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Yes I have read it. But very confusing. I would just like some clarification especially with the EAD.

Hello everyone,

So I entered the US on a k1 visa and we got married last week. I am now getting ready to file for AOS. I am getting very confused with this part of the process, it is very overwhelming. At my medical in London England I was missing a vaccination and got it done by my local doctor a few weeks prior to my flight here. What are the forms I need to send with my AOS packet? Is it just the I-485 and the afividat of support? Do I need to see a civil surgeon first to verify I have had the correct shots before I send the packet off? Also what is the timeline of the AOS as I would like to start working ASAP. I’ve seen people saying it can take 12 months, I was under the impression it would only take 90 days.

thank you in advance for any help or guidance you can give me.

HEY guys, my ceac status went to ready on Monday, how long until I can collect my visa from the depot ? No email from them yet 

Hi guys,

So Monday my status changed to ‘issued’ on the status tracker. Just wondering how long i should wait until I receive details from the courier DX. Still heard nothing yet. 

Thanks :-)

$200 is crazy , hoping I don’t have to pay that just for them to sign some paper.

1 hour ago, ddtenor2 said:

At your medical did the doctor give you a copy of form DS-3025?  If so, and the box labeled "US vaccination requirements COMPLETE" is checked you're good to go.  If not you, will be required to have a Civil Surgeon here in the U.S. fill out form I-693.  The Civil Surgeon may accept your documentation as proof and simply sign the form, but, more likely than not, he/she will want to administer the vaccine again.

I’ve got the copy yes,  but “k visa applicant electing not to be vaccinated at this examination” is checked. 🙁 I wish they told me this would have been so complicated for me now.

46 minutes ago, Wuozopo said:

 

You got a free shot but you will now have to pay a US civil surgeon to put that shot on an immigration form. USCIS will not take your GP's form but a civil surgeon will accept it and copy your shots to form I-693 to include with AOS.  If you read the instructions to the I-693, you will find that a K1 does not need a full medical exam since you just had one, but must have the vaccination portion filled out and signed off by the Civil surgeon.

 

Unfortunately you may have to call 10 offices on the civil surgeon list trying to find one who doesn't want to do a full medical exam and TB skin test before he will do the needed immunisation part. You may not even find one and will spend hundreds of dollars. Don't simply make an appointment with the closest civil surgeon. Ask their prices to fill out the immunisation portion only and make sure they are not planning a $300 full medical exam before you agree to the appointment. 

 

You could have avoided this hassle and expense in the US by getting your MMR at Knightsbridge clinic so they could sign you off on an accepted immigration form (DS-3025).

Wow,  they made it sound like not so a big deal at the medical. Guess I bummed out big time here

Yes had my interview and picking up visa from courier Monday.

Hello all, 

When I attended my medical in London they advised  me that I was missing an mmr2 shot, I chose to get this done for free by my GP (nhs) after. I have now done this and I got the doctor to print out a list of the vaccinations I’ve had for AOS. Now I’m slightly concerned they will not accept this as proof of my vaccinations once I get to the states next week. Does anyone have any experience with this?

Thank you!

Ok thank you

So at my interview my passport was damaged so they said everything was fine apart from this, gave me a blue slip and told me to get a new passport and send it to them. I got my new passport yesterday and sent it to them today. I was just wondering if anyone has been through this and knew how long it will take before I get my visa back in my passport. 

Thanks :-)

49 minutes ago, Wuozopo said:

Read the thread "Submitting passport after interview" right in front of your face in this U.K. forum.

My question is this, do I need to go to my nearest depot or will they collect from my house?

Hello all, I had my interview last month and was approved but was told I needed to get a new passport as it was slightly damaged. I have now done this but now I need to send it to the embassy. I’m having trouble finding out how I can do this? I was told I need to print courier labels but do t know how? I called them today only to be told I need to look on their website.If anyone could help I would be greatly appreciated 

Hello everyone, so my interview was last Friday and everything went well, I got approved but my passport was in bad shape so they said I had to get a new one and send it to them. Now I’m in the process of getting a renewed passport. They gave me a green form after the interview along with my damaged passport but on the form it says they will email me within 48hours with instructions on how to send my new passport to the embassy. I have not received this email so am now unsure which steps to take to send my new passport. Anyone have experience with this? Any help greatly appreciated.

thanks

Well, let me begin by saying what a waste of time I used worrying about this day! Was in and out within 50 minuites. Only documents they wanted was affividat of support and police record. Didn’t ask for any evidence whatsoever about income from my sponsor, also didn’t want to see court records from my drink driving conviction. Only this that put a downer on the day was the fact I have to get a new passport as they said mine was too warm/damaged but no big deal. I just wish this whole process was as easy as that! Anyone worrying about this stage of the process...Don’t ! I’ll also add that my fiancé Mum is sponsoring me, and they didn’t want to see the support form from my wife to be.

Are you sure? Was unde the impression they had to be the originals?

1 minute ago, Cyberfx1024 said:

Do you know if they are notarized or not? If they are notarized then you are fine.

They are signed but the signature is copied. It’s basically a copy from the original.

Hello everyone,

So I have my interview tomorrow morning and whilst making copies of everything I noticed the court records I got from my driving ban look to be photocopies of the original certified ones. Is going to be be ok? What shall I do? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

thanks.

6 hours ago, Wuozopo said:

Did you get a photocopy of the W2 to go with it?

My sponsor is self employed, I beleive it is a w2 I have I’m not sure? Doesn’t say w2 on the form but does say tax return.

Really? What a relief, thank you !

I have my interview in a few days and I’ve just realized the tax return my sponsor sent me is a photo copy or print out from her pc. Is this going to be an issue? Panicking here! 😩

thanks

4 minutes ago, yuna628 said:

Where did you hear they will not accept 'foreign weddings'? Tbh this would be very illegal and very much cause them to be sued. No doubt you can find bigots and all sorts, but if you should ever encounter one, they are not worthy of your business.

 

The only other thing I can find is that the State requires both parties are lawfully present (which the government grants you with your visa). Marriage is in the domain of the state, so unless there is a state law specifically prohibiting a foreign national, it all comes down to county by county. And if one county won't serve you for some reason, there will be plenty of others. Looking at the State Law marriage code? There's nothing that says that foreign nationals cannot marry (kind of implies any county that would deny  is spitting state law), only that they should be lawfully present and produce a number proving that, should they not have an SSN. You will be lawfully present, as you have a K1 visa in your passport giving you legally issued identification and an A# number.

 

Whether you choose to provide an SSN to them or not will be up to you.

Yeah Ive just been reading the code too, so looks like we can actually get married here. I was told that we couldn’t by someone else, so I guess I’ll have to do more research before trusting others advise lol. Just curious, where will I find my A# and when will I get it?

Thank you to everyone for your help on this matter.

1 hour ago, Chris Duffy said:

Per Charleston SC, I assume they are a big city there: No SSN needed

 

https://www.charlestoncounty.org/departments/probate/marriage-license.php

 

Interesting as I will actually be living in Charleston , I’ve heard they don’t accept foreign weddings. Thank you