DV 2017 AOS Only

[Britsimon]

Good luck. Yeah please let us know how it is going. I see a reduction in numbers in the October visa bulletin than that of last year. Was hoping to be current on May and now it seems like I'll have to wait till July :/

And you need to chillax too!

Again - you always knew it would be May/June - http://forums.immigration.com/threads/dv-2017-aos-only.331328/page-7#post-2434553

But in your case you are already stressing about the date and its MONTHS away - alot can happen in that time.

Honestly - if you guys are going to stress out with every visa bulletin you are going to be a nervous wreck before your case even starts!!!

With the kindest intentiions... Go have a beer, or a facial. Whatever it takes.

 

[CountryGirl]

You always knew it would be November/December. http://forums.immigration.com/threads/dv-2017-aos-only.331328/page-10#post-2435759
And if it is January, will that matter? RELAX.
A month here or there won't be a problem, you just need to realize that this is a game of patience....

Hahaha!! I didn't even remember my first comment. You are right! It has been always in my mind, I just forgot it. I know it is a game of patience but I am sooo excited about it that I can't stop thinking how my life will change if everything goes well...
My husband keep telling me that no worries, that why not. I mean, we have been always here legally and we have all the papers to prove it... But the point is that you can never take something for granted, so... It is gonna be horrible if after all this suspense, paperwork, and stress, they finally say: No, thank you, you won't get the GC!

 

[Britsimon]

Hahaha!! I didn't even remember my first comment. You are right! It has been always in my mind, I just forgot it. I know it is a game of patience but I am sooo excited about it that I can't stop thinking how my life will change if everything goes well...
My husband keep telling me that no worries, that why not. I mean, we have been always here legally and we have all the papers to prove it... But the point is that you can never take something for granted, so... It is gonna be horrible if after all this suspense, paperwork, and stress, they finally say: No, thank you, you won't get the GC!

We (the regulars) have all been in your shoes. We do know what its like. But don't fall into the trap of making your own stress. It will be fine. The IOs love these cases, they are EASY - and very unlikely to be denied.

 

[Ruw02]

And you need to chillax too!

Again - you always knew it would be May/June - http://forums.immigration.com/threads/dv-2017-aos-only.331328/page-7#post-2434553

But in your case you are already stressing about the date and its MONTHS away - alot can happen in that time.

Honestly - if you guys are going to stress out with every visa bulletin you are going to be a nervous wreck before your case even starts!!!

With the kindest intentiions... Go have a beer, or a facial. Whatever it takes.

Ha ha..yeah you are right. I am just too impatient & excited. Somewhere in my mind I always hoped that things gonna move fast and may be I can be current on April but yeah as you said a month here or there won't be a problem

 

[physnep]

In filling the form I-485, we have to choose the basis of applying for AoS in Part 2 of the form. There is not any option for DV selectee but there is an box for "Other basis of eligibility". It is clear that we can mention as a DV selectee with case number in that box. But in the page 2, number 10 of the instructions for filling AoS, it is asked to contact National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283 for the appointment at local USCIS office, I guess this is to confirm the eligibility. Is it REQUIRED to meet the local USCIS officer for this or not?

Since the eligibility through DV selection is already clear to all of us, I suppose we should not go through that. I am still posting this question to make it sure.

Thanks

 

[mira88]

I am trying to fill my DS-260 applications but I have some question. one of the questions ask whether I have been in the USA and the length of my stay, I entered the USA 3 times since 2011, my last entry was in 2014 and I didn't leave since then. I am not sure what my length of stay would be in this case since I am still here. Also, I was asked if I was ever issued a visa, date of issuance and the visa number. I was issued two visas since 2011, which one should I enter in this case? the first or second one? it only allows me to enter one of them. I am a PHD student and even my second visa has expired but my I_20 is valid until 12/2017, will that be an issue? One last thing, I already have a social security number because I work at the university as a teaching assistant, what should I reply to this question "Do you need a new card issued?". Do I need a new one?
Thanks a lot, really appreciate the help.

