

QUOTE(jeng @ Nov 11 2007, 05:17 AM)

CONGRATULATIONS TO EVERYONE WHO GOT APPROVED AND GOT THEIR GREENCARD...

we got married last nov 4 and now i am in the process of filling-out the forms and gathering documents for the AOS...now i need help for the following:

1. Address - C/O
2. What should i put in line "Current USCIS status" in Form 1-485?
3. Were you inspected by a US immigration officer? (I handed to him the yellow envelope and asked me some questions before stamping my !-94).
4. In what status did you last enter?
5. Applying with you? Under list of husband/wife?

Thanks for all your help and support...wish we could get this through smoothly...I will also file an EAD with this form...am i right that the total fee is $1010?

thanks again...

You may want to use the sample form here in VJ as your pattern because that's what I did, but to answer your questions, here it is.

1. Just you and your husband's address, don't worry about the C/O
2. K1 Visa holder
3. Yes
4. K1 or K1 Visa holder
5. You have to make this one clear because I looked for this on my own form and didn't find it

I believe it's correct, $1010 including AP and EAD. Good luck!

--Mae

thats the part that asks you to list husband/ wife and all children.

Thanks thanks a lot...two more things though...

1. How should i sign the form? under "signature" --- the signature appearing in my passport (with my maiden name) or a new signature with my married name (with this though, i still have no other documents with a new signature)...How did you sign yours????

2. Shall I include a new form G-325A with the AOS application???

3. Could you give me a summary of uscis form/info/documents that should come with the AOS applxn???

Many thank yous to all!

1. sign using married name.
2.yes, include a new G-325a
3. the guide here on VJ is very helpful. http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...mp;page=k1k3aos

imaskin

Nov 10 2007, 10:37 PM

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best of luck with your AOS

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thanks Roy and Yazi

David-Mae Forever

Nov 11 2007, 09:46 AM

QUOTE(jeng @ Nov 11 2007, 10:11 AM)

Thanks thanks a lot...two more things though...

1. How should i sign the form? under "signature" --- the signature appearing in my passport (with my maiden name) or a new signature with my married name (with this though, i still have no other documents with a new signature)...How did you sign yours????

2. Shall I include a new form G-325A with the AOS application???

3. Could you give me a summary of uscis form/info/documents that should come with the AOS applxn???

Many thank yous to all!

Follow the GUIDES like Roy said... and here's a sample of cover letter. I found this in one of the topics' started.

<home address>

U. S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
P.O. Box 805887
Chicago, IL 60680-4120

Date: ___________________

Nature of the submission: I-485 Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, ORIGINAL SUBMISSION

To Whom It May Concern:

Enclosed please find my Form I-485, Petition to Adjust Status for myself, <applicant's name> and supporting documents.

Contents include:

I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status and supporting documentation:
1. Payment for I-485 of $1,010.00 in the form of a check
2. Complete copy of non US citizen’s passport
3. Copy of K-1 visa
4. I-797 Notice of Action 2
5. Valid I-94 front and back
6. Copy of birth certificate
7. Copy of marriage certificate
8. Two passport type photographs
9. G-325A (all four pages)
10. I-693A vaccination supplement to the I-693 (in sealed envelope)

I-864, Affidavit of Support and supporting documentation:
1. Sponsor’s 2006 Federal Tax Return
2. Sponsor’s 2006 W-2 Form
3. Sponsor’s Verification of Employment Letter
4. Sponsor’s Last 6 months paystubs

I-765, Application for Employment Authorization and supporting documentation:
1. I-94 front and back
2. Copy of K-1 visa
3. Two passport type photographs

Copies of documents submitted are exact photocopies of unaltered documents and I understand that I may be required to submit original documents to an Immigration officer at a later date.

Sincerely,

<applicant's name and signature>

Regarding on how to sign under married name, it's all up to you. Goodluck on your AOS!

--Mae

jeng

Nov 11 2007, 03:47 PM

QUOTE(David-Mae Forever @ Nov 11 2007, 10:46 PM)

QUOTE(jeng @ Nov 11 2007, 10:11 AM)

Thanks thanks a lot...two more things though...

1. How should i sign the form? under "signature" --- the signature appearing in my passport (with my maiden name) or a new signature with my married name (with this though, i still have no other documents with a new signature)...How did you sign yours????

