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Hello,

We have our Green Card interview scheduled in 2 weeks. AOS filing through K1 visa.

Timeline:

- Medical Examination: September 2020

- AOS Filing: March 2021

- Interview: March 2022

Do we need to get another i693? After reading the instructions, it seems we are not required to get another Medical Exam, since we filed for I-485 within one year of an overseas medical exam. 
Worst case, if USCIS officer asks to submit another, It seems it is OK to get an RFE after Green Card Interview?

Thanks

1 minute ago, Rocio0010 said:

No

 

I have never seen an interview where they went over the I-864. Remember: if they ask, be truthful. But don’t offer unsolicited information. Meaning, I’d prepare a new, updated I-864, but would only bring it up if interviewer asks first.

Thanks!

Hello everyone.

My wife entered did her Medical Exam overseas on September 2020.

My Wife entered the US on K1 visa on January 2021. 

AOS filing on March 2021. (submitted the DS-3025 Vaccination record, not the i-693)

Interview is coming up in 3 weeks. I am a bit confused regarding the i-693. Should we re-visit a Civil Surgeon? 

We are planning to not bring the i693 nor the DS-3025 to the interview since we filed within one year of Medical Exam, and before Oct 1 2021 (effective date of COVID requirement).

Appreciate some guidance

On 11/6/2021 at 4:09 PM, Brookeandluuk said:

Dear everyone,

 

Unexpectedly, but very nice, I have received an invitation of the USCIS office to attend my AOS interview only 3 months after filing (K1 to AOS). The letter states the following about I-693:

 

You must bring the following

'If required, a completed Form-I693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record, and/or vaccination supplement in a sealed envelope (unless already submitted). Please see the Form I-693 Instructions for guidance on whether you need a complete medical examination, an updated vaccine supplement only, or neither.'  

 

 In June 2021 I have completed my overseas medical and submitted my DS-3025 (with all required vaccinations ticked off) together with my I-485 application. I understand that if AOS is filed within 1 year of my overseas medical, than getting the I-693 is not required. I have not received any RFE regarding the medical. BUT, since October 1st 2021 the vaccination requirements has changed and the COVID vaccination is added to the list. Yet at the time it was not a requirement and is therefore not present on my DS-3025. I have read through the instructions and all I can find is this; 

 

'Even if a new medical examination is not required, you must still show proof that you complied with the vaccination requirements. If the vaccination record (DS 3025) was not properly completed and included as part of the original overseas medical examination report, you will need to have the Part 10. Vaccination Record completed by a designated civil surgeon. In this case, you must submit Parts 1. - 5., 7., and 10. of Form I-693.'

 

The DS-3025 was properly completed, but the USCIS has gotten a new requirement in between my completed medical and the interview, but it is within the validity period of the medical. 

 

Does anyone have any experience on how the USCIS will go about this?

Does anyone know if a new medical OR an updated vaccination record is required before the interview? 

 

Thank you, all help is appreciated.  

I am in similar  situation.

Timeline:

- Medical Examination: September 2020

- AOS Filing: March 2021

- Interview: March 2022

I guess we can go to interview without brining the i693. Is that what you did?

Hello,

Green card interview coming up for the wife. Marriage based via K1 Visa. 

1) At the time of filing, we provided i-944. Since it has been revoked, do we need to bring all the supporting documents? 

2) The wife did her medical examination overseas on September 2020. AOS filed on February 2021. Do we need to do another Medical Examination? It seems it is not needed since it was filed within one year. However, check below

3) Wife did not get her Covid vaccine yet because of previous Medical Allergies. Interview in 3 weeks. I am assuming I would have to visit a Civil Surgeon to update her Vaccination Record only (No Medical Exam)?

4) Related to i864: The Wife now has a job. I lost my job for a month the got rehired with same company. Do I need to update i864 and bring it with me?

Thanks

2 hours ago, Chancy said:

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No need for those 2 items to match.  As mentioned above, Current Income is calculated from recent paystub or taken from employment letter, while Total Income is copied from tax filing.

 

Thanks for the answer. Do you suggest i file my taxes first?  Not sure when / and how many time USCIS will review my application. I am worried they reviewed after April 15th and then they would request a RFE for 2021 tax returns. Newbie questions i know. 

On 5/12/2020 at 2:34 PM, arken said:

I doubt that will work. Until filed it’s not a tax return, it’s just a form filled with numbers and words.

I am submitting AOS package in the next few days. I have not filed a tax return for 2021 yet.

For Part6, Question 24a: I will use 2020's income as my recent tax return.

But for Part6, Question 7: What should i use for current Annual Income?  Should it reflect my 2020 or 2021 return? Income from 2020 and 2021 meet the poverty requirement so no issue there. 

11 hours ago, dwheels76 said:

Question for clarity. Is the Beneficiary living in the US? Because you choose consular processing if a year passes without any communication from you at NVC (Not USCIS) the application will be withdrawn.

Are you a LPR or USC?

Beneficiary was living overseas at the time i filed the petition. but that was4 years ago. 

Hello,

Filling out form i 130 part 5 since i previously filed i130 for parent and i129F for spouse.

1) What should i put for the city and state? 

2) Should i mention the i129F?

3 minutes ago, arken said:

Did uscis, the denial letter say that? 

Yes. 

37 minutes ago, Dritan said:

Did you ever use form I-130? Did your I-130 get approved ? Or are you doing concurrent filing I-130 and I-485 together? 
Forms needed to sent in with adjustment  of status I-485. Employment authorization i765. You need to file the medical exam and the sponsorship form I-864 I believe.

But yes you will have to repay again. 

I-130 was approved back in 2017. I used that  when submitting i485, but was rejected because it has been more than 2 years since i130 was approved.

so i need to file i130 and i485 concurrently. 

