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Pryanik777 said:
The medical exam expires 1 year after the form was signed by the civil surgeon. We do not know if you will be actually current in June/July until the visa bulltein for those months are published. If you are current after June then I think you're going to have to do the medical exam again.

Pryanik :)
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Thank you Pryanik for all your answers, I appreciate it! :)
 
Guys, does anyone know how to directly speak to the USCIS? I called the number but there were too many option and none of then was about the category I wanted.

There is this person named 'ERI WIDJANARKO' who claims to be an authorized translator by the US Embassy. I just wanted to make sure if she was one. So does anyone have any suggestion of how I can talk to a real person, not some recorded phone person? Also I can't visit a local USCIS right now, no car.
 
Today is December 31 which means I should have sent my i-485 package. I am not going to do it because it isn't ready! I decided to do AOS through an immigration lawyer. He actually didn't do anything except asking money. He's not even ready to send the package. I don't know what he's doing. I sent him everything 2 weeks ago. I know just a few days won't change anything but I already started to look for a new job and I really need to know for sure asap when at least my work authorization will be approved.
My advise of the day: Don't use an immigration lawyer for DV lottery. It is useless, they don't know how DV programme works, they think it is the same as regular green cards application when it is actually simpler.
 
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kazore said:
Today is December 31 which means I should have sent my i-485 package. I am not going to do it because it isn't ready! I decided to do AOS through an immigration lawyer. He actually didn't do anything except asking money. He's not even ready to send the package. I don't know what's he doing. I sent him everything 2 weeks ago. I know just a few days won't change anything but I already started to look for a new job and I really need to know for sure asap when at least my work authorization will be approved.
My advise of the day: Don't use an immigration lawyer for DV lottery. It is useless, they don't know how DV programme works, they think it is the same as regular green cards application when it is actually simpler.
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I think unless there are enough reasons to think about possible complications to do AOS for DV based on a particular case, an attorney is not really needed because as you said it's a straightforward process (in most cases). However, there are other situations in which DV winners have other USCIS processes going on or other circumstances that should be discussed with a specialist.

Your work authoization will probably arrive a month after your biometrics so if you're current in January expect it to be in your hands in March.

Pryanik :)
 
I have a job interview the third week of January. I hope it'll be successful and my future eventual employer will understand and be patient a few days/weeks.
 
Hello everyone,
I am a DV2013 selectee currently at USA on F1 status: This week I was trying to prepare my I-485 package. I need help filling out some of these Questions, Any advice or information is highly appreciated:
Form I-485
Part 1: ( Current Uscis Status and Expiries on .). What expiration date should I put in? is it my visa or I-20 or something else?
Part 2: I believe its (H) again want to make sure
Part 3.B: this is’t applicable for me so should I just leave it or put “N/a” “none” or anything else.?
G-325A
(Current Husband or Wife): it does not applt to be so, should I leave it blank or write N/A?
At the bottom right of first page it ask for (Alien Registration Number): what is this no? can I leave it blank or wright something ( if yes, what is it?)
I-765
No 16: is it C 9?
No 17: should I leave it blank or anything else?
I-131
I know didn’t need to fill this form, but just in case, for worse case scenario I want to fill this.
Part 1: since I don’t have A number? What should I write?
Part 2: Which one should I check?
Part5,6,7,and 9 should I just leave it blank?

Also Proof of Education such as diploma and transcript, should I need to send a real one or Copy or a Certified copy of everything?
 
What I supposed to write on the back of photos if I do not have Alien Number while submitting I-485 . Instruction says that I need to write name (print) and A#. I need a quick answer as I am sending documents tomorrow (Jan 2).
Thanks.
Jay2013
 
I agree Kazore, the immigration lawyer I hired is just like yours. She knows less then me and I get so frustrated when discussing my case with her. She is very pessimistic and says that our case is a very difficult one although I feel it is not.
My advice take what information you need from the lawyer and file it yourself. Thats what I am doing, sending all the forms and documents myself.
 
It's not a big deal if you don't have an Alien #. You can just print your name and DV Case # at the back of the photos (that's what I did).


Jay2013 said:
What I supposed to write on the back of photos if I do not have Alien Number while submitting I-485 . Instruction says that I need to write name (print) and A#. I need a quick answer as I am sending documents tomorrow (Jan 2).
Thanks.
Jay2013
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Very Urgent!!

Sm1smom said:
It's not a big deal if you don't have an Alien #. You can just print your name and DV Case # at the back of the photos (that's what I did).
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I wonder,

Can I use personal check for I-485 fees? or need to use cashier's check or money order. Pls reply me ASAP. Appreciated!!!!
 
Part 1: (Current Uscis Status and Expiries on): Use the expiration date on your I-20
Part 2: Yes, it's 'H'. Remember you also have to include the following: "DV VISA LOTTERY WINNER-COPY OF LETTER ATTACHED"
Part 3.B: Use "N/A"
G-325A: Use "N/A"
For the Alien # section of the form, if you've never been issued with an Alien #, you can just type in N/A, and the form will recognize this and auto-populate that section with "000-000-000" for you.
I-765: No 16: Yes, C 9
No 17: Since you're using C 9 on the previous question, No 17 is not applicable to you, so leave it blank.

