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DV 2018 AOS Only

Sm1smom said:
So it's that time of the year again. I figured since I'm still here - yeah, I know I've been posting about retiring for a while now without actually doing so :p:p. Anyway I figured since I'm still around, I might as well create a new Thread for DV 2018 selectees currently based in the US and who will be processing their DV selection via AOS. Plus having the first post on this Thread makes it easy for Simon to use the standard script he uses in directing traffic to this Thread when his followers ask for guidance on processing AOS :p

I know how daunting this process may initially seem and you probably have a gazillion questions to ask. But before you start doing so, please take some time to go through the AOS Process Spreadsheet (link below). It has a step by step guide on DV based AOS process. If you have follow up questions AFTER going through the spreadsheet, then feel free to post them on this Thread.

Please note, the spreadsheet is a GUIDE based on collections of experience - it is not USCIS sanctioned (but definitely more detailed than any information you can get directly from USCIS - either in person or on the phone). You're still personally responsible for your own case at the end of the day.

Good luck!
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I have H1b until 2019 and have got DV2018 lottery. I have read your sheet ( by the way this is great).
question:
1) after we file DS260 we should just wait for the email from KCC?
 
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Hello all,

I am on an F1 visa. I am currently filling DS-260 form and I have two questions regarding the employment history part.

1. Around three years ago, June 2014, I started to work as a volunteer (student worker) with one of the professors in my university to improve my resume (on campus, less than 20 hours and it was legal). He started to pay for my work since September of 2014 until June 2015. After June 2015, although he did not have any source of funding to pay for my work, I continued to work with him to get the recommendation letters. Now I want to know if I need to write the whole time that I have worked for my advisor (paid and unpaid) or just the time that I have been paid for in the DS-260 as employment.

My concern is that I do not have any W2 or employment letter for the period that I was not paid and at some point, if USCIS asks for some documents, I need to ask my previous advisor to give me a letter.

2. The other question is about my current employment. I am a Ph.D. student now and I am employed by my university as a graduate teacher assistant. Do I need to write both student and graduate teacher assistant as my current employments?

I appreciate your time and consideration.
 
nhn said:
Hello all,

I am on an F1 visa. I am currently filling DS-260 form and I have two questions regarding the employment history part.

1. Around three years ago, June 2014, I started to work as a volunteer (student worker) with one of the professors in my university to improve my resume (on campus, less than 20 hours and it was legal). He started to pay for my work since September of 2014 until June 2015. After June 2015, although he did not have any source of funding to pay for my work, I continued to work with him to get the recommendation letters. Now I want to know if I need to write the whole time that I have worked for my advisor (paid and unpaid) or just the time that I have been paid for in the DS-260 as employment.

My concern is that I do not have any W2 or employment letter for the period that I was not paid and at some point, if USCIS asks for some documents, I need to ask my previous advisor to give me a letter.

2. The other question is about my current employment. I am a Ph.D. student now and I am employed by my university as a graduate teacher assistant. Do I need to write both student and graduate teacher assistant as my current employments?

I appreciate your time and consideration.
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1. Write the full dates. USCIS isn't expecting you to submit some documentation in support of this.

2. Please use your best judgement.
 
Hello everyone and Congratulations!!!!
I'm trying to start filling up all forms because I know I will have plenty of questions :p
I will ask my first ;)
Which is the application type in the part 2 of I-485 for me, the DV lottery selected and for my husband that was with my application?

Many Thanks
 
Fanuel said:
Hello everyone and Congratulations!!!!
I'm trying to start filling up all forms because I know I will have plenty of questions :p
I will ask my first ;)
Which is the application type in the part 2 of I-485 for me, the DV lottery selected and for my husband that was with my application?

Many Thanks
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Option H for yourself (as the main selectee)
Option B for your spouse (derivative)
 
Hi
I won the DV2018 am going to do AOS, but i am confused about something.
Do i first send my DS260 and wait until they KCC confirm my intention to do AOS to THEN send the 330$ payment toDOS... Or do i need to do both things at the same time?
Thanks
 
Rpcz said:
Hi
I won the DV2018 am going to do AOS, but i am confused about something.
Do i first send my DS260 and wait until they KCC confirm my intention to do AOS to THEN send the 330$ payment toDOS... Or do i need to do both things at the same time?
Thanks
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Please go through the AOS process spreadsheet for a step by step guidance on processing AOS:

http://goo.gl/0va2DU

And I believe I previously provided some guidance as to when to make the DV payment to a previous question of yours.
http://forums.immigration.com/threads/dv-2018-all-selectees.336257/page-23#post-2458630
 
when filling the DS260... what are we supposed to say in:
1. do you seek to enter the united states for the purose of performing skilled or unskilled labor but have not yet been certified by the secretary of labor?

