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@Pase2323 I'd also love to hear this, and also how long it took you to get your green card after your interview? Did they tell you you were approved on the spot, similar to the K1 interview?

My husband's interview is next week and we keep telling each other this! Nothing to fear when there's nothing to hide!

I am in Ohio! As the information is very conflicting about whether or not you can drive on a foreign DL (since K1 is not technically a tourist visa and not technically an immigrant visa, it's murky waters), my husband opted not to drive at all until he was able to get his Ohio DL. I understand that may not be an option for you, so you may want to risk driving, because the bad news is that you cannot get an Ohio DL until you have your SSN and EAD, which will be strong enough evidence of legal presence and proof of address. If you do choose to drive, you'll want to make sure you carry documentation of your legal presence such as your passport with your K1 visa, NOA when you file for AOS, etc.

As long as your DS-3025 (vaccine documentation worksheet, you should have gotten after your medical) is marked complete and your medical examination was less than one year old at the time of filing your I-485, you are not required to do the I-693. Just include a copy of your DS-3025 with your AOS packet.

Just my suggestion - maybe get started on the paperwork and see if any questions or concerns pop up that you can't get answered online? If anything you're unsure of comes up then keep the appointment; otherwise just complete your paperwork and file.

I'm not positive but my sense from the forum is that it's similar to the K1 interview, in that it's different for everyone. You could get approved shortly after, or they may ask for more documentation, or there may be a period of additional processing. Others with more experience can correct me, of course.

Same here. We went to H&R Block as well. It was just over $300 for us, which was about what we got in a state tax return so that offset it, and I was just happy with the peace of mind that it had been done correctly. OP, my husband is from the UK who I believe has a similar tax treaty with the US as Canada. I don't know all the technical stuff that happened but the tax guy included a letter that we both signed and we had to file paper - I believe it was a statement about why we could exclude my husband's foreign income, but I don't remember. IMO doing it through a service or a tax pro is the way to go in this first year when things are confusing.

Do you have a Documents tab? If so, the interview notice that they're sending in the mail might be posted there as well. Mine had the date printed at the bottom of that interview notice

FWIW though, the appointment letter does specifically state that if your eligibility is based on marriage, the spouse must attend the interview, and it also specifically asks for you to bring supporting evidence of your relationship.

Thanks so much!

Oh duh, I should have thought of that lol. Thanks, great idea!

Perfect, this is super helpful. Thank you!

Just got my husband's AOS interview scheduled and I'm going through the appointment letter and creating a checklist for us. I have a couple of questions that are definitely common sense but I'd appreciate if someone would just check my work for some peace of mind! "If required, a completed Form I-693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record" - he is adjusting from a K1, so am I safe to assume that a copy of the DS-3025 will suffice? He had his medical late April 2024 and our interview is May 5 2025 - technically it will be just over a year old. "If required, a completed Form I-864, Affidavit of Support, with all required evidence (unless already submitted)." Just confirming - since we submitted I-864 with the AOS package, I do not need to complete a new one? Should we bring copies of the one we submitted or is that overkill? "All documentation establishing your eligibility for Lawful Permanent Resident status. This includes, but is not limited to, proof of status as an asylee, refugee, or fiancee nonimmigrant." I'm stuck on what this would be asking for - would this not be covered by the I-94 showing entry as a K1 and then our marriage certificate? "If your eligibility is based on your marriage, in addition to your husband or wife coming to the interview with you, bring: [...] Supporting evidence of your relationship [...]" Here is what we have for this portion: Some photos from our wedding and a couple throughout the time he's been here, including photos of our families meeting Evidence of him on my employer's health insurance Shared car insurance cards Purchased a car with me as a co-signer - I haven't looked through all the docs yet but I'm sure there's something in there that will have both of our names on it Joint checking account that shows both of us contributing to the account and household bills being paid out of it (our cars, phone bill, car insurance, subscriptions like Netflix etc) 2024 tax returns showing MFJ I know some other common pieces of evidence are a shared lease or rental agreement, which we don't have because we currently live with a family member and pay rent directly to her with no agreement, but both of our driver's licenses show shared address. We are also both on all of my credit cards, but none of my credit companies' statements show which cardholder did the transaction so I'm not sure what evidence to show for that. Since we live with a family member, we are not on any utilities together. Is there anything else I could gather up, or is what we already have sufficient? Thank you!

