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Hello everyone,

I'm finalizing my I-485 form but I have a few questions I want to make sure I got them right.

1- Part-1, Q27 that is about my current immigration status. I'm on F1 and wife is on F2 but I applied for TPS and is still pending. In the form, I put F1. Should I also write something like 'F1 and pending TPS'?

2- The question "Are you applying for adjustment based on the immigration and nationality Act (INA) section 245i?" I followed the sample and put No. Is that correct?

3- I obtained A number and USCIS online account number after applying for my TPS. They were automatically generated with the receipt. I believe I must put them in the form, but how do I show USCIS that they were obtained from my TPS application and not from using other benefits? this takes us back to my first question. Do you recommend printing the page that shows the current status of my TPS from my USCIS account or the receipts, and including it in the package as well?

4- Regarding "Information about your immigrant category" Q3 to Q9, I just answered everything with N/A as in the sample. Is that correct?

5- I don't know what they mean by "What is the size of your household" I put 3. I counted myself, wife, and son. Should the answer also be 3 in my wife's form?

6- My son is a US citizen, is there anything to include in my package for him, like a birth certificate?

7- I don't see anything regarding the Biometrics fee in the spreadsheet. How much is it? or is it no longer required?

My last question I swear ...

8- I'm not going to submit I-134. I don't have anyone to sponsor me inside the US. My family wires me some money every month that I live off. I also made some savings from my engineering internship this summer. I will include my latest 3 months bank of statement. I'm in my last semester doing a master's degree in mechanical engineering and currently applying for jobs extensively. I will apply for my OPT within a few days too. Is all of that convincing enough that I won't be a public charge? or can my father be my sponsor who is outside the US?

Sorry for the long questions but I am doing all I can to best frontload my application and waive the interview.

Thank you in advance.
 
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Hi!
Firstly, Thank you everyone for the super helpful information!!

I would just love to clarify something for myself please :)
The October Visa Bulletin says 500 for Oceania. My DV number is under 500. So does that mean it's ok to send in my AOS package from October 1st 2024?

also, best of luck everybody!

Thank you so much!
RegionAll DV Chargeability Areas Except
Those Listed Separately
AFRICA15,000Except: Algeria 6,500
Egypt 8,250
Morocco 8,250
ASIA3,000Except: Iran 2,950
Nepal 2,950
EUROPE6,000Except: Russia 5,950
Uzbekistan 4,900
NORTH AMERICA (BAHAMAS) 2
OCEANIA500
SOUTH AMERICA,
and the CARIBBEAN		825
 
omarsn93 said:
Hello everyone,

I'm finalizing my I-485 form but I have a few questions I want to make sure I got them right.

1- Part-1, Q27 that is about my current immigration status. I'm on F1 and wife is on F2 but I applied for TPS and is still pending. In the form, I put F1. Should I also write something like 'F1 and pending TPS'?

2- The question "Are you applying for adjustment based on the immigration and nationality Act (INA) section 245i?" I followed the sample and put No. Is that correct?

3- I obtained A number and USCIS online account number after applying for my TPS. They were automatically generated with the receipt. I believe I must put them in the form, but how do I show USCIS that they were obtained from my TPS application and not from using other benefits? this takes us back to my first question. Do you recommend printing the page that shows the current status of my TPS from my USCIS account or the receipts, and including it in the package as well?

4- Regarding "Information about your immigrant category" Q3 to Q9, I just answered everything with N/A as in the sample. Is that correct?

5- I don't know what they mean by "What is the size of your household" I put 3. I counted myself, wife, and son. Should the answer also be 3 in my wife's form?

6- My son is a US citizen, is there anything to include in my package for him, like a birth certificate?

7- I don't see anything regarding the Biometrics fee in the spreadsheet. How much is it? or is it no longer required?

My last question I swear ...

8- I'm not going to submit I-134. I don't have anyone to sponsor me inside the US. My family wires me some money every month that I live off. I also made some savings from my engineering internship this summer. I will include my latest 3 months bank of statement. I'm in my last semester doing a master's degree in mechanical engineering and currently applying for jobs extensively. I will apply for my OPT within a few days too. Is all of that convincing enough that I won't be a public charge? or can my father be my sponsor who is outside the US?

Sorry for the long questions but I am doing all I can to best frontload my application and waive the interview.

Thank you in advance.
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1. You can only have one valid status at a time.
2. The information on the sample I-485 is correct.
3. USCIS is already aware of where and how the A# was generated, you do not need to "show" them how it was obtained.
4. The information on the sample I-485 is correct.
5. Yes.
6. Birth Certificate.
7. Included in the filing fee.
8. See the AOS Process Spreadsheet for guidance on demonstrating financial sufficiency.
 
paulerlam said:
Hi!
Firstly, Thank you everyone for the super helpful information!!

I would just love to clarify something for myself please :)
The October Visa Bulletin says 500 for Oceania. My DV number is under 500. So does that mean it's ok to send in my AOS package from October 1st 2024?

also, best of luck everybody!

