DV 2025 AOS (Adjustment of Status) Process Only

[TETIANA68]

1. Yes, you’ll be in AOS pending.
2. Correct.

1. My case number is EU19*** and my TPS is valid till 04/19/2025 (and I also applied for TPS re-registration). So if I send all the package of documents to the USCIS on 1st of April, when my number becomes current, I will be still in the TPS status and that's whould be ok for USCIS?
2. Can my application be approved and green card issued if I still be waiting for the re-registration approval of TPS status for the new period of time (till October 2026) as in fact my current TPS status ends in April 2025?

 

[Sm1smom]

1. My case number is EU19*** and my TPS is valid till 04/19/2025 (and I also applied for TPS re-registration). So if I send all the package of documents to the USCIS on 1st of April, when my number becomes current, I will be still in the TPS status and that's whould be ok for USCIS?
2. Can my application be approved and green card issued if I still be waiting for the re-registration approval of TPS status for the new period of time (till October 2026) as in fact my current TPS status ends in April 2025?

1. If your AOS package is formally accepted by the Lockbox on or before 4/19, you’ll be deemed to have applied for AOS while still in a valid TPS status.
2. USCIS tends to wait for the approval of a pending EOS or COS application before approving the AOS application.

 

[furkan06]

My money order for DV fee was delivered on 7th February. I am waiting for the receipt. I emailed KCC and they answered

“KCC has received your request however, the payment has not been received for receipt processing. Once it has been received, please allow 2 to 3 weeks for receipt payment to process.”

What does this mean? It has been 14 days, yet they are still saying the payment has not been received for receipt processing and that I should wait 2-3 weeks for the payment process once the payment received. Does this mean these 14 days are not counted in the payment processing time?

 

[HasiM]

Dear @Sm1smom , I have not received the interview letter yet, But I received a call from an officer at my FO last Friday, to schedule the interview on a convenient day for me. And that is the only method I heard about my interview. My account is also not updated. Is this a possible scenario that your interview will be scheduled over a call? I also did not receive any checklist of documents for the interview. Please let me know your thoughts.

 

[bla111]

Dear @Sm1smom , I have not received the interview letter yet, But I received a call from an officer at my FO last Friday, to schedule the interview on a convenient day for me. And that is the only method I heard about my interview. My account is also not updated. Is this a possible scenario that your interview will be scheduled over a call? I also did not receive any checklist of documents for the interview. Please let me know your thoughts.

I have received interview letter but my status still same "fingerprint taken".

 

[Sm1smom]

My money order for DV fee was delivered on 7th February. I am waiting for the receipt. I emailed KCC and they answered

“KCC has received your request however, the payment has not been received for receipt processing. Once it has been received, please allow 2 to 3 weeks for receipt payment to process.”

What does this mean? It has been 14 days, yet they are still saying the payment has not been received for receipt processing and that I should wait 2-3 weeks for the payment process once the payment received. Does this mean these 14 days are not counted in the payment processing time?

You just need to be patient. It is not unusual for it to take up to 4 to 6 weeks before getting the payment receipt. Stop stressing yourself trying to figure out what the email response means, it’s basically their way of saying you’ll get the receipt when you get it.

To confirm, you did include a SASE with the payment?

 

[Sm1smom]

Dear @Sm1smom , I have not received the interview letter yet, But I received a call from an officer at my FO last Friday, to schedule the interview on a convenient day for me. And that is the only method I heard about my interview. My account is also not updated. Is this a possible scenario that your interview will be scheduled over a call? I also did not receive any checklist of documents for the interview. Please let me know your thoughts.

Don’t just check the Timeline spreadsheets (both current and past), I recommend you add your own case details to the 2025 Timeline spreadsheet to enable you and others compare your progress with one another.

This forum thrives when everyone contributes their quota to help one another. Don’t expect me to keep answering your questions if you’re not willing to do your part seeing as you haven’t bothered to add your case timeline to the Timeline spreadsheet as recommended a while back.

 

[Freddiereigns]

Hi everyone,

Wanted to provide an update on our cases and ask for next steps. Both of our cases are stuck on biometrics taken first week of November 2024. My spouse was selected, I am the Derivate applicant.

I responded to an RFE end of November asking for marital relationship evidence with driver licenses sharing same address, car titles sharing address and names, apartment lease, and a bunch of insurance documents showing both names dating back almost a year before DV selection until RFE was responded to.

We are now approaching 3 months since the response was received in the field office.

