chalalai

Well, I disagree with that because that's not always true.

Congratulations anyways!! Which visa did you enter the US with? Please fill in your timeline page so your data will help other VJ members.

didopage, haha. I heard about that before

Thank you though. I came in with K1 visa, I guess it is more straight forward.

Where do I fill in my timeline B-) didopage? Thanks

Chalalai

Hi all Visa journey family, :whistle: :whistle:

My husband and I had our interview for my AOS on April 2nd, 2013 at 1.00 pm. Our interview took place at the Federal building in Downtown LA.

We waited to be called for an interview around an hour fifteen minutes and our actual interview last about 10 minutes. The lady officer was very very nice. I got approved right away. The officer trade my EAD card with an AOS approval letter on that day.

A few days later, I received the mail from the USCIS said congratulation and said that I should receive a green card within 3 weeks. But the green card arrived today. A week after an interview. The USCIS works FAST.

Tips: I did not hire a lawyer for this process only did research on Internet and VISA JOURNEY helped me made this happened, Thank you so much. Before mailing the AOS package, I made sure to find and prepare every thing the USCIS ask for then mail them.

The USCIS works pretty fast and very professional. Every appointment with the Government, I tried to dress professionally just to respect the Authority.

NOTE: I entered the US on October 19th, 2012. Mailed AOS to USCIS on December 23rd, 2012. AOS interviewed on April 2nd, 2013 and Received a green card on April 10th, 2013. It took me about 6 months to become a permanent resident.

Now I have a year and nine months before the next process!!! :dance: :dance: :dance:

Chalalai

Dear all,

The USCIS mailed me an interview appointment date which is in about 3 weeks from now.

I sent the Complete Vaccination form with sealed envelope in already when I mailed the AOS package. But my last Vaccination booster should be done this month which is March. Do I need to get another Vaccination from the clinic in order to bring it to the interview?

Thanks a lot. I have 2 vaccination appointment already.

How many time do you guys go for vaccination in Total?

Thanks a lot.

Chalalai

Roc asks for proof spanning 2 years of marriage. It is much much easier to collect the photocopies and evidence during the time than to wait and freak out later when you cannot find things. Because I had started early and kept up the process my packet was fully ready and barely required any extra effort to put it together and send it off when it was time. Advising people to start now is much better than later.

Thank you so much for all the answers. I will have to go for an interview next month. I hope it will go well.

Yes, you can. We just went to DMV to apply the other day. DMV clerk asked for both EAD and SSN card.

Thanks a lot. I am reading the DMV right now. Hopefully I can pass the test soon.

This is the link: http://www.dmv.ca.gov/dl/dlapp_lnks.htm

Thank you Thank you.

Thanks a lot :-)

Get your SSN if you haven't.

Get a job if your going to get one.

Wait for your green card to come in the mail.

Research ROC and start collecting things for ROC process.

Hi all,

This forum is super helpful, thanks a lot.

I wonder what is the nest step after recieving the EAD card? Do I need to do anything else?

Thanks again

Chalalai

Dear all,

I have just got my EAD today in the mail. Can I use this document to apply for CA state I.D. and Driving license?

Thanks a lot :-)

Chalalai

Hi all,

I would like to share my timeline regarding my K1 visa process until I recieve EAD in USA.

Febuary 2nd, 2012 - I 129 (K1 Visa)- Pettition from USA

June 21st, 2012 - Pettition approved ***

August 28th, 2012 - Mailed Packet3 to USA embassy Bangkok (Thailand)

October 5th, 2012 - Visa Interviewed in BKK/Visa approved

October 19th, 2012 - Traveled to USA

November 9th, 2012 - Married at the LA City hall

*** I went and get Social Security Card with my passport and marriage certificate before mailing AOS package

December 23rd, 2012 - Mailed AOS package to USCIS Chicaco

Febuary 6th, 2013 - Biometric appoinment

Febuary 22nd, 2013 - EAD (check status today)

P.S. I have to compliment officers both in Thailand and in USA that they are very professional and nice.

Hi all,

I am in the US with k1 visa and I am about to mail AOS package to the USCIS Chicago. How can I process the work permit so that I can work and earn some income?

Thanks a lot

Chalalai

I thought this is pretty self-explanatory...

If you're a member of let's say Country Club, political party, environmental organization (Greenpeace, Sierra Club), any professional association... you list it there.

They are not interested in your Church membership or charitable work.

Oh so I just write none then?

Agree!

Thanks a lot though!!!!!!

Hi all,

I do not understand this question "List your present and past membership in or affiliation with every organization, association, fund, foundation, party, club, society, or similar group in the United States or in other places since your 16th birthday."

I only work for non profit organization and has been membership of the church. What should I put in this part?

Thanks a lot,

Chalalai

HI ALL,

WHERE IS I-94 NUMBER?

THANKS

Hi all,

I am about to fill in the forms for AOS and I am not sure about my last name. I already have marriage certificate and I changed my last name to my husband last name.

Please help.

Thanks a lot

Chalalai

This is the one I used. He has the form in his office. You can get the vaccine and the paperwork the same day. Make sure you give him your vaccine record because he's going to transfer the info from there to the supplemental form. Several civil surgeons that we've asked require you to have another physical exam with them, Dr. Berdakin doesn't.

• Dr. Daniel Berkadin, Clinica Popular
  2410 West Seventh Street, Los Angeles, CA 90057
  (213) 381-7175

Thanks a lot :-)

Chalalai

Thanks a lot :-)

Chalalai

Byt he way, how much did you pay?

You can get the vaccination anywhere, however you will have to have a civil surgeon update the information on the I-693. You can find one from the list on USCIS.

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

Is that mean I need to bring the I-693 form to the doctor reccommended by USCIS then? I had my first vaccination in Thailand, this is my second one.

Thanks a lot though :-)

Chalalai

Hi all,

I need to get my second shot of the vaccination somewhere in LA. I am here with K1 visa.

Do you have any reccommendation?

Thank you.

Chalalai

Hi all,

I have just join the page today.

I am confuse about the certified copy of marriage certificate. Do I have to wait 4 to 8 weeks to recieve it by mailed or can we go in person to the county to pick it up by myself.

I need to process AOS and I have been waitng for the certified marriaged certificate. Start to get worry now.

Please help :-) Thank you so much.....

Chalalai