2. are you a graduate from a foreign medical school seeking to perform medical services in the united states but have yet not passed the national board of medical examiners examinations or its equivalent? ( i am a doctor which is what makes me qualified to apply for the DV)
 
Rpcz said:
when filling the DS260... what are we supposed to say in:
1. do you seek to enter the united states for the purose of performing skilled or unskilled labor but have not yet been certified by the secretary of labor?

2. are you a graduate from a foreign medical school seeking to perform medical services in the united states but have yet not passed the national board of medical examiners examinations or its equivalent? ( i am a doctor which is what makes me qualified to apply for the DV)
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Use your best judgement, whatever you put isn't going to make much of a difference since no labor certification is required, unlike and employment based GC petition for instance.

Plus being a doctor isn't what makes you qualified to apply for the DV - it's as simple as meeting the educational requirements which is just a HS Diploma.
 
Hi,
I made one more mistake in the form ds 260. I have an SSN, and I answered yes to the question asking about if you want an SSN. Is there any problem with that?
Because here it said that if you already have an SSN, a new one would be issued:
I am not sure if I got correctly!

"We will assign you an SSN and issue you a Social Security card after you arrive in the United States. If you already have an SSN, we will issue you a replacement SSN card."
 
Jord_k said:
Hi,
I made one more mistake in the form ds 260. I have an SSN, and I answered yes to the question asking about if you want an SSN. Is there any problem with that?
Because here it said that if you already have an SSN, a new one would be issued:
I am not sure if I got correctly!

"We will assign you an SSN and issue you a Social Security card after you arrive in the United States. If you already have an SSN, we will issue you a replacement SSN card."
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Yes a "replacement" card without the DHS restrictions will be issued in place of the current one with the restrictions. The SSN will still be the same, the card wouldn't be with restricted.

Anyway this is not even something you should be stressing over, it's not applicable to AOSers. You'll have to apply for the card yourself regardless of whether you ticked the yes box or not.
 
Sm1smom said:
Yes a "replacement" card without the DHS restrictions will be issued in place of the current one with the restrictions. The SSN will still be the same, the card wouldn't be with restricted.

Anyway this is not even something you should be stressing over, it's not applicable to AOSers. You'll have to apply for the card yourself regardless of whether you ticked the yes box or not.
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Thank you, I think I am just too worried!
 
zaforum said:
I have finish DS260..should I wait for 2NL and them make payment? My number is EU00007***
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It's your call. You can make the DV administrative fee payment now (once you're certain your CN will become current). You can also wait for the 2NL from KCC before doing making the payment. Just bear in mind it could take upto two months before you get back the payment receipt - a copy of which you'll need to include with your AOS package.
 
I was checking the processing delay to my local USCIS office, it's running almost one year delay. May I file My AoS to different USCIS office ? or I can only file it to my local USCIS office. If I live in VA Can i file aos at the uscis in PA.
 
beko said:
I was checking the processing delay to my local USCIS office, it's running almost one year delay. May I file My AoS to different USCIS office ? or I can only file it to my local USCIS office. If I live in VA Can i file aos at the uscis in PA.
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The online processing timeline is not applicable to DV based AOS petitions - those are always processed ahead of what's showing online, so you can relax. But that doesn't mean your FO will process your case as soon as it is received, it may still take a couple of months but that's okay.

You don't arbitrarily get to file where you think your case may be quickly processed. You send your package to the Chicago Lockbox like everyone else for DV based AOS petitions, and your FO gets determined based on your listed home address.
 
Hello, mom.

I have a question. I have been in this forum for a while, but my question is different from what I used to ask here.

First of all thank you for your help.

I recently won a green card and sent DS260 online already ( included AOS ) since I'm in the U.S. however, now I regret a little bit, because Today I found out that my grandfather is ILL and I want to fly and see him. I know if I used CP I would fly back and make it all legal.

Since I have already applied for AOs, can I fly back to my country and come back to US while my case is in process. I did not get 2 NL yet though.

Can you advise what should I do to be safe ?

Thx
 
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