Abena

Thanks to you both for your input. We'll just go to the passport office and take it from there!

Abena

Hello Everyone,

I am in the process of applying for a passport for my minor, adopted child. She is presently a permanent resident, and qualifies for citizenship having met all the requirements. The passport instructions state that we need to submit proof of physical and legal custody. What type of evidence should I submit to support this? I feel like the final adoption certificate satisfies the legal custody portion of this, but how do I show evidence of physical custody for a minor child?

Thanks for your feedback.

Abena

I dislike anything to do with the dead! I don't look in the direction of cemeteries and hold my breath until I past them.

My second and third twos are longer than my big toe

This post is so entertaining!!

If the I-130 is already approved, you will need to send a copy of the approval notice with the I485 application. If your file is already at the NVC, they will send it back to the service center once your I485 begins being processed.

The I-94 is what you complete to give to Immigration. They keep one part and staple the other part in your passport. Just copy the back and front of the portion you have as instructed to submit with the AOS/EAD, etc.

Hi Riblet,

I entered on a K3, applied for the AOS and EAD and have been out of the U.S. twice since that time. I haven't wrapped up all my personal affairs as yet in the Bahamas, and figured it would be good to apply for the AOS and EAD to reduce the time I will spend sitting at home doing nothing once I relocate permanently. As the K3 visa is a multiple entry visa, your husband shouldn't have a problem. He will, however, as I did, have to come back to do his biometrics.

Good Luck and hope this helps.

Abena

Went to Charleston today to complete the biometrics for I765 and I485. The staff were all very friendly from Security to the Officers. Had an 11:00am appointment, and got there around 10:20am. They let us in and we were leaving at 11:00am. I must say, a very good experience with the Charleston ASC.

Mellaliya,

The K3 visa is a multiple entry visa. If you read the instructions for the AOS (I-485) it tells you that the exception to getting the AP is the K3 visa holder. Also on your visa you will see that under the 'Entry' tab it shows the letter M (multiple).

Abena

Tornado,

From reading information on this and other sites, including the USCIS site, you can encounter issues by entering the US on a tourist visa and getting married. Usually, to marry in the US, you need to file an I-129F which, once approved, allows your fiance to apply for the K1 (fiance) Visa. You will then enter and have 90 days within which you should get married. Then your wife can stay and adjust status in the US.

Another option: If you get married outside the US, your wife will not be able to return with you to the US to live. You will need to file an I130, get the first notice, and use this to file a I129F to allow your wife to apply for the K3 visa at the consulate in the country where you were married. Once approved, this allows her to move to the US and adjust status.

I'm not sure what challenges you will encounter now that she has overstayed her time in the US, but once she can prove ties to her country, she should be able to visit you during the process using the tourist visa.

Perhaps you can consult an immigration lawyer to see if you have any other options. Good luck whatever route you choose.

Abena

CONGRATULATIONS!!

All the best as you continue your journey

CONGRATULATIONS!

there is nothing he can do about it that's True, but if he knows her weaknesses, why encourage the behavior?

Savanphil,

Each person has to take responsibility for controlling themselves and addressing "weaknesses" especially when it affects the people we love. Whether we encourage it or not, if it's in them, at some point it will rear itself. We can't control others...it's stressful and burdensome, and frankly not worth it for your peace if mind.

Well there ain't a goddamn thing he can do about it, being 2000 miles away.

If she wants to sleep with someone else, she will have plenty of opportunities

to do so, party or no party, drunk or sober.

On the other hand, if she loves him, she won't do it no matter what.

EXACTLY MY FEELINGS!

It starts with being secure with yourself and trusting the other person. If someone has it in them to be unfaithful, you can't stop it....where there's a will there's a way!

As for the drinking, I believe that if someone knows they could do something they will regret because they get drunk, making the choice to drink that much shows that they have some maturing to do. I say, let them go to the reunion, maybe it will be a good time to see what they're really made of.

Congratulations...enjoy it!

Congratulations. Your story is so encouraging.

Thanks Yodrak. I contacted the physician that did my examination for the K3 Visa, and he has no problems with completing the DS3025 for me. Is this form acceptable to send with the I485, or should I just let him complete the I693A? Is he still considered civil surgeon outside the US?

Thanks Kath.

Hi Everyone,

I've recently gotten my K3 visa approved, and will be filing for AOS later this month. I had a medical exam done for the K3 and from reading, it seems like I won't need to do the full medical which is good for one year. I didn't do the vaccination portion, as it was not required. My question is, do I download the supplement and have the Doctor complete it to forward with the I485 or do I wait until the form is generated and sent to me to be completed?

Abena

I have a couple of questions about the AOS process just to be sure I know what my options are versus consular processing of the green card:

1. Once I485 is sent to Chicago, how do you know where you will go for the biometric appt (which local office)?
   
2. The package that you're given once the K3 Visa was approved, once you enter the US, where is this sent?
   
3. Would Chicago (or wherever the AOS is processed) get a copy of the medical done in your home country? or do you have to get a copy from the Doctor and submit it with your app?
   
4. Do you download a copy of the form used for the immunization record, and have your Doctor complete this, or is it generated and sent to you when needed?
   

Thanks guys.

Congratulations and good luck with the remaining process

Congratulations

Congratulations on your approval! Once in the US, the AOS should be filed to continue towards the green card.

Congratulations on your approval and good luck with the remaining process.