2. Shall I include a new form G-325A with the AOS application???

3. Could you give me a summary of uscis form/info/documents that should come with the AOS applxn???

Many thank yous to all!

Follow the GUIDES like Roy said... and here's a sample of cover letter. I found this in one of the topics' started.

<home address>

U. S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
P.O. Box 805887
Chicago, IL 60680-4120

Date: ___________________

Nature of the submission: I-485 Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, ORIGINAL SUBMISSION

To Whom It May Concern:

Enclosed please find my Form I-485, Petition to Adjust Status for myself, <applicant's name> and supporting documents.

Contents include:

I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status and supporting documentation:
1. Payment for I-485 of $1,010.00 in the form of a check
2. Complete copy of non US citizen’s passport
3. Copy of K-1 visa
4. I-797 Notice of Action 2
5. Valid I-94 front and back
6. Copy of birth certificate
7. Copy of marriage certificate
8. Two passport type photographs
9. G-325A (all four pages)
10. I-693A vaccination supplement to the I-693 (in sealed envelope)

I-864, Affidavit of Support and supporting documentation:
1. Sponsor’s 2006 Federal Tax Return
2. Sponsor’s 2006 W-2 Form
3. Sponsor’s Verification of Employment Letter
4. Sponsor’s Last 6 months paystubs

I-765, Application for Employment Authorization and supporting documentation:
1. I-94 front and back
2. Copy of K-1 visa
3. Two passport type photographs

Copies of documents submitted are exact photocopies of unaltered documents and I understand that I may be required to submit original documents to an Immigration officer at a later date.

Sincerely,

<applicant's name and signature>

Regarding on how to sign under married name, it's all up to you. Goodluck on your AOS!

--Mae

Thank you dearly!!!!

Sheriff Uling

Nov 12 2007, 12:31 PM

A few of our X-mas pics...

NOTE: You may view the larger size pics located on my profile.

Cheers!!!

Sheriff Uling

p.s. - Look at what one of our crazy friends here on VJ did to this pic...

'my_destiny'

Nov 12 2007, 12:47 PM

QUOTE(Sheriff Uling @ Nov 13 2007, 01:31 AM)

A few of our X-mas pics...

p.s. - Look at what one of our crazy friends here on VJ did to this pic...

YOU LOOK GREAT TOGETHER WITH THAT XMAS STUFF..HEHEHEHE!

fish

Nov 12 2007, 06:23 PM

Sheriff,

You two look so good together, iba tlaga ang gandang pinay eh!

cheers!

QUOTE('my_destiny @ Nov 12 2007, 12:47 PM)

QUOTE(Sheriff Uling @ Nov 13 2007, 01:31 AM)

A few of our X-mas pics...

p.s. - Look at what one of our crazy friends here on VJ did to this pic...

YOU LOOK GREAT TOGETHER WITH THAT XMAS STUFF..HEHEHEHE!

Russ_M

Nov 13 2007, 10:17 AM

Wife just finished her interview last week!

Befor her interview we searched for information
detailing what the process would be like and so
we looked here.

But this thread seems to be packed with other
than the interview process.

We would like to give input concerning my wife's
interview process but this don't seem like the
right place?

Can someone let us know where we can give
input on my wife's interview for other to
benefit???

Thanks!!!

Sheriff Uling

Nov 13 2007, 02:16 PM

QUOTE(Russ_M @ Nov 13 2007, 07:17 AM)

Wife just finished her interview last week!

Befor her interview we searched for information
detailing what the process would be like and so
we looked here.

But this thread seems to be packed with other
than the interview process.

We would like to give input concerning my wife's
interview process but this don't seem like the
right place?

Can someone let us know where we can give
input on my wife's interview for other to
benefit???

Thanks!!!

I propose doing a one or more of the following:

* Post your wife's experience within this thread
* Create your own thread posting your wife's experience
* Provide a review of the Manila Embassy when you update your timeline

Cheers!!!

Sheriff Uling

joemaria

Nov 13 2007, 02:58 PM

Hello fellow vjers!

