Pls help with AOS EAD AP checklist

[kitthekat 1,317]

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.

Yes, in such cases a vaccination record is all that is required - one that is filled in properly. In the OP's case, she has mentioned that she was told she needs to get more vaccinations in the US. Until we know what vaccines those are, we should not be advising her that she does not need the I-693.

And, since you asked for a USCIS link, here you go:

If you received a medical examination prior to admission as a K nonimmigrant, then you are not required to have another medical examination at time of adjustment as long as:

• Your Form I-485 is filed within 1 year of your overseas medical examination
• The medical examination did not reveal a Class A medical condition
• If you did have a Class A medical condition, you received a waiver of inadmissibility and you have complied with the terms and conditions of the waiver

Even if a new medical examination is not required, you still must show proof that you have 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 Part 1, Information About You, Part 2, the vaccination chart, and Part 5, the Civil Surgeon's Certification, of Form I-693 (in an envelop sealed by the civil surgeon). Please see the instructions for Form I-693 for further information.

From: http://www.uscis.gov/green-card/green-card-through-family/green-card-through-special-categories-family/k-nonimmigrant

That same information is also in the I-693 instructions. The part in bold is what you are missing. Without knowing what vaccines they have or have not received, you cannot make the conclusion that they do not need the I-693.

Edited July 19, 2014 by kitthekat

[KayDeeCee 4,896]

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.

To add to what kit already posted from the USCIS page about K-1 visa adjustment of status applicants, and in response to you telling me to read slower.....

I think you need to read slower, and more. I DID post the instructions straight from the I-693 form instructions found on the USCIS site here back on post #7. > http://www.uscis.gov/i-693

Read the instructions.

Page 5 #3 c. (2) of the I-693 instructions> http://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/files/form/i-693instr.pdf

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

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.

No one has been saying everyone needs a new medical. We have all been agreeing that no new medical is needed. What you keep skipping over is that even when no medical is needed, you still must comply with the vaccination requirements. If there are missing vaccinations, or the DS-3025 is not properly completed, then you still need the civil surgeon for the vaccinations transcription onto an I-693. No medical, just the vaccinations.

What has been posted here are all facts, not rumors and opinions. It comes from the instructions. The person getting an RFE for an incorrectly filled out DS-3025 that I posted a link to was also a fact. It can, and does, happen. The clinics do not always give all the vaccinations needed and/or fill out the DS-3025 correctly.

[Greenbaum 12,259]

CnYforever, on 18 Jul 2014 - 9:22 PM, said:CnYforever, on 18 Jul 2014 - 9:22 PM, said:CnYforever, on 18 Jul 2014 - 9:22 PM, said:

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!!!

We just received our GC on Friday with no RFE's or Interview. This the document with the items that we sent. The list also was the order in which we placed our documents. I submitted one K1 and two K2's and all three were approved for EAD, AOS and AP with no problems. I hope you have the same results. You only need one letter for the EAD AOS and AP with your attached documents. We used a black alligator clip to secure the entire packet.

Edited July 19, 2014 by Greenbaum

[Hank_ 9,174]

We just received our GC on Friday with no RFE's or Interview. This the document with the items that we sent. The list also was the order in which we placed our documents. I submitted one K1 and two K2's and all three were approved for EAD, AOS and AP with no problems. I hope you have the same results. You only need one letter for the EAD AOS and AP with your attached documents. We used a black alligator clip to secure the entire packet.

Did you send in a copy of the DS-3025 or go to a civil surgeon and get the I-693 completed?

[Hank_ 9,174]

Yes, in such cases a vaccination record is all that is required - one that is filled in properly. In the OP's case, she has mentioned that she was told she needs to get more vaccinations in the US. Until we know what vaccines those are, we should not be advising her that she does not need the I-693.

And, since you asked for a USCIS link, here you go:

If you received a medical examination prior to admission as a K nonimmigrant, then you are not required to have another medical examination at time of adjustment as long as:

• Your Form I-485 is filed within 1 year of your overseas medical examination
• The medical examination did not reveal a Class A medical condition
• If you did have a Class A medical condition, you received a waiver of inadmissibility and you have complied with the terms and conditions of the waiver

Even if a new medical examination is not required, you still must show proof that you have 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 Part 1, Information About You, Part 2, the vaccination chart, and Part 5, the Civil Surgeon's Certification, of Form I-693 (in an envelop sealed by the civil surgeon). Please see the instructions for Form I-693 for further information.

