Pete

It sounds fairly straightforward. As far as the time need, how long does it usually take to get all the paperworks (incl. passport for the baby) done from the US Consulate? Perhaps a week or so would be my guess. Will the US Consulate in Guangzhou mailed it to you or you need to pick it up yourself in person?

It sounds fairly straightforward. As far as the time need, how long does it usually take to get all the paperworks (incl. passport for the baby) done from the US Consulate?

My wife is planning to give birth of our baby in China (long story!). I'm a US citizen while she is on her 2 year green card. I was told I can easily get my baby a US passport at the US consulate in China so I could bring her back here in the states. Is that really an easy process and how long does it usually take to get all the paperworks done at the consulate? TIA P

My I-485 petition has been transferred from USCIS in NJ to the CA office for quite some time. And yesterday I got a really stupid request for additional info. from USCIS - they want me to submit an official English translation of my marriage certificate which was issued in the State of NJ .... oh well! Anyway, I need to send them a letter "explaining" the fact, but they seem to forget telling me where should I send the evidence back to. So is the address the same as the return address on the USCIS envelop which is US Dept of Homeland Security - USCIS P.O. Box 30111-30115 Laguna Niguel, CA 92607-0111 Or USCIS - California Service Center 2nd Floor, 24000 Avila Road, Laguna Niguel, CA 92607-0111 I just want to be perfectly sure and not causing any further delay. TIA, Pete

In your case I would be using assets, they will need to equal 3 times the 125% income if you were employed, ($52500) You cannot honestly fill in current income level when un-employed. OR have a Joint sponsor. USCIS is concerned with your current employment status. http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/I-864.pdf >.....You cannot honestly fill in current income level when un-employed. Well, when I add up my pay stubs from Jan to July '08, it's way over the 125% poverty guideline. So would this actually be better than simply put down your 2007 income under "Your Current Annual Income" on item #23? To make things safe, I will also put down my cash balance in my bank account under ¡°Assets". My savings alone should able to qualify me under the 3x poverty line requirement. Unfortunately, co-sponsoring is out of question for me

Thanks. I'm also a bit confused on item #8. Right underneath it, there are checkboxes for "Yes" and "No". I do not have a co-sponsor so I supposed to check box "Yes" right? Check "You are sponsoring immigrant" and Check "Yes", NO is used by a joint sponsor that may be sponsoring an accompanying child. http://www.visajourney.com/examples/INS-Form-I-864.pdf Again consider using I-864EZ, it is simpler to understand. http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/I-864EZ.pdf Thanks again. I don't believe I can use I-864EZ since it requires a current employment letter to prove your salary. I was laid off since August 1st. For estimated current income (item #23) I just adding up my pay stubs from Jan 2008 to end of July 2008.

Thanks. I'm also a bit confused on item #8. Right underneath it, there are checkboxes for "Yes" and "No". I do not have a co-sponsor so I supposed to check box "Yes" right?

In item #23 it ask for your "Current Annual Income". Should this be your expected income for 2008 or your declared income in your 2007 tax returns? Unfortunately I was recently laid off from my work but I don't supposed to put down a big zero right?! Along with I-864, am I supposed to also sent in copy of my '07 tax returns and the bank letter showing current balance (use of asset to qualify)? For item #21, since my fiancee enter the US using K-1 and now we've got married, will that cause a duplication in checkbox (a) and ©? This is double-counting and I suppose you should only check either one. TIA, Pete

read your post... gave me more confidence to go back to work tomorrow and face to my BS boss... she gives me tough time ... not fun... Just believe things will get better... Thanks for all the encouraging words guys! I think I'll use my liquid assets as proof of income for now unless I can land a new position between now and the filing of the AOS.

Given the current state of the economy, the inevitable has finally arrived and my company has layoff everyone in our dept. I know this will affect the filing of the AOS for my soon-to-be-wife. Did anyone has similar unlucky experience? I think what matters the most is the I-864. Can I substitute liquid assets for job salary and I suppose I should put down "0" under 'Current Annual Income'? Other than the I-864, are there any potential problems on the AOS because of my adverse circumstance?

Would you still consider getting them in China ? Are you back in Wuhan ? If so, give my lao po a call - she has been in/out of hospital for last 8 weeks caring for various sick friends, maybe she has some info for you ? I've heard the rule has changed with USCIS in that you'll have to redo the complete physical exam, in addition to the vaccination, even if you've done the physical in China within the last 12 months.

Thanks AmyAndDoug. So how much is the doctor charging you for doing the complete physical + vaccination shots?

I don't think this is accurate. The instructions for the I-693 on the USCIS website have a FAQ which states the following: Here is the link http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/I-693instr.pdf Read questions 1-3 in section III FAQ Our lawyer said it is what they say on the website but his clients have encountered cases where USCIS returned their case asking for a new medical exam done by a designated civil surgeon here. when I went to the doctor, he said the same thing, cuz many things can be "fake," they don't trust the medical record from overseas anymore. That's actually what I hear too and that has caused a lot of confusion among AOS filers! Maybe we're in the middle of the switching of the policy by USCIS. AmyAndDoug, do you mind telling us who is your lawyer and how much do they charge you for doing the AOS?

> .... If you want, I can go look for his contact info and give it to you Yes please. This will be very helpful. Thanks :-)

My fiancee came here on K-1 and unfortunately she no longer has her vaccination record, so she needs to take all the required shots again for the purpose of AOS. I've called several civil surgeons and private Dr in my area and I can tell you it is one frustration experience They either insist on doing the whole vaccination+full medical checkup (I already told them she has the complete checkup for her K-1 visa while in China) or won't do any at all. And when I find someone who is willing to just do the vaccination, they quote me $400-500! What a rip-off So is anyone here can recommend us a decent Dr or clinic in the NJ or NYC area where we can go to and take care of the vaccination requirement? TIA, Pete