DV 2018 AOS Only

[Sm1smom]

I am a DV 2018 winner. I am a student in the Ph.D. program in the US. I did not enter all my institutes in DS260 (the degrees I got in my country). I just entered my current institute and I mentioned the final date, as the date I was filling the form.
I am wondering if I need to request to unlock it.
Please help me

You should unlock and list educational institutions from high school upwards.

 

[Akramjoon]

Does it make any delay? my case # is 29xx

 

[rbb]

Your wife's DACA status makes it impossible for me to guide you, I think you should speak with a competent and DV experienced immigration attorney.

Thank you, Mom.

 

[Sm1smom]

Does it make any delay? my case # is 29xx

Unlocking the DS260 form has no impact on AOS. But even if it does:
1. The FY is not starting until Oct 2018, plenty of time to make corrections, and
2. Providing the right information, in place of half-information is more import than the fear of a potential delay.

 

[Mxmlittle]

Hi mom

I already know it is better to apply OPT before submitting DS260.
I am in OPT right now but it will expire later this year so I have to apply for STEM OPT extension for it(my degree is under STEM).
Does this mean I should wait until I submit my STEM OPT application, then submit DS260 after that?

Thank you mom.

 

[Sm1smom]

Hi mom

I already know it is better to apply OPT before submitting DS260.
I am in OPT right now but it will expire later this year so I have to apply for STEM OPT extension for it(my degree is under STEM).
Does this mean I should wait until I submit my STEM OPT application, then submit DS260 after that?

Thank you mom.

I honestly think you should be able to figure this out on your own.

 

[Mxmlittle]

I honestly think you should be able to figure this out on your own.

I honestly think you should be able to figure this out on your own.

In this case, I would hold my DS260 until I send out STEM OPT extension application. Thanks mom.


For this scenario, should I wait until I receive the EAD card(OPT STEM extension based) then submit DS260? Or I can submit DS260 after the date I send out OPT extension application?

 

[Sm1smom]

In this case, I would hold my DS260 until I send out STEM OPT extension application. Thanks mom.


For this scenario, should I wait until I receive the EAD card(OPT STEM extension based) then submit DS260? Or I can submit DS260 after the date I send out OPT extension application?

Again, you should be able to figure this out. I appreciate your spending so much time to learn as much as you possibly could about the process and that you're trying to ensure you do everything right. By I think you need to start applying all the information you're been gathering.

Your CN isn't due until 2Q 2018, DS 260 submission has little to no bearing on AOS process. Having a fall back status during the AOS process is highly recommended. So with all these, I feel you should be able to make your own decision without second guessing yourself or getting an affirmation from me in this case.

 

[Mxmlittle]

Again, you should be able to figure this out. I appreciate your spending so much time to learn as much as you possibly could about the process and that you're trying to ensure you do everything right. By I think you need to start applying all the information you're been gathering.

Your CN isn't due until 2Q 2018, DS 260 submission has little to no bearing on AOS process. Having a fall back status during the AOS process is highly recommended. So with all these, I feel you should be able to make your own decision without second guessing yourself or getting an affirmation from me in this case.

Understood, again, thank you for your time and patience in this matter. Really appreciate mom

 

[Akash.1976]

1. When she got the visa approval is irrelevant. In order to be eligible for AOS processing, one is expected to have already been in the US when the decision was made. Not so in her case. As a matter of fact, if she's subjected to a secondary inspection and it becomes clear to the CBP officer during the course of interrogations she's planning on filing for AOS, she will be denied admission into the US.

2. There shouldn't be.

3. You know your full circumstances better than I do, so I prefer to not offer a personal opinion on this. Each option has its pros and cons. If I encourage you to go CP and you get stuck on AP which effectively means you can't even return to continue with your studies, wouldn't you turn around and accuse me of leading you astray? So no, I have no opinion on this.

4. Yes this will happen if you went back home to process CP. It may also happen with AOS if you went home after the process and need to renew your visa for instance.

Hi Mom,
Sorry for raising a doubt again but I know you are the best person to consult.

You said, "In order to be eligible for AOS processing, one is expected to have already been in the US when the decision was made. Not so in her case." meaning, when the decision made to submit DS-260 & AOS package, she should be in the US. Hence, if we submit our DS-260 and AOS package in October 2017 (considering 60 days timeline; provided she is entered the US by end of July) the eligibility criteria is fulfilled.

Have I understood correctly?

Thanks!!!

 

[Sm1smom]

Hi Mom,
Sorry for raising a doubt again but I know you are the best person to consult.

You said, "In order to be eligible for AOS processing, one is expected to have already been in the US when the decision was made. Not so in her case." meaning, when the decision made to submit DS-260 & AOS package, she should be in the US. Hence, if we submit our DS-260 and AOS package in October 2017 (considering 60 days timeline; provided she is entered the US by end of July) the eligibility criteria is fulfilled.

Have I understood correctly?

Thanks!!!

The eligibility criteria isn't necessarily fulfilled if we want to get technical because obviously you guys already made that decision while she's still outside the US.

You're waiting at least 60 to 90 days before making a formal immigrant intent declaration for the purpose of not giving the IO grounds of denying your petition based on having a preconceived immigrant intent. And like I earlier told you if a preconceived immigrant intent is determined at the POE, she will not be admitted into the US as a matter of fact.

 

[ph1ll1ipswaya]

1. Seems like a safe CN.

2. I don't know - your call. Having other types of visas is no guarantee one will not get stuck in AP. The background check for an IV is much more extensive than for a NIV.

3. Probably not. In the past that screen gets locked once selected and one moves to the next screen/page of the form even if the form is yet to be submitted.

