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DV 2018 AOS Only
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Sorry about that I just thought 1st arrival in the US could have a different interpretation than a usual return from vacation or business trip for an immigrant intent perspective. But I understand it's not so I will try to respect the 30-60 rules.
Thanks again for your help it has been very helpful
Sm1smom
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Your CN is quite low, most likely current in October. An early May submission date of the DS260 form would have guaranteed an October interview for CP as against your plan of coming in to process AOS. Especially considering the fact that your H1 visa only becomes effective in October.
Anyway I believe a November date isn't too late now either if you process CP. So if I was in your shoes, I would actually delay my arrival and come in as a LPR which will not tie me down to the H1B sponsoring employer should I wish to move to a different employer.
Oh, I have my visa approved since 2015, no need to wait till October if it changes anything. DS-260 I did not submit yet, since it was not actually clear how to specify interview location.
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
Okay, I had assumed you were 2017 H1B visa selectee, but it still doesn't make any difference since you are not currently in the US.
And I'm not sure what you mean by no clarity on how to specify interview location. It seems pretty clear to me. Designated interview location/embassy is based on one's listed home address.
Thank you again for the quick response.
I am sorry, I have another question. This can be a rare situation here. We are planing for a baby and would like to know more about the medical exam process in advance to get prepared earlier. Our case will go current in April/May or June next year according to the Visa B. in recent years. So I guess , real interview can be around June, July or event August next year.
1) I already received more than 80% of vaccines listed in medical exam process in AOS, in 2010( before I came to US as a requirement from my University -health hold). I still have all those documents with me, but those documents are from hospitals in my home land. Are they valid for AOS process?
2) If they are valid, can I get the rest of the vaccines sooner( now) from here to avoid problems in future? My assumption is "6 month validity period of medical exam before interview" is not for these vaccines but for the medical exam with the civil surgeon . Am I right?
I am sorry, I have another question. This can be a rare situation here. We are planing for a baby and would like to know more about the medical exam process in advance to get prepared earlier. Our case will go current in April/May or June next year according to the Visa B. in recent years. So I guess , real interview can be around June, July or event August next year.
1) I already received more than 80% of vaccines listed in medical exam process in AOS, in 2010( before I came to US as a requirement from my University -health hold). I still have all those documents with me, but those documents are from hospitals in my home land. Are they valid for AOS process?
2) If they are valid, can I get the rest of the vaccines sooner( now) from here to avoid problems in future? My assumption is "6 month validity period of medical exam before interview" is not for these vaccines but for the medical exam with the civil surgeon . Am I right?
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Sure, I mean I actually need to relocate due to agreement with my employer. Before today I thought I do that then apply to AOS. And in DS-260 you need specify in interview location section if you want to have your interview in your home country, in some other place, or, if you are in US, they can send the case directly to USCIS and do AOS. But I'm sure you know that hundred times better than me.
I had three options:
1) go to US and do AOS (I may get denial in this case);
2) stay in my country and start CP, but I'll violate agreement with my employer;
3) go to US and start CP there. And I need your advice on this one.
Thank you once again.2) stay in my country and start CP, but I'll violate agreement with my employer;
3) go to US and start CP there. And I need your advice on this one.
SusieQQQ
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By option 3 do you mean go to the US but go back home for CP?
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
Are you aware there are basically just 3 vaccines that are applicable to an adult processing AOS - and these are TD/TDAP, MMR and flu shot (if medical exam is done during flu season)? And that if there's a medical reason for one to not be administered any of those shots, the doctor will indicate a waiver?
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
I'm not sure precisely what it is you need my advice on.
Sorry, I got confused with the Form I-693. It has many vaccines listed. Thank you for the clarification.
Again, I had taken all 3 vaccines you mentioned here from my home country few years ago. Do foreign-country medical records valid for AOS ? Or Is the acceptance up to my civil surgeon? Thank you for your time.
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
Present the immunization record to your civil surgeon - they should be acceptable.
