francais_usa

Look here: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/231026-civil-surgeons-who-dont-rip-you-off/

And then make sure you've called everyone by searching here: http://www.visajourney.com/content/us-civil-surgeons

^^Same--my husband has 6 names, so of course his name was chopped off on the I94. I printed it exactly how it was on the I94. If you're really worried about it, go to your immigration office and get the I94 fixed and then apply in the fixed name.

After his embassy interview, he got the visa delivered to him the following week. There's a very fast turnaround. Your fiancee needs to schedule an appointment with a doctor in either Marseille or Paris (depending on whichever city they're closest to). Once the embassy gets the K1 packet from the NVC, they will send your fiancee a packet 3 which will tell her the way to make the appointment with the doctor. She will also need to get a casier judiciaire even if she has no criminal history and some other documents--it's all listed in that packet. The medical typically costs 200 or so euros.

Hello!

My fiancé recently got improved for his K1 Visa! We are planning his flight sometime in April, as it expires in June. After the AOS is processed and approved, will he be able to travel back to England to work a few months then come back to live with me?

What can we and cannot do? How long does the process take?

Thank you!

Please note that the timeframe of coming to the U.S. is dependent on when the medical expires and not when the K1 visa expires. It's very confusing since I've seen it on countless places on VJ and the internet that you must travel here within 6 months of your K1 visa being issued, but we were informed that it was actually 6 months from the date of the medical exam.

I second the above poster. He should not go back to the UK without filing for AP, which is usually done at the same time as you file for EAD and AOS. Check processing times on VJ for more specific information--it all depends on where your local immigration office is and how long they take.

My husband was from France as well. It only took a month for them to approve our I-129F packet from the day I sent it (we got lucky with getting the California service center). It took about another month for them to send it to the embassy in Paris, and then the timing is up to your fiancee from that point. The sooner your fiancee does the medical, the sooner he will have an interview and get the actual visa.

I had a similar situation where I lived in several different dormitories within my university each with different addresses, but I was told to just put permanent residences--somewhere you would receive important mail. It worked out for me!

My husband has a hyphenated name and it's not a problem. The problem with names arises when you have a very long name, which causes issues further down the road with acquiring a SSN. Hyphenated names are not uncommon in the U.S., especially in the South.

Im finalizing my AOS packet and I need to organize the payments for the process.

I have noted that it is $360 for the 131 Advance Parole filing fee, $465 for the 765 EAD work permit filing fee, and $1070 for the I485 Adjustment of Status.

Do I need 3 separate money orders for each filing fee? Do I need to pay all three or are any included in the filing fee for the I485?

As well- I had my medical done a week before my interview, do I still need to complete form I693 and visit a doctor locally or can I include a copy of the vaccine records and sign off I was given at my K1 interview?

You should check your DS3025 to make sure you have ALL the vaccines required for AOS. If you do, then you can just include that copy and skip the civil surgeon visit.

Thanks! Perhaps one of the years was missing some schedules?

If you go to the Social Security office today you may not show up in their system yet having done your POE just a few days ago.

This is incorrect. Since switching to the SAVE database, your name will be in the database immediately after your POE--no need to wait!

I think mine must have got lost. Still nothing and they received them on the 5th. Should I refile? My K1 expires 11th of March so need it in before then.

It doesn't matter when your K1 expires. Your K1 technically expired the minute you passed customs, and your I-94 is now the document that has a 3 month expiration date, but that date is the time you need to be married by, and NOT the time you need to file AOS.

On another note, I'll be filing AOS/EAD/AP this Friday!

That's so strange... I'm about to send my AOS packet. Would you mind posting a pic of the RFE letter?

hello all, we got our RFIE letter 10 days later!

It needs the latest tax return to be sent. We have already included a copy of the same. Oh well!

Hmm that's interesting...so you sent your 2012, 2013, and 2014 tax returns, and you already included 2014 in the original packet?

I would ask him to submit an I864 in that case, rather than the I864A.