From: http://www.uscis.gov/green-card/green-card-through-family/green-card-through-special-categories-family/k-nonimmigrant

That same information is also in the I-693 instructions. The part in bold is what you are missing. Without knowing what vaccines they have or have not received, you cannot make the conclusion that they do not need the I-693.

To add to what kit already posted from the USCIS page about K-1 visa adjustment of status applicants, and in response to you telling me to read slower.....

I think you need to read slower, and more. I DID post the instructions straight from the I-693 form instructions found on the USCIS site here back on post #7. > http://www.uscis.gov/i-693

Read the instructions.

Page 5 #3 c. (2) of the I-693 instructions> http://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/files/form/i-693instr.pdf

No one has been saying everyone needs a new medical. We have all been agreeing that no new medical is needed. What you keep skipping over is that even when no medical is needed, you still must comply with the vaccination requirements. If there are missing vaccinations, or the DS-3025 is not properly completed, then you still need the civil surgeon for the vaccinations transcription onto an I-693. No medical, just the vaccinations.

What has been posted here are all facts, not rumors and opinions. It comes from the instructions. The person getting an RFE for an incorrectly filled out DS-3025 that I posted a link to was also a fact. It can, and does, happen. The clinics do not always give all the vaccinations needed and/or fill out the DS-3025 correctly.

In my very first post I mentioned the I-693 would be required for special medical conditions ....

And yes I know some have gotten RFEs for not having the I-693, and many times I am betting it wasn't because of a vaccination issue or medical issue but under-educated adjudicator issue. I say this because I know of a couple that just recently did this process sending in the DS-3025, got all the way to the interview and was told by the adjudicator that they need the I-693 with which they pulled out page 4 of the instructions pointed to section 7c, when the adjudicator read that he excused himself from the room (had to go ask someone) then came back and said all was fine and they are approved. End of story.

[Manileña Heart 0]

Thanks SO MUCH to all who replied. I got quite confused though reading the exchange regarding the I-693 and DS 2035. Can you kindly tell me in summary what to actually do regarding this pls? :) I had the medical exam in the Philippines but when they told me that as a K-1 I had the option to take the vaccines in the US then I chose that option. Thank you!!!

In my very first post I mentioned the I-693 would be required for special medical conditions ....

And yes I know some have gotten RFEs for not having the I-693, and many times I am betting it wasn't because of a vaccination issue or medical issue but under-educated adjudicator issue. I say this because I know of a couple that just recently did this process sending in the DS-3025, got all the way to the interview and was told by the adjudicator that they need the I-693 with which they pulled out page 4 of the instructions pointed to section 7c, when the adjudicator read that he excused himself from the room (had to go ask someone) then came back and said all was fine and they are approved. End of story.

[kitthekat 1,317]

In my very first post I mentioned the I-693 would be required for special medical conditions ....

And yes I know some have gotten RFEs for not having the I-693, and many times I am betting it wasn't because of a vaccination issue or medical issue but under-educated adjudicator issue. I say this because I know of a couple that just recently did this process sending in the DS-3025, got all the way to the interview and was told by the adjudicator that they need the I-693 with which they pulled out page 4 of the instructions pointed to section 7c, when the adjudicator read that he excused himself from the room (had to go ask someone) then came back and said all was fine and they are approved. End of story.

you are confused and still missing out the section that both kay and i pointed out. the special medical conditions are only relevant to needing a new medical exam. that has nothing to do with the vaccination requirements, which K1s must meet.

kay posted a link earlier to someone who specifically received an RFE for missing rotavirus vaccination. did you take the time to read it? that had nothing to do with under-educated adjudicators, but submitting a DS-3025 that was not properly filled out, that is why an RFE was issued. you are free to search VJ for many other such cases where people have received RFEs for incomplete DS-3025 forms.

if the couple in your story sent in a DS-3025 that was complete, it is not surprising that ultimately they did not need the I-693. i don't see how the story is relevant, unless you have access to a copy of their DS-3025 that shows they were missing vaccines required for their age group and still did not need the I-693.

again, it is not helpful to tell K1 holders that they only need the I-693 if they have "special medical conditions". they also have to meet the vaccination requirements set by the CDC for new immigrants and should first check if their DS-3025 is filled out correctly. if the DS-3025 is not filled out correctly, they may be exempt from having to go through the full medical exam but will still need to get their vaccinations transcribed to the I-693.