If option 3 is possible during my stay in US, without coming back home. I've never fill up DS260 so I don't now if it's possible to assign interview in US. By your answers I understand it's either impossible or not a good idea. Thanks.
My employer offered me relocation in 2015 and did all H1 visa related processing. They expect me to relocate and work for them and they ask me not to delay my relocation anymore (due to my personal reasons I was not eager to go to US, things changed now). Besides that H1 has terms and mine, if I'm not wrong, will be over in 2018 (I know about prolongation for 3 years more, however less than 4 years total might be not enough to get GC, if I'll want to immigrate, and something will go wrong with DV). My DV selection is a coincidence. So having all that my initial intention was to go with H1, work for my employer, and do AOS while being there. But as you wrote USCIS might consider that as some kind of fraud, so I'm trying to figure out what to do next.
SusieQQQ
Well-Known Member
By definition CP takes place at a consulate or embassy so it would only be outside the US. If you interview in the US then it's AOS.
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
Hmm, I think I need to set the record straight first before going any further. At no point did I ever write USCIS might consider your proposed plan "some kind of fraud". I tend to pick my words carefully when I respond to posts, and I'm certain I never used the word "fraud" in any of my response to you. I noted the fact that USCIS does not like for people to come into the US on a NIV with plans of processing AOS (preconceived immigrant intent), but that this may not be an issue in your case since you're coming on a dual intent visa. Then I pointed out your AOS could be denied because you weren't physically present when you found out about your selection.
CP means consular processing - it requires your going back home for both your medical exam and interview whenever KCC schedules the interview at the US embassy that serves your home country.
Sorry, you right. You were pretty clear at you point. I appreciate your clarifications and suggestions a lot!
Hi Mom,
Thank you for providing invaluable information of the AOS . It is really helpful.
I was selected for the DV 2018 and planning to change my status. I have already submitted my DS 260. We moved to another apartment after submitting DS260 form and I'm wondering if there is a way to add my new address to the DS260?
I will be moving again to another state within few months and my current address will be changed again.
(It is not needed to change the mailing address, since I put one of my friend's permanent mailing address as my mailing address)
I really appreciate your help regarding this matter.
Thank you for providing invaluable information of the AOS . It is really helpful.
I was selected for the DV 2018 and planning to change my status. I have already submitted my DS 260. We moved to another apartment after submitting DS260 form and I'm wondering if there is a way to add my new address to the DS260?
I will be moving again to another state within few months and my current address will be changed again.
(It is not needed to change the mailing address, since I put one of my friend's permanent mailing address as my mailing address)
I really appreciate your help regarding this matter.
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
You can always email KCC to request they unlock your DS form - your 1NL has detailed instructions on how to contact KCC.
Hi sn1smom,
From:Nepal;I got selected for the DV lottery 2018 and my case number is 2018AS00000***. I have a question regarding the process filing AOS. I came to the states on F1 visa and worked under EAD for a year and currently i am working under TPS status. Could you please guide me if i can adjust the status with TPS status. I have went through your spreadsheet and i see only one person has filed AOS under TPS status and do not see if that person got the approval through AOS. I don't have break in my immigration status since i came to the states. your help and guidance is much appreciated.
From:Nepal;I got selected for the DV lottery 2018 and my case number is 2018AS00000***. I have a question regarding the process filing AOS. I came to the states on F1 visa and worked under EAD for a year and currently i am working under TPS status. Could you please guide me if i can adjust the status with TPS status. I have went through your spreadsheet and i see only one person has filed AOS under TPS status and do not see if that person got the approval through AOS. I don't have break in my immigration status since i came to the states. your help and guidance is much appreciated.
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
Based on your post, you are eligible to process AOS. We've had a couple of Selectees with TPS status successfully go through AOS in the past, unfortunately they never bothered to update the Timelines spreadsheets. The process is the same as any other eligible status. And if you want to be doubly certain, you can do a brief consultation with a knowledgeable immigration attorney to find out if you're eligible to process AOS.