Mrs.Carr

AOS from B-2visa

After I did my medical exam and received the sealed envelope(May 2015), I found out there's a new I-693 form, the doctor said the result is valid for a year, I plan to apply AOS in July, Do I need to re do the exam or the expired old form is ok?

Thanks

It's best to get it from local GongZhengChu.

They will issue the certified birth certificate in both Chinese and English.

Agree with Darnell.

Here is the link to the China Regional Forum pinned thread about Notarial Certificates (AKA White Books), that describes the requisite format for USCIS: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/393969-chinese-marriage-visa-terms-and-definitions/ Suggest that you get several copies prepared at that time.

Good luck on your immigration journey.

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Mrs.Carr: Please English only in the main forums. Local languages are allowed in the Regional Forums.

thanks!

Good luck:)

Hey , one more question,

when your dad went to notary office and got your birth certified, did you get the both chinese and english version? or did you only get chinese written one then got it translated here in us?

Thanks!

You don't really need a birth certificate. You will only need go to notary office and get your birth certified.

My father did it for me in Shanghai.

Please refer below link:

http://www.sh-notary.gov.cn/guide/notary/birth_notary.html

好的，太感谢了！！！！那我去让我妈妈帮我办出生公证！

You would file I-130 with the I-485 and select A for Part 2.

Many thanks!

A is the right option.

Hi Nancy, thank you but It says attach a copy of the approval notice, what is that? I don't remember that I have it.

Hello!

I 'm having trouble getting my birth certificate what should I do?

I'm from China and currently living in New York, I asked my family to get a birth certificate in Beijing and they were told by chinese government that we have to provide employment document, since i've been freelancing I don't have a company to do that for me, and it seems really hard to get a birth certificate in China.

Anyone can help me on this? I need the certificate as supporting document to do AOS through marriage. Right now I have a B-2 visa.

Thank you

Serena

Hi,

I entered us with B-2 visa, met a us citizen we got married now doing AOS.

on the form I-485, part2, application type (as listed on attached file), I don't see any options that suits me, should I check h.other and explain my situation?

Thanks

Serena

Hi,

I came to US with B2 visa met my husband(us citizen) and got married, now I'm filing for change of status.

On the I-485 form,for the part 2 section, application type, I don't see any options apply for me. Should I check: h.other and explain my situation?

Thank you!

Serena

Hi,

I'm getting married to a us citizen in NYC, I already changed my last name to his on the marriage license, does my last name change officially after we get the marriage certificate immediately? When I fill out the forms to do AOS, should I fill in my new last name or still use my maiden name?

Thanks!

Serena

Does anyone know Do I get fingerprinted first as part of USCIS Biometrics services requirement then apply for I-485 or it's the other way around? Thanks!

Thank you!! That's really helpful.

I have B-2 too. Is there any paperwork that I can fill out and hand in right now or do I need to wait till I get every paperwork ready and send them out together?

Hi Serena

From what you've said, once you are married (like, the day after) you can apply for Adjustment of Status (AOS). You dont state what visa you have now - I have a B2.

You will likely at some point need to prove that when you DID enter the USA you did not have any intentions of marrying.

Once you file for AOS, you CANNOT leave the USA without Advance Parole; Doing so will be seen as you abandoning your AOS application.

When you file your adjustment of status, you can also file for work permit (EAD), and advance parole. The forms I initially submitted were:

I-485

I-864

G-325A

I-130

I-131

I-693

I-765

Providing that you submit your AOS *AFTER* your marriage, and *BEFORE* your passport stamp expires, it is my belief that your stay is automatically extended whilst they process your application. But again, without advance parole, you must not leave the USA - and even if you DO get advance parole, they are very honest and specific in telling you that even with AP, it is NOT a guarantee that they will let you back in, though I have not yet come across any posts where someone with AP was denied entry.

Good luck!

Hi,

I came to US and met someone I love, now we are getting married in June. He's an us citizen. Why are Americans so irresistible? (my soon to be husband made me write that)

My visa expires in July., we want to start preparing adjustment of status as soon as possible, we got the marriage license and medical exam done, how soon can I file the EAD to work or can I go straight to apply social security number?

While I wait for my adjustment of status, any reason that I will need to leave the country based on my visa right now?

Please feel free to tell me your personal experience if you've been through similar situation.

Thanks so much for answering my questions!

Serena