Thanks Nishant Guru. Although I have High School Leaving Certificate, PAN & DL (India), I'll also try to get Affidavits for safe side. :-)
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Thanks Nishant Guru. Although I have High School Leaving Certificate, PAN & DL (India), I'll also try to get Affidavits for safe side. :-)
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As I mentioned earlier, my coworker (and close frd) with PD in early Jan 2008 got this note from our lawyer. He is very excited (obviously). All this happened one day after Nov VB. Same day our lawyer contacted me as my PD (sep 2007) in now current and they asked me to fill in questionnaire and get my medical done ASAP.
I think its fairly certain that cut-off date will move in early 2008 by Q2 of FY2012. And I understand (having gone through it) that the wait could be nerve wracking. Good Luck.
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Hello All,
One question. This is for Adjustment of Status. My Birth Certificate was registered with the Govt stamp etc in 2008 instead of my birth year (1983). Do I still need to provide an affidavit for that or is it ok as long as it is registered.
Also, could you please provide me with a sample for such cases.
This might be answered earlier. I tried to find myself but couldnt. Please point me there if it was already answered.
Thanks.
My wife has similar late registration.
My lawyer said to provide high school leaving certificate as backup. Per him, he did not need affidavit if there is strong secondary evidence.
I got wife's high school leaving certificate, as well as a letter from the wife's parents' nursing home doctor on his clinic's letterhead and stamped, that he delivered my wife on what date, time, place, and her parents names.
I have also got affidavits ready just in case to provide later on if needed. The affidavit states (affidavits are from her parents, so it would be say for eg, her father saying) that it was not customary in my town at that time to register child's birth, and hence her birth was registered later.
I have used formats on http://www.immihelp.com/birth-certificate/ on rs. 20 stamp paper. if you see this thread from beginning, you will find other formats put up by people
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Originally Posted by krishnav
Awesome...Thanks Nishant
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I called couple of docs in Northern NJ area and quote for all including exam, blood work , vacs , TB test was $600 per person. 3 vacs are covered if needed more then more money , same thing is for TB , more finding is required then more money.
I think based reading here this is too much. I am going to my PCP and my insurance covers Vacs he ordered TITER test based on result I will get Vacs from him. Is there any docs who does for $100-200 range ?
ok I google searched. thank you !
http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/usc...00082ca60aRCRD
Criteria for Expedited Processing of an Application
USCIS will expedite an application, including an application for a travel document, Form I-131, in certain situations, which may include:
Severe financial loss to company or individual
Extreme emergent situation
Humanitarian situation
Nonprofit status of requesting organization in furtherance of the cultural and social interests of the United States
Department of Defense or National Interest Situation (Note: Request must come from official United States Government entity and state that delay will be detrimental to our Government.)
USCIS error
Compelling interest of USCIS
You may maket an expedite request by contacting the National Customer Service Center (NCSC) at 1-800-375-5283 or by submitting a written request and supporting documentation with your application.
Emergency Advance Parole Documents
If you are experiencing an extremely urgent situation, you may visit your local office to request an emergency advance parole document. When visiting a local office to request emergency advance parole, you should bring the following items:
A completed and signed Form I-131, Application for Travel Document
The correct I-131 filing fee
Evidence to support the emergency request (e.g. medical documentation, death certificate)
Two passport-style photos.
How to File
To apply for an emergency travel document, you must file Form I-131, Application for a Travel Document, complete with supporting documentation, photos and applicable fees (see link to the right). See the application for specific filing instructions.
Where to File
Where to file the Form I-131 depends on the benefit sought. See the form instruction page for details. Your local office may accept an emergency advance parole application if you are experiencing an extremely urgent situation. Business trips, weddings, holiday parties, and other planned events would usually not be considered an emergency situation. If you are filing Form I-131 for an emergency travel document at your local office based on an extremely urgent situation, you are encouraged to make an Infopass appointment first. See link to the right, "Make an Appointment (Infopass)."
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I think you can wait for the next VB. If you live in a big city, you should have no problem to get medical done on time. At the same time, you can look for your old immunization records and old immigration paper work if you have, also search for civil surgeon around your area. Once the next VB is out, make your move quickly.
Again, it's just my personal opinion. Myself is in a similar situation, so good luck to all of us!
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Originally Posted by Eb2_Dec07
nishant..
I am in similar situation.. my birth was registered in 2007.. are you going to submit the school leaving certificate with I-485 or keep it with you in case of RFE..??
Does anyone know, do we need to submit copies of all I-20s or not ? and copies of all pages of passport or just with US visas?
I am going to submit I-485 myself and trying to find out if too much of document is ok with USCIS or is it inviting trouble ?
