mary'n'ev

USERNAME.............SENT.....RECVD.....CHECKS...NOA/s....BIOM.....VSA...RFE...EAD......AP......INTERVIEW...APPROVAL

aravis227 ..............NOV.28...NOV.30...DEC.11...............................K1

D08.......................DEC.01...DEC.02.......................................

......F1

blarf .....................DEC.01...DEC.03...DEC.11................................F1

Georgian@ ............DEC.02...DEC.05..............................................K1

mimigrant .............DEC.03...DEC.04..............................................H1B

Oneil's_wife876 .....DEC.03...DEC.04...DEC.12................................K1

whatif....................DEC.04...DEC.05...DEC 12................................M1

TheATeam ............DEC.06...DEC 08..............................................K1

SMOKE .................DEC.08........................................................

kennyandhandan ...DEC.08..........................................................

Mary'n'Ev...............Dec. 15............................................................. K1

not only that...

a 'touch' could also mean that they moved the application from the closet in the wall to the one near the bathroom or from there to the central heathing...

It basically means nothing at all, as soon as your file gets moved from one area to another, there was a 'touch'.. it doesn't mean anything else and they surely did not have to look at it at all.

Re the TB skin test, that confused me as well. Alot of the posts state if you got the X-Ray why would you need a skin test, also the USCIS website says the rules changed from June 1 2008 so if your medical was before that you don't need a skin test, but again very confusing.

Chest x-ray focuses on the lungs to check for active or dormant Tb. Tb can be active/dormant in other organs (kidneys, liver, et cetera). The Tb skin test nor the chest x-ray are conclusive, hence the requirement for the skin test despite the 'high' (20%) probability of a false-positive reading ... It's all stupid, but it's a terrible infection.

I recently had my CS examination at which the CS filled out the wrong Td vaccination date. She wrote the one that was on my vaccination records when i was born, not the updated Tdap shot I received before my 'overseas medical examination.' The first one was three shots from when I was first born, but the updated one is about 2 months old.

On the CDC's website, it says that an updated Tdap shot is recommended, not required? Having an updated Tdap booster wass a big issue at the overseas medical exam.

I brought this to the attention of the CS's receptionist, but he explained to me that it doesn't matter. We're sending our AOS application next week, should we drop by their office and have them fix the date before we send it off? I'm trying to prevent an RFE...

but no bump or anything else that could possibly show TB and in case there is a negative result there will be a second skin test given in 1-3 weeks after the first test, just to make really sure its all ok.

that's too bad that you have to undergo another exam... I tested negative for the exam and a small red patch has appeared where the antigens went in, but the nurse told me it was okay. As long as there was no bump, no need to worry.

When reading about the test, I found that there's a 20% false-positive rate... what a great test

It probably isn't a big deal - even if it was, the only thing you could've done is waited. good.gif

Wait? No one here waits. Everything is smooth and speedy at the USCIS...

My USC Petitioner/ primary sponsor is registered as living at his parents' address. They do not claim him as a dependent on their joint tax returns, they file as a married couple and he separately as an individual. His income is below 125% of the poverty level for 3 ppl (him, me and my daughter) so we have asked his mother to co-sponsor.

Does this mean that he will be my primary sponsor and we can use his mother's income to 'top up' his income, especially as we'll initially be living with his parents? And if so, will she also need to submit her return for the most recent tax year or just complete an I864A? If not, and she will have to be a co-sponsor, will her husband need to complete an I864A, since they file jointly? They each have an income of $26,500 + which is the level required for 4 people (his mother, father, me and my daughter) but his mom is the 'finance manager' so it's easier to have her as a co-sponsor than Dad!

