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bh4387 said:
Will my applying for Adjustment of Status as a result of being selected for DV-2015 affect my F1 status as a graduate student especially in terms of the ability to work on campus? Working in one of the university labs as a research assistant is an integral aspect of my program and the basis for my doctoral thesis. It also allows me to receive a stipend. By submitting the I-485 would my status automatically change, and would I have to apply for an EAD (Form I-765) to be able to continue working?

I imagine it might take some time for the EAD to be issued. Until then would I have to halt my program?

What happens if both AOS and EAD are denied?
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No, applying for AOS will not have any negative impact on your current F1 status. If for some reason your AOS application is denied, you will revert back to your F1 status and continue your graduate status. But that is under the assumption you will not use a DV based EAD card to accept a job offer.

If you apply for an EAD card with your I-485 package and use that EAD card for take up a job offer, you will no longer be considered as being in F1 status, of course you will still be able to continue your graduate program during the process, you will only be out of status if the adjustment is denied.
 
Hi

I was selected to DV 2015 AS 00014xx as I understand this is low number and there are good chances that I will be able to send my files on September.
I'm on L1A Visa that will expire on Jan 19 2015 (7 years), my company agree to file recap petition to recap all the days i was out of the US (about 7 month) they will file it in October.

Few questions
  1. If I send all my document on September/October should they file the recap petition can it cause problem?
  2. Can I ask for EAD even if my visa still valid ?
  3. My wife has valid EAD till June 2015 should we ask new EAD for her ?
Thanks
 
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Hi all,

I was looking at the spreadsheets and was confused by a few(possibly minor) things.

What's the difference between an ASC and field office? Also what does CPO stand for?

thanks
 
npdv15 said:
Hi all,

I was looking at the spreadsheets and was confused by a few(possibly minor) things.

What's the difference between an ASC and field office? Also what does CPO stand for?

thanks
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Hello npdv15!

In an ASC you will have your fingerprints taken, in a field office you will have your interview. In my case it was the same place.
CPO stands for Card Production Ordered.
 
Red77 said:
Hi

I was selected to DV 2015 AS 00014xx as I understand this is low number and there are good chances that I will be able to send my files on September.
I'm on L1A Visa that will expire on Jan 19 2015 (7 years), my company agree to file recap petition to recap all the days i was out of the US (about 7 month) they will file it in October.

Few questions
  1. If I send all my document on September/October should they file the recap petition can it cause problem?
  2. Can I ask for EAD even if my visa still valid ?
  3. My wife has valid EAD till June 2015 should we ask new EAD for her ?
Thanks
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1. Yes, they should go ahead and still file. L1 is a dual intent visa, having a recap application in the system at the same time as filing for AOS shouldn't cause a problem. Having the L1 as a back-up is good if, God forbid the AOS is denied.

2. Yes you can. However, I believe there's the possibility of not being able to return to L1 status, again if the AOS application is denied. You may actually want to run this by the lawyer filing the recap application for you.

3. No point in applying for an EAD for your wife. Your case should most likely have completed by the time her current EAD expires.
 
Hi.
I won the DV 2015. Both me and my husband are living in US now. We filled out the DS-260 and we mentioned that we are intending to do AOS. My concern is:

My husband was in F1 visa and he just graduated in May 2014, of course his I-20 is expired now. He is going to do his PhD in coming Fall 2014. The school is going to issue his new I-20 by next month, July. Our school immigration specialist told us that he can stay in US for 60 days even his I-20 expired to get the new I-20. So, this situation makes us so worried. Do you think if it is gonna effect the obtaining green card process. Our case number is 18**. Thanks for helping us.
 
Sm1smom said:
1. Yes, they should go ahead and still file. L1 is a dual intent visa, having a recap application in the system at the same time as filing for AOS shouldn't cause a problem. Having the L1 as a back-up is good if, God forbid the AOS is denied.

2. Yes you can. However, I believe there's the possibility of not being able to return to L1 status, again if the AOS application is denied. You may actually want to run this by the lawyer filing the recap application for you.

