DV 2011 AOS Only
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frenchiechs
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dear Tuscany,
i love your post!
dear Capeolive,
you are a great example for us to believe and persevere no matter what.thank you for being on these forums
Dear winners 2011,
24 hours chrono.....
best of luck to all of us!
Thank you much Capeolive,
You are the best. Please stick around once in a while for us. god bless ya.
You are the best. Please stick around once in a while for us. god bless ya.
Hi Guys,
My visa # 2011EUXXXX1XXX will be current tomorrow and I am still scrambling to put the package together. There are still few things I am not sure about. Hopefully somebody here knows the answer?
* If I sent a bank check do I need two checks of $1010 each?
* In regards to the A# - Both me and my wife have had 2 OPTs and have 2 different A#s. Are these A# same as the A# that I-485 is asking for? Which one should we list on I-485, if any?
* Do we need 2 I-485 forms(one for me and one for her)? Or should we do one for her and list me as a dependent?
* We have both changed our status here a couple of times. Should we sent any of the approvals or any I-20 from when we were students.
I still feel a little lost. maybe I should have hired a layer after all... I spoke to 3 different layers in the beginning and they all told me different stories so I figured they don't really know much. One of them actually told me that I cannot adjust status under DV because the program is for people overseas only!!! LOL! The guy has been in business for over 18 years!
I tried updating my signature here with everything I've sent and received so far but I couldn't figure out how...
My visa # 2011EUXXXX1XXX will be current tomorrow and I am still scrambling to put the package together. There are still few things I am not sure about. Hopefully somebody here knows the answer?
* If I sent a bank check do I need two checks of $1010 each?
* In regards to the A# - Both me and my wife have had 2 OPTs and have 2 different A#s. Are these A# same as the A# that I-485 is asking for? Which one should we list on I-485, if any?
* Do we need 2 I-485 forms(one for me and one for her)? Or should we do one for her and list me as a dependent?
* We have both changed our status here a couple of times. Should we sent any of the approvals or any I-20 from when we were students.
I still feel a little lost. maybe I should have hired a layer after all... I spoke to 3 different layers in the beginning and they all told me different stories so I figured they don't really know much. One of them actually told me that I cannot adjust status under DV because the program is for people overseas only!!! LOL! The guy has been in business for over 18 years!
I tried updating my signature here with everything I've sent and received so far but I couldn't figure out how...
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Hi Lution,
Here is the answer to your questions, Also if you read this forum from the beginning to the end and go over the 2010 thread, all of your uncertainties would be solved.
1- yes 2* 1010
2- Yes they are the same
3- one for each
4- Explain your status better, You need to send all the documents that prove you are legally and have always been legal in the states
Do your homework and educate yourself about the process. Lawyers do not know much about DV AOS cases. If you feel lost about filling applications, lawyers might help but they usually do not know the drill.
Best
Here is the answer to your questions, Also if you read this forum from the beginning to the end and go over the 2010 thread, all of your uncertainties would be solved.
1- yes 2* 1010
2- Yes they are the same
3- one for each
4- Explain your status better, You need to send all the documents that prove you are legally and have always been legal in the states
Do your homework and educate yourself about the process. Lawyers do not know much about DV AOS cases. If you feel lost about filling applications, lawyers might help but they usually do not know the drill.
Best
Dima,
I am sorry but I have no experience regarding this issue. Try to search other forum for the keywords of "conviction" or "criminal history". Better yet talk to a lawyer how to file this record. All I know is not to worry.
may be others might help with this, izzy, where are u? baobab, tuscany, nuvf ...
Cheers
I am sorry but I have no experience regarding this issue. Try to search other forum for the keywords of "conviction" or "criminal history". Better yet talk to a lawyer how to file this record. All I know is not to worry.
may be others might help with this, izzy, where are u? baobab, tuscany, nuvf ...
Cheers
Thanks khayat,
I did read all of the 2011 forum, I am now reading the 2010 forum but it's huge. Which A# I should list on the I-485- the older the most recent on? I have always been in status-went from J1 to F1 to E1, when you say explain do you mean here on the forum or in my application?
Thanks again!
I did read all of the 2011 forum, I am now reading the 2010 forum but it's huge. Which A# I should list on the I-485- the older the most recent on? I have always been in status-went from J1 to F1 to E1, when you say explain do you mean here on the forum or in my application?
Thanks again!
OK, I found the information about the way USCIS wants mailings and application packages put together. It can be reviewed here:
uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=ff053d146a7ee010VgnVCM1000000ecd190aRCRD&vgnextchannel=fe529c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD
uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=ff053d146a7ee010VgnVCM1000000ecd190aRCRD&vgnextchannel=fe529c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD
So that won't work. Put www in front of this:
uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=ff053d146a7ee010VgnVCM1000000ecd190aRCRD&vgnextchannel=fe529c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD
The program inserts a space before the 6th character from the end of the link. I'm sorry to keep posting (maybe this way they'll let me put links); you can also find the mailing tips on the right hand column of the AOS page on the USCIS website.
NirvanaGrunger
Registered Users (C)
Hello Everybody
Good luck for all of us!
I have some questions:
Brief info : I came to US as a STUDENT with F1 visa, and from my country I received a DV letter saying that I won GreenCArd
So, I am doing AOS
)
My questions are:
1. I am sending WOrk Permit and Tavel Permit forms with my i-485. I sent all my forms today. During this long process, according to your experiences, will I receive Work permit at the END of the process? or before receiving GreenCArd will they send me WORK permit? If yes, it takes 1months,2 months, or ???
