Questions Regarding My Wife's K-1 to Green Card

[usaguy12 0]

My wife and I just got married under a K-1 Fiancee Visa.  I am an American citizen, and she's currently residing in my home in America.  Considering the recent change in Green Card procedure, on 06/26/2017, I have the following questions.  Please bear in mind that I am reading and researching everything and some updated findings appear to conflict with older advice on this forum.  Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

Question # 1  -  Filing of G-325A & I-130:

Updated info looks to retract any need to file these.  Do I need to file these at all?

 

According to Page 4 of the Form I-485 Instructions (revised 06/26/2017), G-325A is no longer needed.

Source:  https://www.uscis.gov/i-485 

"Form G-325A, Biographic Information. Form G-325A is no longer required. You do not need to submit a separate
Form G-325A with this Form I-485. Parts 1. and 3. of this Form I-485 meet the requirements of 8 CFR 245.3(a)(3)(i) by
collecting the biographical information formerly required on Form G-325A."

 

According to this legal update on Nolo, form I-130A is needed.

Source:  http://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/uscis-requiring-new-supplemental-form-i-130a-for-spousal-visa-petitions.html

"Beginning on April 28, 2017, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will require U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents (green card holders) who are petitioning their spouse for a green card to add Form I-130A, Supplemental Information for Spouse and Beneficiary, to the visa petition packet. This does not replace Form I-130, but is in addition to it."

 

But according to the official USCIS website, they clearly state that a Form I-130 is not required for K-1 visas to earn their Green Card.

Source:  https://www.uscis.gov/greencard/fiancees

"Those applying based on K-1 or K-2 status will not need a Form I-130 filed on their behalf."

 

 

Question #2  -  Do I still need to see a Civil Surgeon for the completion of i-693?  It appears that the most recent information notes that a Civil Surgeon may not be required to sign off, as long as I have the DS-3025 which was completed by an approved doctor overseas.

Source:  https://www.uscis.gov/greencard/fiancees

"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 (PDF, 333 KB) for further information."

[p-ana 933]

The g325a is no longer needed for the i485.

 

You don't need to file a i130 if she came with a k1 visa and you two got married within the 90 days of her entry.

 

if she has a ds3025 marked "complete" she doesn't need to send a i693 but a copy of the ds3025