Thank you and praying for everyone. Nothing these guys say about how they send out updates makes sense anymore.Quote:
Originally Posted by idliman
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Thank you and praying for everyone. Nothing these guys say about how they send out updates makes sense anymore.Quote:
Originally Posted by idliman
Hi GCdreamz,Quote:
Originally Posted by GCdreamz
I got the similar one. My (primary) biometric appointment letter had 485 and EAD but my wife's had only 485.
Both of our EAD got applied the biomentric and approved at the same time.
Thank you for the reply. Little relieved!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by 2011Feb
Probably not the right thread to post in, please feel free to move it mods.
I am awaiting RFE by postal mail for my pending EB2 485. Assuming it would atleast ask for a new medical exam. Any recommendations for good USCIS medical doctors in Irvine, CA? I did my last medical with my 485 filing in 2012, so cannot recall what was done as it was many moons ago. Do the drs know what tests and vaccinations to recommend the applicant take or does it get specified in the RFE?
Thanks in advance for any replies. Much appreciated.
Wiz, the doctors will know what tests to do. Since your last medicals were back in 2012 your DTAP shots will need to be redone as thats valid for 5 years only. the other shots should be ok and if you have proof or go to the same doctor they'll be able to pull up hopefully from their database. Bloodwork will be redone.. TB test is now via blood and more accurate vs the old skin test. for list of doctors hopefully someone from SoCal provides you info or you can look up on USCIS website which has a comprehensive list of all authorized doctors or clinics.Quote:
Originally Posted by Wizoz2
Thank you so much. Apologies in advance for the question, what are DTAP shots? I will most probably do the full spectrum of tests and shots again because I frankly cannot recall which dr I went to way back in 2012. And how long does it take for the drs to have results ready for me to mail to the uscis ? Also I keep reading about 60 day validity of drs signature for the medical exams? What is the 60 day validity for?Quote:
Originally Posted by krnashvom8
I was told by my the doctor who did my medicals that TDAP is valid for 10 years.
TDAP is mandated .
Flu shot is not needed from today till the next flue season starts.
The results of the blood work should come back within 7 to 10 days .
As far as I know, the 60 day validity is: USCIS should receive the sealed i693 form within 60 days of the date the doctor signs the form.
You can look up the list of doctors near you on the USCIS website . I would maybe call at least 2 or 3 near you to get an idea about their charges and so forth.
DTAP booster shot and TDAP booster are needed every 10 years per CDC. Also you need to be updated on Flu vaccine. These two will be covered by insurace. So you can take it now itself. But keep the proof of the shots to submit to the surgeon signing I-693.Quote:
Originally Posted by Wizoz2
Use USCIS website to find approved civil surgeon. Also you can shop around to see the costs. Visit trackitt or other forums or google to recommendations for Drs in your area. If the Dr says, it is required for USCIS, insurance will not cover it. So it is better to take vaccines separately from your primary physician office.
There are new blood tests for TB and STDs. Things have changed since 2012.
If you go to the same Dr, they will have proof or last medical forms. So it will just be a continuation. Our Clinic gave us copies of everything in 2012 which was helpful in 2019. If you go to a new Dr, they might ask you to provide proof or retake some vaccines again. It is just a matter of money. Good Luck.
https://www.uscis.gov/policy-manual/...rt-b-chapter-4Quote:
Originally Posted by Wizoz2
read the table - Form I-693 Submitted to USCIS On or After November 1, 2018
For the tests - https://my.uscis.gov/findadoctor . They specify a host of immunizations but depending on you age you might end up doing just 3-4 .
For some immunizations your are not sure of , they also do a blood test to determine if there is a presence of antibodies from what I recall . TB test is now a blood test which is a relief . We took immunizations with our regular GP and the insurance paid for it as it is a preventive . But we paid like 500 for each application . Documentation charges :mad: they claim, but then they gave us the forms in 4 days . Everything is expensive these days.Quote:
Originally Posted by idliman
Q, you might have noticed it but the EB2-EB3 predictions link at the top next to Forum is not working since yesterday. Please fix it.
Oops ... sorry and thanks. Fixed.Quote:
Originally Posted by Transformer
Guys - I am Sep 2009 EB2I (RD 2012) with TSC. Opened two SRs and contacted congresswoman. Waiting on congresswoman's repsonse but SRs have been futile. What else can I do to gain some traction on my case?
There are a lot of folks like me from TSC who are still waiting for RFE since becoming current six months ago.
Hi, I received the physical RFE letter by postal mail. It only asks for supplement J, G325a and medicals. Does the supplement j replace what used to be an employment letter requested as evidence or did we need to send an employment letter also even though the RFE does not request it?
