July 2017 AOS Fillers

[AshMarty 360]

1 hour ago, Jing&Kuting said:

My medical expires today and I still don't have a schedule for interview. Should I be worried or something? Its been more than 6 months

I was told that if you are applying for AOS from a K1. The medical is valid for one year after filing AOS. (assuming it didnt expire before AOS filing). 

 

Basically you would need to be approved within one year of applying for AOS. If it takes longer than this then your medical would expire. 

Edited January 22, 2018 by AshMarty

[Adam&Allison 128]

1 hour ago, AshMarty said:

I was told that if you are applying for AOS from a K1. The medical is valid for one year after filing AOS. (assuming it didnt expire before AOS filing). 

 

Basically you would need to be approved within one year of applying for AOS. If it takes longer than this then your medical would expire. 

 

The medical is valid as long as you filed AOS within 1 year of having the medical.

 

https://www.uscis.gov/news/alerts/uscis-issues-new-policy-form-i-693-report-medical-examination-and-vaccination-record

 

This means that as long as you filed AOS before the 1 year was up, you should be good to go. I'm not sure how this pertains to medicals from your home country, but I would assume USCIS treats them the same as if you file an I-693. 

[AshMarty 360]

3 hours ago, Adam&Allison said:

 

The medical is valid as long as you filed AOS within 1 year of having the medical.

 

https://www.uscis.gov/news/alerts/uscis-issues-new-policy-form-i-693-report-medical-examination-and-vaccination-record

 

This means that as long as you filed AOS before the 1 year was up, you should be good to go. I'm not sure how this pertains to medicals from your home country, but I would assume USCIS treats them the same as if you file an I-693. 

“Starting June 1, 2014, USCIS will limit the validity period for all Forms I-693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record, to one year from the date of submission to USCIS. Applicants must also submit Form I-693 to USCIS within one year of the immigration medical examination. USCIS will also provide additional ways to submit Form I-693.”

 

per the first part of the link. The medical is valid for submission for AOS for one year. It basically resets the clock for one more year post AOS for validity. 

 

There was someone in my local office that had their interview 13 months after they submitted their AOS paperwork. The medical expired after 12 months from the priority date for their I485 and they had to receive a new medical unforunately. 

[Adam&Allison 128]

Did they have to get a full medical, the same one they got for K-1?  

[AshMarty 360]

4 minutes ago, Adam&Allison said:

Did they have to get a full medical, the same one they got for K-1?  

Yes but if your office is too far behind then your medical could expire before the interview date. The link you sent said just that. The medical is valid for one year post submission of application.

 

i quoted it in the last post 

Edited January 22, 2018 by AshMarty

[AshMarty 360]

6 minutes ago, Adam&Allison said:

Did they have to get a full medical, the same one they got for K-1?  

Oh sorry I didn’t answer the question. That I am not sure of but they were required to follow up with a civil surgeon. 

[GoodVibesOnly 206]

On 1/22/2018 at 4:26 PM, AshMarty said:

“Starting June 1, 2014, USCIS will limit the validity period for all Forms I-693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record, to one year from the date of submission to USCIS. Applicants must also submit Form I-693 to USCIS within one year of the immigration medical examination. USCIS will also provide additional ways to submit Form I-693.”

 

per the first part of the link. The medical is valid for submission for AOS for one year. It basically resets the clock for one more year post AOS for validity. 

 

There was someone in my local office that had their interview 13 months after they submitted their AOS paperwork. The medical expired after 12 months from the priority date for their I485 and they had to receive a new medical unforunately. 

Hello! And sorry about the randomness of my message. I filed my AOS one day before the medical exam’s expiration date (considering the 1 year validity - when the doctor signs it) and USCIS received it (my PD) exactly on the 1 year mark. Although I already have the aos interview schedule for next month (so the 1 year reset post -filing wouldn’t affect) do you think I should have another medical exam done? :/ would you do it? I’d gladly appreciate any advice! 💕

[AshMarty 360]

6 hours ago, GoodVibesOnly said:

Hello! And sorry about the randomness of my message. I filed my AOS one day before the medical exam’s expiration date (considering the 1 year validity - when the doctor signs it) and USCIS received it (my PD) exactly on the 1 year mark. Although I already have the aos interview schedule for next month (so the 1 year reset post -filing wouldn’t affect) do you think I should have another medical exam done? :/ would you do it? I’d gladly appreciate any advice! 💕

I don't know how much advice I can give. I know the couple at our local office with the expired medical only found out at the interview (the couple's interview was 13 months after their priority date). They were told that they can not approve the case until they receive the updated medical. They had to interview and everything went fine. Then they made an appointment with the civil surgeon for the updated medical and turned over the paper work to the local office and they were approved shortly after they turned over the paper work to the local office. 

