Dec. 2009 K-1 filers filing for AOS

[EXsoon2wed 0]

Tanya,

Congrats on your marriage!

We bought a puppy to keep Carol company while I am at work. Also, she chats online with family and friends to occupy her time.

Try to find a chat room either here on Visa Journey or some where else that has the same interests as you.

Good luck with your AOS process.

Thank you Mark!

Yes most of the time that my husband is away, I chat with my friends and family online. The idea of a puppy crossed our minds but too bad we are not allowed to have puppies as we are staying in an apartment. I also keep myself busy by cooking good food for him, but he is gaining weight! LOL!

Just one bit of advice for those who are about to file their AOS. I had my full medical back in the Philippines but I had to get a TD shot here to complete my vaccinations. It was a challenge finding a civil surgeon who will do the shot and just fill in the vaccinations part of the I-693 as most of them insist that I should have a full medical again. Some of them are not aware that medical exams done outside the US are valid within one year but some just want to make more money from you. Finally we were able to find a Portugese civil surgeon in Newark, NJ. The receptionist at first insisted on the full medical, good thing I printed out the instruction pages of the I-693. She said that I should just tell the doctor about it coz she never encountered such case as mine. The doctor was very nice and he knew exactly what to do, without any hesitations. We only paid $61 for the shot and medical transcriptions compared to a full medical that can cost more than $200. Hope this info helps.

Goodluck to everyone and best wishes!

Tanya

[Norm and Missy 0]

Hey guys... Still trailing behind, but hope to be here soon talking about Missuzu's AOS.

If you hadn't heard, we finally got our NOA 2... 7 months after the NOA 1 (and that is without an RFE!) Then the file flew through the NVC and the US consulate in Rio de Janeiro... Missuzu's interview is set for October 19.

Hope to see y'all soon in here.

[Jared and May 16]

Getting married on 9/8.. So I'll be back in a few days with questions.

[A and S 0]

Hey Guys and Gals,

I feel like taking a big breath after all of the plans from the wedding, but I guess we need to get the AOS done soon. I am assuming a few things so let me ask. Allie's entry date was at the end of June. We need to file AOS before the 90 days is up for the K-1. Correct?

And the fee is $1010 and $600 for our son who is 5, correct? Total of $1610.

Good to see the Rumrunner is still afloat. It has been an amazing trip and I look forward to the day when Allie and I no longer have to worry about the next government form that we have to fill out.... I'm sure everyone feels the same.

Steve

[Mark and Carol 4]

Hey Guys and Gals,

I feel like taking a big breath after all of the plans from the wedding, but I guess we need to get the AOS done soon. I am assuming a few things so let me ask. Allie's entry date was at the end of June. We need to file AOS before the 90 days is up for the K-1. Correct?

And the fee is $1010 and $600 for our son who is 5, correct? Total of $1610.

Good to see the Rumrunner is still afloat. It has been an amazing trip and I look forward to the day when Allie and I no longer have to worry about the next government form that we have to fill out.... I'm sure everyone feels the same.

Steve

Steve,

You don't have to file before 90 days, but your fiance's legal status as a K1 expires after 90 days, married or not. The only way to protect your legal status is to apply for Adjustment of Status, and the only way to maintain continuous legal status is to file for AOS before the K1 visa expires. Many people have filed after 90 days without any problems, but try to file beforehand if possible. I don't know how the USCIS expects us to plan for the wedding so family members can attend, obtain enough physical evidence as proof of relationship living in the same household, and file for AOS within 90 days. I'm going to do my best to file within the 90 days, but I'm not sure if I'll make it.

Congrats on your wedding and good luck with filing AOS.

Edited August 31, 2010 by Mark and Carol

[Martyshk 137]

Mark,

You don't need to include any evidence with your AOS packet. They don't really expect K-1 holders to provide any, given the short time window between POE-AOS.

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Update:

Got a second biometrics appointment letter. First time we went in - the fingerprints weren't good enough for the FBI, apparently.

At least Daria's A# is correct on this notice... but now it's missing a receipt number.... just can't catch a break with these guys.

We are going to try a walk-in tomorrow morning. I am 50/50 on them rejecting the fingerprints again.

Also, for some reason, both EAD and AOS were touched 8/30, 10 days after biometrics... wonder ####### they are doing.

In any case, keep this thread going.

~ Captain Martyshk

[Mark and Carol 4]

Mark,

You don't need to include any evidence with your AOS packet. They don't really expect K-1 holders to provide any, given the short time window between POE-AOS.

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Update:

Got a second biometrics appointment letter. First time we went in - the fingerprints weren't good enough for the FBI, apparently.

At least Daria's A# is correct on this notice... but now it's missing a receipt number.... just can't catch a break with these guys.

We are going to try a walk-in tomorrow morning. I am 50/50 on them rejecting the fingerprints again.

