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cenark said:
Hi mom,

Thanks for everything. You are amazing. I have two questions:
1)My CN is EU00001*** should I file my I-485 or do you think it is too early? Because %99.9999 my CN will become current in October. So , can it still be too early to file in this case?? my documents are ready.
2)I just graduated and am currently on OPT. Would they expect me to have a job and/or solid income?


Thank you very much.
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First of all, you absolutely cannot file now because the DV2016 Fiscal Year hasn't started, the FY begins in Oct, so you cannot file prior to the start of your applicable FY. Also, I personally wouldn't encourage anyone with a CN that becomes current in October (the first month of the applicable FY) to file prior to Oct 1st. USCIS is notorious for rejecting most of those.

In addition, here's a warning I put on the spreadsheet for everyone in general, I hope you all take note and make the call that's wight for you:

Please Note: Some FOs are still denying petitions considered filed prior to the CN being current, regardless of what the Early Filing Memo says. So it's your call whether to file early based on the Memo or wait for your package to be received on the first day of the month for which your CN is current.

If your FO denies your petition without an interview due to early filing, you have the option of filing again starting from the 1st day of the month for which your CN is current. You will however have to make a new payment, and may have to redo the medical exam.​
 
cenark said:
Hi mom,

Thanks for everything. You are amazing. I have two questions:
1)My CN is EU00001*** should I file my I-485 or do you think it is too early? Because %99.9999 my CN will become current in October. So , can it still be too early to file in this case?? my documents are ready.
2)I just graduated and am currently on OPT. Would they expect me to have a job and/or solid income?


Thank you very much.
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Regarding the 2nd part of your post, they may not necessarily expect you to have a job/or solid income, but they may expect you to prove you will not become a public charge by requesting you to present an affidavit of support.
 
Sm1smom said:
First of all, you absolutely cannot file now because the DV2016 Fiscal Year hasn't started, the FY begins in Oct, so you cannot file prior to the start of your applicable FY. Also, I personally wouldn't encourage anyone with a CN that becomes current in October (the first month of the applicable FY) to file prior to Oct 1st. USCIS is notorious for rejecting most of those.

In addition, here's a warning I put on the spreadsheet for everyone in general, I hope you all take note and make the call that's wight for you:

Please Note: Some FOs are still denying petitions considered filed prior to the CN being current, regardless of what the Early Filing Memo says. So it's your call whether to file early based on the Memo or wait for your package to be received on the first day of the month for which your CN is current.

If your FO denies your petition without an interview due to early filing, you have the option of filing again starting from the 1st day of the month for which your CN is current. You will however have to make a new payment, and may have to redo the medical exam.​
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I will wait until Oct 1st and ignore the policy memorandum then.

Thanks a lot mom.
 
Mom I submitted the DS260 yesterday. When can I send the payment of 330 each for 2 personnel. Do I have to wait for 2NL to send this or can I send it now? (Case number AS4XXX)
 
kchemist said:
Mom I submitted the DS260 yesterday. When can I send the payment of 330 each for 2 personnel. Do I have to wait for 2NL to send this or can I send it now? (Case number AS4XXX)
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AS4xxx seems like a safe number, most likely will become current. So I suppose there's no harm in making the DV administrative fee payment now. But it's your call at the end of the day whether to go ahead and make the payment now or wait for the 2NL.
 
There is a question about DS-260.
"Mother's Surnames at Birth"
I put not the maiden surname but marriage surname which appears on my birth certificate. Now I'm in doubt if it's correct. May be there should be mother's maiden name? Is this critical for the interview?
 
tmy said:
There is a question about DS-260.
"Mother's Surnames at Birth"
I put not the maiden surname but marriage surname which appears on my birth certificate. Now I'm in doubt if it's correct. May be there should be mother's maiden name? Is this critical for the interview?
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The only way what you wrote could be correct is if your mom was married to your dad at birth :eek: yeah, shocking, well to me it is :p. Mother's surname at birth is asking for the mother's maiden name:rolleyes:. As to whether the information is critical for interview or not, it's important in the sense that it becomes part of your immigration records. And for those who may want to sponsor their parents in the future, it will become an issue. Plus they may need to refer to it when trying to resolve complicated background checks.
 
