jeng

Thanks thanks a lot...two more things though...

1. How should i sign the form? under "signature" --- the signature appearing in my passport (with my maiden name) or a new signature with my married name (with this though, i still have no other documents with a new signature)...How did you sign yours????

2. Shall I include a new form G-325A with the AOS application???

3. Could you give me a summary of uscis form/info/documents that should come with the AOS applxn???

Many thank yous to all!

Follow the GUIDES like Roy said... and here's a sample of cover letter. I found this in one of the topics' started.

<home address>

U. S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

P.O. Box 805887

Chicago, IL 60680-4120

Date: ___________________

Nature of the submission: I-485 Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, ORIGINAL SUBMISSION

To Whom It May Concern:

Enclosed please find my Form I-485, Petition to Adjust Status for myself, <applicant's name> and supporting documents.

Contents include:

I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status and supporting documentation:

1. Payment for I-485 of $1,010.00 in the form of a check

2. Complete copy of non US citizen’s passport

3. Copy of K-1 visa

4. I-797 Notice of Action 2

5. Valid I-94 front and back

6. Copy of birth certificate

7. Copy of marriage certificate

8. Two passport type photographs

9. G-325A (all four pages)

10. I-693A vaccination supplement to the I-693 (in sealed envelope)

I-864, Affidavit of Support and supporting documentation:

1. Sponsor’s 2006 Federal Tax Return

2. Sponsor’s 2006 W-2 Form

3. Sponsor’s Verification of Employment Letter

4. Sponsor’s Last 6 months paystubs

I-765, Application for Employment Authorization and supporting documentation:

1. I-94 front and back

2. Copy of K-1 visa

3. Two passport type photographs

Copies of documents submitted are exact photocopies of unaltered documents and I understand that I may be required to submit original documents to an Immigration officer at a later date.

Sincerely,

<applicant's name and signature>

Regarding on how to sign under married name, it's all up to you. Goodluck on your AOS!

--Mae

Thank you dearly!!!!

CONGRATULATIONS TO EVERYONE WHO GOT APPROVED AND GOT THEIR GREENCARD...

we got married last nov 4 and now i am in the process of filling-out the forms and gathering documents for the AOS...now i need help for the following:

1. Address - C/O

2. What should i put in line "Current USCIS status" in Form 1-485?

3. Were you inspected by a US immigration officer? (I handed to him the yellow envelope and asked me some questions before stamping my !-94).

4. In what status did you last enter?

5. Applying with you? Under list of husband/wife?

Thanks for all your help and support...wish we could get this through smoothly...I will also file an EAD with this form...am i right that the total fee is $1010?

thanks again...

You may want to use the sample form here in VJ as your pattern because that's what I did, but to answer your questions, here it is.

1. Just you and your husband's address, don't worry about the C/O

2. K1 Visa holder

3. Yes

4. K1 or K1 Visa holder

5. You have to make this one clear because I looked for this on my own form and didn't find it

I believe it's correct, $1010 including AP and EAD. Good luck!

--Mae

thats the part that asks you to list husband/ wife and all children.

Thanks thanks a lot...two more things though...

1. How should i sign the form? under "signature" --- the signature appearing in my passport (with my maiden name) or a new signature with my married name (with this though, i still have no other documents with a new signature)...How did you sign yours????

2. Shall I include a new form G-325A with the AOS application???

3. Could you give me a summary of uscis form/info/documents that should come with the AOS applxn???

Many thank yous to all!

CONGRATULATIONS TO EVERYONE WHO GOT APPROVED AND GOT THEIR GREENCARD...

we got married last nov 4 and now i am in the process of filling-out the forms and gathering documents for the AOS...now i need help for the following:

1. Address - C/O

2. What should i put in line "Current USCIS status" in Form 1-485?

3. Were you inspected by a US immigration officer? (I handed to him the yellow envelope and asked me some questions before stamping my !-94).

4. In what status did you last enter?

5. Applying with you? Under list of husband/wife?

Thanks for all your help and support...wish we could get this through smoothly...I will also file an EAD with this form...am i right that the total fee is $1010?

thanks again...

When is the timing to apply for a state ID and driver's license? Would it be better to apply it after the wedding (with the marriage certificate)?

one more thing, what if somebody wants to hire me part-time in an ice cream shop after d wedding? am i allowed to? wont i get into trouble?

thanks.

Your I-94 allows you to work until it expires per SSA regulations (I have the link for this at home) , the trick however will be in finding an employer that will accept it. With the current focus on illegal immigration this will be even more difficult. Good Luck to you!

I left out this part..."provided that you already have an SS number"

We applied for a SS number 3 weeks after Novelyn arrived in the US and had the card a week later.

I dont think I have the EAD stamp on my passport at POE. I receive my SSCard today though it says there that "valid for work only with DHS authorization". What does that mean? Is this what it meant by I can work till my I-94 expires?

The employer may hire me part time coz he believes that i can work after getting married. However, what i am worried about is the legality..what if he reports my name for withholding tax purposes? etc.

as always, thank you for your advices.

When is the timing to apply for a state ID and driver's license? Would it be better to apply it after the wedding (with the marriage certificate)?

one more thing, what if somebody wants to hire me part-time in an ice cream shop after d wedding? am i allowed to? wont i get into trouble?

thanks.

So what documents you showed guys to the civil surgeon that we had the physical exams and some bloodworks done in the Phils? All the medical reports except for the vaccination records and xray plates were forwarded to the immigration officer upon POE. None of us have the copies of the exams taken and medical results...I asked this since one civil surgeon insists to give me a physical exam and bloodtests since he wont be able to see a proof that I had it in the Phils. And one surgeon wants that the physical exam and bloodtests must also be done by a civil surgeon...we called lots of offices already although there is one office said that as long as we provide them proof that I had everything done already, then they will only do the transfer of the medical records.

Please give me advice on the proper support and documents.

thanks alot.

We had the 3025 record from St Lukes and the records from the health dept. for the TD shot and TB skin test

yup..got the same papers do but how did you convince the civil surgeon that you do not need to take another physical examination & blood tests (HIV,syphillis, etc)? As I am reading the form 3025, it only says something on the vaccine records and not on any physical exams/bloodtests.

thanks.

Nobody knows for sure but we paid $50 for my vaccination supplement, reading the TB skin test that I had at the city health department and attesting that even though the result was positive (size of the red swelling on my skin was 15mm), is because of the BCG shots I got when I was a kid. You need to get the list of Civil Surgeons in your area and make some inquiries. Just remember, you only need the vaccination supplement, not the entire medical since you came here using K1. The only reason why you will need to redo the entire medical is if the last medical you had is past 12 months.

Yeah.. don't get the full physical! In my case, although I said it again and again that I only wanted the supplement, they almost gave me a full physical. Gah.

And.. I didn't get the TB Skin test done Very risky of me, but by the time I'd learned about the skin test, my visit to the doctor's was all over! Imagine my panic after that.. But now I'm hopeful that it will no longer be an issue because the TB scare seems to have died down, and it (skin test requirement) seems to be based on the interviewer's discretion.

thank.

Do i need to have the TD shot and TB skin test at the city or state I am currently residing? or the place is regardless as long as I have the records/results on d doctor's letter head?

We got the TD shot and TB Skin test done at the local health Dept. The total cost was $15 for both (the cost may different where you are...), then we took the cards from them and the 3025 from St Lukes to a civil surgeon to have all of the info transfered to the 693a

To confirm..If I am in Macon, GA, I could have my shots and test at Forstyh, GA?

If that is the closest place to where you live that's where I would go (that's how we picked the place we went to).

Novie did not have any swelling from the TB test, but here shoulder was sore for several days from the TD shot and she had flu like symptoms for one day after getting the shot.

So what documents you showed guys to the civil surgeon that we had the physical exams and some bloodworks done in the Phils? All the medical reports except for the vaccination records and xray plates were forwarded to the immigration officer upon POE. None of us have the copies of the exams taken and medical results...I asked this since one civil surgeon insists to give me a physical exam and bloodtests since he wont be able to see a proof that I had it in the Phils. And one surgeon wants that the physical exam and bloodtests must also be done by a civil surgeon...we called lots of offices already although there is one office said that as long as we provide them proof that I had everything done already, then they will only do the transfer of the medical records.

Please give me advice on the proper support and documents.

thanks alot.

Nobody knows for sure but we paid $50 for my vaccination supplement, reading the TB skin test that I had at the city health department and attesting that even though the result was positive (size of the red swelling on my skin was 15mm), is because of the BCG shots I got when I was a kid. You need to get the list of Civil Surgeons in your area and make some inquiries. Just remember, you only need the vaccination supplement, not the entire medical since you came here using K1. The only reason why you will need to redo the entire medical is if the last medical you had is past 12 months.

Yeah.. don't get the full physical! In my case, although I said it again and again that I only wanted the supplement, they almost gave me a full physical. Gah.

