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Guys,
I hate to bring this up now but I just noticed it today, for those submitting the I-131 Advance Parole document, part 7 indicates/directs that applicants should write on a separate sheet of paper why they qualify for Advance Parole. This might not be a big deal but I just wrote a simple letter that I have been unable to travel to my home country for 7 years and needed to see my parents and siblings. I attached it to the I-131 form. That should suffice,hopefully.
 
Khayat,
Your Resume irrespective should help your case, if it does not, it surely will not harm it. The whole essence of the DV lottery is to get well educated, qualified people that will add to the workforce here in the US, people who will get jobs and lay taxes, if not the lottery would have been for just anybody not educated & experienced people stated as condition for GC. Your Resume might not help financially in terms of demonstrating financial ability to support yourself, only an affidavit of support, bank statement, assets, stocks/shares will do that. I am sending in my Resume. Hope this helps.
 
Dear All,

Thank you so much for your insights especially to: Izzy120, Khayat, Lucky2011, leongsce and natta for your support and help. 1 week left for those who are current in October, I just have a small question: still I didn't receive NL2 and I have all my packages done, so can I still send package to Chicago?
 
Natta,
Either one is ok, I personally have preference for knowing that someone received and signed for my packages, I can also track it and get the name of the officer that received it, I did this with all my petitions sent to St.Albans in VT for my F-1 application. I always use Fedex or UPS. It might be slightly more expensive but it works for me. Either one is good though.
 
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Dalerpulatov,
I called KCC and spoke to an officer who informed me that I do not need the NL 2 to process my GC. According to him, the system has been updated to reflect that am adjusting my status and not doing CP. Since 911 the systems have been so integrated to reduce systemic loopholes, it's highly networked so if your DS-122 has been sent to KCC and you laid DOS, you can send your package to Chicago without NL2, am sending mine without it, unless it arrives in the mail before the 30th, you are in good company. Izzy and others have addressed this issue repeatedly, am merely reiterating all they said.
 
I-94

Hi guys,

i hope someone will be able to help.

i went to the Bahamas for the memorial day week end. At miami airport, the staff did not take away my I-94. My friend took another flight. And the staff did take her I-94 and the immigration gave her a new one upon her arrival back to the states. I drove to Niagara falls in Canada for 4 of July. When I drove back to nyc, again, no new I-94.
I left the US territory twice since february 15,2010 and did not get new I-94.

If they check my entries and see that my I-94 edited on february 15 does not match my last entry on July 4, could that be an issue in the process of the AOS?

thank you
Frenchiechs
 
Hi sica,

It looks fine. But just some suggestions:

Address it to:
Attn: Adjudicating Officer
I-485 Application to Adjust Status
U. S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

as the actual processing of your case will take place in NBC.

Also, replace the in reference to with:
RE: Verification of Employment for <EMPLOYEE NAME>

since the letter is about your employment verification.

Good Luck!

sica1983 said:
Hello everybody,

I am posting here a sample emplyment letter that I would like to include in my AOS package.Does this look OK to you or what else should I include?
Thank you!




September 23rd, 2010


US Department of Homeland Security
United States Citizenship and Immigration Service
Attn: AOS 131 South Dearborn - 3rd Floor Chicago, IL 60603-5517


Re: Adjustment Of Status <name>
Dear Sir or Madam:

This letter is to confirm that <name> is employed with us as a full time <job>. She has been working at <institution name> since August 15, 2009 and her annual salary is $.......

<name> performs the following duties:
-.......................................................................................................


Please feel free to contact us if your office should require any further information.

Sincerely,



<name and signature who sign the letter>
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Lucky,

Thanks for the effort! They seem to have ignored my requests as well. :(

lucky2011 said:
Hey guys,

I've been asking the moderators of this "Great" forum to make this thread sticky, but they have ignored my request each time. Maybe we all need to call on them into action. You can find their usernames at the bottom of the Lottery Visas - DV section page.
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Khayat,

I agree, if it is a strong recommendation letter then go ahead by all means include it. I think it will do more good than harm. Good Luck!

lucky2011 said:
I think it would definitely help especially if the letter comes from your employer and can praise you as a valuable and productive employee. Remember Norkira from DV-2010 AOS? He got his GC without interview because his employer was able to provide a strong, enthusiastic letter about him. Anyway, I'm sure any recommendation letter would do nothing but help your case.
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Natta,

USCIS wants you to send standard USPS mail (that can be dropped off without signatures) to the PO Box address.

Expedited mails and those requiring signatures/proof of delivery (usually Fedex, UPS, and USPS Express mails will require one) have to be sent to the one with the street address. If you intend to send your mail via USPS Express mail (since it requires signature), you should send it to the one with the street address.

