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DV 2026 AOS (Adjustment of Status) Process Only

KISS2025 said:
We also considered remaining on AOS while submitting DS-260 for CP at the same time.
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It doesn't work that way. You cannot simultaneously process both. When you submit DS-260 and choose AOS, KCC doesn't do anything with it.
As a side note: I don't understand this trend of not submitting DS-260. Back in my day, not submitting while doing AOS was very rare... #pepperidgeFarmRemembers
 
Hello,
I am current in January and I was wondering can we still send our AOS package to the lockbox or we have to wait until the pause is removed.

Thank you
 
Xarthisius said:
It doesn't work that way. You cannot simultaneously process both. When you submit DS-260 and choose AOS, KCC doesn't do anything with it.
As a side note: I don't understand this trend of not submitting DS-260. Back in my day, not submitting while doing AOS was very rare... #pepperidgeFarmRemembers
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@Xarthisius, I did that mistake. as my case number is very high in AS (270XX), i assumed i won't able to do CP before September and didn't submit DS260. I planned to submit AOS ib Feb. With current pause, if I submit DS260 now, will it be affected anyhow? Or still I can submit AOS in February? Do you have any suggestions? Thank you!
 
Kimk said:
Hello,
I am current in January and I was wondering can we still send our AOS package to the lockbox or we have to wait until the pause is removed.

Thank you
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I’ll recommend you go ahead submit your AOS package, no harm in doing so. The worst that can happen at this point is for the Lockbox to reject and send back the package without processing your payment.
 
Jay21 said:
@Xarthisius, I did that mistake. as my case number is very high in AS (270XX), i assumed i won't able to do CP before September and didn't submit DS260. I planned to submit AOS ib Feb. With current pause, if I submit DS260 now, will it be affected anyhow? Or still I can submit AOS in February? Do you have any suggestions? Thank you!
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It is not too late to submit the DS260 form now. Just be aware you’ll need to indicate if processing AOS or CP on the form.
 
Sm1smom said:
I’ll recommend you go ahead submit your AOS package, no harm in doing so. The worst that can happen at this point is for the Lockbox to reject and send back the package without processing your payment.
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Mom, do you still recommend AOS given the current circumstances, or do you think that, given the time it takes to process AOS, if the embassy in our home country has a good capacity, it is better to switch?
 
DiversityVisa_26 said:
Mom, do you still recommend AOS given the current circumstances, or do you think that, given the time it takes to process AOS, if the embassy in our home country has a good capacity, it is better to switch?
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We’re walking in uncharted territory, we do not have enough data in place (IMO) for me to be able to say switching to CP might be better. You’ll have to process the information available to you while carefully reviewing your personal situation and make your own decision.
 
Hi @Sm1smom,

Happy New Year!

We have paid administrative fees and received the following letter. Does it considered to be 2nl? Thank you
 

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Sm1smom said:
In addition to Simon’s spot on response, a person who is currently based in the US who decides to process CP will most likely not be re-admitted back into the US with their existing NIV while the immigrant visa application is on AP after the CP interview. So you might want to think carefully as to how far you’re willing to disrupt your current life (and that of your family) in the US by going the CP route. Remember, an approval is not guaranteed for anyone, be it via AOS or CP.
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How about the NIV with dual intents (H1b)? There're chances that the CP interview will be scheduled while the "pause" is still in effect.

In that case, can we both do the interview for DV visa and the H1b visa? At this time, they will be issued 221g for the DV visa. Then, H1b visa will be used for the re-entry. Once the "pause" is lifted (if ever) and the DV visa can be issued, can we fly back, get it and fly back with the DV visa?

This seems complicated. What is your advice for this situation?

Thank you very much for your effort in helping us out.

Sm1smom said:
In addition to Simon’s spot on response, a person who is currently based in the US who decides to process CP will most likely not be re-admitted back into the US with their existing NIV while the immigrant visa application is on AP after the CP interview. So you might want to think carefully as to how far you’re willing to disrupt your current life (and that of your family) in the US by going the CP route. Remember, an approval is not guaranteed for anyone, be it via AOS or CP.
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cyborgkh said:
How about the NIV with dual intents (H1b)? There're chances that the CP interview will be scheduled while the "pause" is still in effect.

In that case, can we both do the interview for DV visa and the H1b visa? At this time, they will be issued 221g for the DV visa. Then, H1b visa will be used for the re-entry. Once the "pause" is lifted (if ever) and the DV visa can be issued, can we fly back, get it and fly back with the DV visa?

This seems complicated. What is your advice for this situation?

Thank you very much for your effort in helping us out.
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If you have an existing H1B visa, you may be okay.