And.. I didn't get the TB Skin test done Very risky of me, but by the time I'd learned about the skin test, my visit to the doctor's was all over! Imagine my panic after that.. But now I'm hopeful that it will no longer be an issue because the TB scare seems to have died down, and it (skin test requirement) seems to be based on the interviewer's discretion.

thank.

Do i need to have the TD shot and TB skin test at the city or state I am currently residing? or the place is regardless as long as I have the records/results on d doctor's letter head?

We got the TD shot and TB Skin test done at the local health Dept. The total cost was $15 for both (the cost may different where you are...), then we took the cards from them and the 3025 from St Lukes to a civil surgeon to have all of the info transfered to the 693a

To confirm..If I am in Macon, GA, I could have my shots and test at Forstyh, GA?

How many days does that the swollen part on the skin for the TB skin test be gone?

Nobody knows for sure but we paid $50 for my vaccination supplement, reading the TB skin test that I had at the city health department and attesting that even though the result was positive (size of the red swelling on my skin was 15mm), is because of the BCG shots I got when I was a kid. You need to get the list of Civil Surgeons in your area and make some inquiries. Just remember, you only need the vaccination supplement, not the entire medical since you came here using K1. The only reason why you will need to redo the entire medical is if the last medical you had is past 12 months.

Yeah.. don't get the full physical! In my case, although I said it again and again that I only wanted the supplement, they almost gave me a full physical. Gah.

And.. I didn't get the TB Skin test done Very risky of me, but by the time I'd learned about the skin test, my visit to the doctor's was all over! Imagine my panic after that.. But now I'm hopeful that it will no longer be an issue because the TB scare seems to have died down, and it (skin test requirement) seems to be based on the interviewer's discretion.

thank.

Do i need to have the TD shot and TB skin test at the city or state I am currently residing? or the place is regardless as long as I have the records/results on d doctor's letter head?

What should I tick-mark on #3 section of the SSN application (SS-5), under Citizenship? I am on K1 visa. Choices are US citize, legal alien allowed to work, legal alien not allowed to work and Others.

thanks.

Thanks Scott and Mirasol. I tired calling you guys but the phone was unattended, I'll try again later.

Just got back from our AOS interview, the lady who interviewed us said the greencard will be mailed in 10 days. Im really happy

Congrats sis Gracy! Now you're free from Immigration BS for 21 months. Happy for you!!!

hi mae,

to what state are you at right now? i need to find a clinic that is free too over here in georgia...

take care.

I'm here in Springfield, Missouri and I got my shots for free at the City Health Dept.

--Mae

How much is the civil surgeon fee? are all surgeons accredited by USCIS have the same fee?

thanks.

Hi,

just to confirm...TB skin test and TD shot can be done with a local doctor and not necessarily to a civil surgeon? civil surgeon is only seek for the transcription of records?

thanks.

That is correct. I had my TD shots in our city health department for free but I had to pay $25 for the TB skin test. Be sure to have these recorded. They will give you a vaccination booklet (I have one from them). Civil Surgeon is the one who will transfer all your vaccination records. I must warn you... since we came from the Philippines where we had BCG shots when we were kids, it is possible that you are positive of TB (I am) because of the anti-bodies. They might insist to have you treated so better bring your X-ray film the day that they will read the TB skin test. That way, you have a proof that you don't have TB and your lungs are healthy, according to the chest X-ray you had in the Philippines. That could save you a lot. Same thing with the Civil Surgeon. Some (or most) of them will insist that you do the entire medical so you have to be firm that you only need the I-693a and that you had the medical at St. Lukes and all the documents were forwarded to DHS when you turned in the yellow envelope at POE. The PE we had during K1 process is valid for 12 mos. so no need to redo the entire physical.

Good luck!

--Mae

thanks mae!

hi mae,

to what state are you at right now? i need to find a clinic that is free too over here in georgia...

take care.

Hi,

just to confirm...TB skin test and TD shot can be done with a local doctor and not necessarily to a civil surgeon? civil surgeon is only seek for the transcription of records?

thanks.

That is correct. I had my TD shots in our city health department for free but I had to pay $25 for the TB skin test. Be sure to have these recorded. They will give you a vaccination booklet (I have one from them). Civil Surgeon is the one who will transfer all your vaccination records. I must warn you... since we came from the Philippines where we had BCG shots when we were kids, it is possible that you are positive of TB (I am) because of the anti-bodies. They might insist to have you treated so better bring your X-ray film the day that they will read the TB skin test. That way, you have a proof that you don't have TB and your lungs are healthy, according to the chest X-ray you had in the Philippines. That could save you a lot. Same thing with the Civil Surgeon. Some (or most) of them will insist that you do the entire medical so you have to be firm that you only need the I-693a and that you had the medical at St. Lukes and all the documents were forwarded to DHS when you turned in the yellow envelope at POE. The PE we had during K1 process is valid for 12 mos. so no need to redo the entire physical.

