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DV 2018 AOS Only

Jord_k said:
I have a question in mind. I wonder why all the forms has a section for the lawyer information. How could these information help them?
I guess there should be an impact for the applicants who file with a lawyer.
What do you think?
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^^ what Susie said above.
There's no special preference given for using a lawyer, nor do you get penalized for not using one either.
 
Sanjupokhara said:
Thank you ! Another question: Earlier I applied for TPS and have an A number but later I got selected for H1 B and did not reapply during 18 month renewal. In I 485 form there is a column to enter A number . Can I include that A number from Earlier TPS? Or TPS is totally different Status ??
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Yes you should provide that A#.
 
Sm1smom said:
Yes you should provide that A#.
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Sorry for bugging you again. I have USCIS # from OPT and OPT extension. Both are same . But A # from my TPS is different . A somewhere I read that this two numbers should be same. Will this be a problem ? Which # should I include in I 485 ???
 
Sanjupokhara said:
Sorry for bugging you again. I have USCIS # from OPT and OPT extension. Both are same . But A # from my TPS is different . A somewhere I read that this two numbers should be same. Will this be a problem ? Which # should I include in I 485 ???
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Yes they shouldn't have issued a new one because USCIS # and Alien # are both. Use the most recent one for your AOS forms.
 
Good evening,
I have a few questions, some general and some about the new I-485 form:
1) if I don't have a middle name is the right answer N/A or none?
2) when they ask something saying 'if applicable' like 'other name used' and I don't have any should I leave it blank?
3)with my H1b I'm working for an academic institution and I don't have an EAD, should I fill for that in this application or there is no need?
4)in the Part 2.1 of new I-485 is the filling category 1.g. for both me and my husband, which is the co-applicant?
5) in the US mailing address questions what 'in care of name (if any)' means?
6) in the Part 2.3 they ask 'Receipt number of underlying petition' and the priority day. We don't have any, correct? It can be left blank?
7)in Part 7 biographic information: the hair color is meant as the natural one? I have red dyed hair.
8) I was reading the I-485 instructions: do I have to send all the previous I-94 I got at any entrance? Because I've always downloaded the new one and delete the previous one :( How can I get them?
9) do we need to fill up an I-864W?
10) at pag 39 of the I-485 instructions there is written that for the DV program there is no need to send evidence of financial support? what do you suggest?
11) on the same page there is written that if derivate applicant are filling form I-485 based on principal applicant's selection letter we have to provide evidence that I included him in the entry when entering the Dv lottery for the current fiscal year, but I checked back and the confirmation page of the application doesn't tell if there was a co-applicant. How can I prove it?

Many Many Thanks for your help

Fanuel
 
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Fanuel said:
Good evening,
I have a few questions, some general and some about the new I-485 form:
1) if I don't have a middle name is the right answer N/A or none?
2) when they ask something saying 'if applicable' like 'other name used' and I don't have any should I leave it blank?
3)with my H1b I'm working for an academic institution and I don't have an EAD, should I fill for that in this application or there is no need?
4)in the Part 2.1 of new I-485 is the filling category 1.g. for both me and my husband, which is the co-applicant?
5) in the US mailing address questions what 'in care of name (if any)' means?
6) in the Part 2.3 they ask 'Receipt number of underlying petition' and the priority day. We don't have any, correct? It can be left blank?
7)in Part 7 biographic information: the hair color is meant as the natural one? I have red dyed hair.

Many Many Thanks for your help

Fanuel
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Hi Fanuel,
make sure you familiarize yourself with the instruction to i-485. It directly answers some of your questions:
quot: "Answer all questions fully and accurately. If a question does not apply to you (for example, if you have never been married and the question asks, “Provide the name of your current spouse”), type or print “N/A,” unless otherwise directed. If your answer to a question which requires a numeric response is zero or none (for example, “How many children do you have” or “How many times have you departed the United States”), type or print “None,” unless otherwise directed."
Cheers
 
Sanjupokhara said:
Sorry for bugging you again. I have USCIS # from OPT and OPT extension. Both are same . But A # from my TPS is different . A somewhere I read that this two numbers should be same. Will this be a problem ? Which # should I include in I 485 ???
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Sm1smom said:
Yes they shouldn't have issued a new one because USCIS # and Alien # are both. Use the most recent one for your AOS forms.
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I looked at i-485 while trying to answer @Fanuel 's question. There's explicit note under a place for A-# :

"NOTE: If you have EVER used other A-Numbers,
include the additional A-Numbers in the space provided
in Part 14. Additional Information."
 
