AOS'rs...

[Kimbear 53]

So like, i think some wording got changed on the i-693 form and instructions, regarding K1 visas.

If you were admitted as a:

K-1 fiance and you received a medical exam prior to admission then:

A. You are not required to have another medical (this we already know)

B. Even if a new medical exam is not required, you still must show proof that you complied with the vaccination requirements. (here is the part i'm referring too) If the vaccination record (ds-3025) WAS NOT properly completed and included as part of the original, overseas medical exam report, you will have to have the vaccination report completed by a designated civil surgeon. In this case, you are required to submit part1, 2 and 5 of form i-693.

As you can see based on this new wording, it specifically states that the only reason you even need the 693 is if it was not filled out properly or included in the sealed envelope from the medical. Or if you had to have other vaccines and you decided to wait til you were in the usa to be up to date.

Now my question is, i had my medical, i had the extra shots, faxed it all back to Dr. Seiden, he signed off on my medical. Technically this SHOULD mean I am ok with my AOS based on that paragraph right?

[Danu 19]

So like, i think some wording got changed on the i-693 form and instructions, regarding K1 visas.

If you were admitted as a:

K-1 fiance and you received a medical exam prior to admission then:

A. You are not required to have another medical (this we already know)

B. Even if a new medical exam is not required, you still must show proof that you complied with the vaccination requirements. (here is the part i'm referring too) If the vaccination record (ds-3025) WAS NOT properly completed and included as part of the original, overseas medical exam report, you will have to have the vaccination report completed by a designated civil surgeon. In this case, you are required to submit part1, 2 and 5 of form i-693.

As you can see based on this new wording, it specifically states that the only reason you even need the 693 is if it was not filled out properly or included in the sealed envelope from the medical. Or if you had to have other vaccines and you decided to wait til you were in the usa to be up to date.

Now my question is, i had my medical, i had the extra shots, faxed it all back to Dr. Seiden, he signed off on my medical. Technically this SHOULD mean I am ok with my AOS based on that paragraph right?

Unless they lose it or one of their fabulous contract workers fails to link your 2 files you should be yes.

[Hugglebuggles 60]

That information has been out for a while Kim, so its definitely not new. I thought I had read that before so I went back through the thread and JulyBride09 posted that same thing back in October. It's on page 25 if you want to take a look.

So, given that this information has been out since at least October, and there have been tons of RFE's issued between then and now, I don't think USCIS is paying attention to its own rules. Unfortunately just because your vaccinations are up to date and your form was completed properly, I don't think its necessarily going to mean you're not going to have any problems. It seems to be more of a luck of the draw thing.

[Danu 19]

From what I've heard part of the problem is contract workers who have a checklist and just go based on that, and if your stuff isnt exactly like the list, you get the RfE, though you shouldnt as your stuff is already done. So far I havent had an RFE for mine, but I'll keep you up to date on that, I sent mine in with just the vaccination sheet and it didn't say complete as my HPV was insufficient interval (but thats no longer needed so maybe a smart person will see that? dunno)

[Kimbear 53]

ya the insufficient interval thing is bothering me...my td..i had one when i was a kid. i had the booster that it says to do..yet he ticked off insufficient time interval..so i'm at a loss..td is only every 10 years and i did get the booster..the paper i have from him said to get one of 3 either td or tdap or a third variation...so i dunno.

Edited March 20, 2010 by Kimbear

[ashenflowers 5]

That's exactly what I'm worried about with my Chicken Pox thing. I'll be the tester and go for it without getting it updated and I-693'd. I'm just sending in my vaccination sheet from the medical, with a short note explaining why, AS INSTRUCTED, I did not send the I-693. lol

I'll keep ya'll posted.

[TimandJoyce 1]

ya the insufficient interval thing is bothering me...my td..i had one when i was a kid. i had the booster that it says to do..yet he ticked off insufficient time interval..so i'm at a loss..td is only every 10 years and i did get the booster..the paper i have from him said to get one of 3 either td or tdap or a third variation...so i dunno.

Are you talking about the Tdap booster? Adacel?

[Kimbear 53]

Are you talking about the Tdap booster? Adacel?

Uhhh

the paper dr. seiden gave me originally says: proof of a primary series of three tetanus/diphtheria immunizations and that a reinforcing dose has been received within the last 10 years OR antibody titres proving immunity OR a td booster NOW or Tdap (adacel).

so the doc at the clinic gave me the td booster.

why give me all those options if i needed the 3 shot one? i had a td booster..it just was longer than 10 years ago which is why he told me to get an updated one. Like i said..i thought td boosters were every 10 years

[Kimbear 53]

That's exactly what I'm worried about with my Chicken Pox thing. I'll be the tester and go for it without getting it updated and I-693'd. I'm just sending in my vaccination sheet from the medical, with a short note explaining why, AS INSTRUCTED, I did not send the I-693. lol

I'll keep ya'll posted.

Ya i'm still going to do the same thing. Bloody process is nothing but hoop after hoop. sigh. Now i just have to make sure i have the money saved up for AOS.

I can send in the aos pkg without the AP if i dont really need it right? I dont really have any family left in Canada, well any that i talk to. (long story) i mean i know $$ wise it makes no diff but the less paperwork that needs filling out the better

[Sam and Ben 2]

So, um... what is an "Initial Interview"?

I just got an interview appointment letter in the mail for the end of April...

The title is, "Request for Applicant to Appear for Initial Interview", but then it says in the body of the letter that the interview is required for the completion of my PR application and any supporting applications or petitions.

This couldn't already be my actual interview... could it?

Edited March 20, 2010 by Sam and Ben

[Danu 19]

So, um... what is an "Initial Interview"?

I just got an interview appointment letter in the mail for the end of April...

The title is, "Request for Applicant to Appear for Initial Interview", but then it says in the body of the letter that the interview is required for the completion of my PR application and any supporting applications or petitions.

This couldn't already be my actual interview... could it?

Thats your interview letter! Congrats! It says initial interview incase they determine you need a second one (a stokes interview) but you shouldn't. YAAAY!

[Sam and Ben 2]

How is that even possible?

[Danu 19]

easy, lots of places are quick turn around for the interviews. Theres 2 or 3 other feb filers who have theirs already too.

[Sam and Ben 2]

Wow.. okay. I'm somewhat in shock, heh. Now I've got to go on a frenzy of gathering documents.

So, does this effectively kill my other two applications (EAD/AP)?

[Miranda&John 0]

Wow.. okay. I'm somewhat in shock, heh. Now I've got to go on a frenzy of gathering documents.

So, does this effectively kill my other two applications (EAD/AP)?

No, they are still being processed and (hopefully, in my case!!) approved and sent to you before your interview!