Amazed by UCIS

[Trigg]

If you follow the instructions you will find a catch 22-It can not be done

 

I'm in the process of organizing and double checking every thing I will need for tomorrows AOS interview. I-864 and all supporting documents (same that I sent when I filed I-485)-Done.

 

All IDs and every bit of paperwork UCIS has ever sent me (same as when I filed) Done.

 

Vaccination supplement in envelope sealed by the civil surgeon-Done.

 

Proof she is a K1 for the department of redundancy department. (UCIS told me to bring this??? Don't they already know?)

 

Tons of other crap that I have already sent them several times during the proccess-Done.

 

And copies of everything INCLUDING, as per written instructions sent from UCIS, a copy of the I-693 vaccination supplement. So, this is the catch 22. How can I make a copy of something in a sealed envelope without opening the envelope thus rendering it an unsealed envelope.

 

Way to go UCIS-once again you have amazed me!!!!!!!!!

[Dan R]

What's wrong Trigg? Kryptonite got you down? After all this time do you really expect reasonable from the U.S. government. I believe unless the instructions ask for the originals and a copy then the originals will suffice. Of course when they open the original you could force your way to the copy machine and perhaps get a copy before they grab you.

 

Good Luck big guy! You da man!!!!

[rogerluli]

I'm sure wifey will have no trouble with the interview...however she is bringing along one big hindrance with her...could you stay home tomorrow Trigg...

[warpedbored]

Ah but I have solved the mystery. When Bing and I went to the civil surgeon for the I-693 suppliment they gave us a copy along with the sealed envelope. We sent ours in with the I-485. No one ever asked to see a copy. Mostly what they were interested in with us was proof that we are indeed a household. Utility bills in both names, bank statements in both names, health insurance with my company etc. Make sure Fang Ling is prepared for them to try and trip her up. In Bing's case they handed her a piece of paper and a pen and told her to write her address. then asked her to write her phone number. Sometimes they ask if they have ever been a prostitute. (they didn't us but I know two couples they did ask this of. ) Try and restrain her from mop slapping them if they do.

[Trigg]

What's wrong Trigg? Kryptonite got you down? After all this time do you really expect reasonable from the U.S. government. I believe unless the instructions ask for the originals and a copy then the originals will suffice. Of course when they open the original you could force your way to the copy machine and perhaps get a copy before they grab you.

 

Good Luck big guy! You da man!!!!

In one place on the instruction it says to bring originals AND copies of everything-another place says "bring copies of the I-693 and vaccination suppliment" Should I just copy the sealed envelope??? Never mindof course I should. It would make no sense to do so-soooo of course I should. Damned UCIS-just a bunch of smelly goat herders!!

[frank1538]

And copies of everything INCLUDING, as per written instructions sent from UCIS, a copy of the I-693 vaccination supplement. So, this is the catch 22. How can I make a copy of something in a sealed envelope without opening the envelope thus rendering it an unsealed envelope.

 

Way to go UCIS-once again you have amazed me!!!!!!!!!  

Just tell them the Civil Surgeon already made the copy. If it's not there when they open the envelope, curse the Civil Surgeon, claim ignorance, and give them 25 cents to make the copy for you. Actually, my Civil Surgeon gave me a copy of something when we went, but I don't think it was a copy of the I-693.

 

If I had to bet, I'd say it's not a big deal Trigg, but I'm not speaking from experience. Good luck tomorrow.

[Trigg]

Ah but I have solved the mystery. When Bing and I went to the civil surgeon for the I-693 suppliment they gave us a copy along with the sealed envelope.  We sent ours in with the I-485.  No one ever asked to see a copy.  Mostly what they were interested in with us was proof that we are indeed a household.  Utility bills in both names, bank statements in both names, health insurance with my company etc.  Make sure Fang Ling is prepared for them to try and trip her up.  In Bing's case they handed her a piece of paper and a pen and told her to write her address.  then asked her to write her phone number.  Sometimes they ask if they have ever been a prostitute. (they didn't us but I know two couples they did ask this of. ) Try and restrain her from mop slapping them if they do.

Uh yea Carl. I called UCIS to ask what document they consider 'proof' of relationship. I haven't put things in her name except the checking account. They said that's all I will need. Believing in the UCIS I also have a statement form the VA saying they are my dependents ( a real gov agency has already recognized it) and Dr. bills sent to my wife at my address and a statement from the school principal stateing that Wang Fang was enrolled in school from my address by me and and and and and.

