DV 2017 AOS Only

[Sm1smom]

Is FO going to make the appointment?
Because the officer told us that you may run of time if we can't give you the appointment before October!

Yes FO makes the appointment. Which is your FO? Have you gone through the AOS process spreadsheet to ensure you understand the process as a matter of fact in place of fretting over what the officer told you? Have you taken a look at the past Timelines spreadsheets to see the different times people have submitted in the past and when they got interviewed/approved?

 

[MahsaNia]

Yes FO makes the appointment. Which is your FO? Have you gone through the AOS process spreadsheet to ensure you understand the process as a matter of fact in place of fretting over what the officer told you? Have you taken a look at the past Timelines spreadsheets to see the different times people have submitted in the past and when they got interviewed/approved?

Actually, I'm doing the AOS packaging process according to the spreadsheet. I went to the Field Office (Utah) just to ask some questions about the i-131 form, and the officer said you may not have enough time to getting an interview because your AOS process is like others and there are so many people already in line which will take up to 6 months. And that's my main concern, to see if I'm going the get the appointment in the same order of others (other than DV)?!

 

[Sm1smom]

Actually, I'm doing the AOS packaging process according to the spreadsheet. I went to the Field Office (Utah) just to ask some questions about the i-131 form, and the officer said you may not have enough time to getting an interview because your AOS process is like others and there are so many people already in line which will take up to 6 months. And that's my main concern, to see if I'm going the get the appointment in the same order of others (other than DV)?!

Like I already responded, DV based AOS petitions are NOT treated the same way as all other AOS petitions, regardless of what you were told at the FO, this I know for a fact!

Now, the question is are you from Iran, or one of the countries specifically mentioned in Trump's new EO? If you are, then yes there's cause to be concerned at the possibility of not getting an interview by Sept 30th COB. But the only way to find out is by applying anyways.

 

[Masooi]

I have some questions about certified translated documents (birth certificate and high school diploma). I used a company online who provides translation services. The translated documents are both good, but does not have signatures of the translator. They attached a separate signed letter called the "Certificate of Accuracy" from the company President and Representative indicating that ".... certify that this translation was done by a bilingual translator thoroughly familiar with the Bahasa Malaysian and English languages and that the attached document has been translated to the best of our knowledge from Bahasa Malaysia into English and that the English text is an accurate and true translation of the original document presented to the best of our knowledge and belief."

Does that count as certified? Or even notarized? I'm not entirely sure how this works.

Also, I only have electronic copies of the translated document (not signed by anyone) and Certificate of Accuracy. Should I be requesting original copies of this? I understand that I only need to submit copies of these with my AOS package, but unsure about the interview needs. Thanks for your help!

 

[Sm1smom]

I have some questions about certified translated documents (birth certificate and high school diploma). I used a company online who provides translation services. The translated documents are both good, but does not have signatures of the translator. They attached a separate signed letter called the "Certificate of Accuracy" from the company President and Representative indicating that ".... certify that this translation was done by a bilingual translator thoroughly familiar with the Bahasa Malaysian and English languages and that the attached document has been translated to the best of our knowledge from Bahasa Malaysia into English and that the English text is an accurate and true translation of the original document presented to the best of our knowledge and belief."

Does that count as certified? Or even notarized? I'm not entirely sure how this works.

Also, I only have electronic copies of the translated document (not signed by anyone) and Certificate of Accuracy. Should I be requesting original copies of this? I understand that I only need to submit copies of these with my AOS package, but unsure about the interview needs. Thanks for your help!

What you have should be okay.

 

[s2017]

Hi Mom,

My high school diploma and transcripts are from a different country, but are in English. Do I need to get a WES evaluation or anything of that nature for the high school transcripts and diploma ?

 

[Sm1smom]

Hi Mom,

My high school diploma and transcripts are from a different country, but are in English. Do I need to get a WES evaluation or anything of that nature for the high school transcripts and diploma ?

Some FOs specifically request for an evaluated Diploma (it will be stated on the IL), most don't. It's really your call if you want to go ahead and evaluate it prior to getting your IL.

 

[hinan]

Hi Mom,

Thanks for all of your help. I recently walked in for biometrics and they let me in. I just showed my letter and did not mention that the date is some other time but the officer looked at it though and let me in anyway. My question is now I do not have to actually appear on the actual date in the letter right? Or is there something that I should do to let them know that I went before the actual date. Now that my fingerprint is in the system, I thought it should be fine if I do not appear on the actual date or there is nothing I should do to let them know but still I wanted to check this with you. Thank you very much.

 

[CountryGirl]

Hi Mom,

Thanks for all of your help. I recently walked in for biometrics and they let me in. I just showed my letter and did not mention that the date is some other time but the officer looked at it though and let me in anyway. My question is now I do not have to actually appear on the actual date in the letter right? Or is there something that I should do to let them know that I went before the actual date. Now that my fingerprint is in the system, I thought it should be fine if I do not appear on the actual date or there is nothing I should do to let them know but still I wanted to check this with you. Thank you very much.

