My wife will be coming from Buenos Aires...is there anything importan she shouldn't forget to do down there?

[powerlord86 0]

Hi,

My wife received a physical in Buenos Aires. She had her documents translated. I'm assuming that I have to make sure she brings those documents to America for AOS.

And another question...will she need to get all of her vaccinations done before the AOS? (I know she can do it in America)

Is there anything else I might miss? Of course she shouldn't forget her birth certificate as well.

Thanks!

[powerlord86 0]

Sorry, I meant fiance. This is a K1 visa. We aren't legally married. Though in heart we are married.

[TBoneTX 49,645]

Smart to do:

1. Get all possible vaccinations there. Get SIGNED, perhaps stamped, records of same (2 copies), plus TWO SIGNED OR STAMPED ORIGINALS of her childhood vaccination records. Remember that if she had the BCG as an infant, it can cause "false positives" on the tuberculosis test here -- important for this to be documented, if it applies.

2. Get all dental work (necessary or optional) done before leaving. Far cheaper in S. America, and better now than having to wait to be put on your insurance (which can take time).

3. Get a freshly renewed driver's license (or, learn to drive in a hurry & get a license), plus an International Driving Permit (which is not cheap, so be prepared). This is important, because otherwise she'll be housebound in the U.S. for 3 months or so while AOS/EAD/AP are in process. South Americanas do NOT like to be cooped up in the house, trust me!

4. Get TWO official, certified, appostilled copies of her birth certificate. This is crucial. Do & pay whatever it takes. Same thing with divorce certificates, if applicable.

5. From your standpoint, be certain that the fees for AOS/EAD/AP are banked NOW and are untouchable for any other purpose.

You'll both thank your lucky stars if you achieve all of the above before she arrives, si man.

[JERIII 8]

Hi,

My wife received a physical in Buenos Aires. She had her documents translated. I'm assuming that I have to make sure she brings those documents to America for AOS.

And another question...will she need to get all of her vaccinations done before the AOS? (I know she can do it in America)

Is there anything else I might miss? Of course she shouldn't forget her birth certificate as well.

Thanks!

Have her get offical records of all her schooling - hgh school and university.