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DV 2019 AOS Only

vadrouille said:
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.
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You will not be eligible to file AOS if you’re out of status by the time your CN becomes current.

On the other hand, assuming your CN becomes current, AOS package gets filed and accepted (evidenced by the NOA from USCIS) before your current status expires, you will be okay to continue with the AOS process. You just wouldn’t have a back up status to fall into if your AOS petition gets denied for any reason.
 
Thank you very much for your response.
Now, considering my CN might not become current before spring is there any deadline to switch from AoS to CP ? Or is it already too late considering I filed my DS 260 on the day I had the lottery results (May 15th) ?
 
vadrouille said:
Thank you very much for your response.
Now, considering my CN might not become current before spring is there any deadline to switch from AoS to CP ? Or is it already too late considering I filed my DS 260 on the day I had the lottery results (May 15th) ?
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It is advisable to do so no later than May/June 2019.
 
Hi Mom,

Could you please help with the following questions:
1) as for $330 DV fee - what should be written in Pay to section on cashier's check - U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of State Diversity Visa Program? Does it make a significant difference?
2) Is it ok/enough to write following in Memo section: DV Program fee, case # 2019..........? In some of your posts you mentioned that you can write this on the back of the check, but there it clearly says "Do not write in this section".
3) Is it possible expedite self-addressed envelope delivery to DOS in Missouri? Are there any special stamps I should buy or should I use Priority mail envelope?

Thank you!
 
Sergik84 said:
Hi Mom,

Could you please help with the following questions:
1) as for $330 DV fee - what should be written in Pay to section on cashier's check - U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of State Diversity Visa Program? Does it make a significant difference?
2) Is it ok/enough to write following in Memo section: DV Program fee, case # 2019..........? In some of your posts you mentioned that you can write this on the back of the check, but there it clearly says "Do not write in this section".
3) Is it possible expedite self-addressed envelope delivery to DOS in Missouri? Are there any special stamps I should buy or should I use Priority mail envelope?

Thank you!
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1. U.S. Department of States
2. You can write all that if the Memo line has enough room for it, or simply write DV Case #: EU2019xxxxx. Also ignore my suggestion to write on the back if the check clearly says not to do so (thanks for letting me know of that).
3. Just the regular standard sized envelope and 49cents stamp is enough IMO, really not worth wasting money on. The receipt is received in a matter of days once they puts it in the mail.
 
Hi Mom!

So we have a number that will be current on October, and we began preparing everything while still waiting for our 2NL. My question is: my husband is a G4 Visa holder and has completed his I-508 and I-566 Forms, but do I need to complete them also? Or are they just for them (the spreadsheet doesn't mention them for "spouses").
Additionally, my country is now issuing digitized birth certificates (they email them to you and you print them together with a page certifying it), do you think this will be enough for the interview?

Thanks!
 
sofiamau said:
Hi Mom!


Additionally, my country is now issuing digitized birth certificates (they email them to you and you print them together with a page certifying it), do you think this will be enough for the interview?

Thanks!
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Check what it says on the “reciprocity by country” page.
 
sofiamau said:
Hi Mom!

So we have a number that will be current on October, and we began preparing everything while still waiting for our 2NL. My question is: my husband is a G4 Visa holder and has completed his I-508 and I-566 Forms, but do I need to complete them also? Or are they just for them (the spreadsheet doesn't mention them for "spouses").
Additionally, my country is now issuing digitized birth certificates (they email them to you and you print them together with a page certifying it), do you think this will be enough for the interview?

Thanks!
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1. If you’re here as his derivative, then yes those forms are applicable to you too.

2. Well, if that’s the only method your country uses, then that’s all you have. Just make sure you’re able to prove that’s the only method your country uses, to dissuade any doubt your IO might have.
 
sofiamau said:
Hi Mom!

So we have a number that will be current on October, and we began preparing everything while still waiting for our 2NL. My question is: my husband is a G4 Visa holder and has completed his I-508 and I-566 Forms, but do I need to complete them also? Or are they just for them (the spreadsheet doesn't mention them for "spouses").
Additionally, my country is now issuing digitized birth certificates (they email them to you and you print them together with a page certifying it), do you think this will be enough for the interview?

Thanks!
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Hello, question for you....are you going to get the I-566 endorsed by your organization before submitting the packet? I have gotten conflicting advise on this
 
Sm1smom said:
No, not directly. It however buttress my recommendation for you to submit an I-134 with your package.

If you require a loan to continue your studies, contrary to the financial strength you demonstrated in order get your F1 visa, it supports the assumption an IO will have or make about your potential to rely on public benefits you’re not entitled to as a GC holder and subsequently become a public charge.
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Dear mom,

How IO can know if i have applied for student loan or not?
 
Sm1smom said:
1. U.S. Department of States
2. You can write all that if the Memo line has enough room for it, or simply write DV Case #: EU2019xxxxx. Also ignore my suggestion to write on the back if the check clearly says not to do so (thanks for letting me know of that).
3. Just the regular standard sized envelope and 49cents stamp is enough IMO, really not worth wasting money on. The receipt is received in a matter of days once they puts it in the mail.
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I have paid the AOS fee and received the receipt (waiting about 2 weeks). The receipt is your original memo sent to St. Louis, Missouri. A very simple paid stamp is added on the memo.

For ur question, please see below.
1) Pay to Department of States
2) I only mention Case number in the memo.
3) I buy the regular envelope at USPS.
 
I think I just got my 2NL from KCC DV. I have a CN in the 900's. The email has two attachments, one about the fee and the other acknowledging my intent. In that acknowledgment I read this and wasnt sure what it means.

"Also, it is important to remember that you cannot apply for adjustment of status until an immigrant visa number is available. To see if a visa number is available, please refer to your DV case number and check the current Department of State Visa Bulletin. Regardless of when a visa number becomes available, the adjustment of status process must be completed by September 30, 2019. You cannot get any benefit from your DV selection after that date. "

What does this mean??
What is my next process?
Pay the fee?
When will my number Likely become active?
Whats the likelihood of getting my green card before Christmas?

Thanks in advanced, not very good at understanding the whole process so my apologies if these questions are dumb!
 
fozlong said:
I think I just got my 2NL from KCC DV. I have a CN in the 900's. The email has two attachments, one about the fee and the other acknowledging my intent. In that acknowledgment I read this and wasnt sure what it means.

"Also, it is important to remember that you cannot apply for adjustment of status until an immigrant visa number is available. To see if a visa number is available, please refer to your DV case number and check the current Department of State Visa Bulletin. Regardless of when a visa number becomes available, the adjustment of status process must be completed by September 30, 2019. You cannot get any benefit from your DV selection after that date. "

What does this mean??
What is my next process?
Pay the fee?
When will my number Likely become active?
Whats the likelihood of getting my green card before Christmas?

Thanks in advanced, not very good at understanding the whole process so my apologies if these questions are dumb!
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Your number is meaningless without the region.
 
fozlong said:
I think I just got my 2NL from KCC DV. I have a CN in the 900's. The email has two attachments, one about the fee and the other acknowledging my intent. In that acknowledgment I read this and wasnt sure what it means.

"Also, it is important to remember that you cannot apply for adjustment of status until an immigrant visa number is available. To see if a visa number is available, please refer to your DV case number and check the current Department of State Visa Bulletin. Regardless of when a visa number becomes available, the adjustment of status process must be completed by September 30, 2019. You cannot get any benefit from your DV selection after that date. "

What does this mean??
What is my next process?
Pay the fee?
When will my number Likely become active?
Whats the likelihood of getting my green card before Christmas?

Thanks in advanced, not very good at understanding the whole process so my apologies if these questions are dumb!
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Your next step is to go through the AOS process spreadsheet - this will help you better understand the process.
 
Britsimon said:
Do as Mom said - and as your number is 2019OC9XX you you will have plenty of time to read/understand as you have a time to wait - your number won't be current until well into next year.
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Okay great thank you. Im currently on F1-OPT from college so if I've already submitted my DS-260 can I travel to Australia and back again for Christmas? Or should I wait until I get my Green Card?
 
Mars2045 said:
Hi mom:

My case number is 2019AS00002XXX.

I encounter a problem that "The case information you entered does not match our records. Please try again or contact KCC by mail or by phone."
I try 2019AS00002XXX and 2019AS2XXX, but both case numbers do not work.

The history that I use DS260 is as below list.
06/19 Submit DS260
07/18 Request unlock DS260 to make some revisions
07/18 DS260 unlock
07/2X Website maintenance
08/01 Cannot login to DS260 and website shows case information does not match record.

I have mailed KCC for the issue, and plan to give them a call if necessary. Are there any experiences that can help me?

Thank you!
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Update the state of my case.

I mailed KCC and told them the issue. They want me to pay the AOS fee first, and once they receive notice that I have paid the AOS fee, they will contact me to confirm that your DS-260 has been unlocked/case status has been updated.
So, I paid the fee and wait for 2 weeks to get the receipt. At the same time, I get the mail from KCC in which the 2NL is attached, but I still can't access DS-260.
 
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