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Hello Everybody,
I have been checking this forum from time to time. Because of personal circumstances, I had not decided to go for AOS; But now those circumstances have changed so I will proceed to my AOS. I know that I way behind in the process, but I going to do my best to make possible. With God's help of course.
Since I am very delayed in the process, I will appreciate any help in order to facilitate the preparation of documents; specifically if anybody can post or send me a private message with word file templates or scanned documents that I can use as a guide. Of course, you need to remove any personal information from those documents.
I feel kind of ashamed of myself of asking for that, but I am really in a hurry and I know this will be a very time-consuming process. Specially now-days that I am in the middle of the preparation for my dissertation defense.
Thanks very much to all of you, and God Bless you abundantly.
Hi scaraballo!!! Welcome to this forum)
Ok, I think the first thing you need to do is to pay 375 $ to DOS (for each person) and do your medical exam!!! You need to find a doctor who is authorized to do med exam for USCIS here's a link to find a doctor (https://egov.uscis.gov/crisgwi/go?action=offices.type&OfficeLocator.office_type=CIV) A doctor has to fill the form I-693 and give the original to you in the sealed envelop and one copy to you for your records!!! Do it as soon as possible, you can do you med exam in 2-3 day, if you don't need any vaccinations! Then you need to file the following form I-485 and g-325a (download the latest version http://www.uscis.gov/files/form) also you can file I-765 (Application for Employment Authorization) and I-131 (Application for Travel Documents) but they are optional, so it's up to you! Also you need to prepare some documents. This is my cover letter to USCIS, so you will see what documents you need.
January 27, 2010
US Citizenship and Immigration Service
Chicago, IL 60680-4120
RE: ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS DIVERSITY VISA 2010
Case number: 2010EU00016xxx
Name: LAST NAME, FIRST NAME MIDDLE NAME
Date of Birth: Month dd, yyyy
Dear Officer,
The following materials are submitted in support of the Application for Adjustment of Status through Diversity Visa Program. In support of this application, please find the following documents:
1. Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status along with a check in the amount of $930 (filing fee) and a check in the amount of $80 (Fingerprint fee).
2. Form I-693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record (sealed envelope).
3. Photocopy of the government issued Birth Certificate with its English translation.
4. Photocopy of Gymnasium Leaving Certificate with its English translation.
5. Photocopy of Bachelor’s Diploma with its English translation.
6. Photocopy of Specialist’s Diploma with its English translation.
7. Photocopy of Specialist’s Diploma with its English translation.
8. Photocopy of Labor Agreement with its English translation.
9. Photocopy of Work Record Book with its English translation.
10. Letter of Employment and last year Income Tax Return.
11. Photocopy of the passport and I-94.
12. Police Clearance with its English translation.
13. Photocopy of Military Certificate with its English translation.
14. Form G-325A, Biographic Information.
15. Photocopy of Diversity Visa Notification Letter.
16. Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization.
17. Form I-131, Application for Travel Document.
18. Two color passport-style photos.
Thank you for your kind consideration.
Sincerely,
Name
Address
Tellephone number
When you send you documents for AOS to USCIS you need to send them also check or money order for I-485 and fingerprints, total it's 1010$ for each person!
Ok, summery
1. Send 375$ to DOS for each person
2. Do your med exam
3. Prepare documents for USCIS
when med exam is done and the documents are ready, send them to USCIS in Chicago, you can send you documents without receipt from DOS, in my case it was good, they didn't return my package.
I think for the beginning it's enough)) Good luck!!!