February 2018 AOS Filers

[sam2141 1]

10 minutes ago, Marion said:

Sam, I don’t understand your question? Can you please rephrase? Thank you  

Sorry lol I don't know what i typed there.

I want to know when you got your notice in mail ,was is also updated on your online case status? I don't check my mail every day, I would like to know if I will see the notice online.

My case received date is Feb 02, 2018. It is so exciting that is it getting close to that date.

[Marion 105]

13 minutes ago, sam2141 said:

Sorry lol I don't know what i typed there.

I want to know when you got your notice in mail ,was is also updated on your online case status? I don't check my mail every day, I would like to know if I will see the notice online.

My case received date is Feb 02, 2018. It is so exciting that is it getting close to that date.

Oh I don’t have any news yet on my case but I hope soon. My date is Feb 5th so we’ll see!!! I hope you’ll get it soon too. 

[sam2141 1]

On 1/23/2019 at 9:03 AM, t1m1t said:

We got our interview notification and mail yesterday!  Scheduled for the 27th of February in Orange County, CA.  Does anyone know if that's the last piece of mail that comes in?  We asked for a change of address which was approved, but they still sent the interview letter to the old address (we moved last weekend).  

When you got your notice in mail ,was it  also updated on your online case status? I don't check my mail every day, I would like to know if I will see the notice online.

My case received date is Feb 02, 2018. It is so exciting that is it getting close to that date.

[t1m1t 8]

22 hours ago, Marion said:

Did it update online first? On your uscis account or on the case tracker? 

Thank you for your answer, I really hope so too 

 

22 hours ago, sam2141 said:

Did you see it only as well?

Did you see the change in status online as well?

 

43 minutes ago, sam2141 said:

When you got your notice in mail ,was it  also updated on your online case status? I don't check my mail every day, I would like to know if I will see the notice online.

My case received date is Feb 02, 2018. It is so exciting that is it getting close to that date.

I noticed it online first when randomly logging into the USCIS DHS site.  When I went home that day after work, I went to get mail (usually dont check mail for weeks...) and saw that it was in there too.  It has a notice date of Jan 16, 2019 on it.

 

Funny thing, I got an email earlier today stating: "We are still reviewing your case and there are no updates at this time.  We will notify you when your case status changes"... An error because we got our interview date haha...

 

@sam2141 where are you located?  Are you in South OC as well?

Edited January 30, 2019 by t1m1t

[Marion 105]

1 minute ago, t1m1t said:

 

 

I noticed it online first when randomly logging into the USCIS DHS site.  When I went home that day after work, I went to get mail (usually dont check mail for weeks...) and saw that it was in there too.  It has a notice date of Jan 16, 2019 on it.

 

@sam2141 where are you located?  Are you in South OC as well?

Thank you for your message. It’s good to know, I really hope that they send it to me soon too. Because their processing times are scary long lol  

[Marion 105]

On 1/29/2019 at 9:11 AM, t1m1t said:

 

Thank you!  Yours will definitely arrive soon.  We're super close to each other in terms of location

 

We filed at the end of January (sent her packet in the mail), but it wasn't received until February 3-4, I believe.  

Well they heard me or something because I got an update on my case tracker today that I’ve been scheduled for an interview yayyyyyyyy!!! 

[t1m1t 8]

1 hour ago, Marion said:

Well they heard me or something because I got an update on my case tracker today that I’ve been scheduled for an interview yayyyyyyyy!!! 

Nice!  Congratulations!!

[sam2141 1]

On 1/30/2019 at 9:35 AM, t1m1t said:

 

 

I noticed it online first when randomly logging into the USCIS DHS site.  When I went home that day after work, I went to get mail (usually dont check mail for weeks...) and saw that it was in there too.  It has a notice date of Jan 16, 2019 on it.

 

Funny thing, I got an email earlier today stating: "We are still reviewing your case and there are no updates at this time.  We will notify you when your case status changes"... An error because we got our interview date haha...

 

@sam2141 where are you located?  Are you in South OC as well?

I am in the Santa Ana office. they received my documents on feb 02 and since March 26th it says ready for interview.

21 hours ago, Marion said:

Well they heard me or something because I got an update on my case tracker today that I’ve been scheduled for an interview yayyyyyyyy!!! 

Omg amazing

[sam2141 1]

48 minutes ago, sam2141 said:

I am in the Santa Ana office. they received my documents on feb 02 and since March 26th it says ready for interview.

Omg amazing

Just saw my interview is scheduled as well. Don't know the date yet but i need to update my medical exam before.

[t1m1t 8]

5 hours ago, sam2141 said:

Just saw my interview is scheduled as well. Don't know the date yet but i need to update my medical exam before.