Hi,

I am about to submit my fiance's packet for AOS, I need help making sure I have everything I need. If I am missing anything, please let me know.

Thank you.

I-485 APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR ADJUST STATUS

Cover page

▪ G-1145, E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance

▪ Bank cashier's check: Payment in the amount of $1,070.00

(Biometrics fee included)

▪ Copy of Form I-797 Notice of Action (Approval Notice for I-129F)

▪ Copy of passport page with non-immigrant K1 visa

▪ Copy of valid I-94 form (from web)

▪ Copy of passport's biographical page

▪ Copy of passport's entry stamps

▪ Certified True Copy of Marriage Certificate

▪ Copy of Birth Certificate

▪ Birth Certificate translation from Spanish to English

G-325A Biographic Information Sheet (4 original copies?)

▪ Two (2) passport-type pictures (placed in a small plastic bag, labeled with name of intending immigrant & alien #)

I-693 Vaccination Supplement (sealed in an envelope)

I-864 AFFIDAVIT OF SUPPORT

(signed and prepared by the USC spouse)

Copy of the Federal Income Tax Return for the year 20015-2014

Copy of W-2s for the year 2015-2014

Copy of Employment Letter

Explanation of not completing returns for 2013 because of unemployment.

I-765 APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT DOCUMENT

Copy of passport’s biographical page

Copy of passport page with non-immigrant K1 visa

Copy of Form I-94 form (from web)

Two (2) Passport-type photos

I-131 APPLICATION FOR TRAVEL DOCUMENT

Copy of passport’s biographical page

Copy of passport page with non-immigrant K1 visa

Copy of Form I-94 form (from web)

Two (2) Passport-type photos

Please advise if the redundant documentation is really necessary, passport biographical pages, K1 visa copies..etc

G-325(Biographical Information) How many copies do I need? I have seen people including up to 4 original copies?

Don't have DS-3025 Vaccination Documentation Worksheet only the I-693, I have seen both listed on some posts, Is this a must?

Do I need copy of pay stubs? if so how many?

Two of the six passport photos suffered a minor accident, they have a dimple from a pen falling on them in the back, do I need to get new photos?

No paperclips or staples are used, except for stapling plastic bag containing passport photos to a white sheet of paper.

Thanks for any help!

under the ©(9) category, Form I-94 is not required"

You do not need I-94's for the I765 OR the i-131. The I-131 doesn't explicitly state this, but it is not a required piece of evidence.

Does anyone know how to remove the red text that says "don't forget to sign" in part 8, number 1.a.? I even tried putting an electronic signature there, and it won't go away. It came up as a light text when I printed the form--should we just sign it in the little space next to that area?

The instructions clarify this to a larger extent. In essence, it depends who your joint sponsor is in relation to the petitioner. If they share the same household as the petitioner and the petitioner needs the joint sponsor's income to meet the poverty guidelines, then the joint sponsor can fill out I864A.

i thought it was within 60 days of the biometrics? or was it within 30 days of the biometrics? regardless, the biometrics event is the big timetick, really. if there's an RFE in play, the clock stops for a bit.

According to the link I posted, it's 49-67 days post-biometrics. I was referencing the amount of time from sending in the initial application.

It seems like the average time is between 66 and 93 days. I would wait until the 93 day mark to start inquiring about the card.

http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/eadstats.php

I'm sure the letter will arrive soon. Keep in mind that Monday was a national holiday, so they probably weren't sending things out that day. If you're anxious about, I'm sure someone from USCIS could you let you know if you called--it doesn't hurt to try.

An I-864A is optional. It is not a requirement from everyone that happens to be married and files jointly.

Page 7 of the I-864 instructions >

Item Number 7. This question gives you the option of including certain other non-dependent relatives who are living

in your residence as part of your household size. Such relatives may include your mother, father, sister, brother or adult

children, if they are living in your residence. However, the only reason to include these relatives in your household size

is if you need to include their income when you calculate your household income for purposes of meeting the income

requirement for this affidavit. To be considered, any relative included in this category must sign and submit Form I-864A,

Contract Between Sponsor and Household Member.