I got my greencard already without interview last friday!
We're so happy...now we are off for a while in USCIS

Pinay Wife

Nov 13 2007, 05:22 PM

Congrats joemaria! I'm patiently waiting for my green card to arrive in the mail

QUOTE(Sheriff Uling @ Nov 13 2007, 01:31 AM)

A few of our X-mas pics...

Ganda babae, ganda lalaki.

David-Mae Forever

Nov 14 2007, 08:09 AM

QUOTE(joemaria @ Nov 14 2007, 03:58 AM)

Hello fellow vjers!

I got my greencard already without interview last friday!
We're so happy...now we are off for a while in USCIS

Congrats sis!

Novelyn & Gragg

Nov 14 2007, 08:30 AM

QUOTE(joemaria @ Nov 13 2007, 02:58 PM)

Hello fellow vjers!

I got my greencard already without interview last friday!
We're so happy...now we are off for a while in USCIS

Congratulations!!!

joemaria

Nov 14 2007, 10:18 AM

Thanks Ate Cora, Mae and Novelynn and Gragg!!!

Im sure Ate Cora you will got yours one of these days...

Thanks to all Vjs who helped us here...we really appreciate it!!!

Sheriff Uling

Nov 14 2007, 10:34 AM

QUOTE(PatientlyWaiting @ Nov 13 2007, 02:22 PM)

QUOTE(Sheriff Uling @ Nov 13 2007, 01:31 AM)

A few of our X-mas pics...

Ganda babae, ganda lalaki.

Salamat po. You are too kind...

vsmtghdy

Nov 14 2007, 04:08 PM

QUOTE(Sheriff Uling @ Nov 12 2007, 12:31 PM)

A few of our X-mas pics...

Sheriff Uling

Gwapa Lady and Gwapo Man! Thanks for sharing your X-mas/holiday pics... you look happy and lovely together.

QUOTE(joemaria @ Nov 13 2007, 02:58 PM)

Hello fellow vjers!

I got my greencard already without interview last friday!
We're so happy...now we are off for a while in USCIS

Maria ->

gracy_byron

Nov 14 2007, 09:36 PM

QUOTE(joemaria @ Nov 13 2007, 02:58 PM)

Hello fellow vjers!

I got my greencard already without interview last friday!
We're so happy...now we are off for a while in USCIS

Congrats Joe n Maria, I'm happy for you guys, no hassle about the interview

gracy_byron

Nov 15 2007, 03:20 PM

I just passed the DMV driving test guys, I thought I wont make it but I did

joemaria

Nov 15 2007, 04:44 PM

Thank you my Dra Sis Helen and Gracy dear!!!

Congrats too Grace on passing the DMV driving test

jeng

Nov 15 2007, 11:13 PM

In the affidavit of support (I-864), Line 23 (Sponsor's current individual annual income), what should we put here? the current for the year 2007, supported by the letter of employment, since the tax return for 2007 is not yet filed till next year or the adjusted gross income reported in the 2006 tax return, though this is not his current income for the year anymore?

thanks.

sunandmoon

Nov 15 2007, 11:30 PM

QUOTE(jeng @ Nov 15 2007, 08:13 PM)

In the affidavit of support (I-864), Line 23 (Sponsor's current individual annual income), what should we put here? the current for the year 2007, supported by the letter of employment, since the tax return for 2007 is not yet filed till next year or the adjusted gross income reported in the 2006 tax return, though this is not his current income for the year anymore?

thanks.

I put down my current annual income from 2007. I included for supporting documents, letter from my employer, photocopy of 2006 ITR and photocopy of W-2. you can use an IRS transcript instead of tax return and W-2. if your pay has increased since 2006, you can also include photocopies of recent pay check stubs.

iya

Nov 16 2007, 01:17 PM

Hi hi! I just want to share that I've (finally) received my GC. It was a long wait! But now that I have it, life is better. I'm going home to Manila after Thanksgiving, and won't be back til before Valentine's (long story, but my mom loves my hubby so much now for his understanding that she needs me with her right now). We won't have our first Christmas together, but we'll still have each other (and I can sort of escape from the snow here in Ohio, for two months, anyway).