3. No point in applying for an EAD for your wife. Your case should most likely have completed by the time her current EAD expires.
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Thanks Sm1smom
 
Parvin said:
Hi.
I won the DV 2015. Both me and my husband are living in US now. We filled out the DS-260 and we mentioned that we are intending to do AOS. My concern is:

My husband was in F1 visa and he just graduated in May 2014, of course his I-20 is expired now. He is going to do his PhD in coming Fall 2014. The school is going to issue his new I-20 by next month, July. Our school immigration specialist told us that he can stay in US for 60 days even his I-20 expired to get the new I-20. So, this situation makes us so worried. Do you think if it is gonna effect the obtaining green card process. Our case number is 18**. Thanks for helping us.
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As long as your husband gets a new I-20 before the expiration of the 60 days grace period, you guys should be fine.
 
Hi all, I have some DS-260 related questions.

1) For alien registration number, I've used the USCIS number that was printed on my EAD card which I had from a couple years ago. Is that the correct thing to do? From searching online, I've seen people say that the alien registration number is printed in the US Visa, but I couldn't find one in mine. I've also seen people say the USCIS number and the alien registration number are the same. Just wanted to verify.

2) I'm under F1 visa and all jobs i've ever taken are either on-campus jobs, internships (CPT and OPT) and research stipends/fellowships. In the previous employment section, should I list all of them?

3) I'm currently in graduate school, enrolled in a PhD program. Should I list my current occupation as student or something else (there's an option called research)? I was wondering if the interviewer might question my ability to support myself as a student (I can actually because I get stipend for doing research and teaching). Or does it not matter as long as I can present proof that I'm financially independent? On the other hand, under F1 visa, I can't take any other jobs (except CPT/OPT based internships/jobs).

Any help/ideas/directions will be appreciated.

thanks!
 
npdv15 said:
Hi all, I have some DS-260 related questions.

1) For alien registration number, I've used the USCIS number that was printed on my EAD card which I had from a couple years ago. Is that the correct thing to do? From searching online, I've seen people say that the alien registration number is printed in the US Visa, but I couldn't find one in mine. I've also seen people say the USCIS number and the alien registration number are the same. Just wanted to verify.

2) I'm under F1 visa and all jobs i've ever taken are either on-campus jobs, internships (CPT and OPT) and research stipends/fellowships. In the previous employment section, should I list all of them?

3) I'm currently in graduate school, enrolled in a PhD program. Should I list my current occupation as student or something else (there's an option called research)? I was wondering if the interviewer might question my ability to support myself as a student (I can actually because I get stipend for doing research and teaching). Or does it not matter as long as I can present proof that I'm financially independent? On the other hand, under F1 visa, I can't take any other jobs (except CPT/OPT based internships/jobs).

Any help/ideas/directions will be appreciated.

thanks!
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Hey npdv15! :)
1) Yes, the alien registration number is the one you found on your EAD card. I did not filled out that box because I lost my EAD card a few years ago (after I was done with my OPT), so USCIS just filled it out for me. They are the ones who have that number, so it's not even a problem if you leave the box blank.

2) At least, this is what I did.

3) I am a PhD student myself, and I indicated "Student" under occupation. If the interviewer inquires financial documents, you should have them on you. I had my pay stubs, tax returns, but just in case I also submitted an Affidavit of Support along with the sponsor documents--simply because my teaching assistantship does not give me an impressive income :)
 
Fiefia said:
Hey npdv15! :)
1) Yes, the alien registration number is the one you found on your EAD card. I did not filled out that box because I lost my EAD card a few years ago (after I was done with my OPT), so USCIS just filled it out for me. They are the ones who have that number, so it's not even a problem if you leave the box blank.

2) At least, this is what I did.