Good Luck!

natta said:
Ok, so 8 more days before we send the AOS package to Chicago.
I have a question regarding the adress. I saw somewhere in the forum that if you send with USPS there is one adress of a PO box and if you send with UPS or Fedex, there is another adress. Which one will you be using guys. I just want to make sure I got the right adress.
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Tuscany,

Thanks! But I know you don't mean it! :D Anyway, make sure you make someone else go over it too, you never know what you'll find! Make sure everything is signed and dated, all boxes are checked, and all answers completed (this is for everyone else too). Make sure to clearly write on the envelope:
I-485 Application to Adjust Status
for your full name, 2011 DV Lottery Winner,
DV Case #XXXX
since Chicago Lockbox also gets many other kinds of applications.

Good Luck!
Tuscany said:
Guys,
Even though I have not been active in the past few weeks, I agree absolutely about Izzy's resourcefulness. Great to have her in our corner. Kodus to you our friend. Wishing u guys the best, I finally got EVERYTHING in the envelope today, addressed it and will seal it only when Izzy tells me to do so, should I, my immigration consultant? Waiting for your answer.
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Tuscany said:
Guys,
I hate to bring this up now but I just noticed it today, for those submitting the I-131 Advance Parole document, part 7 indicates/directs that applicants should write on a separate sheet of paper why they qualify for Advance Parole. This might not be a big deal but I just wrote a simple letter that I have been unable to travel to my home country for 7 years and needed to see my parents and siblings. I attached it to the I-131 form. That should suffice,hopefully.
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tuscany,
i see that you have a 2 digit cn. you will get your gc pretty quickly. unless you are considering travelling out of the country while you are in process, you may not need the ap.
 
khayat said:
Leon,

The thing is my resume is not probably like yours full of work experiences. Mine is more publications, lots of presentations, dual degrees, score and stuff. I don't know if it would convince them financially...
whatcha think?
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khayat,
just submit it. no harm. it's not to prove your financial standing but at least it shows your capabilities and track record. for all you know your ao might take interest in your abilities.
 
Dalerpulatov,

I agree with Tuscany, as long as you have the NL1 and the Receipt for DV Processing Fee, you are good to go.

Good Luck and stop stressing!!!

dalerpulatov said:
Dear All,

Thank you so much for your insights especially to: Izzy120, Khayat, Lucky2011, leongsce and natta for your support and help. 1 week left for those who are current in October, I just have a small question: still I didn't receive NL2 and I have all my packages done, so can I still send package to Chicago?
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Frenchiechs,

You don’t have to turn in your I-94 upon exit and get a new I-94 upon re-entry if you are traveling (for less than 30 days) to Canada, Mexico and the adjacent islands of the Caribbean (including the Bahamas). Even if you do, and you are given a new one, then you are fine. Some people turn it in thinking it is necessary. But you have to be careful when handing over your I-94, before you do, always ask if you will be given a new one upon your return.

You could include the pages with “entry stamps” into US with your AoS package, that way you are good to go...

frenchiechs said:
Hi guys,

i hope someone will be able to help.

i went to the Bahamas for the memorial day week end. At miami airport, the staff did not take away my I-94. My friend took another flight. And the staff did take her I-94 and the immigration gave her a new one upon her arrival back to the states. I drove to Niagara falls in Canada for 4 of July. When I drove back to nyc, again, no new I-94.
I left the US territory twice since february 15,2010 and did not get new I-94.

If they check my entries and see that my I-94 edited on february 15 does not match my last entry on July 4, could that be an issue in the process of the AOS?

thank you
Frenchiechs
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Hey Izzy120,
I called in to KCC this morning inorder to ask the procedure to change my processing from AOS to CP.The lady who was answering my call told me that I have to turn in DSP 122 again as soon as possible.She only asked me to mention my Name ,Case number and DOB.She told me that I would be receiving my NL2 on the very address I will be providing in that form if my case number becomes Current.That means ,if i put my current address in USA ,i will be able to receive my letter over here and fly back.I asked her whether I would be receiving any phone call about my interview date.She said "No" but i believe its a matter of that time .I will mention my phone number in that form where it says its optional,so may be i can expect a call too.You never know in that case.
So what do you suggest Izzy.
Since my case number is such a high number by now i think CP would be better for me and i can fly back ,if i have to for being on the safe side.Man I can tell you,how good I felt by knowing that.But all the credit goes to this forum and person like you who are ready to help.
Still I need your suggestions guys,please feel free to review my thought and comment.Thank you.
 
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