process of getting married and getting a green card.

[archit_k 0]

I-693 is the medical examination of aliens, do i get done by myself or do they tell me to see a particular doctor.

[VanessaTony 3,567]

I-693 is the medical examination of aliens, do i get done by myself or do they tell me to see a particular doctor.

You need to get it done yourself by seeing a "civil surgeon". there is a locator on the USCIS site.

[hmh33 117]

See this guide to the whole process: http://www.visajourney.com/content/i130guide2

WRT the I-693, you go to any of the approved civil surgeons in your area and get it done, before you submit any forms to USCIS. Here's a list: https://egov.uscis.gov/crisgwi/go?action=offices.type&OfficeLocator.office_type=CIV

It costs in the range $100-300 depending on which one you go to and which additional vaccinations you need, if any.

[VanessaTony 3,567]

It costs in the range $100-300 depending on which one you go to and which additional vaccinations you need, if any.

I know someone who paid $1500 including immunisations. So... $100-$300 is the "reasonable" price which is why people should shop around!

[archit_k 0]

Evidence of bona fide marrige

1. We have been living together for over 3 years in a rented apartment with lease under our names.

2. We don't have joint accounts.

3. We don't have a child together.

4. Don't own property together.

5. We do have many common friends who can confirm our relationship. What do i need to write on the affidavit, other the basic information about them.

[archit_k 0]

I know someone who paid $1500 including immunisations. So... $100-$300 is the "reasonable" price which is why people should shop around!

That's what i have been reading that it normally cost between $100 to $300 depending upon which vaccination is needed.

I also found out that it cheaper to get vaccinated at your local department of public health.

I live in downtown San Francisco, so everything is three times the normal price so i will getting the vaccination from the department of public health before hand and just go for the physical with the civil surgeon.

What are test's and vaccination are needed to be done.

[hmh33 117]

I went to this guy in SF chinatown and it was something in the range of $150 including a couple of shots.

Dr. Simon K Lee
950 Stockton Street, Suite 202, San Francisco, CA 94108
(415) 837-0888

[archit_k 0]

I went to this guy in SF chinatown and it was something in the range of $150 including a couple of shots.

Dr. Simon K Lee

950 Stockton Street, Suite 202, San Francisco, CA 94108

(415) 837-0888

I was just reading his review on yelp, did you have a previous shots record.

What did he ask to bring with along

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[archit_k 0]

A copy of petitioner's proof of permanent residency. (If applicable)

A copy of petitioner's proof of naturalization. (If applicable)

What does proof of naturalization mean and proof of permanent residency.

[AnotherLostSoul 167]

You need to take the time and read all these both on this forum that people have provided the link for, as well as on USCIS website. You are asking every second question that is actually written down. Please read first, and then if you still have questions, feel free to ask. Not trying to be mean, but you cannot expect to have every question by the minute be answered. You need to read and check out websites, and links. People have provided here numerous ones that are really good to start with, but also if you go to USCIS website you'll see exactly what you need to do, where a civil surgeon is located in your area, and what is proof of naturalization accepted for etc. Please, read all these, okay? And really, I'm not trying to be mean but you need to be a bit more independent, and read things and ask once you have read all the required documentations, and fees. Good luck!

[archit_k 0]

You need to take the time and read all these both on this forum that people have provided the link for, as well as on USCIS website. You are asking every second question that is actually written down. Please read first, and then if you still have questions, feel free to ask. Not trying to be mean, but you cannot expect to have every question by the minute be answered. You need to read and check out websites, and links. People have provided here numerous ones that are really good to start with, but also if you go to USCIS website you'll see exactly what you need to do, where a civil surgeon is located in your area, and what is proof of naturalization accepted for etc. Please, read all these, okay? And really, I'm not trying to be mean but you need to be a bit more independent, and read things and ask once you have read all the required documentations, and fees. Good luck!

I apologize if i am getting on people's nerve, i have read the step by step guide several times and the naturalization, permanent residence and the birth certificate was a little confusing at first.

Again i am sorry, i was just a little scared about this process.

[AnotherLostSoul 167]

Relax! There's nothing to be nervous for! If you are honest, and clear, and have nothing to hide, you'll do just fine. Being nervous and reading that way won't help you. You'll miss the main points, and will screw up. Just breathe! Tons of people have gone through the same process you are going to go through (I did too) and there's really nothing to be nervous about. Take a sheet of paper, and start writing down what forms are needed, what they require. Keep checking online USCIS and this forums visa FAQ page as well as flip back the pages of this forum and you'll realize you'll run out of questions. Organization here is the most important, but if you are nervous then you miss tons of important points, ask many many questions that are well written down, and still going to mess up the forms or the required documents and fail. Really. No reason to be nervous. If you love your future spouse, then no matter what, you guys meant to be together, and will work it out. Remember, if AOS fails, you can always try K1 visa processing from India. If that fails, if she loves you, she might willing to move back with ya, or move together somewhere else. But don't think about these, just one step at a time. Right now, AOS. So, just relax, keep track on a sheet of paper what is needed, check mark what you have already gotten, and in no time you'll realize that it is easy and your package is on its way. Okay? Good luck!

I apologize if i am getting on people's nerve, i have read the step by step guide several times and the naturalization, permanent residence and the birth certificate was a little confusing at first.

Again i am sorry, i was just a little scared about this process.

[archit_k 0]

Well failing to get a AOS would be really bad because i am here on a F1 visa and i still have one year of school left.

[AnotherLostSoul 167]

No, I understand, but believe me, being nervous about it won't help you. But if you are very scared of failing AOS hence totally cutting yourself out of school, you could file next year this time. That way, you'll be finishing school already. You could file just a week before school ends next year. That way, you are done, and nice and legal. After you mailed in the ####### it does not matter if your F1 (I-20) expires as your AOS is pending....

[AnotherLostSoul 167]

One more thing: there's the alternative. That is what I did. You file for AOS this year and you go over to your international adviser and tell him/her that you would like to keep your F1 status. That means while AOS is pending, you are still F1 student. Has bad side, but good side too. Bad side, you still cannot get a job outside of campus and your tuition is still high (if you pay for it). Good side of it though, if AOS fails, you can still stay finish up your school as an F1 student. That is what I chose at the time, it is safe®. Alternatively, you could tell him/her that you no longer want your F1 status, but that will mean that if AOS fails, you have to pack up and go home and cannot finish school. So, I recommend you to choose the first option what I also chose at the time. That way, AOS failing, or not, you can still finish your studies. Or, as I mentioned above, just file next year this time. Good luck!