October 2017 I-129 K-1 filers

[jean baptiste 337]

3 minutes ago, L and E said:

It looks like there are age specific recommendations.. for example age 19-49 are req'd to have "Td or Tdap, MMR, Varicella, and flu during flu season" flu season ends March 31st by the way so that takes one off that list

ok great  friend i'll keep an eyes on that thanks for the information. it'll be a great event to celebreate and scherish every instant once this process is done

 

[L and E 305]

This is what the CDC says about the vaccination procedures for immigration

 

Procedures for the Vaccination Portion of the Medical Exam

The following instructions and accompanying tables describe the procedures that should be followed by civil surgeons performing the vaccination portion of the medical examination for any person who seeks adjustment of status for US permanent residence.

• Review the applicant’s medical history and vaccination records.
• Assess the applicant’s needs, if any, for laboratory confirmation of immunity.
• Determine the vaccines the applicant needs based on his or her age, records, documented immunity, and information provided in Table 1.
• Assess for contraindications and precautions that might apply to the applicant.
• Administer vaccines, if indicated.
• Complete the applicant’s Form I-693 and give it to the applicant in a sealed envelope for USCIS, in addition to a copy for the applicant to keep.

 

Lots of good info including the above on this page https://www.cdc.gov/immigrantrefugeehealth/exams/ti/civil/vaccination-civil-technical-instructions.html about the vaccination requirements and process 

 

[jean baptiste 337]

33 minutes ago, L and E said:

This is what the CDC says about the vaccination procedures for immigration

 

Procedures for the Vaccination Portion of the Medical Exam

The following instructions and accompanying tables describe the procedures that should be followed by civil surgeons performing the vaccination portion of the medical examination for any person who seeks adjustment of status for US permanent residence.

• Review the applicant’s medical history and vaccination records.
• Assess the applicant’s needs, if any, for laboratory confirmation of immunity.
• Determine the vaccines the applicant needs based on his or her age, records, documented immunity, and information provided in Table 1.
• Assess for contraindications and precautions that might apply to the applicant.
• Administer vaccines, if indicated.
• Complete the applicant’s Form I-693 and give it to the applicant in a sealed envelope for USCIS, in addition to a copy for the applicant to keep.

 

Lots of good info including the above on this page https://www.cdc.gov/immigrantrefugeehealth/exams/ti/civil/vaccination-civil-technical-instructions.html about the vaccination requirements and process 

 

you give such  good informations thank you. but please for anyone to correct me if i'm wrong some of those vaccine will be required not when you'll be seeking the admission to the US but whwn you'll be filling the adjustement of status. is that right?

[L and E 305]

2 minutes ago, jean baptiste said:

you give such  good informations thank you. but please for anyone to correct me if i'm wrong some of those vaccine will be required not when you'll be seeking the admission to the US but whwn you'll be filling the adjustement of status. is that right?

It will be required for AOS but you will need to present it at your interview.. and yes.. please someone correct me if I am mistaken

Edited February 23, 2018 by L and E

[José y Yeny 81]

3 hours ago, L and E said:

@ José y Yeny Como prometí ... mi prometido llamó a los consultorios médicos aprobados y recibió la misma respuesta de todos ... "No puedo darte una lista, el médico decide", o "No puedo dar la lista por teléfono". Estoy hablando en serio de BS ... Lo siento, pero estoy harto de todo este proceso desde EE. UU. Hasta CO. jajaja ... No quiero que nadie me malinterprete Amo a Colombia pero a veces las prácticas comerciales son FRUSTRANTES por decir lo menos. Sé que las vacunas no puede ser costoso por lo que al no le dice lo que necesita o cómo probar si usted ha tenido alguna que le están obligando a una situación en la que usted tiene que pagar por ellos ... muuuuuuuuuuy sombra uf! Mi novio estaba en la marina así que irá a la oficina naval para solicitar la documentación de las vacunas que recibió de ellos. 

 

¿Alguien más de otros países tiene una experiencia similar con respecto a las vacunas? ¿O fue muy simple / barato? Tan curioso sobre todo esto ahora

Thank you very much, if here in Colombia it is a little complicated, in fact all this process is complicated and exhausting, hopefully it ends soon ...

[Todd L F 49]

Based on timeline data, your I129f may be adjudicated between April 28, 2018 and May 4, 2018*.

 

this is my what my timeline is saying, does this mean this is when I’ll reveive my letter for interview or when the embassy appproves me.

 

Thanks

[ThomasNC1988 762]

1 minute ago, Todd L F said:

Based on timeline data, your I129f may be adjudicated between April 28, 2018 and May 4, 2018*.

 

this is my what my timeline is saying, does this mean this is when I’ll reveive my letter for interview or when the embassy appproves me.

 

Thanks

Very rough estimate for NOA2.

