marcella

yes you do, the k1 medical is only good for 1 year.

thanks for the quick reply, I'm already trying to find a civil surgeon in orlando.

We got married two years ago and we are now applying for the AOS. Do i need to take a full medical? Im pretty sure I do, I just thought I'd double check.

I know its probably on the guidelines around here somewhere, but i swear I've gone crazy with the process and cant seem to find this out.

thanks!

Hello,

I'm getting ready to apply for my AOS soon, and the I-639 has been a pain. I got here on a K1visa (4 months ago) so I know I wont have to get another physical. Back in Brazil, my doctor gave me a copy of my vaccination sheet. So know what? Do I find a civil surgeon in my area that will transfer the data to the I-639? What about the new vaccines, do I have to get them with the same doctor, or can I get them before I actually go there?

Ahhh I know someone is probably gonna say, "read the guidelines". I've read them. I just wanna be sure that's what I need to do!

Thanks!

Hello Everyone,

Hope someone out there can help me. I have a SSN, but not a card anymore. (I got a SSN while in a J1 visa). Do I need an actual card to get married, or the number alone will do? I know I need to get my card eventually, but I was wondering if I can get married before that. And when I get an replacement card, will the number change?

Thanks!

As a backup plan, is it possible to get another less picky sponsor?

Not as this point. My fiances brother could co-sposor us, but his daughter was born 3 days ago so I dont wanna bother him. But I will tell about about blacking out her SSN. its something! thanks

Hello everyone,

I would love some advices with my situation.

My mother-in-law is gonna be our co-sponsor. I have an enterview on Feb21st, and after sending us a lot of documents for the Affidavit of Support, she refuses to send me the tax return forms. She says she is worried about all the information that is there, like her SSN, and something about indentity theft (?). I would get another co-sponsor, but at this point, It will take a lot of time I dont have, so I just need to convince her that these documents are VERY IMPORTANT and absolutely needed (she says on the form it says that she wont need that since shes self-employed). Im doing some research here, but since my english not that good, anyone has any advices on how I could explain it to her why I need those documents? (If I just say "I need it, thats it" she wont believe me since the forms says I don't.)

Ohwell, hope I made myself clear. I need to email her asap! Please heeelp

Thanks everyone for the help.

I decided I will go through JFK even if its $400 more and buying separate flights will only allow me to take one bag. Who needs more than 1 bag when you move to another country anyway?

Then I will get married asap and apply for my AOS. hopefully everything will turn out ok.

I know this was prob already been discussed here, but i can't seem to find it. My question is: if I get a work permit in JFK, and start working immediately, can I keep working if this work permit expires as long as I prove that I have requested an EAD with my AOS?

Is is faster to get and EAD if I apply before getting married? I dont wanna wait a long time to work, so I was wondering if I might get my work permit faster that way. (and yes, I know going through JFK is an option).

thanks!

It is not a matter of speed but applying for EAD (I-765) before getting married results in an EAD card that will expire at the same time as your I-94.... Not much advantage there....

I know someone that applied for the I-765, before getting married (she already had a SSN - necessary - I already have it too), got the card after 3 weeks and it was valid for one year. It costs $340, but it might be worth it for the ones with a hurry to start working.

Is is faster to get and EAD if I apply before getting married? I dont wanna wait a long time to work, so I was wondering if I might get my work permit faster that way. (and yes, I know going through JFK is an option).

thanks!

Hey everyone,

If my fiance has a co-sponsor, will he need to show his last year's tax return as well or only his co-sponsor's will do?

I now they both need to fill out the form, Im just wondering about the tax return, cause he doesnt have it with him.

thanks!

Hey everyone,

If my fiance has a co-sponsor, will he need to show his last year's tax return as well or only his co-sponsor's will do?

I now they both need to fill out the form, Im just wondering about the tax return, cause he doesnt have it with him.

Thanks Jeraly! Im sure yours is coming really soon!

And good luck to everyone still waiting for their NOA's!

Hello everyone! Just to let u all know we ve been aproved too!

Added marcella.

thanks!

So i wonder why fillers that had their package received after the 20th haven't got their NOA's yet...maybe its because they are being send to VSC! ohh I hope this change doesn't make the process longer.

im a lit bit lost in here.

can someone please add me, my package was received 07/20/07 in Texas. I guess now it was transfered to VSC, right?

thanks!

They're not always giving those out.

i knoooooow, i know... i wonder if i should just give a shot. you never know!

Oh sorry, I hadn't seen that.

Don't forget that once you get to US, your husband to be will have to support you for a while 'cus you won't be able to work right away.

yep im aware of that. thank you!

Im still thinking if I should try to go to US through NYC and try get an EAD right away (even though its only valid for the first 3 months, would be SO helpful)

Did you send your K1 yet? If not there's the cost for the I-129F as well.

we're sending on the next few days. But I put the cost of the I-129F on my first post!

(im glad were gonna be able to do it before the increase of the fees!)

ooh, btw, what is Biometrics? How much does it cost?

please dont say $2309482308940239,00.

thanks a lot guys!!

Awsome tipos for the "extra" costs.

I did put just the basic fees... but on my personal sheet Im putting all the costs with the travels, copies, and (almost) everything!

hopefully my fiance wont give up on marrying me cause its too expensive and marry an american instead. haha

I'm trying to put together a Total Cost Sheet with all the expenses to get married with the k1 visa.. so i would like the help from you guys!

Here's and original idea to start..please remind me of what i I'm missing! (i know its a lot)

It might help someone too that wants to have control over the expenses. On my personal data sheet I'm also adding the money I spend on things like printing all the pictures I'm using it, how much money I've spend sending the documents, going to my Consulate for my enterview etc)

So the basic is:

I - 129F $340

Medical exams (in Brazil) $100

Visa fee (in Brazil) $100

Getting married (in Florida) $93.50 (including certified copy of license)

I - 486 $1010 (for what I understand includes the cost of the I-131 and I-765)

*what happens after that?

Total, so far $ 1643

sooooo what I am missing? please correct me if im wrong with those values!

thanks! ill try to make it more organized with your tips.

and thanks everyone for the help!

I labeled each section and subsection of our packet as to what exactly they contained, but I did not go into great detail other than dates and what was included in that section. Almost a Table of Contents would be what I would call it.

that's what i want to do... just a brief explanation of what I'm sending it. siiiilly question but..how did you separate the sections of your files? did you put them in a folder or something like that?

(kinda like things organized. the mess its driving me crazy...as well of the passport-style pics on a ZIP LOC bag. gosh )

Should I explain what I am sending as a proof of having met him within 2 years? For example, on the letter its says we met on this restaurant he works at, so im sending pictures of us in front of this restaurant, and a couple of my credit card bills showing ive eaten there a few times. whould i explain this to the USCIS and if so, where should i do it ?

thanks!