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Lawyer is going to submit school leaving certificate with I-485. I am keeping affidavit ready with me in case of RFE, lawyer doesnt want it.
From what I have researched about I-20, the latest-last one is the most needed, any others you have is good. If you don't have any I-20, I would provide copies of student visa and the university transcript. I would also call university international student office and request I-20 records. If they can't find them, ask them to write a letter to you, that you requested your I-20 records, but they could not locate them as they don't store records older than n number of years. Also it would be great to provide a copy of the OPT card, front and back.
Passport pages, I have not yet asked lawyer, I don't want to bug him too much before I am current, but from what I know, lawyers are asking for all pages of passport. This is basically more for FBI check I believe, they would like to see your travel history.
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Any forum member who did the medical chore anywhere in WA state?
Please chime in!
btw, I found this link:
http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/recs/sch...t-schedule.pdf
good to know
you can find the doctors in your zip code from here:
https://egov.uscis.gov/crisgwi/go?ac...ffice_type=CIV
These Doctors from CIS website will have all the information/forms for your vaccinations. They will provide you a copy of the report and a sealed envelope that you will need to send to CIS as it is.
Dear friends, I received my birth certificate from India today and it is in Hindi. Have any of you had the experience with getting the birth certificate translated here? Any guidance on this will be most welcome.
Thanks.
Anyone can translate it for you apart from the beneficiaries i.e. you and your wife (assuming you are married :) )Quote:
Originally Posted by Sandeep2011
He just needs to write down at the bottom and sign it, following is from USCIS website. I have got this done for my wife's school leaving certificate by my friend.
Please submit certified translations for all foreign language documents. The translator must certify that s/he is competent to translate and that the translation is accurate.
The certification format should include the certifier's name, signature, address, and date of certification. A suggested format is:
Certification by Translator
I [typed name], certify that I am fluent (conversant) in the English and ________ languages, and that the above/attached document is an accurate translation of the document attached entitled ______________________________.
Signature_________________________________
Date Typed Name
Address
http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/usc...000ecd190aRCRD
I am going to move this post and above your to the birth certificate related issues in a few hours after if anyone else wants to reply has replied.
Thanks Nishant.
UOTE=nishant2200;11174]Anyone can translate it for you apart from the beneficiaries i.e. you and your wife (assuming you are married :) )
He just needs to write down at the bottom and sign it, following is from USCIS website. I have got this done for my wife's school leaving certificate by my friend.
Please submit certified translations for all foreign language documents. The translator must certify that s/he is competent to translate and that the translation is accurate.
The certification format should include the certifier's name, signature, address, and date of certification. A suggested format is:
Certification by Translator
I [typed name], certify that I am fluent (conversant) in the English and ________ languages, and that the above/attached document is an accurate translation of the document attached entitled ______________________________.
Signature_________________________________
Date Typed Name
Address
http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/usc...000ecd190aRCRD
I am going to move this post and above your to the birth certificate related issues in a few hours after if anyone else wants to reply has replied.[/QUOTE]
If TB is cured then chest x-ray should not show positive results. Just in case someone still gets diagnosed with TB, one has to go through a full treatment for TB. I found some useful information at following link -
http://www.immihelp.com/greencard/ad...amination.html
I am sure there are more details available on USCIS website.
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nishant2200, do you know if USCIS clearly indicated that you cannot certify your own translation? If you are allowed to certify true copies (google fc-029) on your own, why not translation? Some people say you can certify your own translation.Quote:
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http://www.visajourney.com/forums/to...uscis-require/
Any official clarification? Thanks!
Guys,
I recently got my medicals. I will be current in Nov. I have blogged it here in case if someone is looking for some recent experience.
Recent Medical Experience
Thanks.
I have a couple of questions related to vaccination. Can someone please help?
1. I do not have records for MMR and Chickenpox vaccine. I took MMR before I came to the US for the first time and I had Chickenpox when I was a child. Should I do the lab tests to confirm that the antibodies are there and take the report before I go to the Civil Surgeon?
2. Can I go to the lab myself and ask for them to test for these or should I get a Doctor's reference?
3. I am allergic to flu shots and cannot take them. Will the Civil Surgeon be okay with this, if I tell them? Has anyone faced a similar situation?
I'd appreciate any help, in this regard.
1: Yes, get the antibodies report before you go to civil surgeon to save time and hassel . I had to get it recently. Read my last post.
2: I don't think lab will do that. You will need a document from doctor mentioning what and all needs to be tested.
3: When you go to regular physician for antibody test reference, let him/her know and ask if you can get that thing in written. I prefer stuff in written than just verbal.
