Sm1smom
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1. In that case, you should be able to process CP from Japan.
2. Medical exam can only be completed with the panel physician assigned to the embassy where the interview will be taking place.
DV 2026 AOS (Adjustment of Status) Process Only
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2. Medical exam can only be completed with the panel physician assigned to the embassy where the interview will be taking place.
Sm1smom
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KCC does not need to be informed about your new address, however USCIS needs to be informed. Informing the USCIS of an address change is required as a non-immigrant regardless of your DV selection or not.
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Sm1smom
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How to Change Your Address | USCIS
If you have filed an immigration benefit request with USCIS, you must notify USCIS of any changes of address as soon as possible to ensure you receive all correspondence and benefits without delay. Additionally, all aliens in the United States must report a change of address to USCIS within 10...
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Hi, if I have an I-134 + some savings in my home country account in US dollars, would it be wise to also add a property in my home country? In that case, do I need a valuation of the property? In case this is not possible/necessary, will the I-134 + some savings in my home country account be enough according to your experience? Thank you.
Sm1smom
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If you have an I-134 (with the applicable financial documents) from a qualified sponsor, that should be enough.
Great, thanks! And how far in advance do yoy recommend sending the $330 Diversity Visa fee payment?
Sm1smom
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That’s your call. Go through the AOS process spreadsheet.
SusieQQQ
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As mom said, if you have an i134 that should be enough. Trying to include property values if you don’t need to would likely only complicate things - you would need a formal appraisal by a licensed appraiser, proof of ownership, evidence of any mortgage, lien etc, and that you would be able to convert the home into cash within a year without considerable hardship or financial loss. (The last is a condition of including any assets.)
Thank you. So, when they ask in the I-485 about household assets, should I put 0 even if I have properties in my country? Since the I-485 does not specify "only in the US", I find this confusing.
SusieQQQ
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The i485 is not a sponsorship form, it is an application for adjustment of status. It is asking you factual questions, so answer them correctly.
You only need the documentation I mentioned if you are planning to use those assets with a sponsorship form (i134 in your case).
Thank you. So, if I understood correctly, in assets I should include the sum of all of my assets, but I don't need to provide anything else regarding this matter. Just the I-134 + supporting documents of the sponsor. Is this correct? Sorry if I'm repeating myself, but I want to check I understand this clearly so I don't screw anything. Thank you.
SusieQQQ
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The i485 is one document that you have to submit.
The i134 is not compulsory (but is highly recommended)
Each is answered in its own right with its own instructions that you can access on the USCIS website.
Sm1smom
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AFAIK, the focus of the I-485 is on US based assets and liabilities as it is a form that can only be submitted by someone who is already in the US. The truth of the matter is if non-US based assets and liabilities are required, most folks will list their non-US based assets (which may not easily be liquidated as a matter of fact), while excluding their non-US liabilities just to look good.
Hello,
When I graduated from high school, I was given both my high school transcripts and my high school diploma. Unfortunately, I lost the diploma, so I requested a duplicate. To do so, I filed a police report to declare the loss.
Today, the school sent me a digital document, but it only contains the transcript records with a digital signature, including the following statement:
“Xxxx, holder of National Identity Document No. xxxx, was awarded the Diploma of Expert in Commerce with a Specialization in Accounting and Taxation, which corresponds to the completion of Secondary Education.
Curriculum Approval Jurisdictional Regulation: Decree No. xxxx
National Validity granted by Decree No. Xxx and its amendments.
Graduation Date: xxx
Registry Book No. x — Page No. x
Issued in [place] on [date].”
I asked the school administrator about this, and she explained that this is now the official format.
From your experience, do you think this could be problematic? I am considering contacting the Ministry of Education directly, but since I am currently abroad, it may be difficult. Thank you.
When I graduated from high school, I was given both my high school transcripts and my high school diploma. Unfortunately, I lost the diploma, so I requested a duplicate. To do so, I filed a police report to declare the loss.
Today, the school sent me a digital document, but it only contains the transcript records with a digital signature, including the following statement:
“Xxxx, holder of National Identity Document No. xxxx, was awarded the Diploma of Expert in Commerce with a Specialization in Accounting and Taxation, which corresponds to the completion of Secondary Education.
Curriculum Approval Jurisdictional Regulation: Decree No. xxxx
National Validity granted by Decree No. Xxx and its amendments.
Graduation Date: xxx
Registry Book No. x — Page No. x
Issued in [place] on [date].”
I asked the school administrator about this, and she explained that this is now the official format.
From your experience, do you think this could be problematic? I am considering contacting the Ministry of Education directly, but since I am currently abroad, it may be difficult. Thank you.
Since this cause a bad reaction in Simon’s blog I want to clarify something important:
In my country, when you lose an official diploma the legal procedure is to file a report at the police station or the Civil Registry. That is exactly what I did in order to request a duplicate at my school.
The document I received is the official format currently issued by the Ministry of Education, with a certified digital signature and even a QR code that links directly to the Ministry’s website for verification.
What I shared here is 100% legitimate and follows the legal process.
SusieQQQ
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Is this a general high school diploma or from a vocational high school? (The specialization makes it sound vocational but obviously I don’t know which country this is so cannot check). Would this diploma by itself enable you to attend undergraduate university (including in the US)?
Thank you for your reply. My country is Argentina. In many schools high school has different tracks. it is just that the last 2/3 years have a focus on business and accounting. But I did the 12 full years ( 7 of what we call elementary school and 5 of what we call high school). I also have my university degree and I am doing my master degree at the US. Do you recommend to do a WES evaluation or something like that?
SusieQQQ
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WES is not necessary, your post-high school education is enough to show that it was in fact sufficient preparation for university.