DV 2025 AOS (Adjustment of Status) Process Only

[Lusia]

Looks like you’re needlessly getting yourself confused. I hope you realize there are two different types of payments involved with this process.

The first payment is the $330/person DV administrative fee which gets sent to the address in my previous response to you (which you’ve included in your above post).

The second payment $1440/adult for the AOS filing fee which gets sent with the AOS package to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

What a relief! Thank you.

 

[Xmb]

Hello,

I-797 is listed as a supporting document on the AOS spreadsheet.

If an EAD card was issued for OPT, is the related I-797 a document to provide besides copy of the EAD, or would the I-797 only be required for actual status changes?

 

[blessu_2]

For sponsor filling I-134: which line on the IRS tax return 1040, should one use for the income?
Line 9: Total Income
or
Line 11: Adjusted gross income
?
Thanks

 

[Xmb]

For sponsor filling I-134: which line on the IRS tax return 1040, should one use for the income?
Line 9: Total Income
or
Line 11: Adjusted gross income
?
Thanks

Use the tax transcript not the 1040 if available.

And total income as far as I know.

 

[HasiM]

Hi @Sm1smom ,
In I-485 under part 8 - public charge, item 65 - Can I mention my liabilities as $0 in a case where I only have a couple of hundred as credit card bills, which I pay off at the end of each month? Or should I still choose the option $1-$10,000? - what is your recommendation?

 

[Sm1smom]

Hello,

I-797 is listed as a supporting document on the AOS spreadsheet.

If an EAD card was issued for OPT, is the related I-797 a document to provide besides copy of the EAD, or would the I-797 only be required for actual status changes?

I would think the spreadsheet is clear enough on this though since it says:

I-797 Notice of Action – For current and past Status (If applicable) - Photocopy Only

Anyways, inclusion of a copy of the I-797 demonstrating approval of the EAD, plus a copy of the EAD card itself; or inclusion of the EAD card alone works either way.

 

[Sm1smom]

Hi @Sm1smom ,
In I-485 under part 8 - public charge, item 65 - Can I mention my liabilities as $0 in a case where I only have a couple of hundred as credit card bills, which I pay off at the end of each month? Or should I still choose the option $1-$10,000? - what is your recommendation?

Liabilities include fixed and regular expenses, such as a mortgage or lease payment, car loans, school tuition, or child support, etc. Normal living expenses for things like food, utilities, gasoline, clothes, etc. are not considered liabilities. So based on this, you should be able to make the determination as to if you have any liabilities or not, to enable you accurately respond to that question.

 

[Lusia]

Liabilities include fixed and regular expenses, such as a mortgage or lease payment, car loans, school tuition, or child support, etc. Normal living expenses for things like food, utilities, gasoline, clothes, etc. are not considered liabilities. So based on this, you should be able to make the determination as to if you have any liabilities or not, to enable you accurately respond to that question.

Is this whole amount of car loans, for example, or should I show only monthly payments?

 

[HasiM]

@Sm1smom , Thank you.
Also, could you please direct me to the information regarding how to list the documents when we are making the AOS package (i.e. in which order we should be filling the documents in the package, what should come as first, where to have the money order and photos placed)
Appreciate your support in this!

 

[Sm1smom]

Is this whole amount of car loans, for example, or should I show only monthly payments?

Total balance of the car loan.

 

[Sm1smom]

@Sm1smom , Thank you.
Also, could you please direct me to the information regarding how to list the documents when we are making the AOS package (i.e. in which order we should be filling the documents in the package, what should come as first, where to have the money order and photos placed)
Appreciate your support in this!

Tips for Filing Forms by Mail | USCIS

This page contains tips for filing paper forms by mail.You can now file many USCIS forms online. You can see which forms are available for electronic filing on the

www.uscis.gov

 

[Lusia]

So, I have new question.
Main applicant my husband, but he doesn’t work yet, we have enough money for our family. Should I fill out i-134 for him? Or we only can show taxes and my paychecks for 3-6 months, and employee verification from my job in his package?

 

[Sm1smom]

So, I have new question.
Main applicant my husband, but he doesn’t work yet, we have enough money for our family. Should I fill out i-134 for him? Or we only can show taxes and my paychecks for 3-6 months, and employee verification from my job in his package?