Getting the GC is such a relief, because even though I have my AP, I'm still worried that certain airport personnel won't recognize it for what it is, and thus give me hell when I try to fly back next year. All's good now, though! I was even able to get my driver's license today

I had my temporary permit for a while, too the test last october, but didn't get the real DL car until today (para valid hangga't valid ang GC). Great thing, though.. my DL is valid for 4 years! Haha! It's valid for much longer than my green card. Aliw lang..

So what's up with everyone? The thread has been relatively quiet ever since some key people made it to the US. Not complaining, just curious

Hope you're all happy! And good luck to y'all who're still waiting for their interviews and such.

Novelyn & Gragg

Nov 16 2007, 05:39 PM

QUOTE(jeng @ Nov 15 2007, 11:13 PM)

In the affidavit of support (I-864), Line 23 (Sponsor's current individual annual income), what should we put here? the current for the year 2007, supported by the letter of employment, since the tax return for 2007 is not yet filed till next year or the adjusted gross income reported in the 2006 tax return, though this is not his current income for the year anymore?

thanks.

I used my adjusted gross income (and tax forms) from the 2006 tax year (filed in 2007) because it is the most current year that has been filed and can be verified by the IRS if needed.

jeng

Nov 16 2007, 06:45 PM

should the I-864 (affidavit of support) be notarized? we went to to one bank and she only stamped it but didnt put the seal since the seal is only for their financial transactions...is that acceptable?

jeng

Nov 16 2007, 06:47 PM

QUOTE(Novelyn & Gragg @ Nov 17 2007, 06:39 AM)

QUOTE(jeng @ Nov 15 2007, 11:13 PM)

In the affidavit of support (I-864), Line 23 (Sponsor's current individual annual income), what should we put here? the current for the year 2007, supported by the letter of employment, since the tax return for 2007 is not yet filed till next year or the adjusted gross income reported in the 2006 tax return, though this is not his current income for the year anymore?

thanks.

I used my adjusted gross income (and tax forms) from the 2006 tax year (filed in 2007) because it is the most current year that has been filed and can be verified by the IRS if needed.

I am now confused..

my husband's adjusted gross income in tax year 2006 is different from his current income (due to change of work)...higher income this year...the current income is supported by the letter of employment...however, what is asked is the "current annual income", however again that, the affidavit states that the income to be written is the adjusted gross income in the tax return...

pls help me understand further....

thanks.

sunandmoon

Nov 16 2007, 07:02 PM

QUOTE(jeng @ Nov 16 2007, 03:45 PM)

should the I-864 (affidavit of support) be notarized? we went to to one bank and she only stamped it but didnt put the seal since the seal is only for their financial transactions...is that acceptable?

the I-864 does not need to be notarized.

sunandmoon

Nov 16 2007, 07:14 PM

QUOTE(jeng @ Nov 16 2007, 03:47 PM)

QUOTE(Novelyn & Gragg @ Nov 17 2007, 06:39 AM)

QUOTE(jeng @ Nov 15 2007, 11:13 PM)

In the affidavit of support (I-864), Line 23 (Sponsor's current individual annual income), what should we put here? the current for the year 2007, supported by the letter of employment, since the tax return for 2007 is not yet filed till next year or the adjusted gross income reported in the 2006 tax return, though this is not his current income for the year anymore?

thanks.

I used my adjusted gross income (and tax forms) from the 2006 tax year (filed in 2007) because it is the most current year that has been filed and can be verified by the IRS if needed.

I am now confused..

my husband's adjusted gross income in tax year 2006 is different from his current income (due to change of work)...higher income this year...the current income is supported by the letter of employment...however, what is asked is the "current annual income", however again that, the affidavit states that the income to be written is the adjusted gross income in the tax return...
pls help me understand further....

thanks.

I didn't see that in the instructions for the I-864, though I may have missed it. if the 2006 income is above the minimum guidelines, you should be OK

I used my current income in my I-864.

sunandmoon

Nov 16 2007, 07:14 PM

QUOTE(jeng @ Nov 16 2007, 03:47 PM)

QUOTE(Novelyn & Gragg @ Nov 17 2007, 06:39 AM)

QUOTE(jeng @ Nov 15 2007, 11:13 PM)

In the affidavit of support (I-864), Line 23 (Sponsor's current individual annual income), what should we put here? the current for the year 2007, supported by the letter of employment, since the tax return for 2007 is not yet filed till next year or the adjusted gross income reported in the 2006 tax return, though this is not his current income for the year anymore?

thanks.

