DV 2012 AOS Only

[waterfall123]

We have very few signatures as of yet, and I personally appreciate sharing yours!

Now, does that mean that you only got an enotification for interview...nothing in snail mail? I never got enotification but only snail mail from FO.

I also notice that you had a previous I140 on file...was this approved or still pending or denied? Was it a concurrent filing or just the I-140? .

Yes, I only got an email invitaiton for the interview, kind of informal straight from the officer handling my case. Nothing in the regular mail. It seemed unusual because receptionist was confused but I sure appreciated it.

My I-140 was approved a couple of years ago, EB3 and not concurrent because of the EB3 backlog. It actually created a big mess because Chicago misclassified my DV I-485 filing as EB, sent everything to Texas SC instead of MSC or FO. I needed a lot of INFOPASSes and help from the Congressman office to get it on the right track...but who knows may be they woudl have figured it out anyway.

So that's my story so far. Waiting for the card in the mail now and trying to be patient

Yes, signatures help a lot. People - please add yours - when you log in, go to My notifications (on top), then Inbox, edit signature option would be on the left.

 

[waterfall123]

Thank you for the reply makeiteasier.

I have a couple of other questions. I was looking through the checklist that somebody posted on an old threat of all the things they sent along with their I485 to Chicago lock-box (list below).

I'll try to asnwer whatever I know for sure. But check 2011 AOS thread - they did a very good job. And also, if I were you, I would get an immigration lawyer to handle the case. It's worth it if there is a lot of confusion.

Questions:
1. What is the current address for Chicago lock-bx? It's on the I-485 form at the end. Or in the instructions for the form.

3. On the list they mention the I-765. Do I need to fill out this form if I am currently employed in the US with an H1B status or would I need another form in order to "keep" my job once I change my status (if everything goes well, finger crossed). You have a "pending green card" status after you file your I-485. Technically, you only have to maintain your H-1B status WHEN you file I-485 and may be for a couple of weeks after that just in case. But the I-485 does not cancel your H-1B status, it kind of gives you dual stautus: H-1B and pending green card. EAD would give you a right to work for any employer while your GC is pending.

4. Should I pay for the fees after receiving the approval from KCC (I expressed mailed my information on monday so I am waiting for their reply)? Or when should I pay the fees? My understanding so far is that I need to pay the following fess: Diversity Visa Lottery fee ($440); Affidavit of Support Review ($88); $1070 (breakdown: $985; Add $85 biometric fee). Am I correct? Also, from the instructions on the I485 you can send a personal check for the amount of $1070 when sending all the information. I paid the $440 fee even before I mailed stuff to KCC. YOu don't have to wait for any confirmation. I don't know about other amounts, but they seem to be USCIS fees, not DOS. Again, the fees you need to send with your I-485 are on the instructions of the form. Read it carefully. If you are not sure about anything related to KCC (DOS), you can call them, they are pretty helpful there.

 

[max555]

Hello

Regarding Affidavit of Support, I also recommend not to include it with I485.
I myself included I134 with I485 for the following reasons.

+I included all the documents and additional documents. I was hoping interviews may be waived. (It was not!!)
+I thought I might not be asked for another affidavit of support at the time of interview, since I already submitted.

However, my officer used the standard format of interview invitation. She/he checked necessary documents which
I need to bring to the interview. Affidavit of Support is one of them.

So, no matter what you include with I485, you may or may not be asked for it at the time of interview.
It is better not to include Affidavit of support with I485 and give the officer only if asked.

Hope it helps

regards,

Max555

 

[makeiteasier]

Ok...

My I-140 was approved a couple of years ago, EB3 and not concurrent because of the EB3 backlog. It actually created a big mess because Chicago misclassified my DV I-485 filing as EB, sent everything to Texas SC instead of MSC or FO. I needed a lot of INFOPASSes and help from the Congressman office to get it on the right track...but who knows may be they woudl have figured it out anyway.

So that's my story so far. Waiting for the card in the mail now and trying to be patient

The worst part is over...the next is a matter of days.

I had an EB4 application concurrent with I485. KCC advised me to discuss with USCIs the possibility of changing eligibility for I485 after paying the fee $440. 2 days after I called USCIS asking for the procedure to do so, I received enotifications denying BOTH the EB4 and the I485 (i didnt even get the Intent to Deny). There were no reasons stated as usual and no one could give me the reasons on the phone. I waited 38 days for snail mail to deliver the notice of decision very brutal moments. They however returned my originals faster than the decision mail...by snail mail. Left a lot to be desired but...what to do? I knew that I had to either appeal within 30 days or file a motion to reopen but it would not be possible without the Notice of Decision or at least without knowing why it was denied as soon as I informed them of the DV win!

