DV 2012 AOS Only

[Winner12]

I am a winner of DV 2012 and my priority number is in the 400s range, which i have been told is a great number to have.

My situation: I am currently in the US under TN status which expires in March 2012. I will be going back to school at the end of August 2011 so I will need to file to change my status from TN to F1. What is my best option of handling this so that I can assure that I go to school and proceed with the DV lottery, at the same time?

I have been told that going through Consular Processing is my best bet.

My questions:
1) With a case number as low as 400s, what is the earliest and latest that I can be invited for an interview and a GC is issued to me (assuming that the interview goes well)?
2) If I go through CP, do I need to do my medical, criminal, and biometrics done in the country of my interview (non-US)? Or can I do this in the US?
3) If I decide to change my status from TN to F1 so that i can start my school this August and then I go through the DV lottery process, get the interview, but get DENIED for the GC (for whatever reason), will I be allowed to re-enter the US using my F1 status so that I can return to my studies? Or will it appear as a dual-intent since I went through the DV process (even though I was rejected)?

4) If i decide not to go to school and instead remain in my TN status so that I can apply for AOS through the DV lottery, what happens if i am denied the GC after the interview? Would I run the risk of having my TN withdrawn? Will I run the risk of not having future non-immigrant petitions approved because I applied for GC in the past?

Thanks for all your help.

[natta]

we were not asked for anything.

proof of funds is still required for AoS. So how much are we required to prove for one person? Is it different for when you AS than when you CP?

I actually need this info both for AoS and CP - for 2 people doing different processing.

[chamele0n]

we were not asked for anything.

Are you sure none of you were asked to prove funds? Why would this differ from CP? I thought I saw a post about when they made someone adjusting status prove to them he had a job offer.

[baobab]

Are you sure none of you were asked to prove funds? Why would this differ from CP? I thought I saw a post about when they made someone adjusting status prove to them he had a job offer.

To get a DV visa, you need to provide evidence that you will not become a financial burden for the US government. This evidence can consist of many factors such as: bank statements, pay stubs, employment letter, W2s, tax records, affidavit of support I-134, or a combination of these factors. They also take into account if you are a student on the way to getting an advanced degree to asses if you will be able to find a job.
Overall, it is at the interviewing officer's discretion to ask for an I-134 AOS form.

However, they never asked for 5-6 times the poverty guidelines. For an I-134 I think 100% of poverty guidelines are required. For I-864, 125% is required.
Moreover, I-134 can be signed even by somebody who is not a US citizen or LPR.

[asolomatova]

Ok. I got a reply from KCC! Now, Do i also need to contact CIS, besides sending DSP-122 to KCC????

"To determine whether you are eligible to adjust your status you MUST contact the CIS."Please, help!!!

Thank you for your inquiry.



If you are in the United States, you may be eligible to apply to the Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS) for adjustment of status. The option to adjust status may no longer be available to all applicants. To determine whether you are eligible to adjust your status you MUST contact the CIS. Once the CIS confirms your eligibility to adjust status they will provide you with the additional information that you need. When contacting your local CIS office they may inform you that you will not be eligible to file your adjustment until your case number is current and available for processing. Please refer to the visa bulletin at to view the current case numbers being processed. This bulletin is updated after the 15th day of each month.


If the CIS determines that you are eligible to adjust status you will be required to pay a non-refundable diversity-processing fee of $440.00 per person directly to the Department of State. Information regarding where this fee should be paid is included in your information packet. This fee is assessed to cover cost incurred by the Department of State in running the lottery selection process and is separate from any fees you will need to pay the CIS as part of your adjustment application. Failure to pay this fee may result in the loss of your diversity visa. (Please mail a money order for the diversity-processing fees to the address given below.) Also, please forward the completed DSP-122 form back to KCC. This will allow the next instruction letter to be processed to you.



