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Sm1smom said:
1. No I don’t have any translation service I can recommend. Do a google search for that.

2. Sorry, can’t do a lawyer recommendation either.
+ 1 re what Simon told you on his blog. Simon is truly a sage regarding DV lottery, he knows his stuff!

I really don’t see anything delicate and complex regarding your case based on what you’ve posted to date except of course for the fact that you wish to get the GC early to aid your medical residency program. And frankly speaking, there’s absolutely nothing any lawyer can do regarding that.

The AOS process spreadsheet has simplified and demystifed the entire process. If you carefully go over it, then return to ask specific questions about any other thing that isn’t quite clear to you, I see no reason as to why anyone will need the services of a lawyer, except of course those having complications such as status violations or deemed ineligible to process AOS. But I get it, it is your case and your future, so to say. So if you think your mind will be at rest by using the services of a lawyer, then do so.
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Thank you for you answer. I still have many questions despite reading and searching through the AOS process spreadsheet (and the forum) but I do not want to abuse your time. This is why I was thinking of contacting a lawyer.
Is there any way to request an interview waiver? Would it make sense to mention this in the cover letter I would include in the AOS package?
 
Dr. Europe said:
Thank you for you answer. I still have many questions despite reading and searching through the AOS process spreadsheet (and the forum) but I do not want to abuse your time. This is why I was thinking of contacting a lawyer.
Is there any way to request an interview waiver? Would it make sense to mention this in the cover letter I would include in the AOS package?
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Do you think if that was an option, there would be a single person filing DV-related AOS without interview waiver due to "extraordinary circumstances" of wanting to get GC sooner, rather than later?
 
Xarthisius said:
Do you think if that was an option, there would be a single person filing DV-related AOS without interview waiver due to "extraordinary circumstances" of wanting to get GC sooner, rather than later?
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I think that you would have to have such circumstances unless you are making them up.
 
Dr. Europe said:
Thank you for you answer. I still have many questions despite reading and searching through the AOS process spreadsheet (and the forum) but I do not want to abuse your time. This is why I was thinking of contacting a lawyer.
Is there any way to request an interview waiver? Would it make sense to mention this in the cover letter I would include in the AOS package?
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DV lottery based AOS is different to "normal" AOS. FO processing is different, and usually faster than normal AOS cases. DV lottery represents about 5% of total annual immigration, and about 5% of that 5% is AOS. MOST of those cases (by far) are handled without a lawyer, because it is a straightforward process which Mom has managed to demystify for everyone and documented in her spreadsheet. So - lawyers, spread across the USA, handle a handful of cases each year - and the chances of you getting a lawyer that knows anything about DV AOS is slim at best. So - if you want to pay someone to learn a process from scratch, go ahead and hire a lawyer. Honestly, in our experience, almost without exception, lawyers have made DV AOS cases worse, not better.
 
Dr. Europe said:
Thank you for you answer. I still have many questions despite reading and searching through the AOS process spreadsheet (and the forum) but I do not want to abuse your time. This is why I was thinking of contacting a lawyer.
Is there any way to request an interview waiver? Would it make sense to mention this in the cover letter I would include in the AOS package?
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Okay, your case, your money. Good luck with finding an immigration lawyer more knowledge than what we’re able to share here with DV based AOS process to take you through the process.

You may request an interview waiver on your cover letter if you like. Your FO is not obligated to grant the request. I’m actually certain an interview waiver WILL NOT be granted based on your request.

DV based AOS cases are already being fast tracked because they are time limited petitions compared to an employment or family based AOS petition which takes much longer. The FO can at their discretion decide to waive an interview, but it’s not done for the purpose of fast tracking the process.
 
Dr. Europe said:
I think that you would have to have such circumstances unless you are making them up.
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An expedite request may be made if a petition meets one or more of the following criteria:
  • Severe financial loss
  • Emergency situation
  • Humanitarian reasons
  • DOD or national interest situation
  • USCIS error
  • Compelling imterest of USCIS
https://www.uscis.gov/forms/expedite-criteria

Your situation does not meet an expedite criteria IMO. Especially considering the fact that DV based AOS petitions are already expedited based on the need for them to be completed by the end of the applicable FY.

And here’s a link with further explanation regarding expedite criteria:
https://resources.envoyglobal.com/blog/expedite-green-card-processing-with-these-quick-tips
 
Sm1smom said:
An expedite request may be made if a petition meets one or more of the following criteria:
  • Severe financial loss
  • Emergency situation
  • Humanitarian reasons
  • DOD or national interest situation
  • USCIS error
  • Compelling imterest of USCIS
https://www.uscis.gov/forms/expedite-criteria

Your situation does not meet an expedite criteria IMO. Especially considering the fact that DV based AOS petitions are already expedited based on the need for them to be completed by the end of the applicable FY.