 

It sound likes IF you find out that your medical had expired then it would be a similar situation.

Edited January 24, 2018 by AshMarty

[AshMarty 360]

Interview Question: 

For the K1 interview I supplied my husband with my past 1040s and my past W2s. I realized that tax transcripts are preferred. Unfortunately I had my Identity stolen 2 years ago which has caused the IRS not to allow me to log onto their website to request Tax Transcripts. I tried applying for them through the mail but don't know if they come on time. 

 

Will they accept my past 1040s and W2s in place of tax transcripts at the AOS interview.

 

Thanks!  

[Christina Pizzuti 32]

It is been 150 days since my biometrics and 101 days since I got an approval on my EAD and AP. Still no interview date or any update on that matter. Anyone of you has the same situation?

 

I know I should be grateful that I already have my EAD but there are companies who are still apprehensive to hire me due to my status or maybe I am not really qualified.  though thank God finally I got a job offer after half a year of waiting.

 

Anyhow, when I called the call center, our local office is processing applications they received last January 2016  

[BaltimoreFiler 37]

Hey Guys 

So I have the Marriage Interview Monday but my wife as strep throat

We both don’t want to cancel however she’s contagious But I know we need to 

My EAD is valid till November 

Any advice on what to do - should I call and explain the situation tomorrow or wait and call Monday morning

[pajobra 1,395]

On 1/26/2018 at 9:44 PM, BaltimoreFiler said:

Hey Guys 

So I have the Marriage Interview Monday but my wife as strep throat

We both don’t want to cancel however she’s contagious But I know we need to 

My EAD is valid till November 

Any advice on what to do - should I call and explain the situation tomorrow or wait and call Monday morning

Has she already started antibiotics? You are only contagious 24 hours after starting antibiotics.

[LatAmerican_Drimr 20]

On ‎1‎/‎26‎/‎2018 at 9:29 PM, malene1207 said:

It is been 150 days since my biometrics and 101 days since I got an approval on my EAD and AP. Still no interview date or any update on that matter. Anyone of you has the same situation?

 

I know I should be grateful that I already have my EAD but there are companies who are still apprehensive to hire me due to my status or maybe I am not really qualified.  though thank God finally I got a job offer after half a year of waiting.

 

Anyhow, when I called the call center, our local office is processing applications they received last January 2016  

I believe you meant to say that your local office New York is processing AOS cases received last January 2017! If they told you 2016 it should not be correct as it does not matches what they have posted in their website:

Field Office Processing Dates for New York City NY as of: October 31, 2017

Form	Form Name	Processing Cases As Of Date:
I-485	Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status	January 31, 2017
N-400	Application for Naturalization	April 16, 2017
N-600	Application for Certification of Citizenship	January 16, 2017

Depending on their pace they could perfectly be processing cases from March or even April 2017. More likely July 2017 applicants from this office will start getting interviews pass the one year mark.
All  the very best!

[Adam&Allison 128]

19 hours ago, LatAmerican_Drimr said:

I believe you meant to say that your local office New York is processing AOS cases received last January 2017! If they told you 2016 it should not be correct as it does not matches what they have posted in their website:

Field Office Processing Dates for New York City NY as of: October 31, 2017

Form	Form Name	Processing Cases As Of Date:
I-485	Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status	January 31, 2017
N-400	Application for Naturalization	April 16, 2017
N-600	Application for Certification of Citizenship	January 16, 2017

Depending on their pace they could perfectly be processing cases from March or even April 2017. More likely July 2017 applicants from this office will start getting interviews pass the one year mark.
All  the very best!

 

I mean maybe, but these processing dates are notoriously out of date. I know of many people who's field office is allegedly processing cases as of January 2017 who have had their interview and been approved already. 

 

Chicago is processing cases as of January 5 2017 and there's been a big influx of filers from June and July getting their interview notices. 

[sallymcp 9]

47 minutes ago, Adam&Allison said:

 

I mean maybe, but these processing dates are notoriously out of date. I know of many people who's field office is allegedly processing cases as of January 2017 who have had their interview and been approved already. 

 

Chicago is processing cases as of January 5 2017 and there's been a big influx of filers from June and July getting their interview notices. 

That's good to hear-- our office (NOLA office) is still on cases from December of 2016 as of October 2017 so I was feeling like we were at least six-seven months away but maybe we'll be in there sooner than we think. I'm so tired of waiting!!!