2. I can not travel outside of US before they send me Travel permit, is that right??
3. I am about to apply for OPT! You know the OPT: work permit for students after finishing their programs. But I have concerns that there will be a conflict as a double application "AOS for GC" versus "OPT".
Is it dangerous to apply for OPT during my AOS process?? I have to work a.s.a.p that's why I am asking...
(I talked to International student office, and they do not know!)
Thanks for your responses, they are important to me..
Good luck for all of us!
I have some questions:
Brief info : I came to US as a STUDENT with F1 visa, and from my country I received a DV letter saying that I won GreenCArd
So, I am doing AOS
)My questions are:
1. I am sending WOrk Permit and Tavel Permit forms with my i-485. I sent all my forms today. During this long process, according to your experiences, will I receive Work permit at the END of the process? or before receiving GreenCArd will they send me WORK permit? If yes, it takes 1months,2 months, or ???
2. I can not travel outside of US before they send me Travel permit, is that right??
3. I am about to apply for OPT! You know the OPT: work permit for students after finishing their programs. But I have concerns that there will be a conflict as a double application "AOS for GC" versus "OPT".
Is it dangerous to apply for OPT during my AOS process?? I have to work a.s.a.p that's why I am asking...
(I talked to International student office, and they do not know!)
Thanks for your responses, they are important to me..
My thoughts are:
1. It might take 2-3 months for you to get the work permit as well. It all depends. Sometimes you get your EAD after you get your GC...it has happened before
2. Yes, correct. Otherwise system would think you abandoned your application to adjust status
3. You status would be "I485 Adjustee" once you get NOA from USCIS for filing I-485 ,provided you are legal at the time of I-485 filing, but it is always better to maintain your status. But in your case applying for OPT at this point would mean showing non-immigrant intent. So I really don't what happens. Seek a legal advice, I would say...Hey seniors, please help him..NuvF, Capeolive you guys there???
1. It might take 2-3 months for you to get the work permit as well. It all depends. Sometimes you get your EAD after you get your GC...it has happened before
2. Yes, correct. Otherwise system would think you abandoned your application to adjust status
3. You status would be "I485 Adjustee" once you get NOA from USCIS for filing I-485 ,provided you are legal at the time of I-485 filing, but it is always better to maintain your status. But in your case applying for OPT at this point would mean showing non-immigrant intent. So I really don't what happens. Seek a legal advice, I would say...Hey seniors, please help him..NuvF, Capeolive you guys there???
Hello Everybody
Good luck for all of us!
I have some questions:
Brief info : I came to US as a STUDENT with F1 visa, and from my country I received a DV letter saying that I won GreenCArd
So, I am doing AOS
My questions are:
1. I am sending WOrk Permit and Tavel Permit forms with my i-485. I sent all my forms today. During this long process, according to your experiences, will I receive Work permit at the END of the process? or before receiving GreenCArd will they send me WORK permit? If yes, it takes 1months,2 months, or ???
2. I can not travel outside of US before they send me Travel permit, is that right??
3. I am about to apply for OPT! You know the OPT: work permit for students after finishing their programs. But I have concerns that there will be a conflict as a double application "AOS for GC" versus "OPT".
Is it dangerous to apply for OPT during my AOS process?? I have to work a.s.a.p that's why I am asking...
(I talked to International student office, and they do not know!)
Thanks for your responses, they are important to me..
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Hi everybody,
Capeolive's posting from above makes me wonder about the location of the interviews. I noticed mostly major cities and also significant differences for the same place from one month to another (i.e. Philadelphia from 7.5 months in Nov. to 3.5 in December and 4.5 in April)... Anyway, do you know of a website that lists all locations?
Good luck to you all who are sending your applications beginning today!
CN 2011EU3XXX
4/25/2010 received 1st NL
5/3/2010 sent ds230, 122 to KCC
6/10/2010 medicals finished
6/14/2010 received 2nd NL
6/17/2010 sent $375 DOS check
6/25/2010 received 1st DOS receipt
8/2/2010 sent $65 DOS check
8/10/2010 received 2nd DOS check
sending my application on 10/01/2010
Capeolive's posting from above makes me wonder about the location of the interviews. I noticed mostly major cities and also significant differences for the same place from one month to another (i.e. Philadelphia from 7.5 months in Nov. to 3.5 in December and 4.5 in April)... Anyway, do you know of a website that lists all locations?
Good luck to you all who are sending your applications beginning today!
CN 2011EU3XXX
4/25/2010 received 1st NL
5/3/2010 sent ds230, 122 to KCC
6/10/2010 medicals finished
6/14/2010 received 2nd NL
6/17/2010 sent $375 DOS check
6/25/2010 received 1st DOS receipt
8/2/2010 sent $65 DOS check
8/10/2010 received 2nd DOS check
sending my application on 10/01/2010
Hi everyone,
Is the receipt from the US Dept. of State for the $440 AOS fee just the filled form that we sent them (www+travel+state+gov/visa/visa_4763+html) with a 'PAID' stamp with date? Just trying to make sure I got the right thing because I sent them payment with a personal check by mistake.
Also, the next step after the receiving the 2nd NL and the receipt of payment from DOS would be to do the medicals and send the AOS package to the Chicago lockbox the month my number becomes current, right?
Thanks for your help.
Is the receipt from the US Dept. of State for the $440 AOS fee just the filled form that we sent them (www+travel+state+gov/visa/visa_4763+html) with a 'PAID' stamp with date? Just trying to make sure I got the right thing because I sent them payment with a personal check by mistake.
Also, the next step after the receiving the 2nd NL and the receipt of payment from DOS would be to do the medicals and send the AOS package to the Chicago lockbox the month my number becomes current, right?
Thanks for your help.