K2 AOS and EAD Requirements

Hello my friends. Its really been awhile since i visited my own blog here because i've been busy since my son arrived here in the USA. I also had 2 part time jobs and bcoz i am pregnant right now. Well our baby girl will be born soon, only 3 1/2 wks. and she will see the world finally hehehe... but anyways i am here to share you how we did our K2 AOS and EAD packet....

For my son's AOS here is the content of our cover letter:

Name of Petitioner
Address

Date

Chicago Lockbox Address


Dear USCIS,

I am enclosing a I-485, Adjustment of Status of my step-son: Name of my Son

Attached to this letter are the ff. forms:

1. $ 985.00 Application Fee
2. Visa Pic of both individuals (petitioner and applicant)
3. G-1145, E-notification of Application/ Petition Acceptance
4. I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status
5. G-325A Biographic Information
6. Copy of Birth Certificates of both individuals (petitioner and applicant)
7. Copy of Passport of both individuals (petitioner and applicant)
8. Copy of Visa with date of entry stamp
9. Copy of I-94
10. Copy of I-797 Notice of Action
11. Copy of Marriage Contract
12. I-864 Affidavit of Support
13. Copy of my wife's Green card
14. Copy of my ITR and W2 for 3 yrs. ( From Years: 2009-2011)
15. Copy of my GI Bill, Retirement Statement, VA Disability Document
16. Assorted Photographs took here recently in the USA
17. I-693 Sealed Envelop

Sincerely,
Petitioner


And for my son's EAD here is the content of our cover letter:

Name of Petitioner
Address

Date


Chicago Lockbox Address


Dear USCIS,

I am enclosing a I-765, Application for Employment Authorization for my step-son: Name of my son

Attached are the ff. forms:

1. G-1145, E-notification of Application/ Petition Acceptance Form
2. I-765, Application for Employment Authorization Form
3. Copy of his Philippin Passport, I-94, Copy of his Visa with date of entry stamp
4. Copy of his Birth Certificate
5. Copy of Marriage Contract
6. Copy of my wife's Green Card
7. Visa Pic of both individuals

Sincerely,
Petitioner

Note: K2 can't apply for SSN no. the K2 need first to have the EAD card before the parents can apply for the K2's SSN no.  

K2 Timeline

K2 Medical: Mar. 13, 2012

K2 Interview: Apr. 17, 2012

K2 Visa Issued: Apr. 20, 2012

K2 Visa On- hand: Apr. 26, 2012

K2 POE- GUAM: May 21, 2012

K2 Arrival in the USA: May 22, 2012

K2 CS: Aug. 15, 2012

K2 AOS Packet was sent: Aug. 15, 2012

K2 AOS Packet Received by USCIS: Aug. 20, 2012

K2 AOS e-mail received from USCIS: Aug. 23, 2012
K2 EAD Approval: Feb. 19, 2013

K2 Interview and POE

K2 Interview- April 17, 2012

Mom and my son went to Manila April 16, 2012 and stayed at Granprix Hotel for my son's interview the next day.

April 17, 2012 is my son's big day. They went to the US Embassy like 4:30 am and mom told me there is already a long line waiting. Miguel is a very smart boy so actually it looks like he knows what to do. Mom is a little slow getting to the booth so Miguel always come to the booth first. His interview went very well, no lots of questions asked just personal questions that usually comes out during the interview. But they got all the legal docs. that we sent to them. Below are the list of documents that my son have during his interview.....


K2 Interview Documents:

2x2 U.S Visa Pic pasted to DS- 156- 2pcs.

My authorization letter for my mom who will accompany my son on his med. and interview

Eligibility Letter from the US Embassy

BPI Receipt and Interview Schedule Appointment

Passport

2 copies of DS- 156 and DS- 157

BC and Baptismal of my son

I- 134 Form from my husband

ITR 2010- 2011

W2

GI Bill Docs., Retirement Statement, VA Disability Statement

Pics of us together

Copy of our MC (USC) and my Annulment Docs.

Copy of my I-94, Visa and Passport Information

Copy of my US IDs ( EAD, GC, Military Dependent ID, Learner's Permit to drive)

After 3 days of my son's interview his visa was issued. April 20, 2012 and no one week and it was in the 2go in our place. My mom just picked it up.

I went to the PH to fetch my son and stayed there for 3 wks. K2's CFO doesn't need to do the seminar we just went to the CFO ofc. to pay for the registration and get his sticker. Paid that for 400 pesos.

At NAIA because our ticket was purchased here in the USA we are required to pay T.T for my son because he doesn't have a GC yet.

Travel Tax: P810-
Processing Fee- GC Holder: P200-
Processing Fee- K2 Visa Holder: P200
Terminal Fee: P550/ person travelling

Note: they asked for my MC bcoz still using my old PP that's in my maiden name.

Finally at the POE: we did his POE in Guam, because i have the GC i just showed the IO my PP and my GC then i did the finger scanning. Then we went to a room of US Immigration in Guam to process Miguel's entry, they got his yellow packet no questions asked from us regarding his K2 visa/ entry.

