DV 2017 AOS Only

[Sm1smom]

I'm going to bring my I485 and biographical sheet to the interview. I'm making the format nicer so it looks much neater, when printing them out and signing and dating, which date should I put? The date on the original I485 and biographical sheet that was sent with my AOS package or today's date?

Also, should I add my A number to these forms since I now have one?

Okay I think you're over stressing and over analyzing what you need for your interview. So I'm going to set the record straight here: you don't need to take a copy of your I-485 or any other USCIS form you submitted to the interview (especially since you didn't make copies of those for your personal records before submitting them).

 

[Sm1smom]

Yes they are Iranians and we are in touch and some of them are in the same FO. Being Paranoid about a young man who traveled a lot made this fraustration to me.

For the ones that are in the same FO as yourself, you said they've received their interview letters while their background checks are still pending. How do you/they know their background checks are yet to clear?

I understand your frustration about the waiting, I however don't think you're helping your own state of mind by over stressing over something you have absolutely no control over. You've been too focused on getting the IL right from when your sent in your AOS package. You expected your process to complete within the same time time as most others, despite our telling you numerous times over and over again that processing of Iranian cases take much more longer. (And I think your username is a dead giveaway you're naturally impatient by the way).

You may think they're being paranoid about you, well the truth is they don't personally know you, they're doing what is necessary to know about you and to make the necessary determination at the end of the day.

 

[PMiami]

Hi,

How does 2NL look like for AOS? Is it just an email with an attachment saying "Attached is the Adjustment letter"?

 

[beau]

Hi,

How does 2NL look like for AOS? Is it just an email with an attachment saying "Attached is the Adjustment letter"?

Yes.

 

[AFJI0706]

My package (with all my forms!) was supposed to be delivered by 12:00pm noon and I just received this notification from USPS:

Your item arrived at the CHICAGO, IL 60680 post office at 11:40 am on March 31, 2017 and is ready for pickup.

Does anybody know if this is the normal tracking notification or if it should say delivered?

Thanks!

 

[mrtPL]

Hi again: I got my documents faster than I thought so I will be able to send my package soon. I have a list of questions… I hope it is not too much:

1. on DS-260 I answered the question if I know the No. of my last non immigrant visa. I answered no. Can I put the number now in the I-485 form?

2. I want to submit 1099 for the years of 2014, 2015 and 2016. I filed taxes only for 2015 and I ordered the transcript from IRS. Would that be a problem? Should I submit a copy of tax forms for 2014 an 2016 (I am filing those this year).

3. I did not pay my taxes for any of those 3 years- would that be a problem?

4. I also did not have a health coverage for at least 2 years.

5. I came to the U.S. on J1 visa in 2010 for 4 month work and travel program, and this visa is in my expired passport. Should I submit a copy of the old visa and old passport?

6. I came here again, with a new passport, on J1 visa in 2014 and change my status to H3 (current status). Should I also submit a copy of this expired in 2015 J1 visa (together with DS-2019??) ?

7. University in my home country issued diploma also in English. Would that be considered as a certified translation?

8. I live from paycheck to paycheck (get them every week) and do not have any savings. Should I attach my bank statements or it would be used against me? How many of those bank statements should be attached?

9. I do not get the pay stubs- just checks- should I enclose copy of those? Or the copies from my bank statements are okay?

10. How the employment letter should look like for a person on h3 visa- training visa? I am not supposed to be employed at all- I just receive a training for which I am paid to bring benefits to the company after return to home country. I am not authorized to work full time, just receive training for 20 hours per week. Should my company indicate that they are willing to hire me when I receive a green card? Would my situation constitute unauthorized employment?

11. Translation of birth certificate an HS diploma: The statement on a separate sheet of paper stating that: “the English language translation is complete and accurate, and I am competent to translate from the foreign language into English” is really enough??

Thank you for your help.

 

[Sm1smom]

My package (with all my forms!) was supposed to be delivered by 12:00pm noon and I just received this notification from USPS:

Your item arrived at the CHICAGO, IL 60680 post office at 11:40 am on March 31, 2017 and is ready for pickup.

Does anybody know if this is the normal tracking notification or if it should say delivered?

Thanks!

Which USPS mailing option did you use?

 

[Sm1smom]

Hi again: I got my documents faster than I thought so I will be able to send my package soon. I have a list of questions… I hope it is not too much:

1. on DS-260 I answered the question if I know the No. of my last non immigrant visa. I answered no. Can I put the number now in the I-485 form?

2. I want to submit 1099 for the years of 2014, 2015 and 2016. I filed taxes only for 2015 and I ordered the transcript from IRS. Would that be a problem? Should I submit a copy of tax forms for 2014 an 2016 (I am filing those this year).

3. I did not pay my taxes for any of those 3 years- would that be a problem?

4. I also did not have a health coverage for at least 2 years.

5. I came to the U.S. on J1 visa in 2010 for 4 month work and travel program, and this visa is in my expired passport. Should I submit a copy of the old visa and old passport?