When in doubt, always go to the source of the question. In this case, the instructions for the I-864A at http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/I-864A.pdf

It looks like his parent's are eligible to sign the I-864A to supplement your fiance's/husband's income, but, they will be required to submit the same evidence if they were submitting as a joint sponsor with an I-864. The difference, i'm assuming, is that your petitioner's income will be combined with the income of his parents under an I-864A. If you did a joint sponsor (I-864), your joint sponsor's income would have to suffice the poverty guidelines alone. The former, it seems, supplements an income, whereas the latter has to suffice the guideline. It would be in your best interest to do a I-864A. But i'm not sure how USCIS weighs the two (i.e. is a joint sponsor more reliable than a household member?). Probably not, as both forms delineate similar responsibilities to the signee(s)

-Evan

I'm thinking that they would make you wait until you get it......

Totally agree. It will probably be similar to a K-1 who went to the interview without the required documents (i.e. the original i-134 form). They would hold approval until such document is provided (i.e. skin test results).

In this case, i'm not sure what I would prefer, an RFE in the midst of their thorough review of our papers or having approval withheld until one provided required documents AFTER the interview. I guess it would depend on the circumstances (i.e. does the applicant live near the USCIS office since it's a 48-72 hour wait for the results).

This question, and variants of it, and the answers that follow are in debate or, just simply unknown. Your May medical exam exempts you from the TB skin test. But since you had another exam post june, things get cloudy, which is why you posted the question.

Until people who are in simialr situation begin either receiving RFEs for a skin test or whose AOSs are accepted, the answer, unfortunately, is up in the air.

If anyone knows, please post!

lol, guess you didnt read the question? This person (unsure if its a guy or a girl) is not filing for anything, he/she just wants to know something since he/she is asked to be a sponsor.. sponsors dont do timelines

Whoops, my bad!

I'm also sorry things aren't going well. My wife and I have yet to plunge into the AOS process (we're still waiting for more paperwork to come in!). I've wondered what i'd do if and when my EAD comes in and there's no work... it's a scary thought. Can you apply for your AOS, and wait for your Adavanced Parole to come back? Statistically, it's a 3 month wait and his/your reason might be justifiable given the economic situation. meaning, perhaps he could escape back home for a couple months and save up some mula and buy some new shoes for you.

But as the above said, once he leaves, it will be very very difficult for him to come back. He may even be denied entry if he attempts to visit. An overstay is a large red-flag. It might be worth the wait for the AP or even his GC. GC = 6 months out of the country per year with a free return ticket through customs... His GC could be produced in as little as 3-4 months. You've already waited several months, how hard is a coyuple more?

That sounds like fun xtinab!

Okay...so I know this isn't exactly off topic...but I didn't want to start a new thread just for a silly little question. We just mailed out our AOS paperwork today, 6 months after we got married. Needless to say my I-94 is expired. Does anyone know if this will affect our application? I hope not!

You'll be fine, I think you have up to two years to file after marriage. Or is one? Regardless its only been 6 months so you'll be fine.

There's no set limit for this, But i've read the USCIS does take it into consideration (i.e. if you waited <5 years...).

I see you mailed it today... We're jealous. We've been collecting the AOS paperwork for weeks... I just want to send it!

Kansas: I-94/EAD/GC + valid Canadian DL + SSN + Mariage Certificate + Proof of spouse's citizenship/legal US status + Vision test+ 22 dollars = Kansas DL

"My guess is, if we follow instructions, we'll be all right."

That is a bit my problem.. it is nowhere in the instructions that we can do only the TST and vaccine part of the I-693 next to our 'old' examination which we had in our old countries."

Page 4, Sec. 3, Subsection A-C. "if you were admitted as a: (a) K-1 fiance(e)..."then ( c), "[and] you received a medical examination prior to admission" then: (c )(a), "you are NOT required to have another medical examination as long as your form I-485...is filed within one year of your overseas medical examination. (then), (B ), you will, HOWEVER, be required to complete Part 1, information about you, and submit the VACCINATION section of Part 2 with your adjustment of status application. A designated civil surgeon MUST complete the vaccinatino section and Part 5, the CS certification."

