neodragon0l

People have had success sending either just the front page, or all the pages. It depends how strong your other evidence is, how stringent the person assigned to your case is and whether they got out of the right or wrong side of the bed that morning. It's argued that more pages show (more) transactions, and thus true co-mingling.

Personally, I don't feel there's a need to send a statement from every month, no. I did four per year. Again, it depends how strong your other evidence is. I'm from the 'less is more' school when it comes to bulk; I'm just not a fan of the kitchen sink approach, as it were, and a (somewhat) lean but compact slew of evidence is easier to sift through, not to mention harder to lose.

I threw the kitchen sink for the K-1 and AOS, but since we moved right after the approval of AOS, I did not keep a detailed account of everything. I have the following right now:

1) 2013 & 2014 Tax Transcript

2) Bank statements (e.g. I will follow your advice of four per year).

3) A couple of dental Insurance bills that state both of our names (One in 2013 and 2014)

4) Health Insurance bills (several of them for 2013 and 2014)

5) Credit Card statements (e.g. I will follow your advice of four per year).

6) Car Insurance statements (she got a license last Oct, so I don't have anything prior to that)

7) I can resend my retirement benefiary, but it has not changed since I filed the AOS.

8) Vacation trip for our first year celebration and vacation pics with the family and friends.

9) I am still debating whether to throw an affidavit of support from friends (as much as possible, I try to keep them off my immigration).

Should I send every month's bank statement? That's 24 months and each statement has about 6 pages.

I am preparing my wife's ROC application. Do I have to include the entire bank statement, which include every detailed transaction, or will the summary (1st page) suffice?

Thank you

This thread is confusing because it relates to the AOS and not ROC. The thread should be moved and heading changed.

sorry to hear you issue. Although it is annoying, I'd wait for their response. The person you spoke to is new and that's why there's a supervisor in the back doing quality control.

We've used this plan for over a year when Mike was still in the Philippines. $25 for unlimited calls, could only make calls to Globe numbers though

http://duointernational.globe.com.ph/

It also works on TM... .

Attorneys definitely can charge you by the hour, by flat fee or by contingency fee. If it is easy money, it is usually a flat fee. IF she was truly a President of AILA, that adds "value" to her cost. That's why many attorneys like to make self-proclamations I did this and that. Also, I get a lot of attorneys say that they charge high costs because they don't want to do it. It is a way to say to deter clients or potential clients.

I work with attorneys all the time. They can give you the legalese point of view, but VJ also gives you the non-legalese version. Either way is OK, but you have to go with your gut feeling whether it is necessary to hire an attorney. I am not so sure why it is costing you $9000 dollars to get an immigration completed. I really suggest that you weigh your options (straightforward case) versus a lot of red flags. VJ is really good with assessing that. However, if you have prior criminal charges or your case is in the more grey area, you do not know how to navigate the legal waters, or you don't even care, attorneys may be better for you.

Filing a bar complaint will not lead anywhere unless you have specific evidence to show that the attorney made legal malpractice. Overcharging you just means, you got a "President" (Bentley) attorney than a boutique attorney (low-end car). You can always hire the attorney and go with another. It is per hour after all. (Note that's not the case for contingency fee attorneys).

Congrats! We were approved on the spot as well, but they took the EAD/AP combo card. Hopefully, we receive our card soon.

Thank you for your help. Our status says Decision which moved from Post Decision Activity... I will check in a few days. Next stop ROC.

Hi, We just had our interview yesterday and my wife was approved for a conditional green card. The IO took her EAD, but gave us a letter of approval. My wife is in the process of looking for a job. Is the letter enough to show the potential employer that she can work. If not, how long we can get the green card on hand? I hope it is less than what they say. 60 days... sigh...

congrats

One of the best assets is co-mingling of assets. If you have an existing bank account, I would just add your spouse as an authorized user. Also, did you add your spouse as a beneficiary? I am doing that as well. My wife is also under medical and dental insurance. We only sublease with a friend so no rental agreement. My wife does not drive so there is no use adding her name to my car insurance until she gets a license. Her name was not added in the 2012 tax return because we got married this year.

Called the referral doctor this morning. Maria seems good on the phone and very honest. Transcription because of the mistake is $45 dollars. She completes the forms herself and ask the doctor to sign it. Of course it will cost more if there is a more active participation of the doctor like a full examination ($340.00).

This is the best info. I went through the thread on CS that don't rip you off. I did not find a CS close to our home. We also went through the USCIS and most of them charge pretty high. I appreciate it.

As for the shots, the panel physician was scared to give my wife specific shots because of her medical condition. When she arrived here, my health insurance gave the same shots and she is fine. It's a cash cow for them. More money if they make mistakes.

My wife and I have an interview on May 29th and I was reviewing the list of documents that they are requiring us to bring to the interview. It says that I have to bring "A Completed medical examination (Form I-693) and vaccination supplement in a sealed envelope (unless already submitted). We already submitted a copy of the DS 3025 when we initially applied for AOS. While I was reviewing

1) The panel physician in the Philippines missed one line on the form: Rotavirus which is typically common for children under the age of 5. St. Lukes did not put a check mark on anything.

2) The date of the examination was on 10/12/2012 which is during flu season. The form checked not a flu season column.