I considered CPO, but just at that time one of my middle kids started out bouts of initial asthma attacks in series. We didn't even know that she had asthma and we thought that she had some virus from Kindergarten. The specialist at the Children's Hospital made it clear that traveling at this time would be at the bottom of the list... Especially in a country where the kids would need malaria meds as part of travel prep! I would need too coz i left there to another country when i was barely 16 n each time i visit the country, i get severe malaria as a welcome salutation! i could travel with the ones under 5 years old coz lucky for them, they have a sickle cell trait (not disease) which protects from malaria for first 5 years of life...but never once thought of leaving some of my kids. One was sick n needed me here.

The same SAME time, my older ones got so busy at school coz they were nominated to Gifted n Talented Education curriculum. They were sooo happy, and they are genuinely academically blessed! I couldn't take that away from them for CPO. One of the girls was picked to join the dance competition where I take them for dance classes...another excitement for the kids SAME time!! The good, the bad, and the dilemma came in!

I was running out of time (30 days after mysterious abrupt denial decision), so- a day before the 30 days had expired my head went "what's the worst that could happen?" Rejection, refilling before 30 days are over, another rejection...and was prepared to redo this six times till my high number became current. I was prepared to pay the money again as long as it kept me in status. Keeping status for 10 years after entering as B1, multiple changes of status etc, was tough enough. Once status is lost, its lost! So I filed mid October n forgot to sign...refilled late October. I was expecting that they would either reject OR not get back to me till my number got current...but Lo and behold he ball went into motion and I couldn't slow things down any more... It makes me nervous at times. I at times check the mail hoping they have rescheduled my interview but so far...am ready for what's coming!

The worst that am expecting is an approval pending visa availability or something like that. I may answer questions about different statuses but have never lied in an application so...no big deal!

 

[waterfall123]

makeiteasier - they should be able to separate EB and DV at least at the inteview if not sooner. And they are generally pretty accomodating and friendly at the interview from what I've read and seen. So I think you have a pretty good chance of everything working out perfectly well.

Hey, you won the lottery TWICE this year! That kind of luck doesn't happen for no reason. So I think you should chill with faith and trust that someone..."luck angel" is watching over you and all you have to do is to allow him to do his job and not get in his way with all your worries and misbelieving. That's what I've learned through this thing. But seriously, I'll keep my fingers crossed for you.

On a more practical note - is there a way you can postpone your interview? May be through INFOPASs and bring an itinerary that you are traveling or something? That way at least you'll be current during interview.

 

[makeiteasier]

Thought about it

makeiteasier - they should be able to separate EB and DV at least at the inteview if not sooner. And they are generally pretty accomodating and friendly at the interview from what I've read and seen. So I think you have a pretty good chance of everything working out perfectly well.

Hey, you won the lottery TWICE this year! That kind of luck doesn't happen for no reason. So I think you should chill with faith and trust that someone..."luck angel" is watching over you and all you have to do is to allow him to do his job and not get in his way with all your worries and misbelieving. That's what I've learned through this thing. But seriously, I'll keep my fingers crossed for you.

On a more practical note - is there a way you can postpone your interview? May be through INFOPASs and bring an itinerary that you are traveling or something? That way at least you'll be current during interview.

I've thought a bout it but do not have a reason other than the fact that am not current...which they know too. I don't want to make up an excuse, I never do.

The faith part is the more practical part...otherwise how do u explain winning lottery twice in one year?

 

[waterfall123]

The faith part is the more practical part...otherwise how do u explain winning lottery twice in one year?

Thank you for saying this

 

[aosF1]

I-864 or Form I-134?

I really need help with the affidavit of support form! I-864 or Form I-134.

the time is approaching to send the I-485 and i am still confused on which form should be filled out by the our sponsor ( which family member) ( I am currently on
OPT but i only have a part time . so my income wont be sufficient for me to be primary supporter) , My wife is on F1 and doesn't work.

So please tell me which form our sponsor should fill out!
and should I include my employment letter with the package even though i am not the sponsor ?

Thank you guys so much

 

[itmatters2012]

Interview letter

I have been following this forum for a while now. I am a winner of the 2012 DV lottery adjusting status here in the US. I would like to congratulate those who have already received their GC. I do have a couple of questions. I was current in November but filed early October. My I-485 was accepted and I equally got my EAD and AP (presently on h1-B visa with an approved I-140) two months ago. Its been more than 4months I sent my I-485 to Chicago Lock BX but has not gotten an IL yet. I had an info Pass this week and was told that my documents were recently sent from NBC to field office this week. Does anyone know why it is taking too long to get an IL? Could it be because I do have an approved I-140? How long does it usually take for the FO to send an IL after receiving docs for NBC? I was told fingerprinting was cleared and its been more than three months ago I did my FP.