Thanks SO MUCH to all who replied. I got quite confused though reading the exchange regarding the I-693 and DS 2035. Can you kindly tell me in summary what to actually do regarding this pls? :) I had the medical exam in the Philippines but when they told me that as a K-1 I had the option to take the vaccines in the US then I chose that option. Thank you!!!

please could you post a scan of your DS-3025? we can then see if there are vaccines missing that are required for your age group.

[KayDeeCee 4,896]

Thanks SO MUCH to all who replied. I got quite confused though reading the exchange regarding the I-693 and DS 2035. Can you kindly tell me in summary what to actually do regarding this pls? :) I had the medical exam in the Philippines but when they told me that as a K-1 I had the option to take the vaccines in the US then I chose that option. Thank you!!!

Did you get any vaccinations at you medical? Can you block out the personal information on your DS-3025 and post it?

[Hank_ 9,174]

Thanks SO MUCH to all who replied. I got quite confused though reading the exchange regarding the I-693 and DS 2035. Can you kindly tell me in summary what to actually do regarding this pls? :) I had the medical exam in the Philippines but when they told me that as a K-1 I had the option to take the vaccines in the US then I chose that option. Thank you!!!

You didn't do the vaccinations at SLEC? You will need to go to a civil surgeon and get the required vaccinations completed, he will complete the I-693, seal it in an envelope, giving you a copy also, the envelope will be included with your I-485. So the DS-3025 you were given has everything marked as required still?

[kitthekat 1,317]

You didn't do the vaccinations at SLEC? You will need to go to a civil surgeon and get the required vaccinations completed, he will complete the I-693, seal it in an envelope, giving you a copy also, the envelope will be included with your I-485. So the DS-3025 you were given has everything marked as required still?

please be more careful next time before advising someone they don't need the I-693 as this causes the very confusion that has happened in this thread. the advice given to the OP was accurate up until you told her only the DS-3025 was required. this is also not the first time you have been premature in telling people they don't need the I-693 when it turns out they do, because of missing vaccines.

[KayDeeCee 4,896]

please be more careful next time before advising someone they don't need the I-693 as this causes the very confusion that has happened in this thread. the advice given to the OP was accurate up until you told her only the DS-3025 was required. this is also not the first time you have been premature in telling people they don't need the I-693 when it turns out they do, because of missing vaccines.

The OP stated this in their first post, and why I advised them in the first place that they would need to see a civil surgeon for the I-693 if they did not get all the required vaccinations marked off on their DS-3025.

This thread filled up with needless confusion, and ended up coming around full circle anyway. Hopefully others that read it will be able to understand the correct info, or just read Nich-Nick's post.

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

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!!!

Wow, this was in the OP and people can't seem to see it.

This is one example of the problems that arise when a post is left in a regional forum.

[Manileña Heart 0]

Did you get any vaccinations at you medical? Can you block out the personal information on your DS-3025 and post it?

Hi all, I REALLY appreciate all your help, thanks so much Just noticed that it's become heated somehow I know though that everyone's intentions are good, which is to help, so thanks to each and everyone who's been replying. I just hope we can all cool down a bit . Here is my D-2053. Sorry for the sloppy lines as I made the photo edit on my phone. They did not give me any vaccines in SLEC Phils (Sorry for the confusion, I meant I had partial vaccination in the Philippines when I was still in elementary -- mumps, typhoid, polio, measles-- I told SLEC this and they told me that I had the option to complete my vaccination in the US which I agreed to. But I finished the SLEC medical aside from the vaccinations.) The only notes I can see on my D-2035 are "VH" for Varicella and "Note" K1 prefers to be immunized in the US." Thanks!!!

[Manileña Heart 0]

Edit : Here is my "D-3025"

[Manileña Heart 0]

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.

Hi kitthekat Can you kindly explain this further? Thanks! "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. :)"

Also, just so I have a basis, would you know how much it would roughly cost? Thanks!