DV 2018 AOS Only

[Catherinew947]

Hi Mom,

I'm filling in my I-485 and I'm on the question about the I-94. My I-94 when I retrieve it online shows the admit until date of 11/15/2017 (when my E3 visa was meant to expire). During the middle of last year (and before my admit until date ended), I filed and was granted an extension on my E3 visa, extending my stay in the US to 11/12/2019 (I have an I-797A as evidence of the extension). My question is: when filling out the I-485 and the question of the 'expiration date of authorized stay as shown on I-94', do I put the old date of 11/15/2017 as technically shown on my I-94, or the new extended date of 11/12/2019 as reflected on my I-797A? The I-94 number is noted on the I-797A and it's the same as the one I retrieve online, the only difference is the new extended date. I also plan to include a copy of the I-797A with my AOS package.

Thanks so much!

 

[Sm1smom]

Hi, I received my interview letter today and, as I was worried it may happen, the date is set on a day that I will be traveling for my best friend's wedding as her maid of honor. I'm not trying to complicate my case but before I cancel my trip, I wanted to get your help and understand my options:

1. I know you said it's suicidal to reschedule an interview for DV people, especially in NYC, but is it even possible to do so if it's not an emergency?
2. If I do reschedule the interview, would I be able to request to expedite?
3. My boyfriend and I were planning to get married after my case is completed as I preferred to get my green card not thru marriage. If we do get married now and apply for GC through marriage while I already have a pending AOS, how would that work? Would I need to withdraw my current application now before starting over? Would this hurt my chance of getting a green card?

Thank you!

1. Yes request to reschedule for none emergency reasons (such as being out of town on the scheduled date) is possible.
2. You may request an expedite if you wish, it definitely will not be entertained. Interview will re rescheduled at the FO’s convenience, which may be after Sept. 30th like you already know.
3. You can have multiple petitions in the system at the same time, not a problem. The second one gets canceled once the first one is approved.

Can’t you move your travel date by one day?

3 is definitely not an option I’ll be considering if I was in your shoes after coming this close to successfully completing the DV based AOS process. You do realize the spousal GC you’ll get will be a conditional one, and you’ll have to file again to remove conditions after 2 years in order to get the 10 year GC which you’ll have received straight away with an approved DV based AOS petition? Plus, you’ll need to gather evidence to prove the marriage is real, go through the process of dealing with USCIS headache TWICE for a marriage based GC when you have the option of putting all that behind until you file for citizenship years later. Just my two penny thoughts of unsolicited musings.

 

[Sm1smom]

Hi Mom,

I'm filling in my I-485 and I'm on the question about the I-94. My I-94 when I retrieve it online shows the admit until date of 11/15/2017 (when my E3 visa was meant to expire). During the middle of last year (and before my admit until date ended), I filed and was granted an extension on my E3 visa, extending my stay in the US to 11/12/2019 (I have an I-797A as evidence of the extension). My question is: when filling out the I-485 and the question of the 'expiration date of authorized stay as shown on I-94', do I put the old date of 11/15/2017 as technically shown on my I-94, or the new extended date of 11/12/2019 as reflected on my I-797A? The I-94 number is noted on the I-797A and it's the same as the one I retrieve online, the only difference is the new extended date. I also plan to include a copy of the I-797A with my AOS package.

Thanks so much!

Use the extended date - the question is assuming no status extension was filed.

 

[Catherinew947]

Use the extended date - the question is assuming no status extension was filed.

Thanks so much Mom!

Also, one question about my I-94 Travel Record. My most Recent 1-94 comes up when I enter my details on the I-94 website (with my Admission Record number etc), however the ‘Travel History’ section just comes back with ‘no record found for traveler.’ Is it necessary to submit the travel history page of the I-94 in my AOS package or bring it to the interview? I do have the dates of my last 5 trips in and out of the US written down, but I just can’t access it from the I-94 website.

Thank you!

