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Tobi1 said:
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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Just to let you know that, International office in my campus told me that, they have all the copies of past I-20's if I want them .
 
Tobi1 said:
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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1. Hopefully not, having them helps tremendously.
2. You don’t need “all passport page”. Have you taken a look at the AOS process spreadsheet for guidance?
 
HI mom. Just went for a congressional inquiry today. It's been 2 months since the interview and have not heard nor received anything. Is there anything else to do other than wait for the inquiry?
Thank you
 
Hi mom,

1) When paying the filing fee for the I-485, is it OK if the check contains an old address and phone number?
2) Do I need to hand write my new address/phone number on it?

Thanks!
 
Hi Mom,
We went on interview on 6/4, I am the main applicant, next day 6/5 my case status changed to "new card is being produced", no text msg, no email. However, my spouse status still remain the same "fingerprint fee was received".
1. is it normal for not approved at same time? (I assume maybe spouse get approved later than main applicant?)
2. Does the online case status updated on time once my spouse get approved?
Thank you so much!
 
xm123456 said:
Hi Mom,
We went on interview on 6/4, I am the main applicant, next day 6/5 my case status changed to "new card is being produced", no text msg, no email. However, my spouse status still remain the same "fingerprint fee was received".
1. is it normal for not approved at same time? (I assume maybe spouse get approved later than main applicant?)
2. Does the online case status updated on time once my spouse get approved?
Thank you so much!
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1. The main applicant and their derivatives usually get approved together, however it is not unusual for the main applicant to be approved while the derivative is on AP.

2. That is the standard process.
 
Hi mom,

I found the following statement in i-485 page 3, is little bit confusing.

Number 2 : Are you applying for adjustment based on the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) section 245(i)? YES or NO

" If you answered "Yes" to Item Number 2., you must have selected a family-based, employment-based, special immigrant, or Diversity Visa immigrant category listed above in Item Numbers 1.a. - 1.g. as the basis for your application for adjustment of status. Fill out the rest of this application and Supplement A to Form I-485"

I answered YES, but I don't understand what it refers by "Supplement A"

Can you help me on this ?
Thanks
 
ruch331 said:
Hi mom,

I found the following statement in i-485 page 3, is little bit confusing.

Number 2 : Are you applying for adjustment based on the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) section 245(i)? YES or NO

" If you answered "Yes" to Item Number 2., you must have selected a family-based, employment-based, special immigrant, or Diversity Visa immigrant category listed above in Item Numbers 1.a. - 1.g. as the basis for your application for adjustment of status. Fill out the rest of this application and Supplement A to Form I-485"

I answered YES, but I don't understand what it refers by "Supplement A"

Can you help me on this ?
Thanks
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https://forums.immigration.com/threads/dv-2018-aos-only.336256/page-30#post-2461724
and the post right after that
https://forums.immigration.com/threads/dv-2018-aos-only.336256/page-30#post-2461725
 
Anybody who can answer this,

when paying the fees by check, to whom should I make it PAYABLE TO:

1) is it U.S Department of State or U.S. Department of Homeland Security

2) is it same (receiver's name) for the diversity visa admin payment and AOS application payment

Thanks
 
ruch331 said:
Anybody who can answer this,

when paying the fees by check, to whom should I make it PAYABLE TO:

1) is it U.S Department of State or U.S. Department of Homeland Security

2) is it same (receiver's name) for the diversity visa admin payment and AOS application payment

Thanks
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1) For AOS package (I-485 etc. that you send to USCIS), it's "U.S. Department of Homeland Security" (see https://www.uscis.gov/forms/paying-uscis-fees)
2) No, DV administrative fee is paid to Department of State (https://travel.state.gov/content/tr...m-entry/adjustment-of-status-fee-payment.html). Please be advised they don't accept personal checks. Use Cashiers Check or Money Order.

BTW, that info is covered by the spreadsheet linked in the first post on this thread.
 
Xarthisius said:
1) For AOS package (I-485 etc. that you send to USCIS), it's "U.S. Department of Homeland Security" (see https://www.uscis.gov/forms/paying-uscis-fees)
2) No, DV administrative fee is paid to Department of State (https://travel.state.gov/content/tr...m-entry/adjustment-of-status-fee-payment.html). Please be advised they don't accept personal checks. Use Cashiers Check or Money Order.

BTW, that info is covered by the spreadsheet linked in the first post on this thread.
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Thanks again. seems like I have missed some delicate information.
 
Hi Mom,

I just came back from an info-pass appointment and I was told that my file was transferred to Omaha Field Office for further review and making decision although my field office is Minneapolis and that's where I had my interview at on March. the officer told me they are busy and that's why it was sent there. I called KCC as soon as I left and they said my file has not been ordered yet. Also, I made a congressional inquiry beginning of May, and I received the following response "There has been no final decision on this case. It is currently with a supervisor for review. I do not have a timeframe as to when the review of this case will be completed."

1- Is it common for cases to be transferred to other filed offices?
2- how do you recommend to follow up with my case?
 
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Hi Mom,

Instructions for all I-131, I-765 and I-485 specify to use 'N/A' when a question is not applicable. Some questions, however, don't allow me to make any entry on the PDF even when disabling JavaScript.

1) Should I hand write 'N/A' into the fields I cannot type in? (including 'State')
2) Some questions state 'If any' or 'If ..' Should those questions also receive an 'N/A'?
3) Does it actually matter if we write N/A or leave them blank? (as in can they deny your application due to this)

You are the best. Thank you.
 
Matt93 said:
Hi Mom,

I just came back from an info-pass appointment and I was told that my file was transferred to Omaha Field Office for further review and making decision although my field office is Minneapolis and that's where I had my interview at on March. the officer told me they are busy and that's why it was sent there. I called KCC as soon as I left and they said my file has not been ordered yet. Also, I made a congressional inquiry beginning of May, and I received the following response "There has been no final decision on this case. It is currently with a supervisor for review. I do not have a timeframe as to when the review of this case will be completed."

1- Is it common for cases to be transferred to other filed offices?
2- how do you recommend to follow up with my case?
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1. Not unusual.
2. Contact the Ombudsman’s Office:
https://www.dhs.gov/case-assistance
 
Tobi1 said:
Hi Mom,

Instructions for all I-131, I-765 and I-485 specify to use 'N/A' when a question is not applicable. Some questions, however, don't allow me to make any entry on the PDF even when disabling JavaScript.

1) Should I hand write 'N/A' into the fields I cannot type in? (including 'State')
2) Some questions state 'If any' or 'If ..' Should those questions also receive an 'N/A'?
3) Does it actually matter if we write N/A or leave them blank? (as in can they deny your application due to this)

You are the best. Thank you.
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1. Yes
2. ‘If Any’ is a qualifier, so leaving it blank isn’t likely to be misunderstood.
3. The reason they suggest writing ‘N/A’ is to ensure an applicable question hasn’t been unintentionally left blank. My suggestion is to stop overthinking the process and use your judgment on when to write N/A or leave a section blank.
 
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