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That sounds about right. Good luck!!!!

You are correct G-325A needs to be filled by the US citizen and foreign born spouse

As far as I know the applicant writes in the passport number before the doctor completes the form. I hope someone else will have more info...

As the previous poster mentioned first you have to check if your country is one of those that have a 2 year home residency requirement. If you are clear from that requirement you may file AOS. All the forms you listed are required:

1. I-485 Application to register permanent resident or AOS )

2. I-765 Application for Employment Authorization ( optional )

3. I-131 Application for Travel documents ( optional )

4. I-864 Affidavit of Support

5. I-693 Medical Examination of Aliens

6. I-130 Petition for Alien relative

7. G-325A Biographic Information

Good luck

Congratulations!!! Good luck with your preparations for the interview

Your visa number is the red number on the right (lower) end of your visa

It may take a couple of days, it may be a couple of weeks. It is very hard to tell. Keep checking your mail. Keeping my fingers crossed that you get it by the end of the week.

There are a few things to be considered:

- is she currently out of status?

- is Ukraine one of the countries that have a 2 year requirement on J-1 visa?

I am assuming that you would have to file I-130, I-485, and of course if you wish (I-765 for work) and I-131 (travel, which I would not recommend if she is or has ever been out of status)

Congratulations!!!

Keeping my fingers crossed that the card arrives quickly

Congratulations!!!!!!

I have been waiting for your post all day yesterday.

Thank you ChanelKitten. I have been waiting to see her good news. I thought she may have gone out to celebrate and would post late last night. I guess I'll be checking the posts at work today. Hope she does not keep us waiting for too long

Does anyone have an update on Autumnal's case? I just don't seem to be able to find anything new since this morning

You seem to be well prepared. Our interview today (Chicago office) was a breeze. The young lady was very nice. We had a bit of a wait (she explained that she was running late), but the actual interview was 10 min tops. She asked to verify the information we submitted (proof of US citizenship, beneficiary's birth certificate, marriage certificate and of course beneficiary's current passport). She asked the US citizen if he is still employed by the same company (no need for new letter nor I-864). The she asked some of those yes/no questions from the I-485 form. She asked if we have anything in joint names and we sort of asked her what would she like to see. She said whatever we think is appropriate. Gave her copy of bank letter, health insurance and car insurance (we had much more, but she said that is plenty). We also gave her a few pictures for the file. She said she is approving us today and the card should be arriving within two weeks. She did stamp the passport (just in case). She took back the EAD and the AP. Overall an easy experience, as long as you have a true relationship. Relax and take one question at the time (make sure that you are providing them with the documents they are asking for, anything extra is bonus).

Good luck. I will keep you in my prayers.

In most cases this is the only interview. Only in some rare instances are people called in for a second interview. Make sure to read the VJ posts, and prepare all the needed documents. Everything else will fall into place. Good luck

Nicola,

I would call the clinic and get more information about the second shot. I do not believe that there are adverse effects, but you should definitely ask. Good luck

Congratulations!!!! You case is one of those approved without an interview. You should be receiving your welcome letter and the green card shortly. Enjoy and remember to file for the removal of conditions in 1yr 9months.

Once again wishing you all the best.

Your vaccination supplement should be signed (and stamped) by the doctor and placed in a sealed envelope. If all vaccination requirements are met, then the third box will be checked (all requirements met). If for some reason the applicant has not received all the vaccines because it is medically inappropriate (the reasons are listed on your form: not age appropriate, insufficient time interval (between two vaccines); not (flu) season) the applicant's form will have the first box checked (eligible under for blanket waiver). You should not have any problems if you have either one of the two checked.

It is your visa number. It should be on your visa. If memory serves right it should be on the (lower) right side in colored (red) letters

If he accepts employment before his EAD arrives he is technically breaking the law.

Besides, just because his prospective employers say they will not deduct taxes, it does not mean that at the end of the year they will not report to IRS the money they paid him. In that case your cousin will still be responsible for paying taxes, social security, and other required deductions.

He cannot work until his EAD is approved. Once he receives the approval notice he is eligible to look for job.

I may be wrong, but it is my understanding that TB test is only valid for 6 months, so if you need a new medical you must redo a TB test (they can't just copy the results from the last one). If you have medical insurance you may be able to have your own doctor do the test and result readings (some surgeons charge additional money for TB test - whether it be skin or X-ray). Then you can take the copy of those findings to the designated surgeon. I think that you may be able to do the same with the blood work, but in that case your exam needs to be scheduled within 14 days from the (blood) test date.

Procedures vary from office to office so I would verify this information with the doctor's office you are planning to attend. Also, since fees vary from office to office I would call and compare prices/services.

Good luck!