K1/K3/IR-1/etc... Guides updated

[Captain Ewok 1,891]

K1/K3/IR-1/etc Guides/Flowcharts... updated with revised I-129F and I-130 Filing locations. Also info on the G-1145, E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance, added if it was not there prior. FAQ page revised as well.

If I missed anything please let me know!!

[VanessaTony 3,567]

Could you please amend the AOS guide as well specifically here:

1. Payment(s) as required by USCIS. Be sure to include the payment for both the I-485 and the biometrics fee*. Use a money order so you can track the payment. If a personal check is allowed, use that instead.

Personal cheque IS permitted. It should be recommended as the main payment. Otherwise money order instructions separating the $1010 into $930 and $80 would be good given a limit of $1000 applies to money orders. Also, it should be noted the cheque is made payable to "U.S Department of Homeland Security".

4. Copy of the non US Citizen Spouses Passport (biographical page as well as entry stamps).

This isn't actually required. It's nowhere in the I-485 instructions. The biographical details page only is required for EAD and AP, but not for AOS.

8. A certified copy of your marriage certificate. (If filing for your spouse)

Only a regular photocopy is required, not certified.

9. Two passport-type photos (see specification) of the Non US Citizen Spouse. Write the full name on the back. Place in a plastic bag and label the bag "Photo of <Insert Name>". Attach the bag to a sheet of paper and place behind the corresponding G-325a.

I believe the words "corresponding G-325A are for a K3 AOSer because as a K1, there is only ONE G-325A and that's for the applicant. The word "corresponding" implies that there's more than one G-325A. ALSO, the instructions require "name and alien number printed lightly on back in pencil or felt pen".

11. I-693, Medical Examination of Aliens Seeking Adjustment of Status. If you are a K-1, K-2, K-3 or K-4 visa holder the I-693 instructions state that 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. Regardless of if you are exempt from a medical exam, you are still required to complete certain portions of the I-693 and have a Civil Surgeon certify the form (and seal it in an evelope). Specifically, you will complete Part 1 (Information about you) of the I-693 and provide both the form and your DS-3025 (if you have it, proving your vaccination history) and any proof of required vaccinations that were completed prior to entering the US. If you do not have a copy of your DS-3025 you will need to provide sufficient evidence of your vaccination history to the Civil Surgeon (talk to the civil surgeon's office to discuss what vaccination records they accept as proof). If you do not have proof of your vaccination history the Civil Surgeon may insist on re-administering all the required vaccinations prior to completing the I-693. Once the Civil Surgeon has has verified that all required vaccinations have been performed, they will complete form I-693 Part 2 (the vaccination section) and Part 5 (the Civil Surgeon's Certification). They will then seal the form in an envelope and return it to you.

This is incorrect. Only if the DS-3025 is marked "incomplete" is a I-693 required to be completed. A pinned topic on this matter states as much. It isn't in the "download these forms" section either.

[Captain Ewok 1,891]

Personal cheque IS permitted. It should be recommended as the main payment. Otherwise money order instructions separating the $1010 into $930 and $80 would be good given a limit of $1000 applies to money orders. Also, it should be noted the cheque is made payable to "U.S Department of Homeland Security".

done

This isn't actually required. It's nowhere in the I-485 instructions. The biographical details page only is required for EAD and AP, but not for AOS.

The instructions say you need a copy of the visa. To be safe we recommend the entry stamp for that visa as well as a copy of the biometrics page (to tell a complete story of the visa -- who's visa, what us visa, what date you entered on that visa).

Only a regular photocopy is required, not certified.

noted but recommend a certified copy if available

I believe the words "corresponding G-325A are for a K3 AOSer because as a K1, there is only ONE G-325A and that's for the applicant. The word "corresponding" implies that there's more than one G-325A. ALSO, the instructions require "name and alien number printed lightly on back in pencil or felt pen".

language revised

This is incorrect. Only if the DS-3025 is marked "incomplete" is a I-693 required to be completed. A pinned topic on this matter states as much. It isn't in the "download these forms" section either.

Revised. Please double check my revision.