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I am preparing for upcoming I-485 interview. In the interview letter, it lists things to bring. I have a few qustions:

1. The eligibility is based on the marriage, it says:

Bring your sponses Birth Certificate and your spouses evidence of United States Citizenship

Hubby was born here, he only has a copy of birth certificate. He does not have an US passport since he never feels he need one. Is the birth certificate sufficient enough to prove that he IS a citizen? or He needs to apply for a passport? What other evident to prove you are a native-born citizen?

2. Medical Exam

I have it done a year a half ago. Do I need to do it again? I noticed some people say yes, some people no. Is there anyone who in the same situation who has gone the interview?

3. It does not say to bring ADIT photos, but I heard that you need to bring some, how many, 2?

Thanks in advance.

Congartulations on the interview Puzzled!

1* As for the fisrt question. Birth Certificate is supposed to be sufficient. Only USC who have traveled abroad have passports. USC need passport only when they they travel abroad and thats the reason for which a passport is issued. Thats the puspose of the passport itself. Its like an international ID. If your US spouse has never traveled outside of the USA theres no way he can have one. And theres no need to apply for one of course. The BC in this case is the main proof of his origin.

2* I am surprised that they dont mention about med exam in the letter. I guess they dont need it then and the one you submitted initially is still good. I told you what we were told from our local office- that med exams are only good for 10 months. Just telling you what I know and you decide what to do.

3* About the photos. In this and other forums I also read that youll need photos of you and your spouse (dont remember how many). The guys who have passed the interview say that the letter doesnt mention photos at all, but on the actual interview The Immigrations Officer asked them for "documents" photos. So doesnt hurt to make a couple for you and for your spouse

Youve been in this forum for a long time, and you are well informed about most matters. I am pretty sure youll be more than prepared for the interview so dont overstress.
I wish you luck with everything! Dont leave the forum after your interview, for the sake of the rest of us who are still waiting
Good luck, girl!!!

Thanks NBC_June04, I dont worry too much about the interview, I am confident that I will be approved unless documents are missing or the name checking is not completed yet.

As the first question, Hubby had a vaction in Cancun before, but surprisingly, it did not requir passport, I guess Mexico does not count as international

In the letter, it does mention the medical exam, but only requires IF you have not submitted yet. Thats why I am not sure.

I will definitely come back and post my interview experience. Thanks for people in this forum for sharing stories, experiences, providing information answering questions. It sheds lights into this dark, stressful and often frustrated process.

I hope my experience can help others. Eventually, I wanted to be an advocate for speeding up and make it less stressful process for ALL LEGAL IMMIGRIANTS. But first thing first, I need to get my interview done and approved, so wish me good luck




Congartulations on the interview Puzzled!

1* As for the fisrt question. Birth Certificate is supposed to be sufficient. Only USC who have traveled abroad have passports. USC need passport only when they they travel abroad and thats the reason for which a passport is issued. Thats the puspose of the passport itself. Its like an international ID. If your US spouse has never traveled outside of the USA theres no way he can have one. And theres no need to apply for one of course. The BC in this case is the main proof of his origin.

2* I am surprised that they dont mention about med exam in the letter. I guess they dont need it then and the one you submitted initially is still good. I told you what we were told from our local office- that med exams are only good for 10 months. Just telling you what I know and you decide what to do.

3* About the photos. In this and other forums I also read that youll need photos of you and your spouse (dont remember how many). The guys who have passed the interview say that the letter doesnt mention photos at all, but on the actual interview The Immigrations Officer asked them for "documents" photos. So doesnt hurt to make a couple for you and for your spouse

Youve been in this forum for a long time, and you are well informed about most matters. I am pretty sure youll be more than prepared for the interview so dont overstress.
I wish you luck with everything! Dont leave the forum after your interview, for the sake of the rest of us who are still waiting
Good luck, girl!!!

Of course I wish you all good. I am really happy when guys pass all that. Its really a long way. Sometimes I wish my husband wasnt American, but form my home country or both of us were one and the same nationality. Its really crazy through what hell Alien- USC must go for the sake of their marriage and to be able to live a lifetime together.

The med exam - well, obviously they dont need it (having in mind the mentioned condition "if you havent submitted one"). If they do need it you would rather be asked to bring it later and called for a stamp. I really dont have a clue.
DOnt worry about that vacation and the passport at all.
Youll be fine