jaybird

Check the expiration date on your K1 visa first. I am a K1 visa holder as well, and I just went to the California DMV to apply for a state ID. But they said after the expiration date on my K1 visa, they wouldn't be able to issue me a state ID, until I get my green card.

SO the X ray was negative, no signs of any infection or disease. Now on to the I-485 Form, the directions ask for a bunch of initial evidence. They want Shuyans Birth certificate again? Police clearance? I understand the passport stamped w/ K1 Visa & the Marriage license? But we submitted all of this not long ago. They Kept a big sealed packet Shuyan brought when she arrived @SFO International in Feb 2009.

So my civil surgeon emailed a CS coordinator from the department of homeland security. And the reply is, an overseas report is not acceptable to be submitted with a complete I-693 form. If the applicant had a positive TB skin test reaction of more than 5mm will also be required to undergo a chest x-ray here in U.S. And $40 I paid last time is what he charged me for complete the I-693 form. No more charges.

We paid $40 for the administration fee today. Will go back with my HPV vaccine record next Monday and complete the I-693. No idea how much he would charge again tho. Will let you know by then.

I want to thank SAMSONG, DNOBLETT, TOM&LING and RANDY. We couldn't do this without your help.

We went to the Santa Clara Health Department this Tuesday and got vaccines of Tetanus, MMR, and also TB skin test. I had chicken pox when I was a kid, so I didn't get Varicella. We went to the civil surgeon office today with the I-693 instructions, and managed to skip another full physical examination. The civil surgeon wrote 'VH'(varicella history) on the form, he said a Titer test wouldn't be necessary. However, the civil surgeon still required us to get the HPV vaccinated. My TB skin test reading shows positive(55mm ), which means I would need a chest X-ray. I did the chest X-ray when I had the physical examination in China before the visa interview. I brought the X-ray tube with me today. And the civil surgeon thinks, since this chest X-ray I had is still within one year, it should be valid and we should give it a try. He copied my radiological report and enclosed it to the I-693 form. He said he would e-mail some connection in IRS and make sure. Do you guys have any idea whether this is acceptable?

Shuyan and I have made an appointment w/ a US Civil Surgeon office they are saying we will need to get the HIV/AIDS test as well as Syphlis test, blood work and lab test's? ll Extra $$$ Are these tests required as well? We are going to go to the Santa Clara Dept. Health its a total of $330.00 for the 4 Vaccines and office visit. The US civil Surgeons office charges way more for these same shots, We will need the physical as well so the US civil surgeon will perform physical and complete the I-693 forms. Lastly We are a little late on completing all of this stuff is there a certain timeline we are married and SSN# was issued within the 90 days of Her entry to the US. Is there a deadline to have all these forms filed? Enjoying eachothers company so much we have put off a few things. Now its time to really get it all filed and sent in.

I have called some US civil surgeons in my area. However, most of them didn't seem to have a clue about the K-1 vaccination required. And they all required the whole physical done. Any advice? Thanks!

What kind of hospital/doctor should I go to get my vaccination record and how much would it cost? I don't have any insurance yet. Thanks for advice!

Thanks a lot for your advice Sam.

Hi, I am a K-1 Visa holder and I have got married 2 weeks ago. I am in the process of adjusting my status now. I saw a CFL member advised me to get Vaccination Record(Yellow Book) transfered to an I-693 by a US Civil Surgeon. I remember when I got the health check in Shanghai before the visa interview, the nurse there told me that K-1 visa holders should get the vaccination required in the United States. Can anyone tell me what is vaccination record and how exactly to get it done? Thanks a lot! Shuyan

Hello, I am a K-1 visa holder, and I applied for a SSN after 3 weeks I arrived in the United States on 6th Feb., 2009. And I received my SSN 1 week after that. Then, I got married 2 weeks ago and changed my last name. I went to the SSA today and wanted to change my last name on my SSN. But the officer lady told me that my I-94 was going to be expired tomorrow. She wasn't able to issue me the SSN with my new last name. And she told me I could not change my last name on the SSN until I adjust my status(green card). I do remember some CFL members reminded me that SSN must be done within 76 days after my arrival in the United States. And I did so. I just didn't realize the last name on the SSN can not be changed after 76 days. Is there gonna be any problem for me using the SSN with my last name before marriage in the future? Can I get a California ID from the DMV with my new last name? Thanks! Shuyan

So I have my sweet Shuyan here with me, Since Feb 6th, its been great like a dream come true! My question is how soon must we submit or file the paperwork? The wedding is the 21st of April will we need to have all the papers filed ASAP? As long as we are married do we need to send anything in before the may 7th deadline the K1 Visa Expires? SS# is finished / Marriage License / Ceremony 4/21/2009

any place on here or VJ that shows the exact steps to take? I have been so busy getting ready for Shuyan arrival. I have slipped up and not followed up on the next steps, I have moved and I need a breakdown of the steps to make sure I do it correct. Can someone direct me to the place that shows these steps?

