Winner of DV2006. Adjustment of status (F1 visa)

**borya** · 11th October 2005, 12:30 AM

Hi All !
I am a winner of DV 2006 with case number 6xxx.
I just sent all my documents to my local USCIS (Chicago)(I am F1 student and i am going to make adjustments of my status). I know that the cut off numbers for october 3000(EU) and 3900(EU) for november. I guess my case number will be current only in february. Does it means that i will get any information back from USCIS after february or i might be invited on interview before ? I know the case (which is surprised me) in the last year when the person had 8xxx(EU) number and was invited on interview in the end of november ! all of this confused me that is why i decided to put this question on the table.
I will very appreciate any comments and suggestions.
Thank you,
Boris.

**barryp** · 11th October 2005, 12:53 AM

I think that previouse year DV cut-off numbers was ~10000 for EU for October. So, it is possible that somebody with EU8xxx number had interview at November.
It looks to me that you sent your application too earlier. I also think that you had to send it to the Chicago lockbox address and not to your local USCIS office, even it is in Chicago too.
On the other hand, it seems to me that I have seen one person on this forum who sent his AOS application before his number was current and received the interview invitation.
I think it may be good idea for you to take a lawyer to help you with the AOS process. I am not a immigration lawyer and just trying to proceed with my own AOS. Please consider my response accordingly.

Good luck,
Barry

**vk96** · 11th October 2005, 11:49 AM

How do you know that your number will become available in February? Nobody can predict these numbers.
Like a person above mentioned, you sent your documents too early, they can deny it just because your visa number is not available.

**naser** · 11th October 2005, 02:16 PM

did u send it to chicago lock box? have u received the second letter ? i think you should call the number on your congratulation letter and they will tell you detailed info.

**borya** · 11th October 2005, 11:57 PM

thank you for the information that you provided for me. my estimation about cut off nmbers was based just on intuition and i should accept that it might not work :-). the case with 2002 really looks a bit similar with curent 2005 year.
unfortunatly, i sent my documents 1 week ago to Chicago USCIS as it is my local USCIS.
here several thinks that i did:
1. i received first packeges in june
2. i did medical examination and gathered all other documents in august.
3. i paid 375$ fee to department of state i got receipt from them.
4. i got document from kentuky (to whom i sent dsp-122) that my case completed and i should contact my local USCIS.
5. i sent package to USCIS(chicago) with big red label "winner of dv2006 lottery"

i did not get yet reply from them that they got my documents (1 week ago they got my package according to tracking information from UPS).
Mailing Address:
Chicago District Office
10 West Jackson Boulevard
Chicago, IL 60604

several question arised in the processes of review of reply from people of this thread:
1. chicago lock box: i do not know whether above address lock box or not ? is anybody know that ?
2. second letter: if the letter that i got from kentucky that my case number copleted "second", it means i got it. but if not....... what is the second letter ?
3. shoul i call to USCIS (chicago) to ask them about my documents ?

i will very appreciate any comment/suggestion !
thank you again,
Boris.
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**barryp** · 12th October 2005, 12:24 AM

1. I think the address you specified isn't the lockbox one. The lockbox address is POB or (for FedEx etc) it is 427 LaSalle road (or something close to it). You can find their exact address at www.uscis.com.
2. Regarding the second letter, I think you are mixing CP & AOS. The CP second letter should have the interview date. The AOS one, shouldn't.
3. I don't know if you can call the local office. They have the national customer service phone. I think you should call them and also schedule info-pass and visit them.

**borya** · 13th October 2005, 12:49 AM

thank you again ! i am making AOS, that is why i did not get second letter. i am going to call tomorrow to Kentucky, and after that i will make appointment thoroug info pass.
do you think is it really a problem that i sent my documents early that i suuppose to do ? i do not know, but i have a filling that it should not be. i hope everything will be ok !

boris.

**vliething** · 13th October 2005, 03:13 PM

Hey Boris!

