what to do

[YAS8MIKE 1]

i dont know if this is where i should post but here are my questions. hope somebody can answer me. thanks sooo much.

my status:i gott here in the U.S. on january 20. will prob get married feb or march

should i apply for SSN & go to a civil surgeon before or after we get married? then file for AOS?

what docs/forms should i bring to apply for my SSN?

will i be getting a "temporary ssn" pending marriage or AOS application?

what docs/forms should i bring to the civil surgeon?

is there a civil surgeon here in patterson, ca? how much do they charge?

[Brother Hesekiel 2,235]

Welcome!

Good thing that you've asked this question so early. You should apply for a SSN about Friday of this week or Monday or Tuesday of next week. Bring your passport with the K-1, the I-94, and be prepared to encounter an SSA employee who is just plain ignorant of the law they're supposed to know. If they give you any trouble, ask them to search for your name in the SAVE database. Don't take "no" for an answer. If necessary, ask to speak with a supervisor.

Answering to civil surgeon question, I leave up to other VJ members.

[YAS8MIKE 1]

Welcome!

Good thing that you've asked this question so early. You should apply for a SSN about Friday of this week or Monday or Tuesday of next week. Bring your passport with the K-1, the I-94, and be prepared to encounter an SSA employee who is just plain ignorant of the law they're supposed to know. If they give you any trouble, ask them to search for your name in the SAVE database. Don't take "no" for an answer. If necessary, ask to speak with a supervisor.

Answering to civil surgeon question, I leave up to other VJ members.

thanks for the reply

[JimVaPhuong 4,863]

i dont know if this is where i should post but here are my questions. hope somebody can answer me. thanks sooo much.

my status:i gott here in the U.S. on january 20. will prob get married feb or march

should i apply for SSN & go to a civil surgeon before or after we get married? then file for AOS?

what docs/forms should i bring to apply for my SSN?

will i be getting a "temporary ssn" pending marriage or AOS application?

what docs/forms should i bring to the civil surgeon?

is there a civil surgeon here in patterson, ca? how much do they charge?

You wait a couple of weeks after entering the US for your information to be updated in the SAVE database, as Bob indicated. Then apply for the SSN. It will probably be easier dealing with the buffoons at the Social Security Administration if you do this before you're married. There is a theoretical advantage to doing it after you're married because, again theoretically, you'd get the Social Security card in your married name. However, the clerks at the SSA have been known to pitch a fit if the name on your SS application doesn't match the name on your passport, visa, and record in the SAVE database. If you apply before you're married then there's a pretty good chance you'll get the card without any problems, even if they give you hell trying to change the name later.

There is no such thing as a "temporary SSN". The number you are assigned will be your number for the rest of your life.

It would probably be better if you went to the civil surgeon after you are married, since you are technically not eligible to adjust status until then. Bring your DS-3025 vaccination record and your passport. Use the Civil Surgeon Locator on the USCIS website to find a civil surgeon in your area.

https://egov.uscis.gov/crisgwi/go?action=offices.type&OfficeLocator.office_type=CIV

Call different doctors since you'll find some will refuse to transcribe the vaccinations only and will insist on charging you for a full medical, and the fees will vary dramatically from one doctor to another.

[marriedtomrg 140]

You can visit this link: Civil surgeons who don't rip you off

It's on ongoing conversation You may want to check out if anyone has recommended a reasonable CS in your area.

[YAS8MIKE 1]

You wait a couple of weeks after entering the US for your information to be updated in the SAVE database, as Bob indicated. Then apply for the SSN. It will probably be easier dealing with the buffoons at the Social Security Administration if you do this before you're married. There is a theoretical advantage to doing it after you're married because, again theoretically, you'd get the Social Security card in your married name. However, the clerks at the SSA have been known to pitch a fit if the name on your SS application doesn't match the name on your passport, visa, and record in the SAVE database. If you apply before you're married then there's a pretty good chance you'll get the card without any problems, even if they give you hell trying to change the name later.

There is no such thing as a "temporary SSN". The number you are assigned will be your number for the rest of your life.

It would probably be better if you went to the civil surgeon after you are married, since you are technically not eligible to adjust status until then. Bring your DS-3025 vaccination record and your passport. Use the Civil Surgeon Locator on the USCIS website to find a civil surgeon in your area.

https://egov.uscis.gov/crisgwi/go?action=offices.type&OfficeLocator.office_type=CIV

Call different doctors since you'll find some will refuse to transcribe the vaccinations only and will insist on charging you for a full medical, and the fees will vary dramatically from one doctor to another.

oh sorry what i meant was its temporary coz i gotta change it later to my married name "D

thank u so much for the info. very informative

You can visit this link: Civil surgeons who don't rip you off

It's on ongoing conversation You may want to check out if anyone has recommended a reasonable CS in your area.

thanks for the link marriedtomrg! "D

[YAS8MIKE 1]

Welcome!