Sm1smom said:
The only way what you wrote could be correct is if your mom was married to your dad at birth :eek: yeah, shocking, well to me it is :p. Mother's surname at birth is asking for the mother's maiden name:rolleyes:. As to whether the information is critical for interview or not, it's important in the sense that it becomes part of your immigration records. And for those who may want to sponsor their parents in the future, it will become an issue. Plus they may need to refer to it when trying to resolve complicated background checks.
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Actually there is uncertainty about the Birth. Whose birth? My or mother's? no comments, no descriptions.
But I think I can explain all that on the interview. ) Don't want to unlock ds-260
 
tmy said:
Actually there is uncertainty about the Birth. Whose birth? My or mother's? no comments, no descriptions.
But I think I can explain all that on the interview. ) Don't want to unlock ds-260
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Did it ask for father's surname at birth too? :rolleyes:
 
tmy said:
Actually there is uncertainty about the Birth. Whose birth? My or mother's? no comments, no descriptions.
But I think I can explain all that on the interview. ) Don't want to unlock ds-260
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Really? No offense, but you're certainly proving your difficulties at understanding documents indeed! If you think the IO will bother to ask you for clarification on something like that, you have no idea what you're in for. As matter of fact, it may not even catch the IO's attention, but it will certainly come back to haunt you (which may be years down the road) - then you face the nightmare of dealing with faceless USCIS employees.

Anyway, as you like it I guess. Your case, your call.
 
Sm1smom said:
Really? No offense, but you're certainly proving your difficulties at understanding documents indeed! If you think the IO will bother to ask you for clarification on something like that, you have no idea what you're in for. As matter of fact, it may not even catch the IO's attention, but it will certainly come back to haunt you (which may be years down the road) - then you face the nightmare of dealing with faceless USCIS employees.

Anyway, as you like it I guess. Your case, your call.
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Thank you! Really paperwork is a nightmare for me :) I'm requesting to unlock then. I thing it's not too late.
 
tmy said:
Thank you! Really paperwork is a nightmare for me :) I'm requesting to unlock then. I thing it's not too late.
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Too late? Heck no. Your FY hasn't even started. More than enough time for people to unlock and make changes to the DS form as often as needed as a matter of fact.
 
Sm1smom said:
AS4xxx seems like a safe number, most likely will become current. So I suppose there's no harm in making the DV administrative fee payment now. But it's your call at the end of the day whether to go ahead and make the payment now or wait for the 2NL.
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Thank you mom, Other question is when I checked my I94 I found out my last entry was not recorded on electronic version (I had a paper I94 as well because my last entry was before the electronic system). Today I went to CPB office and they made the necessary changes to my online I94. But upon doing that they removed my paper I94 card and never returned. When I asked about it and they said I dont need that anymore and you only need one I94. I hope this is fine and I will not have any issues going forward.
 
Thank you for your help, again!

The question about medical exam:
As it's valid for 6 months and in some cases for 3 months, should the medical exam be valid as of date for i-485 acceptance?
For example, to be sure that i-485 is accepted on 2 Oct then med exam should expiry later then 3 Oct (and even 3 Oct expiration would be fine). Right?
 
kchemist said:
Thank you mom, Other question is when I checked my I94 I found out my last entry was not recorded on electronic version (I had a paper I94 as well because my last entry was before the electronic system). Today I went to CPB office and they made the necessary changes to my online I94. But upon doing that they removed my paper I94 card and never returned. When I asked about it and they said I dont need that anymore and you only need one I94. I hope this is fine and I will not have any issues going forward.
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Since you had the paper copy, there was no need visiting the CBP office, and they're right in taking away the paper copy as you only need one version/copy. So print out the online copy and attach to your document when the time comes
 
tmy said:
Thank you for your help, again!

The question about medical exam:
As it's valid for 6 months and in some cases for 3 months, should the medical exam be valid as of date for i-485 acceptance?
For example, to be sure that i-485 is accepted on 2 Oct then med exam should expiry later then 3 Oct (and even 3 Oct expiration would be fine). Right?
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In the scenario you've described above, I would say NO! First of all, just because the I-485 is delivered at the Chicago Lockbox on Oct 2nd, for instance, doesn't mean it was received on Oct 2nd. The package is only considered received when USCIS issues a NOA (notice of acceptance, which could be anywhere from a couple of days from when the package was delivered to a couple of weeks).
Now regarding the medical exam validity, some would argue as long as the medical exam is valid as at the date of official receipt of the package, I however would argue for validity to be from the date of the medical exam to the date of the interview at least.
 
Sm1smom said:
AS4xxx seems like a safe number, most likely will become current. So I suppose there's no harm in making the DV administrative fee payment now. But it's your call at the end of the day whether to go ahead and make the payment now or wait for the 2NL.
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Mom quick question about the DV fee. In the application we only have to include selectees name and surname. I dont see a place to include derivatives name and surname Is that fine ? http://travel.state.gov/content/vis...nstructions-for-selectees/adjustment-fee.html
 
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