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I am confused as to where to file our i-485 form for our approved 129f K1. When I visit the UCIS website, it directs me to the Family-Based form submission addresses. When I visit that page, it lists Phoenix, AZ, for Tennessee. However, when I Google the question, AI responds Dallas, TX. It also says to reference the i-485 instructions, which have no reference to where to send. I am 90% certain that I need to send to Phoenix, but I trust confirmation from here so that I do not waste valuable time resubmitting or having the packet forwarded and potentially lost.

Found it on the I-797 Approval Notice, within the beneficiary box. AXXX XXX XXX. Thanks again!

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Thanks again to both of you! I see the DS-3025 designation in the lower left of the page now, and yes, the second box for "K1 Visa applicant voluntarily completed vaccination requirements" is checked. We have 99% of the I-485 and I-864 completed. I cannot find the USCIS Online Account Number. We have an account there, and I logged in but could not locate it there or on any subsequent paperwork or emails that clearly referenced such a number. It says "if any", but if this is something that can help expedite information access on their end, then I want to include it. Other than that, we are mostly down to printing out financials and making photocopies, so we should easily make the deadline. Her K1 Visa expired in late February, but we were already married earlier in that month. Her struggle with pregnancy sickness and general settling in distracted us, hence the delay. The following is a checklist of items to address (copied from another online resource): Arrival/Departure Record (known as Form I-94) The approval notice (Form I-797) for the initial petition (Form I-129F) Birth certificate Marriage certificate Passport page containing K-1 fiancé(e) visa Passport page containing the entry stamp given by border official Government-issued ID (must include a photo) (Vietnamese or USA?) They will also need: Two 2×2 passport-style photos Form I-864 (officially called the “Affidavit of Support”) Form I-693 (officially called the “Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record”) This is what started me down the path of filling out I-693. Is there a reference/instructions somewhere on including a cover letter for prior physical exam and vaccinations in the country of origin? I think we have everything else ready to go! As an aside, I posted this in another forum topic, but they listed her given name on the I-94 as "Middle" plus "First" (in that order). This confused the SS office and DOHS when I attempted to get her a SSN as it was reversed from the marriage certificate. They were not of help beyond advising me to go halfway across the country to the POE to get it physically changed in person. I was recommended on these forums that we submit AOS and request the SSN number then with an explanation. Apparently it happens occasionally with Vietnamese beneficiaries, as Vietnamese legal documents (including passports) list the middle name first. Oi zoi oi!

Thank you for your reply! We have the US Department of State Vaccination Documentation Worksheet (OMB 1405-0113). I do not see the number you referenced. It specifically lists Hepatitis B Vaccine as Code H, which is a waiver for "known chronic hepatitis B virus infection". We were completely transparent in the entire K1 process and disclosed the condition. The expiration of this form is listed as 12/31/25, but the date of the document is 6/18/24. If we only have (12) months, then we need to submit within the next (30) days. I have an examination set up for the first of June, but wondering if submitting all of this within a new form would increase scrutiny and potential denial. They left us with that form and a CD with the X-ray, but I think they retained other medical documents at POE.

My wife and I married within the 90-day K1 Visa window, but now we need to file the i-485, and from what I gather, we must file the I-693, even though some sources are not clear on whether this is required. She has had Hepatitis B since birth, but has managed to be healthy with regular checkups for her entire life with no treatments. We did not expect a problem this entire time, as most resources indicated it was not a disease that prevented K1 Visas from being rejected. However, during this process of filling out the i-693 and researching the medical exam, I found some disturbing information from Google searches: A positive Hepatitis B diagnosis can lead to the rejection of an I-485 (Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status) application, but it's not a guaranteed rejection. Applicants with communicable diseases of public health significance, including Hepatitis B, are generally inadmissible. However, there may be exceptions or waivers available. AND Can you get a green card if you have hepatitis B? Individuals will be deported if they are found to be positive for hepatitis B. An immigration policy may exist that appears to deny extended stay visas or work permits to people living with chronic hepatitis B, but you can challenge this with a letter and health report from your doctor. During K1 research, I found statements such as: Generally, Hepatitis B should not be a cause for K-1 visa rejection. Most applicants living with Hepatitis B are not considered ineligible for immigration. The USCIS considers health issues, but they do not automatically exclude individuals with Hepatitis B. Why would the policies not be consistent? Why issue a K1 Visa and then reject you after marriage? We are blessed in that my wife is now pregnant, but is there actually a chance that she will be rejected and deported? I am in a state of panic, especially given the current immigration doctrine. That is not a political statement, but simply an observation of heightened scrutiny of all types of applicants and increased deportation for various reasons.

Thanks for the reply! I entered key dates into my timeline. We entered into the US on November 23rd of 2024 and the I94 has an Admit Until Date of 2/20/25. Is the 75 day deadline for SSN from the date of entry or the Admit Until Date? What are the implications if we go beyond 75 days? Can we submit the I485 without a SNN and state ID? Anything else required? Hoping that the name order discrepancy doesn't get flagged during that submission as well.

Hello folks! We were married on Valentine's Day within our K1 VISA deadline, but we are struggling with paperwork formalities. It took 18 months to resolve the K1 process, but we did it! I did not realize you could get a Social Security card before marriage, so we went to apply after marriage. The Social Security office would not even enter her info, as they pointed out that her name on the marriage certificate does not match the I-94. The I-94 lists her First (Given) Name as MIDDLE, FIRST, which matches her K1 VISA and Vietnamese passport, but the marriage certificate lists FIRST, MIDDLE. Apparently, this is a relatively common problem, due to the Vietnamese name convention of listing the middle name first on legal documents. Evidently, it was not an issue upon entry into the country, as everything matched. The Social Security office also seemed concerned that the marriage certificate had her given last name, not mine. We intended to honor her Vietname last name and append mine at the end, but we decided to get that name changed later to avoid any potential paperwork issues (ironically). Getting the last name on the I-94 changed makes no sense to me whatsoever, and I assume that we received misguided feedback from the Social Security representative. Correct? The Social Security office directed me to the local Homeland Security office, but they indicated they could not help change the document. After a quick online research, I followed the instructions to make the change request on the CBP website. I carefully entered all the data, document scans, a clear explanation of the situation, and a request for a new I-94 with the name order switch. Google indicated that the process should take about 5 working days. However, two days later we received a generic response email (see attached sans sensitive data) that listed the steps to take for generic problems that did not apply to our situation and a closing statement that if we were "not in a hurry", we could submit all of the data I had already sent them as a reply and the issue would be looked into - with a current response timeline of over 30 days! The other option offered was to visit a CBP center, but the nearest one is a six-hour drive (one way). My wife is concerned, as the I-94 has an Admit Until Date of 2/20/25 (tomorrow) and the K1 VISA is dated through to the same date. I am confident that these dates are irrelevant since we married before the deadline, but reassurance is welcomed! We still need to get her an ID from the DMV and the social security card. We started the I-485, but I have not checked yet to see if either is required to file. Should we scramble to get the ID (which in itself could present a naming convention issue), but wait 30+ days for the I-94 change to proceed with the SSN request? Can we file the I-485 in the interim? Finally, what proof do we need to keep on us for her not to be detained for deportation? We have followed the rule of law in every way, but with the twitch of a pen from you know who, I fear she could become a target for deportation. I apologize for the lengthy explanation of our situation, but I wanted to cover our situation and our concerns in detail, with the hopes that others have similar experiences to share that might be of help. Best to all of you in your journey! CBP Response Email.txt