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DV 2011 AOS Only

yes... don't leave the country with no advance parole, because once you apply for adjustment of status your non-immigrant status become invalid to reentry the US.
btw which country are you from?
 
I received a NL as well and planning to pursue AOS. Currently, I am on F-1 Student Visa and will start my OPT in August. When I called USCIS, they did not have any objections about applying for AOS but at the same time they did not confirm that F1 students are eligible for it. Anyways, when I contacted DOS, they confirmed that I should send them DS-122 + 2 photos and should wait for the DOS $375 fee untill my case number is current. They also said I should write in my local USCIS office address in the Question 4 in form DS-122. However, when I checked the instructions for form I-485, which I will eventually file, it says that DV winners should file their forms to the Chicago field Office. DOS said file to your own local office, this is confusing!!!

EU0000XXX7
 
Izzy120 said:
Thank you axldai, the letter was dated April 26, 2010. Also, I just got off the phone with USCIS, I spoke with two people, both were super nice. The person I spoke to regarding AOS for DV explained the whole process of AOS for me. And I just wanted to share that with you guys. We do need to pay the $375 per person to DOS in St. Louis and they will send us a receipt which we will need to send along the AOS packet when our visa numbers become current (that way they will know it is for DV). She also said that I need to send DS 230 for each person along with the AOS packet for each person. Once they have received it and it goes into process they will notify us for further procedures and for fingerprinting.

Thanks.
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what do you mean by "She also said that I need to send DS 230 for each person along with the AOS packet for each person." ?

I was under impression that DS230 should be sent to KCC before we file I-485
 
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Somebody Please advise
Can I send the payment directly to KCC in order to prevent any confusion or should I not?
 
Well, that is basically what she (the lady from DV dept. at USCIS) told me. And I also called KCC after I spoke with the USCIS lady, the KCC lady told me if I am going to do AOS then I only need to send DSP122+barcode sheet+2 photos for each person and NOT the DS 230 (I told her I am married and I don't need to send DS 230 at all right?), she said, "you don't need to send DS230 if you are going to do AOS." You can call them up yourself and see what they tell you.
 
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I will rephrase my question more clearly. I am on F-1 Visa and will graduate August 2010. I already filed for Optional Practical Training (OPT) and will start mid-August working as a PostDoc. My case number is 2011EU00002XXX, so I am expecting to file I-485 sometime around November. Do I have to report to my school that I filed I-485 at the time then file for a new EAD based on I-485? Or should I just keep my current EAD at the time? If I don't report filing I-485 to my school, will this place me out of status?
 
i just received my letter super excited though confused.... i'm currently an international student with a visa in the US, and if I file for "change in visa status" instead of going back to my country and applying from there, does that mean that i cant leave the us until my application goes through in order for it not to be rejected? I hope this isnt the case as I need to get home in december and i'll be doing a study abroad semester in korea for 4 months in 2011. anyone knows how this works? also, the application guide online says that i've got to wait for my case number to appear on the bulletin and then send in my application, but does this apply to us as well as I'm only applying for a visa status change? any idea? my case no: 2011AS00008XXX....

Thanks in advance!
 
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contented! said:
i just received my letter super excited though confused.... i'm currently an international student with a visa in the US, and if I file for "change in visa status" instead of going back to my country and applying from there, does that mean that i cant leave the us until my application goes through in order for it not to be rejected? I hope this isnt the case as I need to get home in december and i'll be doing a study abroad semester in korea for 4 months in 2011. anyone knows how this works? also, the application guide online says that i've got to wait for my case number to appear on the bulletin and then send in my application, but does this apply to us as well as I'm only applying for a visa status change? any idea? my case no: 2011AS00008XXX....

Thanks in advance!
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congratulations...

Yes, once you filed adjustment of status, don't leave the country unless you get advance parole from USCIS

btw which country are you from?
 