Also, for some reason, both EAD and AOS were touched 8/30, 10 days after biometrics... wonder ####### they are doing.

In any case, keep this thread going.

~ Captain Martyshk

Cap't,

Thanks for the info. I was under the impression that for the AOS, you needed to show that both of you lived in the same household. Providing bank accounts, utility bills, credit cards with both names on the account with your home address. After researching the AOS info on VJ, I can't find any mention requiring this evidence...that makes it alot easier to file.

Good luck with your second biometrics appointment.

[sowmyak 0]

Thank you Mark!

Yes most of the time that my husband is away, I chat with my friends and family online. The idea of a puppy crossed our minds but too bad we are not allowed to have puppies as we are staying in an apartment. I also keep myself busy by cooking good food for him, but he is gaining weight! LOL!

Just one bit of advice for those who are about to file their AOS. I had my full medical back in the Philippines but I had to get a TD shot here to complete my vaccinations. It was a challenge finding a civil surgeon who will do the shot and just fill in the vaccinations part of the I-693 as most of them insist that I should have a full medical again. Some of them are not aware that medical exams done outside the US are valid within one year but some just want to make more money from you. Finally we were able to find a Portugese civil surgeon in Newark, NJ. The receptionist at first insisted on the full medical, good thing I printed out the instruction pages of the I-693. She said that I should just tell the doctor about it coz she never encountered such case as mine. The doctor was very nice and he knew exactly what to do, without any hesitations. We only paid $61 for the shot and medical transcriptions compared to a full medical that can cost more than $200. Hope this info helps.

Goodluck to everyone and best wishes!

Tanya

Hey Guys,

Nice to see a thread for the dec filers!

Just to chip in, I didnot visit a civil surgeon in the US at all to file for my AOS. I just sent a copy of the medical records that were obtained as a part of the K1 process. There has been some discussion on this on visajourney. I just figured if i needed to do anything more i'd get an RFE and since I would get my AP and EAD independent of it, an RFE wouldn't affect me all that much. I guess there is nothing wrong in getting it out of the way, I was just lazy i also read that ppl have been approved with just the k1 meds.

Well, my AP and EAD are approved and I will let you guys know about the green card.

Sowmya

Edited September 3, 2010 by sowmyak

[Mark and Carol 4]

Hey Guys,

Nice to see a thread for the dec filers!

Just to chip in, I didnot visit a civil surgeon in the US at all to file for my AOS. I just sent a copy of the medical records that were obtained as a part of the K1 process. There has been some discussion on this on visajourney. I just figured if i needed to do anything more i'd get an RFE and since I would get my AP and EAD independent of it, an RFE wouldn't affect me all that much. I guess there is nothing wrong in getting it out of the way, I was just lazy i also read that ppl have been approved with just the k1 meds.

Well, my AP and EAD are approved and I will let you guys know about the green card.

Sowmya

Sowmya,

You are not required to have another medical examination as long as your Form I-485 is filed within one year of your overseas medical examination. Only if your DS-3025 is marked "incomplete" is a I-693 required to be completed. If it is marked as such (incomplete) you are required to complete certain portions of the I-693 and have a Civil Surgeon certify the form (and seal it in an evelope).

On another note: If you are required to attend an interview, one of the most critical items requested will be "evidence of the relationship" which proves that your marriage is true and faithful (i.e. photos, joint checking account, joint lease, joint mortgage, and birth certificates of children if any, etc.).

You can find this info in the step-by-step guide on how to file for AOS for K1 and K3 visa holders.

Good luck with your AOS process.

Edited September 3, 2010 by Mark and Carol

[jj7000 1]

Hi everyone, just started reading about AOS process, it is good to see December filers still sticking together. Good luck to all , I have about three weeks until my fiancee and son are here.

[Jared and May 16]

I'm filing next week after we get married (Wed).. Pulling my sh*t together this week.. Big wedding in October.. Can't wait for honeymoon in Dec.

[PanamaJack 1]

Hey Everyone,

We sent in our I-485 8-12-10 and got a recipt dated 8-19-10 but nothing else after that.. No Bio appt. nothing..I called them and was told it can take up to 30 days to get the notice..I guess you were lucky Capt. You had your rather quickly...

BTW. Today is our 2 month wedding annaversary...

[Jared and May 16]

Married on Wednesday.. Let the games begin.

[Mark and Carol 4]

Married on Wednesday.. Let the games begin.

Jared,

Congrats on your marriage!!!

Our wedding is in 10 days...I can't wait for it to be over. So much planning and not to mention all the money spent.

Good luck with your AOS process.

[Jared and May 16]

Thanks, just putting the final touches on the AOS paperwork.. Plan on sending it out next week..

It's much easier to wait when May is here.. :thumbs: