Sm1smom
Super Moderator
Hopefully you get a good response from KCC on that as the standard response they give AOSers is that they don’t sent out 2NL for AOS.
When did you submit your Ds260 form?
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Hopefully you get a good response from KCC on that as the standard response they give AOSers is that they don’t sent out 2NL for AOS.
When did you submit your Ds260 form?
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
Actually my previous response wasn’t quite accurate, I was thinking about the DV administrative fee payment receipt. The Chicago Lockbox has no issue with the inclusion or non-inclusion of the 2NL, they’ve never rejected a package because it is missing. It is the IO on the other hand that may request or ask about it at the time of the interview, if it wasn’t originally included in the AOS package. And even at that time, not having it is not a show spoiler.
Soon after we got the acceptance letter on the 15th of May, maybe 2 weeks after that at most.
Ok. no worries, thanks for that. I ended up getting the receipt not long after I asked them about that.
Another one... If you don't mind. I'm not sure how much you'll be able to help on this one butttttt.....
1. My wife's E3D has her company in Vietnam on it, but my E3 was issued from the US company that I work for, her old company has nothing to do with anything but is still on the visa. I have compared hers to other E3Ds and there is a clear mistake. Should we look to rectify this before we apply? Will the USCIS understand an error that was obviously made by them or one of their embassies? She already has an EAD and social security card off the back of the visa, so it is functioning correctly up to this point.
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
Your CN is meaningless to us here without the region disclosed.
Anyway, you can learn to read the VB from Simon’s blog (link) to know when your CN will become current:
http://britsimonsays.com/read-visa-bulletin/
Next, go through the AOS process spreadsheet to make sure you understand the AOS process. You’ll find the link to the AOS process spreadsheet on the first post on page one of this Thread.
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
Hello everyone! I am new here, but in same AOS boat as most of you guys, I read a lot of stuff anyway still have questions which I'd like to clarify with you. So, I am EU4XXX selectee , July 4 submitted DS260 and August 24 received email from KCC about payment. (Screenshots added)
1. Is that normal and standard formulation from KCC on first screenshot or I did something wrong?
2. I understand that i have to pay DV fee $330 x 3 (family of three) wright now and i will receive reciept after 3 weeks or something and 2 NL. Am I right?
3. I have to send my payment to the DOS: 1 check or money order with amount of $990 (with case number on the back), self-addressed stamped envelope, filled out receipt form which on the screenshot.
4. While I am waiting for my number in bulletin I have to do medical exam and prepare all docs for AOS?
Thank you so much guys!
1. Is that normal and standard formulation from KCC on first screenshot or I did something wrong?
2. I understand that i have to pay DV fee $330 x 3 (family of three) wright now and i will receive reciept after 3 weeks or something and 2 NL. Am I right?
3. I have to send my payment to the DOS: 1 check or money order with amount of $990 (with case number on the back), self-addressed stamped envelope, filled out receipt form which on the screenshot.
4. While I am waiting for my number in bulletin I have to do medical exam and prepare all docs for AOS?
Thank you so much guys!
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Sm1smom
Super Moderator
1. That is your 2NL from KCC.
2, 3, 4: I suggest you go through the AOS process spreadsheet which is linked to the first post on page one of this thread. That is the starting point that familiarizes and prepare you for the process.
Got it. I read spreadsheet and a LOT of useful information in there! Really helpful. Thank you again. By the way where is the best spot on the cashiers check to wright down case number or it doesn't really matter?
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
You can note the CN on the back of the cashier’s check.
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
Yes.
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
Did you go through the AOS process spreadsheet and the link on Simon’s blog which I referred you to in my previous response?
Yes! It says that it might take even longer than 2 months. Should I have to contact them I don't get any email in 3 or 4 months?
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
Since you already read from the spreadsheet that the 2NL could take longer than 2 months, then how come you’re asking “is it possible that it takes more than 2 months to get 2NL”?
I’m not trying to be mean or nasty, but I don’t want to spoon feed either. Having a proper understanding of this process will help you better prepare and cope with the stress associated with the DV based AOS process. With AS3xxx, your CN isn’t likely to become current before 2019. And with you being chargeable to Iran, you most likely will have a much more bumpier ride, lots of things to worry about down the road than to start stressing about the 2NL now.
So again, I suggest you thoroughly go through the AOS process spreadsheet, (all the tabs on it). Also spend some time going over past AOS threads in this forum, pay particular attention to discussions concerning selectees chargeable to Iran. Stop stressing over the 2NL.
Thank you so much for the information. Sure will do.
It's been almost 2 months since I submitted by DS-260. I haven't received my 2nd NL so I emailed them and got the following response.
"The adjustment of status fee to the Department of State has been paid or indications on your DS-260 show that you wanted to adjust your status in the US. The payment of the adjustment of status fee indicates to KCC that you are residing in the US and wish to process your case at the local USCIS office. As a result, KCC did not continue the processing your case."
Is this something I should be worried about? Are they saying they won't be giving me a 2nd NL? I know in the documents it said it wasn't 100% required for the AoS package, but I don't want to leave anything to chance. I haven't paid my $330 yet as I was waiting for the 2nd NL.
"The adjustment of status fee to the Department of State has been paid or indications on your DS-260 show that you wanted to adjust your status in the US. The payment of the adjustment of status fee indicates to KCC that you are residing in the US and wish to process your case at the local USCIS office. As a result, KCC did not continue the processing your case."
Is this something I should be worried about? Are they saying they won't be giving me a 2nd NL? I know in the documents it said it wasn't 100% required for the AoS package, but I don't want to leave anything to chance. I haven't paid my $330 yet as I was waiting for the 2nd NL.
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
It’s not unusual for the the 2NL to take up to 4 months before it gets sent. You should also make sure you’re checking your spam box regularly - it’s not unusual for the mail to get stuck there.
vadrouille
Member
Dear Mom,
I am closely waiting for my case number ( 2019EU22xxx) to become current before sending my package to the Chicago lockbox.
I am obviously following all your advices and adhere to all the requirements in the excel spreadsheet. However, here is my current problem.
My L1-B visa will expire after 3 years on July 2019 (it is under a L1 blanket). I have reasonable ground to believe that my employer will extend my current visa past July 2019
However, should things go south (for whatever reason) and my employer does not request an extension of my current Visa past July 2019, I will be naked when my CN becomes current.
Now, I am not asking you to encourage me on a gamble and cross my fingers for everything to go as intended but is there something I might have missed ?
Or should I clearly consider the hypothesis that my AoS application may be void considering that my Visa might expire right when I am supposed to need it the most for my AoS ?
Thank you again for all of your help.
I am closely waiting for my case number ( 2019EU22xxx) to become current before sending my package to the Chicago lockbox.
I am obviously following all your advices and adhere to all the requirements in the excel spreadsheet. However, here is my current problem.
My L1-B visa will expire after 3 years on July 2019 (it is under a L1 blanket). I have reasonable ground to believe that my employer will extend my current visa past July 2019
However, should things go south (for whatever reason) and my employer does not request an extension of my current Visa past July 2019, I will be naked when my CN becomes current.
Now, I am not asking you to encourage me on a gamble and cross my fingers for everything to go as intended but is there something I might have missed ?
Or should I clearly consider the hypothesis that my AoS application may be void considering that my Visa might expire right when I am supposed to need it the most for my AoS ?
Thank you again for all of your help.