I used my adjusted gross income (and tax forms) from the 2006 tax year (filed in 2007) because it is the most current year that has been filed and can be verified by the IRS if needed.

I am now confused..

my husband's adjusted gross income in tax year 2006 is different from his current income (due to change of work)...higher income this year...the current income is supported by the letter of employment...however, what is asked is the "current annual income", however again that, the affidavit states that the income to be written is the adjusted gross income in the tax return...
pls help me understand further....

thanks.

I didn't see that in the instructions for the I-864, though I may have missed it. if the 2006 income is above the minimum guidelines, you should be OK

I used my current income in my I-864.

prettyfacenbody

Nov 17 2007, 10:47 AM

the pic in my avatar is actually me. i hope somehow you will now have an idea of what i look like...

QUOTE(Sheriff Uling @ Oct 31 2007, 05:43 AM)

Am I the only person who is wondering how "prettyfacenbody" looks...? Where's her pics?

QUOTE(PatientlyWaiting @ Oct 31 2007, 11:07 AM)

I'm curious din

PW (aka Pangit Woman

)
p.s. Roy & Yazi, thanks for the good wishes. How's everything?

QUOTE(Roy and Yazi @ Nov 1 2007, 01:56 AM)

we all know the prettiest women in the world come from the Philippines. still prettyfacenbody, you've peaked our curiosity. we're waiting...

Pinay Wife

Nov 17 2007, 11:37 AM

QUOTE(Roy and Yazi @ Nov 17 2007, 08:14 AM)

I didn't see that in the instructions for the I-864, though I may have missed it. if the 2006 income is above the minimum guidelines, you should be OK

I used my current income in my I-864.

Roy, it's not on the instructions page but on page 3 item 23 and page 4 item 25 of form I-864 itself.

QUOTE(jeng @ Nov 17 2007, 07:47 AM)

In the affidavit of support (I-864), Line 23 (Sponsor's current individual annual income), what should we put here? the current for the year 2007, supported by the letter of employment, since the tax return for 2007 is not yet filed till next year or the adjusted gross income reported in the 2006 tax return, though this is not his current income for the year anymore?

Correct. Put his current annual income on line 23 and support this with a letter of employment and the last 3 pay stubs. And then report the adjusted gross income for 2006, 2005, 2004 as provided in item 25 of the I-864 and support this with copies of his Form 1040.

Pinay Wife

Nov 17 2007, 11:49 AM

QUOTE(prettyfacenbody @ Nov 17 2007, 11:47 PM)

the pic in my avatar is actually me. i hope somehow you will now have an idea of what i look like...

Ang daya, we still don't have an idea what you look like. Konting taas pa ng picture

Ayan, naintriga tuloy kami sa iyo.

QUOTE(iya @ Nov 17 2007, 02:17 AM)

So what's up with everyone? The thread has been relatively quiet ever since some key people made it to the US. Not complaining, just curious

Hope you're all happy! And good luck to y'all who're still waiting for their interviews and such.

Hi iya. Good to hear from you. I guess all of us are busy making up for lost time with our honey-bunnies

kaya nanahimik lahat.

Hello oldtimers, let us know how you're doing. Yohoooooo!!!! Wake up, wake up!!!!

Sheriff Uling

Nov 17 2007, 12:20 PM

QUOTE(prettyfacenbody @ Nov 17 2007, 07:47 AM)

the pic in my avatar is actually me. i hope somehow you will now have an idea of what i look like...

QUOTE(Sheriff Uling @ Oct 31 2007, 05:43 AM)

Am I the only person who is wondering how "prettyfacenbody" looks...? Where's her pics?

QUOTE(PatientlyWaiting @ Oct 31 2007, 11:07 AM)

I'm curious din

PW (aka Pangit Woman

)
p.s. Roy & Yazi, thanks for the good wishes. How's everything?

QUOTE(Roy and Yazi @ Nov 1 2007, 01:56 AM)

we all know the prettiest women in the world come from the Philippines. still prettyfacenbody, you've peaked our curiosity. we're waiting...