 

[Sm1smom]

I am trying to fill my DS-260 applications but I have some question. one of the questions ask whether I have been in the USA and the length of my stay, I entered the USA 3 times since 2011, my last entry was in 2014 and I didn't leave since then. I am not sure what my length of stay would be in this case since I am still here. Also, I was asked if I was ever issued a visa, date of issuance and the visa number. I was issued two visas since 2011, which one should I enter in this case? the first or second one? it only allows me to enter one of them. I am a PHD student and even my second visa has expired but my I_20 is valid until 12/2017, will that be an issue? One last thing, I already have a social security number because I work at the university as a teaching assistant, what should I reply to this question "Do you need a new card issued?". Do I need a new one?
Thanks a lot, really appreciate the help.

Length of stay - indicate 'present'/ or use today's date as in the date of whichever date you submit the DS260 form.
Enter the most recent visa information
Shouldn't be a problem as long as you've never gone out of status. The visa stamp is mainly for admission into the US.
Yes you will need a replacement card which you'll have to apply for on your own following an approval of your GC petition. So you should select 'No' on the DS260.

 

[Sm1smom]

In filling the form I-485, we have to choose the basis of applying for AoS in Part 2 of the form. There is not any option for DV selectee but there is an box for "Other basis of eligibility". It is clear that we can mention as a DV selectee with case number in that box. But in the page 2, number 10 of the instructions for filling AoS, it is asked to contact National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283 for the appointment at local USCIS office, I guess this is to confirm the eligibility. Is it REQUIRED to meet the local USCIS officer for this or not?

Since the eligibility through DV selection is already clear to all of us, I suppose we should not go through that. I am still posting this question to make it sure.

Thanks

Select option "H" for the main selectee and write something like DV Selectee. Notification Letter Attached in front of it.
Select option "B" for all the derivatives.

No visiting the FO for the purpose of confirming AOS eligibility is not a must. You're eligible to process AOS if you came into the US legally, have never gone out of status nor violated the status you were admitted in or are currently in.

 

[mira88]

Length of stay - indicate 'present'/ or use today's date as in the date of whichever date you submit the DS260 form.
Enter the most recent visa information
Shouldn't be a problem as long as you've never gone out of status. The visa stamp is mainly for admission into the US.
Yes you will need a replacement card which you'll have to apply for on your own following an approval of your GC petition. So you should select 'No' on the DS260.

Thanks for the quick reply. Just to be clear I should select "No" for the " do you need a new card issued" ? I don't think there is the option present for the length of stay so I will just select today's date. Also the vaccination question, I don't think I have taken all the required ones, can I say no and take the vaccines later? Or is it better to get all the needed vaccines before submitting the form?

 

[Sm1smom]

Thanks for the quick reply. Just to be clear I should select "No" for the " do you need a new card issued" ? I don't think there is the option present for the length of stay so I will just select today's date. Also the vaccination question, I don't think I have taken all the required ones, can I say no and take the vaccines later? Or is it better to get all the needed vaccines before submitting the form?

Select 'No' for the SSN.
If you're submitting the form today, use today's date. If submitting tomorrow, use tomorrow's date.
Select 'No' for the vaccination question. It's not a problem.

 

[mira88]

Thanks for the quick reply. Just to be clear I should select "No" for the " do you need a new card issued" ? I don't think there is the option present for the length of stay so I will just select today's date. Also the vaccination question, I don't think I have taken all the required ones, can I say no and take the vaccines later? Or is it better to get all the needed vaccines before submitting the form?

Select 'No' for the SSN.
If you're submitting the form today, use today's date. If submitting tomorrow, use tomorrow's date.
Select 'No' for the vaccination question. It's not a problem.

it doesn't allow me to enter dates, just duration so I will probably calculate that based on today's date. Also, what is an alien registration number? I have F1 visa, where can I find it? It seems that it's only awarded to permenant residence so I am assuming that I don't have it,right?
Finally, I got a master degree from the same university that I am currently doing my phd at, in the part where they ask about educational institutes that I have attended, they ask about degree awarded. Since I am not done with my phd, how can I enter that?
Thanks again for the help, really appreciate it.

