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DV 2017 AOS Only

Hi,
I have been selected for the DV 2017 with case number 2017EU0000114XX (Current in November).
My queries are the following -
1)I submitted by DS 260 only on 09/15/2015, should I wait till I get the 2nd NL from KCC or can I apply for AOS by just sending the DS submission confirmation?
2)I am currently on H1B and previously on F1,F1 OPT, and my status change(H1B transfer to a new employer) is still pending. My visa with my previous employer expired a few weeks back and currently do not have a visa though my petition for the H1B transfer is pending decision. Is it advisable to send the receipt number (I-797C, Notice Action) of my petition (H1B transfer) along with the AOS package? Or do I need to upgrade it to premium processing and have a decision before sending the AOS for DV?
3)I paid the DV administrative visa fee of 330, but haven't received the receipt yet, is it okay to send the AOS without the DV visa fee receipt and take the receipt along with while going for the interview?
Thanks in advance for the help.
 
jak143 said:
Hi,
I have been selected for the DV 2017 with case number 2017EU0000114XX (Current in November).
My queries are the following -
1)I submitted by DS 260 only on 09/15/2015, should I wait till I get the 2nd NL from KCC or can I apply for AOS by just sending the DS submission confirmation?
2)I am currently on H1B and previously on F1,F1 OPT, and my status change(H1B transfer to a new employer) is still pending. My visa with my previous employer expired a few weeks back and currently do not have a visa though my petition for the H1B transfer is pending decision. Is it advisable to send the receipt number (I-797C, Notice Action) of my petition (H1B transfer) along with the AOS package? Or do I need to upgrade it to premium processing and have a decision before sending the AOS for DV?
3)I paid the DV administrative visa fee of 330, but haven't received the receipt yet, is it okay to send the AOS without the DV visa fee receipt and take the receipt along with while going for the interview?
Thanks in advance for the help.
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1. You don't necessarily need to wait for the 2NL before sending in your AOS package.

2. The NOA needs to be included with your AOS package, no need to upgrade to premium processing for the purpose of submitting your AOS package.

3. The payment receipt needs to be included with the package. Email KCC for a copy of the receipt.
 
Sm1smom said:
Did you bother to go through the AOS process spreadsheet I referred you to in my response to your PM yesterday? (and I do remember you stated she was yet to resubmit her DS-260 form after unlocking to update her new address).
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Yes I did it and what I understand (step 2) is that she must wait for 2NL from KCC don´t know yet when the appointment schedule is
to tale place. The spreadsheet has a lot of useful information so I´m still assimilating and trying to understand it.
Thanks for you big help
 
Luis Vargas said:
Yes I did it and what I understand (step 2) is that she must wait for 2NL from KCC don´t know yet when the appointment schedule is
to tale place. The spreadsheet has a lot of useful information so I´m still assimilating and trying to understand it.
Thanks for you big help
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No, it's not a must to wait for the 2NL if the CN is already current. The way the steps are listed on the spreadsheet is on the assumption the petitioner submitted their DS260 back in May for instance, or long before their CN became current.

KCC does not schedule interview appointments for AOS cases, USCIS handles that after the AOS package has been received.

By the way, is your son also in the US with your D-i-L? Are they processing her selection together?
 
Hello,

I've been following the very helpful AOS spreadsheet and gathering all the necessary documentation for my application. I have a couple questions however about Employment Documents (if applicable) and Evidence of Financial Support in the AOS Package section:

I am currently pursuing a graduate (masters) degree in the United States but I've been here on an F-1 visa for 7 years now (2 years high school, 4 years college and 1 year on OPT.) When I was in college I got a social security number and held a part-time job on campus for all 4 years. I was filing taxes too. When I was on OPT I held a volunteer job and I had a paid internship during my last 3 months on OPT. Currently I am a full-time student and I'm not working anywhere. My question is, are the 4 documents listed under Employment Documents applicable in my case? Or if not all of them should I file some of them (such as my SSN card?)

Regarding the Evidence of Financial Support, do the bank statements and copies of tax returns refer to me (i.e my own personal statements and returns) or to the person who is completing the affidavit of support? Thank you for your time.
 
Klang said:
Hello,

I've been following the very helpful AOS spreadsheet and gathering all the necessary documentation for my application. I have a couple questions however about Employment Documents (if applicable) and Evidence of Financial Support in the AOS Package section:

I am currently pursuing a graduate (masters) degree in the United States but I've been here on an F-1 visa for 7 years now (2 years high school, 4 years college and 1 year on OPT.) When I was in college I got a social security number and held a part-time job on campus for all 4 years. I was filing taxes too. When I was on OPT I held a volunteer job and I had a paid internship during my last 3 months on OPT. Currently I am a full-time student and I'm not working anywhere. My question is, are the 4 documents listed under Employment Documents applicable in my case? Or if not all of them should I file some of them (such as my SSN card?)

Regarding the Evidence of Financial Support, do the bank statements and copies of tax returns refer to me (i.e my own personal statements and returns) or to the person who is completing the affidavit of support? Thank you for your time.
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The purpose of the financial support documents is to show one isn't likely to become a public charge. So if you're currently not working, the employment documents do not personally apply to your. Although you can't still include your IRS tax returns.

The person completing your I-134 should provide you with the applicable documents listed under the Evidence of Financial documents section.
 
Sm1smom said:
It's possible KCC already sent it and it went into your spam box, it's also possible they're yet to send it. Whatever the case may be, there's really no need to be worried. You'll be fine even if it never shows up, and there's no need calling KCC to ask about it. Since you're processing AOS, they will either tell you they don't know what you're talking about, or that they don't send 2NL to AOSers.
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That's true, I called to check about my case and they only said that they mailed a receipt for 330$ fee. When I asked about the 2NL, the guy did not know what I am talking about and told me to include the receipt in my AOS package,
 
Hi mom!

I made the mistake and have not filled out the form that would let me know the acceptance of the AOS package via text or email, so I guess my only indicator here would be the checks cashed (not happened yet), that the process is moving somewhat along. As from the timeline in the spreadsheets, this looks no more that 2 weeks tops. If that does not happen in two weeks, what other options I have to see if they are doing anything with my application at all? Obviously I also did not receive the letter in the mail (yet) about accepting my application either at this point, so I would have a case number at least so I could check the status.
I filed on the 8th of this month. Any suggestions?
Thank you!
 
Sm1smom said:
No, it's not a must to wait for the 2NL if the CN is already current. The way the steps are listed on the spreadsheet is on the assumption the petitioner submitted their DS260 back in May for instance, or long before their CN became current.

KCC does not schedule interview appointments for AOS cases, USCIS handles that after the AOS package has been received.

By the way, is your son also in the US with your D-i-L? Are they processing her selection together?
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My son is in US also with my D-i-L and both are processing her selection togethe
 
Luis Vargas said:
My son is in US also with my D-i-L and both are processing her selection togethe
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Cool. My suggestion though is that one or both of them should be actively involved in the process, I'm sure they appreciate your involvement and all the information you're able to gather for them.
 
Sm1smom said:
Cool. My suggestion though is that one or both of them should be actively involved in the process, I'm sure they appreciate your involvement and all the information you're able to gather for them.
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Do they have to make an appointment with an USCIS office to handle the AOS package?
 
Vrbmon said:
Hi mom!

I made the mistake and have not filled out the form that would let me know the acceptance of the AOS package via text or email, so I guess my only indicator here would be the checks cashed (not happened yet), that the process is moving somewhat along. As from the timeline in the spreadsheets, this looks no more that 2 weeks tops. If that does not happen in two weeks, what other options I have to see if they are doing anything with my application at all? Obviously I also did not receive the letter in the mail (yet) about accepting my application either at this point, so I would have a case number at least so I could check the status.
I filed on the 8th of this month. Any suggestions?
Thank you!
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Follow up with USCIS if you don't get a NOA one month after sending in your AOS package.
 
Luis Vargas said:
Do tehy have to make an appointment with an USCIS office to handle the AOS package?
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Luis Vargas said:
Do they have to make an appointment with an USCIS office to handle the AOS package?
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The questions you're asking are clear indications you've not spent enough time over the AOS process spreadsheet. Please go over it, or your son and/or your D-i-L should spend enough time going over it. It clearly explains/describes what needs to happen when.
 
My Sponsor forgot to put his Governmental ID in the documents he mailed me, and I am so shy to ask him to send it to me.
Is it ok if I mail without Governmental ID?
 
Supersonic2016 said:
My Sponsor forgot to put his Governmental ID in the documents he mailed me, and I am so shy to ask him to send it to me.
Is it ok if I mail without Governmental ID?
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A government ID showing the sponsor's status is required. It's your call though if you want to take the chance and continue processing without it.
 
What information I need to write on cashier check, I mean It is required to write Case number on the cashier check( I saw in one of the posts on this page) and If so, what else I need to write on the check?
 
Hi everyone!
My case number is EU16xxx. I think we can become current in December. I am on A-2 (diplomatic staff). My husband is on F-1 at the moment. My husband is graduating and applied for OPT since he planning starting work in November. He has sent his application and we have gotten his receipt stating that his application was received on August 18. We have yet to fill out the DS260. Status on his OPT application still just says it is received. Should we wait a bit more to submit the DS260 form? What do you think?
 
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