DV 2010 AOS Only

[NuvF]

Thanks NuvF for your opinion. My forms have been processed but did not receive 2NL. I would not worry much if it is not needed for AOS packet later.
I think receipt is needed for initial I-485 filing, isn't it?

No, it is NOT a requirement in general.
(But per your CN you will submit your i-485 late in the FY, so by then you better have everything ready and submit with i-485)

But as a matter of fact, for the 'initial processing' of i-485 all you need is to pay the i-485 fee and submit proof that;

a) You have a valid basis to file the i485 (for DV it is the 1st NL) and your CN is current.
b) That you had a valid entry to US (i-94) and that as of the day of signing i-485 you are on a valid/current legal status.

ALL other evidence (job, income etc etc) that ppl file are stuff that you need to satisfy the 'check list' that the IO will have at the intvw.
So is the DV fee receipt.
Also, if you have a time conflict of sort, one can even file the i-485 without the medical i-693 with a note that it will be submitted later. In my understanding, it is not needed for 'initial processing' either.
(But one is better off doing the medicals in advance and know that you are ok with no A or B conditions that may otherwise deny a GC)

Best!

 

[NuvF]

Capeolive Thanks a lot.
But I can't leave US. And the problem is I filled E-DV as married but I dont have offical marriage certificate. Will it hurt me and how do I fill out i-485 as married or single? Do you know anybody who had same problem in DV2010?

I think I ve asked this from you before;

1. Did you give the details of your <21yr old son's details in the E-DV? If not you may be on to some trbl.
2. You said you were married and did you say you were married when you applied for your F visa originnaly? (I blv you said you were single in that application which was incorrect and now this will come to haunt you for sure!!, or rather let me say...it 'may' come trbl you)
3. You had a 'Muslim' marriage, can you get a 'sworn affidavit' (or similar) from that 'religious entity' who performed the marriage ceremony to the effect that it is valid per the customs?

Yes, it is a fact that you won. But with your past 'misdeeds', you may want to rethink whether you need to go ahead.
You have time to think and to get competent legal advise than be sorry later.

Best!

 

[Parviz]

I dont have opportunity go back.
I Couldnt say in embassy I'm married and prove with marriage certificate. I aplied as a single for F visa.
On E-Dv I include everybody. I couldnt say I'm single. Cause I'm thinking I'm married. I didn't know all rules.
Before applying for DV I had to do some researches (((

I think I ve asked this from you before;


1. Did you give the details of your <21yr old son's details in the E-DV? If not you may be on to some trbl.
2. You said you were married and did you say you were married when you applied for your F visa originnaly? (I blv you said you were single in that application which was incorrect and now this will come to haunt you for sure!!, or rather let me say...it 'may' come trbl you)
3. You had a 'Muslim' marriage, can you get a 'sworn affidavit' (or similar) from that 'religious entity' who performed the marriage ceremony to the effect that it is valid per the customs?

Yes, it is a fact that you won. But with your past 'misdeeds', you may want to rethink whether you need to go ahead.
You have time to think and to get competent legal advise than be sorry later.

Best!

 

[Asia2010]

Hi All,
this is the update on my case. I didn't receive the receipt yet to know WHY.

In September 27, 2010, we mailed you a denial decision notice for this case I485 APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS. The notice explains why the denial decision was made and the options that may be available to you. If you have not received this notice within 15 days of September 27, 2010, please call customer service at 1-800-375-5283 for further assistance.

I'm planning to appeal, anyone here knows what is the procedure?

 

[NuvF]

Hi All,
this is the update on my case. I didn't receive the receipt yet to know WHY.

In September 27, 2010, we mailed you a denial decision notice for this case I485 APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS. The notice explains why the denial decision was made and the options that may be available to you. If you have not received this notice within 15 days of September 27, 2010, please call customer service at 1-800-375-5283 for further assistance.

I'm planning to appeal, anyone here knows what is the procedure?

Very sorry to hear this.
It can be many reasons but you will have to wait for the notice to come.
Did you schedule any info pass for this week? Go and see what they say, ask for a supervisor.

But at this moment where a denial is already issued very little you can do.

