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Lcky7 said:
Hello everyone.

Can you please advise me on what to do again? I remember having an email 2notification letter from KCC.

Now that my number is EU23100 I hope that in August it will be current. Should I go ahead and proceed with the Fee payment or should I call USCIS to ask what to do, just so I will be called to an interview ? Please let me know. I would appreciate that

Sorry if I am not as smart as you all :(, but I truly want to win a green card and stand for this COUNTRY! America Is the Greatest !
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Should I start preparing my AOS Package and pay the fee now?
 
Lcky7 said:
Hello everyone.

Can you please advise me on what to do again? I remember having an email 2notification letter from KCC.

Now that my number is EU23100 I hope that in August it will be current. Should I go ahead and proceed with the Fee payment or should I call USCIS to ask what to do, just so I will be called to an interview ? Please let me know. I would appreciate that

Sorry if I am not as smart as you all :(, but I truly want to win a green card and stand for this COUNTRY! America Is the Greatest !
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So your CN changed from 25xxx which you posted several times back in 2017 to 23100? Very interesting I must say.

Anyway, if you want to take a gamble you can go ahead and make the DV administrative fee payment now, as long as you’re aware that fee is non refundable if your CN doesn’t become current.

One thing you can certainly do while waiting is to familiarize yourself with the AOS process spreadsheet and make sure you understand the steps involved.
 
Jonathan784 said:
Hi Mom,

Over the past month I have been having issues checking my Case Status online. I have contacted USCIS by phone on 3 separate occasions where I was told that nothing is wrong with my case and it is pending interview appointment and that I should just wait. But I still didn't trust it so today I went to an INFOPASS and there I was told that they had put me down as a no-show because my interview appointment was set to mid-April. The officer who helped me said she will call me back within a week to reschedule, but I couldn't get any written confirmation. The officer seemed to genuinely want to help out but after being fed false information over the phone, I feel paranoid that I don't have any physical evidence to show (apart from my INFOPASS receipt) and am just relying on the officer's word that they will call me back.

I think this shows that calling USCIS is not reliable and wanted to share this in case anyone else experiences similar issues - but also do you have any suggestions as to how to proceed in either case:

A. I get a call back
(Since I don't have an official interview letter, what questions are important to ask? Like now I'm wondering that in order to get into the FO I need an appointment receipt)
B. Don't get a call back
(Set-up another INFOPASS?)
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You didn’t get fed “false” information over the phone per se. The customer service reps see the exact information petitioners see when they check their petitions online themselves, the customer service reps are not immigration officers, they have no access to the specifics of individual cases people call to ask about. I’m surprised you’ve not come across one of my past posts regarding the phone reps.

Anyway if you don’t hear back within the promised one week time frame, I suggest you reach out to your congressman/woman and seek their assistance with following up on your case with USCIS. In the interim, book another infopass appointment in advance to follow up in person.
 
Sm1smom said:
So your CN changed from 25xxx which you posted several times back in 2017 to 23100? Very interesting I must say.

Anyway, if you want to take a gamble you can go ahead and make the DV administrative fee payment now, as long as you’re aware that fee is non refundable if your CN doesn’t become current.

One thing you can certainly do while waiting is to familiarize yourself with the AOS process spreadsheet and make sure you understand the steps involved.
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Hello Mom, ( Thanks for replying :) )

I was probably posting EU24 or Eu25 since I kinda thought that 23-25 will be just fine, but Now I entered my status and the accurate number was EU23070, so I thought It would be better to say an accurate number, since its getting closer and closer.

I will go now and read the AOS package spreadsheet, and start preparing things within 2 weeks. Someone told me in this forum that in 2 weeks we will see a clearer picture. Do you agree with it? and do you think that if in 2 weeks I will see that EU number goes up to 22500 or 23000 then I can go ahead and Pay the fee and get my package ready within a month.