Got a notice on myUSCIS today - interview scheduled for May 5!

Posting a follow-up to help anyone in the future with a question similar to mine! I just got word of the interview being scheduled for May 5, so the moral of the story is never trust the MyProgress tab 😄

Ah! That makes a lot more sense and hopefully can help others give you more advice, then! I was worried for you 😅 I see a lot of people on this forum get in over their heads with the finances associated with K1 so it made me nervous that you just said part time job at first.

Obviously I don't know all of the details of your situation but as an outsider it seems to me that K1 might not be the best choice in your financial situation. Are you aware that when your fiance arrives in the US it could be several months before your fiance can work? You have to be prepared to financially support her while she waits for her green card, not to mention the expensive AOS phase after arrival. Instead, the spousal visa might be a better way to go. That way, when she arrives in the US, she will have a green card and the ability to work right away. Proving that you and a friend can sponsor her on a form is one thing; the reality of two people living on one part-time income and major debts is another.

I copied all of my photos into a word document and typed descriptions (where we were, the date, and if anyone else was in the picture I named them) below the photos. I also included copies of flight itineraries, boarding passes, and if there were any tickets or event confirmations that corresponded to any of the photos, I included those. All of my evidence was topped with a cover letter that briefly explained our story as a couple and included the dates of every trip we made to see one another, corroborated by the flight itineraries included. Others in this thread are correct, do not use staples or sheet protectors. There is conflicting information about paperclips and binder clips, but for what it's worth, I did use miniature binder clips and paper clips and there seemed to be no issue.

You do not need to have an engagement party unless you want to. Take plenty of photos together doing normal couple things when you visit her and that will suffice!

I'm not sure! I would probably take both a certified copy that you get from the court, and a copy, and just ask them there which one they want. Since it's fairly easy to get additional certified copies from courts, at least where I am! 😄

Congratulations! I'm still stuck in "USCIS is actively reviewing your case" but I realized I'm almost definitely getting an RFE from a mistake I made so I'm just twiddling my thumbs until that comes, lol. If you're not on any financial accounts, I'd try to gather up as much evidence of your relationship (pictures, itineraries from trips you've taken together since moving to the US, etc) and evidence of shared residence (have you gotten any mail? Phone plan in your name?). If he has put you on his health insurance or life insurance, that is good evidence, too. And once you have an SSN, definitely work on getting your name on some bills, opening a joint bank account, and getting on shared credit cards, as you'll continue to need evidence of comingling in the ROC stage!

Definitely use the father as a co-sponsor if she doesn't have pay stubs or other proof of employment. (By saying she's paid in cash, I'm making the assumption that she's being paid under the table. Forgive me if I'm wrong.) And make sure that if she hasn't filed taxes, she gets all of that in order - it could become a hurdle later on if she has not been filing. Otherwise, your situation sounds very straightforward and the K1 Visa guide at the top of this page should give you a good idea of everything you need. Between looking at those guides and very closely reading the instructions on the I-129F form, you should be just fine.

Dang, I'm gonna get an RFE because I marked no and didn't answer those questions 😅 I suppose it's probably not worth trying to upload an amended form. I'll just bite the bullet and wait, who knows what other mistakes I may have made lol

In Ohio my husband was not able to get his driver's license until he had his EAD and SSN, and at that point had to follow the protocols for any person over 18 obtaining their first driver's license. As far as documentation, we had to bring two pieces of mail/utility bills to prove proof of address, and we also brought his I-94 showing he entered on a K1 visa and the NOA showing he had a pending AOS application. Also brought his passport, EAD, and SSN for the biometric information that was needed. Again, though, this was all specific to Ohio, but just to give you an idea of what was required of us. I think New Hampshire DMV website has all the info you need here! https://www.dmv.nh.gov/drivers-licensenon-driver-ids/apply-your-first-drivers-licensenon-driver-id It includes a list of acceptable documents and should tell you everything you need and the entire process to follow.

Any news from anyone in our batch? Getting nervous about RFEs I'm seeing around the forums and thinking about uploading some unsolicited evidence to the myUSCIS portal. We don't have a ton but at least some images from our wedding celebration, shared insurance policies, MFJ tax transcript for this year, etc, would be something. All I submitted with our initial application was the marriage certificate. I don't know how reliably they take into account the unsolicited evidence but it probably wouldn't hurt?