Thanks. I completely understand it's my decision to, I was hoping for some advice is all, not for the decision to be made for me. Ok, for a more specific question. Has anyone early filed in NY and if so, were they rejected due to early filing? I know it's a choice I need to make, just trying to gain some more insight. Thank you for your help.
DV 2018 AOS Only
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Xarthisius
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That you can check using AOS timelines. I can see at least one person doing early filing for New York, NY in 2018 and 2 people in 2017. I don't see any rejections for New York.
check DV 2018 AOS timelines spreadsheet.
There were 2 rejections (Early Filing) but none of them were in NY.
You can do the same with DV 2017 spreadsheet and so on.
Before I filed my AOS package, I made INFOPASS appointment and asked USCIS officer about it. The officer said it was ok to file early according to VB.
However, it may not work in other USCIS offices.
Hi,
Our rejection did not take place in our FO. It came from the Chicago Lockbox directly and there is where everyone sends their packages. Whoever was processing the documents did not know the rules and did not bother to read the documents the AOS spreadsheet suggest to include with the package. Bad luck, but no problem.
I would fill early. We lost only 10 days because of this. We got the package back and resent it. It is 100% our right to fill early. Just wait for the next VB and send the package the day after. Don’t waste any day that close to the end of the FY.
Our rejection did not take place in our FO. It came from the Chicago Lockbox directly and there is where everyone sends their packages. Whoever was processing the documents did not know the rules and did not bother to read the documents the AOS spreadsheet suggest to include with the package. Bad luck, but no problem.
I would fill early. We lost only 10 days because of this. We got the package back and resent it. It is 100% our right to fill early. Just wait for the next VB and send the package the day after. Don’t waste any day that close to the end of the FY.
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Dr. Europe
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I am having issues with the delivery of my GC.
It was in my town 6 days ago and then on the USPS tracking system it showed "In Transit to Next Facility" for three times on May 5, 6 and 7. From May 7 there are no updates. Yesterday I called USPS and they told me they are investigating.
Should I call USCIS and let them know?
Thank you
It was in my town 6 days ago and then on the USPS tracking system it showed "In Transit to Next Facility" for three times on May 5, 6 and 7. From May 7 there are no updates. Yesterday I called USPS and they told me they are investigating.
Should I call USCIS and let them know?
Thank you
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
You may call USCIS. Unless the GC got returned as undeliverable, I don’t think they can provide you with any information though. It seems to me like this is currently a USPS issue, so you need to keep following up with them.
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
@Xarthisius’s responses have been spot on!
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
If you’re processing AOS, you will NOT receive a 2NL after your CN becomes current. You need to familiarize yourself with the AOS process spreadsheet to ensure you understand the AOS process.
I'm a DV2016 winner and did early filing with NY field office. Things worked out just fine for me and a few other applicants, that I know through this forum, in the same fiscal year.
I know I said previously about my job situation, that as I'm waiting for my EAD it will be my husband's bank statements, pay stubs etc. that will be submitted.
Should I submit the affidavit of financial support within my documents as it will be him that is supporting me, or is that not necessary because his details will be submitted in the same package because he is my spouse?
Thank you.
Should I submit the affidavit of financial support within my documents as it will be him that is supporting me, or is that not necessary because his details will be submitted in the same package because he is my spouse?
Thank you.
Xarthisius
Well-Known Member
Form I-864 (Affidavit of support) can only be filled out by a USC or LPR. You previously mentioned that your spouse is on L visa.
Ah I see, thank you.
For DV purposes, I-134 should be used, not I-864 (for family-based immigration).
Xarthisius
Well-Known Member
oops, sorry you're right, but requirements for people that can fill the form are the same.
Ok, so I won't provide one as he is not a USC or LPR and just use my husband's statements, pay stubs etc.
Would it be worth mentioning in the cover letter that the reasoning behind me not putting in my bank statements, pay stubs is because I am waiting for my EAD?
Also, if my EAD hasn't come in by the time I file, should I put N/A for current employment?
Thank you.
Would it be worth mentioning in the cover letter that the reasoning behind me not putting in my bank statements, pay stubs is because I am waiting for my EAD?
Also, if my EAD hasn't come in by the time I file, should I put N/A for current employment?
Thank you.
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
1. Not necessary. You’re overthinking things. Your cover letter will not make its way to your assigned IO, it gets discarded at the Lockbox.
2. If you’re currently not working as at when you file, yes that should be N/A.
Thanks Mom. I really appreciate your answers.
First of all thank you Mom for the tremendous efforts you have put in this forum to kindly help us. I'm J1 visa holder and I have already got advisory letter from DOS indicating that section 212(e) DOES NOT APPLY to me, my spouse in J2 visa is Dv 2018 winner and we are about to send our package. My question is this letter can be used for her as well to prove the 2 years home residency DOES NOT apply for her?
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
Yes.