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Hi trons, I could have been more clear with my wording: when I said "If AOS is denied, but your F-1 is still valid..." I meant when your AOS is "case closed" --- that is, well after your submission of your I-485 and your interview, and your F-1 status is no longer "suspended". I think after...

Hi trons, I don't have information about this. It seems reasonable that we can stay to complete our studies, though: the I-20 is still valid, and I doubt the F-1 visa will be "invalidated" if AOS is not approved. If AOS is denied, but your F-1 is still valid, then you will be able to leave...

When I spoke with an immigration lawyer he said that you can mail your AOS documents (I-485) to Chicago lockbox once your case number is shown on the Visa Bulletin (that includes being shown in the "Advance notice" section). So yes, you can mail in June if the "advance notice for July" says...

I did a little research and it seems the $305 is the "Immigrant Visa Application Processing Fee", which is payable at the visa interview at US Embassy's and Consulates abroad (that is, for those doing Consular Processing (CP)). See the "Fee Payment" section of this webpage: www .travel .state...

Also see thread "DV 2012 - AOS - step by step" Hello everyone, I just wanted to let all the folks here know there is another 2012 AOS thread titled "DV 2012 - AOS - step by step" in the forum. It might help us all if we use only one thread, that way all questions and answers will be in...

No problem! Just trying to help with providing up-to-date information as I go through this process.

Hi Strictly_Analog, The "Diversity Visa applicants" fee listed on that page ($305) is confusing to me --- I'm not sure what that is, and wonder if it is a mistake. When submitting the I-485 we have to pay $985 (filing fee) + $85 (biometics fee). I have not read that we pay any other fees...

Hi Strictly_Analog, As other people have said, DS-230 is only for those doing Consular Processing (CP) outside the US. If you are doing Adjustment Of Status (AOS) you can file DSP-122 with KCC, but doing so is optional. I'm not sure what $305 Department of State fee you are talking about. The...

Hi gkds52, I also contacted a lawyer who said there is no need to file DSP-122. I called KCC and they told me it is optional. I don't think anyone here is saying you must file DSP-122, they are suggesting it, but not also telling you it is optional. See my reply to the thread immediately above.

Hello everyone, I am an Australian, and currently living/studying in the US as an F-1 Student. I have been selected for further processing in 2012 DV Lottery, and plan to stay here for AOS. The information on these forums is extremely helpful, but can be a little confusing if old information...