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DV 2015 AOS Only

Hi Sm1smom,
I went over the AOS package in the spreadsheet, and wanted to clarify a couple things.
1. Documents like marriage certificate, banks statement - does each of this documents needs to be included separately in each I-485. For instance, one copy of bank statement for principal applicant and another same copy of bank statement for applicant's spouse?
2. So personal check can only be used for I-485 fee and not for DV fee?

Thanks.
 
drbrown said:
Hello All,
Quick questions about ead/ap:
1-Do we get different case numbers from USCIS for each of I-485, I-131 and I-765 filings (and separate NOA letters) or is it the same case number (acknowledged in the same NOA letter)?
2-Is ead/ap application handled at Chicago office (which receives all of the forms through the lockbox) or do they forward it to a Service Center or Office?

Thanks
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1. Yes - separate NOA with individual case numbers.

2. Please take a look at the AOS spreadsheet, it has explanations as to who does what.
 
Thanks4Help said:
Hi Sm1smom,
I went over the AOS package in the spreadsheet, and wanted to clarify a couple things.
1. Documents like marriage certificate, banks statement - does each of this documents needs to be included separately in each I-485. For instance, one copy of bank statement for principal applicant and another same copy of bank statement for applicant's spouse?
2. So personal check can only be used for I-485 fee and not for DV fee?

Thanks.
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1. Yes

2. Personal check preferable for I-485, Cashier's Check or Money Order for DV fee
 
Hello Mom,
I am 2015 dv lottery winner, and my CN is current in february. I am in USA and want to do adjusting of status. But I have not started my steps for AOS yet, because of some problems I had in my personal life. So I have less then a month to do so, do you think it is possible that I can catch up with processes?
I did only DS-260 submission. other then that nothing is done related to AOS.
I do not know , when should I payy the fees, DV fee, or USCIS fee.
Which step is first and essential, for me to do now.. Could you please help me.
In AOS2015 I found the spreadsheed , it was saying to pay DV 330 $ fee. Do I pay it now?

in one of emails it was saying that
"
You must submit the Diversity Visa (DV) "Notification Letter" we sent you to the USCIS office nearest your
place of residence in order to apply for adjustment of status. You may apply to USCIS for adjustment of status
from October 1, 2014 until September 30, 2015. DV - 2015 immigrant visa status is only valid through that date."

What does that mean? and do I have to pay for this before or after?

Thank you in advance for your help. I am freaking out since just was able to start the process today ..
 
cholpon said:
Hello Mom,
I am 2015 dv lottery winner, and my CN is current in february. I am in USA and want to do adjusting of status. But I have not started my steps for AOS yet, because of some problems I had in my personal life. So I have less then a month to do so, do you think it is possible that I can catch up with processes?
I did only DS-260 submission. other then that nothing is done related to AOS.
I do not know , when should I payy the fees, DV fee, or USCIS fee.
Which step is first and essential, for me to do now.. Could you please help me.
In AOS2015 I found the spreadsheed , it was saying to pay DV 330 $ fee. Do I pay it now?

in one of emails it was saying that
"
You must submit the Diversity Visa (DV) "Notification Letter" we sent you to the USCIS office nearest your
place of residence in order to apply for adjustment of status. You may apply to USCIS for adjustment of status
from October 1, 2014 until September 30, 2015. DV - 2015 immigrant visa status is only valid through that date."

What does that mean? and do I have to pay for this before or after?

Thank you in advance for your help. I am freaking out since just was able to start the process today ..
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In order for you to successfully process AOS, you will need to be in status as at the time USCIS formally accepts your application which is evidenced by the issuance of the notice of acceptance (NOA). So whether or not is possible to catch up with the process really depends on a couple of things - medical exam completed, forms duly filled and signed, complete AOS package, mailing and little dose of luck. To help determine if it's doable, please answer the following questions:
  • what is your current visa status (what sort of visa are you on and how long have you been in the US)?
  • have you completed the medical exam?
  • Precisely when does your visa/I-94(?) expire? - you stated you have less than 1 month left.
The $330 DV fee should have been made by now, since the payment receipt is supposed to be included in the AOS package. The email simply means to fill out and send out your AOS package to the Chicago Lockbox when your number becomes current.

Meanwhile, I suggest you go back to page one of this thread and read the first post - that post has a link to the AOS spreadsheet. The spreadsheet has all the needed information to guide you through the process.
 
Hello Mom,
thank you for your fast response.
My visa is F1 which expired on 25th dec 2013, but I am enrolled in school and have I-20, will the expiration will be a problem?
I have not completed medical exam yet.
I94 - I do not have any idea what is I-94 is:(
 
cholpon said:
Hello Mom,
thank you for your fast response.
My visa is F1 which expired on 25th dec 2013, but I am enrolled in school and have I-20, will the expiration will be a problem?
I have not completed medical exam yet.
I94 - I do not have any idea what is I-94 is:(
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Okay, forget about the I-94. What's the expiry date on your I-20?
 
don't I have to apply as soon as my number is current ? I meant that, my number will be current in february. I thought we have to send the AOS package as soon as number is current. OR we can do it any moment after it is current?
I went today and sent the payment fee (DV), what is the average time they send back the receit?
Thanks for help greatly appreciated
 
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cholpon said:
don't I have to apply as soon as my number is current ? I meant that, my number will be current in february. I thought we have to send the AOS package as soon as number is current. OR we can do it any moment after it is current?
I went today and sent the payment fee (DV), what is the average time they send back the receit?
Thanks for help greatly appreciated
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If your AOS package was complete and ready, you could actually have mailed it today to the Chicago Lockbox as a matter of fact. You really need to settle down and go over the AOS spreadsheet I referenced in my earlier post as it's looking more and more like you're not quite sure what needs to be done. Read the spreadsheet, then spend some time going over other postings on this thread to further enlighten yourself. DV receipt could take anywhere between 2 to weeks to get back.
 
