March 2015 K-1 Filers

[AH_Fury 61]

We were able to complete the medical last Friday. It was pretty quick and he got everything done. Monday he picked up the documents. Embassy were amazing and rescheduled his interview for Aug. 11. Soooooooooo close to me almost being there. I'll arrive in Malaysia Aug. 16. Bummed that I'll miss it.

We just need to pay the fee and we're ready for this to be over. Question though, do we have to fill out a DS 260? I keep getting mixed information. The packet 4 and 3 that we received said nothing about that, but I was told from someone who recently went through the process that we have to. Advise, anyone? Much appreciated!

[AllanGrace 9]

Hello guys,

I have an Adjustment of Status question, Do I need to apply for a change of name on my spouse's Philippine passport which the Philippine embassy said it takes up to 6 weeks for the name change before I apply for the AOS which we all know we only have 90 days to process?

Thank you guys

[ohmymy 2]

Update:

My Fiance's passport was delivered to our house in the Philippines.

He will go to CFO next week to get his "sticker" and will fly mid August!

ohmymy

[Amhara 460]

Thespoons,

Hello, I had my wedding in July 17. after 10 days it require me in CA to apply for the marriage certificate. I downloaded the form online and filled it up. Mailed it to them on 7/29/15. They said it takes 3 to 5 days to process so hopefully I can get it by next week. At the same time I am starting to fill up all the forms for AOS application while waiting for the marriage cert. What are you confused of the documents for filing the AOS? I think the one more confusing is the I-864 application which is the Affidafit of support. I have a question on Part 3. Information on immigrants you are petitioning. Question no 1. I am sponsoring the principal immigrant named in part 2 so my answer is YES. after that Family Member from 1 to 5 are all N/A. then question no 7. Enter the total number of immigrants you are sponsoring on this form from Items 1 through 6 so my answer is 0 right? Then on Part 5. Sponsor's household size. I put a 1 on Question no. 2 which is myself and 1 on no Question no 3 which is "If you are currently married, enter "1" for your spouse" so on Question no 8. "Add together lines 1-7 and enter the number here. Household size: " I put 2 right? I don't know if you are already on that part.

Box 7 of Part 3 should be the number of new family members the USC is sponsoring. So if it's just the foreign-born new spouse, the answer is 1. Yes, if it's just the two of you, the household size is two. However, in Part 5, box 1 should have "1" and box 3 should be blank. The boxes 2 through 8 are people that are NOT being sponsored on this form.

We just need to pay the fee and we're ready for this to be over. Question though, do we have to fill out a DS 260? I keep getting mixed information. The packet 4 and 3 that we received said nothing about that, but I was told from someone who recently went through the process that we have to. Advise, anyone? Much appreciated!

No, K-1 applicant's don't complete the Form DS-260. We do the DS-160.

I have an Adjustment of Status question, Do I need to apply for a change of name on my spouse's Philippine passport which the Philippine embassy said it takes up to 6 weeks for the name change before I apply for the AOS which we all know we only have 90 days to process?

I think as long as you send them the official name change documents from the court, you don't need to change your passport before AOS. Your passport will need to be updated for foreign travel, but doesn't ever need to be changed if you won't use it again for it's official purpose. I haven't come across anything that says you need to have a foreign passport updated during the immigration process. I know we will update my fiance's passport when he gets here because he doesn't have a last name at this time. When we send in his AOS, he will have a changed name, so I've looked into this scenario. But let me know if you find something different!

[Vladsayame 5]

For the update: I passed the interview on July 28, and today my visa was issued! Yay that was quick. Will do cfo seminar next week and will fly on mid August

[thespoons 33]

Thespoons,

Hello, I had my wedding in July 17. after 10 days it require me in CA to apply for the marriage certificate. I downloaded the form online and filled it up. Mailed it to them on 7/29/15. They said it takes 3 to 5 days to process so hopefully I can get it by next week. At the same time I am starting to fill up all the forms for AOS application while waiting for the marriage cert. What are you confused of the documents for filing the AOS? I think the one more confusing is the I-864 application which is the Affidafit of support. I have a question on Part 3. Information on immigrants you are petitioning. Question no 1. I am sponsoring the principal immigrant named in part 2 so my answer is YES. after that Family Member from 1 to 5 are all N/A. then question no 7. Enter the total number of immigrants you are sponsoring on this form from Items 1 through 6 so my answer is 0 right? Then on Part 5. Sponsor's household size. I put a 1 on Question no. 2 which is myself and 1 on no Question no 3 which is "If you are currently married, enter "1" for your spouse" so on Question no 8. "Add together lines 1-7 and enter the number here. Household size: " I put 2 right? I don't know if you are already on that part.

