Congratulations Tina. After all the hard work, patience for handful of delays and obstacles you and your honey surpassed, this is the day when God scheduled your eternal happiness that a person with good heart deserves.
I wish you all the best as you continue your journey in this road called life. Welcome to United States.
Tina you are a great help to all on Vj! You take your time and post what you have been through to help others. you are such a great person!! Good Luck on your Journey here! God bless you!
Hi everyone,
I thought I would share my experience to others so that it will hopefully help you guys as well. I know that the k1 process is stressful and getting the visa is a true victory. Sadly though, the stress will not end there because after POE there is another journey, but it will be better because you get to experience it with your loved one. I know a lot of people here have already successfully accomplished AOS so feel free to chime in and comment as well.
First and foremost, read up on the following:
VJ Link to AOS for k1/k2
Vanessa and Tony's guide
Here is what I did from POE onwards..
1. POE
Don’t forget to bring the brown envelope from the embassy and hand it to the immigration officer, together with your i-94. Make sure all details on the i-94 are written legibly and correctly. Also, do not leave the airport without checking if all the details on your i-94 is correct (Your name, alien number, date of stamp etc) and DO NOT LOSE YOUR I-94.
2. GET A MARRIAGE LICENSE
Check your state laws for the requirements to get married.. Go to your local town clerk to get the license. Some may need a SSN, some won't. So you can interchange #2 and #3.
3. GET A SSN
K1 visa holders are allowed to get a SSN as long as they still have a valid i-94. It is recommended to go 10-14 days upon entry so that by then you should already be registered in the database. Now I have been told that there are some SSA who are clueless about k1 visa holders and refuse to give them the SSN until you have your green card. This is FALSE, and if this happens, ask for higher management and demand for it, because you are entitled to one.
Things to bring: Passport, I-94, NSO Birth Cert, SSN Form (you can get one there). If you go when you are already married, bring your MC.
Proof that k1 can apply for SSN
SSN Form
It should arrive in 1-2 weeks.
4. FIND A CIVIL SURGEON
Only if your DS-3025 is marked “incomplete” is a I-693 required to be completed. If it is marked as such (incomplete) you are required to complete certain portions of the I-693 and have a Civil Surgeon certify the form (and seal it in an evelope). Specifically, you will complete Part 1 (Information about you) of the I-693 and provide both the form and your DS-3025 (if you have it, proving your vaccination history) and any proof of required vaccinations that were completed prior to entering the US. If you do not have a copy of your DS-3025 you will need to provide sufficient evidence of your vaccination history to the Civil Surgeon (talk to the civil surgeon’s office to discuss what vaccination records they accept as proof). If you do not have proof of your vaccination history the Civil Surgeon may insist on re-administering all the required vaccinations prior to completing the I-693. Once the Civil Surgeon has has verified that all required vaccinations have been performed, they will complete form I-693 Part 2 (the vaccination section) and Part 5 (the Civil Surgeon’s Certification). They will then seal the form in an envelope and return it to you.
So this part is a little confusing because I have all the complete age-appropriate vaccines, and yet some people claim to have gotten RFEs for not having their I-693 transcribed so we decided that were gonna do it anyway to avoid any complications The trick here is to call around and find a civil surgeon who will not require you to do another medical, because your medical exam should still be valid for a whole year!
5. GET MARRIED AND GET THE (certified) MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE
The marriage certificate is important for AOS, so make sure you grab copies of it!
FILING FOR AOS:
AOS DOCUMENTS
1. Cover letter
In the checklist above it is recommended that you include a Cover Page with your application. While this is optional, filing a cover page will help the USCIS understand what benefit you are applying for and specifically what items you have included in your package. Again, make sure the cover page includes:
– the applicants contact information (name, address, phone number)
– A description of the benefit you are applying for ( Family Based Adjustment of Status Application)
– A table of contents listing the major items in your package (i.e. I-485 and evidence, I-765, I-131, etc)
– A line with the applicants signature and date
2. G-1145 – Form for E-notification of Application/Petition Acceptance
3. Payment in the amount of $1,070.00 payable to U.S. Department of Homeland Security (personal cheque)
4. I-485 – Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, signed & dated
5. Copy of birth certificate
6. Photocopy of passport biographical details page
7. Copy of K1 visa in passport
8. Photocopy of USA entry stamp dated
9. 2 passport photos (US passport size) – name and alien number printed lightly on back in pencil or felt pen
10. I-693 Filled up by Civil Surgeon (Bring DS-3205 and Vaccination Records)
11. G-325A – Biographic Information, including residence and employment attachments
11. I-864 – Affidavit of Support (TIM) +tax returns, employment letter, bank statement, pay stubs and proof of citizenship
12. I-864 – Affidavit of Support (Co-Sponsor) + Most recent tax returns and proof of citizenship
13. Copy of I-797 – Notice of Action, Approval of K1 petition, dated ##### (front & back) - AKA K1 NOA2
14. Copy of Marriage certificate, dated ##### (front & back)
15. Copy of I-94 – Arrival/Departure record (front & back)
EAD DOCUMENTS
Cover letter
1. G-1145 – Form for E-notification of Application/Petition Acceptance
2. I-765 – Application for Employment Authorisation
3. 2 passport photos (US passport size) – name and alien number printed lightly on back in pencil or felt pen
4. Photocopy of passport biographical details page
5. Copy of I-94 – Arrival/Departure record (front & back)
6. Copy of Marriage certificate (to show name change)
AP DOCUMENTS
Cover letter (EXPLANATION FOR ELIGIBILITY)
1. G-1145 – Form for E-notification of Application/Petition Acceptance
2. I-131 – Application for Travel Document (Advanced Parole)
3. 2 passport photos (US passport size) – name and alien number printed lightly on back in pencil or felt pen
4. Copy of K1 visa (to show present status)
5. Photocopy of passport biographical details page
6. Copy of Marriage certificate (to show name change)
File at:
USCIS
P.O. Box 805887
Chicago, IL 60680-4120
For courier/express delivery:
USCIS
Attn: FBAS
131 South Dearborn – 3rd Floor
Chicago, IL 60603-5517
PAYMENT
Personal checks must be pre-printed with the name of the bank and the account holder. Also, the account holder’s address and phone number must be pre-printed, typed or written in ink on the check. All checks must be typed or written in ink.