 

[makeiteasier]

Hi

I have been following this forum for a while now. I am a winner of the 2012 DV lottery adjusting status here in the US. I would like to congratulate those who have already received their GC. I do have a couple of questions. I was current in November but filed early October. My I-485 was accepted and I equally got my EAD and AP (presently on h1-B visa with an approved I-140) two months ago. Its been more than 4months I sent my I-485 to Chicago Lock BX but has not gotten an IL yet. I had an info Pass this week and was told that my documents were recently sent from NBC to field office this week. Does anyone know why it is taking too long to get an IL? Could it be because I do have an approved I-140? How long does it usually take for the FO to send an IL after receiving docs for NBC? I was told fingerprinting was cleared and its been more than three months ago I did my FP.

Hi and welcome! Nice to see u here. Do u mind adding a signature so we can see?

The IL are scheduled by FO as per their work load. Each FO is different depending on head count and number of cases.
Am sure that since they have the file now, it will be a matter of weeks if not days. Hope you're ready!

Edit: your other I 140 case is and should be different/ separate from the dv case.

 

[itmatters2012]

Thanks

Thanks makeiteasier for the reply. I am new to this forum and have no idea on how to add a signature. How do I do this? Thanks for your help.

 

[itmatters2012]

file transfer

My KCC file has not been requested by my FO. How long does it take for the file to be transferred to FO? I was told by the FO to wait 30 more days to get an IL. My case has already exceeded the four months processing time. Thanks for all the help.

 

[makeiteasier]

Best wishes

My KCC file has not been requested by my FO. How long does it take for the file to be transferred to FO? I was told by the FO to wait 30 more days to get an IL. My case has already exceeded the four months processing time. Thanks for all the help.

I see your signature now. Where's you FO?
By the way, I have an interview coming up but FO has not yet requested for my file. So not sure when that will be happening...! But I hear it takes max 3 days to transfer once requested. So we keep our hopes up. They may set up an appt for you since they have the file from NBC already and KCC file will follow right before or right after interview. The KCC file does not determine date of interview for the most part.

 

[itmatters2012]

I see your signature now. Where's you FO?
By the way, I have an interview coming up but FO has not yet requested for my file. So not sure when that will be happening...! But I hear it takes max 3 days to transfer once requested. So we keep our hopes up. They may set up an appt for you since they have the file from NBC already and KCC file will follow right before or right after interview. The KCC file does not determine date of interview for the most part.

It took me a while to figure out how to edit my signature. My FO is in Dallas, TX. You could be right about the timeframe it takes the file to be transferred from KCC to your FO. Now, it is a matter of keeping our hopes up high. Have you done an info pass to know why your file has not been transferred since you have an interview coming up soon? I hope your file gets there before the interview. We all still have plenty of time before the 2012 period is over in September. It is just a matter of wait wait and wait.

 

[makeiteasier]

File Transfer

It took me a while to figure out how to edit my signature. My FO is in Dallas, TX. You could be right about the timeframe it takes the file to be transferred from KCC to your FO. Now, it is a matter of keeping our hopes up high. Have you done an info pass to know why your file has not been transferred since you have an interview coming up soon? I hope your file gets there before the interview. We all still have plenty of time before the 2012 period is over in September. It is just a matter of wait wait and wait.

No, I haven't done info pass. Its only about a week to go, so will wait and see what happens. The last time i called KCC (last Thursday) they told me that the file had not been requested. Then the man was very keen and making note tomme that i wasnt current. So i told him that i may have an interview coming up soon and he said "I would recommend that you do whatever it takes to go for that interview, and see what they have to say; wih or wothout your case transfer" i said "ok, thank u sir" and we both hung up before he heard my thoughts "...just send the file, whats the big deal, lol"

Am reading the dv2011 and I see a few people who had issues with that too. Some even got played between the FO and KCC where KCC said the files had not been requested and FO said that they had sent the fax, and it was back and forth multiple times for the same case. My personal opinion is that the issue may not be with FO not requesting the file, but with KCC internal communications especially faxes not getting where action matters...or not being referred to the appropriate file. Just my opinion. See page 137 of DV 2011 AOS Only. There is one or two of such instances.