I initiated a congressional inquiry 3 weeks back, no response so far.

I initiated a service request as over 60 days passed since RFE was received by FO about 2 weeks ago, got the generic response „ We are still reviewing your case. We will mail you a notice when we make a decision“.

The case is not in line with processing times for the field office. From looking at the last years, about 60 days at maximum (average distorted by a case that transferred from somewhere else). On the other hand, nobody reported an RFE from this office.

It took less than 3 weeks from submitting to get the RFE and since then it’s dead silence. The last worked on date EMMA/phone agents see has not changed and is still the day when the RFE was issued for both cases (November 2024).

1. Should my spouse as the primary applicant initiate a congressional inquiry or service request?
2. Should we send a letter to the director of the FO explaining the situation?
3. Does this situation ring any bells / implies what might be going on, maybe the RFE response was not satisfactory (wouldn’t this lead to interview, second RFE, or straight rejection)?

I am at a loss what to do…

I am the applicant with the “distorted case from last year” , I can confidently say that navigating the immigration process requires patience and resilience. Based on my experience and that of others I personally know, the St. Louis field office has been waiving interviews for the past few years. However, this process is not always predictable, and timelines can vary significantly.
During my journey, there were moments when I felt my case had been abandoned, particularly after moving to a different jurisdiction. The uncertainty was challenging, but when I least expected it, I finally received an update. I also know of previous winners from this field office who received Requests for Evidence (RFEs) and had to wait several months before their interviews were waived.
One key piece of advice I can offer is to trust the process and remain patient, especially if you have already initiated congressional inquiries. These cases often take time, and it’s important to stay informed while allowing the system to work. You are in the best forum in the world. Good luck to everyone

 

[blessu_2]

I have received interview letter but my status still same "fingerprint taken".

That’s not uncommon, don’t worry. My status remains the same till today.
When we received interview letter for the derivative applicant first, i asked Emma and they didn’t even know we were scheduled. We attended the interview last week, and still only showing fingerprints taken.

 

[furkan06]

You just need to be patient. It is not unusual for it to take up to 4 to 6 weeks before getting the payment receipt. Stop stressing yourself trying to figure out what the email response means, it’s basically their way of saying you’ll get the receipt when you get it.

To confirm, you did include a SASE with the payment?

Thank you so much! Yes I did

 

[Samapps]

I sent a congressional inquiry on Friday at 3 PM, but I doubt the Congressman has even seen it yet. This morning, I woke up to my case status showing "New Card Being Produced." for myself and my wife. Truly, this is the doing of the Lord! I'm deeply grateful to everyone on this platform, this community is truly special. If you're still waiting, stay hopeful your good news is coming soon!

10/03/2024 - AOS package delivered at Chicago Lockbox
10/14/2024 - Acceptance Text / E-mail Received
10/14/2024 - Payment Cashed
10/21/2024 - Received Form I-797C, NOA
10/18/2024 - Received biometrics appointment letter
10/21/2024 - Biometrics appointment completed
10/24/2024 - Case was transferred to USCIS Newark Field Office
02/22/2025 - Initiated Congressional Inquiry
02/22/2025 - Interview Waived
02/22/2025 - Case status updated to "New Card is being produced"

 

[azatinusa]

Hi. F1 student since 2023 but no income that year, so I did not file a tax return. In 2024, I did earn income (on campus) and i will file a tax rerun by April 15 2025. I will have a i134 sponsor who will provide all his supporting docs. On i485, I selected to lowest options for assets and income. I'm 17 years old. I guess I will be current in May.

1. Do I need to submit my 2024 tax return transcript?
2. Do I need to explain why I didn't file tax returns in 2023?

 

[omarsn93]

I sent a congressional inquiry on Friday at 3 PM, but I doubt the Congressman has even seen it yet. This morning, I woke up to my case status showing "New Card Being Produced." for myself and my wife. Truly, this is the doing of the Lord! I'm deeply grateful to everyone on this platform, this community is truly special. If you're still waiting, stay hopeful your good news is coming soon!

