Question about I693 Medicals for K1-AOS

[ETM8986 7]

Another question about the AOS : I'm confused about the medical requirements.
Reading the instructions on the I-485, it says (on p14, No.10) that fiance nonimmigrant filers have to refer to the I-693 instructions on whether I need to submit certain parts or a full I-693...

So I read the instructions for the I-693, and on page 7 (FAQ Q3) it says:

 

How do I show proof of this? I was emailed a copy of the DS-3025 after I completed my overseas medical with the last page marked as such:

 

Do I simply include the copy of DS-3025 in the AOS packet that I am submitting (I-485, I-864 and I-765)?

 

Thanks - appreciate your help in clarifying these - I've read several threads from Feb/Mar 2023 about I-693s and RFEs (Eg. https://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/788868-rfe-for-i-693-even-though-ds-3025-was-completed/ AND https://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/798091-request-for-form-i-693-courtesy-email/) so I am rather confused and flustered now.

Edited October 22 by ETM8986

[OldUser 6,655]

Yes, simply including copy of completed DS-3025 is what you need.

[K1visaHopeful 2,814]

1 hour ago, ETM8986 said:

 

Do I simply include the copy of DS-3025 in the AOS packet that I am submitting (I-485, I-864 and I-765)?

No, not your original copy of the DS3025. Never give away your originals as the instructions for any form state.

Submit a PHOTOCOPY of your copy only with I485. 

The original is included in your sealed envelope collected at POE.

Bring your original personal copy to your interview. 

 

*A lot of these basics can be answered by doing one of two things:

1. Using the search function with keys words. DS3025 would have pulled up threads with helpful answers. 

2. Joining your monthly filing AOS VJ forum will be helpful to you to see the same questions shared among your peer filing group.

[ETM8986 7]

Thanks for the clarification...

 

On 10/22/2024 at 9:52 AM, K1visaHopeful said:

*A lot of these basics can be answered by doing one of two things:

1. Using the search function with keys words. DS3025 would have pulled up threads with helpful answers. 

2. Joining your monthly filing AOS VJ forum will be helpful to you to see the same questions shared among your peer filing group.

 ... and also for the suggestion #2. I don't actually see a thread created yet though, unless I'm looking at the wrong places.

(I have to admit that using the search function, whilst immensely useful, is also not very reassuring when reading about the seeming arbitrariness of USCIS! 😭)

[K1visaHopeful 2,814]

1 minute ago, ETM8986 said:

Thanks for the clarification...

 

 ... and also for the suggestion #2. I don't actually see a thread created yet though, unless I'm looking at the wrong places.

 

Create one!

Or read through July and August and September.

[hplusj 135]

On 10/22/2024 at 10:38 PM, ETM8986 said:

I don't actually see a thread created yet though, unless I'm looking at the wrong places.
 

For October?  I got you here: 

 

[ETM8986 7]

Thanks @hplusj! 
I don't know if we'll make it for the October filing though. Hopefully - I'd be relieved to send the packet off! I'm certainly not relishing the idea of being "out of status." It sounds dreadful and the lack of a so-called "bridging visa" is unusual to me. We're waiting on a joint sponsor to get his I-864 forms ready. My husband is a full-time student so we have no income, and I don't know if that makes our case more complicated or not 😩

[hplusj 135]

On 10/28/2024 at 12:53 PM, ETM8986 said:

Thanks @hplusj! 
I don't know if we'll make it for the October filing though. Hopefully - I'd be relieved to send the packet off! I'm certainly not relishing the idea of being "out of status." It sounds dreadful and the lack of a so-called "bridging visa" is unusual to me. We're waiting on a joint sponsor to get his I-864 forms ready. My husband is a full-time student so we have no income, and I don't know if that makes our case more complicated or not 😩

Whose income did you use as proof for the K1?

 

Feel free to keep an eye on the October thread, might be some foreshadowing for ya.