U.S. Department of State

Diversity Visa Program

P.O. Box 979079

St. Louis, Missouri 63197-9000



We do request that you complete and return the DSP-122 to the Kentucky Consular Center so that we may update your file. Question 4 of this form states: Name of United States Consular Office where you would like to process your application”. When adjusting status with the Citizenship and Immigration Service, please list the address of your local CIS office.



The adjustment of status fee is a non-refundable diversity visa fee paid directly to the Department of State. This fee is assessed to cover the cost incurred by the Department of State in running the DV Program and is separate from any fees you will need to pay USCIS as part of your adjustment application. You must pay the diversity visa fee per person; that is a fee for yourself and for each member of your immediate family who plans to adjust status with you in the United States.

If you are not approved for your visa or are not granted an interview, this fee cannot be refunded to you under any circumstances.

[lordmuggins]

From what I've gathered, the CIS simply seems to be telling people that if they are validly in the country (ie: not.. illegal, overstay etc) then you automatically are 'eligible'

[lordmuggins]

A few other things:
- They are saying the CIS will give us something. What is this 'information packet'?
- Rather than simply stating 'BCIS' as the form states, should we also list the address of our nearest office (ie: New York, NY)

[asolomatova]

We need to contact CIS see if we are eligible for AOS. And if we are, send dosc to KCC. I wont call CIS, i think i am eligible, since i am on the F1 visa here legaly.

[oneshot]

We need to contact CIS see if we are eligible for AOS. And if we are, send dosc to KCC. I wont call CIS, i think i am eligible, since i am on the F1 visa here legaly.

I contacted the KCC this morning and I was told that I need to contact the CIS to see if I'm eligible for AOS. I did contact them, but I got lost! So I guess I'll go for DSP-122, 2 photos, and barcode at this moment.

[feel]

IMO There is no need to go to CIS if you are absolutely sure that you have maintained your status all the time while in USA, entered US with inspection and have a valid I-94, have no criminal history and is admissible to USA.

I contacted the KCC this morning and I was told that I need to contact the CIS to see if I'm eligible for AOS. I did contact them, but I got lost! So I guess I'll go for DSP-122, 2 photos, and barcode at this moment.

[feel]

BCIS would be good. No need to write the complete address or name of the nearest USCIS office.

A few other things:
- They are saying the CIS will give us something. What is this 'information packet'?
- Rather than simply stating 'BCIS' as the form states, should we also list the address of our nearest office (ie: New York, NY)

[lordmuggins]

Do you think it's good to send DSP-122 for AOS, *and* DSP-230, with a cover note that *if* you do not need DSP-230 to just disregard it. So basically.. a just-in-case?


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[chamele0n]

Can I go ahead and do I-693 right now or do I have to wait for NL2?

[happywinner]

chameleOn:

My understanding is that medicals are valid for 12 months. So unless you have a very high case number, you can definitely do medicals now.

[lordmuggins]

Just curious.. but is NL2 *also* digital now?

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[happywinner]

lordmuggins, (good name btw)

If it were digital, where would we track it? Or do you think they would send it to us by e-mail?

[natta]

I am not sure if they would send it my mail this year, but they do send it by email as well , as I got mine by email last year, after I called few times as I did not get it with the regular mail, after they said they sent it. So might be my email this year, as they do have emails on file for the winners.

lordmuggins, (good name btw)

If it were digital, where would we track it? Or do you think they would send it to us by e-mail?

[DJones]

Natta,
Did you include 2 ID pics and/o rBarcode/NL with your form DSP-122 on 7/12?
Thanks

[brainstorm79]

A quick question to all of you: why can't we send I 485 before October first? i called USCIS and they said that i can send those docs as soon as my number becomes current in visa bulletin. and...she took the info from the DPS website or instructions that they use for reference. so, any one can please explain?

[Astro1]

A quick question to all of you: why can't we send I 485 before October first? i called USCIS and they said that i can send those docs as soon as my number becomes current in visa bulletin. and...she took the info from the DPS website or instructions that they use for reference. so, any one can please explain?