Thank you so much!
RegionAll DV Chargeability Areas Except
Those Listed Separately
AFRICA15,000Except: Algeria 6,500
Egypt 8,250
Morocco 8,250
ASIA3,000Except: Iran 2,950
Nepal 2,950
EUROPE6,000Except: Russia 5,950
Uzbekistan 4,900
NORTH AMERICA (BAHAMAS)2
OCEANIA500
SOUTH AMERICA,
and the CARIBBEAN		825
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Yes.
 
Hi! I have couple of questions, if you don't mind.

1) My number is around EU...23000, so I have still a long time to wait, probably around May/June. My question is, let's say in April 2025, they will publish May 2025 bulletin and in May 2025 bulletin, June 2025 is given and it shows EU23000. Does that mean, I can send my documents in April 2025, when May is released and June is shown in May's bulletin?

2) My wife won the DV, and I will benefit from her. We have two babies, they're US citizens. When we pay any fee, how are we going to exclude babies? I mean, should we write any memo and attach it the folder in order to show them that we don't need to pay any fee for the babies?

3) Does June, maybe July too late? I am currently in the US as F1 student, and it'll be AOS, and some people say it's good to work with a lawyer, but these spreadsheets are very clear, and I don't think that I need to work with a lawyer if I follow everything in the spreadsheets. Still, is it wise to work with one if my number is too high? Does it help?

4) For some documents like marriage certificate, high school diploma (even if i'm phd student now), military service documentation, all these are in my native language. I need to get official translation for each, but I cannot go back to my country now, but I may ask someone to make them translated for me, and send by mail. I can also find some people in the US, working as official translators, and they may do it too. Do you think that it does actually matter from where to translate the documents?

5) Do you think EU23000s is too high and has low chance to become current, or even it becomes, the process may not completed until the end of September 25? That's a great chance we have, and we're so excited but also we're afraid of missing this chance.

Thanks!
 
enaykey said:
Hi! I have couple of questions, if you don't mind.

1) My number is around EU...23000, so I have still a long time to wait, probably around May/June. My question is, let's say in April 2025, they will publish May 2025 bulletin and in May 2025 bulletin, June 2025 is given and it shows EU23000. Does that mean, I can send my documents in April 2025, when May is released and June is shown in May's bulletin?

2) My wife won the DV, and I will benefit from her. We have two babies, they're US citizens. When we pay any fee, how are we going to exclude babies? I mean, should we write any memo and attach it the folder in order to show them that we don't need to pay any fee for the babies?

3) Does June, maybe July too late? I am currently in the US as F1 student, and it'll be AOS, and some people say it's good to work with a lawyer, but these spreadsheets are very clear, and I don't think that I need to work with a lawyer if I follow everything in the spreadsheets. Still, is it wise to work with one if my number is too high? Does it help?

4) For some documents like marriage certificate, high school diploma (even if i'm phd student now), military service documentation, all these are in my native language. I need to get official translation for each, but I cannot go back to my country now, but I may ask someone to make them translated for me, and send by mail. I can also find some people in the US, working as official translators, and they may do it too. Do you think that it does actually matter from where to translate the documents?

5) Do you think EU23000s is too high and has low chance to become current, or even it becomes, the process may not completed until the end of September 25? That's a great chance we have, and we're so excited but also we're afraid of missing this chance.

Thanks!
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1. A selectee may file an adjustment of status application when the selectee’s rank number is below the regional rank number cut-off in either the current month’s DV availability chart; or the advance notification chart for the next month. See the FAQ tab of the AOS Process spreadsheet to read/learn more about Early Filing.
2. You do not need to do anything to show your USC babies will not be filing.
3. See previous Timeline spreadsheets and go through previous AOS threads to learn more about selectees filing in June/July/August. Working with a lawyer does not guarantee someone with a high CN will successfully complete the process.
4. Anyone, other than yourself or family members can translate your documents, as long as they attach a signed certification statement attesting to their fluency in both English and the language the document is being translated from.
5. See response 3 above.
 
Sm1smom said:
Yes you can go ahead and do that. Personally, I would file for OPT before sending in my AOS package.
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Any special reason or resource to reference? maybe I can wait a day or 2 since it's my school's fault with OPT delay.
Sm1smom said:
Yes you can go ahead and do that. Personally, I would file for OPT before sending in my AOS package.
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Any special reasons any resources to reference? Let me weigh my options. Does it contribute to not becoming public charge? Is it the approval for OPT that counts or just the application?
 
Samapps said:
Any special reason or resource to reference? maybe I can wait a day or 2 since it's my school's fault with OPT delay.

Any special reasons any resources to reference? Let me weigh my options. Does it contribute to not becoming public charge? Is it the approval for OPT that counts or just the application?
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I will apply for my OPT in a few days, but it will take a few months to process. Are you waiting to be approved or just show that you have applied and waiting for approval?
 