I'll be the first to write... TEASER!!! We want more...

sunandmoon

Nov 17 2007, 02:52 PM

QUOTE(PatientlyWaiting @ Nov 17 2007, 08:37 AM)

QUOTE(Roy and Yazi @ Nov 17 2007, 08:14 AM)

I didn't see that in the instructions for the I-864, though I may have missed it. if the 2006 income is above the minimum guidelines, you should be OK

I used my current income in my I-864.

Roy, it's not on the instructions page but on page 3 item 23 and page 4 item 25 of form I-864 itself.

QUOTE(jeng @ Nov 17 2007, 07:47 AM)

In the affidavit of support (I-864), Line 23 (Sponsor's current individual annual income), what should we put here? the current for the year 2007, supported by the letter of employment, since the tax return for 2007 is not yet filed till next year or the adjusted gross income reported in the 2006 tax return, though this is not his current income for the year anymore?

Correct. Put his current annual income on line 23 and support this with a letter of employment and the last 3 pay stubs. And then report the adjusted gross income for 2006, 2005, 2004 as provided in item 25 of the I-864 and support this with copies of his Form 1040.

sorry, I thought the question was only about line 23 for current income. didn't know might also be asking about line 25 on Federal Income Tax information.

Pinay Wife

Nov 17 2007, 11:13 PM

QUOTE(PatientlyWaiting @ Nov 18 2007, 12:37 AM)

Correct. Put his current annual income on line 23 and support this with a letter of employment and the last 3 pay stubs. And then report the adjusted gross income for 2006, 2005, 2004 as provided in item 25 of the I-864 and support this with copies of his Form 1040.

By the way, providing copies of Form 1040 for years 2005 and 2004 is optional. We chose, however, to provide the last 3 years of ITR or Form 1040 to avoid any possible RFEs.

rea

Nov 18 2007, 05:27 PM

really? it's only $1,010? for AOS plus EAD? did i just wasted $340 for EAD? we issued 2 cheques, $1,010 for AOS and $340 for EAD? gosh! would they return the excess amount to us?

QUOTE(David-Mae Forever @ Nov 10 2007, 11:02 AM)

QUOTE(jeng @ Nov 11 2007, 05:17 AM)

CONGRATULATIONS TO EVERYONE WHO GOT APPROVED AND GOT THEIR GREENCARD...

we got married last nov 4 and now i am in the process of filling-out the forms and gathering documents for the AOS...now i need help for the following:

1. Address - C/O
2. What should i put in line "Current USCIS status" in Form 1-485?
3. Were you inspected by a US immigration officer? (I handed to him the yellow envelope and asked me some questions before stamping my !-94).
4. In what status did you last enter?
5. Applying with you? Under list of husband/wife?

Thanks for all your help and support...wish we could get this through smoothly...I will also file an EAD with this form...am i right that the total fee is $1010?

thanks again...

You may want to use the sample form here in VJ as your pattern because that's what I did, but to answer your questions, here it is.

1. Just you and your husband's address, don't worry about the C/O
2. K1 Visa holder
3. Yes
4. K1 or K1 Visa holder
5. You have to make this one clear because I looked for this on my own form and didn't find it

I believe it's correct, $1010 including AP and EAD. Good luck!

--Mae

jj1028

Nov 19 2007, 09:47 AM

hello guys, now we're here in the US and got married.. now on to AOS.. ive got a question w/ TD, i know it has been asked before but im sorry if im gonna ask it again coz i tried to browse around and couldnt find the answer.. Where do you guys had your TD shot done? i think ive read somewhere here before about having tuberculin test too and im kinda confused is it really needed? thanks! happy thanksgiving to everyone

Novelyn & Gragg

Nov 19 2007, 10:00 AM

QUOTE(jj1028 @ Nov 19 2007, 09:47 AM)

hello guys, now we're here in the US and got married.. now on to AOS.. ive got a question w/ TD, i know it has been asked before but im sorry if im gonna ask it again coz i tried to browse around and couldnt find the answer.. Where do you guys had your TD shot done? i think ive read somewhere here before about having tuberculin test too and im kinda confused is it really needed? thanks! happy thanksgiving to everyone

I would try your local health department, that's where we went and it only cost $15 for both!