Yes, you can appeal, but it will be in vain. They will NOT do any 'reversal' after the FY.
I ve seen a law suite where some past DV winners filed a case accusing the USCIS who did not do AoS in time before the FY ends.
But dont know what was the outcome. USCIS defense was that it was FBI delays at that time and they have nothing to do with it.

What is your current visa, F or H? if H you are ok, you can forget and move on...if you want to.
If F, you are on a gray turf, you may want to seek legal advise.


Anyways, good luck!

PS:
http://www.visalaw.com/99dec/20dec99.html

http://www.infopass.ru/stefanko/index.htm

 

[zubi]

i just received my welcome letter !!!!!!
first , i would like to thank the almiighty God ( Allah subhanah watalah) for what he has accomplished for me today. then i will thank each one of you for your advices throughout this long journeys.i'm very please and happy. may the peace of the almighty be upon all of you.

 

[capeolive]

Hi Parviz,

Some of the things depend on were you
are from. In some countries Islamic law
and secular law are both accepted. But
in some others "muslim marriage" as you
put it is not accepted.

Give it a try but in my understanding
most likely it won't be accepted...

Capeolive Thanks a lot.
But I can't leave US. And the problem is I filled E-DV as married but I dont have offical marriage certificate. Will it hurt me and how do I fill out i-485 as married or single? Do you know anybody who had same problem in DV2010?

 

[capeolive]

Hi Parviz,

I don't know why you cannot go back but
if you cannot try to seek legal advice on
your "marriage"...

In my opinion it is not possible. But there
are some lawyers good at finding loopholes...

I dont have opportunity go back.
I Couldnt say in embassy I'm married and prove with marriage certificate. I aplied as a single for F visa.
On E-Dv I include everybody. I couldnt say I'm single. Cause I'm thinking I'm married. I didn't know all rules.
Before applying for DV I had to do some researches (((

 

[capeolive]

Hi Asia,

I am sorry to hear what happened.

Try your best for an appeal, of course
first you have to see on what grounds
you were rejected.

Put up a fight but you should know
in advance that it is almost impossible
to win it. Still I would give it a shot.

You have my best...

Hi All,
this is the update on my case. I didn't receive the receipt yet to know WHY.

In September 27, 2010, we mailed you a denial decision notice for this case I485 APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS. The notice explains why the denial decision was made and the options that may be available to you. If you have not received this notice within 15 days of September 27, 2010, please call customer service at 1-800-375-5283 for further assistance.

I'm planning to appeal, anyone here knows what is the procedure?

 

[capeolive]

Hi zubi,

I hope the card which you are about to get
in the final days of the fiscal year serves you
the best in this land of opportunities.

Here and hereafter as well...

i just received my welcome letter !!!!!!
first , i would like to thank the almiighty God ( Allah subhanah watalah) for what he has accomplished for me today. then i will thank each one of you for your advices throughout this long journeys.i'm very please and happy. may the peace of the almighty be upon all of you.

 

[NuvF]

Hi All,
this is the update on my case. I didn't receive the receipt yet to know WHY.

In September 27, 2010, we mailed you a denial decision notice for this case I485 APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS. The notice explains why the denial decision was made and the options that may be available to you. If you have not received this notice within 15 days of September 27, 2010, please call customer service at 1-800-375-5283 for further assistance.

I'm planning to appeal, anyone here knows what is the procedure?

I wonder whether it is 'early filing' !!!.....damn the FO/IO 'knowledge' if it is the case.
where is your FO?

 

[capeolive]

Hi friends,

This is what I have gathered of FY 2010 Process:


**************************************

FY 2010

DV AOS Processing Times

by Cut-Off Dates​

NAME-----------------------------CUT-OFF----------CARD

cooldude (Jacksonville, FL)-----October-----------2.1 Months

hek121 (Baltimore, MD)--------October-----------2.2 Months

bluet41 (Baltimore, MD)--------October-----------2.6 Months

simpleman (Minnpls, MN)-------October-----------3.0 Months

agentsmith (Seattle, WA)------October-----------3.1 Months

vzla (Virginia Beach, VA)-------October-----------3.2 Months

june620 (New York, NY) -------October-----------3.3 Months

happy2010 (Lax, CA)----------October-----------4.0 Months

jlaw (San Francisco, CA)------October-----------4.2 Months

yaku (Miami, FL)--------------October-----------5.1 Months

shasha88 (Montana)----------October-----------8.3 Months

daima (Jacksonville, FL)-------November---------2.1 Months

iceman (Charleston, SC)------November---------5.1 Months

zapatos (New York, NY) ------November---------5.9 Months

i2009 (Philadelphia, PA)-------November---------7.5 Months

thomen (W. Palm Beach, FL)--December---------3.1 Months

marley (Chicago, IL)----------December---------3.1 Months

gagaun (Dallas, TX)----------December---------3.2 Months

cm1979 (Las Vegas, NV)-----December---------3.6 Months

ayataf (Philadelphia, PA)-----December---------3.9 Months

bentlebee (Tampa, FL)-------December--------4.1 Months

chivik (Jacksonville, FL)------December--------6.2 Months

sogdian (Washington DC)-----December-------7.5 Months

middle (Denver, CO)----------January---------2.1 Months

bianfid (Nebraska)------------January---------2.6 Months

ahad (Nashville, TN)----------January---------2.7 Months

gdh (Orlando, FL)------------January---------3.0 Months

antar45 (Dallas, TX)----------February--------2.6 Months

ewokra (Boston, MA)---------February--------4.5 Months

schneidi (San Diago, CA)-----February--------6.1 Months

jasmine182 (Houston, TX)----March----------2.9 Months

houselight (Boston, MA)------March----------3.3 Months

norkira (Detroit, MI)----------April-----------1.9 Months

nepal2010 (Dallas, TX)-------April------------2.5 Months

olsson (Phoenix, AZ)---------April------------3.1 Months

2010forme (Orange Cnty, CA)-April-----------3.3 Months

x2010x (Chicago, IL)---------April-----------3.7 Months

capeolive (Philadelphia, PA)--April------------4.2 Months

new one (New York, NY)-----May------------4.0 Months

teamworks (Washington, DC)-June-----------2.6 Months

latigrenoire (Charleston, SC)--June-----------4.2 Months

insaneanil (New Orleans, LA)--July-----------2.6 Months

leongsce (Lax, CA)-----------July-----------3.3 Months

shariifka (Miami, FL)----------July-----------4.2 Months

littlejohn (Boston, MA)-------August--------2.0 Months

zubi (New Orleans, LA)-------August--------2.0 Months

chooti (Pitsburgh, PA)--------August--------2.3 Months

zuno (Lax, CA)---------------August--------2.3 Months

winee10 (Colombus, OH)------August--------2.3 Months

summet (Houston, TX)--------August--------2.5 Months

damus (Baltimore, MD)--------September-----1.5 Months

mitondaw (NY/CA)------------September ----1.9 Months

frencfic (Miami, FL)----------September-----2.8 Months

******************************************

 

[sogdian]

I am happy for you. I hope you will enjoy every moment of your time together with your family

There is an Update on my Case!

Hi Friends,

Finally, my family had their DV FTJ interviews at the
US Embassy in Ankara, Turkey and got their immigrant
visas sent to Istanbul where they live. I am grateful
that we are able to reunite after so many years.
Sometimes you have to get separated in order to
appreciate what you got. I have not planned it
this way though. As they say "things happen".

My DV process was very though. I have done what
I could and always prayed for the best. I know the
best is not always to live here in the States. But now
after getting it all together despite everything I can
say that it was meant for my family to live here.

There were some mistakes done by immigration
in my case like closing the case and sending it to
National Records Center instead of sending it to
the US Embassy in Turkey. But today is a day
of forgiveness for me. I forgive those who wronged
me unintentionally.

Today is also a day of gratitude. I would like to thank the
CIS Ombudsman and her staff, my Congressman and his
staff, Consul General and his staff, Philadelphia Field Office
InfoPass Supervisor and only one of her staff. Ladies and
gentlemen you have my sincere thanks and best wishes.
We, less fortunate people, need more people like yourselves.
Keep up the good work.

I thank the host of the forum Mr. Khanna and his staff,
thank you for having such a great service for years. This
is the best immigration forum especially for DV AOS
process.