3) I am a PhD student myself, and I indicated "Student" under occupation. If the interviewer inquires financial documents, you should have them on you. I had my pay stubs, tax returns, but just in case I also submitted an Affidavit of Support along with the sponsor documents--simply because my teaching assistantship does not give me an impressive income :)
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Thanks a lot Fiefia. Good to know you were on the same boat as me and I'm guessing you made it through successfully (If not yet, good luck!)

I was also thinking of listing all my jobs. I'll put down my job as student as well, because that makes more sense to me as well.

I'm not sure what I'll do about the sponsor thing. I don't have to worry about that now right (for DS-260)?
 
npdv15 said:
Hi all, I have some DS-260 related questions.

1) For alien registration number, I've used the USCIS number that was printed on my EAD card which I had from a couple years ago. Is that the correct thing to do? From searching online, I've seen people say that the alien registration number is printed in the US Visa, but I couldn't find one in mine. I've also seen people say the USCIS number and the alien registration number are the same. Just wanted to verify.

2) I'm under F1 visa and all jobs i've ever taken are either on-campus jobs, internships (CPT and OPT) and research stipends/fellowships. In the previous employment section, should I list all of them?

3) I'm currently in graduate school, enrolled in a PhD program. Should I list my current occupation as student or something else (there's an option called research)? I was wondering if the interviewer might question my ability to support myself as a student (I can actually because I get stipend for doing research and teaching). Or does it not matter as long as I can present proof that I'm financially independent? On the other hand, under F1 visa, I can't take any other jobs (except CPT/OPT based internships/jobs).

Any help/ideas/directions will be appreciated.

thanks!
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1. The USCIS on your EAD card is your A#, so use that number. And like Fiefia noted in her response, it's not a show spoiler for anyone who already has an A# failed to provide it. The reason you didn't find an A# on your visa is because your visa is a NIV. Only those who came into the US with IV have the A# listed on their visas, and that's the difference those making those generalized statements online are failing to note or point to.

2. List as many as you can, it helps in creating a favorable impression on whoever is reviewing your application.

3. My suggestion is list it as "Student". Part of the purpose of listing past jobs which you asked about in question 2 is to show a trend in your ability to support yourself. Also if you're able to show you have enough savings or earn an income above the poverty guidelines level, you should be okay.
 
npdv15 said:
Thanks a lot Fiefia. Good to know you were on the same boat as me and I'm guessing you made it through successfully (If not yet, good luck!)

I was also thinking of listing all my jobs. I'll put down my job as student as well, because that makes more sense to me as well.

I'm not sure what I'll do about the sponsor thing. I don't have to worry about that now right (for DS-260)?
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The affidavit of support will only be required at the time of the interview if you're unable to show an ability to support yourself, it's not required with the DS-260 form.
 
Hello all,
I submitted DS-260 and confirmed intention to do AOS. Can I go ahead and pay $330 DV fee or should I wait for some mail/e-mail from KCC? Payment instructions on http://travel.state.gov/content/vis...nstructions-for-selectees/adjustment-fee.html are a bit confusing.. Should I just print this page and fill in the blanks, or is there some official form that I should complete? And finally, is Fedex (with self-addressed stamped envelope) ok to send payment?
Thanks in advance!
 
GSx100 said:
Hello all,
I submitted DS-260 and confirmed intention to do AOS. Can I go ahead and pay $330 DV fee or should I wait for some mail/e-mail from KCC? Payment instructions on http://travel.state.gov/content/vis...nstructions-for-selectees/adjustment-fee.html are a bit confusing.. Should I just print this page and fill in the blanks, or is there some official form that I should complete? And finally, is Fedex (with self-addressed stamped envelope) ok to send payment?
Thanks in advance!
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What case number do you have? At best it is 2 months before you can file - so it is probably too early to be paying that fee.
 
GSx100 said:
EU7xxx
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Nice number. You may well be current in October, and if so you can file as early as mid August, So, pay the 330 now if you like, but you could wait for a month or so. You can print the stuff they recommend on that page. (I copied that to a word doc and filled in the blanks).

Use Fedex if you like - I used regular mail.
 
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