If you will be applying for a new H1B visa, what guarantee do you have that the H1B visa application will be approved while your DV based IV is on pause? Bear in mind the current administration isn’t completely encouraging H1B visa processing considering the $100K tariff being slapped on new applications. If you’re confident as to the H1B approval, then you may be okay proceeding with your above plan.
 
Sm1smom said:
If you have an existing H1B visa, you may be okay.

If you will be applying for a new H1B visa, what guarantee do you have that the H1B visa application will be approved while your DV based IV is on pause? Bear in mind the current administration isn’t completely encouraging H1B visa processing considering the $100K tariff being slapped on new applications. If you’re confident as to the H1B approval, then you may be okay proceeding with your above plan.
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Thank you for your response. Do you happen to know if we can ask the embassy to postpone the scheduled interview until the "pause" is lifted?
 
cyborgkh said:
Thank you for your response. Do you happen to know if we can ask the embassy to postpone the scheduled interview until the "pause" is lifted?
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AFAIK, the embassy will not, on their own, postpone the interview after it has been scheduled until after the “pause”. Imagine the chaos this will cause for the embassy considering you’re not the only case impacted by the pause and if all the other eligible DV cases ask for their interview to be postponed. They will most likely ask you to wait for the scheduled interview date to lapse, following which you can go online to see if you’re able to reschedule it for a new date on your own.
 
Sm1smom said:
We’re in some unique circumstances with this current administration and I honestly can’t predict what crazy stuff they’re likely to come up with again. Under normal circumstances, my recommendation would have been to go ahead and file for AOS and focus on that, without needing to bother with having a renewed L1 in place as a fall back status. So the question now is wether to file in February, and still depart in April (which will not lead to your AOS application being considered as abandoned since your current status allows for a dual intent) in order to apply for a new L1 visa, “just in case”? Honestly speaking, I can’t say if you should depart from the US or not after filing. The L1 visa approval is not guaranteed, re-admission at the POE is equally not guaranteed. You’ll need to weigh your options carefully and come up with a choice you’re most comfortable with.
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Hi @Sm1smom
I have a follow-up question.
I am now seriously considering renewing my L1 visa in February during an upcoming international work trip. I am ready to submit a DS-160 for my L1 visa renewal. I expect to be back in the States in early March, as the visa interview wait time in my home country is short.
My question: will it be better to wait till I return in March before submitting my AOS application? My rationale is that although L1 is dual intent, I would like to minimize the risk on my L1 visa renewal and ability to return to the states. I would appreciate your opinions regarding my plan and rationale? Please note I have submitted DS-260 and received a 2NL.

Another question not related to the topic above. I received the DV processing fee receipt, but it is just a stamp on the paper I sent with the payment. It doesn’t look “proper”. Is this receipt considered normal and acceptable, or do I need to request them to provide a “proper” receipt?image.jpg

Thanks again.
 
KevinWu said:
Hi @Sm1smom
I have a follow-up question.
I am now seriously considering renewing my L1 visa in February during an upcoming international work trip. I am ready to submit a DS-160 for my L1 visa renewal. I expect to be back in the States in early March, as the visa interview wait time in my home country is short.
My question: will it be better to wait till I return in March before submitting my AOS application? My rationale is that although L1 is dual intent, I would like to minimize the risk on my L1 visa renewal and ability to return to the states. I would appreciate your opinions regarding my plan and rationale? Please note I have submitted DS-260 and received a 2NL.

Another question not related to the topic above. I received the DV processing fee receipt, but it is just a stamp on the paper I sent with the payment. It doesn’t look “proper”. Is this receipt considered normal and acceptable, or do I need to request them to provide a “proper” receipt?View attachment 6842

Thanks again.
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1. I guess you can proceed with that plan.
2. That is the payment receipt that gets issued.
 
Jay21 said:
@Xarthisius, I did that mistake. as my case number is very high in AS (270XX), i assumed i won't able to do CP before September and didn't submit DS260. I planned to submit AOS ib Feb. With current pause, if I submit DS260 now, will it be affected anyhow? Or still I can submit AOS in February? Do you have any suggestions? Thank you!
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Hi,
How might you want to submit your AOS in Feb, if you say your case number is very high? Sorry for intervening
 
Hi everyone! I have some questions about I20 and want to see if anyone has had similar experience:

Everytime we request travel signature/make updates such as request/confirm opt, reduced workload, we get a new I20 with pretty much the same information on it. Do we need to include every copy of I20 that we get throughout the study? Of course the ones with big updates should all be included (major change, going from undergrad to grad), but I'm curious about these minor updates.

Thanks!
 
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