Hi Blue,
So glad to here you were a winner of DV2010 living in the USA. We are on the same boat. My number is 2010SA000004xx. I live in CA. I was able to track some of your posts and understand you sent DS230 and DSP122 already; sent $375 to DOS and got receipt; and now you are waiting for the next step. What is the next step you are taking?
Here's my case:
4/17/09: NL from KCC 2010SA000004xx
5/13/09: Sent DSP122 (only) + barcode sheet to KCC (certified mail receipt)
Can you also post your status like I did, thanks. I was a bit hesistant to send the fee to DOS (due to confusion on the amount), so I'm looking for confirmation on this subject. When did you send your DOS fee? and when did you get receipt?
Thanks,
Jaime
Hello Jaime,
Thanks for responding to my post. Congratulations to you as well. I'm so happy I was lucky to find this forum. It helped answer a lot of my questions. I've called USCIS and KCC numerous times and got conflicting information where it came to AOS.
Check out DV2009 AOS only thread. So here's what I've gathered so far:
My Case:
4/16/2009: NL from KCC 2010SA0000000X
4/21/2009: Sent DS230 + DS122 + barcode + pics to KCC (from reading the blogs I think I was only supposed to sent the DS122)
4/24/2009: Mailed $375 DV fee to DOS (I've seen some people have do this step much later in the process)
5/4/2009: Received payment confirmation slip from DOS
In process of gathering docs for I485 and immunization records
So from reading the blogs it seems that the best time to file the I-485 is when your case number is current. Sending the AOS too soon is risky and may result in your package being mailed back to you or rejected since a visa would not be available to you until your case is current. DV2010 fiscal year does not start until October. So sending the AOS before then is at your own risk. (You would think they would hold it till your case number is current right? Go figure). You would have to check the visa bulletin to see when your case number is current for your region on the department of State website.
The medical exam from what I've read is valid for one year, so that could be done in advance. Please note that you do not want to do this too early either, it all depends on how high your case number is. if your case number is very high and your interview gets pushed back to more than a year after you completed your medical. You may have to get a new I693 form done by a general surgeon approved by USCIS. USCIS has a list of medical examiners on their website.
Also please make sure the forms you fill out are current. I've received forms from USCIS and KCC with a past expiration date. Best bet is to go to their website and download the latest version.
That's my 2cents. Please note this is just my opinion, please do your research. Hope this helps.