Pls help with AOS EAD AP checklist

[Manileña Heart 0]

Hi there

K-1 here and we are preparing to file for my AOS EAD and AP in a single package. Can you kindly tell me if I missed out on something or any tips for filing? PLS NOTE that I had my partial vaccination in the Phils and was told that i can take the rest here in US. Thanks soooo much!!!

ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS

- Cover Letter

▪ G-1145: Form for E-notification

▪ Payment: Check in the amount of $1070 payable to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security

▪ I- I- 485

- Copy of Birth Certificate

- Form G-325A, Biographic Information Sheet

- Two (2) passport size pictures

- Copy of DS-3025 Vaccination Documentation Worksheet (in place of I-693A - also included page 4 of I-485 instructions)

- Copy of Form I-797 Notice of Action (I-129F, K-1 Approval Notice)

- Certified Copy of Marriage Certificate

- Copy of Form I-94: Arrival/Departure record

- Copy of Passport Biographical Details page

- Copy of Passport USA Entry Visa Stamp

- Copy of K-1 visa page in passport

- I-864 Affidavit of Support Signed, Dated

o Federal income tax return, including W-2s for the years 2011, 2012, 2013

o Letter of employment

o Copy of recent pay stubs (3 months)

o Copy of passport page

Approved Parole

- Cover Letter

▪ G-1145: Form for E-notification

▪ I-131: Application for Travel Document (Advanced Parole)

- Copy of K-1 visa page in passport

- Copy of Passport Biographical Page

- Copy of Passport USA Entry Stamp

- Two (2) passport size pictures

- Copy of Marriage Certificate

- Copy of Form I-797 Notice of Action (I-129F, K-1 Approval Notice)

- Copy of Form I-94: Arrival/Departure record

Employment Authorisation Document

- Cover Letter

▪ G-1145: Form

▪ I-765 Application for Employment Authorization

- Copy of K-1 visa page in passport

- Copy of Passport Biographical Page

- Copy of Passport USA Entry Stamp

- Two (2) passport size pictures

- Copy of Marriage Certificate

- Copy of Form I-797 Notice of Action (I-129 F, K-1 Approval Notice)

- Copy of Form I-94: Arrival/Departure record

My questions :

1. Is this complete, I really don't want to make a mistake

2. Does it help that I will have three cover letters and repeated items for each of the three documents like passport photos, marriage certif?

3. I saw a link that there's a special filing regulation for those in Texas but I couldn't open the link, is this true?

4. Does anyone have an idea how much my additional vaccines will cost?

THANKS SOOOO MUCH!!!

Edited July 19, 2014 by CnYforever

[feli114 65]

You only need one cover letter, 2 passport photos, 1 copy of arrival record, 1 I797, 1 G 1145, etc. No need to duplicate everything

[supu 0]

In our case later on we got an RFE asking for affidavits from friends or family stating they know about your marraige and your relationship.

[KayDeeCee 4,896]

You can use a cover letter for each application, even if sent altogether. You do include 2 passport photos for each application as well. There are some extra unnecessary duplicates for the EAD and AP, but it won't hurt anything.

Affidavits from friends and family to prove valid marriage for AOS from a K-1 is something I have only seen asked from the above poster. They are not a requirement, and is very unusual.

The form you are not sending is the I-693, no A on the end of it. If you did not receive all the required vaccinations at the time of the K-1 medical and had them marked off on a properly filled out DS-3025, then you do need to see a civil surgeon to get the missing vaccinations and vaccinations transcribed onto an I-693. See this post > http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/428381-i-693-report-of-medical-examination-and-vaccination-report/?p=6206232

~ Moved from Philippines regional to AOS from Family Based Visas ~

[Hank_ 9,174]

The I-693 is NOT required with the I-485 with the K-1 unless there was a special medical condition noted (rare). The required form per page 4, section 7c of the I-485 instructions is the DS-3025. The below quote is from a correspondence I had with a USCIS Iiaison:

"In some situations a K-1 or K-2 visa holder may need to submit the Form I-693. They are not required to have another medical examination as long as the Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, is filed within one year of the overseas medical examination, the medical examination did not reveal a Class A medical condition, or if there was a Class A medical condition, they received a waiver of inadmissibility and have complied with the terms and conditions on the waiver. "

[Hank_ 9,174]

Hi there

K-1 here and we are preparing to file for my AOS EAD and AP in a single package. Can you kindly tell me if I missed out on something or any tips for filing? PLS NOTE that I had my partial vaccination in the Phils and was told that i can take the rest here in US. Thanks soooo much!!!

ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS

- Cover Letter

▪ G-1145: Form for E-notification

▪ Payment: Check in the amount of $1070 payable to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security

▪ I- I- 485

- Copy of Birth Certificate

- Form G-325A, Biographic Information Sheet

- Two (2) passport size pictures

- Copy of DS-3025 Vaccination Documentation Worksheet (in place of I-693 - also included page 4 of I-485 instructions)

- Copy of Form I-797 Notice of Action (I-129F, K-1 Approval Notice)

- Certified Copy of Marriage Certificate

- Copy of Form I-94: Arrival/Departure record

- Copy of Passport Biographical Details page

- Copy of Passport USA Entry Visa Stamp

- Copy of K-1 visa page in passport

- I-864 Affidavit of Support Signed, Dated

o Federal income tax return, including W-2s for the years 2011, 2012, 2013

o Letter of employment

o Copy of recent pay stubs (3 months)

o Copy of passport page

Approved Parole

- Cover Letter

▪ G-1145: Form for E-notification

▪ I-131: Application for Travel Document (Advanced Parole)

- Copy of K-1 visa page in passport

- Copy of Passport Biographical Page

- Copy of Passport USA Entry Stamp

- Two (2) passport size pictures

- Copy of Marriage Certificate

- Copy of Form I-797 Notice of Action (I-129F, K-1 Approval Notice)

- Copy of Form I-94: Arrival/Departure record

Employment Authorisation Document

- Cover Letter

▪ G-1145: Form

▪ I-765 Application for Employment Authorization

- Copy of K-1 visa page in passport

- Copy of Passport Biographical Page

- Copy of Passport USA Entry Stamp

- Two (2) passport size pictures

- Copy of Marriage Certificate

- Copy of Form I-797 Notice of Action (I-129 F, K-1 Approval Notice)

- Copy of Form I-94: Arrival/Departure record

My questions :

1. Is this complete, I really don't want to make a mistake

2. Does it help that I will have three cover letters and repeated items for each of the three documents like passport photos, marriage certif?

3. I saw a link that there's a special filing regulation for those in Texas but I couldn't open the link, is this true?

4. Does anyone have an idea how much my additional vaccines will cost?

THANKS SOOOO MUCH!!!

A copy of the DS-3025 is correct for most, exception would be those noted with a special medical condition. And for sure include page 4 of the I-485 instructions, with section 7c highlighted stapled to your copy of the DS-3025 as there are some adjudicators that don't know their own requirements with regard to the K-1.

[KayDeeCee 4,896]

The I-693 is NOT required with the I-485 with the K-1 unless there was a special medical condition noted (rare). The required form per page 4, section 7c of the I-485 instructions is the DS-3025. The below quote is from a correspondence I had with a USCIS Iiaison:

"In some situations a K-1 or K-2 visa holder may need to submit the Form I-693. They are not required to have another medical examination as long as the Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, is filed within one year of the overseas medical examination, the medical examination did not reveal a Class A medical condition, or if there was a Class A medical condition, they received a waiver of inadmissibility and have complied with the terms and conditions on the waiver. "

That is true. A new medical is not required. However, the OP mentioned not getting all their vaccinations. If you do not have all the required vaccinations marked off on the DS-3025, then you DO need to see a civil surgeon to get missing vaccinations and have the vaccinations transcribed onto the I-693. Not everyone can just send in a copy of the DS-3025 and be fine. Some countries do not even give vaccinations or the DS-3025. The required vaccinations are important, not just the fact that no medical is required. The detailed information contained in Nich-Nick's post is completely accurate.

Page 5 #3 c. (2) of the I-693 instructions>

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.

