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DV 2017 AOS Only

Ruw02 said:
Hi,

Under the AOS package there is a form called I-797. Could you please tell me what it is?
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It is not a form, it's a USCIS document which is not applicable to everyone. Those who are required to include it to know what it is.
 
kchemist said:
Oh well do not file early unless you get current in 2017 sept. The amount of stress that I went through due to early filing is not really worth it. Lets say if you do get u r package accepted by lockbox but if someone from your FO rejects it or better yet what would happen if FO reject it on Aug/Sept of 2017 where you dont have time to re-apply.
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Yes, I know - but unfortunately, I don't have a choice. I agree that this is usually good advice.
 
kchemist said:
Oh well do not file early unless you get current in 2017 sept. The amount of stress that I went through due to early filing is not really worth it. Lets say if you do get u r package accepted by lockbox but if someone from your FO rejects it or better yet what would happen if FO reject it on Aug/Sept of 2017 where you dont have time to re-apply.
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Thank you for sharing your experience!
When do you recommend for us to file assuming that our case number becomes current in October. Should we wait until October 1st to submit the package to be on the safe side? Would it be less likely to get rejected if we file in Sept vs Aug?
 
alab said:
Thank you for sharing your experience!
When do you recommend for us to file assuming that our case number becomes current in October. Should we wait until October 1st to submit the package to be on the safe side? Would it be less likely to get rejected if we file in Sept vs Aug?
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October 1.
 
Sm1smom said:
It is not a form, it's a USCIS document which is not applicable to everyone. Those who are required to include it to know what it is.
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okie. Thank You. I don't think that's applicable for me then, because I really don't know what it is :) I got another question. I saw somewhere that I need to include my original I-20 in the AOS package. Is that true?
 
alab said:
Thank you for sharing your experience!
When do you recommend for us to file assuming that our case number becomes current in October. Should we wait until October 1st to submit the package to be on the safe side? Would it be less likely to get rejected if we file in Sept vs Aug?
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Send it to them on Oct 1st.
 
Ruw02 said:
okie. Thank You. I don't think that's applicable for me then, because I really don't know what it is :) I got another question. I saw somewhere that I need to include my original I-20 in the AOS package. Is that true?
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No you dont have to. And please dont do it. All copies of your current and past I20s are needed. In my case I had more than 10 I20s (Past I20s, new format I20s, OPT I20s, OPT extention I20s and I20s with errors made by school). I sent copies of all of them. With this I would like to say once you get your GC keep your I20s with you, dont throw away because you never know when you might need them. U r citizenship application is once such time you might need them.
 
Ruw02 said:
okie. Thank You. I don't think that's applicable for me then, because I really don't know what it is :) I got another question. I saw somewhere that I need to include my original I-20 in the AOS package. Is that true?
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I can't comment on what you saw or read "somewhere" but I'm certain the AOS process spreadsheet clearly states "copy"
 
kchemist said:
No you dont have to. And please dont do it. All copies of your current and past I20s are needed. In my case I had more than 10 I20s (Past I20s, new format I20s, OPT I20s, OPT extention I20s and I20s with errors made by school). I sent copies of all of them. With this I would like to say once you get your GC keep your I20s with you, dont throw away because you never know when you might need them. U r citizenship application is once such time you might need them.
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Thank you so much. I also have many I-20s with old format, new format and when my financial status changed. I'll send copies of all of those then.
 
Sm1smom said:
I can't comment on what you saw or read "somewhere" but I'm certain the AOS process spreadsheet clearly states "copy"
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Thanks. I found where I saw it.
http://www.immihelp.com/immigration/original-documents-vs-photocopy.html

Oh yeah just noticed that the spreadsheet says a copy. l am going to send a photocopy of my I-20.

And in the form i-485 part 1, it asks for the date that the "current USCIS status" expires. So should that be the expiration date of my current my I-20 or the date where my F1 visa expires on my passport?

Thanks you so much again for all the information you provide us.
 
Ruw02 said:
Thanks. I found where I saw it.
http://www.immihelp.com/immigration/original-documents-vs-photocopy.html

Oh yeah just noticed that the spreadsheet says a copy. l am going to send a photocopy of my I-20.

And in the form i-485 part 1, it asks for the date that the "current USCIS status" expires. So should that be the expiration date of my current my I-20 or the date where my F1 visa expires on my passport?

Thanks you so much again for all the information you provide us.
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The expiration date on the F1 visa on your passport is irrelevant in this process. That visa is merely a stamp that allows you to be admitted, it has no direct bearing on your admitted status.

You can determine your USCIS status either from your I-20 or I-94. You pick whichever of the two is the longest.
 
Sm1smom said:
The expiration date on the F1 visa on your passport is irrelevant in this process. That visa is merely a stamp that allows you to be admitted, it has no direct bearing on your admitted status.

You can determine your USCIS status either from your I-20 or I-94. You pick whichever of the two is the longest.
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Thanks @Sm1smom . You are just awesome. You clear all my doubts. I am really glad that I found this forum.
 
Hi!!
Another question... Before being F-1 visa, I spent a couple years with F-2 visa (dependent of my husband). Do I need to provide copies of all my I-20's under both F2 and F1 visa?
And, do my husband have to provide copy of all his I-20's as well? Or is it only me who have to do so, as the principal?

Thank you in advance!!
 
CountryGirl said:
Hi!!
Another question... Before being F-1 visa, I spent a couple years with F-2 visa (dependent of my husband). Do I need to provide copies of all my I-20's under both F2 and F1 visa?
And, do my husband have to provide copy of all his I-20's as well? Or is it only me who have to do so, as the principal?

Thank you in advance!!
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Yes you both do.
 
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