Good luck!

--Mae

thanks mae!

another question, is DS3025 can be submitted in lieu of I-693? where can we get I-693A, i've checked the uscis site and forms here but i can't seem to find it..

thanks..

Here's the form :

Supplement form to I-693

Jeng -> you can have the TB skin test at a center/local health department, and you will have to bring the results to the Civil Surgeon for transfer of the results/ medical record to be submitted for your AOS.

Hi,

just to confirm...TB skin test and TD shot can be done with a local doctor and not necessarily to a civil surgeon? civil surgeon is only seek for the transcription of records?

thanks.

should the TB skin test be done by the civil surgeon accredited by USCIS or can also be done by a private physican here in the US? will this be acceptable in the AOS?

btw, i am now here in GA...LA was my POE and the immigration process is fine.

thanks.

You can have the TD shot done by any doctor. Just take the record of such to the DCS.

Try your local heath department. Some to it for free.

Ok..that is great...we could have it for less charge with a friend doctor in church...

thanks beckypua and helen.

should the TB skin test be done by the civil surgeon accredited by USCIS or can also be done by a private physican here in the US? will this be acceptable in the AOS?

btw, i am now here in GA...LA was my POE and the immigration process is fine.

thanks.

Do I need to have my medical certificate from my private doctor notarized? This is regarding the other doze of varicella vaccine that was required of me.

Thanks.

Does everybody has the "immigration data summary" (IDS) sheet attached in the yellow envelope? I do not have one...I admit that my mom accidentally opened the envelope (but i never looked the content so i wont have a guilt feeling)...so I returned the packet and my visa to the USE on the very next day...they reviewed it again and gave everything back to me a week after...thought that was it...but as ive said, it is just the yellow envelope and my passport/visa..this happened in may but i will only be leaving this sept. i just accidentally saw a forum talking about this IDS...

hmm....

Well, as far as I can remember, there's a small yellow envelope attached to my big yellow envelope (the one that you're not supposed to open). It contained some photos, which I assumed the ones we included in our I-129F application. I didn't detach it, not even removed those pictures even though that small envelope was unsealed.

--Mae

no small envelope 4 me... although, when they gave the re-sealed evelope to me, they returned the pics that my fiance sent with the I-129F but the pics were just handed to me & not inside an envelope.

This is only applicable for immigrant visa holders. K-1 is non-immigrant.

Does everybody has the "immigration data summary" (IDS) sheet attached in the yellow envelope? I do not have one...I admit that my mom accidentally opened the envelope (but i never looked the content so i wont have a guilt feeling)...so I returned the packet and my visa to the USE on the very next day...they reviewed it again and gave everything back to me a week after...thought that was it...but as ive said, it is just the yellow envelope and my passport/visa..this happened in may but i will only be leaving this sept. i just accidentally saw a forum talking about this IDS...

hmm....

whew! thanks island_princess and spidergirl! i am relieved!

Does everybody has the "immigration data summary" (IDS) sheet attached in the yellow envelope? I do not have one...I admit that my mom accidentally opened the envelope (but i never looked the content so i wont have a guilt feeling)...so I returned the packet and my visa to the USE on the very next day...they reviewed it again and gave everything back to me a week after...thought that was it...but as ive said, it is just the yellow envelope and my passport/visa..this happened in may but i will only be leaving this sept. i just accidentally saw a forum talking about this IDS...

hmm....

are these boxes really safe? will it not be opened while it is being checked-in? how was it closed?

Is a one-page hand-written and signed medical certification of my private physican, who gave me the 2nd doze of varicella vaccine here in the phils., enough or sufficient to show the civil surgeon for the transcription of my medical records? He indicated therein the date, the dosage and his professional number and details. Do I still need to indicate a photocopy of his professional ID? Does it need to be notarized?

Please give me advice.

thanks.

Has anyone here had her POE at Atlanta, Georgia airport?

Hope you could give me some tips and advices.

Thanks.

Oopss sorry...LAX will be my POE, not GA.

How's the experience anyways?

Has anyone here had her POE at Atlanta, Georgia airport?

Hope you could give me some tips and advices.

Thanks.