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@ badluck2, I have heard of these checks, they were started after 9/11. I honestly don't know that they are even related to your AOS, although it might have speeded it up. Basically as I know it, the FBI does random checking of people of a certain profile: generally, younger male, student...

A few words of reassurance to you all, I recently helped my friend to successfully get DV GC. Virtually every example I have seen online of NOA issuing time for AOS is about 35 - 50 days from date of receipt. It has been this way since November at least. So once you mail to lockbox, you just...

Here you are, born in first world country (Australia), with access to second passport (UK) which gives you also access to the entire Euro zone. And all you can do is complain that the US govt is a scam and that you should win the lottery. Well considering that the US places restrictions on DV...

Honestly, I think you need to see a counselor. This reliance on a lottery is not productive and I get the sense it's a crutch for other problems. Do you really think this is the land of milk and honey over here? The US, Canada, UK, Australia, are not so different from each other. And you...

I think with no job and credit it will be very difficult to find anything in an urban area right now, there is just too much competition. In other areas people are more willing to make exception or hear your story, especially if you can present yourself as a professional person with education...

@Guythom: Moving to a foreign country and a new culture is stressful and it puts many difficulties and pressures even on a strong relationship. And yes, people change, and both partners have to accept that both will change as a result of new situation and new stresses. You have to be prepared...

scary article i saw today... "An immigration agent, a green card, and a demand for sex" http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/03/21/america/21immigrant.php

good news I wanted to say that my friend had interview and was successful. :D It was DV AOS with number current in December, biometrics in February, and interview in March. He was approved at the interview. He said it was very short, mostly asking again the questions from the I-485 to verify...

@alemitmee "A credit check for a job? Are you on another planet? " The problem of credit, specifically credit history, is a large issue for new arrivals. It is actually common to have your record checked for many jobs, in addition to drug testing. It is also practically unavoidable nowadays...

Is it not better to get DV GC? It is more straightforward as a process, and once you get, no strings attached. With employer sponsored GC I think there are some loopholes? Like if you lose employment before process is done? DV sounds much safer from what I have understood.

MikeM, my friend also received his interview letter with similar box checked off for arrest records, no he does not have criminal history before either. But he already has police certificates obtained from previous countries of residence. They make it seem like more 'optional' for AOS but it...

Lorelei, check your travel policy carefully because there is a good chance you are not covered. They rarely cover situations where you are actually changing residency. Only special global policies cover that and you have to read the terms very carefully. You might need to buy a travel policy...

That is a very good point. It's also not so easily done sometimes. In terms of travelling here and before you are considered resident, you can often go with a policy from TravelGuard.com or with a global policy from a major insurer. Once you are here the best is to have health insurance from...

Question for everyone about job status and AOS. For example: a person is on a dual intent visa like H1 visa, DV number comes current and they file I-485... what happens if person is laid off / terminated while AOS is pending? I realize it can affect proof of financial support, but ignore that...

nazarov - my friend now got NOA on feb 2nd for application delivered Dec 27th to Chicago. long time... i am sure yours comes soon...

Still no NOA or cheques cashed for a Dec number, been 30 days since delivery now... seems like a long time. :confused:

AOS package was delivered 27th Dec to Chicago, still no movement... no cheques cashed or NOA. Almost four weeks now, anyone else having similar delays?

Ours was received in Chicago on Dec 27 by Fedex, also no cheques cashed yet or receipt. I'm not convinced they are really current, what with the holidays.

thank you! hello madhatter, thank you so much for your prompt reply. i read the DV2007 thread but i did not understand fully this detail, i was not looking correctly at bulletin, thank you so much for your clarification!! now i understand. can i ask you briefly, i am still not clear though...

hello all, my friend from EU received notification of eligibility for DV2008, case number is 2008EU00011xxx. i have read the forum but i am still confused on a few points. the bulletin shows 16,000 for EU region? this means he can apply now with this case number? also i am not clear...