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DV 2018 AOS Only

Why can't we download the spreadsheet document? I am not going to have Internet access for a few days, and I was wondering if there's a way I can still read it offline.
 
SirPepsi said:
Why can't we download the spreadsheet document? I am not going to have Internet access for a few days, and I was wondering if there's a way I can still read it offline.
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Because it's intended to be a living document - it gets updated on an ongoing basis.
 
Hi,
In the DS260, there is a question "In which occupation do you intend to work in the U.S.?"
If I am an F-1 visa engineering student currently, can I put ENGINEERING as my intended occupation or leave it as STUDENT?
Thanks
 
Hi, my case number is around 1xx, have an F2 Visa. I sent the DS-260 on May 9. I thought I would've gotten the 2NL from KCC by now, but I haven't, any idea why?
 
Jonathan784 said:
Hi,
In the DS260, there is a question "In which occupation do you intend to work in the U.S.?"
If I am an F-1 visa engineering student currently, can I put ENGINEERING as my intended occupation or leave it as STUDENT?
Thanks
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It really doesn't matter, but if you're an engineering student, then nothing wrong with list Engineering as the intended occupation.
 
geol8 said:
Hi, my case number is around 1xx, have an F2 Visa. I sent the DS-260 on May 9. I thought I would've gotten the 2NL from KCC by now, but I haven't, any idea why?
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Have you gone through the AOS process spreadsheet to make sure you understand the process?
 
Yes. I guess I'll just wait :), according to the spreadsheet getting the 2NL could take up to 2 months. thanks
 
geol8 said:
Yes. I guess I'll just wait :), according to the spreadsheet getting the 2NL could take up to 2 months. thanks
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Yes it could take up to 2 months, could take a bit longer. AOS requires a lot of patience, so if you start stressing over none receipt of the 2NL less than one month after the DS260 submission, I'll say you're in for a self inflicted (and quite unnecessary) very stressful journey. So I suggest you familiarize yourself with that spreadsheet.
 
hello me and my wife are currently in the states on L1 and L2 visas, her application for DV lottery has been selected, we have read the steps for AOS in the spread sheet , our next step will be filling out the DS-260 but we are going for a long vacation for renewing the L1 visa and I understand that filling out the DS-260 could jeopardize our admission in the US as we return from the vacation, according to last year VB our case should be current by October 2017 , so if we wait 30 or 60 days after we return we will not be able to include the email from KCC In the AOS package , can I just take the email from KCC to the interview or what would be my best bet?
 
JHB said:
hello me and my wife are currently in the states on L1 and L2 visas, her application for DV lottery has been selected, we have read the steps for AOS in the spread sheet , our next step will be filling out the DS-260 but we are going for a long vacation for renewing the L1 visa and I understand that filling out the DS-260 could jeopardize our admission in the US as we return from the vacation, according to last year VB our case should be current by October 2017 , so if we wait 30 or 60 days after we return we will not be able to include the email from KCC In the AOS package , can I just take the email from KCC to the interview or what would be my best bet?
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Yes you can take the 2NL to the interview and submit it if asked.
 
Hello All,

I have a general question for my understanding of the Green Card process.
I have heard a lot of people/friends involved in the company-sponsored GC process for several years (up to 7y for an indian friend but even european people wait 2y+ to get their GC) after being L1 or H1B visa.
I was wondering why it takes so long for these people while in our case it's on average 1y after the loterry drawing in May (depending on our CN). As far as I understood they fill an AoS too, is it different from our AoS?
I was thinking that being selected for the GC via the lottery means that the US Govt grants us the "right" to apply for a GC and all the DS260-AoS we do are just administrative stuff while the ones doing it by the company-sponsored AoS are one step backward in the process as they are requesting the "right" to apply for a GC and that this request which takes a long time. Am I far from the truth?

I know it's not entirely linked to the thread title but I don't know where I can post this kind of question...

