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When to file I-693(Medical Examination) and I-864(Affidavit of support)

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582summit Apprentice

582summit   0

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Filed: F-1 Visa Country: India
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Hello,

My wife is a citizen and we are preparing for my immigration petition. We are going to fill following forms:

I-130

I-485

I-765

I-693

I-864

I-131

As far as I know I can file all of the above forms together. I recently talked to someone and he told me I have to wait for the USCIS letter to file form I-693 (Medical Exam). Once I get the letter I have to send I-693. I searched little bit and came to know that I have to file I-693 along with I-485. Now I am confused which one is true? Should I wait for USCIS letter or just go ahead and File I-693 along with I-485?

Same thing for I-864. I was told that I will get a letter from USCIS to send I-864. But upon some research it seems that I can send it along with I-485. My wife would be able to sponsor me after Jan 2011(She has a offer letter and her job starts from Jan 2011). Can I submit I-864 after that?

Thanks

06/03/2011 - got married in Kew Gardens NY court (me, her and her Uncle-Aunt)

10/24/2011 - Mailed out via Next Day USPS

10/25/2011 - Delivered

10/28/2011 - Emails received and can view case status online

10/31/2011 - Checks cashed, and last updated date online

10/31/2011 - Hard copy NOA1 received

11/04/2011 - Biometric notification received for 11/25

11/07/2011 - Walk in Bio completed

11/10/2011 - got RFE for I-485 (specific to I-864, they got confused because I sponsored myself while working and studying on CPT)

11/18/2011 - InfoPass appointment to make sure CPT stuff for RFE is alright (in RFE is said "I was working illegally", scared me to death)

11/30/2011 - Sent RFE response to USCIS (sent explanation about how CPT works and also sent additional I-864 of a GC friend)

12/02/2011 - got email saying RFE response received by USCIS

12/19/2011 - got email saying Interview Notice for 01/20/2012 sent

12/20/2011 - Interview notice for 01/20

12/22/2011 - EAD card production ordered email

Little_My Proficient

Little_My   464

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You have to get the medical done BEFORE sending in the AOS paperwork. You find a civil surgeon in your area (there is a list of them on USCIS website), make an appointment and get the check and paperwork out of the way. If you send the package without the medical paperwork, you'll just get an RFE which will delay your entire case.

Same with the affidavit of support - you need to file it WITH the forms. Don't send anything out until you have all the forms completed - including medical and affidavit of support.

Adjustment of Status from F-1 to Legal Permanent Resident

02/11/2011 Married at Manhattan City Hall

03/03/2011 - Day 0 - AOS -package mailed to Chicago Lockbox

03/04/2011 - Day 1 - AOS -package signed for at USCIS

03/09/2011 - Day 6 - E-mail notification received for all petitions

03/10/2011 - Day 7 - Checks cashed

03/11/2011 - Day 8 - NOA 1 received for all 4 forms

03/21/2011 - Day 18 - Biometrics letter received, biometrics scheduled for 04/14/2011

03/31/2011 - Day 28 - Successful walk-in biometrics done

05/12/2011 - Day 70 - EAD Arrived, issued on 05/02

06/14/2011 - Day 103 - E-mail notice: Interview letter mailed, interview scheduled for July 20th

07/20/2011 - Day 139 - Interview at Federal Plaza USCIS location

07/22/2011 - Day 141 - E-mail approval notice received (Card production)

07/27/2011 - Day 146 - 2nd Card Production Email received

07/28/2011 - Day 147 - Post-Decision Activity Email from USCIS

08/04/2011 - Day 154 - Husband returns home from abroad; Welcome Letter and GC have arrived in the mail

("Resident since" date on the GC is 07/20/2011

582summit Apprentice

582summit   0

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Filed: F-1 Visa Country: India
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You have to get the medical done BEFORE sending in the AOS paperwork. You find a civil surgeon in your area (there is a list of them on USCIS website), make an appointment and get the check and paperwork out of the way. If you send the package without the medical paperwork, you'll just get an RFE which will delay your entire case.

Same with the affidavit of support - you need to file it WITH the forms. Don't send anything out until you have all the forms completed - including medical and affidavit of support.

Thanks for the tip.

I am thinking of having an LPR friend as a joint sponsor along with my wife(she doesn't work right now). Do you know what documents will I need from my friend as a joint sponsor?

06/03/2011 - got married in Kew Gardens NY court (me, her and her Uncle-Aunt)

10/24/2011 - Mailed out via Next Day USPS

10/25/2011 - Delivered

10/28/2011 - Emails received and can view case status online

10/31/2011 - Checks cashed, and last updated date online

10/31/2011 - Hard copy NOA1 received

11/04/2011 - Biometric notification received for 11/25

11/07/2011 - Walk in Bio completed

11/10/2011 - got RFE for I-485 (specific to I-864, they got confused because I sponsored myself while working and studying on CPT)

11/18/2011 - InfoPass appointment to make sure CPT stuff for RFE is alright (in RFE is said "I was working illegally", scared me to death)

11/30/2011 - Sent RFE response to USCIS (sent explanation about how CPT works and also sent additional I-864 of a GC friend)

12/02/2011 - got email saying RFE response received by USCIS

12/19/2011 - got email saying Interview Notice for 01/20/2012 sent

12/20/2011 - Interview notice for 01/20

12/22/2011 - EAD card production ordered email

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Harpa Timsah   13,258

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: Israel
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Thanks for the tip.

I am thinking of having an LPR friend as a joint sponsor along with my wife(she doesn't work right now). Do you know what documents will I need from my friend as a joint sponsor?

All the answers to your questions can be found in the form instructions found at uscis.gov

AOS for my husband
8/17/10: INTERVIEW DAY (day 123) APPROVED!!

ROC:
5/23/12: Sent out package
2/06/13: APPROVED!

Natsu Newbie

Natsu   0

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: Netherlands
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For your LPR friend as joint sponsor I would suggest:

- Proof of identity

- Proof of legal status

- i-864 as joint sponsor

- tax returns of last 3 years

- current pay stubs

- last years W2s

04/30/2011 Got married <3
06/16/2011 AOS package sent to Chicago Lockbox
06/20/2011 AOS package received
06/24/2011 Cheques cashed
06/27/2011 NOA Received
06/29/2011 RFE
07/02/2011 Appointment Biometrics 7/12/2011
07/12/2011 Biometrics taken
07/16/2011 RFE Response sent
07/20/2011 RFE Response received
08/09/2011 EAD Card production
08/15/2011 EAD sent
08/18/2011 EAD in hands
09/13/2011 Letter for interview 9/22/2011
09/22/2011 Interview APPROVED!
09/22/2011 GC Card production
09/23/2011 i-130 and i-485 approved notices sent
09/28/2011 GC sent
09/30/2011 Welcome to US letter (i-130 and i-485 NOA approved received)
10/01/2011 GC in hands
11/07/2011 Started my job

I-751

09/11/2013 I-751 Sent
09/13/2013 I-751 Received

09/17/2013 Check Cashed
09/19/2013 NOA Received

 
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