Things to do Upon Arrival in the US

Go to the nearest courthouse then get marriage license. Then get married.
Get a Social Security Number - wait about two weeks then go to the nearest SSA office and get a Social Security Number. Don't forget to bring your I-94, birth certificate & passport. If you are already married by the time you go to SSA office bring also your marriage certificate. You can use the form below (use the link) and fill it up then print, bring it with you.

http://www.ssa.gov/online/ss-5.pdf

Look for a USCIS accredited Civil Surgeon in your area. Use the link below to locate a CS close to where you live. Just enter the Zip Code. You will need to call those CS listed coz the prices of their service are different, you maybe able to save $$$ once you find out who offer the cheapest service. Don't forget to bring your Vaccination Worksheet from St. Lukes because they will be using it to determine if you still need additional shots. If you still need additional shotss, asked him what are those shots you needed and if you can have those shots in the Health Center coz they are way cheaper to have it there. And you will come back to have them transcribe your immunization. They will give it to you in a sealed envelope. Don't open it!

https://egov.uscis.gov/crisgwi/go?action=offices.type&OfficeLocator.office_type=CIV
You can now start gathering the documents needed to file for your Adjustment of Status. Please refer to my sample cover letter for I-485 for the lists of docs you need to prepare.

NEW FORM: DS-160 Nonimmigrant Visa Electronic Application

All nonimmigrant visa applicants worldwide must use the online DS-160 Nonimmigrant Visa Application Form, including individuals applying for a K visa.

Note: DS-160 is not required when, prior to October 7, 2013 in any of the following situations:

• If the K visa applicant is already scheduled for an interview.
• The K visa applicant has already been interviewed and has been requested to submit additional documentation or is pending administrative processing.
• The K visa applicant has already submitted a valid, signed, unexpired DS-156, DS-156K and/or DS-230 or received instructions to do so.    

 Commonly Asked Questions: 
DS-160 Link------- https://ceac.state.gov/genniv/
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For more info regarding this form, please visit http://travel.state.gov/visa/forms/forms_4401.html

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           A Service of the Bureau of Consular Affairs 
           U.S. Department of State

Website: http://travel.state.gov/visa/forms/forms_4401.html

Cheap/Free Immunization in Minnesota for AOS

Please note that you are not required to have another medical examination as long as your Form i-485 is filed within one year of your overseas medical examination, and the medical examination did not reveal a Class A medical condition, or if you did have a class A medical condition, you received a waiver of inadmissibility and have complied with the terms and conditions on the waiver. (Please refer to Section III Frequently Asked Questions on the USCIS Instructions for i-693 for more information)

If you are about to file Adjustment of Status, one of the requirements is to complete the Immunization/Vaccination and submit the USCIS form i-693 along with the other documents needed for AOS..

We all knew that its really expensive to have those shots so, the address below will help you save a lot of money coz you can have your shots for as low as $10.00/shot. So if you need 3 shots that would only be $30.00 which is a lot cheaper compared when you go to Private Civil Surgeon Clinic.

Saint Paul - Ramsey County ($10/shot)
Department of Public Health
555 Cedar Street - (651-266-1234)

Immunization Clinic Hours:
Tuesday - 1:00 - 3:30pm
Wednesday - 8:30-11:00 am & 2:00-4:00pm
Thursday - 4:00 - 7:00pm


OSSEO AREA SCHOOLS (Totally free)7051 Brooklyn Boulevard
Brooklyn Center, MN 55429
Phone: 763-585-7361
Fax: 763-585-7367

Julie Stein
RN,BSN,PHN,LSN
Immunization Clinic Nurse

"The Northwest Immunization Clinic is a program of the Northwest Hennepin Family Service Collaborative in partnership with Osseo Area Schools"

TOP THREE CIVIL SURGEON THAT HAS CHEAPEST FEE FOR VACCINE TRANSCRIPTION  TO FORM I-693 

55124 - Apple Valley, MN------------------------$105.00 for transcribe

Dr. Fernando J Partida-Ruesga, MD Physicals, Inc.