I did my AOS in 2005. My case number was 8***. I was elegible to send documents in October 2004 (cutoff number was 9900.. i guess). Had fingerprints in November, EAD in March 2005, Interview in april 2005. Got my green card in August 2005. I did everything by myself, no lawer...
In June 2004 when I won, I went to the lawer.... he told everything is fine... he will take care of it... Month later I got my documents from INS... Apparently my lawer didnt know anything and send all papers for DV 2005 in June 2004. In official paper from INS they told me it is too soon to apply for DV 2005.
I was so mad.... I took all the papers from lawer... did it myself with the help of many online forums.... great place to look to info...

What country are u from Boris????

if you have questions let me know...

**alincosma** · 13th October 2005, 07:28 PM

So you did wait until your number became activ and only then submited the papers. That is the right process for AOS. When you submited them earlyer than your number becoming current ,they sent them back to you. I just want to make sure that I am doing the right thing with this AOS.
Thanks

**borya** · 14th October 2005, 02:07 AM

hi all !
1. i called today to kentucky center where i was told that it is ok that i sent documents early.
2. i did an appointment for 27 of october to my local USCIS(chicago).
3. the more amaizing thing: in the end of this day(13 october) i checked my mail box and what i see: the envelop with I-797C, Notice of action where USCIS informs me that my documents was delivered, i have now A......... number, that they will invite me for biometrics and what to take with me and so on.... it is interesting to note that it takes only 8 days (received date: 3 oct 2005, notice date 11 oct 2005) to reply to me. i do not know, maybe this is normal timing, but anyway i am glad that i have now something from USCIS. i even thinging right now should i use my appointment on 27 of october or it is maybe better just to wait further informations from USCIS ?

vliething: i am originally from russia (moscow), but right now PhD student with F1 visa :-)

**LucyMO** · 15th October 2005, 07:02 PM

www.ulitka.com for borya

**borya** · 16th October 2005, 12:29 AM

thank you LucyMO.
boris.

**naser** · 16th October 2005, 09:50 PM

infopass appoitmend doesn't hurt.
and Hi neighbours ,LUCY & BORIS

**borya** · 16th October 2005, 11:55 PM

thank you naser :-)

**mozaffar421** · 17th October 2005, 03:25 PM

Originally Posted by borya

Hi All !
I am a winner of DV 2006 with case number 6xxx.
I just sent all my documents to my local USCIS (Chicago)(I am F1 student and i am going to make adjustments of my status). I know that the cut off numbers for october 3000(EU) and 3900(EU) for november. I guess my case number will be current only in february. Does it means that i will get any information back from USCIS after february or i might be invited on interview before ? I know the case (which is surprised me) in the last year when the person had 8xxx(EU) number and was invited on interview in the end of november ! all of this confused me that is why i decided to put this question on the table.
I will very appreciate any comments and suggestions.
Thank you,
Boris.

Is there any number or web site thru which one can check whether he or she were selected in DV 2006.?
Thanks

**borya** · 17th October 2005, 10:24 PM

i do not think so. as far as i know, the person who was selected are going to be confidentially notified though regular mail.
boris.

**borya** · 19th October 2005, 10:01 PM

Good news !
i just got today (19 octover) letter from my local USCIS that i should take biometrics on 4 november !

hopefully, everythink will be ok !

Borya.

**borya** · 4th November 2005, 07:03 PM

I got Biometrics today(4 november). Everything was ok, it tooks several minuits to make fingerprints. i got sign in my Notification notice that i did fingerprints. they will send witthin 1 week notice to FBI which suppose to check my clearance. i hope it will not take much time while there are cases in past..... once i am "clear" they will notice UCSIC (chicago) and they suppose to invite me on interview. i hope, i understand correctly procedure.
let's see how it is going to work.........

**hmz** · 23rd November 2005, 04:56 PM

Hi borya,

i am in the same situation like u. I filled in Nov 2. Delivered in 4th. Didn't receive anything yet.

**borya** · 23rd November 2005, 10:35 PM

i did not recived invitation on the interview yet.
usually, they are sending invitation month before actual day. since my number is going to be current in january, i am expecting to have letter from uscis in the begining of december. i hope......
let's keep each other updated about further details and information,
thank you,

**hmz** · 23rd November 2005, 11:15 PM

I am saying that i didn't receive anything from USCIS. No Notice of Action, nothing.. My number is already current. And u filled to the wrong place and already have done biometrics. Impressive.