[Hank_ 9,174]

That is true. A new medical is not required. However, the OP mentioned not getting all their vaccinations. If you do not have all the required vaccinations marked off on the DS-3025, then you DO need to see a civil surgeon to get missing vaccinations and have the vaccinations transcribed onto the I-693. Not everyone can just send in a copy of the DS-3025 and be fine. Some countries do not even give vaccinations or the DS-3025. The required vaccinations are important, not just the fact that no medical is required. The detailed information contained in Nich-Nick's post is completely accurate.

Page 5 #3 c. (2) of the I-693 instructions>

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.

Not talking about a medical, talking about the need for the I-693 for the K-1 AOS... that is not required.

And yes if there are required vaccinations missing that is another story as well, but even that depends on the vaccination missing. I know of a growing number of K-1 that send in the DS-3025 with the (suggested) copy of the instructions page and have had ZERO issues. Of course these people are all from the Philippines doing this...

This person is Philippines and does have a DS-3025. If for some countries they don't issue a DS-3025 then the I-693 is required... no choice then.

[kitthekat 1,317]

Not talking about a medical, talking about the need for the I-693 for the K-1 AOS... that is not required.

And yes if there are required vaccinations missing that is another story as well, but even that depends on the vaccination missing. I know of a growing number of K-1 that send in the DS-3025 with the (suggested) copy of the instructions page and have had ZERO issues. Of course these people are all from the Philippines doing this...

don't you think you should at least try to find out what vaccinations the OP is missing before advising that she does not need the I-693? case in point, this thread, where you argued that the OP did not need the I-693, then later recanted because you realised you misread. it has less to do with what country the OP is from, and everything to do with what is marked on their DS-3025.

OP -- if you post a scanned copy of your DS-3025 with your personal information redacted, members here will be able to see if anything is missing.

[KayDeeCee 4,896]

Not talking about a medical, talking about the need for the I-693 for the K-1 AOS... that is not required.

And yes if there are required vaccinations missing that is another story as well, but even that depends on the vaccination missing. I know of a growing number of K-1 that send in the DS-3025 with the (suggested) copy of the instructions page and have had ZERO issues. Of course these people are all from the Philippines doing this...

This person is Philippines and does have a DS-3025. If for some countries they don't issue a DS-3025 then the I-693 is required... no choice then.

You are contradicting yourself in your own words here. You are arguing that no I-693 is needed at all, then stating that is needed if vaccinations are missing. That is exactly what I was saying and pointing out. If the DS-3025 is not properly filled out and all the required vaccinations were not given, then they need to see a civil surgeon to get an I-693 for the vaccinations, not get the whole medical again. It does not matter if they are from the Philippines. The same instructions apply to all countries.

Sometimes the DS-3025 is not marked off correctly by the panel physician, and sometimes they are missing vaccinations that are required. I have seen posts from people from the Philippines post about it, and seen people from the Philippines get an RFE for missing stuff too. One issue in the past with the Philippines exam was that rotavirus was being left unchecked. Some got by with no issue because of it, and some did not. Here is one example : http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/460191-ds-3025-rotavirus-row-blank/?p=6634976

Telling everyone from the Philippines that they definitely do not need a civil surgeon for an I-693 is bad advice.

I moved the post from the regional forum because filing for AOS is not specific to the Philippines.

[Hank_ 9,174]

You better read slower - I don't say they definitely do not need the I-693, I state what the I-485 instructions state and I repeat what USCIS states. People make their own decisions. Don't twist my wording, I use links to official websites as reference, not someone's personal opinion.

I have gotten many PMs from individuals that followed the I-485 instructions, plus my suggestion to include a copy of page 4 and they had no issues at USCIS with AOS. That is rumor, that is fact.

I know why you moved the posting, that was obvious, I was surprised it stayed in the Philippines forum as long as it did.

[kitthekat 1,317]

You better read slower - I don't say they definitely do not need the I-693, I state what the I-485 instructions state and I repeat what USCIS states. People make their own decisions. Don't twist my wording, I use links to official websites as reference, not someone's personal opinion.

I have gotten many PMs from individuals that followed the I-485 instructions, plus my suggestion to include a copy of page 4 and they had no issues at USCIS with AOS. That is rumor, that is fact.

