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    AOS September 2016 Filers

    in Adjustment of Status Case Filing and Progress Reports

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    18 hours ago, cristina16 said:

    So we received our Notice for interview for March 3rd. This includes the list of what we need to bring during the interview. Sadly, we are required to submit form I-693. We did our medical exam in my home country but of course due to the long process of AOS from the time we did the medical, it was  more than a year. So another expense for us.

     

    Anyone here who did the i-693 and how much it cost? I searched the civil surgeon near us using our zipcode on the USCIS website, is that how you find your civil surgeon to do the medical again? We are from San Diego, CA. Thanks guys for any info. 

     

    I'm in Chicago and the prices ranged from $300 - $500. And yes that's exactly how I found a civil surgeon. I called a few places and some covered the price of the vaccines and bloodwork and others didn't so make sure to ask. If you have medical insurance that will only cover vaccines. Make sure you take your immunization records if you have any, if not be prepared to be sore for the next couple of weeks ? At the end they'll give you a sealed envelope, take that with you to the interview. Let me know if you have more questions. 

    AOS September 2016 Filers

    in Adjustment of Status Case Filing and Progress Reports

    Posted

    So this is how my interview went:

    We had the appointment at the Chicago field office. Got there 15 minutes earlier, went through the airport-like security and waited for about half an hour after the time on our sheet. We were greeted by the official who called our names and took the appointment letter. She was very nice from the beggining, she swore us in and started to ask me simple questions like my name, birth date etc. Went through the are you a terrorist or arms dealer questions and then procedeed to ask us when did we get married and how long have we known eachother, she laughed at our story and asked if we had any documents to prove we had a life together, gave her bank accounts statements, shared health insurance, bills and a signed letter from my mother in law stating that we lived in her house. She didn't ask for pictures but i still offered them along with flight stubs, 6 months of skype calls and messages, which she added to her file. She didn't ask things like what color is your spouse's toothbrush. At the end of the interview she said she had to check a few things about my visa entrances and exits and that if all was well i should expect my green card in the mail in about two weeks. We didn't get approved on the spot, but we got out of the interview feeling very confident and my case is a bit complicated so overall it was good. I will let you know if I get anything on the mail or if the status on the page changes. Good luck to you all!

    AOS September 2016 Filers

    in Adjustment of Status Case Filing and Progress Reports

    Posted

    In the Dutch passport, they don't mention a married name. It's always your maiden name and then they could make a mention in your passport that your married to (name of husband). I am so concerned now. We want to go on holiday in July next year.

    On our marriage certificate it of course has my old name, because it's your responsibility to change your name officially.

    If I were you wait for your GC and buy the tickets under your maiden name. Anybody can correct me if I'm wrong. You I'm not sure if this is different for every state, but you can change your name with your marriage certificate and take the certified copies to the SSA.

    AOS September 2016 Filers

    in Adjustment of Status Case Filing and Progress Reports

    Posted

    I have received my EAD/AP combo card in the mail yesterday :dancing: My status on the case tracker also changed to "Card Was Delivered To Me By The Post Office".

    I do have a couple questions that I am hoping you all could help me out with. When I first applied for a social security number, I applied in my birth name and then they couldn't do it because my I-94 was going to expire within two weeks or something. Anyway, now that I have my EAD/AP combo card, I can go back in and finish the application so I can get my social security number. The thing is, my EAD/AP combo card is in my married name because that's how I applied for the AOS. Is this going to be a problem?

    In addition, if I would travel outside of the USA I would use my passport which of course has my birth name in it and not my married name. Is this going to be a problem as well coming back into the USA? Please help. Thanks everybody. I hope everyone's process will go fast.

    Is your marriage certificate under your new name? You might be able to travel within the us if you take your marriage certificate, but as far as i know the name on your passport has to match the name on your ticket. I would advise to change your passport to your new name, that can be done with your marriage certificate. Remember that the AP card does not ensure you will be able to come back in to the usa, that is up to the immigration official. So I wouldn't go out unless it was an emergency.

    AOS September 2016 Filers

    in Adjustment of Status Case Filing and Progress Reports

    Posted

    hey stephhhh,

    i had a similar situation, i filled in the first page as we suppose to, but i accidentally wrote my old phone number on it, so after i had my exam i went home and corrected the first page, printed it out and took it with me when i went back to the surgeon to get my result for tb. i tried to ask the lady at the front desk to replace my page with the one i brought with the whole form, she got all rood with me and said no we do all that on our computers. even tho i showed her where it says that i have to fill it out. so they only read my results and that was it. i had to go back a week later to pick up my envelope, which i got a copy of the whole package and they kept one just in case.

    i looked at my copy the other day and realized the form that i originally took to them to begin with was not the form that i filled out. the first page ( my page ) didnt have my alien number, phone number, city of birth, country of birth.. so i am wondering if i need to get that fixed still?, hence i didnt send my envelope ( since i dont have to send form I-693, i can submit it at the interview ) and i dont have an interview scheduled yet

    Yea I think the both of us should go back. Even though it's a small issue and it might depend on who reviews the case, I don't think we should take any chances. After all it's something you paid for.

    *UPDATE* I got a message today that my EAD was being produced and I-131 approved! All under normal waiting time. How long does it usually take them to arrive after being approved?

    AOS September 2016 Filers

    in Adjustment of Status Case Filing and Progress Reports

    Posted

    Hey! I have a concern regarding form I 693 and I was hoping you guys could help me out. The civil surgeon filled my personal information for me even though it clearly says at the top I have to do it and on the second page he wrote over a mistake on my alien number. I'm thinking of going back to the office and have them replace those first two pages and I don't want them to think I'm being petty or something like that.

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