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Thanks Q.
I have stated a new thread here: I-693-Medical-Exam-and-Vaccinations-when-applying-for-Green-Card-(I-485)
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Thank you gc0907! That was very helpful.
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Can the immunization and medical exam process be done, before the priority date is current? What is the duration, for which the records are valid?
Immunization records are valid for 10 years and the form I693 is valid for a year.Quote:
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DT Vaccine - Requirement is within the last 10 years.
MMR - 2 doses required.
Varicella - If you have had chicken pox in your childhood you are fine.
Also do note that if your wife is of child bearing age there are restrictions especially on the MMR vaccine because these are live viruses this what the civil surgeon I went told me. Also during maternity in USA he said typically they do test for antibodies for MMR and DT, try to see if you can get hold of those records if your children were born here.
To the best of my knowledge, the records are valid for up to 1 year from the date of the medical tests.
gcdedo:Quote:
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Couple of years ago, I was diagnosed with TB (not contagious) and took treatment. Upon completion, my then doctor gave me a document explaining the treatment and medication I under went and mentioned that the future Skin test be positive.
This Wednesday, I went for my medical examination and showed my TB treatment document. The civil surgeon looked at that and ordered for a Chest X-ray instead of the Skin test. The X-ray was clear but prescribed me with MMR and Flu shot. She also attached the treatment document along with the I693 form. Hope this helps!
I have an issue with my birth certificate. Can anyone please let me know if I need any affidavits?
My name, in my birth certificate (bc), is listed as,
Baby's Name: FirstName1 alias FirstName2 (e.g.) Raj alias Shiva
My FirstName1 (Raj) has never been used anywhere else in my life. My firstname for all practical purposes and records is 'Siva'. I use the South Indian spelling (Siva) rather than the North Indian spelling (Shiva) which is listed in my birth certificate.
My last name is not listed on my bc. Being a South Indian, I use my father's first name as my last name. My father's name is listed in my bc (under that category).
My 'Board Exam' certificates are also only in the format <Firstname> . <Initial of last name - not expanded>.
Under these circumstances, do I need an affidavit?
I think names (Given name/Parents names) are something that could be rectified on BC with some effort. It is not going to be easy, though. Based on personal experience, even to get the spelling mistake in my wife's name fixed, my in-laws had to provide several documents and notarized letters. But they could be fixed.Quote:
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So, given that we could get the name issue fixed on BC, I'd recommend getting the spelling mistake (Shiva/Siva) fixed on the BC. And, if you are going to get that fixed, if you feel that having "Raj" listed under given-name is a risk, then maybe you could try and get that removed?
In my case, my lawyers asked me to get the spelling error on my wife's name fixed. But they were OK with our parent's names being initialized. They were OK with given names listing only the "First name".
So, I'd suggest talking to your lawyers first and get their opinions before asking your parents back home to run around trying to get things fixed on BC. Even if you decide to get Affidavits, check with your lawyer and see if they'd include them in the application packet if you get them. In most cases, Lawyers would include only things that they think are needed. So, if you get affidavits and they lawyers do not include them, then it'll be a waste.
These are just my thoughts on this. Don't take my word for it. Discuss with your lawers and use your best judgement.
Thanks a lot 'Tackle'!
I will check with my lawyer too.
Guys,
I don't have birth certificate and I got affidavits from my parents in hand and filed for non-availability certificate ( I will get this anytime this week). But my paralegal said she only needs *copies* of affidavits and no need for non-availability certificate. I am little skeptical on this.
Any ideas ?
That doesn't sound right.Quote:
Originally Posted by jsr0101
From I-485 instructions:
From Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), 103.2(b)(2):Quote:
Birth Certificate
Submit a copy of your foreign birth certificate or other record of your birth that meets the provisions of secondary evidence found in Title 8, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), 103.2(b)(2).
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(b) Evidence and processing .
(1) Demonstrating eligibility at time of filing.
An applicant or petitioner must establish that he or she is eligible for the requested benefit at the time of filing the application or petition. All required application or petition forms must be properly completed and filed with any initial evidence required by applicable regulations and/or the form's instructions. Any evidence submitted in connection with the application or petition is incorporated into and considered part of the relating application or petition. (Revised effective 6/18/07; 72 FR 19100 )
(2) Submitting secondary evidence and affidavits.