iya

Nov 19 2007, 03:44 PM

QUOTE(jj1028 @ Nov 19 2007, 10:47 PM)

hello guys, now we're here in the US and got married.. now on to AOS.. ive got a question w/ TD, i know it has been asked before but im sorry if im gonna ask it again coz i tried to browse around and couldnt find the answer.. Where do you guys had your TD shot done? i think ive read somewhere here before about having tuberculin test too and im kinda confused is it really needed? thanks! happy thanksgiving to everyone

I had my TD shot done at one of the civil surgeons (Tama ba?) the same day I had my vaccination info transcribed to that other form.. The shot and the transcription cost something like 50, I think.. more than what some people paid, but at least I got it all over with. And in my case, I didn't get the TB skin test done here.. but I still got approved

jeng

Nov 19 2007, 03:58 PM

QUOTE(PatientlyWaiting @ Nov 18 2007, 12:13 PM)

QUOTE(PatientlyWaiting @ Nov 18 2007, 12:37 AM)

Correct. Put his current annual income on line 23 and support this with a letter of employment and the last 3 pay stubs. And then report the adjusted gross income for 2006, 2005, 2004 as provided in item 25 of the I-864 and support this with copies of his Form 1040.

By the way, providing copies of Form 1040 for years 2005 and 2004 is optional. We chose, however, to provide the last 3 years of ITR or Form 1040 to avoid any possible RFEs.

Thanks a lot...we sent the AOS package this morning...hope ill be as lucky as you are guys!

rebelheart

Nov 19 2007, 04:09 PM

Hi PW & Ate Luzy C!!!!!!!!!!!!

1st congratulations to both of you..... for being here in the US with your beloved hubby and kid plus the approval of your GC recently.... it's been so long since i've been in contact here in VJ.

I've been busy as a devoted fulltime wife to my hubby and mother of my 2 sons. Lloyd my son is been a great student for past 2 years claiming honor student of all time of his grading periods in school. I've been working and driving now & then, right after we came back from BLAST Vacation we had last June-August 2007 in Manila with my hubby and my 2 sons.

If you have time, you could call me and keep in touch in writing or text ..... Ate Luz I couldn't find a way yet to go fly somewhere or drive ...because I'm the one taking care of my hubby 24/7. If you find a vacation with your hubby and your teen son here in Atlanta someday or next year or next pa..... our home is openly available to accommodate you and your family.

As my calendar shows me, the only time we are not home for this year is on xmas eve, we will be spending it with my mother inlaw in Florida. Here's my CP# 678-231-1692.

Miss you both and love yah .....

Rebelheart aka Rowena/Weng

Bernie4Bien

Nov 20 2007, 07:58 AM

Hello Everyone!

Just want to share that my biometrics went smoothly.....it took at most 10 minutes and then it's done! And now...we are waiting again for what's next.....waiting and waiting.....

SO COLD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am still adjusting and hope to be able to adjust before the SNOW!

I wonder how is everyone holding on

.....

Keep warm Pipol!!!

sunandmoon

Nov 20 2007, 02:59 PM

wishing everyone a...

vsmtghdy

Nov 21 2007, 01:26 PM

QUOTE(gracy_byron @ Nov 15 2007, 03:20 PM)

I just passed the DMV driving test guys, I thought I wont make it but I did

Congrats on passing your driving test Gracy!

QUOTE(iya @ Nov 16 2007, 01:17 PM)

Hi hi! I just want to share that I've (finally) received my GC. It was a long wait! But now that I have it, life is better. I'm going home to Manila after Thanksgiving, and won't be back til before Valentine's (long story, but my mom loves my hubby so much now for his understanding that she needs me with her right now). We won't have our first Christmas together, but we'll still have each other (and I can sort of escape from the snow here in Ohio, for two months, anyway).

Iya, Congrats on your GC!

Have a safe trip to Manila.

QUOTE(jj1028 @ Nov 19 2007, 09:47 AM)

hello guys, now we're here in the US and got married.. now on to AOS.. ive got a question w/ TD, i know it has been asked before but im sorry if im gonna ask it again coz i tried to browse around and couldnt find the answer.. Where do you guys had your TD shot done? i think ive read somewhere here before about having tuberculin test too and im kinda confused is it really needed? thanks! happy thanksgiving to everyone

Welcome to the US and Congrats on your wedding.

