Rohini

Yes but if he's only had one, then he MIGHT need another. if you read the recommendations, it says one OR two doses. I've had two.

Ok, good to know.

How many MMR shots has he had?? Check the requirements here: http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/PDF/wk/mm5901-Immunization.pdf page 2

He had one 2 months ago. Isn't the same medical he had then (2 months back) valid accd. to USCIS for AOS filing?

My fiance in Colombia is close to going to her interview for her k-1 visa. The case is, i honestly don't make enough yearly, is it possible for me to get a joint sponsor, and if it is possible what form would that person fill out, the I-134, or I-864??

Yes. If all else is fine at her interview, they will give her a 221g (form-it's actually a notice for you/her) stating that you need a joint sponsor. Your joint sponsor will fill out I-134. After that's approved- she'll get her visa. Good luck and happy journey!

We are in a mad rush to refile our AOS papers all we need is the copy of the medical from the civil surgeon.

He says my husband needs his MMR again, but I don't think so...

Isn't it fine to submit the medical results from less than one year to USCIS (signed and sealed of course)?

Maybe the doctor is looking to make more money...

Cool... that's awesome. Congrats to you.

We went ahead and did the medical again to avoid a RFE. It's worth the peace of mind to me.

Beware of RFE's- if they don't get what they want they can and will deny you. (We were denied recently even though we thought we were giving what they wanted. Just a FYI so that no one ends up in our situation.)

Good luck to you, avoid RFE's if you can!

Your name doesn't change legally until you change it with the social security admin. (My last name is listed as my former on the marriage certificate, btw.) I am in KY too, and I was able to go to the County Clerk's Office and obtain a certified copy for $5 before they sent the one by mail. If you have time to wait, you can also change your name on your social security card before filing for AOS.

Anything that is seen as a "wedding" can make you have to start all over if the U.S. Consulate/Embassy finds out about it. Then they will tell you to file for some other benefit such as K3. An engagment party or ceremony might be a better choice. Good luck and happy journey to you both!

Anyone?

Latest I have heard, they told my senator's office that we can file a motion to reopen (ummm... we already knew that) but they will try to find out more by Tuesday.

Since we got the letter from USCIS 10 days after it was written, time is running out for filing a motion. (33 days after a letter by mail.) Given that filing for a motion doesn't have a great success rate,(and apparently doesn't protect your status) I am considering just refiling I-485. And frankly, I am concerned about removal proceedings at this point.

Thanks for the replies... It's so bad for such a simple mistake on their part that people have to go through such nonsense.

I don't know much about how to self-petition but perhaps you can, look over this page: http://www.***removed***/greencard/***removed***/remove-conditions-marriage-permanent-residence.html and http://www.womenslaw.org/laws_state_type.php?id=10270&state_code=US

Both an immigration and divorce lawyer could probably help you now.

My husband's AOS was denied recently becuase his INDIAN birth certificate is in English, not Hindi or another local language. USCIS has declared it a "translation" but it's not... Does anyone else have an Indian birth certificate in English?

New Update:

My senator's office returned my call and asked me to send them a brief letter and the privacy form and they will work on reopening the case! I was pleased with the quick response. I hope all goes well!

My ex-husband and I filed for AOS and he was approved and we had no joint accounts and we didn't own a car at that time. The whole process is messed up from top to bottom and I wish there were ways to change the way things are! My experience with (immigration) laywers is that they tend to not know anymore than the clients do because the USCIS breaks its own rules or at least interprets them in the way the individual officer wants to read them. That said, I have nothing against lawyers, I am actually looking for a good one right now... They need to make their tagline "USCIS, keeping families apart!"

Adding a link to my post about the AOS denial: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/261483-aos-denied/

I am exploring the options following an AOS denial. I am interested in your experience.

An update:

Went to Infopass today but it was of no help. Although they agreed that it was a mistake they said nothing could be done and advised us to file for a motion. Basically told us what we already knew. Not to happy with the idea of paying them again for their own mistake! Off to see what I can do next before handing them more money...

I am linking Buster's thread in case anyone else runs into a similar problem: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/237821-application-denied/

Good luck friends, please wish us the best!

Congrats, Buster... I hope my situation that is somewhat like yours goes well too.

I would contact your congressman and your two senators (Look up and call the local office). Speak with their immigration helper staff members about your situation. After you have spoken to them (or given up waiting for a call back) select one, and go through the process of filling out a privacy form, and writing a formal letter asking them to look into the matter. I'm sure the staffer will help you with what they need. At the least, give them your names, dates of birth, A number, case number, and a copy of the RFE and the BC that you sent in. I have read up on other VJers experiences with their congressmen, and in problems like this, where the reopening/reconsidering of a case is a matter of discretion of an immigration official, your representative to the federal government has more pull than you ever will to make that discretion work for you (see buster2009's thread on the subject).

In parallel, acquire all documents which could even loosely be described as "original" birth certificates. When your rep's staffer speaks with the immigration officer on your behalf, they can even have these documents in hand and offer to send them along.

I think there is a good chance that your case will be back on track soon!

Thank you very much, I will do everything I can!

Wow! Sorry to hear that. It seems really harsh. I guess it has something to do with submitting the RFE in the correct timeframe. I saw what you posted--it is really confusing the way they worded it. I hope you can find a solution soon.

I had 85 days, sent it within a week (and they got it within a week). Definately harsh...

Can you just get a copy of the birth certificate in Hindi and submit that with the English version? It seems like that is all they want. Hopefully submitting that would lead to an approval. Did they give you a chance to submit it within a certain time frame or are they insisting that you start all over?

No, it seems to be a flat-out denial.

It was denied basically due to the USCIS not getting everything they wanted with the RFE.

The RFE was unclearly worded. It asked for the birth certificate copy and/or translated English (copy). As my husband's birth certificate is in English we thought that it has been misplaced by USCIS or that somehow we had not included it originally despite multiple checks.

They say in the denial that they wanted a copy of the "original." It is available in Hindi as well from the office in his home city, but he has always used the English version and has used it all the way through the visa process.

He recieved the denial today, what can we do next on our own? (Hiring an attorney is an obvious step.)

What should we expect next?

When filling a petition I doubt that they will put much thought into whether or not you are married and why not (but it probably wouldn't hurt), and updated photos would be a definate plus.

New Delhi is the slowest embassy in India and is unfair in the way it deals with those seeking visas, I think the U.S. should do something about that. You would be making your contribution to moving toward that change by submitting your rebuttal, I wish everyone would.

Good luck, & best wishes.