6. I came here again, with a new passport, on J1 visa in 2014 and change my status to H3 (current status). Should I also submit a copy of this expired in 2015 J1 visa (together with DS-2019??) ?

7. University in my home country issued diploma also in English. Would that be considered as a certified translation?

8. I live from paycheck to paycheck (get them every week) and do not have any savings. Should I attach my bank statements or it would be used against me? How many of those bank statements should be attached?

9. I do not get the pay stubs- just checks- should I enclose copy of those? Or the copies from my bank statements are okay?

10. How the employment letter should look like for a person on h3 visa- training visa? I am not supposed to be employed at all- I just receive a training for which I am paid to bring benefits to the company after return to home country. I am not authorized to work full time, just receive training for 20 hours per week. Should my company indicate that they are willing to hire me when I receive a green card? Would my situation constitute unauthorized employment?

11. Translation of birth certificate an HS diploma: The statement on a separate sheet of paper stating that: “the English language translation is complete and accurate, and I am competent to translate from the foreign language into English” is really enough??

Thank you for your help.

1. Yes
2. USCIS doesn't have the time to be wading through a bunch of tax forms, they most likely will not look at your 1099. What you need is your IRS transcripts.
3. You may be asked to explain why you didn't pay your taxes if there's evidence you earned income during those years. Be ready to explain yourself.
4. Got nothing to do with immigration.
5. Yes.
6. Yes, copy of the visa.
7. If the Diploma is issued in English.
8. If there's no substantial savings in your bank account, including the bank statement as part of your financial evidence is useless. Find a qualified person to fill out an I-130 for you.
9. No, and no. See 8
10. You're not an employee, you're a trainee so an employment letter is of no use to you in this case. Again see the second part of 8 above.
11. Certification by Translator

I [typed name], certify that I am fluent (conversant) in the English and [enter appropriate language] languages, and that the above/attached document is an accurate translation of the document attached entitled [enter title of document].
Signature
Typed Name
Address
Date

https://www.uscis.gov/forms/forms-and-fees/general-tips-assembling-applications-mailing

 

[AFJI0706]

Which USPS mailing option did you use?

USPS expedite

 

[Sm1smom]

USPS expedite

I don't know what you mean by USPS expedite delivery - is this equivalent to courier service? If yes, you ought to have used the other Chicago Lockbox delivery address. Anyway, you should follow up with USPS to find out why the package needs to be picked up from them.

 

[Al92]

I don't know what you mean by USPS expedite delivery - is this equivalent to courier service? If it use, you ought to have used the other Chicago Lockbox delivery address. Anyway, you should follow up with USPS to find out why the package needs to be picked up from them.

Hi.
Same situation here. I have mailed mine via USPS priority express (overnight) delivery. I guess it refers to pick up from the PO Box 805887 or if the lockbox is full from the USPS.

 

[Sm1smom]

Hi.
Same situation here. I have mailed mine via USPS priority express (overnight) delivery. I guess it refers to pick up from the PO Box 805887 or if the lockbox is full from the USPS.

USPS Priority Express is equivalent to courier delivery and should have gone to the suggested courier delivery address, I believe. Anyway, when did you mail in your package? Have you received the NOA from USCIS?

 

[Al92]

USPS Priority Express is equivalent to courier delivery and should have gone to the suggested courier delivery address, I believe. Anyway, when did you mail in your package? Have you received the NOA from USCIS?

Just mailed yesterday.
Here is the message that appears on tracking:
Your item arrived at the CHICAGO, IL 60680 post office at 11:19 am on April 1, 2017 and is ready for pickup.

Tracking History

April 1, 2017, 11:19 am Available for Pickup CHICAGO, IL 60680

 

[Sm1smom]

Just mailed yesterday.
Here is the message that appears on tracking:
Your item arrived at the CHICAGO, IL 60680 post office at 11:19 am on April 1, 2017 and is ready for pickup.

Tracking History

April 1, 2017, 11:19 am Available for Pickup CHICAGO, IL 60680

You also need to follow up with the USPS. The Chicago Lockbox doesn't go down to USPS's office for package pick ups.

 

[mrtPL]

1. Yes
2. USCIS doesn't have the time to be wading through a bunch of tax forms, they most likely will not look at your 1099. What you need is your IRS transcripts.
3. You may be asked to explain why you didn't pay your taxes if there's evidence you earned income during those years. Be ready to explain yourself.
4. Got nothing to do with immigration.
5. Yes.
6. Yes, copy of the visa.
7. If the Diploma is issued in English.
8. If there's no substantial savings in your bank account, including the bank statement as part of your financial evidence is useless. Find a qualified person to fill out an I-130 for you.
9. No, and no. See 8
10. You're not an employee, you're a trainee so an employment letter is of no use to you in this case. Again see the second part of 8 above.
11. Certification by Translator

I [typed name], certify that I am fluent (conversant) in the English and [enter appropriate language] languages, and that the above/attached document is an accurate translation of the document attached entitled [enter title of document].
Signature
Typed Name
Address
Date

