I-693 and AOS

[DeltaKilo 0]

Is it possible to have the I-693 and Vaccination portions completed by a civil surgeon prior to marriage? I ask because we would like to mail our AOS package as soon as possible without having to wait.

Thanks!

[cookieandcream 10]

Yes no problem with that

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

Is it possible to have the I-693 and Vaccination portions completed by a civil surgeon prior to marriage? I ask because we would like to mail our AOS package as soon as possible without having to wait.

Thanks!

Yes. It is also possible to get all the needed vaccines before she arrives, bring the records of her vaccines to the medical exam and get the DS-3025 filled out and signed at the medical exam before she comes. File that with the AOS and you are done. We never used the I-693, just the DS-3025 from the medical exam.

[Neonred 3,553]

Yes. It is also possible to get all the needed vaccines before she arrives, bring the records of her vaccines to the medical exam and get the DS-3025 filled out and signed at the medical exam before she comes. File that with the AOS and you are done. We never used the I-693, just the DS-3025 from the medical exam.

That is exactly what we did too.

[tom&tanya 48]

That is exactly what we did too.

We did the same also.

[filetitan 0]

We did the same also.

And this is done before entry to the US correct? I am starting to go towards I don't need to redo this.

[baron555 934]

Yes. It is also possible to get all the needed vaccines before she arrives, bring the records of her vaccines to the medical exam and get the DS-3025 filled out and signed at the medical exam before she comes. File that with the AOS and you are done. We never used the I-693, just the DS-3025 from the medical exam.

However.....it is well documented on VJ that many folks have also done only the 3025 and have received a RFE. We did as the VJ Guides list and did both, both the 3025 and the 693, and no Problems.

[james&olya 1,121]

However.....it is well documented on VJ that many folks have also done only the 3025 and have received a RFE. We did as the VJ Guides list and did both, both the 3025 and the 693, and no Problems.

I understand why anyone does NOT want an RFE before the POE. But is there any reason an RFE at the AOS stage is a problem other than a delay in getting an EAD? I ask because my fiancee will not be looking for a job for the first year or two, she has a 2y/o and will be a stay-at-home mom for a while. I don't see any other reason for the hassle and expense of getting the CS to sign off on a 693 but maybe I am over-looking something!

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

I understand why anyone does NOT want an RFE before the POE. But is there any reason an RFE at the AOS stage is a problem other than a delay in getting an EAD? I ask because my fiancee will not be looking for a job for the first year or two, she has a 2y/o and will be a stay-at-home mom for a while. I don't see any other reason for the hassle and expense of getting the CS to sign off on a 693 but maybe I am over-looking something!

No, RFEs are not a "problem" other than a nuisance and delay. You answer the RFE and everything is OK. The only other thing is that the medical exam she has before the visa is valid for one year. If you do not file for the AOS within one year of the medical exam, you will have to repeat the medical exam here and it can get pricey (for no particular reason other than you have no choice but to pay)

FWIW if you have the DS 3025 and ALL necessary vaccines there is no reason you would need the I-693. The reason people get RFEs is they think that submitting a DS 3025 alone is all they need to do. NO. They have to submit a DS 3025 that reflects ALL needed vaccines have been received.

The needed vaccines vary from time to time. The thing to do is to check the needed vaccines prior to the medical exam, get the needed vaccines (if any) prior to the medical exam, then bring the documentation of the needed vaccines to the medical exam with you. Make sure you ASK for the DS 3025. They do not always just do it if not asked. THEN hope that the needed vaccines do not change between the time of the medical exam and filing the AOS. For a time the HPV vaccine was needed for women under age 27, but now they deleted that. Also they will periodically insert the need for flu vaccines. The USCIS website has a current list of vaccines needed.

[james&olya 1,121]

No, RFEs are not a "problem" other than a nuisance and delay. You answer the RFE and everything is OK. The only other thing is that the medical exam she has before the visa is valid for one year. If you do not file for the AOS within one year of the medical exam, you will have to repeat the medical exam here and it can get pricey (for no particular reason other than you have no choice but to pay)

FWIW if you have the DS 3025 and ALL necessary vaccines there is no reason you would need the I-693. The reason people get RFEs is they think that submitting a DS 3025 alone is all they need to do. NO. They have to submit a DS 3025 that reflects ALL needed vaccines have been received.

The needed vaccines vary from time to time. The thing to do is to check the needed vaccines prior to the medical exam, get the needed vaccines (if any) prior to the medical exam, then bring the documentation of the needed vaccines to the medical exam with you. Make sure you ASK for the DS 3025. They do not always just do it if not asked. THEN hope that the needed vaccines do not change between the time of the medical exam and filing the AOS. For a time the HPV vaccine was needed for women under age 27, but now they deleted that. Also they will periodically insert the need for flu vaccines. The USCIS website has a current list of vaccines needed.

Thanks Gary!