Because your number isn't going to become current before October 1st. That's when they start processing this years DV visas.

[brekkio]

First try and I won! It seems so crazy that I dont even believe is an actual lottery. After all, they ask you what studies you have completed and I have a doctorate degree...
My number is 2012EU00004XXX. Is it good? I hope it is...
In any event, I am in the US with an F-1 OPT that expires next Feb.
I was so eager to adjust my status that I completed all the medicals and sent everything on Friday to Chicago. I also sent the $440 check to the Dept of State in Missouri.
Then, today I read this forum and I immediately sent the DSP 122 to the KCC with a cover letter, a copy of the barcode and two pictures.
Does anyone know what s gonna happen to me now? I guess they will reject my application in Chicago, right? Do they usually return all the documents to the applicant?
What s the status of a Lottery Winner between May and the actual grant of the Green Card? Is it necessary to keep good the current status?
When I learned I won the Lottery, the first thing i wanted to do is quitting my current job...

[habibhakam]

I will check for you

[natta]

Totally understand what you feel, so dont worry, we have all been there, last year. So for now, it is good that you found the forum so you can read more. the documents that you sent to Chicago will be rejected and sent back to you, that doesnt mean that you are declined, it is just that you applied earlier than you suppose to, because the fiscal year will start on October 1st, 2011, so after that you can apply. Your number is pretty low so it will probably be current october or november this year, so not that much to wait, only then you can send the package. Till then you need to mantain your status at least till you send the package to Chicago and the application is accepted,but it is better to mantain your F1 status during the process, that what I did. Good luck and keep reading the forum, I suggest you to read the DV 2011 AOS forum as I was present there almost from the begining and we discussed everything you supposed to know about the process. Good luck.
P.S. DO NOT QUIT YOUR JOB. (at least not yet)

First try and I won! It seems so crazy that I dont even believe is an actual lottery. After all, they ask you what studies you have completed and I have a doctorate degree...
My number is 2012EU00004XXX. Is it good? I hope it is...
In any event, I am in the US with an F-1 OPT that expires next Feb.
I was so eager to adjust my status that I completed all the medicals and sent everything on Friday to Chicago. I also sent the $440 check to the Dept of State in Missouri.
Then, today I read this forum and I immediately sent the DSP 122 to the KCC with a cover letter, a copy of the barcode and two pictures.
Does anyone know what s gonna happen to me now? I guess they will reject my application in Chicago, right? Do they usually return all the documents to the applicant?
What s the status of a Lottery Winner between May and the actual grant of the Green Card? Is it necessary to keep good the current status?
When I learned I won the Lottery, the first thing i wanted to do is quitting my current job...

[fatamorgana]

Hi everybody! I was selected as well
Actually, I didn't expected to be so lucky and I'm completly unprepared!
I want to do AOS, I'm in the US on a J-1 visa. If I've right understood, I have to wait till October 1st for my CN to be current (I'm European and I've got CN 4###) before I can send the I-485 form to USCIS.

Meanwhile, what do I have to do?
I've read in this forum people are sending DSP 122 to the KCC with a cover letter, a copy of the barcode and two pictures. Where do I find DSP 122 form? What should the cover letter say?
What else should I do while waiting?
I guess I should get all the following done by October, am I right?

1)Two passport-style photos
2)Form G-325A, Biographic Information, if you are between 14 and 79 years of age
3)Copy of government-issued photo identification
4)Copy of birth certificate
5)Copy of passport page with nonimmigrant visa (if applicable)
6)Copy of passport page with admission (entry) stamp (if applicable)
7)Form I-94, Arrival/ Departure Record (if applicable)
8)Form I-693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record
9)Applicable fees
10)Certified copies of court records (if you have ever been arrested)
11)Copy of the principal applicant’s selection letter for the diversity visa lottery from DOS
12)Copy of the receipt for the processing fee of the diversity visa lottery from DOS
13)Principal applicants must also submit evidence of a high school diploma or its equivalent, or evidence of 2 years of work experience in an occupation requiring at least 2 years of training or experience in the past 5 years.