They already have your biomatric data, therefore, you don't need to show up on the actual day of your appointment.

 

[Sm1smom]

Hi Mom,

Thanks for all of your help. I recently walked in for biometrics and they let me in. I just showed my letter and did not mention that the date is some other time but the officer looked at it though and let me in anyway. My question is now I do not have to actually appear on the actual date in the letter right? Or is there something that I should do to let them know that I went before the actual date. Now that my fingerprint is in the system, I thought it should be fine if I do not appear on the actual date or there is nothing I should do to let them know but still I wanted to check this with you. Thank you very much.

You don't have to do any other thing regarding the bio.

 

[Ruw02]

Hi Mom,

In the AOS package, should I attach only a copy of the current visa or all the copies of the past visa to US?

 

[deeprai]

Hello,

My sponsor for I-134 has the following conditions:

1. Is a green card holder.
2. Sponsored his wife via family-based petition last year. His wife is now in the US and is dependent on him for finances.
3. Has a full time job in a well-known US company, earns over $70k. He has been doing this job since last 2 years.
4. Unfortunately, he has only $3,000 in his bank account.

He is willing to sponsor me and my spouse (I and my spouse are doing AOS jointly). Although my sponsor says his past W2s, employment letter and pay stubs will be enough to include in the AOS package, I am not so sure if he is eligible to sponsor us because of his very less bank balance. Please advise! Specifically, do FOs expect our sponsor to include his/her bank statement?


Thanks in advance!

 

[Sm1smom]

Hi Mom,

In the AOS package, should I attach only a copy of the current visa or all the copies of the past visa to US?

Either is fine.

 

[Britsimon]

Hello,

My sponsor for I-134 has the following conditions:

1. Is a green card holder.
2. Sponsored his wife via family-based petition last year. His wife is now in the US and is dependent on him for finances.
3. Has a full time job in a well-known US company, earns over $70k. He has been doing this job since last 2 years.
4. Unfortunately, he has only $3,000 in his bank account.

He is willing to sponsor me and my spouse (I and my spouse are doing AOS jointly). Although my sponsor says his past W2s, employment letter and pay stubs will be enough to include in the AOS package, I am not so sure if he is eligible to sponsor us because of his very less bank balance. Please advise! Specifically, do FOs expect our sponsor to include his/her bank statement?


Thanks in advance!

The I-134 assessment values INCOME over savings (a 5 to 1 ratio in fact). So - the income is what is important, not savings.

 

[Sm1smom]

Hello,

My sponsor for I-134 has the following conditions:

1. Is a green card holder.
2. Sponsored his wife via family-based petition last year. His wife is now in the US and is dependent on him for finances.
3. Has a full time job in a well-known US company, earns over $70k. He has been doing this job since last 2 years.
4. Unfortunately, he has only $3,000 in his bank account.

He is willing to sponsor me and my spouse (I and my spouse are doing AOS jointly). Although my sponsor says his past W2s, employment letter and pay stubs will be enough to include in the AOS package, I am not so sure if he is eligible to sponsor us because of his very less bank balance. Please advise! Specifically, do FOs expect our sponsor to include his/her bank statement?


Thanks in advance!

Sponsor's account balance is irrelevant in this case, as long as their annual income is above the applicable poverty guideline level. What the sponsor said is correct.

 

[MahsaNia]

Sponsor's account balance is irrelevant in this case, as long as their annual income is above the applicable poverty guideline level. What the sponsor said is correct.

How much is a good amount to be in our own bank savings if we decide to give them our bank statement?

 

[Sm1smom]

How much is a good amount to be in our own bank savings if we decide to give them our bank statement?

I can't recommend what is considered a 'good amount'

 

[AFJI0706]

Hi,

Can anybody tell me the subject of the email that is considered the 2NL? I'm not sure which email it is.

Thanks

 

[beau]

Hi,

Can anybody tell me the subject of the email that is considered the 2NL? I'm not sure which email it is.

Thanks

For me, the email came from KCCDV@state.gov with the subject line: "[Your Case Number] Diversity Visa Adjustment Letter"

 

[deeprai]

The I-134 assessment values INCOME over savings (a 5 to 1 ratio in fact). So - the income is what is important, not savings.

Thanks for the helpful response. A follow-up question: My sponsor is changing his job in the first week of April and I am planning to submit my AOS package next week. I believe the I-134 should be correct on the date it is signed, so he has to fill in the details of his current employment. But that information will not be valid at the time of my interview. Does this matter? Do you suggest me to include his new job offer letter as well, just to be in the safe side? Or, does that unnecessarily complicate the case?

Thanks.