This is just my guess, but maybe the TST (sorry, I thought the x-ray was more conclusive) is not stated as mandatory because they assume that our "overseas medical examination" would include one, just as it included a chest x-ray (for most countries). The instructions were last revised in June of this year, maybe they havn't updated it yet. who knows. But if the above is correct, that a TST is just as valuable as a chest x-ray, then one will not rule out the other and a TST test is mandatory as per USCIS policy.

If the above is true... scary! Get your I-485 application rolling! Once you apply you will be considered in adjustment - no chnce of deportation unless you do something seriously wrong (i.e. lie on the application, murder someone). Don't leave the country (as you probably know), and you will have no trouble. The important thing about the K-1 is that you are married before it expires (or you exit before it expored). You've fulfilled the K-1 stipulation, now move onto the next step before some rookie cop has a memorable day with your case!

He should read the instructions.......

Manhattan to Kansas City... aroudn 2 hours. Good thing gas is cheap!

GC production may be longer than insurance companies like. Most require that one MUST switch over their DL if they are living in the state for a consecutive period longer than 90 days.

We've researched this and have found mixed answers. It would suck to get into a wreck and have the insurance company back out for a simple policy.

USPS's C/O Policy sucks. I had a medical emergency 7 months ago, and they didn't put my medical bill in my then-fiancee's mail box b/c my name wasn't on it! I now have a big ol' negative mark on my credit report......

I'm a male, 23, no pre-existing #######. I'm hoding onto hope that there will be job vacancies in this country by the time I get my EAD.

A good of friend of mine works is an insurance broker. She recommended Assurant health - short term. In Kansas, they charged 61 a month for me (i'm a little overweight), but I purchased 6 months worth of insurance at once, so it was 50 a month.

Sorry about your series of unfortunate events. I hope things get better.

-Evan

This is a pre-emptive posting to answer any future questions/inquiries on how one obtains a license in the great state of Kaaaaa(add the slight drawl)nsas.

An individual on a K-1 visa needs: Passport, I-94 (valid), marriage of certificate, proof of spouse's citizenship/legal status, and his/her home country's valid driver's license. But, the latter may be needed if the individual's home country's driving program is recognized by the state (i.e. Britain, Canada). When I visited the DMV, they commented that Germany and France are no longer on the list.

-Evan

I can't wait to know the answer to this question.........

It's my understanding that if one form in the I-485 package is not filled out completely (i.e. something that's grounds for an RFE), it MAY NOT hold up an EAD production. Does anyone know if an incomplete I-693 (i.e.no TST/PPD/Tb skin test done) is it necessary for an EAD approval? I can deal with an RFE for my GC, but this non-work stuff is getting old.

-Evan

Called several CSs on Monday. Found one where the receptionist said the exam would be around $25 if all i needed was my vaccination history transcribed. He recommended going to county medical clinic for PPD test ($14). Travelled to CS's office yesterday. She was insistent on doing ALL of section 2 (which means a re-do of lab work). I then pulled out the I-693 instructions on which I highlighted the K-1 section. I explained to her my situation. She complied with my request (thanks to VJ, we can all recite the immigration process by heart). I sat on her examination table for 5 minutes while she filled in my vaccination information, TB results (negative, which I already knew thanks to the f-ing conclusive x-ray I had on my previous exam) and section 5. She charged $50 and said if USCIS doesn't accept it, I can come back and i'll have a $50 credit on my account.

Very reasonable person, although weird. As per instructions, K-1's require sec. 2 (vaccination) and sec. 5 filled out by CS. As per new USCIS, a TB skin test is required for I-485 applictions. My guess is, if we follow instructions, we'll be all right. It just sucks that the 4 CSs I called before I talked with the one that did my exam, they wanted, at the minimum, $175... Boo to this stipulation and boo to USCIS for mandating it.....

CONGRATULATIONS!