Hi Guys,

Congratulations to all winners. My case number is DV2011EU00006XXX and I will file AOS.
I got my brown envelope last week and I found the notification letter and the barcode page.
However, I did not find "the self adhesive label" mentioned in previous postings. I will appreciate
if anyone can type here what is written on the label exactly. Is it just the KCC address, if so what is it?
Is the case number also written?

Many thanks...
 
I have been reading this forum for 2 hours...

What I understand is this: First: send form DSP 122 to KCC. Second: I am married, should I fill out DS 230 and send also to KCC? (this I still am unsure). Third: make the payment of 375 (per person) to DOS. Am I correct so far?

Fourth, confirm with a local USCIS if I am eligible to adjust status. Then continue the process with them as long as my case number and a visa is available for me at that moment. But please explain cause I dont get how you guys calculate when your visa will be current. My case number is: 2011EU00008842.

Please correct me if I am wrong.
 
The self adhesive label says: DEPARTMENT OF STATE - KENTUCKY CONSULAR CENTER (KCC) - 3505 North Highway 25W - Williamsburg, Kentucky 40769 - U.S.A. I guess you can just write the address on the envelope.
 
Moye said:
I have been reading this forum for 2 hours...

What I understand is this: First: send form DSP 122 to KCC. Second: I am married, should I fill out DS 230 and send also to KCC? (this I still am unsure). Third: make the payment of 375 (per person) to DOS. Am I correct so far?

Fourth, confirm with a local USCIS if I am eligible to adjust status. Then continue the process with them as long as my case number and a visa is available for me at that moment. But please explain cause I dont get how you guys calculate when your visa will be current. My case number is: 2011EU00008842.

Please correct me if I am wrong.
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First, you should call USCIS immediately to confirm your eligibility to adjust status.
Second, you should send DSP-122+DSP-230 (for you and your wife)+ 2 photos (for you and your wife) + barcode sheet to KCC. You don't need to send DSP-230 if you're single, but since you're married please do send it.
Third, make $375 X 2 (for you and wife) to DOS. Include a self-addressed stamped envelope in your payment package to the DOS.
Fourth, wait for your second NL from KCC for dates to do biometric
 
lucky2011 said:
First, you should call USCIS immediately to confirm your eligibility to adjust status.
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Hi, Lucky!!!! Did you personally call USCIS? Did they confirm your eligibility????? I am wondering, because i didn't. I sent already first 2 letters without any confirmation! Thank you! Looking forward to hear your response. Thank you!!!!
 
Hello everyone! Thanks so much for sharing the information, it's really helpful! My wife got the NL, the number is 17xxx. We are planning to do the AOS. I have the following questions, any help is greatly appreciated.
1. How to find out if I can start my application? (i.e. I went to the visa bulletin and the number for Europe is 31000)
2. Do you think with this number it is better to do the consular way?
3. Should I submit the AOS fee of $375 and DS-122 at the same time?
4. After I do this what is the next step?

Thanks so much!
 
as per Page 9 of I-485 instructions:

If you are H,L,V or K3/K4 non immigrant, who continues to maintain his or her status, you may travel on valid H,L,V or K3/K4 visa without obtaining advance parole
 
mechta said:
Hi, Lucky!!!! Did you personally call USCIS? Did they confirm your eligibility????? I am wondering, because i didn't. I sent already first 2 letters without any confirmation! Thank you! Looking forward to hear your response. Thank you!!!!
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Hi Mechta,
Don't worry !!! Pretty much you are eligible to adjust status as long as you have at least a high school diploma or 2 years of work experience. That's exactly what the USCIS representative told me. You don't have to call USCIS to confirm your eligibilty. If you have at least a high school diploma or 2 years of work experience as categorized by the Department of labour, then you are eligible to adjust status.
 
Hey guys... Where do you take the following info from???? I am just copying it from last person before me. I have seen everybody shows like a history or status of the case...

Example taken from person before me:
CN: 2011AF24XXX
04/24/10: Received NL from KCC
04/28/10: Mailed DS-122 + Barcode + 2 photos to KCC

Where do you get this from?
 
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