I-134 is supposed to be provided by a 3rd party. If you feel your personal income and savings alone are enough to demonstrate financial sufficiency based on your personal documents, then include copies of those in his package.

 

[aleonardonl]

Hello Mom,

I am preparing I-485 forms for my children. I have several questions:

1-Part I Item 18 asks for 'Passport Number Used at Last Arrival', I put my children's arrival passport numbers in this item which matches their I-94. Their passport did not have any visa since their applicable visas were on their previous passports. Item 22 asks for 'Nonimmigrant Visa Number from this Passport'. Should I put their visa numbers in Item 22 anyways or leave it blank?

2- If the answer to previous question is 'leave blank', should I write their visa number & the respective passport number in Part 14?

3-My children are under 14 years old. I am preparing the form for them. Should I define myself as the preparer in the I-485?

4-One of my children does not know how to read yet. Should I leave the following representation unchecked for this child?
'I can read and understand English, and I have read and understand every question and instruction on this application and my answer to every question'

Thank you for your support.

 

[Sm1smom]

Hello Mom,

I am preparing I-485 forms for my children. I have several questions:

1-Part I Item 18 asks for 'Passport Number Used at Last Arrival', I put my children's arrival passport numbers in this item which matches their I-94. Their passport did not have any visa since their applicable visas were on their previous passports. Item 22 asks for 'Nonimmigrant Visa Number from this Passport'. Should I put their visa numbers in Item 22 anyways or leave it blank?

2- If the answer to previous question is 'leave blank', should I write their visa number & the respective passport number in Part 14?

3-My children are under 14 years old. I am preparing the form for them. Should I define myself as the preparer in the I-485?

4-One of my children does not know how to read yet. Should I leave the following representation unchecked for this child?
'I can read and understand English, and I have read and understand every question and instruction on this application and my answer to every question'

Thank you for your support.

1. Write the visa number from the expired passport.
3. No, leave the prepare section blank. It is generally understood that parents will fill out the forms for their minor kids (and that does not equate to being an official "preparer"). You will sonly sign the Applicant's Signature section (with your own signature) on behalf of your child.
4. You're filling the form on behalf of your child, so you have to check the person indicating you can read and write.

 

[aleonardonl]

Thank you Mom, for the quick response.

1. Write the visa number from the expired passport.
3. No, leave the prepare section blank. It is generally understood that parents will fill out the forms for their minor kids (and that does not equate to being an official "preparer"). You will sonly sign the Applicant's Signature section (with your own signature) on behalf of your child.
4. You're filling the form on behalf of your child, so you have to check the person indicating you can read and write.

 

[Lusia]

3. No, leave the prepare section blank. It is generally understood that parents will fill out the forms for their minor kids (and that does not equate to being an official "preparer"). You will sonly sign the Applicant's Signature section (with your own signature) on behalf of your child.
4. You're filling the form on behalf of your child, so you have to check the person indicating you can read and write.

What about Applicant"s Contact Information? Do I write my contact information here? Or leave this part blank? Kids don't have phone number and email.

 

[Sm1smom]

What about Applicant"s Contact Information? Do I write my contact information here? Or leave this part blank? Kids don't have phone number and email.

Use yours.

 

[mzo]

USCIS LOCKBOX LOCATION/ADDRESS

Pre-emptively putting up this post in anticipation of folks that will soon be asking about the lockbox address information. Use the below table to determine which USCIS lockbox you should send DV based AOS package based on where you live. I realize the table says "certain family-based...", please note DV based cases also fall under this category.

View attachment 5108

Hi Mom and all,

While I am preparing the package and writing Lockbox Number for Money Order, I found that they update the Lock box address for certain states on Sept 23, 2024.

Eg. New York was for Chicago on last update
Now New York is in following

Please kindly help to confirm if Lock Box name I am looking at is correct or not?