I finally thank each and every one of you who have been
supporting me with their prayers and good wishes.

...on this good day, I should end my words as follows:

Praise be to God who has sent
Moses with Torah,
Jesus with Bible,
Muhammad with Qur'an.
God is the One and Only.
There is no deity except Him...

 

[sundaram]

capeolive,

Thank you very much for all the time and assistance you have provided for all of us. I am pretty sure that GOD will do the same for you.
Before you retire, I am seeking one quick suggestion. I am current in Nov and is planning to send my AOS packet on around Oct. 10th after the Nov. Visa Bulletin is out. My question is have you heard of any cases that has been returned because it has been applied about 15 days before it becomes current and what do you suggest since I am on H4 and want to start working as soon as possible.

Thank you once again.

 

[lucky2011]

Hi friends,

This is what I have gathered of FY 2010 Process:


**************************************

FY 2010

DV AOS Processing Times

by Cut-Off Dates​

NAME-----------------------------CUT-OFF----------CARD

cooldude (Jacksonville, FL)-----October-----------2.1 Months

hek121 (Baltimore, MD)--------October-----------2.2 Months

bluet41 (Baltimore, MD)--------October-----------2.6 Months

simpleman (Minnpls, MN)-------October-----------3.0 Months

agentsmith (Seattle, WA)------October-----------3.1 Months

summet (Houston, TX)--------August--------2.5 Months
.....
.....
.....
******************************************

Hey Capeolive,

Thanks for putting time to compile this list. But I was wondering whether Summet's field office was Houston, TX or Dallas, TX ??? I thought it was Dallas !!!

 

[capeolive]

A Farewell to the Friends!

Hi Friends,

As it is said "All good things must come to an end!"
This is my last post, I do not intent to make another
one. That's it for me.

It has been seven months since I joined the forum.
Even though I had read DV 2008, DV 2009 threads
and was following DV 2010 thread I only joined at end
of February 2010 after my DV application was accepted.

I read my first immigration book in 1995 and before
this DV AOS application had had 3 previous applications.
The irony is that I have rights from birth to US Citizenship.
Due to the facts that were out of my control no application
was done on my behalf. Since it would take around eight
years, I have not followed that route. My last application
had been pending for six years. When I learned that I won
DV 2010, I decided to withdraw my pending EB 3 application
and file DV AOS application.

Since I was grandfathered under section 245 (i) I could not
leave US and my family did not have visas I have decided
to do DV AOS for myself in US and DV CP (FTJ) for my family
in Turkey. I should mention that it is very rare.

Even though most of the lawyers I have talked to told me that
I was not eligible and USCIS has not given me a straight forward
answer on my eligibility, after my search I have decided to take
the risk. It has been a very tough seven months for me.

Thank God, at the end I and my family as one AOS and three CP
got our cards on time before the fiscal year ended. We have a
new challenge now to learn to live as a family anew. May God
help us doing that.

First of all, I thank each and every one of you who has been
supporting me in public and in private with good wishes and
prayers.

I thank the host of the forum Mr. Khanna and his staff,
thank you for having this free public forum.

I thank the public servants of the US Government who
have helped me when I needed the most.

I thank the seniors of DV 2008 AOS Only and DV 2009
AOS Only threads, I learned a lot from you guys.

I also thank members of DV 2010 AOS Only thread.
I won't mention any names not to forget to mention
anyone. I have probably liked some of you more than
the others and some of you may be have not like me
as much. Despite ups and downs this thread has been
"home" to me.

After joining the forum I have decided that it would be
"the right thing" just to stick around and to "pay it forward"
by helping the applicants out until the end of this Fiscal Year.
Later I have decided to do it even if I didn't get the card for
one reason or another. I have forced my conditions to be able
to keep my promise.

Some statistics, posts in previous DV threads until end of FY:
DV 2007 AOS Only 23 pages,
DV 2008 AOS Only 67 pages,
DV 2009 AOS Only 76 pages,
DV 2010 AOS Only 256 + pages
So, hopefully we have done our part this FY.

As they say "All good things must come to an end!"

Farewell my dear friends...

...on my last day, I should end my words as follows:

Praise be to God who has sent
Moses with Torah,
Jesus with Bible,
Muhammad with Qur'an.
God is the One and Only.
There is no deity except Him...