23 minutes ago, arken said:

Biometrics fee is not just the fingerprinting fee. It is for background checks so it is required for any new filing. Depending on when the biometrics was taken last time, they may waive the fingerprinting but they still need to do the background checks based on existing fingerprinting.

Ok that makes more sense. Thanks. I guess will go ahead and pay the fee as well

6 minutes ago, Allaboutwaiting said:

Weird they took the biometrics fee, they shouldn't have. 

So, you must submit all the forms again and pay both the filing fee and biometrics. 

i read somewhere online that biometrics can be used for 10 years. That is why i thought maybe i can avoid paying that when resubmitting since we already did that

Hello,

I 485 was denied and was advised to resubmit entire package. Couple of questions below:

- Should I resubmit I-765 & I-131 again along the I-485? 

- Should I pay the biometrics fee again? Biometrics were taken right before the AOS application was denied.

Thanks

Hello,

I-130 was approved in 2017. Submitted I-485 in 2021. 

Long story short, I-485 was denied because the I-130 has expired. We did not apply for immigrant visa before a certain time, thus USCIS denied the application.

Before I contact a lawyer, I would like to hear your opinion as in what to do next? Do i need to start the entire process: File I-130 & I-485 and pay all fees? 

Thanks for the reply. We will try and do that.

It’s an adjustment of status for my father. He is currently living in Florida but the address on AOS package is Houston where I live. Risky to fly him to Houston if appointment is not guaranteed. 

Unfortunately no local office nearby. It would be risky to purchase a flight ticket to the nearby city / office and not be able to get the appointment :(

Hello,

Received first Biometrics appointment (via mail) for I-485, but I had to call and reschedule because of a family emergency. 

However, I have never received my second Biometrics appointment. I later noticed on my USCIS account that " Notice Was Returned To USCIS Because The Post Office Could Not Deliver It". Even though I have never changed address or anything.

I called USCIS afterwards and was told to expect a call within 60 days. I waited 60 days and I called again and was told to to expect a call from a Tier 2 agent within 30 days to be informed on what is next.

Has anyone faced this issue? (FYI, USPS been screwing up a lot lately, losing packages, not delivering packages, not updating tracking online ...)

Thanks

On 10/23/2020 at 12:38 PM, deborabr said:

Hello,

 

When we applied for my mom's visa extension I was living in another state. We did change the address online but they still scheduled the appointment near my old address.

In the past I just appeared at another office before the date on my notice but I believe this is not possible now due to Covid?! I tried calling USCIS and sent a message but did not get a response.

Does anyone have any recent experience? Is the only option is to reschedule? My mom is returning in the middle of December so I am worried they reschedule after she leave the country.

 

Thank you

 

Hello, what did you end  up doing? Having same issue.

Hello,

I am the petitioner, and I have an online USCIS account with two pending AOS applications: one for my wife and another for my father.

The main address for both cases is mine. However, my father lives in another State at the moment.

How can I change the address of my father's pending application without changing my wife's address.

In summary, i want my wife to do her interview in Texas where we live and for my father to his interview when time comes in Florida where he is residing.

Thanks

On 1/21/2021 at 3:32 PM, RaheelS said:

Hello VJ!

 

I have a question, but before I ask the question, here is a quick background: I have already applied for AOS for my wife and I have the NOA1 for all three applications (I-485,I-765,I-131). She doesn't have a social security number, but I will be applying for her ITIN very soon since we will be filing taxes jointly. My question was whether she will be able to get her Learner's Permit after enrolling in a driving school, so she can drive. I have seen several threads on VJ where individuals got there driver licenses while their AOS was pending ( I know it depends on the state and other factors). We live in Texas, I wanted to see if anybody else was able to get their learner's permit or driver license while their AOS is pending. My wife's I-94 is already expired but I do have the NOA1s. Has anybody had any trouble enrolling in a driving school or getting their learner's permit in Texas? In this situation, would she be able to get her driver license?

Sorry a bit late to reply, but we are in same condition and was able to get my wife a DL in texas while AOS was pending.

Thanks for all the answers. Just to update you, we were able to get my wife a Texas DL with a pending AOS

On 4/28/2021 at 4:57 AM, Joe Kano said:

She can get a DL or ID but it will expire the the day her I-94 expires, I got my wife a ID so she could have some form of Texas Issued ID.  It had like 20 days to expiration, but worked well for ID to get bank account, etc.

 

You will have to wait until Greencard or EAD card arrives before they will give her a DL or ID now.

 

Unlike in the past you can't have both a Texas DL and ID 

 

If she has a DL from another country she can drive on that in Texas

Thanks for your answer. We were able to get her a DL with a pending AOS

My fiancé entered the US on K1 visa, we got married and already submitted AOS package.

We also received the I 797 receipt.

She applied for DL in Texas and got one but turns out it expires on same day I-94 expires  - because that is when her lawful precense expires. 

Has anyone been able to receive a DL in Texas while waiting on EAD / Green Card?

Digging a bit deeper, https://www.dps.texas.gov/sites/default/files/documents/driverlicense/documents/verifyinglawfulpresence.pdf  PAGE 3 , clearly states that a "PENDING I-485" should be enough to prove lawful presence in USA. Any thoughts on that?

On 7/9/2020 at 11:16 PM, kenm said:

Hi all,

 

A quick question about the proof of assets for all the checking and savings account that I listed, how many months of the statements do I have to provide?

 

Also, in Part 4. Education and Skills ... I do not have any evidence of this but I studied at two US universities for my bachelor and master's degree, should I provide the coursework that has relevancy to english/writing proficiency? What other proof can I provide here?

 

Thank you,

It states 12 months in the instructions. Which is a lot i Know. But better to have more information then less.