I guess the easiest question would be: Do you think I will have enough time if I start preparing my package within 2 weeks? Someone told me that when my number will be current I will receive an email showing that I got an interview scheduled, but then another friend told me that I don't have to pay the fee before the interview. ( I thought that if I don't pay the fee and my number comes current then they won't give me an interview)

I am sure that he might be wrong, since he is not educated like you are and he does not help people like you do.
 
Lcky7 said:
Hello Mom, ( Thanks for replying :) )

I was probably posting EU24 or Eu25 since I kinda thought that 23-25 will be just fine, but Now I entered my status and the accurate number was EU23070, so I thought It would be better to say an accurate number, since its getting closer and closer.

I will go now and read the AOS package spreadsheet, and start preparing things within 2 weeks. Someone told me in this forum that in 2 weeks we will see a clearer picture. Do you agree with it? and do you think that if in 2 weeks I will see that EU number goes up to 22500 or 23000 then I can go ahead and Pay the fee and get my package ready within a month.

I guess the easiest question would be: Do you think I will have enough time if I start preparing my package within 2 weeks? Someone told me that when my number will be current I will receive an email showing that I got an interview scheduled, but then another friend told me that I don't have to pay the fee before the interview. ( I thought that if I don't pay the fee and my number comes current then they won't give me an interview)

I am sure that he might be wrong, since he is not educated like you are and he does not help people like you do.
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Providing the right information makes it easier for an accurate response to be given.

1. The next VB should be out on or before June 15th, so you’ll find out if your CN is current for August or not. I’m not into guesstimating or number crunching, so I can’t confirm if what someone told you is accurate or not. If your CN is blow the listed number, you go ahead and make the payment.

2. Go through the AOS process spreadsheet and familiarize yourself with the process like I earlier recommended. Understand the steps involved and check the Timelines spreadsheets to get an idea of when your FO is likely to schedule an interview.

3. Someone told you, someone told you - you’ve been provided the tool to guide you through the process. Stop listening or relying on what someone who has no idea re AOS process is telling you. READ the spreadsheet!

p.s. number your questions (if you have more than one in a post).
 
Hi mom!

Two questions raised while assembling the AOS documents

1) Should the i-134 form be included in both principle and derivative AOS application packages. I am the principle applicant with F1 status with an annual income of $23000. My spouse is a dependent. ( I know that i-134 is not required for AOS with DV lottery, but we don't want to take any chances)

2) I don't have a USCIS account number as of now. Should I create a one before the application is sent or will USCIS send a one after the submission?

Thanks in advance
 
ruch331 said:
Hi mom!

Two questions raised while assembling the AOS documents

1) Should the i-134 form be included in both principle and derivative AOS application packages. I am the principle applicant with F1 status with an annual income of $23000. My spouse is a dependent. ( I know that i-134 is not required for AOS with DV lottery, but we don't want to take any chances)

2) I don't have a USCIS account number as of now. Should I create a one before the application is sent or will USCIS send a one after the submission?

Thanks in advance
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1. Principal applicant’s only.

2. No. You create the account after you receive your NOA
 
Sm1smom said:
Providing the right information makes it easier for an accurate response to be given.

1. The next VB should be out on or before June 15th, so you’ll find out if your CN is current for August or not. I’m not into guesstimating or number crunching, so I can’t confirm if what someone told you is accurate or not. If your CN is blow the listed number, you go ahead and make the payment.

2. Go through the AOS process spreadsheet and familiarize yourself with the process like I earlier recommended. Understand the steps involved and check the Timelines spreadsheets to get an idea of when your FO is likely to schedule an interview.

3. Someone told you, someone told you - you’ve been provided the tool to guide you through the process. Stop listening or relying on what someone who has no idea re AOS process is telling you. READ the spreadsheet!

p.s. number your questions (if you have more than one in a post).
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All right,

Thank you Mom. I will go ahead and spend 2-3 hours tonight and read the AOS spreadsheet that you provided on the first page of this thread.
 
