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DV 2011 AOS Only

luganskman said:
Hey guys, If you will read my transcription you will notes that I had my 2nd letter based on AOS fees only. And my attorney swear that I don't have to send any forms to KCC (I don't agree with her, because I called to KCC by myself and was tald that I must send DSP122 ) but fact is that I received that letter before I sent that form. Besides that I called to KCC after I send my form to KCC and asked them did they received my forms or not and had an answer: ' I believe that we received your forms and we are working on them'. Than I asked how long it will take to work on my forms and was told that it will take up to 8 weeks. So, WHAT TYPE OF WORK they are doing in my case if I received all my Notification letters and payed fees ($375) + additional one ($65) and did received receipts with PAID stamp on them? I think we must for sure pay AOS fees and we can do it without waiting 2nd letter. It's my opinion based on my experience.
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YOU ARE hanging on to a lawyer??....well.... good for you!!
For those who are doing AoS, 2nd NL has no particular useful purpose. (you'll find it out when you get it eventually)
You do not need it to send in your i-485 pack. NL1 winner notification is the most important.
When you send in your DSP 122, they 'process' and make ready the 'KCC-DV winner's file' that would one day make its way to your FO, if and when an IO reqst it from KCC.
Don't wait for 2nd NL to send in your i-485 and you don't have to include it in that pack either.

Best !
 
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Friendly Reminder

Just a FYI:

1. Payment for I-485:
Checks/money orders must be made payable to US Department of Homeland Security OR U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Note: with personal check, you will be able to see when it is cashed out, but with money order, it maybe faster by a day or two than compared to payment by personal check.

2. If you want to be texted/e-mailed for acceptance of your AOS at lockbox, complete and submit along with your AOS package (place one on top of the package):
Form G-1145, E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance.

3. Make sure you read and re-read your forms before sending, if possible, ask someone else to go over them. Provide consistent and accurate information. Do NOT provide more information than needed unless you think it will have a positive impact on your application.

4. Make copies for your own records (copy after you sign). Do not send anything original unless specifically asked for. Make a separate folder/record with all the original documents.

5. Note on your cover letter/check list: Include "ORIGINAL SUBMISSION" plus indicate it is for 2011 DV, your name and CN and on your envelope as well.

6. For organizing more than one AOS packages, you may use two hole punch on top and use fasteners separately (not required but that is how they will eventually wind up), use tabs on the bottom to separate/indicate supporting evidence, if you really feel like it, but don't go nuts over this, organize however way you feel comfortable with, but avoid using heavy duty staples, or anything that cannot be easily removed/disassembled (such as folders or binders).

7. Don't do everything in one day, sometimes people eventually find out missing stuffs after they mail it...just from the stress of it all.

8. Last but not the least, check to make sure the forms are up-to-date and currently accepted editions.

Good Luck!
 
Hey izzy, thanks for all the tips, you are such a nice person and spend so much time in educating everyone on the forum. I wish you all the luck in the world :)
 
NuvF said:
YOU ARE hanging on to a lawyer??....well.... good for you!!
For those who are doing AoS, 2nd NL has no particular useful purpose. (you'll find it out when you get it eventually)
You do not need it to send in your i-485 pack. NL1 winner notification is the most important.
When you send in your DSP 122, they 'process' and make ready the 'KCC-DV winner's file' that would one day make its way to your FO, if and when an IO reqst it from KCC.
Don't wait for 2nd NL to send in your i-485 and you don't have to include it in that pack either.

Best !
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You are right! Hanging on my lawyer it is not good idea at all (can not say in English what I'm thinking in my native language about it). I regret that I have one. You can see it from previous posts. I just trying to say the same that you are saying: second letter is not important as first one and we can do our filing of AOS forms without it.

Best!
 
I called today to KCC about changing mailing adress. He told me that I have to change it on form DS-122 and they will send Nl2 after that. But on luganskman signature I see that he recieved his NL2 before sending DS-122. Why?
I asked how long it takes. answer: 8-12 weeks.
 
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Dear All,,
First of all good luck to everyone for the Green card process. I am myself sending the payment to DOS this week and was wondering apart for the form in the 2nd NL, how many stamps must be there in the envelope that will be mailed back to us. And does a cashier check mean like a general bank check..and what things should be mentioned in the check. (like CN and the name). And are these the only three documents that needs to be sent.. Thank you for all your help and once again. Good luck..god bless you..

sdang003
 
sdang003 said:
Dear All,,
First of all good luck to everyone for the Green card process. I am myself sending the payment to DOS this week and was wondering apart for the form in the 2nd NL, how many stamps must be there in the envelope that will be mailed back to us. And does a cashier check mean like a general bank check..and what things should be mentioned in the check. (like CN and the name). And are these the only three documents that needs to be sent.. Thank you for all your help and once again. Good luck..god bless you..

sdang003
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sdang003,
you should stick a stamp on a self addressed envelope. they will stamp the receipt that you mailed to them with the check and mail it back to you in your self addressed envelope.
yes write your cn on the check.
 
Dear All,

I have received NL1 and sent DSP 122, DS 230 and barcode to KCC. I'm still waiting for NL2, my question is should I make a payment of $440 to Department of State before NL2 or after NL2. What is your advice?