Thanks
May

If you are filing certain family-based Forms I-130, I-131, I-360, I-485, I-765, I-824 or I-864 and you live in:	Mail your form to:
Texas	USCIS Dallas Lockbox U.S. Postal Service (USPS): USCIS Attn: AOS P.O. Box 650288 Dallas, TX 75265-0288 FedEx, UPS, and DHL deliveries: USCIS Attn: AOS (Box 650288) 2501 S. State Hwy. 121 Business Suite 400 Lewisville, TX 75067-8003
Delaware Georgia Indiana Iowa Kansas Maryland Michigan Mississippi Missouri Nebraska New York North Carolina North Dakota Pennsylvania South Dakota Virginia West Virginia Wisconsin	USCIS Elgin Lockbox U.S. Postal Service (USPS): USCIS Attn: AOS P.O. Box 4109 Carol Stream, IL 60197-4109 FedEx, UPS, and DHL deliveries: USCIS Attn: AOS (Box 4109) 2500 Westfield Drive Elgin, IL 60124-7836
Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas Colorado Hawaii Idaho Kentucky Louisiana Montana Nevada New Mexico Oklahoma Oregon Tennessee Utah Washington Wyoming	USCIS Phoenix Lockbox U.S. Postal Service (USPS): USCIS Attn: AOS P.O. Box 20500 Phoenix, AZ 85036-0500 FedEx, UPS, and DHL deliveries: USCIS Attn: AOS (Box 20500) 2108 E. Elliot Rd. Tempe, AZ 85284-1806
California Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Connecticut District of Columbia Florida Guam Illinois Maine Massachusetts Minnesota New Hampshire New Jersey Ohio Puerto Rico Rhode Island South Carolina U.S. Virgin Islands Vermont	USCIS Chicago Lockbox U.S. Postal Service (USPS): USCIS Attn: AOS P.O. Box 805887 Chicago, IL 60680 FedEx, UPS, and DHL deliveries: USCIS Attn: AOS (Box 805887) 131 S. Dearborn St., 3rd Floor Chicago, IL 60603-5517

E-Notification: If you want to receive an email and/or a text message that we have accepted your form, complete Form G-1145, E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance, and attach it to the first page of your application or petition.

Last Reviewed/Updated:
09/23/2024

 

[Sm1smom]

Hi Mom and all,

While I am preparing the package and writing Lockbox Number for Money Order, I found that they update the Lock box address for certain states on Sept 23, 2024.

Eg. New York was for Chicago on last update
Now New York is in following

Please kindly help to confirm if Lock Box name I am looking at is correct or not?

Thanks
May

If you are filing certain family-based Forms I-130, I-131, I-360, I-485, I-765, I-824 or I-864 and you live in:	Mail your form to:
Texas	USCIS Dallas Lockbox U.S. Postal Service (USPS): USCIS Attn: AOS P.O. Box 650288 Dallas, TX 75265-0288 FedEx, UPS, and DHL deliveries: USCIS Attn: AOS (Box 650288) 2501 S. State Hwy. 121 Business Suite 400 Lewisville, TX 75067-8003
Delaware Georgia Indiana Iowa Kansas Maryland Michigan Mississippi Missouri Nebraska New York North Carolina North Dakota Pennsylvania South Dakota Virginia West Virginia Wisconsin	USCIS Elgin Lockbox U.S. Postal Service (USPS): USCIS Attn: AOS P.O. Box 4109 Carol Stream, IL 60197-4109 FedEx, UPS, and DHL deliveries: USCIS Attn: AOS (Box 4109) 2500 Westfield Drive Elgin, IL 60124-7836
Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas Colorado Hawaii Idaho Kentucky Louisiana Montana Nevada New Mexico Oklahoma Oregon Tennessee Utah Washington Wyoming	USCIS Phoenix Lockbox U.S. Postal Service (USPS): USCIS Attn: AOS P.O. Box 20500 Phoenix, AZ 85036-0500 FedEx, UPS, and DHL deliveries: USCIS Attn: AOS (Box 20500) 2108 E. Elliot Rd. Tempe, AZ 85284-1806
California Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Connecticut District of Columbia Florida Guam Illinois Maine Massachusetts Minnesota New Hampshire New Jersey Ohio Puerto Rico Rhode Island South Carolina U.S. Virgin Islands Vermont	USCIS Chicago Lockbox U.S. Postal Service (USPS): USCIS Attn: AOS P.O. Box 805887 Chicago, IL 60680 FedEx, UPS, and DHL deliveries: USCIS Attn: AOS (Box 805887) 131 S. Dearborn St., 3rd Floor Chicago, IL 60603-5517

E-Notification: If you want to receive an email and/or a text message that we have accepted your form, complete Form G-1145, E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance, and attach it to the first page of your application or petition.

Last Reviewed/Updated:
09/23/2024

Yes, you are correct. Updated list shows New York is now under the Elgin Lockbox.