DV 2017 AOS Only
- Thread starter Sm1smom
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You don't need a self addressed envelope in the AOS package.
Thank youu!
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
Your FO is not expecting the amount of money in your account to be exactly the same from when you send in your AOS package to when you finally show up for the interview with an updated statement. They however do expect the amount to be significant enough regardless if they use the statements you send in a couple of months earlier or the ones you'll bring in at the time of your interview to assess whether or not you're likely to become a public charge.
So the short answer is when sending in your AOS package, include your most recent statements. Then when you go for your interview, you'll need to make sure you have copies of bank statements to date.
Again, like I told you before, if you guys don't really have a significant amount of money in your bank accounts, then you should really look into getting an I-134.
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
If you're the primary visa holder and your spouse is a beneficiary, then yes, if you change to an AOS based EAD work authorization, your spouse's current EAD card also becomes invalid. The spouse will also need to switch over to an AOS based EAD.
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
No SAE required with the AOS package.
Hello,
I have a questions about the amount you need in your bank account not to be perceived as having a risk of becoming a public charge? I am on an E3 and have a job so does that reduce the amount I need to have in my bank account? What is the amount they look for for a single person to who is already living and working here to grant the green card?
I also was wondering if you have to tell them which field office you want your interview and biomentrics to be at or if they base it on your address in the forms you file?
Thanks!
I have a questions about the amount you need in your bank account not to be perceived as having a risk of becoming a public charge? I am on an E3 and have a job so does that reduce the amount I need to have in my bank account? What is the amount they look for for a single person to who is already living and working here to grant the green card?
I also was wondering if you have to tell them which field office you want your interview and biomentrics to be at or if they base it on your address in the forms you file?
Thanks!
MindCurious
New Member
Thank you for the reply!
1. Sorry, but I am a little confused by I-131. I know I will have to travel these coming months, however my F-1 is still valid for 2 years. Do I have to complete I-131, or is that only for "traveling based on your AoS petition"? I have mixed understanding, and I don't want to misinterpret such serious documents.
2. The excel spreadsheet mentions inserting a copy of the DV fee payment in one's AoS package. However, this isn't mentioned in the I-485 instructions; if I want to send the package ASAP, can I do so without the receipt and only present it to the interview, as it is actually specified in their requests?
3. G-325A requires "Applicant's residence last five years":
a) I traveled back home every summer so far. If I mention that one address, I will have way more than 5 addresses to write- however, there are only 5 spaces.
b) Even without those returns, I still have more than 5 residential addresses to mention, since I lived in different campus buildings and have recently even rented off-campus. Again, only 5 spaces given...
4. I know there is no certain answer to this question, but given that one sends his/her documents on October 1st, how long does it take, on average, to get an interview?
1. Sorry, but I am a little confused by I-131. I know I will have to travel these coming months, however my F-1 is still valid for 2 years. Do I have to complete I-131, or is that only for "traveling based on your AoS petition"? I have mixed understanding, and I don't want to misinterpret such serious documents.
2. The excel spreadsheet mentions inserting a copy of the DV fee payment in one's AoS package. However, this isn't mentioned in the I-485 instructions; if I want to send the package ASAP, can I do so without the receipt and only present it to the interview, as it is actually specified in their requests?
3. G-325A requires "Applicant's residence last five years":
a) I traveled back home every summer so far. If I mention that one address, I will have way more than 5 addresses to write- however, there are only 5 spaces.
b) Even without those returns, I still have more than 5 residential addresses to mention, since I lived in different campus buildings and have recently even rented off-campus. Again, only 5 spaces given...
4. I know there is no certain answer to this question, but given that one sends his/her documents on October 1st, how long does it take, on average, to get an interview?
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Sm1smom
Super Moderator
1. Emphasis is placed on one's annual income which should be 125% above an applicable poverty guideline (savings is a secondary consideration) when considering the possibility of becoming a public charge. Refer to the link below regarding the applicable amount of income one is expected to present:
https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/files/form/i-864p.pdf
2. The ASC and FO is assigned based on ones' home address.
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
1. Regardless of whether your current visa is still valid or not, if you travel out of the US while your AOS petition is pending (that is, after submitting the AOS package) without an approved AP card, your AOS petition would be considered abandoned and subsequently denied hence the need for anyone (with the exception of those on a dual intent visa) who has a travel plan is will need to file an I-131. However bear in mind once you're re-admitted on an AP card, your status will no longer be F1 and if your AOS petition gets denied for some reason, you will no longer have a valid status to fall back on.
2. The I-485 or the USCIS website for that matter doesn't list a lot of the documents the AOS process spreadsheet is recommending, so feel free to include whichever document you consider pertinent for your case. Having said that, yes one may send the AOS package without the DV administrative fee receipt and present it at the time of the interview.
3. List additional addresses/information on an extra piece of paper and attach it to your I-485.
4. Check the Timelines spreadsheets to get an idea of the average processing time for your applicable FO and other FOs too - links for Timelines spreadsheets for the past couple of years can be found on one of the tabs on the AOS process spreadsheet.
Hi guys. I just find out that I selected by KCC. My case number is 2017EU00027***. I am a F-1 student. I have been researching about my situation and I learned a lot of things from this forum but I still don't know which forms I have to fill up. And also should I wait that my case number becomes current. I talked with a immigration lawyer. She told me we should wait until your case number becomes current. She also told me that my case number is high. That means I might have to wait until May 2017 to fill forms. In this case I might be late to finish my paperworks and interview until september 2017. It sounds to me, I don't have any chance to get green card. What should I do? Should I fill any forms and send it KCC by myself?
CountryGirl
Member
Not everything is lost. This last year your number became current by May. It's not that late. You will be in a little rush, but still on time. You will have 4 months to finish the process before the time expires. Just be prepared to send all the documents by the first day of your month, and let's see. Also, you have the possibility of sending your package 2 months in advance, with the advance memo. It is not a safe path, but it is still a way to do so.
EURO2014
Well-Known Member
We happened to be in a somewhat comparable situation for DV-2014 (high EU CN, living and working in the US under H1-B) at the time and, after careful consideration, ultimately decided to process CP instead of AoS - a strategy which turned out to work perfectly for us. There are pro's and con's for both processing options, of course too numerous to list in a brief message. Nevertheless, processing of DS-260's starts right after submission, independently from CN. Just wanted to make sure you are aware of all of your options, given that your interview most likely will be over semester break in any case. Good luck!
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Hi everyone! Very excited to join your friendly and helpful group! I'm so happy to be selected in DV-2017 in spite of the fact that am an asylum applicant and my journey may not be easy, but I definitely want to go for it!
My CN-2017EU0002310x, I filed DS-260 on 9/6/2016 and will do AOS .Wish you good luck!
My CN-2017EU0002310x, I filed DS-260 on 9/6/2016 and will do AOS .Wish you good luck!
CountryGirl
Member
Hi,
I just realized I need KCC to unlock my DS-260 because I need to change something.... I already emailed them to do so.
But my question is: Are they gonna send me a new 2NL after I resubmit the DS-260 now?? Or the first one I received in June is valid even after the changes made??
Thank you!!
I just realized I need KCC to unlock my DS-260 because I need to change something.... I already emailed them to do so.
But my question is: Are they gonna send me a new 2NL after I resubmit the DS-260 now?? Or the first one I received in June is valid even after the changes made??
Thank you!!
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
No new 2NL will be sent. The first one is all you'll be getting.
Thank you for helping. I have one more question. So if I fill up my DS-260 form then I have to wait until around May to my CN become current. So I can send my AOS package around april before my CN become current. They will responde me and give me interview date if everything looks ok. So what is gonna happen in next 4 months until September 2017. Do you think that they give me an interview date in next 4 months after May? Do I have to do extra work?
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
You need to go over the AOS process spreadsheet, it has full guidance on what to do and when. You can find the link to the spreadsheet on the first post on page 1 of this Thread.
Hello all. I have one question. I am one of the selectee of DV2017 staying in US and wants to go through AOS. I submitted my DS-260 on August 6th 2016 but still I did not hear back about the 2NL email from KCC. Since we are closing to October and I am thinking my number will be current in October how should I go send my application pack without this? Do I need to send email to KCC and ask about the status? What is the normal time to receive this email? Thank you
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
1. CNs that are current in October and November have already been posted, not sure what you mean by you think you will be current in October.
2. It may take 2 to 8 weeks to get the 2NL for AOSers.
3. It's possible to send the AOS package without the 2NL.
Hello,
I am currently on an E3R and filing for AOS in October and I am thinking of submitting form I-765 to get an EAD just in case something happens where I need a new job before the Green Card comes through but I have some questions. If the EAD does come through and I want to stay with my current job do I need to tell that I am now technically on a green card or can I leave it as them assuming I am still on an E3R?
If I am using my annual income more so than savings to prove that I will not become a public charge, will it look bad that I filed for a EAD even if I didn't change jobs? What if I do change jobs but I have a similar income?
I basically just want to make sure there won't be negative repercussions for filing for this.
I am also going to file Form I-131 but I am not sure of my travel dates yet. Can it be approximate? And should I guess on the higher number of days I will be out of the country rather than stating a number and then staying outside of America for a longer amount of days than that?
Thank you!
I am currently on an E3R and filing for AOS in October and I am thinking of submitting form I-765 to get an EAD just in case something happens where I need a new job before the Green Card comes through but I have some questions. If the EAD does come through and I want to stay with my current job do I need to tell that I am now technically on a green card or can I leave it as them assuming I am still on an E3R?
If I am using my annual income more so than savings to prove that I will not become a public charge, will it look bad that I filed for a EAD even if I didn't change jobs? What if I do change jobs but I have a similar income?
I basically just want to make sure there won't be negative repercussions for filing for this.
I am also going to file Form I-131 but I am not sure of my travel dates yet. Can it be approximate? And should I guess on the higher number of days I will be out of the country rather than stating a number and then staying outside of America for a longer amount of days than that?
Thank you!