DV 2015 AOS Only
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Sm1smom
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Sm1smom
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Ok. Like I said before the I-360 has been throwing me off, couldn't say for certain if it's required or not. But I seem to recollect you mentioned you've confirmed that from an immigration attorney, so yes, if you're including it then you get to file with the Dallas Lockbox and not Chicago.
Geramosrod
New Member
Hello Everyone,
@Hammer67 I saw in the spread sheet that you already sent your package to the Chicago Box, I also have a very low number, so you think is time to send everything?? or should we wait until October?
2015SA000X- AOS
05-01-2014: Status check: Wife Selected
06-01-2014: DV fee mailed
06-0412014: DS-260 forms Filled
08-15-2014: Medicals completed
07-14-2014: 2nd NL from KCC
Pending: AOS sent to LockBox
Pending: NOA (text+email)
Pending: Biometrics
Pending: Interview
Pending: Green card in hand God willing
@Hammer67 I saw in the spread sheet that you already sent your package to the Chicago Box, I also have a very low number, so you think is time to send everything?? or should we wait until October?
2015SA000X- AOS
05-01-2014: Status check: Wife Selected
06-01-2014: DV fee mailed
06-0412014: DS-260 forms Filled
08-15-2014: Medicals completed
07-14-2014: 2nd NL from KCC
Pending: AOS sent to LockBox
Pending: NOA (text+email)
Pending: Biometrics
Pending: Interview
Pending: Green card in hand God willing
Geramosrod
New Member
But the vis bulletin says "THE DIVERSITY (DV) IMMIGRANT CATEGORY RANK CUT-OFFS WHICH WILL APPLY IN OCTOBER
For October, immigrant numbers in the DV category are available to qualified DV-2015 applicants chargeable to all regions/eligible countries as follows. When an allocation cut-off number is shown, visas are available only for applicants with DV regional lottery rank numbers BELOW the specified allocation cut-off number:
It says october not september??
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
Hello Everyone,
@Hammer67 I saw in the spread sheet that you already sent your package to the Chicago Box, I also have a very low number, so you think is time to send everything?? or should we wait until October?
2015SA000X- AOS
05-01-2014: Status check: Wife Selected
06-01-2014: DV fee mailed
06-0412014: DS-260 forms Filled
08-15-2014: Medicals completed
07-14-2014: 2nd NL from KCC
Pending: AOS sent to LockBox
Pending: NOA (text+email)
Pending: Biometrics
Pending: Interview
Pending: Green card in hand God willing
Based on the Aug 2013 memo which allows for early filing, an applicant may be able to file 2 months in advance of when their CN actually becomes current (provided the CN falls within the range of the numbers released on the VB).
However, there is no guarantee the application will be accepted (there's a slight chance of acceptance) especially as related to DV 2015 selectees who are current in Oct. Reason for this is that Oct is the start of a new FY, the Chicago Lockbox folks are currently focused and used to seeing applications from the present FY. Of course having the application rejected due to early filing is not a show stopper, you just have to re-send the application package at the right time.
Britsimon
Super Moderator
It is the "September" visa bulletin, that is published in August, but gives advanced numbers for October.
There is a policy (described in a policy memo) that enables AoS applicants to submit their paperwork before the actual current date. That along with many other CRITICAL information is explained in the spreadsheet that is linked on the very first post of this thread. You need to read that without delay - to ensure you don't make some mistake and ensure your process goes well.
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
Yes, the VB is for the month of Sept, it however has the advanced notification section which deals with the month of October as well. In Sept, the October VB will be released and the 1st section will have the same numbers for Oct, and the advanced notification section will have numbers for Nov as well.
Policy attached, DV-Related I-485 Applications .pdf
To ensure timely notification and encourage timely filing of applications for adjustment of status, approximately 50 to 60 days in advance of actual DV visa availability, DOS, in consultation with USCIS, publishes in its monthly Visa Bulletin a separate “advance notification” of DV rank cut-off numbers. Such advance notification enables persons to file their Form I-485 applications prior to the time a DV visa becomes “immediately available.” The listing of advance notification of DV availability is meant to enable a person to file his or her adjustment application, even though a visa is not yet available.
This advance notification therefore provides an opportunity for adjustment of status applicants to file their Form I-485 applications earlier than would otherwise be possible, thereby enabling USCIS to begin review of such applications. This in turn affords USCIS additional time to determine an applicant’s eligibility for adjustment of status before the end of the fiscal year.
To ensure timely notification and encourage timely filing of applications for adjustment of status, approximately 50 to 60 days in advance of actual DV visa availability, DOS, in consultation with USCIS, publishes in its monthly Visa Bulletin a separate “advance notification” of DV rank cut-off numbers. Such advance notification enables persons to file their Form I-485 applications prior to the time a DV visa becomes “immediately available.” The listing of advance notification of DV availability is meant to enable a person to file his or her adjustment application, even though a visa is not yet available.
This advance notification therefore provides an opportunity for adjustment of status applicants to file their Form I-485 applications earlier than would otherwise be possible, thereby enabling USCIS to begin review of such applications. This in turn affords USCIS additional time to determine an applicant’s eligibility for adjustment of status before the end of the fiscal year.
Geramosrod
New Member
Thanks for your help
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
Jeez! It seems like we kept over-looking your question!
So sorry about that, it's not like the question is not important or we have something against you, it just somehow got over looked, even after re-posting. Sorry! Because you're already in the US on a F1 visa, and you're not applying for a new visa to come back into the US, I really don't think the 30/60/90 day rule should apply to you. However, I like the better safe than sorry approach you're adopting it. In that case, I would encourage you to also hold off on making the payment until after you get back. The payment and the DS-260 submission can be done at the same time.
Jeez! It seems like we kept over-looking your question!
Because you're already in the US on a F1 visa, and you're not applying for a new visa to come back into the US, I really don't think the 30/60/90 day rule should apply to you. However, I like the better safe than sorry approach you're adopting it. In that case, I would encourage you to also hold off on making the payment until after you get back. The payment and the DS-260 submission can be done at the same time.
A follow up to your much appreciated response.
1. I had travelled out of the US on July 13 and returned on July 24. If I submit the DS-260 at the beginning of September, which would be approx. 40 days after my last admission into the US, would that be safe enough in terms of the issue of "demonstrating immigrant intent"?
2. If after I submit the DS-260 but before I get the 2nd NL my CN becomes current, can I submit the I-485 or must I wait until I receive the 2nd NL
3. Depending on the answer to 2. above can I go ahead and submit the fee of $330 to DOS now in order to get the receipt early to include with the I-485, or must I wait until after submission of the DS-260?
Sm1smom
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1. I guess yes.
2. No, it's not a must to wait for the 2NL before submitting the I-485 package, you can always take it with you to the interview.
3. Yes, you can make the DV payment now, it doesn't have to be after submitting DS-260.
Hi. I am a winner of DV 2015. My number becomes current for October. I am currently on OPT having an EAD card. My husband is on F1 visa.
We already have done our medical examination, and trying to gather the documents for the package.
We would like to know what documents exactly we need to send since each of us are having different status. Does anyone have the same status with us that could provide more details? We are following the spreadsheet, but doesn't show specifically for our case, what we need to send.
When would be a great time to send the package?
Thanks so much.
We already have done our medical examination, and trying to gather the documents for the package.
We would like to know what documents exactly we need to send since each of us are having different status. Does anyone have the same status with us that could provide more details? We are following the spreadsheet, but doesn't show specifically for our case, what we need to send.
When would be a great time to send the package?
Thanks so much.
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
First of all, technically speaking, you're both regarded as being on F1 visa. Secondly the spreadsheet may not necessarily anything about anyone's specific visa status, it however more or less lists out what is required to be sent. It addresses all situations so to speak.
But if you have anything specific that you're wondering wether or not you need to add, then ask.
maryb
Member
Hey there,
I am trying to start getting all the paperwork ready for my AOS package. Going through the spreadsheet, another question came to mind.
In 2012 I was on OPT and therefore had an EAD card, which is now expired. Do I need to include a copy of that too for the package?
Thanks so much!
I am trying to start getting all the paperwork ready for my AOS package. Going through the spreadsheet, another question came to mind.
In 2012 I was on OPT and therefore had an EAD card, which is now expired. Do I need to include a copy of that too for the package?
Thanks so much!