How much does a DS-3025 to I-693 Transcription from a Civil Surgeon cost? Posted on August 28, 2014August 28, 2014 by Mrs. Presson Honestly, it all depends on the Civil Surgeon. I paid just $15 for mine. It shouldn’t cost you more than $50 for a transcription though. They just literally transfer the information from your DS-3025 to your I-693. The Civil Surgeon will recommend you to get a booster shot / additional vaccines. It all depends on…
Form I-134: Is it really 125% of the Poverty Guidelines? or 100%? Posted on August 25, 2014October 23, 2014 by Mrs. Presson For the K1 Visa Process, the petitioner is required to have an annual income of 100% not 125% of the HHS Poverty Guidelines. The 125% is for the Affidavit of Support, Form I-864, that you’re supposed to use for Adjustment of Status. The answer was also mentioned on U.S. Embassy Manila’s blog, The VISAtisfied…
Do I need to have our documents notarized for the AOS/EAD/AP Package we’re supposed to send out to USCIS? Posted on August 25, 2014September 26, 2014 by Mrs. Presson No, you don’t have to have your documents notarized unless otherwise instructed by an Immigration/Consular Officer. But you can if you wanted to. It’s not required but if you think it’s better to send in notarized documents to prove its authenticity, go ahead. Banks in the U.S., especially if you’re their banking client offer this for…
How long is the DS-3025 / Medical Examination valid? Posted on August 24, 2014 by Mrs. Presson K1 Visa Stage: Normal – In general, medical examinations are valid for 6 months from the date of the Medical Exam. Meaning you’d have to have your K1 Visa Interview before this. Sputum Exams – These are usually valid for 3 months so you must have your K1 Visa Interview before it expires. AOS Stage: Your…
What are these immunizations / vaccinations required under U.S. Law ? Posted on August 24, 2014 by Mrs. Presson The U.S. Department of State has listed the following as vaccination requirements: Hepatitis A Hepatitis B Influenza Influenza type b (Hib) Measles Meningococcal Mumps Pneumococcal Pertussis Polio Rotavirus Rubella Tetanus and diphtheria toxoids Varicella Immigrants may be required to receive one or more of the listed vaccinations above if the panel physician deems it is…
What name do I use on my AOS forms? Married name or Maiden name? Posted on August 24, 2014January 6, 2016 by Mrs. Presson If you’ve taken the surname/last name of your U.S. Citizen spouse, you may fill up your I-485 Adjustment of Status Forms (EAD / AP forms as well) under your Married Name. You just have to attach proof (ie. Marraige Certificate) that you had your legal name changed upon marraige, which is usually found on the Marraige…
Is the I-693 Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record really required? Posted on August 24, 2014January 28, 2016 by Mrs. Presson USCIS FORMS are updated periodically so make sure you download the correct form version AND read the instructions carefully. There are a few things to consider, and you should ask yourself: 1. Are your vaccinations complete in your DS-3025? You probably don’t need an I-693 if your vaccinations are complete. Just send in your…
What is USCIS Form I-693? Posted on August 24, 2014 by Mrs. Presson It is the Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record. It is used by Designated USCIS Civil Surgeons to report results of an immigration medical exam. It is a requirement by USCIS to establish / prove that you are not inadmissible to the United States on public health grounds. You can download the form directly…
What are the Health-related Grounds of Inadmissibility to the U.S. ? Posted on August 24, 2014 by Mrs. Presson The USCIS website classifies these Health-related Grounds of Inadmissibility as Class A condition. Class A A communicable disease of public health significance Associated/harmful behavior that will most likely recur due to past or present, mental disorders Drug abuse and/or addiction Class B Though this does not render the applicant inadmissible, it represents a departure from…
What are these Class A / Communicable Diseases that render an applicant inadmissible? Posted on August 24, 2014 by Mrs. Presson The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) lists the following as communicable diseases that are of public health significance: Tuberculosis Syphilis Chancroid Gonorrhea Granuloma Inguinale Lymphogranuloma Venerum Hansen’s Disease (Leprosy) This also includes these two disease categories: Quarantinable diseases designated by any Presidential Executive Order and this currently includes: Cholera Diphteria Infectious Tuberculosis Plague…