Hi Mom,
I am still waiting for my case to be adjudicated. Last mouth in info pass I was told that they are still waiting on FBI namecheck. I see that there is a Memo on national security adjudication that states if FBI namecheck is not back within 150 days, the FO should contact HQ and HQ should contact FBI and make a decision. Does this happen automatically? And what is the timeline of that process. Looks like my case is completely stuck in the process. Is there anything that I should do? Would writing to ombudsman office help? Please let me know
Best,
 
Seant said:
Hi Mom,
I am still waiting for my case to be adjudicated. Last mouth in info pass I was told that they are still waiting on FBI namecheck. I see that there is a Memo on national security adjudication that states if FBI namecheck is not back within 150 days, the FO should contact HQ and HQ should contact FBI and make a decision. Does this happen automatically? And what is the timeline of that process. Looks like my case is completely stuck in the process. Is there anything that I should do? Would writing to ombudsman office help? Please let me know
Best,
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Yes.
I don’t, takes as long as they deem necessary.
Ongoing follow up is all you can do. Yes you may write to the ombudsman, no guarantee it will move the case along. Rushing the background check or approving any petition when there’s some doubts with the background check isn’t something anyone in authority wants to be called out on.
 
Hi Mom,

We are close to the finish line in getting all the documents ready for the AoS. A few last questions remain.

1) AoS document, page 4, part 2, questions 3-9: Are they all carryover questions from page 3, part 2, question 2?
2) If so, and the answer to question 2 was 'no', then I do not need to answer questions 3-9, correct?

For the next 2 questions I already apologize in advance. I might be getting overly worried.

3) For the 5-year address history. We have moved around a lot and need to use page 14 for additional addresses.
a) Both 'Physical Address1' and 'Physical Address2' on page 4 are used for US addresses. The remaining ones, including one outside the US (at which I lived for 6 months roughly), are on page 14. The following question on page 5 questions 9a to 10b asks for an address you lived in longer than a year that was outside the US if not already listed 'above'. Therefore, technically the outside of the US address is not 'above' but on page 14. Do I list the address from abroad on page 5 questions 9a to 10b?
b) A few years ago, we went on a roughly 2 months vacation and transferred schools in that same summer. Therefore, we left our one apartment in city A (moved out entirely), traveled and upon returning moved in immediately to City B. What address would I put for those 2 months where we did not really have any?

Thank you so much!
 
Tobi1 said:
Hi Mom,

We are close to the finish line in getting all the documents ready for the AoS. A few last questions remain.

1) AoS document, page 4, part 2, questions 3-9: Are they all carryover questions from page 3, part 2, question 2?
2) If so, and the answer to question 2 was 'no', then I do not need to answer questions 3-9, correct?

For the next 2 questions I already apologize in advance. I might be getting overly worried.

3) For the 5-year address history. We have moved around a lot and need to use page 14 for additional addresses.
a) Both 'Physical Address1' and 'Physical Address2' on page 4 are used for US addresses. The remaining ones, including one outside the US (at which I lived for 6 months roughly), are on page 14. The following question on page 5 questions 9a to 10b asks for an address you lived in longer than a year that was outside the US if not already listed 'above'. Therefore, technically the outside of the US address is not 'above' but on page 14. Do I list the address from abroad on page 5 questions 9a to 10b?
b) A few years ago, we went on a roughly 2 months vacation and transferred schools in that same summer. Therefore, we left our one apartment in city A (moved out entirely), traveled and upon returning moved in immediately to City B. What address would I put for those 2 months where we did not really have any?

Thank you so much!
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1. No part 2 Questions 3 - 9 are not carry over from part 2 Question 2, they are separate categories. However, part questions 3 - 9 are not applicable to DV AOSers.

2. Answer is still “No”

3a&b: please use your best judgment.
 
Can someone please tell me the questions that need to be asked on an infopass appointment regarding the steps to see when they would be ready to schedule an interview?
Thank you.
 
Tobi1 said:
Hi Mom,

We are close to the finish line in getting all the documents ready for the AoS. A few last questions remain.

