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c1984 said:
I would like to ask anybody doing AOS for DV-2014 to please fill out their case information in the spreadsheet below.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AqV9QL_-yUzJdDdvdFREMkNDeFNDVzFzblo2bkFYclE#gid=0

Currently the following users have done so, which I really appreciate.

DVPerm
Npts
s6656
Aria
navitech
Neshate
GodBlessMe
2014EU0000****
fiefia
KRMA
MaDiCa
Urbanite
Spice2013
you_rock
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+1 Double Likes :)

You guys have to keep encouraging others to update the spreadsheet with their information. It will become a great source of information for your set and for others in subsequent years (for as long as the DV program is running).
 
monh said:
Thank you for answering.
But based on your answer I don't know what should I do. DV fees ($330) alredy paid, and the I-20 is going to expire May 2014. To extend I-20 I have to register for the following semester. The registration starts on March 31, 2014. So If I extend the I-20 on April 1, 2014. This means that I need to submit I-485 after July 1, 2014. But since CN is AS9XXX. It might not be current before May 2014, and if it get current on July, I will not be able to send early it based on the new memo.
Any suggestions?
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Tough choice to make. Like C1984 already posted, you rushed into making the DV payment, and yes, you will loose that payment if you opt for CP now. You will also not be able to use the medical exam from the US to do CP, so I hope you hadn't done that either.

I cannot outrightly tell you to either proceed with AOS or switch to CP at this stage. However, submitting the I-485 in July does not appear to be like all hope is lost (if you decide to continue as planned). It's going to be a nail-bitter couple of months, but if you're willing to take the risk, it just might work out. Go through the DV AOS 2013 thread, there are people who submitted applications in July/August and are now GC holders. But of course, you need to bear in mind that each country is subject to only 7% visa allocation, so there's the possibility your country running out of it's share by the time of your interview considering the fact that a lot more people were actually selected for further processing this FY.

Sorry I couldn't point you in a precise direction as to what to do. Good luck with your decision.
 
c1984 said:
Tough situation to be in. You rushed a bit in paying the DV fee.

Is CP out of the question? (I think you will lose the $330 per person if you decide to do CP)
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For now CP is not one of the options. I thought 90 days period is only when someone change a status such as getting new I-20 from different school, or applying for OPT.
But I did not even think that extending an I-20 will be a problem. since I will be in the same school, and every thing will be the same on the I-20 except the graduation day on the I-20 will change. Other than that, based on what I know every thing will be same. and when I do I-20 extension it will be done from the school. There is no fees to pay for that. Based on what I know, If I am correct. I think the International student services office in the school just change the graduation date online.

Based on that, I did not think that 90 days period should be a problem in my case. But I thought I should ask this question on this form to see what other peoples know about that. Than I was surprised that 90 days is also considered even for I-20 extensions.

I know you guys have read a lot about 90 days period, but are you sure it should be considered too for I-20 extensions?

Pleas if anyone can share any references about that will be appreciated.

Thank you.
 
I hope you realize that we're all lay people here, and we could be wrong in our understanding or interpretation of how USCIS treats cases such as yours. As a matter of fact, there's no 90s rule per se, but it's been acknowledged as a good way to show that someone with a F1 status has no immigration intent as at the time of entry into the US or applying to extend that status from withing the US. You're welcome to intreprete it as deemed fit or you could also seek the opinion of an immigration attorney. Talking to your school's ISO is also an option you should explore.



monh said:
For now CP is not one of the options. I thought 90 days period is only when someone change a status such as getting new I-20 from different school, or applying for OPT.
But I did not even think that extending an I-20 will be a problem. since I will be in the same school, and every thing will be the same on the I-20 except the graduation day on the I-20 will change. Other than that, based on what I know every thing will be same. and when I do I-20 extension it will be done from the school. There is no fees to pay for that. Based on what I know, If I am correct. I think the International student services office in the school just change the graduation date online.

Based on that, I did not think that 90 days period should be a problem in my case. But I thought I should ask this question on this form to see what other peoples know about that. Than I was surprised that 90 days is also considered even for I-20 extensions.

I know you guys have read a lot about 90 days period, but are you sure it should be considered too for I-20 extensions?

Pleas if anyone can share any references about that will be appreciated.

Thank you.
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Sm1smom said:
Tough choice to make. Like C1984 already posted, you rushed into making the DV payment, and yes, you will loose that payment if you opt for CP now. You will also not be able to use the medical exam from the US to do CP, so I hope you hadn't done that either.

I cannot outrightly tell you to either proceed with AOS or switch to CP at this stage. However, submitting the I-485 in July does not appear to be like all hope is lost (if you decide to continue as planned). It's going to be a nail-bitter couple of months, but if you're willing to take the risk, it just might work out. Go through the DV AOS 2013 thread, there are people who submitted applications in July/August and are now GC holders. But of course, you need to bear in mind that each country is subject to only 7% visa allocation, so there's the possibility your country running out of it's share by the time of your interview considering the fact that a lot more people were actually selected for further processing this FY.

Sorry I couldn't point you in a precise direction as to what to do. Good luck with your decision.
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What concerns (or at least should concern) monh is that he/she has already paid the DV fee and will still have to extend his I-20 in April.

That in a way is applying for non-immigrant benefits while having shown immigration intent. (or is it?)

Without that extension he/she will be out of status by the time he/she will become current.
 
monh said:
For now CP is not one of the options. I thought 90 days period is only when someone change a status such as getting new I-20 from different school, or applying for OPT.
But I did not even think that extending an I-20 will be a problem. since I will be in the same school, and every thing will be the same on the I-20 except the graduation day on the I-20 will change. Other than that, based on what I know every thing will be same. and when I do I-20 extension it will be done from the school. There is no fees to pay for that. Based on what I know, If I am correct. I think the International student services office in the school just change the graduation date online.

Based on that, I did not think that 90 days period should be a problem in my case. But I thought I should ask this question on this form to see what other peoples know about that. Than I was surprised that 90 days is also considered even for I-20 extensions.

I know you guys have read a lot about 90 days period, but are you sure it should be considered too for I-20 extensions?

Pleas if anyone can share any references about that will be appreciated.

Thank you.
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It's true that it will have to go through the school and possibly you will not even fill out any new forms; so no room for accusations of falsifying your intent.

The problem is that at the time of your interview, the IO will go over all your I-20s to make sure you were consistently in status. That's where I'm afraid he may get too picky and notice a new I-20 was issued for you after you had shown intent for immigration or that the I-20 was too recent.
 
Hey guys,

I am F1 visa student and I started my AOS Process by sending DSP and $330 to dept of state. I know its better to stay at school until I get my gc which I am planning to do... but just out of curiosity (and I wish I could do it) if I apply for CPT or OPT is there chance that it will be rejected.

Thanks in advance
 
Sm1smom said:
YOu need to schedule an infopass right away to get this sorted out. This doesn't look like an issue that can be resolved by just calling USCIS. You and your wife need to speak with someone at your FO to point out the error. You will need to go with documents related to both the DV and EB application to get this sorted out.
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We were on the phone again with a supervisor at USCIS and this time she opened a work request to correct the issue. She said it will take up to 30 days. She said info pass will just do the same thing.. Should we still go to infopass?

Thank you so much for the response.
 
I am a 2014 DV selectee and currently in H1B status with my wife in H4 status. While filling out the forms I encountered some problems.

1). Form I-765, Number 16 Who may file Form I 765?
What is the code for my wife? Is it ( ) (c) (9) ?

2). Form G-325
I found G-325 and G-325A. So which forms are we supposed to file?

3). Form G-325
All the numbers in the date of birth for parents does not get in.
When I tried to fill in the date of births for parents the last number does not typed in. It becomes 02/12/196 instead of 02/12/1964.

4). Form I-485, Part 3 Processing Information
Were you inspected by a US Immigration Officer?
The options are YES and NO. Which one should I choose?

5). Form I-485, Part 2 Application Type
I think for me (DV selectee) I have to fill in option 'h' saying I am a DV selectee for 2014.
For my wife is it to check the option 'b' or fill in option 'h' saying My husband is a DV selectee for 2014?
 
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faith2014 said:
We were on the phone again with a supervisor at USCIS and this time she opened a work request to correct the issue. She said it will take up to 30 days. She said info pass will just do the same thing.. Should we still go to infopass?

Thank you so much for the response.
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I'm glad to read that it's being resolved.

This GC thing man! It's a gift that keeps giving!!
 
Sm1smom, I would be grateful if you can help me with an opinion. I have an update:

I called today the KCC and they said that my case number and all the other information on 1NL and 2NL are correct and that my case number is current this month. Then I called USCIS and I was told to resubmit when my case becomes current. I asked the lady on the phone when is that date in their opinion. First she asked for my country of birth and after that she said she cannot tell me, but I can check the visa bulletin.

So, I suppose I should just resubmit everything again today and attach to the green sheet of paper my 1NL, 2NL, the DV fee receipt and the check together with the visa bulletin page. Maybe I have to attach to the I 485 the 1NL (on part 2 I selected H--Dv lottery selectee. Notification letter attached). The other parts, that were processed by them, will be put in the same order.




Sm1smom said:
Your package was probably processed by an over-zealous agent with little or no understanding of the DV AOS process. Give USCIS a call tomorrow and request for an explanation of why your package was sent. This statement: "You must include a copy of the Visa Center Congratulation Notice... " has absolutely nothing to do with AOS.

You don't have to fill out a new set of forms, you can send back the same set following your call to USCIS.
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faith2014 said:
We were on the phone again with a supervisor at USCIS and this time she opened a work request to correct the issue. She said it will take up to 30 days. She said info pass will just do the same thing.. Should we still go to infopass?

Thank you so much for the response.
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Considering the fact that infopass appointments usually take about 2 weeks, I would still go ahead and book the appointment and if there's been no update from USCIS by the appointment date, then I would go ahead and attend the appointment and also use the opportunity to inform the FO that a work request was supposed to have been sent in regarding the case. And if the issue gets resolved before the appointment just get back online and cancel it. That is what I would do if I was I'm your shoes!
 
spreadsheet: I-797 in the AOS package?

In the spreadsheet, under "AOS package", it says "g. I-797 Notice of Action – Indicating Current Visa Status – if applicable". But I-797 is sent by USCIS to the applicant (upon receiving the package), no?
 
slim2020 said:
In the spreadsheet, under "AOS package", it says "g. I-797 Notice of Action – Indicating Current Visa Status – if applicable". But I-797 is sent by USCIS to the applicant (upon receiving the package), no?
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That refers to the I-797 from prior status adjustments, if you have had one; like if you adjusted status from F-1 to H-1B.
 
So I have received the NOA by mail, received the Biometrics letter, completed my biometrics (walk-in) and yet the status of my case is still in 'Acceptance'. I'm now waiting for my interview letter, shouldn't the status have changed at least to Initial Review by now?
 
svaday said:
I am a 2014 DV selectee and currently in H1B status with my wife in H4 status. While filling out the forms I encountered some problems.

1). Form I-765, Number 16 Who may file Form I 765?
What is the code for my wife? Is it ( ) (c) (9) ?
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Yes.

svaday said:
2). Form G-325
I found G-325 and G-325A. So which forms are we supposed to file?
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G-325A.

svaday said:
3). Form G-325
All the numbers in the date of birth for parents does not get in.
When I tried to fill in the date of births for parents the last number does not typed in. It becomes 02/12/196 instead of 02/12/1964.
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Just put last two digits of Year in the field and press Enter.

svaday said:
4). Form I-485, Part 3 Processing Information
Were you inspected by a US Immigration Officer?
The options are YES and NO. Which one should I choose?
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Yes, if you pass the border legally :)

svaday said:
5). Form I-485, Part 2 Application Type
I think for me (DV selectee) I have to fill in option 'h' saying I am a DV selectee for 2014.
For my wife is it to check the option 'b' or fill in option 'h' saying My husband is a DV selectee for 2014?
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You need to check option "b" for your wife.
 
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