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DV 2017 AOS Only

Sm1smom said:
I hope the savings is a substantial amount if that's what you're planning on using. An affidavit of support or a letter of employment typically carries more weight. Anyway, for the savings, a printed copy may do.
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Would you consider $16K in savings a substantial amount? Thanks!
 
ManyQuestionsArise said:
I don't recall "evidence of financial support" being required as a document for CP (perhaps, they ask about one's financial state at the interview?!), so how come it is applicable for AoS?

What if I am an undergraduate student who doesn't have any relative in the US? I may not be working/have savings now, but obviously my parents and I are spending money and time on my education in order to work latter...Isn't payment of college tuition proof of "sufficient funds", at least for the moment?
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Yes, evidence of financial support is not expressly listed. However, there's the underlying requirement for one to be able support themselves without becoming a public charge - that is, applying for and receiving public assistance to which they haven't qualified for.

Payment of college tuition is not necessarily "sufficient funds" in this case because you're not applying for a temporary visa, you're requesting for the right to permanently live in the US. And it's not unusual for someone previously on a student visa to drop out of school upon getting their LPR status. So the assumption about spending time and money on an education in order to work later cannot be made by the IO.

Anyway, you're not obligated to include any of the documents we've recommended as evidence one will not become a public charge in order for the AOS petition to be approved.
 
alab said:
Would you consider $16K in savings a substantial amount? Thanks!
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I believe what I consider substantial is irrelevant - the IO will have the final say on that. I'm however aware of how often the IOs have requested for affidavit of supports from F or M visa holders processing AOS. You can take your chance with what you have, if you will rather not look for someone to fill out an I-134 for you.
 
alab said:
Would you consider $16K in savings a substantial amount? Thanks!
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No, $16,000 is not necessarily being considered as "a substantial amount" for this specific intent and purpose. Sm1smom undoubtedly is correct with her assessment and advice in this respect.
 
alab said:
Would you consider $16K in savings a substantial amount? Thanks!
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I know few friends of mine who got the process completed with research assistantship stipend without any issues. Also in this forum I have seen IOs asking I 134s from such people.
 
kchemist said:
I know few friends of mine who got the process completed with research assistantship stipend without any issues. Also in this forum I have seen IOs asking I 134s from such people.
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Couple of questions for you:

1. Did you include any of the suggested financial documents with your own AOS package or not?

2. The people you know of who got by with the research assistantship stipend, did they attend any interview or they also got approved without an interview?
 
Sm1smom said:
Couple of questions for you:

1. Did you include any of the suggested financial documents with your own AOS package or not?

2. The people you know of who got by with the research assistantship stipend, did they attend any interview or they also got approved without an interview?
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1) No mom I did not include any I 134. But I did include a letter from my employer so is my husband (Both of us were graduated and in OPT). Also I did include 6 months of pay stubs from my work place and my husbands.
2) Both my friends who got approved while they were students and both of them did go through the interview process.
 
Can you switch to CP from AoS after you get the letter from KCC that shows intent to move forward with AOS, and sends the case to USCIS ? In case you want to switch after you get that letter, are there are repercussions ?
 
s2017 said:
Can you switch to CP from AoS after you get the letter from KCC that shows intent to move forward with AOS, and sends the case to USCIS ? In case you want to switch after you get that letter, are there are repercussions ?
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I already answered you with regards to this question. Yes, you can switch from AOS to CP long after receiving the 2NL for AOS! A notable number of selectees have done so in the past.

The only part that didn't get discussed outright is the KCC case file which doesn't get sent until after your FO requests for it - and this will only happen after you actually file your AOS petition.
 
kchemist said:
1) No mom I did not include any I 134. But I did include a letter from my employer so is my husband (Both of us were graduated and in OPT). Also I did include 6 months of pay stubs from my work place and my husbands.
2) Both my friends who got approved while they were students and both of them did go through the interview process.
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Thanks for responding. One other question: did you and your friends fall within the jurisdiction of the same FO?
 
Sm1smom said:
I already answered you with regards to this question. Yes, you can switch from AOS to CP long after receiving the 2NL for AOS! A notable number of selectees have done so in the past.

The only part that didn't get discussed outright is the KCC case file which doesn't get sent until after your FO requests for it - and this will only happen after you actually file your AOS petition.
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Thank you for your prompt reply. I very much appreciate your help.
 
Hi,
I am a graduate student and I do have assistantship ~23K/annum. I am going to file AoS along with my spouse as a F-2 dependent. Should I show affidavit of support or not?

Thanks
 
physnep said:
Hi,
I am a graduate student and I do have assistantship ~23K/annum. I am going to file AoS along with my spouse as a F-2 dependent. Should I show affidavit of support or not?

Thanks
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Getting an I-134 is recommended, you however may opt to go with what you already have in terms of financial evidence.
 
Hi Mom - two things. 1. is there any magic to a bank account statement versus an investment account or similar for avoiding the public charge problem? I can show more than enough liquid assets ($300k+) but I don't want to move everything to a bank account. 2. Am I right in thinking that if filing per the early filing memo - against your advice for AOS coming current in October - the correct bulletin to use is the 'advance September bulletin' which should hit in early August? Thanks very much.
 
justsomeguy said:
Hi Mom - two things. 1. is there any magic to a bank account statement versus an investment account or similar for avoiding the public charge problem? I can show more than enough liquid assets ($300k+) but I don't want to move everything to a bank account. 2. Am I right in thinking that if filing per the early filing memo - against your advice for AOS coming current in October - the correct bulletin to use is the 'advance September bulletin' which should hit in early August? Thanks very much.
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1. I don't know

2. The advance section (section 'C' which is October) of the September bulletin which gets released in the next couple of days in August.
 
justsomeguy said:
Hi Mom - two things. 1. is there any magic to a bank account statement versus an investment account or similar for avoiding the public charge problem? I can show more than enough liquid assets ($300k+) but I don't want to move everything to a bank account. 2. Am I right in thinking that if filing per the early filing memo - against your advice for AOS coming current in October - the correct bulletin to use is the 'advance September bulletin' which should hit in early August? Thanks very much.
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1. Yes - investment accounts are fine.

2. Although the memo specifically describes early filing before the beginning of the year, I think it is a fair guess that the risk of rejection from the lockbox is higher whilst they are still expect 2016 cases.
 
justsomeguy said:
Hi Mom - two things. 1. is there any magic to a bank account statement versus an investment account or similar for avoiding the public charge problem? I can show more than enough liquid assets ($300k+) but I don't want to move everything to a bank account. 2. Am I right in thinking that if filing per the early filing memo - against your advice for AOS coming current in October - the correct bulletin to use is the 'advance September bulletin' which should hit in early August? Thanks very much.
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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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