14135 Cedar Avenue, Suite 300, Apple Valley, MN 55124

(952) 431-9655

55416 - Minneapolis, MN--------------$130.00 for transcribe

Dr. Claes Eric Michael Oldenburg, American Immigrations of Twin Cities

Medical Clinic

3264 West Lake Street, Calhoun Village

Shopping Center, Minneapolis, MN 55416 (612) 285-9996

55429 - Brooklyn Park, MN-----------$80.00

Dr. Henry M Kerandi, MidPoint Medical Clinic

7240 Brooklyn Boulevard, Suite 200, Brooklyn Park, MN 55429 (763) 208-0677

I have a few friends who also had their transcription made in the Public Health Office since they have a license Civil Surgeons as well. And they said that it's also cheaper to have it transcribe by them. So, you can try that as well so you have options. 

Schedule Your Interview Appointment Online

1. Type http://www.ustraveldocs.com/ph/ on your browser.
2. Click “Nonimmigrant”
3. Scroll down and click the “Apply Now” button
   The following photos are the exact step by step process: 
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   You also have to specify document delivery if you want it to be delivered to your home. But you can change that during interview if you want it to be picked up in Mall of Asia and other specific locations. That is why i would recommend to have your visa picked up in your just within the Manila area. Believe me, its faster.
   
   
   On the Payment Information you can write your "Receipt Number from BPI Deposit Slip. Some people used their Passport Number as their receipt number if their receipt number from BPI deposit slip don't work or was not accepted in the system. So you may try that as well. If it happened that still you can't get through in the scheduling of your appointment, you can wait a few hours more. It maybe because your receipt number is not yet in their system.
   
   
   Then finally, select the date for your interview.  Then print the confirmation at least 3 copies.
   
   
   Good luck!
   
   
   
   

Sample Cover Letter for Employment Authorization

Please note that you only file this form along with its attachments if you have plan to work here in the US. Don't forget to always sign whatever document you submit to avoid delay in the processing of your application. 

                                               *************************************

MARIA MAKILING STORM

23654 Chippendale Ave N Unit #65

Lakeville, TX 65358 USA

April 14, 2010

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

USCIS

P.O Box 805887

Chicago, IL 60680-4120

RE: Application for Employment Authorization for MARIA MAKILING STORM – A 320-565-867

Sir/ Madam:

I am co-filing Form I-765 Application for Employment Authorization with Form I-485 Application for Permanent Residence or Adjust Status so I would be able to work and help my husband earn money for our family.

Please find attached documents for your perusal:

-Form G-1145 E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance

-Form I – 765 Application for Employment Authorization

-Copy of Philippine Passport Biographical Page
-Copy of K1 Visa Page w/ date of Entry Stamp
-Copy of Form I-94 (front and back)
-Copy of Marriage Certificate
-Copy of Applicant's Birth Certificate
-2 Passport photos with Name and Alien Number printed at the back.

Thank you for taking the time to read my letter. I will anticipate for your approval of my application for Employment Authorization. 

Sincerely,

MARIA MAKILING STORM (signed)

Applicant

Sample Cover Letter for Advance Parole Travel Document

You only submit the Form I-131 which is the Application for Advance Parole Document togther with the Form I-485  if you are planning to go back to the Philippines to visit your family and relatives without your GC. Coz usually the GC processing sometimes could take a year and if your lucky it would be just take a few months. This will enable you to go back to the US without your GC. 

Cover letter is not really mandatory, but for formality sake its better to have one. Please arrange the documents in the same way it is on your cover letter. 

                                    ******************************
MARIA MAKILING STORM

23654 Chippendale Ave N Unit #65

Lakeville, TX 65358 USA

April 14, 2010

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

USCIS

P.O Box 805887

Chicago, IL 60680-4120

RE: Application for Advance Parole Form I-131 Travel Document for MARIA MAKILING STORM – A 320-565-867

Sir/ Madam:

I am co-filing Form I-131 with Form I-485 for an estimated travel on February 2014 to visit my Family and Relatives in the Philippines.

Please find attached documents for your perusal:

-Form G-1145 E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance

-Form I-131  (Application for Travel Document)

-Form I-131 Supplement, Part 7

-Copy of Passport biographical page

-K1 Visa Page w/ date of Entry Stamp

-Copy of form I-94 ( front and back)

-2 Passport/Visa size photos with name and Alien Receipt # printed at the back

Thank you for taking the time to read my letter. I will anticipate for your approval of my application for Advance Parole. 

