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skip1 said:
For documents that originally are not in english:
I have high school diploma that is not in English. Should it be translated by someone certified, or can I do the translation for example?
Also, if it's someone certified, can I find someone in my home country to get that done or should that be someone from USA?

Thanks
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Documents not in English should be translated by someone fluent in both English and the language the document was issued in (other than you) (and not by “someone certified”). The person doing the translation simply needs to attach a signed statement attesting to their fluency in English and the language the document was translated from.
 
asm_dv said:
Q3: In I-485 Part 1(20.a) My last port of entry was Abu-Dhabi. It has a pre-clearance facility which is considered a US port of entry. Should I write that or New York as that’s the city I arrived in US after Abu-Dhabi(no immigration at New York, that happened in Abu Dhabi).

Because if I put Abu Dhabi(AUH) then I don’t have anything to put in the field “State” just after! So keep it blank?
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Your POE is Abu Dhabi. Write N/A for the State.
 
Has anyone filing after public closures, March 18th, received biometrics appointment letter?
Are we supposed to get this letter automatically from NBC and its cancellation short after?
 
Hi again!
I am going for my medical today and I have filled out form I-693, have partial vaccination records and also have my photo ID. I have read and reread the instructions but just want to make sure I haven't forgotten anything?
Also, do I get the signed and sealed I-693 back on the same day as appointment?
Thankyou!!
 
tinks1 said:
Hi again!
I am going for my medical today and I have filled out form I-693, have partial vaccination records and also have my photo ID. I have read and reread the instructions but just want to make sure I haven't forgotten anything?
Also, do I get the signed and sealed I-693 back on the same day as appointment?
Thankyou!!
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1. You mentioned partial vaccination record! So remember that unless the Civil Surgeon have already gone over the list of the vaccination record for you then he/she might ask you either take required shots as he seems necessary or immunization test to check your specific immunity. In my case my hospital checked all of those and then faxed the official record through their system to my CS. So he confirmed beforehand that as he doesnt need to order any tests or vaccine my checkup and document signing would happen same day.

2. Vaccine aside you need few diagnostic tests as well. And all these results have to be within the last 60 days when you see the doctor. So if you have those ready then your document can be signed the same day.

Hope this helps. And make sure to take an exact photocopy of the exams form for your record.
 
If we submit the package without requiring additional documents request (e.g. forms I-131 and I-765), shall we submit 2 photo pictures (for the form I-485) only?
 
asm_dv said:
1. You mentioned partial vaccination record! So remember that unless the Civil Surgeon have already gone over the list of the vaccination record for you then he/she might ask you either take required shots as he seems necessary or immunization test to check your specific immunity. In my case my hospital checked all of those and then faxed the official record through their system to my CS. So he confirmed beforehand that as he doesnt need to order any tests or vaccine my checkup and document signing would happen same day.

2. Vaccine aside you need few diagnostic tests as well. And all these results have to be within the last 60 days when you see the doctor. So if you have those ready then your document can be signed the same day.

Hope this helps. And make sure to take an exact photocopy of the exams form for your record.
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Thank you for the response. My husband only has childhood vaccination records and I have childhood and onwards. I noticed that I am on the 10 year mark for my tetanus shot- I am guessing I will need to have that today? Does that mean the form will not be completed today?
In regards to the diagnostic tests- are you talking about TB, Syphilis, Gonorrhea etc? I was under the impression that those tests would be performed today with the Civil Surgeon?
Thanks
 
tinks1 said:
Thank you for the response. My husband only has childhood vaccination records and I have childhood and onwards. I noticed that I am on the 10 year mark for my tetanus shot- I am guessing I will need to have that today? Does that mean the form will not be completed today?
In regards to the diagnostic tests- are you talking about TB, Syphilis, Gonorrhea etc? I was under the impression that those tests would be performed today with the Civil Surgeon?
Thanks
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You can have vaccines today but you can not complete some tests on the same day, it will take at least one day to get the results. But CS will ask you to sign it today. You can asked them to mail everything to you if the CS is located far away from you (might have to pay extra).
 
MNA2020 said:
Hi @Sully It seems I have the same issue - my employer sponsored health insurance has no expiration date and I am mandated to stay with them as long as I work for my employer. Have you managed to find a solution?
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Well the instruction says to attach form 1095B with proof of renewal from the employer. So I just attached that with my employer's beginning of the year health insurance coverage memo detailing the coverage and a summary from my health insurance provider about the coverage. You could also ask your HR to write you a letter saying you are currently insured by the group plan in your company.
 
tinks1 said:
Thank you for the response. My husband only has childhood vaccination records and I have childhood and onwards. I noticed that I am on the 10 year mark for my tetanus shot- I am guessing I will need to have that today? Does that mean the form will not be completed today?
In regards to the diagnostic tests- are you talking about TB, Syphilis, Gonorrhea etc? I was under the impression that those tests would be performed today with the Civil Surgeon?
Thanks
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My university hospital was connected to my chosen CS through provider network. So, he directly ordered the test based on the record that was sent to him already. And once he received the results back it did not require any new order on the day of the exam.

If you can coordinate it in advance then you can save the time.
 
I have contacted a civil surgeon in my area. After a couple of them were closed, I found the one that still performs these exams.
For blood work - which is quantiferron test and gonorhea and syphillis, they told me they will have me sent to a lab that they are partnering with and that results might take up to a week.
I have a full vaccination record - but my Tetanus shot is more than 10 years old so I might have to retake that. Other than that, they mentioned the possibility of chest x-ray if quantiferron test comes up positive (which it usually does not).
I have sent them my immunization records and passport information and have a meeting scheduled for next friday. I'll update my experience once I have it.
 
MNA2020 said:
If we submit the package without requiring additional documents request (e.g. forms I-131 and I-765), shall we submit 2 photo pictures (for the form I-485) only?
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If you’re only submitting form I-485, follow the instructions regarding required number of pictures
 
Hi, I have an F1 Visa and applying for adjustment of Status.
Do I need to file form I-864? If I read correctly it says on the form I-485 that DV winners are exempt from filing I-864.
 
Buenas tardes, soy 2020SA3xxx. Tengo una pregunta. ¿Puedo enviar el I-485 sin los exámenes médicos y llevarlos a la entrevista después? o es obligatorio enviarlos con el paquete AOS, gracias
 
Good evening, I'm 2020SA3xxx. I have a question. Can I send the I-485 without the medical exams and take them to the interview afterwards? or it is mandatory to send them with the AOS package, thanks
 
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