10/03/2024 - AOS package delivered at Chicago Lockbox
10/14/2024 - Acceptance Text / E-mail Received
10/14/2024 - Payment Cashed
10/21/2024 - Received Form I-797C, NOA
10/18/2024 - Received biometrics appointment letter
10/21/2024 - Biometrics appointment completed
10/24/2024 - Case was transferred to USCIS Newark Field Office
02/22/2025 - Initiated Congressional Inquiry
02/22/2025 - Interview Waived
02/22/2025 - Case status updated to "New Card is being produced"

Congratulations! I hope my turn comes next

 

[Sm1smom]

Hi. F1 student since 2023 but no income that year, so I did not file a tax return. In 2024, I did earn income (on campus) and i will file a tax rerun by April 15 2025. I will have a i134 sponsor who will provide all his supporting docs. On i485, I selected to lowest options for assets and income. I'm 17 years old. I guess I will be current in May.

1. Do I need to submit my 2024 tax return transcript?
2. Do I need to explain why I didn't file tax returns in 2023?

1. Optional.
2. No.

 

[nmen1]

I sent a congressional inquiry on Friday at 3 PM, but I doubt the Congressman has even seen it yet. This morning, I woke up to my case status showing "New Card Being Produced." for myself and my wife. Truly, this is the doing of the Lord! I'm deeply grateful to everyone on this platform, this community is truly special. If you're still waiting, stay hopeful your good news is coming soon!

10/03/2024 - AOS package delivered at Chicago Lockbox
10/14/2024 - Acceptance Text / E-mail Received
10/14/2024 - Payment Cashed
10/21/2024 - Received Form I-797C, NOA
10/18/2024 - Received biometrics appointment letter
10/21/2024 - Biometrics appointment completed
10/24/2024 - Case was transferred to USCIS Newark Field Office
02/22/2025 - Initiated Congressional Inquiry
02/22/2025 - Interview Waived
02/22/2025 - Case status updated to "New Card is being produced"

Congratulations Sam!

 

[CounterS]

In the new i-485 forms, under Part 3, would you please explain 1.e and 1.f? Relates to 213A of the INA.

 

[Sm1smom]

In the new i-485 forms, under Part 3, would you please explain 1.e and 1.f? Relates to 213A of the INA.

1e. You’re not subject to INA 213A (which requires submission of for I-864 or I-864EZ), you do not fall under the exemptions listed in 1a-1d, you’re not required to submit an exemption (meaning you’re not required to submit either of these forms, you’re not seeking exemption from submitting them, and will therefore not be including either of those forms with your AOS package).
1f. You’re subject to INA 213A, you’re required to submit form I-864 or I-864EZ, and you’re not requesting an exemption (meaning you will be submit one or both of these forms with your AOS package).

 

[LASORAZSH]

Hi @Sm1smom

We’re in the process of getting the necessary vaccinations so the doctor can complete our medical exams. He initially insisted that the exam must be signed within six weeks of filing, even though the current rules allow for a longer validity period. When I pointed this out, he still advised against doing it too early, saying that some officers might not be aware of the updated guidelines.

Have you come across any cases where an application was denied because an officer followed outdated rules? I’d prefer to get the medical exam done now, but I want to be sure it won’t cause any issues later.

 

[Sm1smom]

Hi @Sm1smom

We’re in the process of getting the necessary vaccinations so the doctor can complete our medical exams. He initially insisted that the exam must be signed within six weeks of filing, even though the current rules allow for a longer validity period. When I pointed this out, he still advised against doing it too early, saying that some officers might not be aware of the updated guidelines.

Have you come across any cases where an application was denied because an officer followed outdated rules? I’d prefer to get the medical exam done now, but I want to be sure it won’t cause any issues later.

I’m yet to come across a case denial based on the IO following outdated policies. However you need to be aware of the fact that an IO has discretion to request a new or updated medical report if they have reason to believe the applicant’s medical condition has changed since the civil surgeon signed the Form I-693.

Also if the I-693 form gets updated after you’ve completed your medical exam and prior to sending in your AOS package, you may not be able to use the earlier completed medical report.

 

[enaykey]

Hi @Sm1smom! I have a Sunday night question for you )



For this part, I checked the instructions on excel sheet, the sample form, also made some research online, talked with my other friends applying with DV program, and still I have a doubt whether to select 1-e or 1-f.

My wife is primary applicant, we are both PhD students and total monthly income is around $3500. We have 2 kids, purchased a house with mortgage around 6 months ago, living with no financial difficulties so far in a small town.

I added our tax returns for the last 3 years, the last 5-6 months' bank statements and pay stubs, and current employment verification letters for each one of us. In this case, 1-e looks more appropriate for us but still there are some people saying that as F-1 students we should still go for 1-f and fill affidavit of support form.

For your valuable experience, what would you suggest me by only looking these information?