 

[NuvF]

A Farewell to the Friends!

Hi Friends,

As it is said "All good things must come to an end!"...................

Adios my friend!

And Good Luck to ALL of you too.

My time to wrap up as well...I guess.

Cherio!

 

[Daima]

It was good interacting with all of you. I hope I did my part too.

This forum taught and helped me A LOT.

Thank you all and have a good life!

Ciao!

 

[NirvanaGrunger]

Hey,

I sent the same post to AoS 2010 but i have not receive any response yet. I wrote that:


I have some questions:

Brief info : I came to US as a STUDENT with F1 visa, and from my country I received a DV letter saying that I won GreenCArd
So, I am doing AOS )


My questions are:

1. I am sending WOrk Permit and Tavel Permit forms with my i-485. I sent all my forms today. During this long process, according to your experiences, will I receive Work permit at the END of the process? or before receiving GreenCArd will they send me WORK permit? If yes, it takes 1months,2 months, or ???

2. I can not travel outside of US before they send me Travel permit, is that right??

3. I am about to apply for OPT! You know the OPT: work permit for students after finishing their programs. But I have concerns that there will be a conflict as a double application "AOS for GC" versus "OPT".
Is it dangerous to apply for OPT during my AOS process?? I have to work a.s.a.p that's why I am asking...
(I talked to International student office, and they do not know!)

Thanks for your responses, they are important to me..

 

[shariifka]

Thanks again and farewell to you and everybody else.

A Farewell to the Friends!

Hi Friends,

As it is said "All good things must come to an end!"
This is my last post, I do not intent to make another
one. That's it for me.

It has been seven months since I joined the forum.
Even though I had read DV 2008, DV 2009 threads
and was following DV 2010 thread I only joined at end
of February 2010 after my DV application was accepted.

I read my first immigration book in 1995 and before
this DV AOS application had had 3 previous applications.
The irony is that I have rights from birth to US Citizenship.
Due to the facts that were out of my control no application
was done on my behalf. Since it would take around eight
years, I have not followed that route. My last application
had been pending for six years. When I learned that I won
DV 2010, I decided to withdraw my pending EB 3 application
and file DV AOS application.

Since I was grandfathered under section 245 (i) I could not
leave US and my family did not have visas I have decided
to do DV AOS for myself in US and DV CP (FTJ) for my family
in Turkey. I should mention that it is very rare.

Even though most of the lawyers I have talked to told me that
I was not eligible and USCIS has not given me a straight forward
answer on my eligibility, after my search I have decided to take
the risk. It has been a very tough seven months for me.

Thank God, at the end I and my family as one AOS and three CP
got our cards on time before the fiscal year ended. We have a
new challenge now to learn to live as a family anew. May God
help us doing that.

First of all, I thank each and every one of you who has been
supporting me in public and in private with good wishes and
prayers.

I thank the host of the forum Mr. Khanna and his staff,
thank you for having this free public forum.

I thank the public servants of the US Government who
have helped me when I needed the most.

I thank the seniors of DV 2008 AOS Only and DV 2009
AOS Only threads, I learned a lot from you guys.

I also thank members of DV 2010 AOS Only thread.
I won't mention any names not to forget to mention
anyone. I have probably liked some of you more than
the others and some of you may be have not like me
as much. Despite ups and downs this thread has been
"home" to me.

After joining the forum I have decided that it would be
"the right thing" just to stick around and to "pay it forward"
by helping the applicants out until the end of this Fiscal Year.
Later I have decided to do it even if I didn't get the card for
one reason or another. I have forced my conditions to be able
to keep my promise.

Some statistics, posts in previous DV threads until end of FY:
DV 2007 AOS Only 23 pages,
DV 2008 AOS Only 67 pages,
DV 2009 AOS Only 76 pages,
DV 2010 AOS Only 256 + pages
So, hopefully we have done our part this FY.

As they say "All good things must come to an end!"

Farewell my dear friends...

...on my last day, I should end my words as follows:

Praise be to God who has sent
Moses with Torah,
Jesus with Bible,
Muhammad with Qur'an.
God is the One and Only.
There is no deity except Him...