Congratulations!  We also have to get a medical exam done for my wife... 

[ChristaandJosh 145]

On 1/31/2019 at 10:40 AM, sam2141 said:

Just saw my interview is scheduled as well. Don't know the date yet but i need to update my medical exam before.

Hey why do you need to update medical? J was approved green card with same medical i had done for k1 visa. 

On 1/31/2019 at 4:31 PM, t1m1t said:

Congratulations!  We also have to get a medical exam done for my wife... 

I was worried about medical and it was fine. Didnt need to get one done. Wasnt asked for it. K1 visa Medical was sufficient. 

[t1m1t 8]

On 2/2/2019 at 12:49 PM, ChristaandJosh said:

Hey why do you need to update medical? J was approved green card with same medical i had done for k1 visa. 

I was worried about medical and it was fine. Didnt need to get one done. Wasnt asked for it. K1 visa Medical was sufficient. 

Did you have to get the i693 filled out at all?  The interview paper we got says we need a filled out i693 but only necessary if it wasn't done previously.  It's been over a year since my wife had her medical check in her home country (10/2017) and the interview will be 02/2019.  Do we need to get another full medical check?  They're so expensive... I've posted on another thread in regards to the same question, but left a little confused.  They stated that one isn't needed, but I've seen on other threads that GCs have been delayed due to not getting medical checks for those who started on K1 status.  My wife needs to go back to Taiwan about 3-4 weeks after her interview, so any delays would affect her trip.  Does anyone know if a medical check is absolutely necessary?  My doctor is a civil surgeon (on the list) and wants $250 for everything...

[sam2141 1]

56 minutes ago, t1m1t said:

Did you have to get the i693 filled out at all?  The interview paper we got says we need a filled out i693 but only necessary if it wasn't done previously.  It's been over a year since my wife had her medical check in her home country (10/2017) and the interview will be 02/2019.  Do we need to get another full medical check?  They're so expensive... I've posted on another thread in regards to the same question, but left a little confused.  They stated that one isn't needed, but I've seen on other threads that GCs have been delayed due to not getting medical checks for those who started on K1 status.  My wife needs to go back to Taiwan about 3-4 weeks after her interview, so any delays would affect her trip.  Does anyone know if a medical check is absolutely necessary?  My doctor is a civil surgeon (on the list) and wants $250 for everything...

I just got another one. I heard that they are only valid for 1 year. I know they are really expensive.

The second time is cheaper because I got all the necessary shots last time. So I only paid $150 this time.

[t1m1t 8]

1 hour ago, sam2141 said:

I just got another one. I heard that they are only valid for 1 year. I know they are really expensive.

The second time is cheaper because I got all the necessary shots last time. So I only paid $150 this time.

Yeah, my wife has all her shots and her immunization record.  The doctor says she needs to get a blood test, urine test, and a TB test.  They'll take care of the paperwork and go over with us before sealing it.  I've heard that for K1 applicants, the medical check isn't necessary, and a filled out i693 is all that's needed.  Find a doctor that will look at the immunization record, seal the i693 form, and then good to go.  Some say they've paid about $30-80 for just that, but it's hard to find.  Still confused as to what I should do.  If my doctor charged $150, I'd be more than happy to just do that and move on.  But, the lowest I can find is $250 (my current physician).  Everyone else I called wants $300+...

[ChristaandJosh 145]

On 2/4/2019 at 8:39 AM, t1m1t said:

Did you have to get the i693 filled out at all?  The interview paper we got says we need a filled out i693 but only necessary if it wasn't done previously.  It's been over a year since my wife had her medical check in her home country (10/2017) and the interview will be 02/2019.  Do we need to get another full medical check?  They're so expensive... I've posted on another thread in regards to the same question, but left a little confused.  They stated that one isn't needed, but I've seen on other threads that GCs have been delayed due to not getting medical checks for those who started on K1 status.  My wife needs to go back to Taiwan about 3-4 weeks after her interview, so any delays would affect her trip.  Does anyone know if a medical check is absolutely necessary?  My doctor is a civil surgeon (on the list) and wants $250 for everything...

Nope! K1s are an exception. I had my medical in aigust 2017 in London and my interview was last month. No mention of a medical at all. I just sent in my vaccination form from that medical with the application. I also had it with me then too on the day. 

Never got asked at all. I was preparing to get myself a medical if needed after the interview only if I was asked because they are super expensive! I also had the policy on it with me too printed so I could try and show them that if they asked me for one but she never did the interviewing officer. It wasnt even brought up. That letter they send out is a general letter they send to everyone. Not k1s in specific. I wouldn't personally get one because she doesnt need one. Her visa medical should suffice if she had all of the required vaccinations at the time she will be fine.