Remedical

     If you took sputum test in SLEC and is under B1 class, the health department will most probably contact you 4-6 weeks upon arrival in US. You can check what class are you by looking at the SLEC stamp at the back of your passport.
     You will be ask by health department to go to their nearest clinic to give 4 tubes of blood samples, chest x-ray and they will give you 3 containers for your sputum. You will need to bring your chest x-ray CD given to you by SLEC. If you have negative culture test, then no further things to be done however, if your blood and test results are positive, you will have to take TB medicines immediately.

SLEC medical and sputum test

SLEC (Saint Luke's Medical Center Extension Clinic) is the official clinic of US Embassy for securing your medical exam and vaccination requirement of immigrant visa applicants. They open at 6 am however, as early at 4 am there are already people in queue. They first check if you have all the required document before they let you in. They don't have special queue for children or senior citizen except on payment and the information gathering. During the exam, they will take your chest x-ray, blood sample, urine sample, physical test, an interview and last is vaccine, all on the same day if you arrive early and if you did not have problem with your medical. If you had an abnormal chest x-ray, they will not give you the vaccine yet and they will require you to return for your sputum test. During the sputum test, it is recommended that you drink plenty of liquid like water and ginger tea with honey. After the 3 day sputum test, they will set an evaluation date where they will explain to you the result of the smear test and what they saw in the x-ray. Some people were advised to take medicine for community acquired pneumonia.
All those who took the sputum test will have to wait for 8 weeks for the culture test wherein they will test if  mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria grow in your sputum. Some of the patients will receive call from SLEC saying there is a bacteria that grow during the 8 week culture test and some doesn't receive a call. SLEC will give you a date on when to call (1 week after culture test) them, and during that time be ready to return to SLEC for your vaccine or your start of TB medication. If your culture test is negative, you will be allowed to take your vaccine. You will have to undergo vaccine evaluation first then they will give you the vaccines you needed. After takeing your vaccines, you will need to wait for your medical result at the ground floor. Some people will receive a sealed envelope however, some medical results were not given to patients instead, it is SLEC that forwards the medical result to US Embassy. Once you are done with the medical, you are ready for interview. During the interview, you don't need to bring the x-ray CD that was given by SLEC.

SLEC location: 1177, J. Bocobo Street, Ermita, Manila 1000, Philippines
Medical Fee: ₱16, 042.50        Children (14 yr old and younger): ₱8, 600

Required Documents:

1. Valid passport
2. 1 photocopy of Passport Biographic/Data Page, the page in the passport that contains the applicant's photo and information. Photocopy on short bond paper. Passport photocopy should be the same size as the original, not enlarged or reduced.
3. 4 pieces recent 2"x2" visa photos (see visa photo guide), 3 for submission to the U.S. Embassy, 1 for clinic file. ALL PHOTOS MUST BE IDENTICAL. Write the applicant's complete name at the back of each photo.
   
   The US Embassy requires you to bring the 2x2 photos for your visa issuance. We regret not to release the medical report until such time that you can provide this requirement.


4. Interview letter from the National Visa Center (NVC) or Visa Interview Appointment Confirmation from the Embassy
   
   
   • Principal Applicant - original & 1 photocopy
   • Derivatives - 1 photocopy each
   If Interview letter or Visa Interview Confirmation was received via email, print 2 copies for the principal applicant and 1 copy for each derivative


5.   1 copy of the online registration confirmation form

• Minors (17 years old and below) must be accompanied by their parent or by a legal guardian who has thorough knowledge of the child's medical history.
  The parent or legal guardian must present a government issued ID (original and 2 photocopies)
  In case the companion is not the legal guardian, the following documents must be presented:
  
  • Letter of Authorization or Special power of attorney stating that the companion is authorized to sign on behalf of the parent
  • 2 photocopies of the Parent's government issued ID
  • Authorized companion's government issued ID, original and 2 photocopies
• Regardless of current marital status, applicants who have had previous marriages that were nullified through annulment are required to present the annulment papers (court decision) before their medical report can be completed.
  
  
  
  
  
  

AOS, EAD, & AP

After marriage and before my I-94 expires, I immediately applied for AOS (Adjustment of Status), EAD (Employment Authorization Document), and AP (Advance Parole Travel Document). With my cover letter, here is the at list of documents I included in my pocket.

Adjustment of Status

• Form G1145 E notification
• Filling Fee and Biometric Fee: $1225 ($1140 + $85)
• Form I-485 Adjustment of Status
• Copy of passport biographical page
• Copy of K1 visa and entry stamp
• Copy of Form I-797 Notice of Action 2 (Approval Notice)
• Copy of Form I-94
• Copy of foreign birth certificate
• Copy of NBI
• Form G325A
• 2 passport size photos
• Copy of Vaccination Documentation Worksheet or 
• Form I-693 (optional, for those with expired, incomplete medical test or those who underwent sputum test in SLEC)
• Copy of Marriage Certificate
• Proof of Relationship
•  I-864 Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the INA
• Latest ITR
  
• Copy of passport biographical page of sponsor

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I-765 Application for Employment Document

• Form G 1145 E notification
• Form I-765 Application for Employment Authorization
• Copy of passport biographical page
• Copy of K1 visa with entry stamp
• Copy of Form I-94
• Copy of NBI clearance
• 2 passport size photos
• Copy of Marriage Certificate

 

 

 

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I-131 Application for Travel Document

• Form G1145 E notification
• Form I-131 Application for Travel Document
• Copy of Passport biographical page
• Copy of K1 Visa and entry stamp
• Copy of Form I-797 Notice of Action 2 (Approval Notice)
• Copy of Form I-94
• Copy of Marriage Certificate
• 2 passport size photos 

 

 

 

 

Paying Immigration Fee: Must pay to U.S. Department of Homeland Security (not "USDHS" or "DHS")

 

Pocket was sent to :

USCIS Chicago Lockbox

For U.S. Postal Service (USPS) deliveries:

USCIS
PO Box 805887
Chicago, IL 60680-4120

For FedEx, UPS, and DHL deliveries:

USCIS
Attn: FBAS
131 South Dearborn - 3rd Floor
Chicago, IL 60603-5517

SSN Application

One of the first thing you will need upon arriving to US under K1 visa is your SSN (Social Security Number). Although it is not necessarily needed as you will need it after receiving your EAD (Employment Authorization Document), getting SSN is easy. All you need to do is look for your nearest SSA office, fill out the application form, bring copy of your I-94, and your passport. Depending on the state, some people were able to get their SSN with their married name after their marriage by bringing original and certified true copy of marriage certificate with other required documents. In my case, the SSA officer did not allow me to get SSN with my married name unless I have my Permanent Resident Card with me (I have not applied for Adjustment of Status when I applied for SSN).You will receive your card within two weeks.

Here are the important links you need:

• SSN application form and instruction
• I-94
• SSA Locator