VJ Immigration Information: Request for Help from Community

[KayDeeCee 4,893]

Hi! I wonder if it differs depending on the POE, and whether it's a land or air entry. I entered December 2012 by land, which seemed fairly recent to me - but they may have changed the use of I-94's since then. I also received a new I-94 stapled in my passport the first time I used my advanced parole card at an airport in June 2013 - but not when I entered by land in July 2013. It may be inconsistent for K-1 entries too.

It began April 30, 2013, and it is for air and sea > https://help.cbp.gov/app/answers/detail/a_id/1686/kw/I-94%20Automation

[Ebunoluwa 6,136]

Aloha Captain Ewok,

I think any minor issues that I have had going through the website, guides, forums, etc., have been addressed in the comments above. I would just emphasize the issue of the I-3025 to I-693 Civil Surgeon requirements for those adjusting from K visas. There are a lot of recent posts about this and many people are still confused. Other than that all I can say is thank you for an amazing resource.

I agree.

[Captain Ewok 1,891]

Aloha Captain Ewok,

I think any minor issues that I have had going through the website, guides, forums, etc., have been addressed in the comments above. I would just emphasize the issue of the I-3025 to I-693 Civil Surgeon requirements for those adjusting from K visas. There are a lot of recent posts about this and many people are still confused. Other than that all I can say is thank you for an amazing resource.

Can you point me to the pages with old information and also links to the corrected information (or post the suggested changes here)? I'll make the revisions asap!

Thanks!

[Stevephoto 230]

Can you point me to the pages with old information and also links to the corrected information (or post the suggested changes here)? I'll make the revisions asap!

Thanks!

Perhaps the guide for AOS from K Visas could be modified from this: 11. I-693, Medical Examination of Aliens Seeking Adjustment of Status.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. If you are missing any shots from your overseas medical a I-693 vaccination transcription is required to be completed by seeing a Civil Surgeon to have certain portions of the I-693 completed and have the Civil Surgeon certify the form (sealing the original in an envelope and giving you a copy).

to include:

3. What if I am a K nonimmigrant visa holder and already had a medical exam overseas?

If you were admitted as a:

a. K-1 fiancé(e) or a K-2 child of a K-1 fiancé(e); or as a

b. K-3 spouse of a U.S. citizen or a K-4 child of a K-3 spouse of a U.S. citizen; and

c. You received a medical examination prior to admission, then:

(1) 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, and the medical examination did not reveal a Class A medical condition, or if you did have a Class A medical condition, you received a waiver of inadmissibility and have complied with the terms and conditions on the waiver.

(2) Even if a new medical examination is not required, you must still show proof that you complied with the vaccination requirements. If the vaccination record (DS 3025) was not properly completed and included as part of the original overseas medical examination report, you will have to have the vaccination report completed by a designated civil surgeon. In this case, you are required to submit the vaccination record and page 1 of Form I-693.

Maybe a link to what a "correctly" filled out form looks like?

Thanks again!

[Captain Ewok 1,891]

Perhaps the guide for AOS from K Visas could be modified from this: 11. I-693, Medical Examination of Aliens Seeking Adjustment of Status.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. If you are missing any shots from your overseas medical a I-693 vaccination transcription is required to be completed by seeing a Civil Surgeon to have certain portions of the I-693 completed and have the Civil Surgeon certify the form (sealing the original in an envelope and giving you a copy).

to include:

3. What if I am a K nonimmigrant visa holder and already had a medical exam overseas?

If you were admitted as a:

a. K-1 fiancé(e) or a K-2 child of a K-1 fiancé(e); or as a

b. K-3 spouse of a U.S. citizen or a K-4 child of a K-3 spouse of a U.S. citizen; and

c. You received a medical examination prior to admission, then:

(1) 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, and the medical examination did not reveal a Class A medical condition, or if you did have a Class A medical condition, you received a waiver of inadmissibility and have complied with the terms and conditions on the waiver.

(2) Even if a new medical examination is not required, you must still show proof that you complied with the vaccination requirements. If the vaccination record (DS 3025) was not properly completed and included as part of the original overseas medical examination report, you will have to have the vaccination report completed by a designated civil surgeon. In this case, you are required to submit the vaccination record and page 1 of Form I-693.

Maybe a link to what a "correctly" filled out form looks like?

Thanks again!

This looks great! Can anyone do a quick review? I can post this online afterwards, if so .

Perhaps the guide for AOS from K Visas could be modified from this: 11. I-693, Medical Examination of Aliens Seeking Adjustment of Status.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. If you are missing any shots from your overseas medical a I-693 vaccination transcription is required to be completed by seeing a Civil Surgeon to have certain portions of the I-693 completed and have the Civil Surgeon certify the form (sealing the original in an envelope and giving you a copy).

to include:

3. What if I am a K nonimmigrant visa holder and already had a medical exam overseas?

If you were admitted as a:

a. K-1 fiancé(e) or a K-2 child of a K-1 fiancé(e); or as a

b. K-3 spouse of a U.S. citizen or a K-4 child of a K-3 spouse of a U.S. citizen; and

c. You received a medical examination prior to admission, then:

(1) 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, and the medical examination did not reveal a Class A medical condition, or if you did have a Class A medical condition, you received a waiver of inadmissibility and have complied with the terms and conditions on the waiver.

(2) Even if a new medical examination is not required, you must still show proof that you complied with the vaccination requirements. If the vaccination record (DS 3025) was not properly completed and included as part of the original overseas medical examination report, you will have to have the vaccination report completed by a designated civil surgeon. In this case, you are required to submit the vaccination record and page 1 of Form I-693.

Maybe a link to what a "correctly" filled out form looks like?

Thanks again!

This looks great! Can anyone do a quick review? I can post this online afterwards, if so .

[Hank55 5]

Sorry, I have no advice for improvement however this forum has been a blessing to our efforts.

Thank's for all your work and time invested!

[kitthekat 1,317]

http://www.visajourney.com/content/compare

Is the K-3 ever processed without being converted to a CR-1 along the way? In the notes THIS should be mentioned about the K-3.

I second the suggestion to include in the comparison chart that at this time, the K3 is not going to be any more expeditious than the IR1/CR1 since the current policy is to process the I-130 and I-129F alongside each other. The guide suggests that the K3 has an advantage over the IR1/CR1 in terms of processing time, but in practice, this isn't happening. Would help with all the "K1 or K3" questions that pop up in the "What visa do I need?" forum.

Suggested wording: At this time, K3 visas are rarely issued due to USCIS' policy of processing the I-129F and I-130 petitions concurrently. The approved I-129F petition will be adminstratively closed at the NVC and the case converted to an IR1/CR1 instead.

ETA: Perhaps this could be included in a separate box labelled "Additional Notes on K3" similar to the DCF addendum.

Another suggestion is to remove the addresses in the sample letter of intent to marry for the I-129F (K1) package. Lots of people get confused over whether it should be the address of the intake facility or a particular service centre, when an address really isn't required at all.

Edited January 10, 2014 by kitthekat