I know why you moved the posting, that was obvious, I was surprised it stayed in the Philippines forum as long as it did.

in post # 5, you said: "The I-693 is NOT required with the I-485 with the K-1 unless there was a special medical condition noted (rare)."

in post # 6, you said: "A copy of the DS-3025 is correct for most, exception would be those noted with a special medical condition."

in post # 8, you said: "Not talking about a medical, talking about the need for the I-693 for the K-1 AOS... that is not required."

in the thread i linked earlier, you said: "DS-3025 that you received from St. Luke's is all that is needed for AOS unless Candy had specific medical issues that were noted"

none of those statements are entirely accurate because you are implying that the only reason a K1 would need the I-693 is if they had special "medical conditions/issues", e.g. the class A conditions the USCIS liaison you quoted was referencing. however, if a K1/K2 does not have the required vaccinations for their age group properly marked on their DS-3025, they do still need to get a civil surgeon to fill out page 5 of the I-693, i.e. the "vaccination record". it would be helpful if you could include that caveat in your advice to others so they do not mistakenly think they are exempt from needing the missing vaccines just because they do not have any class A/"special" medical conditions. alternatively, they can just post a scanned copy of their DS-3025 (if available) so others can advise if anything is missing/out of order.

[Ronny_Cari 8]

The vaccines cost $250-$350 each. I have read that if the AOS is filed within the year that the medical was done overseas then there is no need to undergo another medical exam, but because you need to complete the vaccines you still have to go to see a surgeon, so yeah, I think you still need the I-163.

Edited July 19, 2014 by Mari_Ron

[kitthekat 1,317]

The vaccines cost $250-$350 each. I have read that if you filed your AOS within a year that you have done your overseas medical exam you dont need to undergo another medical examination, but because you need to complete the vaccines you still have to go to see a surgeon.

vaccines can be had for much cheaper at the local county health clinic. if you can find a civil surgeon who is willing to simply "transcribe" the vaccination records from local clinic to the I-693 at a much cheaper cost, that is an option to consider.

[Hank_ 9,174]

in post # 5, you said: "The I-693 is NOT required with the I-485 with the K-1 unless there was a special medical condition noted (rare)." READ THE INSTRUCTIONS!!!!!!!! Show me in the I-485 instructions that states the I-693 is required for the K-1 AOS process!

in post # 6, you said: "A copy of the DS-3025 is correct for most, exception would be those noted with a special medical condition." READ THE INSTRUCTIONS!!!! The DS-3025 IS a vaccination supplement, AND that is what the I-485 states IS required with the K-1 AOS.

in post # 8, you said: "Not talking about a medical, talking about the need for the I-693 for the K-1 AOS... that is not required." READ THE INSTRUCTIONS, IT STATES VERY CLEARLY THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE K-1!!!!

in the thread i linked earlier, you said: "DS-3025 that you received from St. Luke's is all that is needed for AOS unless Candy had specific medical issues that were noted" READ THE INSTRUCTIONS!!!!!!!

none of those statements are entirely accurate because you are implying that the only reason a K1 would need the I-693 is if they had special "medical conditions/issues", e.g. the class A conditions the USCIS liaison you quoted was referencing. however, if a K1/K2 does not have the required vaccinations for their age group properly marked on their DS-3025, they do still need to get a civil surgeon to fill out page 5 of the I-693, i.e. the "vaccination record". it would be helpful if you could include that caveat in your advice to others so they do not mistakenly think they are exempt from needing the missing vaccines just because they do not have any class A/"special" medical conditions. alternatively, they can just post a scanned copy of their DS-3025 (if available) so others can advise if anything is missing/out of order.

I am not implying anything, READ the I-485 instructions - that is the facts! The instructions clearly state that a vaccination record is all that is required, it doesn't even state the DS-3025 (in exact words).

"C. Fiance(e)s: If you are a K-1 fiance(e) or K-2 dependent who had a medical exmanination within the past year as required for the the nonimmigrant visa, you only need to submit a vaccination supplement, not the entire medical report. You may include the vaccination supplement with your Form I-485."

http://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/files/form/i-485instr.pdf

What can I say regarding your post beside - READ THE I-485 INSTRUCTIONS!

Tell you what; POST me a link to a USCIS webpage that states the I-693 is required with the K-1 for AOS if processed within the one year requirement.