I am not sure to understand, though.
For instance, what does biographic information mean?
What is number 3? Is it the passport photo?
Where should I do my medicals? What does it consist of?
Beside the diploma, do I need to provide copy of my Degree and Master?

I'm really confused..

Thank you for all advice

[natta]

Salut, incepe cu incetul sa citesti forumul Dv 2011 AOS ONLY, acolo vei gasi raspunsuri la toate intrebarile. Noi am discutat totul in detaliu acolo pentru anul fiscal 2011 si totul e valabil si anul asta. Succes.

Hi everybody! I was selected as well
Actually, I didn't expected to be so lucky and I'm completly unprepared!
I want to do AOS, I'm in the US on a J-1 visa. If I've right understood, I have to wait till October 1st for my CN to be current (I'm European and I've got CN 4###) before I can send the I-485 form to USCIS.

Meanwhile, what do I have to do?
I've read in this forum people are sending DSP 122 to the KCC with a cover letter, a copy of the barcode and two pictures. Where do I find DSP 122 form? What should the cover letter say?
What else should I do while waiting?
I guess I should get all the following done by October, am I right?

1)Two passport-style photos
2)Form G-325A, Biographic Information, if you are between 14 and 79 years of age
3)Copy of government-issued photo identification
4)Copy of birth certificate
5)Copy of passport page with nonimmigrant visa (if applicable)
6)Copy of passport page with admission (entry) stamp (if applicable)
7)Form I-94, Arrival/ Departure Record (if applicable)
8)Form I-693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record
9)Applicable fees
10)Certified copies of court records (if you have ever been arrested)
11)Copy of the principal applicant’s selection letter for the diversity visa lottery from DOS
12)Copy of the receipt for the processing fee of the diversity visa lottery from DOS
13)Principal applicants must also submit evidence of a high school diploma or its equivalent, or evidence of 2 years of work experience in an occupation requiring at least 2 years of training or experience in the past 5 years.

I am not sure to understand, though.
For instance, what does biographic information mean?
What is number 3? Is it the passport photo?
Where should I do my medicals? What does it consist of?
Beside the diploma, do I need to provide copy of my Degree and Master?

I'm really confused..

Thank you for all advice

[fatamorgana]

Hi, Natta. I'm sorry, I didn't understand a word of your answer

[Hasan_cu]

Hi feel
I am selected for DV2012. But i have faced some problem. Plz help me....

1. Can i submit DSP-122, DS-230, & 2 photo before 1st octobor 2011 ?
2. I was unmarried when i register for first time. But now i am married, Can i change my marital status in DSP-122, DS-230 form ?

[natta]

sorry about confusion, your name seems roumanian and I thought you speak roumanian oops

Hi, Natta. I'm sorry, I didn't understand a word of your answer

[Hasan_cu]

Hi all
I am selected for DV2012. But i have faced some problem. Plz help me....

1. Can i submit DSP-122, DS-230, & 2 photo before 1st octobor 2011 ?
2. I was unmarried when i register for first time. But now i am married, Can i change my marital status in DSP-122, DS-230 form ?

[cawka]

1. You SHOULD send DSP-122, 2 photo, barcode (if you have it) to KCC as soon as possible. This way you notify them that you're planning to proceed with your case number. You also should send a $440 to DOS, but you can wait with it. Though you will need a payment receipt when you'll be sending AOS docs in October.

2. As long as if you married before DV results, I don't think there should be a problem. Just fill forms DSP-122 for each family member appropriately.

Hi all
I am selected for DV2012. But i have faced some problem. Plz help me....

1. Can i submit DSP-122, DS-230, & 2 photo before 1st octobor 2011 ?
2. I was unmarried when i register for first time. But now i am married, Can i change my marital status in DSP-122, DS-230 form ?