Please complete the K1 visa portion of your VJ timeline in reciprocity. 

While it may no longer be important to you, your fellow VJ members from your country rely on accurate statistics from fellow member timelines.

Please pay it forward as we help you for free too.

39 minutes ago, Rachel n Tyler said:

A lot of the people I talk to have theirs pretty soon. I'm also waiting with the Dallas lockbox, we sent ours the 25th of Feb. This is honestly the first person I talk to that has the same experience

The OP is in Ohio so that means they sent theirs to Chicago.

As each Lockbox is different, Noa1 tImelines may be different there. It would be of benefit for them to join the K1 AOS forum and find fellow Chicago LB filers and see their CURRENT timelines.

What do your peer filers say in the March K1 AOS filers forum?

Have they started to receive Noa1s in the mail yet?

What's their timeline like?

That would tell you the most as it would be the current rate to expect.

???

5 hours ago, WCF said:

 

Are my 6 months for an AP and 12-14 months for a green card reasonable assumptions? It is possible for an AP be granted in 3 months? Worth the gamble so we could travel this summer? Or, just wait out the green card...

None if these questions can be answered to fact by anyone. 

You have a 50/50 chance.

Yes it's reasonable. Does mean it will happen for sure? No.

If you pay the fee you might lose it.

It you don't pay the fee and need to use it, you're sol.

There is no right answer or exact science.

1 hour ago, xkl said:

Weird, maybe I'm misremembering and they just didn't have the vaccine in stock there on the day

That would not be the case. 

If it WAS the case, they would have given a waiver for "unavailable" and your DS3025 would be complete IF everything else for your age group was completed. 

3 hours ago, xkl said:

"K visa applicant electing to not be vaccinated at this examination" is checked - IIRC I wanted to try and get it on the NHS as visamedicals wanted to charge me for it

All vaccine records must be either brought to your panel physician appointment or completed AT your panel physician appointment.

Your DS3025 is not complete and your error because of that. So.....

10 hours ago, xkl said:

 

Do I need to redo the entire medical examination using a civil surgeon now

 

Most likely yes. 

Why? Because most civil surgeons do not offer only to transcribe your new record to an I693. 

Why? Because they are in a cash money making business. 

10 hours ago, xkl said:

or can I just get a civil surgeon to transcribe the DS-3025 + the hepb vaccine onto the I-693?

You can call around your state to see. I've also recommended to check other nearby states as travel costs to them for a vaccine transcribed I693 only civil surgeon may be cheaper than a local one who can charge up to $1k.

How much was visamedicals cost for HepB?

10 hours ago, xkl said:

I am having trouble finding a civil surgeon in Virginia that will just transcribe it. Any suggestions?

 

7 hours ago, xkl said:

Hi!

 

I wasn't able to get the HepB vaccine before my VisaMedicals appointment in June last year so the DS-3025 doesn't include it.

1. Meaning it's HepB is BLANK? No letter for a waiver?

2. Is your DS3025 marked incomplete on the bottom left corner?

Start there. The rest below depends on those answers. 

PS. please COMPLETE your VJ timeline in reciprocity. 

7 hours ago, xkl said:

Now I've had the vaccine (thanks walgreens!) and have the receipt from that.

 

Do I need to redo the entire medical examination using a civil surgeon now or can I just get a civil surgeon to transcribe the DS-3025 + the hepb vaccine onto the I-693?

 

I am having trouble finding a civil surgeon in Virginia that will just transcribe it. Any suggestions?

 

Thanks,

xkl

6 hours ago, Taylor_Made86 said:

To sum up, I'm military, married my wife in Japan after I came back to states (so she unfortunately was not on my orders) , submitted K3 visa, approved and they moved in, submitted I-751A and I-751 For my wife and her son on Sept 30 2022. We are still waiting on response, the last item we did was to do Bio metrics (fingerprints) taken for the son on June 12, 2023. The USCIS website shows an average of 25-29 months based off of what branch office you select.

I received an assignment to go back to Japan, I probably will not get my hard copy orders until September or October, with a report date of November.

 

My question is, if we move to Japan, and my son (age 19) decides to stay and we fly off to the Land of the Rising Sun, will he be able to continue to live in the US under the I-751A? (if the conditions aren't removed by the time we leave...)

My wife and son don't want to give up their citizenship, hence the visa. In Japan they are given until 21 for them to decide if they are going to stay a Japanese citizen or not. So we do not want him to rush things due to him living most of his life in Japan.

 

Thanks for the advice.

Kindly fill out your VJ timeline in reciprocity. 

I'm not understanding your process otherwise so we need that to help you.