Fanuel said:
Good evening,
I have a few questions, some general and some about the new I-485 form:
1) if I don't have a middle name is the right answer N/A or none?
2) when they ask something saying 'if applicable' like 'other name used' and I don't have any should I leave it blank?
3)with my H1b I'm working for an academic institution and I don't have an EAD, should I fill for that in this application or there is no need?
4)in the Part 2.1 of new I-485 is the filling category 1.g. for both me and my husband, which is the co-applicant?
5) in the US mailing address questions what 'in care of name (if any)' means?
6) in the Part 2.3 they ask 'Receipt number of underlying petition' and the priority day. We don't have any, correct? It can be left blank?
7)in Part 7 biographic information: the hair color is meant as the natural one? I have red dyed hair.
8) I was reading the I-485 instructions: do I have to send all the previous I-94 I got at any entrance? Because I've always downloaded the new one and delete the previous one :( How can I get them?
9) do we need to fill up an I-864W?
10) at pag 39 of the I-485 instructions there is written that for the DV program there is no need to send evidence of financial support? what do you suggest?
11) on the same page there is written that if derivate applicant are filling form I-485 based on principal applicant's selection letter we have to provide evidence that I included him in the entry when entering the Dv lottery for the current fiscal year, but I checked back and the confirmation page of the application doesn't tell if there was a co-applicant. How can I prove it?

Many Many Thanks for your help

Fanuel
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1. Leave that section blank regardless of the instructions that says put N/A for questions that do not apply. If you put anything other than your name in the name section, USCIS is been known to include that as part of the name on the GC. You don't want a GC with "unknown" listed as the middle name.

2. You may also leave that section blank.

3. You may if you plan on leaving your current employer and work for a new employer while your GC petition is pending.

4. Yes

5. If you're using someone else's address, you indicate you want your mail in care of that person.

6. Write N/A

7. Natural hair color

8. Include whatever you have

9. Not applicable to DV based AOS petition

10. I recommend getting an I-134 if your personal income doesn't meet the applicable poverty guideline level

11. Include a copy of your eDV registration form if you have it. If you don't have it, don't stress over it.
 
Thank you so much Mom, always super helpful!

a little follow up for 10 and 11:
10) no need of I-134 but following your line of thoughts I will send a bank statement. it doesn't hurt, right?
11)I have the confirmation one with the confirmation number. Are they able to check back on my submission or its useless?

Thanks again
Have a great day :)

Fanuel

Sm1smom said:
1. Leave that section blank regardless of the instructions that says put N/A for questions that do not apply. If you put anything other than your name in the name section, USCIS is been known to include that as part of the name on the GC. You don't want a GC with "unknown" listed as the middle name.

2. You may also leave that section blank.

3. You may if you plan on leaving your current employer and work for a new employer while your GC petition is pending.

4. Yes

5. If you're using someone else's address, you indicate you want your mail in care of that person.

6. Write N/A

7. Natural hair color

8. Include whatever you have

9. Not applicable to DV based AOS petition

10. I recommend getting an I-134 if your personal income doesn't meet the applicable poverty guideline level

11. Include a copy of your eDV registration form if you have it. If you don't have it, don't stress over it.
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Fanuel said:
Thank you so much Mom, always super helpful!

a little follow up for 10 and 11:
10) no need of I-134 but following your line of thoughts I will send a bank statement. it doesn't hurt, right?
11)I have the confirmation one with the confirmation number. Are they able to check back on my submission or its useless?

Thanks again
Have a great day :)

Fanuel
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1. Take a look at the AOS process spreadsheet to see how you can demonstrate financial capabilities.

2. They do not need your confirmation number. I already told you to include a copy of the actual registration form if you have it, and it's not an issue if you don't. They have access to what you previously submitted.
 
Ok. Thanks!

Just another question:
at my question about the EAD application your answer was: You may if you plan on leaving your current employer and work for a new employer while your GC petition is pending.
I'm interested in this affirmation because my husband can not work now. When he can exactly start working after we send the AOS package?

Thanks again for your time :)

Fanuel

Sm1smom said:
1. Take a look at the AOS process spreadsheet to see how you can demonstrate financial capabilities.

2. They do not need your confirmation number. I already told you to include a copy of the actual registration form if you have it, and it's not an issue if you don't. They have access to what you previously submitted.
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Fanuel said:
Ok. Thanks!

Just another question:
at my question about the EAD application your answer was: You may if you plan on leaving your current employer and work for a new employer while your GC petition is pending.
I'm interested in this affirmation because my husband can not work now. When he can exactly start working after we send the AOS package?

Thanks again for your time :)

Fanuel
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You husband can undertake authorized employment when he gets an EAD card, your husband cannot work before then. Processing time for form I765 takes 3-4 months on average.

Again I recommend you go over the AOS process spreadsheet for the pros and cons of an AOS based EAD.
 
Will do!

Thanks

Sm1smom said:
You husband can undertake authorized employment when he gets an EAD card, your husband cannot work before then. Processing time for form I765 takes 3-4 months on average.

Again I recommend you go over the AOS process spreadsheet for the pros and cons of an AOS based EAD.
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@geol8,
You can post you case update on the 2018 Timelines spreadsheet. You don't have to keep reposting the same information on the thread here like you've done 3 times which is why the last post has been deleted.
 
geol8 said:
Just want to help by showing my process, I post it in the spreadsheet as well as in this thread in case someone misses it. Won't do anymore as your hormones seem altered
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Really, if Simon had done the same thing would that be your response too?

Now, imagine how congested this thread would be if every single participant posted every single update every single time. Assuming you think other people are as important as you and can't have an update missed, of course.
 
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