AOS Medical and Supporting Docs Questions

[Coraliine 1]

Hi! So we finally got married last Sunday after taking care of our birth certificate debacle. Now I'm filling out the mountain of paperwork for the AOS and I am really confused about what to do with the I-693. My husband (feels so weird!) got his medical exam last fall, so we're well within the 1 year limit. He got the only shot he was missing (a booster) and the doctor only filled it out on his official government immunization paper from the Dutch government. He also gave us a receipt in it (in Dutch). My GP is a civil surgeon in my area, so I don't mind going in to see him to fill out the I-693 if needed, but I don't know if it is.

I don't have any other official paperwork from the US government regarding his vaccines, but the Dutch government paper is signed and stamped by the doctor and does provide both English translations and literally his lifetime of vaccine records (dating from infancy). Do I need to go see the civil surgeon and have him fill out any part of the I-693? Do I need to even submit it? If so, what parts? The information I've found here has been slightly confusing and I don't know what to do and don't want to get an RFE.

Another thing.. what can I provide as supporting documents for the interview when I get there? My husband and I don't share finances (we don't believe in it), we have no children (childfree), pay no bills together (currently living with my parents - my dad works for the government and gets discounted cellphone bill prices so we're both on his plan and I pay him directly), and had a very small wedding ceremony in the living room with only 8 people there (not including ourselves). We have a dog together that we got when I was living with him in Europe. We have plenty of photos, and the entire wedding ceremony was recorded. The judge who did it is a close family friend and is willing to write a sworn statement that he presided over it if necessary. But I really don't know what I can give them. Any correspondence goes to a PO Box (no home delivery here). What can I offer them as proof?

Oh also! I don't have my NOA2. I've read that this isn't really a problem. Can anyone verify? I'm meeting with my Congressman next week (another close family friend) and he's going to go through the paperwork with me/prod it along.

[KayDeeCee 4,893]

You needed the vaccinations marked off on a properly filled out DS-3025 at the K-1 medical. If the vaccinations are not on a DS-3025 and in your file with your other medical documents, then you will need to see a civil surgeon. http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/551080-immunizations-ds-3025-or-i-693/

[Coraliine 1]

Well I believe that was done. But that was taken at the embassy and put into the sealed envelope that I don't have. They also accidentally took the NOA2.

So since I do not have that form do I need to see a civil surgeon? They have that info in his file, however. Or at the very least they should.

[Stevephoto 230]

You don't need THAT much information/documentation for AOS (USCIS knows that you are just getting started), but of course, the more the merrier. However, you WILL need a lot of evidence for the ROC stage in two years. USCIS requires evidence that you are co-mingling assets as well. The evidence needs to cover the entire marriage. USCIS considers co-mingling the financial aspects of the household as proof of a legitimate relationship. You might want to re-evaluate your position on the bills, etc., if you want to avoid major hassles down the road. Also consider wills, living trusts, medical power of attorney, etc for ROC. Good luck.

[KayDeeCee 4,893]

Well I believe that was done. But that was taken at the embassy and put into the sealed envelope that I don't have. They also accidentally took the NOA2.

So since I do not have that form do I need to see a civil surgeon? They have that info in his file, however. Or at the very least they should.

If you are sure you had them all at the time of the K-1 exam, then just put a note on the cover letter that you had all the required vaccinations and the vaccination worksheet should be included in your file with the rest of your medical documents.

From the post linked above>

What if I don't have a DS-3025?

If you are positive that you got the needed shots, then actually mailing in a DS-3025 photocopy is not necessary. The original form is with your other medical results and was turned over to USCIS at POE. That's actually the one that counts because it remained in the "chain of custody" so you didn't have an opportunity to alter it. The photocopy isn't really an official copy and is more for a reminder that you got complete at your visa exam. Of course without having a copy, you don't have the opportunity to see if the rest of the form was completed correctly.

[Coraliine 1]

Do I still need to see a civil surgeon to fill out any of the I-693 form or no?