2011EU000057XX
July 08, 2010-NL1
August 12, 2010-DSP 122, DS 230 and barcode to KCC
September 4, 2010- still waiting for NL 2
 
Dalerepulatov,

yes!! your case is current in less than a month. you need to make the 440$ payment ASAP if you want to submit your AOS on time. it takes up to 4 weeks for the fee to be processed and you need it to submit your application for AOS.

dalerpulatov said:
Dear All,

I have received NL1 and sent DSP 122, DS 230 and barcode to KCC. I'm still waiting for NL2, my question is should I make a payment of $440 to Department of State before NL2 or after NL2. What is your advice?

2011EU000057XX
July 08, 2010-NL1
August 12, 2010-DSP 122, DS 230 and barcode to KCC
September 4, 2010- still waiting for NL 2
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sdang,

Do what leongsce said. Also, Cashier check is NOT the general bank check (personal check). Go to the bank and tell them what you want. They will help you. Take the PC-160 (the form that came with NL2) to the bank and show them if you think might help better.

Please write down your signature and status so that the forum can help you better



sdang003 said:
Dear All,,
First of all good luck to everyone for the Green card process. I am myself sending the payment to DOS this week and was wondering apart for the form in the 2nd NL, how many stamps must be there in the envelope that will be mailed back to us. And does a cashier check mean like a general bank check..and what things should be mentioned in the check. (like CN and the name). And are these the only three documents that needs to be sent.. Thank you for all your help and once again. Good luck..god bless you..

sdang003
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For first class/regular mail it is just a 44 cent stamp on the top right conner.

sdang003 said:
Dear All,,
First of all good luck to everyone for the Green card process. I am myself sending the payment to DOS this week and was wondering apart for the form in the 2nd NL, how many stamps must be there in the envelope that will be mailed back to us. And does a cashier check mean like a general bank check..and what things should be mentioned in the check. (like CN and the name). And are these the only three documents that needs to be sent.. Thank you for all your help and once again. Good luck..god bless you..

sdang003
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FYI skin test can be done multiple times, it doesn't hurt, it's just useless.

So I did the medicals, which amounted to the blood test and chest X-ray (as it turns out I had a positive test before). X-ray results were OK I guess, the doc just told me I was good to go.

And that's it, I have my envelope.

NuvF said:
If you were tested on the skin for TB and was positive, you should NEVER in the future allow anyone to do any more skin test but show the previous +ve result......at least this is what the advise I got when i was tested positive with the skin test.

But isnt it funny.....ppl in US doing AoS...they are tested for skin, x ray and medication etc.
Ppl in CP its ONLY x ray and allowed to come. What nonesense!!

Those who get +ve skin test, the jist of the medical advise I got from number of my own medical sources is the it is good thing you're doing for your self if you fully take the well proven INH 6-9 mos regime. This is 'cos if in the future with some illness your immune system is compromised, the inert TB in you will not affect you the way otherwise it would if you have had the INH.
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sob said:
So I did the medicals, which amounted to the blood test and chest X-ray (as it turns out I had a positive test before). X-ray results were OK I guess, the doc just told me I was good to go.

And that's it, I have my envelope.
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Sob,

Could you clarify what was your blood test result, positive or negative? Thanks.
 
Dear Leongsce,
Where do i write the CN on the check? Beside the DOS (Name)? Thank you for all your help. Congratulations!! on receiving the green card.
 
Feel,
Thank you for you reply. Hey in your signature what does is mean by FO: Undecided ? And do we write U.S. Department of State and beside it we write out CN? Thanks for any help.
feel said:
For first class/regular mail it is just a 44 cent stamp on the top right conner.
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Dear all,

I recently changed my address. My previous address was where i received my 2 NL. So i was wondering i should notify to KCC or USCIS about the change. I am yet to send the DOS fee. I am about to send it. So i my address now on the envelope that i will be sending to US DOS will be the new one. Right? And now what will be my next step ? Preparing the documents? Please reply. thank you so much for all your help and good luck for the ones whose numbers are current. Thanks

Sdang003
 
sdang,
I sent a personal check and it was accepted.

armanio

2011EU00002XXX
April 24, 2010-NL1
May 15, 2010-DSP 122, and barcode to KCC
July 15, 2010- recieved NL 2
Aug. 23, 2010 - send $440 overnight
Aug. 27,2010 - Done with Medical Exam
Sept. 2, 2010 - received DOS receipt
 
Thanks

khayat said:
Dalerepulatov,

yes!! your case is current in less than a month. you need to make the 440$ payment ASAP if you want to submit your AOS on time. it takes up to 4 weeks for the fee to be processed and you need it to submit your application for AOS.
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Thank you very much for your advice, I will send cashier's check ASAP
 
Dear All,

First of all, congratulations to everyone for being selected for further processing. Second, I have a question regarding the requirement for AOS. One of the requirements is to send "Copy of the principal applicant's selection letter for the diversity visa lottery from DOS",



Is "Copy of the principal applicant's selection letter for the diversity visa lottery from DOS" in NL1 or NL2? The reason why I'm asking it, I still didn't receive NL2 and my case is current in October.

Thirdly, let's assume I didn't receive NL2 by October. How do you think can I still send my AOS package without having NL2 in October?


2011EU000057XX
July 08, 2010-NL1
August 12, 2010-DSP 122, DS 230 and barcode to KCC
September 4, 2010- still waiting for NL 2
 
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