Good thing that you've asked this question so early. You should apply for a SSN about Friday of this week or Monday or Tuesday of next week. Bring your passport with the K-1, the I-94, and be prepared to encounter an SSA employee who is just plain ignorant of the law they're supposed to know. If they give you any trouble, ask them to search for your name in the SAVE database. Don't take "no" for an answer. If necessary, ask to speak with a supervisor.

Answering to civil surgeon question, I leave up to other VJ members.

You wait a couple of weeks after entering the US for your information to be updated in the SAVE database, as Bob indicated. Then apply for the SSN. It will probably be easier dealing with the buffoons at the Social Security Administration if you do this before you're married. There is a theoretical advantage to doing it after you're married because, again theoretically, you'd get the Social Security card in your married name. However, the clerks at the SSA have been known to pitch a fit if the name on your SS application doesn't match the name on your passport, visa, and record in the SAVE database. If you apply before you're married then there's a pretty good chance you'll get the card without any problems, even if they give you hell trying to change the name later.

There is no such thing as a "temporary SSN". The number you are assigned will be your number for the rest of your life.

It would probably be better if you went to the civil surgeon after you are married, since you are technically not eligible to adjust status until then. Bring your DS-3025 vaccination record and your passport. Use the Civil Surgeon Locator on the USCIS website to find a civil surgeon in your area.

https://egov.uscis.gov/crisgwi/go?action=offices.type&OfficeLocator.office_type=CIV

Call different doctors since you'll find some will refuse to transcribe the vaccinations only and will insist on charging you for a full medical, and the fees will vary dramatically from one doctor to another.

guys, we just moved to patterson about a week ago. so basically our address is now different than the one in our K-1 application. should we do anything about this when it comes to AOS, ssn, & civil surgeon? is there a form that we need to fill out and where can i find it? if so, do we need to submit this together with the AOS docs? thanks so much...

[TBoneTX 43,045]

Look in the Guides (atop every VJ screen) for the AR-11 and I-865 forms.

[omahagreg 2]

I am curious why you believe you require an exam from a civil surgeon?

According to the form I-485 instructions, as a K-1 visa holder having had a medical exam as part of the Visa approval process, you do not require form i-693. Just include a copy of the vaccination record (DS 3025) from your St. Lukes Medical exam.

[YAS8MIKE 1]

I am curious why you believe you require an exam from a civil surgeon?

According to the form I-485 instructions, as a K-1 visa holder having had a medical exam as part of the Visa approval process, you do not require form i-693. Just include a copy of the vaccination record (DS 3025) from your St. Lukes Medical exam.

they say if ur vaccination record was not properly completed, u will have the vaccination report completed by the civil surgeon part 2 & 5 in Form I-693

[omahagreg 2]

they say if ur vaccination record was not properly completed, u will have the vaccination report completed by the civil surgeon part 2 & 5 in Form I-693

My wife's record was completed just fine. Is there reason to believe there is a problem with your vaccination record? Having researched the subject here a little further today, it appears some have had difficulties by not filing an I-693, and many have had no problems after just submitting a DS 3025. I opted to follow the instructions given with the forms. Hopefully my instinct will prove to be correct.

[YAS8MIKE 1]

My wife's record was completed just fine. Is there reason to believe there is a problem with your vaccination record? Having researched the subject here a little further today, it appears some have had difficulties by not filing an I-693, and many have had no problems after just submitting a DS 3025. I opted to follow the instructions given with the forms. Hopefully my instinct will prove to be correct.

can we submit both just to be on the safe side?anyone?

[VanessaTony 3,567]

can we submit both just to be on the safe side?anyone?

Yes.

It's not that the form isn't completed correctly, its if some shots are missing. You can get a K1 visa as long as your shots are up to date at the time of applying. If you require further shots in a series you'll need those before applying for AOS.

[nonayadro 1]

does anyone know what shots are required to file for the AOS? for example is the hep A/B shots series required for a 26 year old male?

[omahagreg 2]

does anyone know what shots are required to file for the AOS? for example is the hep A/B shots series required for a 26 year old male?

CDC INSTRUCTIONS TO CIVIL SURGEONS

The required immunizations for those over 18 are:

Td/Tdap

MMR (if born in 1957 or later)

Varicella

Influenza (if immunizations are given during flu season)

Hepatitis B is required for ages 11-18

See the chart for requirements for children, and those 65 and older