Final questions before interview

[JL & ML 20]

Hi there,

 

Anyone willing to confirm our correct understanding here? AOS interview coming up!

 

I-693: I filed this as part of the K-1 visa process. Got the medical exam and updated shots in October 2019, in Canada; applied for AOS from here in Michigan in May 2020, so well within one year. As per the I-693 instructions, FAQ no. 3, under such conditions it would appear a new medical exam is not required. I will still be bringing the DS 3025 from the doctor. Do I still need to fill out an I-693 and just leave the doctor's section blank?

Proof of Status as a fiancé nonimmigrant: (under "Documentation establishing eligibility for Lawful Permanent Resident Status) - what could this be? Some NOAs from USCIS, the original K-1 application? Asking because they ask for marriage certificates, babies' birth certificates, etc., on a separate line.

Birth certificate: I plan on bringing an original and a copy of my simple birth certificate. I got an RFE after applying for AOS in May of 2020 stating I needed the "long form" birth certificate since it mentioned my parents' names. I obtained a certified copy from Ontario and mailed it directly to USCIS. I have a digital copy of it. I can also request a rush copy from the government of Ontario to obtain another certified copy, but that'd be pricey... in other words, I currently have a digital copy of the long form and the original plus a copy of the short form.

 

I think that was about it... if anyone is willing to chime in, thanks a million!

[P055UM 286]

1 hour ago, JL & ML said:

 

Proof of Status as a fiancé nonimmigrant: (under "Documentation establishing eligibility for Lawful Permanent Resident Status) - what could this be? Some NOAs from USCIS, the original K-1 application? Asking because they ask for marriage certificates, babies' birth certificates, etc., on a separate line.

 

Ive been working on the basis that the K1 in the passport as well as I94 should suffice for this requirement. 
 

Also soon to be interviewing so will be watching this thread! 

[mochiswan 19]

I693 is not needed in your case since you filed aos within a year of the medical and unless you received a letter from uscis specifically asking for it. I didn't even bother bringing the form and they didn't ask me for it

 

Proof of status - I had all the uscis letters they sent me since starting the aos, so noas and biometric letter. It proves you have pending aos. Can have a copy of your i94 and photocopy of the page of your visa and the stamp on your entry too. 

 

Birth certificate - I think since you got the rfe for long form, they will be asking for that one specifically (should bring the short one too in case though) . I was asked my certificate,  but the officer only glanced at it and gave it back right away. My thoughts would be to get another certified copy for yourself for future records (never know when you might need it) and bring it along with a photocopy to the interview. 

 

Lucky you, looks like you'll be getting the ten year card if you pass the interview :D

Good luck! 

[JL & ML 20]

9 hours ago, mochiswan said:

I693 is not needed in your case since you filed aos within a year of the medical and unless you received a letter from uscis specifically asking for it. I didn't even bother bringing the form and they didn't ask me for it

Excellent. Useful to know!

 

9 hours ago, mochiswan said:

Proof of status - I had all the uscis letters they sent me since starting the aos, so noas and biometric letter. It proves you have pending aos. Can have a copy of your i94 and photocopy of the page of your visa and the stamp on your entry too. 

Great! Figured - just all documentation from the start of the process (after crossing the border) up to now. Better too much documentation than too little.

 

9 hours ago, mochiswan said:

Birth certificate - I think since you got the rfe for long form, they will be asking for that one specifically (should bring the short one too in case though) . I was asked my certificate,  but the officer only glanced at it and gave it back right away. My thoughts would be to get another certified copy for yourself for future records (never know when you might need it) and bring it along with a photocopy to the interview.

Based on the very many useful blog posts here on VisaJourney, we opted not to use the services of a lawyer (and we have not since this all began in May 2019 - except $200 for an hour-long interview at the very beginning, getting general advice - after which we felt that using a lawyer was no guarantee of success but that it would cost us several thousand dollars). We prepared the ####### out of the K-1 interview in Montreal. We got so much documentation together, and I went into it super confident. In the end, they asked for maybe 30% of everything we prepared (again, all our preparation was based on blog posts on this website and this website's guides). It was a bit of a disappointment that we had worked so much to prepare stuff they didn't even look at, but looking back now, it's better to overprepare than the opposite.

 

They may be fine with the short-form birth certificate, but I'll go ahead and pay the 75 CAD for a rush certified copy of the long-form birth certificate - what the hey. Small price to pay for peace of mind. And as as you say, it could come in handy in the future. I'll have the certified copy and a photocopy of that. (They said on the interview notice to bring originals and copies, so that they may keep the copies.)

 

Thanks for your helpful insight!

[Chancy 6,243]

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