Yes. I-485J replaces and formalizes the process of AC21 letter. G-325A is just biographic form. Make sure that you provide your last residence address in India (even if it is 20 years old). They are looking for completeness of the form. This is a standard RFE. Just ask attorneys to take care of it. You should not have any issues. Good Luck.Quote:
Originally Posted by Wizoz2
@idliman - did you receive any RFE? I saw a couple of cases (filed in 2012 with PD in late 2009 AND never received any RFE) that received RFE from TSC this week. Isn't that strange - what could it be suggesting? What order are they following and how are they processing cases? This seems to be getting more intriguing by the minute.Quote:
Originally Posted by idliman
As i have seen in other forums like trackitt, it seems some folks have raised an ombudsman request. Not really sure how it works though. Reaching out to Congressman and Senator (either one of them) really could help. Opening multiple SR's could be counter productive. As I understand, when you open an SR it is assigned to one immigration official at the service center and it will be in his pile. As it moves up (assuming that they work their cases in an order) they will get to the SR. But opening a second one again, will move it to another official and the process will repeat. It may never get to see the light.Quote:
Originally Posted by ak7419
Sorry, I do not understand it as I am not following the Excel or Whatsapp or telegram threads. People who have subscribed to that might have a better understanding. I saw that the RFE rates for TSC is up in Excel. But they may be counting people who go RFEs even a few months back. If I figure out how to crack the code, I will definitely share. I have communicated back to USCIS claim that my PD is not current. I am waiting to hear their reply. That's it.Quote:
Originally Posted by ak7419
T2 agent called me back in response to my SR about case outside normal rpocessing times and he explained that my file is in TSC. Does it have to be sent to National Benefits Center to receive a GC number? That is the impression I got from the call. Is that correct?
Idliman, Thanks for the response. The attorneys are going to take care of the rfe response. For the G325A, they said provide only history for the last 5 years going back from today. I will double check about the last india address though , which is my case is going back 18 years. Thank you for the tip and praying for all earlier PDs to get their cases adjudicated as well.Quote:
Originally Posted by idliman
I dont think so. TSC is capable of doing all by themselves. I believe it is just that they have a lot of cases that need to work on and seem to be very slow.Quote:
Originally Posted by ak7419
I got this response for my service request. Is this a stock/standard response?
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We have received your service request and researched the status of your case. We have had to perform additional review, and this has caused a delay in processing time. Your case is currently in line for processing and adjudication. Cases are processed in the order in which they were received.
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What additional review are they talking about?
Hi , Quick Question. who fills the medical exam forms _I693? Is it the doctor or the applicant?
The doctor has to fill the I-693. However, some medical practices may ask the applicant to double check or fill the personal details (Name, DOB, A#, address, etc.,). Some may even give you a courtesy copy of the form. But the medical results are confidential and provided in a sealed envelope to you. It should be in sealed condition and only USCIS can unseal it. You will send the I-693 sealed packet along with other things that are requested in the RFE to USCIS.Quote:
Originally Posted by Wizoz2
This is what I didQuote:
Originally Posted by Wizoz2
1) Find a doctor using the link
https://my.uscis.gov/findadoctor
I found the doctor using the above link and called them first. They knew exactly what needs to be done and I asked them whether they will provide a digital scan of all the pages before sealing it. The doctor office obliged with my request.
2) https://www.uscis.gov/i-693
Downloaded the I-693 from the above link and did not use the one at the doctor's office. To be safe, its always better to use the latest version. Then I filled two applications one for me and wife. I filled as much as I can - the two pages. I didn't sign and date it and left it blank. One nice thing about filling it on the pdf, the header with name and A-number are pre-filled based on what you type in the first page. Then took the printouts and handed it at the front desk.
3) I usually go to Walgreens for my shots and hence went to Walgreens and asked for a report of all my previous vaccines shots and they provided a nice report. I also provided this at the front desk.
4) They went over my immunization record and asked me to take the missing ones and also gave me the list of blood tests to be taken. Usually, they partner with a lab and I called up the lab and scheduled the tests.
5) After, giving the blood test, it took almost a week for the doctor office to receive the results which was negative as its for STDs ;-) After that, scheduled an appointment with the doctor and for the actual appointment. This is my second medicals and every doctor has a different way of doing the physical exams. So don't be surprised if the doc asks you to pull down your pants :-)
6) After two days, I got a call saying my report is ready. I went to the office again and both of us signed and dated the second page. Then I asked them to email me the scanned copy before sealing it. I forwarded it to my lawyer and she OKed it. I'm lucky to have a lawyer who makes sure everything is perfect. I mailed the sealed I-693 to my lawyer instead of USCIS. The lawyer would have received a copy of the RFE as well. So the lawyer fedex the both forms along with the pink RFE document.
Anyways, after two days after my lawyer mailed the package, my case status was updated acknowledging that the USCIS received my I-693.