 

[Akramjoon]

Hi Mom and everyone. I was current in Feb and my FP was 31st Jan. I had an info pass on 12th April and the officer told me she would call me 1st May if my background check is done and if not she will keep looking at that. I am wondering if it is a time to have an inquiry or still wait.? By the way, I am from Iran.

 

[Sm1smom]

Thanks so much Mom!

Also, one question about my I-94 Travel Record. My most Recent 1-94 comes up when I enter my details on the I-94 website (with my Admission Record number etc), however the ‘Travel History’ section just comes back with ‘no record found for traveler.’ Is it necessary to submit the travel history page of the I-94 in my AOS package or bring it to the interview? I do have the dates of my last 5 trips in and out of the US written down, but I just can’t access it from the I-94 website.

Thank you!

Your most recent I-94 is what matters. That your proof you entered the country legally, you were inspected, therefore you qualify to process AOS.

 

[Sm1smom]

Hi Mom and everyone. I was current in Feb and my FP was 31st Jan. I had an info pass on 12th April and the officer told me she would call me 1st May if my background check is done and if not she will keep looking at that. I am wondering if it is a time to have an inquiry or still wait.? By the way, I am from Iran.

You already know of the extended background check Iranians subjected to - at least I’ve mentioned it a couple of times to you. Which means you should be prepared to wait for quite a while. Of course, you can do an inquiry, nothing wrong with following up on a regular basis.

 

[Akramjoon]

You already know of the extended background check Iranians subjected to - at least I’ve mentioned it a couple of times to you. Which means you should be prepared to wait for quite a while. Of course, you can do an inquiry, nothing wrong with following up on a regular basis.

Thank you Mom. Is that the same process in the USCIS website for case outside normal processing time?

 

[Sm1smom]

Thank you Mom. Is that the same process in the USCIS website for case outside normal processing time?

Your case is not outside the normal processing time, but you can use that if you like.

 

[Jarr]

Hi Mom,

I think I saw some post regarding the biometrics. In my case, I was rejected and I re-sumitted AOS package again immediately.

1. Is it true that if I did my biometric already I will not have to do it again?
2. What should I be anticipating for, a biometric letter? or skip to interview letter?

Thank you very much

 

[Andrii]

Hi Mom,

This is my third post here thanks for your help before.
Finally we got an invitation letter for the interview.
Shortly, my wife has won DV lottery and we applied for AOS she is on H4 and doesn't work, I'm currently employed and will be reappointed in the end of June.
Along with the invitation we got a list of documents we need to bring for the interview.
One of required documents is evidence of financial support, however it says that we can bring with us one of the following:

1. Bank statement, however I'm afraid our assets don't meet the requirements, so I can't bring it.
2. Offer of employment but I'm already employed
3. Verification of employment. I'm employed but my current contract is ending in the end of June, and we have an interview in the beginning of June, at my work I was told that I'm going to be reappointed, but it's unlikely I will get a written confirmation of the reappointment before the interview. However in the verification letter will be stated that I have an ongoing contract and I asked to add a phrase regarding reappointment, but I'm not sure it will be done.

What do you think will verification of employment work for us or we need to bring Affidavit of Support?

Sincerely,
Andrii

 

[Sm1smom]

Hi Mom,

I think I saw some post regarding the biometrics. In my case, I was rejected and I re-sumitted AOS package again immediately.

1. Is it true that if I did my biometric already I will not have to do it again?
2. What should I be anticipating for, a biometric letter? or skip to interview letter?

Thank you very much

1. I don’t know - the NBC will determine if a new bio is required or not.
2. I don’t know.

 

[Sm1smom]

Hi Mom,

This is my third post here thanks for your help before.
Finally we got an invitation letter for the interview.
Shortly, my wife has won DV lottery and we applied for AOS she is on H4 and doesn't work, I'm currently employed and will be reappointed in the end of June.
Along with the invitation we got a list of documents we need to bring for the interview.
One of required documents is evidence of financial support, however it says that we can bring with us one of the following:

1. Bank statement, however I'm afraid our assets don't meet the requirements, so I can't bring it.
2. Offer of employment but I'm already employed
3. Verification of employment. I'm employed but my current contract is ending in the end of June, and we have an interview in the beginning of June, at my work I was told that I'm going to be reappointed, but it's unlikely I will get a written confirmation of the reappointment before the interview. However in the verification letter will be stated that I have an ongoing contract and I asked to add a phrase regarding reappointment, but I'm not sure it will be done.

