Stephanie2996

Did you have to take both a written test and driving test? Or just one? Thanks! 

I feel you! I applied in September and only just got my biometrics notice. 
So happy to hear your green card is approved! Hope you get your SSN soon now too :) 

Same here. Package received Sep 30, still no biometrics. Salt Lake City LFO

Same here. Super frustrating! 

Consensus is, because of the subheading above that section, that your husband should mark either zero or N/A for that box (exactly which is unclear but I think USCIS accepts both). I also sponsored my spouse, put 0, and our application was accepted last month.
 
What he should not do is mark 1, even though it's an accurate statement, because then you'll have an inaccurate household size in the automatic calculation (3 instead of 2, assuming it's just the two of you).
 
It's a poorly worded question and posted the same when we were filling it out!

(Apologies for so many questions today...)
Can someone help me further understand how the Form I-693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record works?
I had my K1 visa medical done in Mar 2020, so I do have the DS-3025 form. 
My understanding is that I take the I-693 form to a doctors office (one that is on the USCIS list) to have them fill out the majority of it, and return to me in a sealed packet, which I send with all my other AOS documents. Is that correct? How much does that typically cost? Has anyone experienced delays in getting appointments for that, or are they pretty quick at getting you in?
Thanks again  

Then you are good to go!

Okay wow really??!! That's a huge time saver! Yes I had my medical in March and the doctor checked "K Visa applicant voluntarily completed vaccination requirements" on the DS-3025 sheet. Thanks so much!

I just included this note on my cover page: 

Please note: I have not included the Declaration of Self-Sufficiency (I-944) form as the Inadmissibility on Public Charge Grounds Final Rule has been paused as of July 29, 2020. As per USCIS update on the Injunction of the Inadmissibility on Public Charge Grounds Final Rule found on https://www.uscis.gov/green-card/green-card-processes-and-procedures/public-charge/injunction-of-the-inadmissibility-on-public-charge-grounds-final-rule “Applicants and petitioners whose applications or petitions are postmarked on or after July 29, 2020, should not include the Form I-944” (USCIS, 2020).

Yes when submitted all together you are still paying for all, don't forget to file the I-131 even though you think you may not need it. I've seen many a sorry couple sorry that they did not file the AP.  It's a simple form and I recommend 100% you submit it along with your AOS packet.

Right. And not to sound completely unsympathetic to the challenges that I'm sure the consulate is facing...but it's widely known that several consulates have started interviews again. In my line of work when we don't have an immediate answer, we call our colleagues. You mean to tell me a group of highly intelligent consulate staff haven't been able to muster up any sort of plan? Or haven't thought to get in touch with their colleagues on how to safely reopen?
 
If casinos in Montreal can get it done, surely the consulate has the same ability.

Yes you do. The short form isnt accepted.  

The "small" or "short form" birth certificate is not acceptable, per the State Department's website:
 
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Visa-Reciprocity-and-Civil-Documents-by-Country/Canada.html
 
They don't have enough identifying information, such as parents' names (which is a requirement).  Check the link to see what is required -- what you need to ask for can be different depending on what is issued in the province where you were born.

Thing is what's wrong with people asking or complaining about this?  its a visa forum, its a big issue and people are totally in the dark that have been DQed for months.  Sure they might not get an answer, they may be (like myself) just trying to let off steam and complaining about the fact you can go and see the elephants and buy a tshirt made in a sweat shop but no interview.
I don't really see what it matters if there is more than one topic on it, seems to me a lot of the people complaining about it are well past the embassy stage so sure it may be annoying to them to see yet another post asking, but at least console yourself you are with your partner. The people starting these topics are not.... trust me on this it is infinitely more annoying going another day not even knowing if you will be able to see your wife this year, or when.  I would rather read a forum and have to answer 100 identical posts than wait another week to find out my interview date...
 
 
 
Hopefully the embassies will provide everyone with an update soon for everyone's sake!