 

[Sm1smom]

it doesn't allow me to enter dates, just duration so I will probably calculate that based on today's date. One last question, what is an alien registration number? I have F1 visa, where can I find it?
Thanks again for the help, really appreciate it.

Not trying to be rude, it's not rocket science though. If you're submitting the form today, calculate duration of stay based on today's date, if submitting at a later date, calculate based on whatever date you're submitting.

You wouldn't have an Alien number if you've never applied for any form of benefit from USCIS.

 

[mira88]

Not trying to be rude, it's not rocket science though. If you're submitting the form today, calculate duration of stay based on today's date, if submitting at a later date, calculate based on whatever date you're submitting.

You wouldn't have an Alien number if you've never applied for any form of benefit from USCIS.

It's fine, I am just trying to make sure that I am not making any mistakes. I don't want to bother you but I have one last question, i am currently doing my phd at the same university where I did my master, I haven't received my degree yet. Since my phd degree isn't awarded, should I include it in the DS-260 in the education part?

 

[Sm1smom]

It's fine, I am just trying to make sure that I am not making any mistakes. I don't want to bother you but I have one last question, i am currently doing my phd at the same university where I did my master, I haven't received my degree yet. Since my phd degree isn't awarded, should I include it in the DS-260 in the education part?

Use your best judgment on that.

 

[kchemist]

It's fine, I am just trying to make sure that I am not making any mistakes. I don't want to bother you but I have one last question, i am currently doing my phd at the same university where I did my master, I haven't received my degree yet. Since my phd degree isn't awarded, should I include it in the DS-260 in the education part?

Alien registration number is same as USCIS number. If you have applied for OPT based EAD card then write your USCIS number on the front of the card

 

[mira88]

Use your best judgment on that.

Thanks, I finally submitted my DS-260 . Now, can I start preparing my AOS package? From what I understood from the excel sheet, I need to wait for KCC to send my 2NL, then pay the DV fees and receive the receipt before sending my AOS package. Based on the visa bulletin my CN will be current next October, is it possible to send the package before KCC send the second notification letter?

 

[mira88]

Alien registration number is same as USCIS number. If you have applied for OPT based EAD card then write your USCIS number on the front of the card

No I didn't apply for OPT. I submitted the application already assuming that I don't have one, hopefully that's correct.

 

[Sm1smom]

Thanks, I finally submitted my DS-260 . Now, can I start preparing my AOS package? From what I understood from the excel sheet, I need to wait for KCC to send my 2NL, then pay the DV fees and receive the receipt before sending my AOS package. Based on the visa bulletin my CN will be current next October, is it possible to send the package before KCC send the second notification letter?

No the spreadsheet isn't necessarily saying people need to wait for the 2NL before making the DV payment - it is basically intended to list the different steps involved - everyone is free to make that payment whenever they're comfortable doing so.

Yes, it's possible to send the AOS package without the 2NL since it can be presented at the time of the interview.

 

[Sm1smom]

No I didn't apply for OPT. I submitted the application already assuming that I don't have one, hopefully that's correct.

Which is why I earlier on responded by saying you wouldn't have an Alien number if you've never applied for an immigration benefit from USCIS in the past.

 

[mira88]

Which is why I earlier on responded by saying you wouldn't have an Alien number if you've never applied for an immigration benefit from USCIS in the past.

Yes thank you. I took your advice and answered no

No the spreadsheet isn't necessarily saying people need to wait for the 2NL before making the DV payment - it is basically intended to list the different steps involved - everyone is free to make that payment whenever they're comfortable doing so.

Yes, it's possible to send the AOS package without the 2NL since it can be presented at the time of the interview.

Ok I think I will start putting the package together and hope I can send it sometime in September. However, what if my interview was scheduled before I receive my 2nl?