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sagarghimire said:
Hi Sob,
Did you get you NL2? I am also waiting for one.
Thanks,
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do not worry guys I got my letter after 2 months. I called them 2 weeks before I received
my second letter and they said they will send my second letter 2 months before my case number becomes current!! (I think she meant at latest). then 2 weeks later, I got my letter. The letter comes in FEDEX envelope.
So don't worry, if you are call them and ask them if everything is in order.
 
Has anybody who submitted the forms to KCC traveled outside US yet? Any positive feedback on travel before starting i-485 application?
 
Dear All,
I am a DV 2011 winner, and congratulation to all who have won too :-)..happy for you..My question is , i am in an F-1 visa status now and i have already got my 2NL and am about to file my I-485 (have not filed it yet) , before filing my I 485..i was trying to visit my sister in ireland but am really confused if i should travel and if there is a risk while returning to the US. Since i have shown immigration intention ..that could really get me in trouble wouldn't it? Please reply
CN: 2011ASxxx16xxx
5/25/10 - 1st NL
6/13/10 - Sent DSP-122 + 2 photos + Barcode to KCC
6/17/10 - Delivery Confirmation
7/18/10 - 2nd NL
 
Dear All,
I am a DV 2011 winner, and congratulation to all who have won too :-)..happy for you..My question is , i am in an F-1 visa status now and i have already got my 2NL and am about to file my I-485 (have not filed it yet) , before filing my I 485..i was trying to visit my sister in ireland but am really confused if i should travel and if there is a risk while returning to the US. Since i have shown immigration intention ..that could really get me in trouble wouldn't it? Please reply
CN: 2011ASxxx16xxx
5/25/10 - 1st NL
6/13/10 - Sent DSP-122 + 2 photos + Barcode to KCC
6/17/10 - Delivery Confirmation
7/18/10 - 2nd NL
 
If you don't have to travel don't do it. Your immigration intent is now clearer than ever. Do not risk your opportunity. God willing, you will be able to visit your sister freely very soon.
 
Hi guys,

I want to ask one question.
When we file the I-134, do we need to bring proof that the person supporting us actually has a connection to us? like family, for example?
Or we just bring the I-134 without them care who the person is?
Thanks!!
 
Moye said:
If you don't have to travel don't do it. Your immigration intent is now clearer than ever. Do not risk your opportunity. God willing, you will be able to visit your sister freely very soon.
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Do you know someone who lost their F-1 status at the port of entry in a similar situation or you are just reasoning?
 
keepkeep said:
Hi guys,

I want to ask one question.
When we file the I-134, do we need to bring proof that the person supporting us actually has a connection to us? like family, for example?
Or we just bring the I-134 without them care who the person is?
Thanks!!
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You need to prove that at least you know the person sponsoring you. It might not be you know the person physically but it could be through a family or friend who introduced/contacted that person on your behalf. Some consular officers sometimes ask questions about your sponsor, e.g. how did you know your sponsor, his work, his family, address, the last time you met him, etc.

Your sponsor can be anybody so far as the person has agreed to sponsor you but you need to know a little bit about him/her. That person can be a relative or friend or a person you don't know but was contacted by a friend or relative on your behalf.
 
DV fee payment form??

Hi,
I decided to send my DV fees of $440 now. But what form do I fill out along with the payment check? KCC said the form can be found online at their website, but I could not find it. And you mentioned about the form and self addressed envelope. Can you tell me where I can find these info regarding the detailed steps for sending $440 to DOS?
Thank you so much.
keepkeep said:
I just called the KCC, and the officer said that I need to send another cashier's check in the amount of $65 (the fee difference) like the first time, along with the form and self addressed envelope.
They will then stamp the form and send it to us as our receipt.
The procedure is the same as the first payment.
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You can go to dvselectee.state.gov and find Adjustment Of Status Fee Payment. The form has all the details you might need.


bluesky1111 said:
Hi,
I decided to send my DV fees of $440 now. But what form do I fill out along with the payment check? KCC said the form can be found online at their website, but I could not find it. And you mentioned about the form and self addressed envelope. Can you tell me where I can find these info regarding the detailed steps for sending $440 to DOS?
Thank you so much.
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What form did you use to send the fees for the first time?

bluesky1111 said:
Hi,
I decided to send my DV fees of $440 now. But what form do I fill out along with the payment check? KCC said the form can be found online at their website, but I could not find it. And you mentioned about the form and self addressed envelope. Can you tell me where I can find these info regarding the detailed steps for sending $440 to DOS?
Thank you so much.
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bluesky,

The link with all the information and instructions is below:

http://www.travel.state.gov/visa/visa_4763.html

The procedure is same as it was for $375 (per my conversation with KCC). Make sure you send either Cashier's Check or Money Order (with your case number noted). They do not accept personal checks.
bluesky1111 said:
Hi,
I decided to send my DV fees of $440 now. But what form do I fill out along with the payment check? KCC said the form can be found online at their website, but I could not find it. And you mentioned about the form and self addressed envelope. Can you tell me where I can find these info regarding the detailed steps for sending $440 to DOS?
Thank you so much.
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dv_e,

We do not need real life examples to make wise decisions. When you were interviewed for F1 visa, you were required to prove that you will stay in the US only temporarily as F1 status clearly means you have no intentions to immigrate as compared to other dual intent statuses. Filing for 485 clearly means you would like to immigrate and live and work in the US which completely contradicts your current non-immigrant status. There are NO clear guidance from USCIS about this matter but read the following, it will be helpful to you:

http://www.murthy.com/news/n_f1saos.html

Bottom line:
"Current immigration law provides little, if any, guidance on the maintenance of F-1 status while applying for adjustment of status. Students in this situation should be cautious when making any decisions pertaining to F-1 status issues. While it appears students are allowed to maintain their F-1 status while applications for adjustment of status are pending, each person's situation is unique and may require advice from legal counsel. Since there is no clear-cut law or guidance, the safest course for an F-1 student is to obtain the Advance Parole and the EAD, or have a backup dual-intent status, like the H1B or H-4, to be on the safe side." ~Murthy Law Firm.

Hence, steer clear from any hindrances that may put your status in jeopardy.
dv_e said:
Do you know someone who lost their F-1 status at the port of entry in a similar situation or you are just reasoning?
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