Now as you all probably know these forms can be very confusing and overwhelming. Specifically the I-485, May somebody please assit me with the two following problems I am facing.
1) the I-693, Am I supposed to get the medical examination before I send any of the forms in, and therfore send the I-693 in with the I-485, or shall I send the I-485 and then subsequently I will be contacted with the order to visit a doctor?
- You will have to go to this website ---> https://egov.uscis.gov/crisgwi/go?action=offices.type&OfficeLocator.office_type=CIV
type your zip code then look for a civil surgeon near you. You would have to do Medical before you send in all the paper works. The doctor will give it to you in a sealed envelope. If you have all your vaccination records that's better, if not you would have to do vaccinations while you get your TB test done. it would range about 100-200usd depending on the shots you need to get. That is NOT including your medical fee. Medical fee should be ranging between 200-400usd.
2) The I-864, Letter of support. My wife who is filing with me is a student so her income does not meet the requirement, I have a close friend that will fill out the I-864 for me, however this friend does not live in our household. Thefore will my friend and wife be required to fill out this form, or just my my friend.
- It would be better if you find someone to sponsor you that lives in the same household.
Have you downloaded all the forms from the USCIS website? If not, here are some useful web links that would be very helpful while filing your papers works. Each form has its instructions page and tells you what documents you are required to send with the particular form.
USCIS webpage (Forms) - http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.eb1d4c2a3e5b9ac89243c6a7543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=db029c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD&vgnextchannel=db029c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD
Guideline for Adjusting status - http://www.visajourney.com/content/i130guide2
It would be really helpful if you get an infopass appoint at your local USCIS office to make sure everything is in order. This way you have a uscis employee answer all your questions.
click on this for infopass appointment - http://infopass.uscis.gov/
Good luck on your journey! Don't forget to create a time line
Cheers x
zeezawrydan got a reaction from Harpa Timsah in I-693 and I-864 HELP!!