And here’s a link with further explanation regarding expedite criteria:
https://resources.envoyglobal.com/blog/expedite-green-card-processing-with-these-quick-tips
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You didn't list the millennial exception - "because I really really want it".
 
Hi Mom,
I enrolled my two kids in head-start school program.
Is that my hurt my AOS application because of the recent draft proposed by home land security to make it difficult for having the permenat residency or citizenship.
Do I have to skip my kids from school to be in safe side or that will not make sense because they already had it ??
Thanks
 
W.M said:
Hi Mom,
I enrolled my two kids in head-start school program.
Is that my hurt my AOS application because of the recent draft proposed by home land security to make it difficult for having the permenat residency or citizenship.
Do I have to skip my kids from school to be in safe side or that will not make sense because they already had it ??
Thanks
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Well, the new public charge memo is still a draft, it hasn’t been finalized or issued for implementation yet. I do not think IOs will be using it in adjudicating AOS petitions for now.

And if IOs were to use it as is, withdrawing your kids will make no difference. It’s a benefit you’ve already used.
 
Hey. First thanks for your help and time. Do u think there will be current this year for Asia if the travel ban effected until the end of the year?
 
Hi Mom,

I will be very appreciated for helping me to figure out a couple of moments.
Our CN will be current in March, can we file documents for AOS right now or should we wait till March (I saw that in some cases documents were filed prior the month when CN would be current)?
And another question, can we file 1040 forms instead of tax return transcripts along with w2 forms and pay stubs (I expected delays with getting tax return transcripts)?

Thanks a lot.
 
Andrii said:
Hi Mom,

I will be very appreciated for helping me to figure out a couple of moments.
Our CN will be current in March, can we file documents for AOS right now or should we wait till March (I saw that in some cases documents were filed prior the month when CN would be current)?
And another question, can we file 1040 forms instead of tax return transcripts along with w2 forms and pay stubs (I expected delays with getting tax return transcripts)?

Thanks a lot.
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1. You may file early if you like or wait until March. Your call. Did you go through the AOS process spreadsheet to ensure you understand the process?

2. A 1040 Form is not a proof of income tax filing - it only shows you filled the form. An IRS tax return is the prove you did file, it’s an unquestionable evidence from a recognized authority. If you expected delays with getting the IRS tax returns, you should have initiated the process of getting it a while back. Anyway you may submit the AOS package without it, you’ll have the opportunity of presenting it at your interview if it is required.
 
Yosef said:
Hey. First thanks for your help and time. Do u think there will be current this year for Asia if the travel ban effected until the end of the year?
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Simon has a lot of analysis regarding this on his blog site, I suggest you read up on those.
 
Our number OC8xx will be current in April and we're starting our AOS process. Hopefully visas will still be available at the end for us. Just like to say a big thanks to Sm1smom, Britsimon and other forum members that have contributed to the information about AOS as its a really helpful resource.
 
Yosef said:
He is very hepful. But he said in this question I don’t know. That’s why I asked u
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That's because no one knows the answer to your question. We cannot be sure whether the ban will stay in effect, or how the ban will affect the DV progress. This has never happened before, so we can only speculate - and honestly, your guess is as good as anyone else's.

You are simply going to have to accept the "wait and see" answer as the wisest answer at this point.
 
Britsimon said:
That's because no one knows the answer to your question. We cannot be sure whether the ban will stay in effect, or how the ban will affect the DV progress. This has never happened before, so we can only speculate - and honestly, your guess is as good as anyone else's.

You are simply going to have to accept the "wait and see" answer as the wisest answer at this point.
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Thank you brother. You are here also . My purpose for this question to have plan if I am going to submit my application form to USCIS or not on May or june. I don’t want to submit the application if my number will not get current. I appreciate your help and time.
 
Yosef said:
Thank you brother. You are here also . My purpose for this question to have plan if I am going to submit my application form to USCIS or not on May or june. I don’t want to submit the application if my number will not get current. I appreciate your help and time.
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The VB for September current numbers (the final of DV2017) will be published in July. As soon as it is published you will know whether you are current or not (unless AS region goes current earlier). So - have your I-485 ready to go. Have the DS260 ready to go, and get ready to submit the AOS fee. The fee is normally paid before you submit the I-485, but you can omit the receipt if you really have to (or gamble that based on the June published VB being close).

Submitting in July still gives you time. It's not ideal, but people have done it before and succeeded. So - instead of trying to guess the unguessable, focus on making sure your I-485 will be perfect and that you are fully clued up how to push your case once it is submitted.
 
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