Your wife and step son already have their GC and are now filling I751 Removal of Conditions????

1 hour ago, wildbug100420 said:

If you want to give uscis more money 😊 please complete your timelines 

@Bignogginsjust so it's not misinterpreted... As a VJ member, your obligation is to fill out your VJ timeline as your statistics help every one here. Your timeline both helps members figure out estimates for THEIR timeline AND they help US to answer you properly (for free).

A blank one helps no one. Fill it out ASAP please!

15 minutes ago, Aly Mercedes said:

 

 

Hello!
 

My fiancé and I just got married and we are now completing the AOS part of the visa (quite more stressful than I would have imagined), and I am running into a pretty complicated situation with the I-864. I have just finished my Masters and I am starting my first job next week. According to the I-864 and a lawyer on JustAnswer, I have to complete the I-864 as the petitioner despite not having any previously filed tax returns, W2S, pay stubs, etc. However, I am aware that my father can file a I-864A (joint sponsor)

1. Your father is a standalone joint sponsor and will need to meet the income requirements for HIS household PLUS the immigrant. You will file an I864 and explain why you did not have to legally file taxes. He will file an I864. He cannot file an I864a.

2. Your father is a CO-sponsor and will need tp meet the income requirements for your COMBINED household meaning you must all live together. You will file an I864 and again, explain your tax situation. He will file an I864a as YOUR CO-Sponsor and you will COMBINE income (it any).

He cannot be a joint sponsor and file I864a. 

You have confused the terms. Ensure you understand the difference. 

15 minutes ago, Aly Mercedes said:

and provide his income. I am nervous about this process but I am hoping I am not the only one who has been in this situation. I would appreciate if anyone has any insight or has been through this situation. 

 

(BTW my father does meet the income requirements so it is not that I am scared we will be denied because of that, I am just worried I will be denied for not having been employed).

 

 

You're aware the USCIS processing times website says this about your LFO (Miami) and your receipt date of 12/14/21, correct?

3 hours ago, smilingstone said:

Hey all,

 

We're making a start on my AOS paperwork and I have a couple of questions:

 

1) Do I need to change my name on my SSN before filing for the AOS? 

 

No. Your first immigration benefit will appear in your new married name (IF you apply for it in that name).

3 hours ago, smilingstone said:

I interviewed at local SSA on 6th Feb and am still waiting on the card. We got married on 16th Feb and I'm a little concerned now because I'm unsure how much longer it will take, and I may also have to factor in the time it takes to change my name on my SSN too.

99.99999% of K1s are not able to change their name on their SSN until after they receive their first immigration benefit because most SSA agents will not issue one in any name other than what is on your I94 and passport. It is 100%normal to not have a married name SSN card until you get your first immigration benefit. You can read through the many many many posts on SSN application for K1s by using the search bar.

3 hours ago, smilingstone said:

My K1 expiration is 17th April.

*your I94 expires then. Your K1 visa expired the moment you entered the US.

3 hours ago, smilingstone said:

The AOS forms ask if I have an SSN and, if so, what it is (or if not, if I would like USCIS to provide one).

Note that it also asks if you would like a REPLACEMENT card. That is why YOU are applying for one because you want a REPLACEMENT CARD in your new name (IF x your maiden name card does in fact come at all). And even if you don't get the one you went in person for now, you can order one this way too. Just answer the questions correctly in the moment you send off AOS.

3 hours ago, smilingstone said:

I have read that our marriage cert is all we need to evidence my change of name,

Your name changed the moment you married and decided to use any names as listed on your MC. Having ID is just proof. 

3 hours ago, smilingstone said:

but hubbie thinks that the change on my SSN is the real legal name change.

Your hubby is American. They all think that. It's only true for Americans. IMMIGRANTS change their immigration name FIRST (by getting their first immigration benefit (EAD or GC)) and then apply for other identifying documents like DLs/State IDs and an SSN in the married name. 

3 hours ago, smilingstone said:

Are we safe to move ahead before my SSN arrives and leave that part, or should we wait?

Leave it blank FOR NOW but fill it out accurately just before you mail it in case your maiden name card arrives. It must be completed regardless. 

3 hours ago, smilingstone said:

Or should I ask USCIS to provide a new SSN with my married name, even though I have already requested one in my maiden name prior to marriage?

No. That isn't the process. AND you may end up with none if they cancel your original application. 

3 hours ago, smilingstone said:

 

2) The forms ask about previous criminal history. I have one arrest dating back 20 years ago for shoplifting. Of course I am selecting YES for the relevant questions. Should I provide copies of my police cert and SAR that I gathered for my original embassy interview,

Only if it happened IN the US.

The instructions are clear on that part.