Here are my guides for the AOS application:

1. By Mrs Presson - http://www.mrspresson.com/immigration/adjustment-of-status-aos-k1-visa/

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

3. By Dennyberg - http://dennyeyberg.wix.com/filipino-am-visa#!blank/c1mh6

4. By VisaJourney - http://www.visajourney.com/content/k1k3aos

Please let me know if you have other sources too ok.

Thank you too.

The confusing part for me is the medical. Do we need to get a new one and complete the form. Or just send the vaccine sheet from st lukes?

[KASH2011 382]

For the update: I passed the interview on July 28, and today my visa was issued! Yay that was quick. Will do cfo seminar next week and will fly on mid August

Congrats!

[Greenbaum 12,259]

Hello guys,

I have an Adjustment of Status question, Do I need to apply for a change of name on my spouse's Philippine passport which the Philippine embassy said it takes up to 6 weeks for the name change before I apply for the AOS which we all know we only have 90 days to process?

Thank you guys

There is no need to change your passport at this time. Submit your AOS package and then proceed with your name change on your passport.

The passport processing usually is taking now from 8-12 weeks. If you do process a name change be sure to make extra copies of all pages for your records. It's better to be safe then sorry.

[Greenbaum 12,259]

The confusing part for me is the medical. Do we need to get a new one and complete the form. Or just send the vaccine sheet from st lukes?

In my guide I explain the steps on how to handle the medical for AOS processing. Use this link.

[AllanGrace 9]

Hello,

One of the requirements for filling an AOS is the Notice of action or the I-797C. I just received the NOA2 or I-797. What copy can I give them for the NOA?

[thespoons 33]

Hello,

One of the requirements for filling an AOS is the Notice of action or the I-797C. I just received the NOA2 or I-797. What copy can I give them for the NOA?

I believe they are asking for the noa2 which is the approval of the k1 petition.

In my guide I explain the steps on how to handle the medical for AOS processing. Use this link.

I'll revisit it again. I know i read it too along with others from google search which is why i got confused. Thanks!

[AllanGrace 9]

Box 7 of Part 3 should be the number of new family members the USC is sponsoring. So if it's just the foreign-born new spouse, the answer is 1. Yes, if it's just the two of you, the household size is two. However, in Part 5, box 1 should have "1" and box 3 should be blank. The boxes 2 through 8 are people that are NOT being sponsored on this form.

No, K-1 applicant's don't complete the Form DS-260. We do the DS-160.

I think as long as you send them the official name change documents from the court, you don't need to change your passport before AOS. Your passport will need to be updated for foreign travel, but doesn't ever need to be changed if you won't use it again for it's official purpose. I haven't come across anything that says you need to have a foreign passport updated during the immigration process. I know we will update my fiance's passport when he gets here because he doesn't have a last name at this time. When we send in his AOS, he will have a changed name, so I've looked into this scenario. But let me know if you find something different!

Hello Amhara,

Oh ok I get it now because on Part 3 no 1 is also counted as 1 so on number 7 total is 1. Ok this form was so confusing for me earlier. Thank you for enlighten me.

Allan and Grace

[AllanGrace 9]

Hey guys,

I just want to share this. Pls watch it. It's regarding a marriage interview.

[Greenbaum 12,259]

Hello,

One of the requirements for filling an AOS is the Notice of action or the I-797C. I just received the NOA2 or I-797. What copy can I give them for the NOA?

The copy you just received, I-797 is what you will submit with your AOS. They only need a copy so keep your original.

[Farrieress 18]

Called TMM Express and they said they received the passport the day it was issued. They said we could pick it up Tuesday morning.

Also I found surprise round trip tickets through Delta for only $3,353. All the other flights were $10,128. I called Delta and they said if was posted then that would be the price I paid even if was a glitch.

I saw nothing wrong with the flight...no long layovers or unknown carriers. Only one issue that the flight from Amsterdam to Atlanta was not open to choose seats. There's a chance we could be separated.

Would that really cause such a discount? $7000 cheaper?