What do you think will verification of employment work for us or we need to bring Affidavit of Support?

Sincerely,
Andrii

I don’t think the verification of employment will be of good use if it doesn’t confirm your reappointment. Yes, you may want to get an affidavit of support as a backup document.

 

[Andrii]

Thanks a lot!!!

I'm afraid the immigration officer may accept whatever I bring without any comment and make his decision on our case latter.
I mean we can't keep the affidavit as the backup, we either should bring it or not.

Am I right?

Sincerely,
Andrii

 

[Sm1smom]

Thanks a lot!!!

I'm afraid the immigration officer may accept whatever I bring without any comment and make his decision on our case latter.
I mean we can't keep the affidavit as the backup, we either should bring it or not.

Am I right?

Sincerely,
Andrii

No, they do not operate that way, they’re not vindictive. If your evidence is not acceptable, you will be told and they will issue an RFE for you to send in what they need in order to approve your case.

You obviously don’t understand the meaning of getting the “affidavit as a back up. You attend the interview with the affidavit of support, you have it with you as a back up document to be be presented only IF the IO decides your employment verification letter is not a strong enough evidence you will not become a public charge. You present your “back up” document (aka affidavit of support) at that point.

 

[Jonathan784]

Hi Mom,

I had my biometrics appointment on January 5, and I still haven't heard back regarding the interview. On top of this my Case Status won't show online due to a website glitch showing a user defined error. Upon calling USCIS I'm merely told that their website is experiencing technical difficulties and that the error doesn't affect my case. I am still concerned, however, since I haven't heard back in a while and per the spreadsheet timeline, most people heard back within 2-3 months.

Would an INFOPASS appointment help to get some updates?

Thank you

 

[Yena Kim]

Do anyone knows about the Atlanta USCIS field office?? What about the processing speed for DV based AOS?? Could anyone share the interview experience?

 

[Sm1smom]

Hi Mom,

I had my biometrics appointment on January 5, and I still haven't heard back regarding the interview. On top of this my Case Status won't show online due to a website glitch showing a user defined error. Upon calling USCIS I'm merely told that their website is experiencing technical difficulties and that the error doesn't affect my case. I am still concerned, however, since I haven't heard back in a while and per the spreadsheet timeline, most people heard back within 2-3 months.

Would an INFOPASS appointment help to get some updates?

Thank you

You should focus on you own FO and how long it took others in that same FO to receive their IL, not most people on the spreadsheet in general. The way each FO operates is different.

Yes you can do an INFOPASS, there’s no guarantee it will result in a useful update but it’s worth the trip.

 

[Sm1smom]

Do anyone knows about the Atlanta USCIS field office?? What about the processing speed for DV based AOS?? Could anyone share the interview experience?

Check the timeline spreadsheets, both past and present years, for the answers to your questions. You’ll find links to them on the AOS process spreadsheet which is linked to the first post on page one of this thread.

 

[Andrii]

No, they do not operate that way, they’re not vindictive. If your evidence is not acceptable, you will be told and they will issue an RFE for you to send in what they need in order to approve your case.

You obviously don’t understand the meaning of getting the “affidavit as a back up. You attend the interview with the affidavit of support, you have it with you as a back up document to be be presented only IF the IO decides your employment verification letter is not a strong enough evidence you will not become a public charge. You present your “back up” document (aka affidavit of support) at that point.

Tnanks, I got you.

But what is an RFE, and may it delay the case, will we need to attend another interview or just send them what will be requried?

Andrii