SO I am exprecting Shuyan next Fri 2/6/2009 I need to figure out what the next steps are in this process? I have looked on VJ and CFL. I cant figure them out? EAD? WHat is it? Can Shuyan get a EAD stamp at the POE, SFO International Airport? Can she work in the US before we are married? I have been so busy I moved also do I need to send a Change of Address? I am in a condo in San Jose perfect for Shuyan and I to start our lives together. Do I need to send a Change of Address? Whats Next? Thanks in Advance

Sounds like it will be fine Shuyan is very polite and knows how to conduct herself. I am excited!! I have a limo to drive me up there and wait as I go inside and greet her...kissing and holding her for a while, then carry the bags to the car..A big Lincoln town car Limo, he will drive us to our new little condo in San Jose Ca. like a 50 minute drive from SFO international airport. So Shuyan can expect a few questions @ POE and customs area. No Big Deal.

HPV only if 26 or younger , new address on AOS forms, you could include a AR-11 to. good luck smile.gif Is there a luck part still? I thought we are over needing to be lucky? We have the Visa,,,now its just paperwork and some shots....Right? I do need to figure out the exact paperwork for her to get a Work authorization? What is it called exactly? Thanks Rob and Jin

So they will end up keeping the sealed packet Shuyan got from GZ that states do not open! So that ask just a few questions and she is off? Can I meet her inside where the POE office is? SFO is the POE a direct flight Shanghai to SFO its only 10 1/2 hours!!! Shuyan arrives @ 8:18 am.

So the Ticket has been purchased. I also just signed on a newer Condo in San Jose Ca. 1 bedroom 1 bath 2 balconies washer dryer A/C dishwasher,,etc. etc. $1050 per month. So I will be changing my Address before Shuyan makes it here on Feb 6th!! I need some help....Do I need to change my address with the DOS? or the CSC? Does it matter? What are these EAD and AOS things? I guess I need to do more research on this portion of the process. I have been so happy and relieved we FINALLY have the VISA! Thanks in advance...& Happy New Year!!!

Are there Fees @ the Immigration area when she arrives? Shanghai to SFO on Feb 6th...So excited to finally have Shuyan here w/ me. I am still unsure on the EAD or AOS stuff. How do we get these EAD or AOS forms? Is there any other fee's she will need to pay when she is @ the SFO airport? Thanks in advance Jay

I think i found the best price I need advice for the purchase procedure Do I purchase it in her name? Can she just go pick it up on the day of departure?

Shuyan and I have the Visa Approval! I am looking into a flight for Shuyan. How do I Purchase the ticket? I am looking into the United Flight from Shanghai to San Francisco. FEb 6th Are there fee's Shuyan will need to pay @ her arrival? Can I purchasde the ticket in her name and she can just arrive @ the Shngai Pu Dong Airport and check in? Is it easy to do? Thanks for all of your help. If there are any other flight anyone knows about please let me know. The Ticket I found is $607+250 in fees for a total of $839.00 its ok direct flight PVG to SFO 10 1/2 hours.

The AOS package and EAD where do we get these? are they inside of the K-1 Visa packet she has been instructed to not open until the Homeland security open @ point of entry? Thanks Jay

Shuyan my future wife just got her Visa in Guz...Excited! We would like to know what the procedure is to get her a work permit what is the next step? She will be arriving in the US in Mid Feb @ San Francisco South Bay Area. I live in Silicon Valley San Jose Ca. Eventually Shuyan would like to find a Tech Job and work, how long is the process? I understand it must be more forms to complete what are they called? where do we get them? Thank you Jason

Well Shuyan went and picked up her Visa @ the Guz post office 12/2/2008 almost 3 years to the date we first met online Thank You to every CFL member Without all of your support and advice and suggestions I dont know what I would have done. CFL has been a huge help in our struggle. Thanks everyone and I wish all of you the best in your lives with your Chinese Husband / Wife. After the blue slip in late 7/2008, another trip to China 8/2008 250+ pictures and the overcome package we submitted was 3 inches high. The call in letter Shuyans trip to Guz to p/u the Visa run around and run around. We finally have the Visa!!!!