July 2019 - AOS Filers

[LuFlolady 881]

12 hours ago, WaterLeaf said:

Do we have a thread for our next journey? The removing 2 year conditional green card train thread or when does one can apply for naturalization?

Good question...... I need to join if we do

[Fer Schvarztman 217]

On 11/8/2020 at 1:22 PM, Ayrton said:

Are you adjusting from K1? 

 

Where did you have your medical? Inside or outside the US? When was your medical (Nov 2018?) When did you file for AOS?

 

If your medical was outside the US, there's no way your I-693 is expired because you never had an I-693. Foreign medicals use DS forms.

 

The rule is simple: Date of filing for AOS - Date of the foreign medical < 1 year = No new medical is required (as long as your vaccination sheet was completed).

 

2 years is the expiration date of 693 medicals done inside the US. If your medical was abroad, you don't have a 693, therefore your medical is still valid if you filed for AOS within 1 year.

 

Of course no one wants to play with USCIS, but I wouldn't do a new medical when I'm not required.

 

 

 

@Ayrton where can I find these on the USCIS webpage?

[Just Paul 4,595]

55 minutes ago, Fer Schvarztman said:

@Ayrton where can I find these on the USCIS webpage?

Page 8 of the I-693 instructions.

Edited November 16, 2020 by Paul & Mary

[Fer Schvarztman 217]

Just now, Paul & Mary said:

Page 8 of the 693 instructions.

Also found that it actually say, that if the form was done before Nov 2018, they can actually ask for it. But at the same time says if you did the exams overseas under k1 visa, there's no need to perform the 693. 

 

Tried to call the USCIS 1-800 number but it is impossible to reach someone, a machine just forces you to deal with her. Called the DHS phone number from the NYC facility, where the notice came from and no one is picking up eather. 

 

1 week later I still don't have an appointment, I need to be sure I have to undergo a full medical examination again, and if so. If I can mail it to the DHS office instead of waitting the never re-scheduling of my interview appointment. 😭

 

I feel frustrated, I don't get why I'm asked these and you all guys weren't. Are your overseas medical examinations dated 2019? Mine was done in 2018.

[Just Paul 4,595]

You would usually take a copy of the DS-3025 to the interview unless they Interview Letter says you need an I-693.  At least that is what we see here in Phoenix.

 

10 minutes ago, Fer Schvarztman said:

I feel frustrated

Try the "Ask Emma" on the USCIS website.   It is hit or miss.  Just put in "representative".   If a tier 2 is available you should be able to get into a queue.   I've also had people enter "technical problem" to get help.

 

Worse case is you do the medical after the interview.  It doesn't really slow it down.

 

[Fer Schvarztman 217]

1 minute ago, Paul & Mary said:

You would usually take a copy of the DS-3025 to the interview unless they Interview Letter says you need an I-693.  At least that is what we see here in Phoenix.

 

Try the "Ask Emma" on the USCIS website.   It is hit or miss.  Just put in "representative".   If a tier 2 is available you should be able to get into a queue.   I've also had people enter "technical problem" to get help.

 

Worse case is you do the medical after the interview.  It doesn't really slow it down.

 

Thanks never tried that! Will do! ❤

[Just Paul 4,595]

1 minute ago, Fer Schvarztman said:

Thanks never tried that! Will do! ❤

Ask Emma is really been hit or miss since COVID.  I think she's super busy. (Err not enough live agents)  Try it during business hours a few different times.

[Ayrton 965]

45 minutes ago, Fer Schvarztman said:

Also found that it actually say, that if the form was done before Nov 2018, they can actually ask for it. But at the same time says if you did the exams overseas under k1 visa, there's no need to perform the 693. 

 

Tried to call the USCIS 1-800 number but it is impossible to reach someone, a machine just forces you to deal with her. Called the DHS phone number from the NYC facility, where the notice came from and no one is picking up eather. 

 

1 week later I still don't have an appointment, I need to be sure I have to undergo a full medical examination again, and if so. If I can mail it to the DHS office instead of waitting the never re-scheduling of my interview appointment. 😭

 

I feel frustrated, I don't get why I'm asked these and you all guys weren't. Are your overseas medical examinations dated 2019? Mine was done in 2018.

The rule from Nov 2018 only affects medicals done inside the US, that use I-693. It doesn't mention anything for K1 medical.

 

My IO at my interview also asked for a medical, and I reminded him that I didn't need one. He just said okay and I was approved the next day.

[Fer Schvarztman 217]

6 minutes ago, Ayrton said:

The rule from Nov 2018 only affects medicals done inside the US, that use I-693. It doesn't mention anything for K1 medical.

 

My IO at my interview also asked for a medical, and I reminded him that I didn't need one. He just said okay and I was approved the next day.

Thanks for the insight, that was a doubt I had by reading the info in the USCIS website. 

 

Then I will not do the medical examination, just try to double check with a tire2 if I can reach one, just in case and if they want me to perform it anyways will then do it after the interview. 

 

Did you receive a letter before the interview asking you to do the exams?

[Ayrton 965]

1 minute ago, Fer Schvarztman said:

Thanks for the insight, that was a doubt I had by reading the info in the USCIS website. 

 

Then I will not do the medical examination, just try to double check with a tire2 if I can reach one, just in case and if they want me to perform it anyways will then do it after the interview. 

 

Did you receive a letter before the interview asking you to do the exams?

No, I didn't. The IO asked at the interview. 

 

Make sure to print the Instructions, and ask them to check with a supervisor.

[wezzing 13]

Seattle here. Still waiting for the green card interview. Just wanted to say I re-applied for Combo card (EAD AP) on Aug 15th, and I received the card. I think this was fast haha. 

[GeeRaf 61]

On 11/17/2020 at 1:16 AM, wezzing said:

Seattle here. Still waiting for the green card interview. Just wanted to say I re-applied for Combo card (EAD AP) on Aug 15th, and I received the card. I think this was fast haha. 

We're still waiting on the GC too and we've had our interview. How much was it to reapply. The EAD card expires next month.

[wezzing 13]

4 hours ago, GeeRaf said:

We're still waiting on the GC too and we've had our interview. How much was it to reapply. The EAD card expires next month.

It was free! Took 1 month to get notice receipt number, took 1.5 months since receipt notice to get the card. 

[GeeRaf 61]

On 11/18/2020 at 12:25 PM, wezzing said:

It was free! Took 1 month to get notice receipt number, took 1.5 months since receipt notice to get the card. 

Thank you. I assume we should do this since we don't have the GC in hand.

[GeeRaf 61]

Hey guys,

 

If you had to apply for EAD renewal, where do you find the information for renewal without a fee? We had our GC interview, all went well, redid the medical, sent it in by the Oct 7, was received on October 13 but haven't heard anything. The EAD expires on 12/19.