3 hours ago, smilingstone said:

to go alongside a written explanation of the details?

It it happened outside of the US, just explain.

3 hours ago, smilingstone said:

This one is a little worrying as I thought I was already determined as eligible after going through vetting at the original embassy interview with this stuff.  

 

Thank you!

3 hours ago, Carla Juan said:

 

To provide more information: my sister is a full-time employee and receives a W-2. She can also get an employment letter from her work.

If using current employment income as current income, an Employment Verification Letter plus six months of current paystubs is recommended. You'll see that recommendation in the instructions.

3 hours ago, Carla Juan said:

My mom, on the other hand, retired last year and receives only Social Security as her income. She does not file a tax return for 2024 because her income is below the IRS filing requirement.

 

Not part of the question but in a different section she'll explain why she didn't file taxes.

3 hours ago, Carla Juan said:

In my understanding to the question above, my mom needs to provide an estimate of her expected annual income for this year, based on her monthly Social Security payments?

Yes. She can get a statement of annual benefits can't she?

3 hours ago, Carla Juan said:

and for my sister, she will provide expected annual income for this year based on her working hours and pay rate? am I correct? Appreciate any help!

As above. Her EVL will state her estimated earnings and her 6 months worth of paystubs will back that up.

7 hours ago, Carla Juan said:

Thank you. I will move this post to the right forum.

 

 

 

 

As above I moved it. 

Post has been moved to "Bringing Family Members of Permanent Residents to America" forum.

The I864 instructions indicate where current income can come from. There are a few options. It is dependent on employment type and you must have proof of it. The proof types are also listed in the instructions. 

Not knowing what type of employment/income your sponsor and their co-sponsor have, we can't answer for you. 

This is the K1 AOS forum so unless you entered the US as a K1, this is not your forum to post in. 

Difficult to determine your status as you have not filed in your VJ timeline at all OR indicated in your post how you came to be in the US.

Do BOTH and we can help. 

46 minutes ago, Edward and Jaycel said:

Just thought of something while I was looking at the I-485 and would like the opinion of some of the more experienced members here  @K1visaHopeful @Ontarkie @OldUser @Crazy Cat - For these folks that are now resubmitting after their rejections and are now past the 90 day mark, on the I-485 Part 9. General Eligibility and Inadmissibility Grounds, should they answer "Yes" to questions 13 & 76?

13. Have you EVER violated the terms or conditions of your nonimmigrant status?

Yes. Explain in additional info section why you answered yes. 

46 minutes ago, Edward and Jaycel said:

76. Since April 1, 1997, have you been unlawfully present in the United States? You were unlawfully present in the United States if you were present in the United States after the expiration of the period of stay authorized by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary or were present in the United States without being admitted or paroled.

Yes. Ditto as above. 

But your unauthorized stay is forgiven. 

1 hour ago, Edward and Jaycel said:

@TBoneTX provided guidance from two attorneys on another post asking this the other day and they said this status should be "K-1 Entrant - Adjustment Applicant"

That's great however it makes no mention of their current status which is what that individual question asks. 

A reminder that it's just a status. It doesn't make them illegally in the country as long as they've married their US petitioner. It just means their 90 days is up. 

23 minutes ago, usaman1999 said:

My wife and I were married on January 31st and we dropped the completed marriage license at the post office right after the ceremony. The county recorder shows that the license was recorded but they have not sent us the official copies of the license.

They will send you an original or certified copy of the marriage CERTIFICATE provided you paid for one to be sent to you. 

A license is what is used TO GET married. 

Once married it becomes a CERTIFICATE once filed and recorded by the county regardless if it still says "license" on it.

Learning the difference in terms is important so that others can help you correctly and those silently reading aren't misinformed. 

23 minutes ago, usaman1999 said:

Her I-94 expires on March 10th. I am uncomfortable with this situation as I will have little or no time to complete for forms and petitions that require an official copy of the recorded license.

As a K1, your timeline is understood. You have 90 days to get married. It's understood that getting married ASAP as soon as you enter is ideal. 

Why haven't you completed the forms already? Compete everything, ready for mail and simply insert the required photocopies of your original or certified MC.

23 minutes ago, usaman1999 said:

 

What is my wife's status with an approved K1, a marriage within the 90 days and the I-94 expiring in all but 13 days?

K1 Visa Holder-Out of Status is her formal status and what you will enter in the forms. 

Please complete your timeline correctly so it can help everyone. 

Currently it shows her receiving her K1 Visa in July 2023 and arriving in the US in December 2024. That cannot be correct as that's over a year from issuance. Perhaps your dates for the I129F process are off by a year?

Who is your mother?

A USC or GC Holder?

You are not a K1 so this post needs to removed from this K1 AOS forum and transferred to the appropriate one.

Pease FILL OUT your VJ timeline in reciprocity!!!

@CrazyAboutMag please fill out your VJ timeline in reciprocity. While our answers help you personally, your timeline helps all VJ Members with statistics and those who help you to answer you better. 

A blank one helps no one. 

1 hour ago, SL2024 said:

 

You can actually - when I went to my SSN appointment they gave me a letter with the office number on it along with the national number. The local office number was also online for the one I went to as well.

30 minutes ago, PokuPoku said:

Not true. We called the local office. When we called the national office, they told us to call the local office, which is what we did.

I double dog dare you to Google "SSA office near me" and find a Google search that shows a phone number other than HO 18007721213.

PS how will you know you're talking to YOUR agent that helped you if you call your "local SSA"? There is no accountability with SSA. Going in person is recommended.

1 hour ago, SL2024 said:

 

I have only ever seen people advise to go 2 weeks after entering the USA. This post is from 2022. I wouldn't class that as recent. 

 

Which number have you been calling for SSA? If it's the national helpline number then try the local office number for where you applied for the SSN or go in person to the local office you applied at like @K1visaHopeful said.

You can't call the local office. There is no number listed other than the national number. 

That's why you must go in person. 

SSA HO will have nothing to do with it. 

On 2/17/2025 at 4:36 PM, PokuPoku said:

I read recent posts that said you don't really need to wait 2 weeks and just a few days is fine. I thought 13 days would be ok. 

https://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/785129-how-long-after-entry-to-apply-for-ssn-with-k1/#findComment-10689938

I'll call again this week and see what they say

In person only. 

Please fill out your blank timeline in reciprocity. 

Our answers help you while your timeline helps all VJ members. 

A blank to timeline helps no one.

I asked you to complete it last time I helped, and it's still blank.

13 hours ago, PokuPoku said:

She's never been married. We're not married yet since we're getting her SSN first before marrying.

Did you go to the SSA office before Day 14 after arrival in the US?

Going too soon when DHS has yet record the entry into the system means SSA won't be able to process it. When that happens the application usually sits on someone's desk to die until you aren't eligble anymore. 

Not many SSA agents will recheck those types of applications when there is no record of entry found. 

Edit: if your timeline is right, you likely went too soon. Dec 24th>> Jan 6th is a really short window considering two holidays during. 

I'd go in person and ask to speak to the agent listed on your receipt in person to see if it's actually being processed or left to rot. Don't speak to anyone else but them or their supervisor. Make them pull up your file in front of you. 

40 minutes ago, bluecat said:

Hello everyone, I have tried scouring the site for someone who has been in a similar situation but wasn't too successful, so I apologize in advance if I missed another thread with an identical question.

40 minutes ago, bluecat said:

Applying for AoS, K1 visa. I am reviewing my now-wife's DS-3025 and it is marked "K Visa applicant voluntarily completed vaccination requirements". However, the MMR vaccine, the hepatitis B vaccine and the COVID-19 vaccines are marked with the letter "D" in the blanket waiver column as they were unavailable in her home country.

A WAIVER is a REASON/EXCUSE that you do NOT have to meet the one dose requirement at the time of the abroad exam. A waiver for everything or anything MAKES your exam complete. 

40 minutes ago, bluecat said:

 

I am not as worried about the COVID-19 requirements given the recent updates I have read on the USCIS website. But for the others does this mean that the DS-3025 was not "properly completed",

No.

40 minutes ago, bluecat said:

aka does she now need to get these vaccinations through a civil surgeon

No. Any further vaccines would be a personal choice and certainly not through a CS.

40 minutes ago, bluecat said:

and subsequently submit a partial I-693?

No.

40 minutes ago, bluecat said:

Or can we submit the DS-3025 as is?

You do NOT submit THE DS3025.

Your original medical exam was inside your visa envelope and collected at POE to be transferred to your AFile for storage until adjudicated.

You submit a PHOTOCOPY of your D3025 with your I485 as a REMINDER to your adjudicator who likely adjudicates very few K1 I485s, that you are a K1 exempt of submitting an I693 and that need to look in your Afile for your medical exam 

Your PERSONAL DS3025 should be photocopied AGAIN and brought to the interview with your PERSONAL copy to remind your adjudicator again if necessary.

40 minutes ago, bluecat said:

Thanks in advance for any advice/guidance. Can provide more information if needed.

Please fill out your VJ timeline completely in reciprocity. Your timeline stats help all VJ Members while we take the time to help you personally. A blank timeline helps no one.