Final Appt. Scheduled, Now what?

[JKD_88 0]

My wife's EAD arrived last thursday and saturday we received a letter from the USCIS scheduling her interview for June 23. My lawyer had told me that we would not need an interview, that our case would be approved electronically in California.... Now I have to call him AGAIN. Anyway, I was looking at the check list and we seem to have almost everything in order except the I-693 which I was not aware I had to have been handling....again lawyer did not tell me. Now I have 1 month and 20 days to handle this, is this possible? It's just one doctor visit right? I know it has to be a civil surgeon but it is only one doctor visit right? They do the tests and fill out the paper and that's it right? Also one more question, is this expensive? Money is tight right now, how much does this usually cost?

We just got her EAD, monday we're going to get her state ID and after that we're going to get her SS# which I know takes a few weeks, how long in general? Because I want to open up a joint bank account before the interview. Ahhh I just can't wait until this is over.

[JKD_88 0]

Oh and what about the affidavit of support they're asking for, it says that it is neccessary unless already filed, well I filed the affidavit of support when we sent in her AOS papers, do I have to do it again? Is that what they meant?

[JERIII 8]

My wife's EAD arrived last thursday and saturday we received a letter from the USCIS scheduling her interview for June 23. My lawyer had told me that we would not need an interview, that our case would be approved electronically in California.... Now I have to call him AGAIN. Anyway, I was looking at the check list and we seem to have almost everything in order except the I-693 which I was not aware I had to have been handling....again lawyer did not tell me. Now I have 1 month and 20 days to handle this, is this possible? It's just one doctor visit right? I know it has to be a civil surgeon but it is only one doctor visit right? They do the tests and fill out the paper and that's it right? Also one more question, is this expensive? Money is tight right now, how much does this usually cost?

We just got her EAD, monday we're going to get her state ID and after that we're going to get her SS# which I know takes a few weeks, how long in general? Because I want to open up a joint bank account before the interview. Ahhh I just can't wait until this is over.

The interview letter lists things you need if they have not yet been sent in. So if you sent the affidavit of support, you should bring a copy (you should bring a copy of everything) but you don't need a new one.

Others will advise your better about the medical. If she had one in her country, you probably don't need a new one, but you may need the vaccination supplement.

If you need the physical, it is not just one visit. The TB test has to be read two days after it is given. We had to go three times, once for the main physical, once for the TB test and once to get the papers. You can do this easily in a month and 20 days, although you may have to call several civil surgeons to get an appointment. Ours was about $350 with the tests.

[JKD_88 0]

My wife's EAD arrived last thursday and saturday we received a letter from the USCIS scheduling her interview for June 23. My lawyer had told me that we would not need an interview, that our case would be approved electronically in California.... Now I have to call him AGAIN. Anyway, I was looking at the check list and we seem to have almost everything in order except the I-693 which I was not aware I had to have been handling....again lawyer did not tell me. Now I have 1 month and 20 days to handle this, is this possible? It's just one doctor visit right? I know it has to be a civil surgeon but it is only one doctor visit right? They do the tests and fill out the paper and that's it right? Also one more question, is this expensive? Money is tight right now, how much does this usually cost?

We just got her EAD, monday we're going to get her state ID and after that we're going to get her SS# which I know takes a few weeks, how long in general? Because I want to open up a joint bank account before the interview. Ahhh I just can't wait until this is over.

The interview letter lists things you need if they have not yet been sent in. So if you sent the affidavit of support, you should bring a copy (you should bring a copy of everything) but you don't need a new one.

Others will advise your better about the medical. If she had one in her country, you probably don't need a new one, but you may need the vaccination supplement.

If you need the physical, it is not just one visit. The TB test has to be read two days after it is given. We had to go three times, once for the main physical, once for the TB test and once to get the papers. You can do this easily in a month and 20 days, although you may have to call several civil surgeons to get an appointment. Ours was about $350 with the tests.

Oh ok, I'll just bring a copy of everything. Yes she did have a medical work up in her country. How can I find out if she needs one here?

$350 ouch, it hurts but it's doable. Thank you JERIII

[Old Dominion 26]

It could cost up to $500 including the cost of related tests. Some of the testing can be done by your local public health office for your convenience.

At least, plan for that upper limit.

Your lawyer was wrong in saying that no interview would be required. Sometimes, it isn't -- but that's a random decision on the part of USCIS.

[sasaqlain 24]

I had to go through the full check-up and redo the entire vaccinations appropriate for my age. Cost me $ 160/- You'll have to shop around for a listed physian and negotiate since these check-ups are not covered in insurance. NY is an expensive State, so one can't argue with me that you can't find a better deal elsewhere. Secondly, My Medical took 4 days. I had the test one day and was told to come back the next day to check the TB skin test. And after two days, the office handed me an envelope with the I-693. The first time wont take more than 30 minutes.

Hope this helped.