[Todd L F 49]

Ok thank you! 

[YandJ 40]

The vaccine issue is very important. Some doctors during the medical won't complete the vaccine portion that you will need for the AOS part. Especially in Colombia. Make sure that during your medical you are adamant that they complete the vaccine portion form Ds3025 and that they give you a copy. It might be some more money if they are missing vaccines and they administer the shots there but is better than yo find out you need it for AOS and you don't have it. That will require going to a uscis certified doctor in the States to get it doneand you know our health care is not the best and it might be very expensive. Why pay twice? 

[L and E 305]

3 hours ago, YandJ said:

The vaccine issue is very important. Some doctors during the medical won't complete the vaccine portion that you will need for the AOS part. Especially in Colombia. Make sure that during your medical you are adamant that they complete the vaccine portion form Ds3025 and that they give you a copy. It might be some more money if they are missing vaccines and they administer the shots there but is better than yo find out you need it for AOS and you don't have it. That will require going to a uscis certified doctor in the States to get it doneand you know our health care is not the best and it might be very expensive. Why pay twice? 

That’s why I was going all mad woman about the vaccine issue yesterday... i had read a review about it in the colombia portal and just from previous experiences trying to get stuff done there it is all about money and can be incredibly frustrating. Believe me... mi prometido knows to be firm and demand what he needs.. I’m getting mad just thinking about it lol... flashbacks from dealing with the translation company I guess... I have good info/resources about the vaccines if anyone wants they can pm me or scroll back a page or so.. I really went on a rampage for info yesterday haha 

[BSantos 4]

Guys I’m getting really anxious about all this waiting thing without knowing when everything will be ok so we can all have our happy ending.. idk about you guys but I get mixed feelings sometimes happy sometimes I feel upset.. I just needed to say this because only you guys can understand what I am going through

 

Trying to stay on the positive side!! Happy weekend guys...

[Todd L F 49]

Do I need to get any vaccinations from my doctor prior to my medical? I’m from the Uk. 

 

Thanks

[L and E 305]

3 hours ago, Todd L F said:

Do I need to get any vaccinations from my doctor prior to my medical? I’m from the Uk. 

 

Thanks

I would bring documentation of what you've had.. from what I could gather, ages 19-49 will be required to have Tdap, MMR, Varicella, and flu if it is flu season (flu season ends March 31st, I think October filers will be safe to say we don't need flu shot) here is where I found this info

 

https://www.uscis.gov/policymanual/HTML/PolicyManual-Volume8-PartB-Chapter9.html

 

https://www.cdc.gov/immigrantrefugeehealth/exams/ti/civil/vaccination-civil-technical-instructions.html 

 

If you haven't already had them it might be easier to get them done at your medical but every country is a little different about how they administer vaccines so this part might be a little more "country specific" I would try looking through the UK portal... @Brittani said she found some good guides for the UK including info about vaccines

Edited February 25, 2018 by L and E

[Todd L F 49]

OK thanks for your help!

[Naes 12,205]

This week in numbers;

 

This week August came as far as Received date 29th of August.

However, 2 days of this week was RFE only dates, so there were no Approval updates.

As we confirmed before too, these dates (and even dates where we saw updates online) usually means most approvals were/going to be mail only.

 

August is going stronger than any other month so far, giving me some hope that things will only get better (even if it is not by too much or too fast) from here on.

However always keep in mind, things can change so fast, and anything can happen during this process.

NVC backlog was a mystery for us and it happened suddenly, yet ended up eating 2 months of those approvals.

And things such as AP or anything on the way can also cause a backlog.

 

My advice is not make firm/unchangeable wedding plans.

 

On another note,  I saw about 10 withdrawals in the month of September during the past week.

The same movement happened one week before August started.

My guess is they are first updating those that will not get adjudication due to being withdrawn...

So September next week??

I personally can't wait!

 

Overall Movement:

 

	June	July	Aug.	Total
02/20/18	17	39	31	87
02/21/18	72	85	186	343
02/22/18	37	66	135	238
02/23/18	21	56	54	131
Total	147	246	406	799

 

Approvals only

- dates don't appear here means possible mail only approvals. Please check your informed delivery and mailboxes timely-

 

 

	June	July	Aug.	Total
02/21/18	25	62	86	173
02/22/18	8	29	101	138
Total	33	91	187	311

 

 

----------------Monthly Updates

 

Overall Numbers:

(December has validation errors so the given numbers are less than actual petitions)

 

	Virgins	Touched	Approved	Total
June	983	999	1665	3647
July	1423	848	1126	3397
Aug	2529	504	618	3651
Sept	3155	130	8	3293
Oct	3770	128		3898
Nov	3304	67	1	3372
Dec	3297	28		3325
Total	18461	2704	3418	24583

 

 

Overall look into months: