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DV 2015 Selectees from Ghana

USA14 said:
Hi mates, I'm thinking of participating in a conference in New York before, finally moving to Virginia. Can I arrive in NY and provide my host's Virginia address to immigration officers or I need to provide my NY hotel address? I will be living in NY for just a couple of days and have no host there. Will that create a problem with immigration officers? Thank u
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You will be activating your LPR status on that arrival - so you need to make sure the address you give is the host address - as that is where the GC will be sent. THey may ask where you will stay while in New York - but make sure to be clear that the host address is what should be on your paperwork.
 
USA14 said:
Hi mates, I'm thinking of participating in a conference in New York before, finally moving to Virginia. Can I arrive in NY and provide my host's Virginia address to immigration officers or I need to provide my NY hotel address? I will be living in NY for just a couple of days and have no host there. Will that create a problem with immigration officers? Thank u
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Remember that as a new immigrant you don't need to fill in a landing card, so you don't need to actually put your address down anywhere. We landed in SF with an address in NYC listed on our DS forms - the officer simply asked us to confirm if the NYC address was still where we wanted the green card sent.
 
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Britsimon said:
You will be activating your LPR status on that arrival - so you need to make sure the address you give is the host address - as that is where the GC will be sent. THey may ask where you will stay while in New York - but make sure to be clear that the host address is what should be on your paperwork.
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Great. Thanks a lot Britsimon
 
SusieQQQ said:
Remember that as a new immigrant you don't need to fill in a landing card, so you don't need to actually put your address down anywhere. We landed in SF with an address in NYC listed on our DS forms - the officer simply asked us to confirm if the NYC address was still where we wanted the green card sent.
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Awesome. Thanks SusieQQQ
 
Nester Mike said:
What is the difference between form DS-260 and DS-261?
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OK - seriously now. THe CEAC website has these descriptions - seems clear to me.
  • DS-261, Online Choice of Address and Agent
  • DS-260, Online Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration Application
Nester Mike said:
Does your host in the US have to sign an affidavit of support and how or when is that done?
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If you are Ghanaian, and interviewing in Ghana then having a host (especially one that you know as a friend or are related to) is typically all that is required.
 
Thanks for the quick reply. I have a host and I filled her information in the DS260 form but recently she told me that she is supposed to sign an affidavit of support. I really do not understand what she meant. Any help ?
Britsimon said:
OK - seriously now. THe CEAC website has these descriptions - seems clear to me.
  • DS-261, Online Choice of Address and Agent
  • DS-260, Online Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration Application


If you are Ghanaian, and interviewing in Ghana then having a host (especially one that you know as a friend or are related to) is typically all that is required.
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Nester Mike said:
Thanks for the quick reply. I have a host and I filled her information in the DS260 form but recently she told me that she is supposed to sign an affidavit of support. I really do not understand what she meant. Any help ?
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OK - if she is keen to fill it out, there is no harm in having it.

She fills out this form. http://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/files/form/i-134.pdf

She should send you the original copy and include copies of income/tax forms (either a 1040 or W2). She should also include a copy of ID (passport/Drivers license).
 
Britsimon said:
OK - if she is keen to fill it out, there is no harm in having it.

She fills out this form. http://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/files/form/i-134.pdf

She should send you the original copy and include copies of income/tax forms (either a 1040 or W2). She should also include a copy of ID (passport/Drivers license).
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Thanks again for the quick reply.
1. Given that my cn is AF57XXX and I have not yet receive a 2NL, is it worth filling the form I-134 now?
2. Once your VISA is approved. How soon are you required to be in the US?
 
Nester Mike said:
Thanks again for the quick reply.

2. Once your VISA is approved. How soon are you required to be in the US?
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Before the visa expires. Usually 6 months from your medical. You can enter then leave again though if you need to wrap up things at home, as long as you will be back permanently within a year.
 
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