michelle425

thanks a lot!

I'll be having my initial interview this coming week for the AOS... What should I expect and what should I bring? Any advice? thanks..

about the crying.. yeah, im a Filipina and I easily cry!lol Don't worry about it to much but when she does cry, always and I mean always, show your support and comfort.. Don't get exasperated with it.

you could have his dad as his co-sponsor. it isn't really necessary that you live in the same house.

if his dad is listed in his income tax return, use I-864a..

if not, use the I-864...

both of them needs to fill it up..

goodluck!

Actually, some say that your application is already pre-judged before your fiancee is interviewed that is why its so quick. I think before the interview itself, they already check the papers for completeness, accuracy and whether you are eligible or not. Those who take time might have some problems with the papers that's why they get the blue slip, but for those that are good, they don't really need to scrutinize you on the spot (interview day). It's just like formalities sake and for you to complete the additional req'ts needed such as medical exam, police clearance, etc.

In my own experience, when the embassy worker checked my papers ( not the interviewer itself), I saw a small note indicating "approved." When I got to the interviewer, I was actually so nervous, I got incoherent(haha). But the interviewer didn't mind, she barely listened to my answers and checked my paperworks(for completeness) in a breeze. Goodluck! ;)

you can travel for whatever reason that you want.. file for it immediately, it took me more than a month to receive mine..

Hi! I was wondering if I need to have my passport changed to my new(husband's) surname. My passport is still valid for the next 3yrs but it has my maiden name on it. My new name is stated on my AP. Do I need to have it changed and if so, how?

thanks to all of you!

hi! I did apply for my my husband's name when I applied for SSN however, they said that they would use my maiden name first then I could change my SSN when I get my EAD or greencard. As of the moment, the SS officer told me that they could not change it yet even if I am already married. I got confused with this too! It's frustrating.

hi! I just want to ask what should we prepare for when me & my hubby have our initial interview with USCIS ( for adjustment of status)? Papers, questions... any advice would help...

i'm also confused on the joint account statements, etc. because we didn't change the bank acct., billing statements, etc. yet since I'm still using my maiden name (SSN card has my maiden name printed and I couldn't change it yet not until I have my EAD which I'm still waiting for.. I can't apply for any IDs under my new (husband's) name because of this.)We wanted to wait until I can use my new name.

this isn't related but what does "touched" mean in the timeline?

and do you have to copy then paste your timeline everytime you post or is there a way to have it automatically posted?

K1 Timeline

10/2008... Application sent to USCIS

10/14/08... NOA1 received

01/12/09.. NOA2 received

01/29/09.. Embassy sends letter about having received the application and i can now schedule my interview

04/15-16/09.. Medical Examination done

04/30/09.. Interview Approved! smile.gif

05/12/09.. Visa on hand

06/10/09.. POE San Francisco

06/17/09.. Married

06/22/09.. Applied for SSN

07/02/09.. SSN arrives by mail

AOS Timeline

07/10/09.. Applied for AOS, EAD and AP

07/20/09.. Cheque cashed

07/24/09.. NOA

08/15/09.. Biometrics done

08/24/09.. NOA for initial interview

woops.. now I know how to automatically post the timeline..

skin tag is almost the same as hemorrhoids..

thanks a lot!!! sorry to have it posted a lot of times --- computer error...

hi! thank you for all your help... i need it again..

1. is the I-194 stapled on the passport really cut? i mean to say, it only now has the departure record form part and the upper part was taken by the immigration officer at the airport..

2. on the I-485, part 1.. around the part where it asks about the a#, i-94, etc.. which expiry is it asking? expiration of my k1 visa or my I-194 form?

3. which notarized or certified true copies should i submit? does the birth certificate & passport copy need to be notarized or original documents?

4. do i also need to submit a copy of my husband's passport?

and a SSN question..

5. i read in a lot of posts that it was better to apply for a SSN after my marriage so that i wouldn't have to change name.. however, when i did apply, the lady there told me that i would be using my old last name (my unmarried name) and not my husband's name.. when can use my husband's name on my SSN..?

thank you!!!

K1 Timeline

10/2008... Application sent to USCIS

10/14/08... NOA1 received

01/12/09.. NOA2 received

01/29/09.. Embassy sends letter about having received the application and i can now schedule my interview

04/15-16/09.. Medical Examination done

04/30/09.. Interview Approved!

05/12/09.. Visa on hand

06/10/09..POE San Francisco

06/17/09.. Married

06/22/09.. Applied for SSN

07/02/09.. SSN arrives by mail

hi! thank you for all your help... i need it again..

1. is the I-194 stapled on the passport really cut? i mean to say, it only now has the departure record form part and the upper part was taken by the immigration officer at the airport..

2. on the I-485, part 1.. around the part where it asks about the a#, i-94, etc.. which expiry is it asking? expiration of my k1 visa or my I-194 form?

3. which notarized or certified true copies should i submit? does the birth certificate & passport copy need to be notarized or original documents?

4. do i also need to submit a copy of my husband's passport?

and a SSN question..

5. i read in a lot of posts that it was better to apply for a SSN after my marriage so that i wouldn't have to change name.. however, when i did apply, the lady there told me that i would be using my old last name (my unmarried name) and not my husband's name.. when can use my husband's name on my SSN..?

thank you!!!

K1 Timeline

10/2008... Application sent to USCIS

10/14/08... NOA1 received

01/12/09.. NOA2 received

01/29/09.. Embassy sends letter about having received the application and i can now schedule my interview

04/15-16/09.. Medical Examination done

04/30/09.. Interview Approved!

05/12/09.. Visa on hand

06/10/09..POE San Francisco

06/17/09.. Married

06/22/09.. Applied for SSN

07/02/09.. SSN arrives by mail

thank you so much!

thanks to all of you...

hi! where do I find the alien registration number? i am filing for Adjustment of status.. Also, where do i look for the file number? the one that starts with the letter "a"? thanks a lot!

and additional question.. their form has the expiry May 31, 2009.. can i still use this form? i haven't found any updated form yet..

does yours have a code I-797 Notice of Action? thanks..

can you help me out? on the biographic information G325a, where do I find my file number? its the one on the most upper right corner where it has an "A" letter on it.. thank you and God bless!

hi! im wondering if i should already apply for a SSN or wait for my EAD before I apply... If I should wait for my EAD first, is it okay to write "NONE" to my i-485 application of adjustment of status where it asks for SSN? thanks..

hi! i'm just wondering when the second doses should be administered for HPV, varicella and tdap..

also, i got these vaccinations last april 16, do i need to have the second vaccinations before i apply for AOS or is my ds 3025 good?

thanks..

thanks!

Hi! I'm confused.. What is a copy of NOA2 approval for I-129F? I need it for my adjustment of status and I'm not sure which form is it.. Can somebody show me what it is? thank you so much..

hi! i'm just wondering about some things since i just got recently approved..

1. how long does it usually take for the visa to be mailed? i live in davao and I got approved just last April 29...

2. do I need to buy a roundtrip ticket or is one-way (going to the states) okay?

3. can you apply for a SSN already and work when you get in the states or do you have to get married first before everything else?

4. what is CFO seminar? i have no idea about that.. kailangan ba yan sa K1 visa or sa immigrant visas lng?

thank you for all your help and prayers!