1. Write the date you are filling out the check including: day, month and year.
2. On the “Pay to the Order of” line write: “U.S. Department of Homeland Security.”
3. Write in numbers the exact dollar amount of the fee for the service you are requesting. In the example, the amount is “$595.00.”
4. Spell out the exact dollar amount of the fee for the service you are requesting. The “cents” portion of the amount should be written as a fraction over 100. In this example, the amount is “Five hundred ninety-five and 00/100.”
5. Write a brief description of the purpose of your payment. In this example, it is “N-400 application fee.”
6. Sign the check using your legal signature.
IMPORTANT!
Make TWO copies of the entire package before you send it in. This includes the money orders too. You want to have a perfect replica of the package you are sending in. All Forms that you submit must be originals with original signatures. Supporting Evidence that you submit may be photocopies. Retain ALL original supporting Evidence since the USCIS has the right to check them by issuing an RFE (Request For Evidence). If you receive an RFE, follow the direction exactly, and make two copies of what you sent back. During any future interviews the USCIS may also want to examine the original supporting evidence.
Once you send it in, here is what to expect.
You will receive a NOA1 for all 3 applications, followed by a biometrics appointment. After that you either get an interview date or you get transferred to CSC and you'll be approved with no interview. But don't worry, I heard that the interview is not hard at all, so don't feel bad if you get one!
That's all, hope this helps my fellow kababayans and goodluck! Here's to hoping you have a happy life in the US, and have a smooth and RFE-free AOS journey!
Why would anyone care to waste the time and money to deport her? Unless she is a fugitive from justice, or has done something to run afoul of the law, why would anyone go after just her? There are THOUSANDS upon thousands of illegal immigrants in the US. As long as she is not a burden to the US, I think she will be just fine. Unless someone reports her, of course.
ok. with the number of K-1's going thru Manila, it's highly doubtful that he posts on this forum. now that your question has been given a reply, is there any reason for this thread to continue?
Been to the same situation when i had my K1 journey in 2006. 221 g paper is given to those visa applicants who are not approved right away after the interview. Reason could be they need additional documents from you or they need more document verification.
I got one same 221 g that says "wait till u hear from us" and did not mention any lacking documents they need from me.
I was so scared and did nothing but wait. Exactly after a month i got my visa in the mail. Good luck and just hang in there.
yep coz i am annulled.. but usually those patient that has scars on wrist like u, dont under-go the psych test.. but only the eval. bcoz u dont have public doc. u must prove that u dont have disorder...
best of luck!!!
While the VJ guides are nice, it is best to get the info from the Embassy website, if available.
Here is what it says for Manilla:
Form I-134 Affidavit of Support: The I-134 Affidavit of Support is required for returning residents (SB-1), fiancé(e)s or spouses of U.S. citizens (K1, K3), children of K1 and K3 applicants, and applicants with special immigrant status. A copy of the sponsor's most recent Federal Income Tax Return (Form 1040) should accompany the I-134. Faxed [scanned] copies of the ITR are acceptable.
No notarization required
Important Notice: All nonimmigrant visa applicants worldwide must use the online DS-160 Nonimmigrant Visa Application Form, with the exception of individuals applying for K, N, S, T, or U visas, who should use the DS-156 (see the Visa Categories Not Using the DS-160 section below for more information).
If you have old versions of those forms on your computer, delete them then download the new ones.
I just filled out the new i-134 yesterday from that link. Definitely the newest one.
Absolutely right on that one.
His moral & legal obligations are not the same. If you need financial support from him to get yourself established then be sure to have a lawyer for the divorce case and seek spousal support based on the fact that you left everything to begin on this journey with him and now that HE wants out you need the help.
With regard to the affidavit.... the petitioner is only responsible for repaying any means-tested benefits you may take out. Meaning he only promised you wouldn't be a burden to the American taxpayers.
Moving your thread from the AOS Process forum over to Effects of Major Changes.
Yes you must submit an NBI clearance on any name you have used. This includes previous married names. My wife had to submit NBI clearance on her previous married name, and another NBI clearance for a spelling error on her birth certificate.
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