Some interesting information for those K1's from Australia who are going through/will go through the AOS in NYC

[Steve and Amara 0]

hi all,

Just some friendly information to share with you all in regards to my recent experiences when filing my AOS in NYC.

I am an Australian resident, I had my full medical in Melbourne,Australia. The doctor was the designated medical practitioner as set by the DOHS. The docter was Dr. Charles Okraglic.

1. Make sure you get a copy of the medical from the doctor after you have your medical check. The doctor will sign and seal one copy and then they should give you a copy. The doctor listed above wasnt aware that as a K1 holder you may need a copy of that medical to give to the civil surgeon when they transcribe your vaccination supplement as part of the I-634.

2. Get all your required vaccinations in Australia; thus you are able to claim them on Medicare or your own Private medical insurance.

3. Get the doctor to test you for TB; they do a skin test. The doctor will need to write on the medical form whether you tested postitive or not.

4. Bring your xrays to America with you. I had to do the skin test for TB, luckily it was all fine, though if I had shown a skin irritation, I would have required to show them my chest xrays or have more done.

5. Take a copy of all your vaccination records (originals if possible) to the civil surgeon.

6. If you are in the NYC area, go to Dr Noel Smith. 325 Broadway, NYC. He is a listed civil surgeon. Dr Smith did my vaccination supplement for $50.00 on the 29/5/09.

When I had spoken to the receptionist they had told me that possibly it would/could cost me anywhere from $175 - $250. When I went into the doctor, I explained to Dr Smith that I was up to date with my vaccinations etc. Dr Smith had a look at the copy of my medical in Australia and then completed the medical supplement, signed off on it, seal it in an envelope and gave me a copy. VERY EASY...

highly recommended!!!!

Remember to bring all paperwork with you and that you medical I-643 for your AOS will have you with (possibly) your new surname (if you choose to change your name).

ps.

NYC city hall require you to register for your marriage license at least a day before you GO INTO THE OFFICE WITH YOUR FIANCE/E. You have to do this online.

After your married, you can take the signed marriage license into City Hall (within 10 days) and have the certificate issued to you on the spot.

Certified copies can be done too ($25.00 for the first one, $15 for everyone after that).