(i) General . The non-existence or other unavailability of required evidence creates a presumption of ineligibility. If a required document, such as a birth or marriage certificate, does not exist or cannot be obtained, an applicant or petitioner must demonstrate this and submit secondary evidence, such as church or school records, pertinent to the facts at issue. If secondary evidence also does not exist or cannot be obtained, the applicant or petitioner must demonstrate the unavailability of both the required docum ent and relevant secondary evidence, and submit two or more affidavits, sworn to or affirmed by persons who are not parties to the petition who have direct personal knowledge of the event and circumstances. Secondary evidence must overcome the unavailability of primary evidence, and affidavits must overcome the unavailability of both primary and secondary evidence.
(ii) Demonstrating that a record is not available . Where a record does not exist, the applicant or petitioner must submit an original written statement on government letterhead establishing this from the relevant government or other authority. The statement must indicate the reason the record does not exist, and indicate whether similar records for the time and place are available. However, a certification from an appropriate foreign government that a document does not exist is not required where the Department of State's Foreign Affairs Manual indicat es this type of document generally does not exist. An applicant or petitioner who has not been able to acquire the necessary document or statement from the relevant foreign authority may submit evidence that repeated good faith attempts were made to obtain the required document or statement. However, where USCIS finds that such documents or statements are generally available, it may require that the applicant or petitioner submit the required document or statement. (Amended effective 6/18/07; 72 FR 19100 )
You could send this information to your paralegal and ask them to take a look at it and clarify if you still do not need a non-availability certificate.
Thanks for the links! I will let her know this one.
I got my birth certificate reissued in India - in one week. My original birth certificate did not have my full name, just my first name.
The new one is bilingual - native language and English. All of it - names, dates, location, issuing authority etc. It is very well done.
I showed my new one to my attorney and she approved it saying it satisfies all the requirements.
They can be found here:
http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigra...l#certificates
The certificate must contain the:
Your date of birth
Your place of birth
Names of both parents
Indication by the appropriate authority that it is an extract from the official records
Country Specific:
For India at http://travel.state.gov/visa/fees/fe...?cid=9215#docs
The date of "birth registration" needs to be within a year of birth. Thankfully mine was done within 2 weeks.
The date of issuing the birth certificate does not matter.
kd2008,
In India, I don't think getting a birth certificate these days should be an issue. At least in cities, I am not sure of villages or talukas.
If you know the hospital where you were born, then they should have a record as well.
If I recall it correct, my original birth certifate didn't have my original name and was in my regional language. But my father submitted my original certificate to our local Municipal Corporation, along with I think school leaving and passport copy and they gave a Certified Copy (equivalent to original) and yest it's bilingual too.
They charged I think something less than Rs.100 and their processing time was about 7-10 days. And now if I loose this copy and want to get new one, they can re-issue for a nomial fee in a week.
Though late, they have got some sense now.
The civil surgeon(CS) that I attended didn't really check whole lot of things that you mentioned in your blog, which is making me a bit nervous.Quote:
Originally Posted by gc0907
I don't have any vaccine record/medical history with me. The CS mentioned that is fine as they would be conducting blood test to determine which vaccines I need.
The 1st day at CS office,
1) Td shot - I asked for Tdap but CS said either(Td/Tdap) one of them is fine and Tdap is not commonly administered in US.
2) Skin test for TB
3) Took blood samples
The 2nd visit,
1) TB skin test cleared - only 1 mm
2) Influenza Vaccine
3) Blood test results out - I am already immune so I don't have to take other vaccines.( I am 32 and based on CDC website age chart I need only - Td/Tdap,varicella,MMR & influenza).
4) I was told nothing else needs to be done and asked me to come today/tomorrow to verify 693 form and sign it and collect the docs.
Apart from CS, I didn't see any PCP or other docs. It was so simple that left me wondering if any thing missing
Can Gurus/others who went through the process please let me know if I should get anything else done( I still have time)..Thanks
I am not current yet, but the CS I finalized, told me exact similar strategy, my age group also is same as you. So I would not panic.
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CS typically asks you to go to PCP to get boold test and vaccines done as it might be paid by Insurance under preventive care.So it works cheaper, that is the only reason to go to two different places. If cost not different or does not matter CS can take care of everything( no need of PCP).
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I'm not sure why he/she said that they don't administer TDAP in the US. I got mine done last year as part of an annual physical.Quote:
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I got Tdap and not sure if it was because this was my second dose of vaccine for Tetanus. I got my first one couple years back in India.
Since your blood test results says you are immune and don't require the vaccines that is sufficient proof.
If you got the copy of I693 form signed by CS, then look on page 4(#5 Vaccinations). See what he has mentioned for each vaccines listed.
Mostly there will be an entry in Date Received / or lab results or Not Age Appropriate.
At the end of the list in Results he should have checked:"Vaccination history complete for each vaccine, all requirements met."
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