4. The FOs (Field Offices) determine interview dates which will be based on their workload. It varies from FO to FO.

5. PCC not required for AOS - you already saw that on the spreadsheet.

6. You have a long wait before your CN becomes current, you might as well wait in the DS form submission.

7. No impact

8. No impact expected, but Trump is Trump. I can't speculate on what he would or might do.

Mom, Thanks a lot for the clear answers.
I called KCC, here is what I gathered:
3. confirming your reply (as well as Mxmlittle's, thanks): Once you select AoS on the first screen, the way to switch to CP (to your home country) is by (1) submitting the form as is (2) email KCC and ask them to make the change. They will. If it's to a 3rd country, they will unlock the form for you to update the address.
4. Confirming your reply, she said it depends on the local office. She advised to call them once FY18 begins to have a sense of the timeline, she mentioned, sometimes [LO] can be 6 months behind, sometimes they can call you for an interview "right away". She finally, advised to 1. switch to CP, 2. once I have, some clarity on the AoS process (by beginning FY18), and I accept their expected timeline 3. switch to AoS.
Thanks again.

 

[Sm1smom]

Mom, Thanks a lot for the clear answers.
I called KCC, here is what I gathered:
3. confirming your reply (as well as Mxmlittle's, thanks): Once you select AoS on the first screen, the way to switch to CP (to your home country) is by (1) submitting the form as is (2) email KCC and ask them to make the change. They will. If it's to a 3rd country, they will unlock the form for you to update the address.
4. Confirming your reply, she said it depends on the local office. She advised to call them once FY18 begins to have a sense of the timeline, she mentioned, sometimes [LO] can be 6 months behind, sometimes they can call you for an interview "right away". She finally, advised to 1. switch to CP, 2. once I have, some clarity on the AoS process (by beginning FY18), and I accept their expected timeline 3. switch to AoS.
Thanks again.

Just so you know, KCC has absolutely no clue how the AOS process is handled, just like the customer reps who answer the USCIS 1800 numbers, they are contractors who read from the scrips they've been provided with.

Re 4: That's some BS response about the FO calling you for an interview right away. If she understands the DV based AOS process, she would have known that the FOs do not track DV based AOS petitions separately and cannot provide with any information regarding the Timeline. They will refer you to the timeline applicable to all AOS cases which is way behind.

Re 1, 2 & 3: that's some back assward suggestion she's given you IMO, but feel free to go by it.

 

[ph1ll1ipswaya]

Just so you know, KCC has absolutely no clue how the AOS process is handled, just like the customer reps who answer the USCIS 1800 numbers, they are contractors who read from the scrips they've been provided with.

Re 4: That's some BS response about the FO calling you for an interview right away. If she understands the DV based AOS process, she would have known that the FOs do not track DV based AOS petitions separately and cannot provide with any information regarding the Timeline. They will refer you to the timeline applicable to all AOS cases which is way behind.

Re 1, 2 & 3: that's some back assward suggestion she's given you IMO, but feel free to go by it.

Clear. Thanks a lot.

 

[Akash.1976]

The eligibility criteria isn't necessarily fulfilled if we want to get technical because obviously you guys already made that decision while she's still outside the US.

You're waiting at least 60 to 90 days before making a formal immigrant intent declaration for the purpose of not giving the IO grounds of denying your petition based on having a preconceived immigrant intent. And like I earlier told you if a preconceived immigrant intent is determined at the POE, she will not be admitted into the US as a matter of fact.

Hi Mom,
Thanks for your response. I understood your concern.

 

[Rpcz]

Hi,
My case number is DV2018SA000019xx. Currently, i an living in the US with and F2visa (my wife is f1). My question are ....
1. If i apply and at the end my visa is not adjudicated due to time frame issues (my case number is so high) ... is that going to affect my non-immigrant visas in a future? like my student or tourist visas? or the possibility of getting another ones like a j visa. (A lawyer told me that if i am not called i can start forgetting about getting another visa in the future).

2. While i am applying to this process could my wife and i also apply to an H1b/H4 visa if offered? (that might happen)

3. If i decide to apply and send the DS260 form ... When do i need to send the 330 payment? before the start of the fiscal year or it could be later only if my number becomes current (lets say may of next year).

 

[Sm1smom]

Hi,
My case number is DV2018SA000019xx. Currently, i an living in the US with and F2visa (my wife is f1). My question are ....
1. If i apply and at the end my visa is not adjudicated due to time frame issues (my case number is so high) ... is that going to affect my non-immigrant visas in a future? like my student or tourist visas? or the possibility of getting another ones like a j visa. (A lawyer told me that if i am not called i can start forgetting about getting another visa in the future).

2. While i am applying to this process could my wife and i also apply to an H1b/H4 visa if offered? (that might happen)

3. If i decide to apply and send the DS260 form ... When do i need to send the 330 payment? before the start of the fiscal year or it could be later only if my number becomes current (lets say may of next year).

Don't duplicate the same post on multiple threads. This has been answered on the other Thread you posted on.

 

[Rpcz]

Sorry Mom for the duplicate post. However, these are different questions i haven't asked.

 

[Sm1smom]

Sorry Mom for the duplicate post. However, these are different questions i haven't asked.

Yes you asked these same set of questions on the 2018 All Selectees Thread, and I answered them just before coming over to this AOS Thread.

 

[Rpcz]

Yes you asked these same set of questions on the 2018 All Selectees Thread, and I answered them just before coming over to this AOS Thread.

Thanks! you are right! i just did not receive any notification that you answered on the other thread.

Thanks for your answers!