Nov. 2009 K-1 filers, moving on to AOS

[KisK 0]

I unfortunately can't help you with the name change. I have no idea how to go about that.

As for the DS-3025, I would contact the doctor who did your exam for the K-1, and see if they can fax/mail you a copy of the DS-3025 (just like Naddy suggested) before shelling out the money for a civil surgeon. Otherwise, is there a record you have of your vaccinations elsewhere, or one that you can get? My guess would be that if you don't have any documentation of the vaccinations, they will require you to get ALL of them, which would be a major pain in the a$$ (literally and figuratively!)

Thanks guys, I'll call the doctor tomorrow. I do have a record of the vaccinations I got for my medical, just not the form.

[Drue & Naddy 0]

Great help there Naddy! I too will be changing my name.So it seems like we will need to make 2 trips to the SSA office then right?I do already have my ssn though.I am very confused still.

how did u get already a SSN? u came as a student or something?

Then you will just have to go to the SSA to change your name on it after the wedding no worries

For the name, I just took his, it's easier for me, plus nobody was able to spell my family name right

[JohnAnwesha 4]

how did u get already a SSN? u came as a student or something?

Then you will just have to go to the SSA to change your name on it after the wedding no worries

For the name, I just took his, it's easier for me, plus nobody was able to spell my family name right

Yes Naddy,I was a student and worked there so I have one.I hope its as easy as you say dear,I really do not want to be running around.I think we all need a break from the Government.

So did you just have your new name on the marriage certificate?I mean is that the first place one mentions the brand new name?Sorry if I sound naive!

[KisK 0]

Well, I called my doctor, and he doesn't have a copy of the DS 3025, but he said he can fill out a new one for me and fax it - do you guys think that is acceptable?

Off to errands now - just realized I have to get 6 passport pictures for this.... Immigrations will sure have a lot of pictures of me/us by the time I get my GC :)

[that_girl 9]

Well, I called my doctor, and he doesn't have a copy of the DS 3025, but he said he can fill out a new one for me and fax it - do you guys think that is acceptable?

Off to errands now - just realized I have to get 6 passport pictures for this.... Immigrations will sure have a lot of pictures of me/us by the time I get my GC :)

It's so silly how many they need, isn't it? Especially since they take MORE of them at the biometrics. Seriously, people?!

I'd say that's a good thing to try (with the DS-3025) because it will save you a trip to the civil surgeon, and some money! But make a photocopy just in case!

[Drue & Naddy 0]

Yes Naddy,I was a student and worked there so I have one.I hope its as easy as you say dear,I really do not want to be running around.I think we all need a break from the Government.

So did you just have your new name on the marriage certificate?I mean is that the first place one mentions the brand new name?Sorry if I sound naive!

np Anwesha

on the marriage licence, you put your old name, cos it's Anwesha X marrying Jhon Y, not Anwesha Y marrying Jhon Y lol

you put your new name on the AOS application, and when you go change ur name at the SSA

[doghandler 2]

Hey buddies! Hope you're all good. I've got only 7 more sleeps to go!

Am totally off-topic here, but to all US citizens, I just want to know what your monthly bill is for TV/phone & internet. I've just been quoted $105 by AT&T a month for basic TV package (just free channels) unlimited long distance calls and internet. Comporium was even more expensive. I think this is my very first culture shock, cos the costs of these things in the UK would be half of that! I cannot believe it! All opinions welcome!

[that_girl 9]

Hey buddies! Hope you're all good. I've got only 7 more sleeps to go!

Am totally off-topic here, but to all US citizens, I just want to know what your monthly bill is for TV/phone & internet. I've just been quoted $105 by AT&T a month for basic TV package (just free channels) unlimited long distance calls and internet. Comporium was even more expensive. I think this is my very first culture shock, cos the costs of these things in the UK would be half of that! I cannot believe it! All opinions welcome!

This may not be true everywhere, but anywhere that I've lived, there's basically one company that has a monopoly on the area's cable TV/internet (here in Miami, it's comcast, for example). A total pain in the butt, because they can just charge whatever they want, and you pay it or are out of luck.

Generally, I think you can expect to pay about $50/mo for just internet, but I don't really know about TV or landline phone... Have you thought about just having a cell phone and no landline? That's the route many people are taking, presumably because it's less expensive...

[doghandler 2]

This may not be true everywhere, but anywhere that I've lived, there's basically one company that has a monopoly on the area's cable TV/internet (here in Miami, it's comcast, for example). A total pain in the butt, because they can just charge whatever they want, and you pay it or are out of luck.

Generally, I think you can expect to pay about $50/mo for just internet, but I don't really know about TV or landline phone... Have you thought about just having a cell phone and no landline? That's the route many people are taking, presumably because it's less expensive...

Thanks hun

Yep, that's definately my first culture shock. You've confirmed it. It DOES cost that. That's one thing the Brits should be thankful for. In the UK, internet alone can be a low as $10 a month. I'll tell them to stop bitchin about their tiny bills right now!

[Drue & Naddy 0]

Hey buddies! Hope you're all good. I've got only 7 more sleeps to go!

Am totally off-topic here, but to all US citizens, I just want to know what your monthly bill is for TV/phone & internet. I've just been quoted $105 by AT&T a month for basic TV package (just free channels) unlimited long distance calls and internet. Comporium was even more expensive. I think this is my very first culture shock, cos the costs of these things in the UK would be half of that! I cannot believe it! All opinions welcome!

We pay 122.41$ with charter for unlimited national/long distance call, tv with lots of channels and max speed internet connection. it's expensive, but we have no choice, it's that? or internet via the phone

We just sent the AoS application , I look like a Wanted bandit on the passport photos lol

God, I just remembered I forgot to write my name on the back of the pictures , I hope it won't cost a problem

[Drue & Naddy 0]

o.o (double post)

Edited June 21, 2010 by Drue & Naddy

[doghandler 2]

Confirmed. The Brits don't know they are born with such cheap telecommunication costs!

Good luck with AOS Naddy. Why do all official photos turn out awful? I don't even look human on my passport pic.

[that_girl 9]

Confirmed. The Brits don't know they are born with such cheap telecommunication costs!

Good luck with AOS Naddy. Why do all official photos turn out awful? I don't even look human on my passport pic.

At least we don't live in New Zealand! They have caps on usage because there's just a teensy cable connecting them to the rest of the internetz.

And hey, Mrs. D: Most of us don't realize how cheap our petrol is here (all jokes about BP aside), so the extra you pay for internet/TV/phone, you'll make up for at the pump.

Also, let it be known that I look like an angst-ridden Harry Potter in my passport photo.

[KisK 0]

Got the vaccination form from the Hungarian doctor - thanks guys for the advice! Now do I understand correctly that I don't need to send the I-693 in at all, just the DS 3025 and hope to get away without an RFE. Is that what you did Megan?

Naddy, congrats on sending it off - right behind you!!!

[that_girl 9]

Got the vaccination form from the Hungarian doctor - thanks guys for the advice! Now do I understand correctly that I don't need to send the I-693 in at all, just the DS 3025 and hope to get away without an RFE. Is that what you did Megan?

Naddy, congrats on sending it off - right behind you!!!

Yup, we just sent the DS-3025. So far, no RFEs!