And Page 8 tells you what to include for your taxes, if you file jointly but are meeting the income requirement on your own >

If you provide a photocopy of your Federal individual income tax returns, you must include a copy of each and every

Form W-2 and Form 1099 that relates to your returns. Do not include copies of these forms if you provide an IRS

transcript of your Federal individual income tax returns rather than a photocopy unless you filed a joint income tax return with your spouse and are qualifying using only your income.

^Exactly!

i say go back, do it again,

solely in I-94 record name, which should match up with visa name.

That I-94 record name will match up what's in the SAVE database, supposedly.

Alternatively, get into a CBP deferred inspection office, talk face to face with a shift supervisor, and get the I-94 record fixed there.

Unfortunately, the I-94 name does not match up with what's on the visa, as his middle name was cut off in the I-94. After reading this thread: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/583564-ssn-middle-name-confusion/, I feel better about waiting.

Thanks francais_usa. He did not receive a copy of the DS-3025. When did your husband receive it? Was it in the mail? I am wondering if it is just in USCIS's records since he turned it in at customs.

Did he have his medical exam done in Paris and if so, was it Dr. Slatterly (sp?)? He should contact the office where he received his medical exam, and they should have a copy on file that they can e-mail. If not, it will create a lot of problems if you can't remember what vaccinations were done, as you wouldn't know whether or not to get more done from a civil surgeon. USCIS will have the original that was included in that packet--the copy is for your personal record.

Hey all,

I just wanted to start a topic for those who are facing a similar issue. My fiance came to the U.S. on January 31st, and we went to the SSA immediately after he arrived (February 3rd) to apply for a SSN. On his SS application, we listed his entire name as it's displayed on his passport, however there were some discrepancies between his full name on his passport, the name on his K1 visa, and the name on his I-94 Arrival/Departure record. Basically, his name is a-b,c,d,e,f (a-b = hyphenated first name, c-e=3 middle names, f=last name). On his K1 visa, his name shows up as a-b,c,d,f. On his passport, it's a-b,c,d,e,f. On his i-94, it's a-b, c (only 4 characters from c), f.

When we went into the SSA, I used his full name shown on his passport to apply, but this didn't match up with the I-94 or his visa. Thus, our SS application was sent to DHS for additional verification. Originally, the agent told us it would only take a couple days for them to send back an electronic confirmation to the SSA, and after that, they would send the card. He gave us a letter which stated it may take up to 4 weeks, but he assured us it would be 2 weeks maximum. We have been checking on the status of the card since then by calling both our local SSA office and USCIS. Unfortunately, a USCIS supervisor told us that they had no information on the SSN even though the application was with them, and that there was no way for me to check the status. Every time I called my SS office, they said that DHS had everything and they couldn't give me any more information.

Today marks 2 weeks since our original application, so my fiance and I went back to the SSA (because we weren't able to get any answers on the phone), and another agent told us there was nothing they could do because the application was still with DHS, and all we could do was wait for them to get it back. She suggested we call the SSA every week and that I should receive a letter within the next two weeks (making it 4 weeks since my initial application). We are anxiously waiting for the card, but meanwhile, I just wanted to share our experience with everyone--perhaps others have faced something similar?

For a self employed person the income used is line 22 of the most recent tax year's form 1040. He must submit a copy of his tax transcript or entire tax return including all schedules, 1099's, etc. It seems that you did not send the complete tax return package. If he files a joint tax return then his spouse should also complete a form I-864a.

If dad can't produce the required documents then find a joint sponsor who can.

If your (USC spouse/petitioner) current annualized income is enough then a joint sponsor should not be needed.

Most of the above is correct except for the I-864A. An I-864A is only needed if your dad wants to include his wife's financial information, but if he is qualifying based on his income alone and not his spouse combined, it is not needed at all.