[Trigg]

And copies of everything INCLUDING, as per written instructions sent from UCIS, a copy of the I-693 vaccination supplement. So, this is the catch 22. How can I make a copy of something in a sealed envelope without opening the envelope thus rendering it an unsealed envelope.

 

Way to go UCIS-once again you have amazed me!!!!!!!!!  

Just tell them the Civil Surgeon already made the copy. If it's not there when they open the envelope, curse the Civil Surgeon, claim ignorance, and give them 25 cents to make the copy for you. Actually, my Civil Surgeon gave me a copy of something when we went, but I don't think it was a copy of the I-693.

 

If I had to bet, I'd say it's not a big deal Trigg, but I'm not speaking from experience. Good luck tomorrow.

I got a copy from the civil surgeon also. I was just pointing out how silly UCIS can be. I'm guessing when they said make a copy-they meant bring the original in a sealed envelope. that was oh so clear!!

[Trigg]

I'm sure wifey will have no trouble with the interview...however she is bringing along one big hindrance with her...could you stay home tomorrow Trigg...

Nope, I'm I am only thing that they will not accept a copy for (but do remember what got cloaned first). But wifey has already told me to say as little as possible.

[Dan R]

Damned UCIS-just a bunch of smelly goat herders!!

Hey NOW! I never called GUZ a sheepish shepherd no matter how mad I got. No need to thrown UCIS in with us!

[BuffaloPaul]

I'm sure wifey will have no trouble with the interview...however she is bringing along one big hindrance with her...could you stay home tomorrow Trigg...

Nope, I'm I am only thing that they will not accept a copy for (but do remember what got cloaned first). But wifey has already told me to say as little as possible.

If they tried to copy you, the pixels would come out in the wrong location

[animatormark]

I just had a run in with the USCIS myself. On the I-485 form it says that K-1 visa's do not need another medical exam, only the vaccination supplement. I double checked this by calling USCIS and spoke to a "VISA SPECIALIST" and he said that my wife would not need to get an additional exam. Well I sent in everything including the vaccination form from the civil surgeon. Lo and behold, I get the yellow paper in the mail asking for the I-693 and the vaccination supplement. I called USCIS and they asked for my zip code, and they said "Yes, of course you need an additional medical exam, your local INS requires it. Didn't you already know this? We make things so clear and obvious in our forms; you should have known better you silly boy!" (okay, I embelished a little bit, but you get the point) I told her about the last visa officer I spoke to and that he said it was not required. She just brushed it off and told me to get the medical exam. So, of course I bent over and took it like a man and made another appointment but cannot get in until July 8th. The USCIS have to just be teasing us right?

[Trigg]

I just had a run in with the USCIS myself.  On the I-485 form it says that K-1 visa's do not need another medical exam, only the vaccination supplement.  I double checked this by calling USCIS and spoke to a "VISA SPECIALIST" and he said that my wife would not need to get an additional exam. Well I sent in everything including the vaccination form from the civil surgeon.  Lo and behold, I get the yellow paper in the mail asking for the I-693 and the vaccination supplement.  I called USCIS and they asked for my zip code, and they said "Yes, of course you need an additional medical exam, your local INS requires it. Didn't you already know this?  We make things so clear and obvious in our forms; you should have known better you silly boy!"  (okay, I embelished a little bit, but you get the point)  I told her about the last visa officer I spoke to and that he said it was not required.  She just brushed it off and told me to get the medical exam.  So, of course I bent over and took it like a man and made another appointment but cannot get in until July 8th.  The USCIS have to just be teasing us right?

This I-693 thing is very confusing. I did not get my wife another physical. My papers cleared Memphis and then Chicago with no problems. Having heard a few others say that they were forced to get another physical (one in houston I think) I called UCIS and asked them. They told me that I do not have to take my wife for another physical but I do need to prove she came her on a K1.

 

Do you think this is up to the local office??? Why are some being asked to take another physical that is very expensive,In TN it would cost $525 follars for my wife and stepdaughter, and others get by without it?? OR. when I go for my AOS interview tommorrow will they thank me for the 500 miles round trip and tell me to come back after I get the physical that they told me I don't need??

[ptcrusier333rph]

trigg are you sure she going to let you out of the car when you get there you already boiling over on worry

 

robert

 

it TN they had Al Gore they let anyone into that state.

[animatormark]

$525 follars for my wife and stepdaughter

$525 FOLLARS!!!! Dang that's steep!!! What's the exchange rate from follars to dollars? Anyway, my fee will be around $270.