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crap, I sent it in. Can I send the I-693 in as soon as I get it?

I called USCIS today. I have been getting the run around with the medical and did not want to wait any longer as the I-94 is about to expire. Even with a copy of the USCIS's website saying K-1s are exempt from the previous tests. They told me you do not need to send the I-693 and supplemental with the I-485, but they may request it for the interview.

We went in for the medical exam and are waiting for tests, AIDS and something else. This doctor doesn't seem to know the different visas. We don't need to take those tests again for a K-1 visa. Just submit the I-693 supplemental form signed by the doctor, right? We don't need the I-693 in a sealed envelope then? Thanks, Rick Ks: If you were admitted to the United States as a fiance(e) (K-1), child of a fiance(e) (K-2), Spouse of a U.S. citizen (K-3), or child of K-3 (K-4), and received a medical examination prior to admission, then you do not require another medical examination as long as your application for adjustment of status (Form I-485) is filed within one year of your overseas medical examination. You will, however, be required to submit a vaccination supplement with our adjustment of status application. The vaccination supplement must be completed by a designated civil surgeon. http://www.uscis.gov/graphics/i-693faq.htm

Hello, I would like to double check that I have the correct requirements for the I-693. We did not get a tuberculin skin test (TST) but the examiner looked at her chest xray. I do not recall any mental status type tests except asking usual questions. She got an MMR and tetanus and a flu shot. Is this enough? The examiner deals with this so should know what they are doing. What does the medical examination involve? When the entire medical exam is required, the designated civil surgeon is responsible for ensuring that all of the required components have been completed. The civil surgeon will record the results on Form I-693. For applicants required to have the entire medical exam, all of the following are required. All adjustment of status applicants are required to comply with the vaccination requirements. Physical Examination: A physical examination (to include complete disrobing) and a mental status evaluation are required, regardless of age. Tuberculin (TB) Skin Test: Applicants age 2 and older are required to have a tuberculin skin test (TST). Civil surgeons may require an applicant who is less than 2 years of age to have a TST if he or she has a history of contact with a known TB case, or if there is any other reason to suspect TB disease. After the skin test, you will need to return to the civil surgeon in 48 to 72 hours to have the results read. If you have a reaction of 4 millimeters or less, you will not need any further tests for TB. A chest X-ray is required when the reaction to the TST is 5 millimeters or more. The civil surgeon will explain these medical requirements to you in more detail. Serologic (Blood) Test: Applicants 15 years of age and older are required to have serologic (blood) tests for HIV and for syphilis. Civil surgeons can require applicants under age 15 to be tested for HIV or syphilis if there is reason to suspect the possibility of infection. Civil surgeons are required to provide pre-test counseling to all applicants who take the HIV test. If you are found to have HIV infection, the civil surgeon must provide you with post-test counseling. Vaccinations: The required vaccination are: mumps, measles, rubella, polio, tetanus, diphtheria toxoids, pertussis, influenza type B, hepatitis B, and any other vaccinations recommended by the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices (ACIP). Current ACIP recommendations also include the varicella, haemophilius inlfuenzae type B, and pneumococcal vaccines. The civil surgeon will review your vaccination history with you to determine whether you have all the required vaccinations. Make sure you take your vaccination records with you to your appointment with the civil surgeon. Do not try to comply with these requirements before you meet with the civil surgeon, in case it is not medically appropriate for you to have one or more of the required vaccines. For more information about the vaccination requirements, including information about waivers and exceptions for orphans, see "Vaccination Requirements for Immigrant Visa Applicants and Adjustment of Status Applicants". After the medical exam is complete, the civil surgeon will give you Form I-693 with the results in a sealed envelope to present to USCIS. DO NOT OPEN THE SEALED ENVELOPE. http://www.uscis.gov/graphics/i-693faq.htm

Please see my sample package in previous post.. .you will not see any of the items you mention. Remember: This is a petition from the chinese national to USCIS. You only act as the sponsor and provide a I-864... Thanks, That's what I thought and was confused as to why others were including some of the other stuff. I thought I may have missed something.

Wait, Do I need a g325 for myself, my divorce decree, birth certificate, and copies of my passport also? Seems people are using them? Thanks, Rick

Thanks!

The USCIS website lists confusing mail instructions. I will use express mail so I think it needs to go to the second address. In the same site they say that the second address is for private carriers and not mail. Just want to make sure I get it to the right one. Thanks, Rick All applications listed below and any supporting documentation for these forms must be sent to the following address (unless the filing instructions state the forms should be mailed to the National Benefits Center or a Service Center): USCIS PO Box 805887 Chicago, IL 60680-4120 For express mail or private couriers send the forms to the following address: USCIS 427 South LaSalle, Third Floor Chicago, IL 60605-1098 Mailing: You will need to mail your application to: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services P.O. Box 805887 Chicago, IL 60680-4120 Or, for non-United States Postal Service (USPS) deliveries (e.g. private couriers) U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Attn: FBASI 427 S. LaSalle 3rd Floor Chicago, IL 60605-1098

Hello, I moved into another house but am keeping my old address as my legal address (parents house, down the street). I was not planning on updating my address and continuing to use the old one. My employer, credit cards, etc use this address. The only change now is that my bank was also my mortgage company and switched my bank account address to the new one. I am now working on all the AOS forms. On the I-864, Q. 12. asks Mailing Address and Q. 13. Place of Residence. Should I just leave it the same then? From moving and no computer I am also down to the wire on my I-94 expiration. I have to still wait a week to get the results back from the doctor. Since the medical results were not given to us by immigration we had to do those tests again. The chest xray came in handy though. Thanks, Rick

Thanks, I also have to get the medical done, how long does that usually take?

I put the k-1 visa number where it says Nonimmigrant Visa Number. In what status did you last enter? K-1 VISA, FIANCE And then I put down her education and occupation for Part C. Does this sound right? Her I-94 is stamped with an expiration date at the beginning of October, I got a late start on these forms, how are we looking? Thanks, Rick

Hello, I have a quick question on the I-485. Part one asks for: Current USCIS Status Expires on (mm/dd/yyyy) Is that just the K-1 Visa and the 90 day time limit? Thanks, Rick

Thank you very much!

There seems to be a new address for the I-485/I-765. I-485, Application To Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status NOTE: Effective July 24, 2006, all employment-based Forms I-485 are filed with the Nebraska Service Center. Please see the ¡°Employment Based Applications¡± section below for more details. http://www.uscis.gov/graphics/formsfee/forms/i-485.htm If your response to Question 16 is ©(9), employment-basedadjustment, file your application as follows: Concurrent Forms I-765/I-140/I-485 Filings: If you are filing your Form I-765 together with a Forms I-140(Petition for Alien Worker)/I-485 package, submit the entirepackage of the three forms to: . USCIS Service CenterP.O. Box 87485Lincoln, NE 68501-7485 I-765: ©(9) - I-485 pending Please see page 7 of the form instructions for more information. I have still not had the time to get on the internet much these days so I am not quite current yet. This could be old news.

Thanks guys. My wife figured it out on her own, reading the chinese internet. I came home and my whole computer was in chinese! Took me a little while to figure it out. For some reason the language bar is now working and she can write chinese when she needs to without making the input language for the computer chinese and the region china.