3) One of the vaccines is contraindicated because of a medical condition.

3) The mark is incomplete and blanket waiver is required.

Should I ask a civil surgeon to get it corrected by completing the I-693? If yes, should the CS complete page 1 only or the entire form? I have been told that Syphilis has been added as a Class A medical condition. Does she have to do the entire medical exam again because there were some changes to the medical requirements?

If we have to get a medical examination with a civil surgeon, do you have any recommendations on an experienced Civil Surgeon in Los Angeles? We checked the list of Civil Surgeon on the USCIS website, but many do not seem to know what needs to be done or charges around $250.00. Any input would be appreciated.

I have this issue with my wife's DS-3025 which I did not notice until now. My wife and I have an interview for her AOS application on May 29th. I found a lot of mistakes

1) The panel physician in the Philippines missed one line on the form: Rotavirus which is typically common for children under the age of 5.

2) The date of the examination was on 10/12/2012 which is during flu season. The form checked not a flu season column.

3) The mark is incomplete and blanket waiver is required.

Should I ask a civil surgeon to get it corrected by completing the I-693? If yes, should the CS complete page 1 only or the entire form? I have been told that Syphilis has been added as a Class A medical condition. Does she have to do the entire medical exam again because there were some changes to the medical requirements?

You've answered it yourself:Close, and good thinking regardless. When we filed for AOS for Mrs. T-B., I had her keep a photocopy of the cover-letter (& check) with her at all times. When the NOA1 arrived, we made a copy of that, and she carried it instead of the first document.

It's better to be safe than sorry, si man. Remember: Even if your wife is from South America, she will -- at least initially, and in the minds of a great many of the unwashed -- be classified as an "illegal Mexican."

Too many VJ members dismiss the prospect of meeting up with a Federal agent (thus justifying to themselves why NOT to carry their green card as required by law, etc.). Avoid falling into this mindset. Always, always carry the most recent evidence of your lawful presence with you until you've become a U.S. citizen, si man.

In regards to Federal agents, that's especially the case in border states like Arizona. It is technically called profiling if they ask for a green card based on your accent, color and appearance.

thank you very much neodragon, i guess i'll have to ask my wife to shoulder the costs for now... it hurts me but i have no choice...

im now at california and im just trying my luck on online jobs for now as a graphic artist...

i know i shouldve read the process of AOS first before coming here but its not like i can produce that kind of money in few months...we will apply for SSN tomorrow so i guess i'll start from there....

thanks for all the responses guys...i appreciate it. you all have a good day.

@neodragon.

by the way, i know its a dumb question and all, but i cant seem to find the address where i should send the AOS/EAD/AP packet. could you help me with this? thanks again. sorry for the trouble.

Depends how you are you planning to send it. We sent it to the Chicago office. The address is in the back in the instructions page of the AOS. You have to go to the USCIS website to download the instructions. Good luck.

Congrats!

@OP. As a male, I know what you mean, but I think your feelings also applie to everyone with a K-1 visa or with an immigration issue. You have to understand that marriage at least in the US is all about give and take. I think your wife understands the fact she has to support you for now. I say, file the AOS right now, even if she has to pay for it. Don't let it linger. The sooner you file the sooner it is in queue and you can move on to other things. The last thing you want is always think about your immigration status.

Also, getting a SSN does not allow you to work. Getting a job with employment authorization may jeopardize your status. It is hard to risk it. EAD is only 2-3 months away. Just hang in there and then look for a job. Even better, look for a job after your biometrics. Job hunting also takes awhile. Unless you are a nurse, it takes several months to get a decent job. That way, if you find a job, you can ask the employer if you can start as soon as you receive it. You have a K-1 visa. I really doubt they will deny you for an employment authorization.

Regardless, get a copy of your SSN. Go to the link that someone above mentioned. Print out the law where you are allowed to get a SSN. Best advice from this forum. Many SSA employees do not know it and may give you are hard time. Go to a friendly immigrant SSA office. I am not so sure where you are located. My wife can be used for a lot of things aside from employment. It also is a good feeling that you exist somehow in the US.

In CA, you can't get a drivers' license/permit without an employment authorization or a greencard. DMV people like SSN only have lists of allowed documents for processing. To answer your question, driving lessons are around 60-75 per hour, but you will need your driver's permit first.

Give people enough time to respond. Also, it would be nice to get your timeline updated. It helps a lot of the people determine at what stage you are in already.

Also, who is the petitioner and beneficiary? To answer your question, I-864 is often completed the primary petitioner. So, what was submitted to the CO? The more detail about your situation, the more accurate the answer.

@John P. We only submitted the D-3025 sheet as well. Did the RFE specifically state that you are missing something? Just wondering.

I'd do it now if I were you. The proposed immigration reforms may not be so friendly with your situation.

Thanks! There are definitely added conditions/restrictions depending on the alien's path. There are a few added conditions for our situation as well. It seems we still meet those conditions. It is nerve wrecking as well.

My wife and I filed for AOS, EAD, and AP on March 7. We received NOA1s for all the application five days later. My wife now has a biometrics appointment early April. For some reason, Case Status says receipts not found. Is this normal? or should I be calling the USCIS to update our cases? All three receipt #s are not found. It's so odd.

Any input helps.