You can have your TD shots at a Local Health Department because it is much cheaper. But if You can find a Civil Surgeon that will transfer your vaccination records and will give you the TD shots at a lower price then it will be better to have it done with the Civil Surgeon. If the Health department and Civil Surgeon in your area is updated, they may request you to undergo the tuberculin skin test. But make sure you have your previous CXR from SLEC so if your TB skin test will turn out positive (as we usually are positive for this), then they will have a CXR to compare with. Good Luck!

AND TO EVERYONE ON VJ:

jazzy

Nov 21 2007, 04:55 PM

QUOTE(Roy and Yazi @ Nov 20 2007, 02:59 PM)

wishing everyone a...

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happy thanksgiving to all! and happy birthday GRACEY!.....her she is.... american accent already!...we are proud of you!
we love you so much!

Mike_Marivic

Nov 21 2007, 09:46 PM

ate jazzy, isn't she soo cute, she looks 'tisay'.

Have a very happy Thanksgiving everyone...

Enjoy your holiday.

ryza

Nov 22 2007, 04:16 AM

QUOTE(vsmtghdy @ Nov 22 2007, 02:26 AM)

Welcome to the US and Congrats on your wedding.

You can have your TD shots at a Local Health Department because it is much cheaper. But if You can find a Civil Surgeon that will transfer your vaccination records and will give you the TD shots at a lower price then it will be better to have it done with the Civil Surgeon. If the Health department and Civil Surgeon in your area is updated, they may request you to undergo the tuberculin skin test. But make sure you have your previous CXR from SLEC so if your TB skin test will turn out positive (as we usually are positive for this), then they will have a CXR to compare with. Good Luck![/color]

AND TO EVERYONE ON VJ:

hi! and happy thanksgiving to everyone

by the way what is the CXR from SLEC? i dont think im familiar with this? all they gave me is the DS3025 and the x-ray
thanks

Mike_Marivic

Nov 22 2007, 10:15 AM

QUOTE(ryza @ Nov 22 2007, 04:16 AM)

by the way what is the CXR from SLEC? i dont think im familiar with this? all they gave me is the DS3025 and the x-ray
thanks

Chest X-Ray (CXR) Plate, thats your x-ray, ryza.

ryza

Nov 22 2007, 10:39 PM

QUOTE(Mike_Marivic @ Nov 22 2007, 11:15 PM)

QUOTE(ryza @ Nov 22 2007, 04:16 AM)

by the way what is the CXR from SLEC? i dont think im familiar with this? all they gave me is the DS3025 and the x-ray
thanks

Chest X-Ray (CXR) Plate, thats your x-ray, ryza.

oh its the chest x-ray lol

thank you

jazzy

Nov 23 2007, 07:21 AM

QUOTE(Mike_Marivic @ Nov 21 2007, 09:46 PM)

ate jazzy, isn't she soo cute, she looks 'tisay'.

Have a very happy Thanksgiving everyone...

Enjoy your holiday.

thanks...marivic...yeah...she is sooo tisay..

(proud mom).. ..she looks like my mom though. i was teasing her to gave me a pretty smile so that she could be a commercial model soon...hahahahhaha...anyaway....i was waiting your call....how was life in america?....

Mike_Marivic

Nov 23 2007, 02:43 PM

QUOTE(jazzy @ Nov 23 2007, 07:21 AM)

QUOTE(Mike_Marivic @ Nov 21 2007, 09:46 PM)

ate jazzy, isn't she soo cute, she looks 'tisay'.

Have a very happy Thanksgiving everyone...

Enjoy your holiday.

thanks...marivic...yeah...she is sooo tisay..

(proud mom).. ..she looks like my mom though. i was teasing her to gave me a pretty smile so that she could be a commercial model soon...hahahahhaha...anyaway....i was waiting your call....how was life in america?....

how old is your baby girl? she's so pretty. you were waiting for my call? ok then i'll call you sometime soon.

My life in the US has been so great and getting better and better. Been working for quite sometime now and lovin' it.

How was your thanksgiving, ours was great, it was simple but yeah, we had turkey and other foods and a little celebration for the holiday.

How bad is the snow in Kingston? i'd say it's been moderate here in CNY, not too bad but it's snowing once in a while.

talk to yah soon ate, ciao!