[ETM8986 7]

@hplusj We had a joint sponsor who stepped in at the last minute after the first one dropped the ball unexpectedly (that was not fun at all 😭) so we mailed the packet off on 10/31.
USPS tracking says it was delivered on Saturday 2/11 but we haven't got ANY notice that USCIS has received it so I'm getting worried.

[Edward and Jaycel 165]

4 hours ago, ETM8986 said:

@hplusj We had a joint sponsor who stepped in at the last minute after the first one dropped the ball unexpectedly (that was not fun at all 😭) so we mailed the packet off on 10/31.
USPS tracking says it was delivered on Saturday 2/11 but we haven't got ANY notice that USCIS has received it so I'm getting worried.

 

It's only been 4 days since they received it.... No reason to panic. Lots of stories around lately where it has been taking weeks to receive notification

[hplusj 135]

On 11/6/2024 at 11:23 AM, ETM8986 said:

@hplusj We had a joint sponsor who stepped in at the last minute after the first one dropped the ball unexpectedly (that was not fun at all 😭) so we mailed the packet off on 10/31.
USPS tracking says it was delivered on Saturday 2/11 but we haven't got ANY notice that USCIS has received it so I'm getting worried.

Ours was received on the 1st but the NOA was postmarked Nov 6 so expect a slight delay.

Seems they got a little busy on Monday and Tuesday.  I wonder why... 🤣

 

I don't know if you set up a G-1145 for notifications but if not, you can always give your information to Emma and see if there are docs submitted for your case.  Provide all information you have now: A-number, USCIS receipt, NVC case and ask to speak with an agent to get the access code printed on the NOA.  

 

If you did set up the notifications and you've heard nothing, I guess the waiting game is still on.

Edited November 12 by hplusj

[ETM8986 7]

Thanks @Edward and Jaycel and @hplusj - the NOA arrived in the mail! (And I found the electronic notice in the spam folder of my inbox)
So the waiting begins...

[Edward and Jaycel 165]

58 minutes ago, ETM8986 said:

Thanks @Edward and Jaycel and @hplusj - the NOA arrived in the mail! (And I found the electronic notice in the spam folder of my inbox)
So the waiting begins...

 

@ETM8986 That's great!! Was the electronic notice that was in your spam the notice of receipt of your package? What date did the e-notice arrive? Did it give you the receipt number or did that just come with on the NOA in the mail? Sorry for the million questions. LOL We just sent ours via FedEx to the Phoenix LockBox yesterday and it is scheduled to be delivered Monday so I'm trying to get an idea of what to expect. 😁

 

By the way.... I created a post for us November filers if you want to jump in there 
 

 

Edited November 16 by Edward and Jaycel
Adding link for November 2024 AOS Filers Post

[ETM8986 7]

@Edward and Jaycel We sent our package via USPS Priority to the Chicago lockbox on a Thurs and it arrived on Sat afternoon.

 

The NOA is dated on the Wed that followed (so about a week from mailing it off to receiving an e-notice). It has the receipt number in the notice too. They took our money the following day 😂.

I didn't know this at that time (now I do, haha!) but the receipt notice is not enough. USCIS then sends another letter with the online access code which you will need to link your case on the USCIS portal. That one took another week to arrive by snail mail.

Hopefully you get news soon! And thanks for creating the new thread for November filers. Appreciate it!

[Edward and Jaycel 165]

2 minutes ago, ETM8986 said:

@Edward and Jaycel We sent our package via USPS Priority to the Chicago lockbox on a Thurs and it arrived on Sat afternoon.

 

The NOA is dated on the Wed that followed (so about a week from mailing it off to receiving an e-notice). It has the receipt number in the notice too. They took our money the following day 😂.

I didn't know this at that time (now I do, haha!) but the receipt notice is not enough. USCIS then sends another letter with the online access code which you will need to link your case on the USCIS portal. That one took another week to arrive by snail mail.

Hopefully you get news soon! And thanks for creating the new thread for November filers. Appreciate it!

 

Thank you for this information!! Looking forward to following along with each other's journeys in the November Filers thread 😁