**borya** · 24th November 2005, 04:42 AM

i misunderstood you in the last message. i do know know why you did not receive anything form usics.

**borya** · 24th November 2005, 04:50 AM

moreover, chicago usics the main branch of uscis for illinois, indiana and wisconsin. if you in this area, you can send documents to them and they will deliver them close to interview to you local area or even process themselfs.

**kb2006** · 26th November 2005, 06:52 PM

Borya, it's been while!! Hope you had a good thanksgiving. Anyway here is the deal, I contacted some lawyer last week, thinking they can help me with the process. Wife and I have decided on adjustment of status. Problem, New York USCIS is said to be really slow in processing these things. This is of course time sensitive and I think at the rate at which things are going, my number will be current in March or April. Do you think I should go ahead and send docs to USCIS or wait? What docs did you send?
Here is a list please let me know if this is all or there is more to be sent:

1. Form 485(with the filling fee)
2. Medical Exam
3. $70 for biometric exam
4. DS 230
5. Reciept for $375 from dept of state
6. Avidafit of Support( dont know which one though)
7. Passport size pictures
Let me know if there's anything else I need. Thanks for your help once again

**borya** · 29th November 2005, 07:32 PM

yes, thank you. i know, NY very slow....
documents: many people suggestes that people should wait while case number became current and after that to sent all documents. probably, they are right. i did differently as you may see in my messages, i do not know for sure how it is going to work for me, i do not have yet invitation for interview....

documents which i sent to uscis:

a. I-485
b. G-325A
d. medical exam
c. notice from KCC
e. I-94, F1, I20 copy (you might have different status)
f. checks, 315$ + 70(biometrix)
g. copy of receipt for 385$ from department of state
h. financial proof(from my university that i have full stipend)
k. two pictures

since you have 2 persons, in your case everythink is double.

**LucyMO** · 29th November 2005, 08:12 PM

it's Affidavit I-134, but you can bring it to the interview.

**borya** · 2nd January 2006, 11:24 PM

Hi all ! i just want to make an update: i got third notice from Chicago USCIS with the invitation on interview which is going to be on 1 february 2006.
In the invitation itself, i found several questions which should be clarifieds for me. so if anybody know the answer, i would very appreciate it:

1. i should bring certified court disposition. i am 3 years in usa, so should i really bring it from my own contry or not ? or from usa ? or maybe i should not bring it at all ?

2. affidavit of support I-864. i guess, in my case it is simply paper from my university that i have full coverage from university side ? i am f1 phd student, i got full schollarship from my university.

3. small question not related to my interview; my F1 visa went off on 4 december 2005, i did not make any movements towards getting new one since i am on pending process with my AOS. i am on the legal status here since i currently enrolled in my university. i just wondering, is my situation seems ok ?

Good luck to everybody and that you for comments/suggestions !

**vk96** · 3rd January 2006, 11:01 AM

Borya,

Is your FBI name check done?

"3. small question not related to my interview; my F1 visa went off on 4 december 2005, i did not make any movements towards getting new one since i am on pending process with my AOS. i am on the legal status here since i currently enrolled in my university. i just wondering, is my situation seems ok ? "

From what I know is that your F1 visa stamp has nothing to do with you being legally here in the US. Stamp is just for entering the US. Date on I-20 is what shows how long you can be legally here.
I read a lot of boards and as I understand as you file your AOS it is safest to assume that your F1 status gets cancelled because it is only a nonimmigrant status and not dual intent status like H1. By submitting AOS you violate FI conditions. I also read that it is OK to be enrolled in school while AOS is pending just for work person has to wait for the EAD.

**borya** · 3rd January 2006, 10:18 PM

thank you. i do not know whether my FBI name check done, i assume yes, how can i check it ? i have apointment in USCIS chicago on 6 of january, so i am planning to ask all my questions that i pointed out before + name check. as far as i know, it is impossible to ask name check status directly by phone, am i right ?

**vk96** · 4th January 2006, 10:30 AM

I dont think that you can call FBI and ask about your name check but I think that you can call USCIS and ask them if your name check is done. They will tell you yes or no.