Can't help with the I-131 questions.

Copies of Diplomas and Transcripts are good enough to include with the package.

John Darvin said:
Hello everyone,
I am a DV2013 selectee currently at USA on F1 status: This week I was trying to prepare my I-485 package. I need help filling out some of these Questions, Any advice or information is highly appreciated:
Form I-485
Part 1: ( Current Uscis Status and Expiries on .). What expiration date should I put in? is it my visa or I-20 or something else?
Part 2: I believe its (H) again want to make sure
Part 3.B: this is’t applicable for me so should I just leave it or put “N/a” “none” or anything else.?
G-325A
(Current Husband or Wife): it does not applt to be so, should I leave it blank or write N/A?
At the bottom right of first page it ask for (Alien Registration Number): what is this no? can I leave it blank or wright something ( if yes, what is it?)
I-765
No 16: is it C 9?
No 17: should I leave it blank or anything else?
I-131
I know didn’t need to fill this form, but just in case, for worse case scenario I want to fill this.
Part 1: since I don’t have A number? What should I write?
Part 2: Which one should I check?
Part5,6,7,and 9 should I just leave it blank?

Also Proof of Education such as diploma and transcript, should I need to send a real one or Copy or a Certified copy of everything?
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i love immigration.com

Yes guys dont use lawyer unless your case is so complicated. if you have problem in the past . But if you did not have any problem in your backround do your AOS by your self you can find all the information in this forum. i did mine it worked well

my green card is on the way i will be recieving by Friday JANUARY 04th

Good luck you guys all



varxx said:
I agree Kazore, the immigration lawyer I hired is just like yours. She knows less then me and I get so frustrated when discussing my case with her. She is very pessimistic and says that our case is a very difficult one although I feel it is not.
My advice take what information you need from the lawyer and file it yourself. Thats what I am doing, sending all the forms and documents myself.
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Hi everyone,

Is is mandatory to file i-765 along with i-485? I am on F1 and I will graduate in Dec 2013. I guess I don't need to have work authorization if I am not working soon after filing for AOS.

Thank you so much.

This forum has been a great help.
 
Spouse documents

Hey all,
I have a question about the I-485 package content. My wife is a selectee of DV-2013 and we have already sent the DSP-122 and processing fee to DOS and waiting for their receipt. we know which documents are to be sent in the I485 package to USCIS but we don't know which documents also should be sent for me as the spouse of the primary winner. for example should we sent photos of mine or also some forms filled out by me or also processing fee should be doubled or not.
I appreciate if I can receive your opinions on this issue.

B
 
Hello all,

I will be submitting the forms to KCC and payment to Dept of State next week. I have a made check list, please correct me if its not complete.

To KCC:

Cover letter
DV lottery winning bar code letter
DSP-122 from my wife (primary applicant)
DS-230 from both of us.
Marriage certificate (we got married after she won the lottery)
Two Photos from each of us

To Dept of State:

Cover letter
DV lottery winning bar code letter
Marriage certificate
Cashier check or money order of $660 to Department of State
DV lottery payment form (I found it on this link http://www.travel.state.gov/visa/visa_4763.html#). The address is to St. Louis, Missouri right?

Thanks guys!! Good luck everyone!!!
 
No, it's not mandatory to file I-765 along with I-485. Quite a large number of applicants are not including it with their package.

pritu_sharma said:
Hi everyone,

Is is mandatory to file i-765 along with i-485? I am on F1 and I will graduate in Dec 2013. I guess I don't need to have work authorization if I am not working soon after filing for AOS.

Thank you so much.

This forum has been a great help.
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As the Selectee, your wife needed to have sent DSP-122 with 2 passport photos to KCC (and I'm assuming she's already done that).
Next step will be to send the processing fee to DOS, which will be $660 ($330 x 2) to cover both of you (and I'm assuming you guys sent the right amount, because you would have had to indicate on the form the number of people to be processed).

When your visa number becomes current and you guys are ready to send your I-485 package, below is a list of what might be applicable to an applicant's spouse:

Applicant’s Spouse's Package
• AOS Fee - $1075 (Personal Check/Money Order)
• I-485 Form
• I-693 Form (Envelope sealed and signed/initialed across by Medical Practitioner)
• G-325 Form - Biographic Information
• G-1145 Form - E-Notification
• I-765 Form – Employment Authorization (Optional)
• I-130 Form – Advanced Parole (Optional)
• Marriage Certificate - Photocopy
• Birth Certificate – Photocopy
• I-94 – Photocopy
• International Passport – Photocopy of Biographic Page, Visa Page – if applicable
• I-797 Notice of Action – Indicating Current Visa Status – if applicable
• 2 Current Passport Photos
• Military Records (if applicable)


bahram5237 said:
Hey all,
I have a question about the I-485 package content. My wife is a selectee of DV-2013 and we have already sent the DSP-122 and processing fee to DOS and waiting for their receipt. we know which documents are to be sent in the I485 package to USCIS but we don't know which documents also should be sent for me as the spouse of the primary winner. for example should we sent photos of mine or also some forms filled out by me or also processing fee should be doubled or not.
I appreciate if I can receive your opinions on this issue.

B
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