On our forum, earlier in October...I believe the first or second interviews for the year posted here. They went for interview and had to wait a week or two before the file was transferred and that was the only time they saw approval on line.

There are two cases so far in 2011 that I noticed were told that IO would not interview the, without the file transfer from KCC and they had to go home, and wait for another I terrier date. They still made it though with a GC at the end of the day.

 

[RoronoaZoro]

Previously answered as I-134 in old forums, but...

Hi,

Well, based on my research in previous forums, it seems that it is I-134 that you will need to fill, however, I also read that when you get the interview appointment letter, they will be asking for I-864. It is indeed a bit confusing, I would prefer if it's I-134 since it's easier to fill and they ask for less information.

Whichever the case, I read that you don't need to send either of these forms with your I-485 package, it only matters at the interview time.

It would be great if someone would enlighten us on this situation.

I really need help with the affidavit of support form! I-864 or Form I-134.

the time is approaching to send the I-485 and i am still confused on which form should be filled out by the our sponsor ( which family member) ( I am currently on
OPT but i only have a part time . so my income wont be sufficient for me to be primary supporter) , My wife is on F1 and doesn't work.

So please tell me which form our sponsor should fill out!
and should I include my employment letter with the package even though i am not the sponsor ?

Thank you guys so much

 

[itmatters2012]

best wishes

No, I haven't done info pass. Its only about a week to go, so will wait and see what happens. The last time i called KCC (last Thursday) they told me that the file had not been requested. Then the man was very keen and making note tomme that i wasnt current. So i told him that i may have an interview coming up soon and he said "I would recommend that you do whatever it takes to go for that interview, and see what they have to say; wih or wothout your case transfer" i said "ok, thank u sir" and we both hung up before he heard my thoughts "...just send the file, whats the big deal, lol"

Am reading the dv2011 and I see a few people who had issues with that too. Some even got played between the FO and KCC where KCC said the files had not been requested and FO said that they had sent the fax, and it was back and forth multiple times for the same case. My personal opinion is that the issue may not be with FO not requesting the file, but with KCC internal communications especially faxes not getting where action matters...or not being referred to the appropriate file. Just my opinion. See page 137 of DV 2011 AOS Only. There is one or two of such instances.

On our forum, earlier in October...I believe the first or second interviews for the year posted here. They went for interview and had to wait a week or two before the file was transferred and that was the only time they saw approval on line.

There are two cases so far in 2011 that I noticed were told that IO would not interview the, without the file transfer from KCC and they had to go home, and wait for another I terrier date. They still made it though with a GC at the end of the day.

I do want to believe your FO knows that you are not current but had to schedule you an interview. It shall be alright. You need not to worry. It is very common for an interview to take place without a visa available. The good news is that it won't be long for your # to be current. I am waiting anxiously this week for my IL. I intend to do infopass the last week of the month if nothing comes up this week. My son oversees was included in my DV application and I hear it takes up to seven months for my FO to approve I824. I don't know if it can be prioritized since it is a DV case. I am still to find out during my interview. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.

 

[koubiak]

Question about early work authorization

Hi,

I received 4 E-notification of processing on the 9th
one saying that they cashed the checks (which they did) and that we should received a notification for the fingerprint.
Another for inform me that they are processing my I-765 (work authorization).
The two other notification are for my wife and are the same as the mine.

I am very happy that everything is moving forward and I am very anxious to check my mailbox every day now.

I wanted to know if someone had some experience with applying for an early work authorization. I would like to know the time frame when I could expect the EAD card. From friends that received a green through the outstanding researcher track they received the EAD card prior to the biometrics appointment. As a DV selectee can I expect a similar thing or will I never see the card before I received the GC?

Cheers
Koubiak

 

[gkds52]

Hello guys!
I sent my DSP122 and photos and 440x2 fee to Missouri. They were , both, delivered on Feb 4th and 5th. What or when should I expect the next step in my AOS?
THank you for your answers

 

[aosF1]

Financial documents

Hi,

Well, based on my research in previous forums, it seems that it is I-134 that you will need to fill, however, I also read that when you get the interview appointment letter, they will be asking for I-864. It is indeed a bit confusing, I would prefer if it's I-134 since it's easier to fill and they ask for less information.

Whichever the case, I read that you don't need to send either of these forms with your I-485 package, it only matters at the interview time.

It would be great if someone would enlighten us on this situation.

thanks for your reply ! i am going with the I-134

I have another concern ! for the supporting documents it says Form I-94, Arrival/ Departure Record (if applicable)/ do we send the I-94 that we have or just a copy.. or is it another form that we have to fill out ?

thank you