I applied for the DV lottery and was selected after 13 attempts. Here's my story. I first came in as a student more than 10 years ago, on my own. Circumstance changed and I applied for asylum within the applicable time. I did this while in valid status. I continued to maintain status faithfully until life happened(difficulty supporting young ones and in addition going to school). I was then FINALLY, selected for DV 2015. I have been waiting for an action or decision on my asylum case for 3 years. I followed @kukilaska to see would happen with his case as it was similar to mine(well almost), and I was so happy for him when he got his LPR status. But then he was successful on the basis of the Matter of L-K which states that
" A failure to maintain lawful status is not “for technical reasons” within the meaning of
section 245(c)(2) of the Act and the applicable regulations at 8 C.F.R. § 1245.1(d)(2)(ii)
(2004), where the alien filed an asylum application while in lawful nonimmigrant status,
the nonimmigrant status subsequently expired, and the asylum application was referred
to the Immigration Court prior to the time the alien applied for adjustment of status."

I while I filed while in valid status, left school. To this date, I am still waiting for any action on my asylum case. I cannot go back to the country from which I am seeking asylum to consular process and I am not sure if the above matter of L-K, applies in the case of someone who was a student and is no longer, and wants to pursue AOS. Any one with pointers on how to proceed?
 
Hello Mom,
I have quick question,
I found in the spreadsheet infromation about second notification letter, which letter is that? KCC send me one letter about AOS, is that the one you are talking about?
and in that letter it was written
"
You must submit the Diversity Visa (DV) "Notification Letter" we sent you to the USCIS office nearest your
place of residence in order to apply for adjustment of status. "

1.which is this letter they are talking about?
2. do I have to have confirmation from USCIS that I can apply for AOS before sending AOS?
thanks, and sorry for bothering
 
justmyluck said:
I applied for the DV lottery and was selected after 13 attempts. Here's my story. I first came in as a student more than 10 years ago, on my own. Circumstance changed and I applied for asylum within the applicable time. I did this while in valid status. I continued to maintain status faithfully until life happened(difficulty supporting young ones and in addition going to school). I was then FINALLY, selected for DV 2015. I have been waiting for an action or decision on my asylum case for 3 years. I followed @kukilaska to see would happen with his case as it was similar to mine(well almost), and I was so happy for him when he got his LPR status. But then he was successful on the basis of the Matter of L-K which states that
" A failure to maintain lawful status is not “for technical reasons” within the meaning of
section 245(c)(2) of the Act and the applicable regulations at 8 C.F.R. § 1245.1(d)(2)(ii)
(2004), where the alien filed an asylum application while in lawful nonimmigrant status,
the nonimmigrant status subsequently expired, and the asylum application was referred
to the Immigration Court prior to the time the alien applied for adjustment of status."

I while I filed while in valid status, left school. To this date, I am still waiting for any action on my asylum case. I cannot go back to the country from which I am seeking asylum to consular process and I am not sure if the above matter of L-K, applies in the case of someone who was a student and is no longer, and wants to pursue AOS. Any one with pointers on how to proceed?
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Okay, so you filed while still in valid status, did you continue to maintain that status until your petition was formally accepted evidenced by the issuance of an acceptance notification or did you drop out prior to getting the NOA from USCIS?

Also what is your CN and have you submitted your DS -260 form?
 
cholpon said:
Hello Mom,
I have quick question,
I found in the spreadsheet infromation about second notification letter, which letter is that? KCC send me one letter about AOS, is that the one you are talking about?
and in that letter it was written
"
You must submit the Diversity Visa (DV) "Notification Letter" we sent you to the USCIS office nearest your
place of residence in order to apply for adjustment of status. "

1.which is this letter they are talking about?
2. do I have to have confirmation from USCIS that I can apply for AOS before sending AOS?
thanks, and sorry for bothering
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- yes, the 2NL referenced on the spreadsheet is the email you received from KCC
- the letter KCC is talking about is your Selection Notification letter - the letter telling you you've been selected
- not necessarily. If you're certain you entered the country legally, you were inspected and you're still in legal status, then you can process AOS and that's the information USCIS is supposed to confirm for someone who isn't sure.
 
Sm1smom said:
Okay, so you filed while still in valid status (Yes), (here I am assuming you are saying filed asylum, right?)

did you continue to maintain that status until your petition was formally accepted evidenced by the issuance of an acceptance notification or did you drop out prior to getting the NOA from USCIS?(I dropped out of school in August of 2013 and found out I was selected in May of 2014, so pretty much found out that I was selected for DV after dropping out of school)

Also what is your CN and have you submitted your DS -260 form?
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(AF72xxx, pretty high, I have not submitted my form DS 260 yet as I was not sure what to do)
 
Sm1smom said:
I asked you 3 questions, you only answered 2.
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If you read through my prior response, my answers were plugged in, in brackets, right after each question you asked. I wanted to respond to each of the questions as it was asked , it's a formatting thing, the answers are there
 
justmyluck said:
If you read through my prior response, my answers were plugged in, in brackets, right after each question you asked. I wanted to respond to each of the questions as it was asked , it's a formatting thing, the answers are there
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I wasn't expecting the answers to be included in the quoted post, and anyway it makes for easier reading if the answers are simply put outside of the post completely IMO. Having gone over the post again though, I still don't see an answer as to whether or not you got NOA from USCIS before you dropped out of school.
 
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