K2 Arrival in the USA: May 22, 2012

Hope it helps... and good luck...

My K2 FTJ medical examination

Mar. 13, 2012 in the PH time, mom and my son went to SLEC for his 1st day medical examination.. my brother went with them bcoz my mom is not that familiar to that area which my brother is.. they arrived there early like before 8am and the guard just checked the instruction letter from the US Embassy, Manila and my e-mail to SLEC regarding my inquiries.. they didn't asked any authorization or IDs from my mom and my son. My son did the TST and the physical examination and eye vision test.. he will gonna return on thursday for the result of TST and praying everything goes well so he can have his immunization too on thursday.. the doctor told my mom to bring again my son's PP.. they also looked for my son's babybook.. i am so happy that my son didn't get any white slip for additional/ referral slip to other doctor.. one day down for him... my mom told me funny stories about my son... like when my son saw the needle for TST he ran away from the doctor and my mom caught him at the door and hug him and the doctor told my son that he will gonna call the guards and let them hug him so u cant run ^___^, my mom covered his eyes and hold his arms so he cant move while the doctor is injecting the needle... done on the 1st day like 12pm and had lunch at Robinson's and dropped by at MAnila Zoo...

2nd day...

went to MOA....

3rd day....

arrived at SLEC like 8am then waited... 9am TST result is ok.. no need to do x-ray or sputum (thank u Lord!)... sched. for immunization at 1pm...

went to computer shop to pm me the good news...

went back to SLEC for immunization... my son is asking if he will gonna have vaccine but my mom didnt tell him the truth bcoz she knew that Miguel will walk out again and will cry at that moment... wooo... so its time for him to get his vaccination... he doesnt want of course so the doctor told them to go out the room or come back in other day when Miguel will be willing to have the vaccination, so my mom told Miguel do u want to go to your Mama in the USA?, he replied yes.. and mom told him u need to do the vaccination now or u will not go to your Mama... so Miguel went again inside the immunization room and he sat and close his eyes... the doctor told my mom to be near to Miguel ^_^ , he got 3 vaccines... and they gave Miguel 5 pages of personal copy of his medical... they also told my mom that those papers are the docs. i need to show to the school here and i think in the AOS too... so glad that this stage is done.. now we are in our next step... Interview....

Tulsa, Oklahoma Learner's Permit to Drive

Been here in the USA for 8 mons. and i just decided to get my DMV test here in Oklahoma. At first i don't like to get a DMV test bcoz i am not interested in driving really, so my manual is just sitting here for almost 8 mons. but i just realized that i need to learn how to drive and since i am pregnant and i cant work right now i started reading my handbook for the 1st time ^O^... I practiced free online test http://www.driverknowledge.com/oklahoma-dmv-practice-test/ then after 2 wks. i told to my husband that i want to take the test even i dont have yet my GC on hand.. so called DMV and asked them what are the requirements and how much is the fee for the test. Here in Tulsa, OK the testing fee is $25.50 but i dont need to pay the fee unless i pass the exam, i had with me my BC, EAD, SSN, mil. dependent ID, our MC but she only asked for my EAD and SSN card then she entered all my information in her computer then i filled out a paper then i did my test.. and of course i passed... here it is 20 items and passing score is 15, and i got 17 correct out of 20 items. I would suggest to read the handbook bcoz here in Tulsa mostly the questions are road rules there is only one road sign... after i passed the test she gave me a piece of paper that i brought to the tag agency here and there i paid the fee, after paying the fee i also got my TDL with me. They gave me 8 mons. to take the road test. And also if you are wearing eyeglasses or contact lenses u wear it bcoz they will test the eye vision too.

Changing SSN name from maiden name to married name

Yesterday went to the SSN ofc to change my maiden name to married name... i only bring my old SSN card, our MC, and my other ids issued here in the USA, and that's it they changed it and the card will just mail to me within 4 wks.

List of Requirements for my K2 FTJ- Medical and Interview

Medical:

Valid Passport

Copy of Passport Information

US Embassy Instruction

4 pcs. 2x2 US Visa Pic.

My son's Baby Book

$ 185. 35

Ballpen, Biscuit and Water

Note:

Name/ Contact Person in US

US Address

Tel. No.

Possible Date of Departure

Relationship to Petitioner



K2 Interview:

2x2 U.S Visa Pic pasted to DS- 156- 2pcs.

My authorization letter for my mom who will accompany my son on his med. and interview

Eligibility Letter from the US Embassy

BPI Receipt and Interview Schedule Appointment

Passport

2 copies of DS- 156 and DS- 157

BC and Baptismal of my son

I- 134 Form from my husband

ITR 2010- 2011

W2

GI Bill Docs., Retirement Statement, VA Disability Statement

Pics of us together

Copy of our MC (USC) and my Annulment Docs.

Copy of my I-94, Visa and Passport Information

Copy of my US IDs ( EAD, GC, Military Dependent ID, Learner's Permit to drive)


to be continue posting regarding my K2 FTJ after his interview....:)