Sincerely,

MARIA MAKILING STORM (signed)

Applicant

Sample Cover Letter for Form I-485 Adjustment of Status

Here is a sample cover letter originally posted by "SapphireDreams" and re-posted by "The_Dude" of visajourney...thank you guys for sharing this: 

                                               *************************************************************

Maria Makiling Storm

23654 Chippendale Ave N Unit #65

Lakeville, TX 65358 USA

April 14, 2010

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

USCIS

P.O Box 805887

Chicago, IL 60680-4120

RE: Immediate Relative (Spouse) Family Based Adjustment of Status Application I-485 ORIGINAL SUBMISSION, filing concurrently I-765 Application for EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION; I-131 Application for TRAVEL DOCUMENT for Maria Makiling Storm  – A 320-565-867

Sir/ Madam:

 I am an applicant under K1 (Fiance) Visa status currently residing at 23654 Chippendale Ave N Unit #65 Lakeville, TX 65358 USA. I arrived at Seattle Tacoma Washington which is my port of entry last February 25, 2010. I got married to my Petitioner Richard Glenn Storm last March 24, 2010. Enclosed please find for your review the hereunder listed forms and documents:

-Form G-1145 E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance

-Payments in the amount of $1,070.00 (Biometrics Included) personal check made payable to

Department of Homeland Security.

 -Form I-485 Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status.

-Copy of I-797 Notice of Action, (I-129F Approval Notice)
-Copy of Applicant’s Passport Biographic Page
-Copy of Applicant’s K-1 Fiancee Visa w/ date of Entry Stamp
-Copy of Applicant’s Form I-94(front and back)
-Marriage Certificate
-Copy of Applicant’s Birth Certificate
-Form G-325A Biographic Information Sheet of Applicant
-2 Passport photos with Name and Alien Number printed at the back.
-Copy of Vaccination Document received during K-1 Medical Exam w/ date of Immunization received here in the US and a copy of Vaccination Record Card

 -Form I-693 sealed in envelope by Civil Surgeon

 -Assorted Photographs together here in USA and in the Philippines

-Copy of Apartment Lease Showing Names of Applicant & Petitioner

-Form I-864 Affidavit of Support – signed and dated by Petitioner.

-Employment Letter.
-W2’s and 1040’s (2011-2012)
-U.S. Passport Biographical Page of Petitioner/Spouse
-Copy of Birth Certificate of Petitioner/Spouse
-Copy of Divorce Decree of the Petitioner
-Copy of Recent Pay stubs (optional)
-Recent bank statement (optional)

-Form G-1145 E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance

-Form I – 765 Application for Employment Authorization

-Copy of Philippine Passport Biographical Page
-Copy of K1 Visa Page w/ date of Entry Stamp
-Copy of Form I-94 (front and back)
-Copy of Marriage Certificate
-Copy of Applicant's Birth Certificate
-2 Passport photos with Name and Alien Number printed at the back.

-Form G-1145 E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance

-Form I-131  (Application for Travel Document)

-Form I-131 Supplement, Part 7

-Copy of Passport biographical page

-K1 Visa Page w/ date of Entry Stamp

-Copy of form I-94 ( front and back)

-2 Passport/Visa size photos with name and Alien Receipt # printed at the back

Documents submitted are exact photocopies of unaltered certificate and documents. I understand that I may need to put forward original documents to a USCIS office, Immigration or Consular Officer if requested.

 Sincerely yours,

MARIA MAKILING STORM (signed)

  Applicant

RICHARD GLENN STORM (signed)

Petitioner

*********************************************************************************
Please note that whatever is written on your cover letter are the exact same document that should be included in the packet. 

Below are the links to the forms listed above:

Form G-1145 E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance -----http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/g-1145.pdf

Form I-485 Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status------http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/i-485.pdf

Form G-325A Biographic Information Sheet of Applicant--------------http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/g-325a.pdf

Form I-864 Affidavit of Support-----------------http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/i-864.pdf

Form I – 765 Application for Employment Authorization-----------------http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/i-765.pdf


Form I-131  (Application for Travel Document)-----------------http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/i-131.pdf