1) AoS document, page 4, part 2, questions 3-9: Are they all carryover questions from page 3, part 2, question 2?
2) If so, and the answer to question 2 was 'no', then I do not need to answer questions 3-9, correct?

For the next 2 questions I already apologize in advance. I might be getting overly worried.

3) For the 5-year address history. We have moved around a lot and need to use page 14 for additional addresses.
a) Both 'Physical Address1' and 'Physical Address2' on page 4 are used for US addresses. The remaining ones, including one outside the US (at which I lived for 6 months roughly), are on page 14. The following question on page 5 questions 9a to 10b asks for an address you lived in longer than a year that was outside the US if not already listed 'above'. Therefore, technically the outside of the US address is not 'above' but on page 14. Do I list the address from abroad on page 5 questions 9a to 10b?
b) A few years ago, we went on a roughly 2 months vacation and transferred schools in that same summer. Therefore, we left our one apartment in city A (moved out entirely), traveled and upon returning moved in immediately to City B. What address would I put for those 2 months where we did not really have any?

Thank you so much!
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May I ask, how many days it took to receive the receipt for the DV administrative fee payment ($330) ?
 
ruch331 said:
May I ask, how many days it took to receive the receipt for the DV administrative fee payment ($330) ?
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Absolutely! The timeline was the following:
- Sent payment on 5/14/18 via USPS
- Received receipt 5/31/18

So roughly 2.5 weeks. Hope this helps!
 
Tobi1 said:
Hi Mom,

We are close to the finish line in getting all the documents ready for the AoS. A few last questions remain.

1) AoS document, page 4, part 2, questions 3-9: Are they all carryover questions from page 3, part 2, question 2?
2) If so, and the answer to question 2 was 'no', then I do not need to answer questions 3-9, correct?

For the next 2 questions I already apologize in advance. I might be getting overly worried.

3) For the 5-year address history. We have moved around a lot and need to use page 14 for additional addresses.
a) Both 'Physical Address1' and 'Physical Address2' on page 4 are used for US addresses. The remaining ones, including one outside the US (at which I lived for 6 months roughly), are on page 14. The following question on page 5 questions 9a to 10b asks for an address you lived in longer than a year that was outside the US if not already listed 'above'. Therefore, technically the outside of the US address is not 'above' but on page 14. Do I list the address from abroad on page 5 questions 9a to 10b?
b) A few years ago, we went on a roughly 2 months vacation and transferred schools in that same summer. Therefore, we left our one apartment in city A (moved out entirely), traveled and upon returning moved in immediately to City B. What address would I put for those 2 months where we did not really have any?

Thank you so much!
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Tobi1, may I ask you what you decided to do with 3a and 3b.

Me has quite the same situation (3b). My lease term has ended and i left a country for a vacation (about a week). Once I arrived i signed a new lease term (the same building, but different apt. #). So what would be better in terms of filing address history?
1. leave a gap for about week.
2. add some sort of vacation notice for this week
3. include week of vacation to old address

Thanks.
 
zesk said:
Tobi1, may I ask you what you decided to do with 3a and 3b.

Me has quite the same situation (3b). My lease term has ended and i left a country for a vacation (about a week). Once I arrived i signed a new lease term (the same building, but different apt. #). So what would be better in terms of filing address history?
1. leave a gap for about week.
2. add some sort of vacation notice for this week
3. include week of vacation to old address

Thanks.
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Hi zesk,

I am not sure what the best way is to go about this, however, I did not want to have a gap. Therefore I did the following (fake dates obviously):
Actual move out date: 06/15
Actual move in date: 08/10
(in between on vacation)

On document move out: 07/31
On document move in: 08/01

What are you thinking of doing?
 
Hi mom,

For supplemental evidence: Evidence of Continuously Maintaining a Lawful Status Since Arrival in the United States

1) If I cannot find all past I-20s, will that be a problem? (I have all that authorize CPT/OPT).
2) Is it acceptable to additionally send all 'Passport page with an admission or parole stamp' + I-94?


Thank you!
 
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