Thank you so much.

ad. 2. I will have a tax transcript for 2015 only. Unless I wait with sending my package for couple of weeks just to order transcripts for 2014 and 2016 (which I am filing this week...). What should I do?
ad. 6. So, as you say , normally I don`t have to file DS2019. Initially I came in 2014 on J1 for 3 months only, and then I applied for extension for next 9 months- I did not get a visa, just DS2019 covering the period from initial J1 expiration to AOS to H3. In this case, I have to file DS2019 for this period, right?
ad. 8. Did you mean I-134? I do not have any close family in the U.S.- just an aunt, and she can file the I-134 for me. Will that work?
ad. 10. Is it better to ask my employer to issue a job offer for the application? Or the I-134 from my aunt is enough?

 

[uruyankee]

Two final questions/comments before I submit my package to the Chicago Lockbox on Monday morning:

1) My 2014 tax transcript (I have only had to file once in the past) will not arrive for another couple of weeks. Long story short, the IRS website won't recognize my cell phone and so the alternative to online retrieval is for them to mail an authorization code to my old address, which will then get forwarded to my current address, after which I'll be able to request the transcript. In any case, I'm not going to wait for that to happen in order to submit my application (unless you so advise). Instead, I'm including a copy of my 1040 (only 2 pages) and will make sure to bring the transcript to the interview (if granted).

2) Do you have any recommendation for mailing service? Do you reckon I should use USPS Priority or USPS Priority Express?

Many thanks.

 

[Sm1smom]

Thank you so much.

ad. 2. I will have a tax transcript for 2015 only. Unless I wait with sending my package for couple of weeks just to order transcripts for 2014 and 2016 (which I am filing this week...). What should I do?
ad. 6. So, as you say , normally I don`t have to file DS2019. Initially I came in 2014 on J1 for 3 months only, and then I applied for extension for next 9 months- I did not get a visa, just DS2019 covering the period from initial J1 expiration to AOS to H3. In this case, I have to file DS2019 for this period, right?
ad. 8. Did you mean I-134? I do not have any close family in the U.S.- just an aunt, and she can file the I-134 for me. Will that work?
ad. 10. Is it better to ask my employer to issue a job offer for the application? Or the I-134 from my aunt is enough?

2. I already told you what you need to do. Include the tax transcripts for that you have.

6. Did you not receive any NOA when ou filed for extension? The DS2019 is just a certificate of eligibility which you would have had to had to an embassy in order to be issued with a visa which will allow you to be re-admitted back into the US, if you had travelled out after the extension was granted. The AOS process spreadsheet already says to include copies of all NOAs. Include the DS-2019 if it makes you feel better.

8. Yes I meant an I-134, thanks for pointing that out. Yes, she can fill it out on your behalf, assuming she meets the income requirements.

10. If your employer is willing to issue a job offer letter, that can work too. However if it turns out your employer has been paying you, when they really shouldn't have, you'll have to deal with the potential consequences of that. Do I recommend keeping it simple.

 

[Sm1smom]

Two final questions/comments before I submit my package to the Chicago Lockbox on Monday morning:

1) My 2014 tax transcript (I have only had to file once in the past) will not arrive for another couple of weeks. Long story short, the IRS website won't recognize my cell phone and so the alternative to online retrieval is for them to mail an authorization code to my old address, which will then get forwarded to my current address, after which I'll be able to request the transcript. In any case, I'm not going to wait for that to happen in order to submit my application (unless you so advise). Instead, I'm including a copy of my 1040 (only 2 pages) and will make sure to bring the transcript to the interview (if granted).

2) Do you have any recommendation for mailing service? Do you reckon I should use USPS Priority or USPS Priority Express?

Many thanks.

1. You didn't ask any question.

2. I don't have any recommendation, go with what you prefer. Just be sure to use the right mailing address.

 

[uruyankee]

1. You didn't ask any question.

I'm aware, hence the "/comments" addendum at the beginning of my OP. Sometimes a man is just looking for validation...Anyhow, do you agree that in this case expediency beats completeness, or do you think I should wait to submit–possibly 2 or more weeks–until I get my tax transcript?

 

[Sm1smom]

I'm aware, hence the "/comments" addendum at the beginning of my OP. Sometimes a man is just looking for validation...Anyhow, do you agree that in this case expediency beats completeness, or do you think I should wait to submit–possibly 2 or more weeks–until I get my tax transcript?

In order to avoid a state of ambiguity, I do prefer for a man to outrightly ask his questions as against making some statements/comments and expecting me to validate them. Now that you've asked an actual question I will go ahead and respond accordingly.

The general recommendation is to front load the AOS petition with as much relevant information/document as possible to enable USCIS review the petition prior to the interview date or to get them to even waive the interview. However, that may sometimes not be possible. So yes you may submit with what you have now, you can take whatever is missing to the interview - they may or may not request to seen them.