August 2008 AOS Filers

[Jeraly 4]

Ok - next dumb question... Do I put my married name or my maiden name on the I-485?

Wow... it's like being a n00b all over again

Songbird - have some popcorn

I could use the company... I've *just* started looking at the forms for the first time in months and I want to cry!!

[English Muffin 59]

Ok - next dumb question... Do I put my married name or my maiden name on the I-485?

Use your married name.

Of course I'm assuming that's the name you want on your Green Card?

[Shannon and David 0]

I was informed at my medical that they can approve the K-1 without the medical requirements but that these were required to adjust status so I don't think there is any getting around it... will look more into it though but think I am stuck with it

Ah well, who can't afford another $160 on a single income?!?!?!

That's weird... didn't you have a medical exam in your home country? And you passed it? So, therefore you had your medical before the new requirements went into effect. You may need additional vaccines (my husband did and he had his medical in March, but it was just a second round of the MMR vaccine) but they should NOT be from the new list.

I would keep calling around and see what kind of a deal you can get. Did you already use the CS locator? I paid $25 for the transcription and the list of other required vaccines. That's it!!! The office I called was VERY informed about all the new and old requirements.

We're still getting our #######...err, I mean, our paperwork...together to file for AOS, but I'm pretty sure we will be August filers. Can I have some popcorn too or do I have to file first?

This morning I read on a thread about Michael Phelps on another board that he eats three chocolate chip pancakes for breakfast every morning (along with a few pounds of other food) and I've been obsessing about food ever since.

Ha ha! #######! That's how I felt too. (And Micheal eats an incredible amt of food daily! Scary that Baltimorean, ha ha! Go Baltimore, go!)

Ok - next dumb question... Do I put my married name or my maiden name on the I-485?

Wow... it's like being a n00b all over again

Songbird - have some popcorn

I could use the company... I've *just* started looking at the forms for the first time in months and I want to cry!!

I don't know the answer to this one. I've seen in other threads though that people should put their married name on it. Don't quote me on this one though. It was easy for my husband!

The forms won't take as long as you think they will. Just gather together your papers from the I-129F submission and your stuff from the Embassy interview and you'll fly through it!

[mendeleev 68]

Well, we're in this cohort, too. Mailed the AOS packet earlier today.

[Jeraly 4]

Ok - next dumb question... Do I put my married name or my maiden name on the I-485?

Use your married name.

Of course I'm assuming that's the name you want on your Green Card?

Hrmm... let me think about that...

I was informed at my medical that they can approve the K-1 without the medical requirements but that these were required to adjust status so I don't think there is any getting around it... will look more into it though but think I am stuck with it

Ah well, who can't afford another $160 on a single income?!?!?!

That's weird... didn't you have a medical exam in your home country? And you passed it? So, therefore you had your medical before the new requirements went into effect. You may need additional vaccines (my husband did and he had his medical in March, but it was just a second round of the MMR vaccine) but they should NOT be from the new list.

I would keep calling around and see what kind of a deal you can get. Did you already use the CS locator? I paid $25 for the transcription and the list of other required vaccines. That's it!!! The office I called was VERY informed about all the new and old requirements.

I had my medical after the new requirements went into effect though - that is why I need the HPV vaccine. The vaccines don't have to be up to date to pass the medical, they just have to be completed prior to AOS. I opted to get the HPV done here as it wasn't available on the NHS in the UK and would have cost me more to get done there...

[adonis123 2]

Ok - next dumb question... Do I put my married name or my maiden name on the I-485?

Use your married name.

Of course I'm assuming that's the name you want on your Green Card?

Hrmm... let me think about that...

I was informed at my medical that they can approve the K-1 without the medical requirements but that these were required to adjust status so I don't think there is any getting around it... will look more into it though but think I am stuck with it

Ah well, who can't afford another $160 on a single income?!?!?!

That's weird... didn't you have a medical exam in your home country? And you passed it? So, therefore you had your medical before the new requirements went into effect. You may need additional vaccines (my husband did and he had his medical in March, but it was just a second round of the MMR vaccine) but they should NOT be from the new list.

I would keep calling around and see what kind of a deal you can get. Did you already use the CS locator? I paid $25 for the transcription and the list of other required vaccines. That's it!!! The office I called was VERY informed about all the new and old requirements.

I had my medical after the new requirements went into effect though - that is why I need the HPV vaccine. The vaccines don't have to be up to date to pass the medical, they just have to be completed prior to AOS. I opted to get the HPV done here as it wasn't available on the NHS in the UK and would have cost me more to get done there...

I walked in and had my Biometrics done today!!! It was a walk in as it was originally scheduled for 08/28/08. it was a piece of cake!!!!!!!!!! No questions asked.

[Jeraly 4]

I can't see your timeline - when did you file?

[Jeraly 4]

Goodness - I had to rescue this - it fell off the first page!! Are there no other August filers? Too hot to get married in summer or something??!!!

[weedebz 0]

Just thought I'd pop in. No updates to add.

[English Muffin 59]

Just thought I'd pop in. No updates to add.

Debz. Join us in Aly's chat room!

[Jeraly 4]

AHH! This is where she was hiding! Typical! The first thread I checked as well!! Booo!

[sh3l33t 0]

So i started the Waiting game yesterday,i guess i am a August filer.

So everyone else on here seems to be K1 visa's ?and the such,is anyone else out there a VWP AOS ? forgive me if my terminology is sketchy but this whole thing isbrand new since last week,im still getting used to the being married idea ! LOL although we have learnt in the past few days since researching and filling in all the paperwork that we were both stressed but stayed happy and in love,not a single row,i fully recommend AOS forms and filing to test any marriage ! ;-)

So is there any experience out there of VWP AOS,any issues ? problems ?

Good luck to everyone and best wishes in your Visa Journey's

[sh3l33t 0]

can anyone tell me what my service centre is ?

I sent everything to chicago lockbox (filed everything concurrenlty) i am in Florida.

Does that mean my service centre is Miami as i am close to Miami field office ?

and does all the forms get processed by the same service centre ?orewhat i mean is if you file concurrenly will each form get sent somewhere seperate

thanks and good luck

[phicha 0]

I have started this thread ready to start Aos in August.

Hello to all AOS august filer's, im about to file my AOS next week...hope this would make a lot easier for us and the process will run smoothly and timely. God Bless us all!

[Jeraly 4]

https://egov.uscis.gov/crisgwi/go?action=of....office_type=LO

If you enter your zip code here it will tell you your local office