Sm1smom said:
1. You can only have one valid status at a time.
2. The information on the sample I-485 is correct.
3. USCIS is already aware of where and how the A# was generated, you do not need to "show" them how it was obtained.
4. The information on the sample I-485 is correct.
5. Yes.
6. Birth Certificate.
7. Included in the filing fee.
8. See the AOS Process Spreadsheet for guidance on demonstrating financial sufficiency.
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Thank you

- So for 1, I should put F1/F2, correct?

- For 7, to make sure I got you right, the Bio fee is included in the $1440?

- About 8, I am planning to submit: 1. bank statements (three months) 2. health insurance cards, reducing the likelihood that I will need government-funded health care. I have very strong insurance provided by my school. 3. previous pay stubs from my summer internship 4. 2023 W2 and tax returns. Is that sufficient?

I can also apply for my OPT now but it will take a few months to be processed, and I don't want to wait that long. Any benefits for including it in my package?
 
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Samapps said:
Any special reason or resource to reference? maybe I can wait a day or 2 since it's my school's fault with OPT delay.

Any special reasons any resources to reference? Let me weigh my options. Does it contribute to not becoming public charge? Is it the approval for OPT that counts or just the application?
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This enables you to avoid any form of ambiguity regarding the validity of your status in the future, if for some reason your AOS application is not approved before the end of the FY.

Typically when an applicant’s current status expires while their AOS application is pending, they roll into what is known as adjustment pending, which is not an issue for as long as the AOS application eventually gets approved. However, if they already had a COS application in the system prior to sending in their AOS application, that pending COS becomes their new status while the AOS application is pending, and if the AOS application gets denied for some reason, they will still have a fall back status in that case.
 
omarsn93 said:
I will apply for my OPT in a few days, but it will take a few months to process. Are you waiting to be approved or just show that you have applied and waiting for approval?
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The OPT application doesn’t need to be approved before the AOS package can be submitted. The recommendation is to submit OPT application prior to AOS filing (for peace of mind).
 
omarsn93 said:
Thank you

- So for 1, I should put F1/F2, correct?

- For 7, to make sure I got you right, the Bio fee is included in the $1440?

- About 8, I am planning to submit: 1. bank statements (three months) 2. health insurance cards, reducing the likelihood that I will need government-funded health care. I have very strong insurance provided by my school. 3. previous pay stubs from my summer internship 4. 2023 W2 and tax returns. Is that sufficient?

I can also apply for my OPT now but it will take a few months to be processed, and I don't want to wait that long. Any benefits for including it in my package?
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1. Yes, if that is your current legal status.
2. Correct.
8. Your health insurance coverage, or lack of one plays no role in making a determination as to if AOS applicant is likely to become a public charge or not. Again, information regarding how one is not likely to become a public charge can be found in the AOS process spreadsheet.
 
Oh my gosh. Guys, really, the AOS spreadsheet is there for a reason. You don’t have to double check every single thing. Yes sometimes you need clarification but some of these recent posts are over the top. Give mom a break,
 
Good morning @Sm1smom.
I’m wondering how to fill out information about work experience in Part 3. My husband has one job here and 2 jobs outside US.
1 block-job here,
2 block - last job outside, then 3- job before 2th?
Or in 3 should put information about last job outside US?
Somehow I don't know how to explain it correctly to ask. In general, is there a difference in the order of listing jobs outside the United States?
 
Sm1smom said:
1. You can only have one valid status at a time.
2. The information on the sample I-485 is correct.
3. USCIS is already aware of where and how the A# was generated, you do not need to "show" them how it was obtained.
4. The information on the sample I-485 is correct.
5. Yes.
6. Birth Certificate.
7. Included in the filing fee.
8. See the AOS Process Spreadsheet for guidance on demonstrating financial sufficiency.
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Can I add question about 3?
I left blocks with A-number on page1 and A-number on page 2 blank, USCIS Online Account Number also. All like in the sample.
Is it correct?
 
Lusia said:
Good morning @Sm1smom.
I’m wondering how to fill out information about work experience in Part 3. My husband has one job here and 2 jobs outside US.
1 block-job here,
2 block - last job outside, then 3- job before 2th?
Or in 3 should put information about last job outside US?
Somehow I don't know how to explain it correctly to ask. In general, is there a difference in the order of listing jobs outside the United States?
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List in chronological order, jobs he’s had in the past 5 years starting with his current/most recent job in the US and going backwards regardless of whether the next job was in the US or outside the US.
 
Lusia said:
Can I add question about 3?
I left blocks with A-number on page1 and A-number on page 2 blank, USCIS Online Account Number also. All like in the sample.
Is it correct?
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Add the A# and Online A/C numbers if you already have those. They’re blank in the sample form because the applicant does not have those. You’re supposed to use the sample form (and the actual form instructions) to guide you on how to fill the form and not do exactly what the sample form did.
 
Sm1smom said:
Add the A# and Online A/C numbers if you already have those. They’re blank in the sample form because the applicant does not have those. You’re supposed to use the sample form (and the actual form instructions) to guide you on how to fill the form and not do exactly what the sample form did.
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Where can I get it? From other case? I tried googling.
 
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