Thanks
 
abc2018 said:
Hello All,

I have a general question for my understanding of the Green Card process.
I have heard a lot of people/friends involved in the company-sponsored GC process for several years (up to 7y for an indian friend but even european people wait 2y+ to get their GC) after being L1 or H1B visa.
I was wondering why it takes so long for these people while in our case it's on average 1y after the loterry drawing in May (depending on our CN). As far as I understood they fill an AoS too, is it different from our AoS?
I was thinking that being selected for the GC via the lottery means that the US Govt grants us the "right" to apply for a GC and all the DS260-AoS we do are just administrative stuff while the ones doing it by the company-sponsored AoS are one step backward in the process as they are requesting the "right" to apply for a GC and that this request which takes a long time. Am I far from the truth?

I know it's not entirely linked to the thread title but I don't know where I can post this kind of question...

Thanks
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DV cases have to be processed within the fiscal year, otherwise the selectee cannot gain further benefit from their selection. Knowing this, DV cases are processed faster than other cases.

Other cases (non DV cases) process according to priority date order and availability of GC slots for the respective category, so long waiting times are normal.
 
abc2018 said:
Hello All,

I have a general question for my understanding of the Green Card process.
I have heard a lot of people/friends involved in the company-sponsored GC process for several years (up to 7y for an indian friend but even european people wait 2y+ to get their GC) after being L1 or H1B visa.
I was wondering why it takes so long for these people while in our case it's on average 1y after the loterry drawing in May (depending on our CN). As far as I understood they fill an AoS too, is it different from our AoS?
I was thinking that being selected for the GC via the lottery means that the US Govt grants us the "right" to apply for a GC and all the DS260-AoS we do are just administrative stuff while the ones doing it by the company-sponsored AoS are one step backward in the process as they are requesting the "right" to apply for a GC and that this request which takes a long time. Am I far from the truth?

I know it's not entirely linked to the thread title but I don't know where I can post this kind of question...

Thanks
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In addition to what Simon said, I need to point out the fact that the US government is NOT giving you or any select a "right" to apply for a GC on the basis of being selected.

You are being given an 'opportunity' to apply for a GC and you still have to meet all the applicable requirements, just like someone processing employment based of family based AOS or GC petition is expected to meet the applicable requirements.

Submitting the DS-260 form or an I-485 is not simply going to through "administrative stuff" - this is to confirm you meet the requirements. And your selectee notification letter also clearly states being selected does not guarantee being approved/issued with a GC. It is not a 'right'.
 
Thank you both of you for clarifying the GC process.

Yes I am aware that "right" was not the right word that's why I bracketed it, I wanted to say "conditional right", but "opportunity" works better :)
 
Hi,

Thanks again for your quick reply. I have three more questions please.

1. For some reason I can't open the link to the DV administrative fee instructions. Where is the money order directed to?
2. My case number is 4xxx and I am expecting my CN to be current in October. Is it too soon to submit the DV administrative fee 2/3 months before?
3. Is it too soon to do the medical exam now, given that the CN is not very high?

Thank you
 
Jonathan784 said:
Hi,

Thanks again for your quick reply. I have three more questions please.

1. For some reason I can't open the link to the DV administrative fee instructions. Where is the money order directed to?
2. My case number is 4xxx and I am expecting my CN to be current in October. Is it too soon to submit the DV administrative fee 2/3 months before?
3. Is it too soon to do the medical exam now, given that the CN is not very high?

Thank you
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1. Link fixed.

2. Not too soon.

3. I wouldn't do the medical until a couple of weeks prior to AOS package submission, but your call on when you want to.
 
Puspalal1980 said:
Hi Sm1smom,

I have one question, if it is always required I-134 or if only asked during interview?

Thanks for your support.
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The question regarding the need (or not) for an I-134 cannot be answered with a yes or no response.

Rule of thumb however for anyone on a student visa in particular and with no income, or with an income below the applicable poverty guideline level is to always have an I-134 with the sent AOS package or on hand when going for the interview.

Better to be over prepared than be caught off guard.
 
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