I purchased new copies of some of mine from VTAC with little to no hassle at all. They sent them straight to the US for me. Not sure what state you are from but I think the VTAC records go back a fair way as well.
DV 2019 AOS Only
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I purchased new copies of some of mine from VTAC with little to no hassle at all. They sent them straight to the US for me. Not sure what state you are from but I think the VTAC records go back a fair way as well.
Sm1smom
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1. Shouldn’t be necessary since you’ll have your sponsor’s documents.
3.The I-797 is only a proof of your current status, it does not serve the same purpose an I-94 serves. An I-94 is evidence of legally entering the country so you still need the actual I-94 issued to you at your last POE. The piece attached to your I-797 is not what what is in CBP’s system attesting to your being legally admitted.
Sorry with all the questions - i have only a few days to go, a d itmis such a stressful process.
With the package assembly. Does this sound like a good system to you?
- Atop all pages will be a cover letter and contents page.
- then the G-1145, e-notification form
-then the I-485 with photos and checks on front, and all support materials following (ie. dV winner letter, 2nl, KCC receipt, all my ids, visas, bank statements, etc)
- then I-864, Affidavit of Support
-then I-765, Employment Authorization form
-then I-131, Advanced Parole form
- then G-325A, Biographic form (is this form still required or not, i am hearing conflicting reports on this
- then lastly, the Medical Examination form enclosed in envelope by Doctor.
Does that seem like the most efficient breakdown?
With the package assembly. Does this sound like a good system to you?
- Atop all pages will be a cover letter and contents page.
- then the G-1145, e-notification form
-then the I-485 with photos and checks on front, and all support materials following (ie. dV winner letter, 2nl, KCC receipt, all my ids, visas, bank statements, etc)
- then I-864, Affidavit of Support
-then I-765, Employment Authorization form
-then I-131, Advanced Parole form
- then G-325A, Biographic form (is this form still required or not, i am hearing conflicting reports on this
- then lastly, the Medical Examination form enclosed in envelope by Doctor.
Does that seem like the most efficient breakdown?
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
I already answered this - I also explained precisely what purpose the I-94 serves.
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
Form I-864 is not applicable to DV based AOS petitions, you need form I-134 in its place.
Form G-325 is no longer required.
The order in which the package is arranged is irrelevant.
Thanks for that - I had filled out the wrong Affidavit form. You saved me a big mistake.
I am currently filling out the I-134. There is a strange instruction suggesting to “Submit in Duplicate” evidence.
Does anyone knows what this means? Does it mean ‘a copy’ or two copies of each item of evidence?
I am assuming that an IRS income tax return, a w2, and a us citizen passport is enough evidence for this, yes?
Thanks guys.
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
1. Ignore the instruction, only one copy is needed.
2. Yes
Before sending in your AOS package, I suggest you spend some time going over the AOS process spreadsheet which actually contains all the information you need. If you carefully go over it, you’ll have a better understanding of what you need and there will,be no need for you to “assume” anything.
1.Thanks for that help. The “Duplicate” statement was very confusing.
2. I have been going over the spread sheet every week for the last few months, so many times. It has been a great help. However, it can be concise im places, which, to a person who does not live and breath this process can feel daunting and lost. Thus the questions -
The reason I ask for any other evidence for the I-134 is that there is a massive list of possible support materials in the i-134 instructions, thus I wanted to follow up with people whom have experience. Assurance is key, especially when someone’s entire future rests on the positive results of this process.
The spread sheet is wonderful, but often it is necessary for a person to speak to another person to verify their personalized experience.
Sorry to put you out.
2. What i mean by I-134 asking for other info - it suggests things like listed below - Are these necessary, espected, or just optional? What is the weight of these items if the person sponsoring me has provided an IRS return, W2, citizenship proof, and the sponsor makes over 180,000 a year? Do i need all the rest, or is that okay? What is your discerning opinion on this? Thanks.
- A letter from a bank stating when the account was opened, how much was deposited over the past year, and the current balance.
- An employer letter (on business letterhead) stating the person’s job, when it began, what the salary is, and whether it’s a permanent position or not.
- List of bonds, with serial numbers and denominations.
- Other documents, such as real estate or other appraisals, as appropriate to listed income or assets.
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
The reason people like me are helping out in this forum is because we realize what is at stake for those going through the process - we equally went through the same process too so we totally get it and don’t need a reminder as to what is at stake. The AOS process spreadsheet is based on personalized experience (actual experience from many) which is what makes it an easy to use step by step guide.
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
Those other items are available options a sponsor can use to indicate they meet the financial sponsorship requirements. If your sponsor’s annual income meets the applicable poverty guideline level for the number of people in his household and yours combined together, those other sections do not need to be completed.
Thank you, mom.
I have another question about the AOS package. I see the spreadsheet and find that some documents only need copy version.
Could you tell me which document I could send with "copy" verison? Which one should I send with "original copy" and which one should I send with "certified of copy"?
Many thanks and sorry for the inconvenient caused.
Best,
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
For AOS package being mailed in:
Forms - Original
Supporting documents - Copy
For Interview appointment:
Forms - copies of the originals previously submitted.
Supporting documents - original version of the copies previously submitted
littleTraveler
New Member
Hi All,
AOS 2019
Case AS000001**
Send out docs by Sept 22
Received Notification on email on Oct 4th
Got my biometric letter on Oct 10th
Received my biometric scheduled on October 29th.
Will update you about the process further. I am on H1b, my 5th year in US.
I was advised to fill I-131 travel document, and I-765 along with my application, but I didn't because I have valid visa and work authorization for now. I regret it now, would it make sense for me to fill it and send it out ?
I want to know if there will be more chance for me this way to travel back to my home country on December ....
AOS 2019
Case AS000001**
Send out docs by Sept 22
Received Notification on email on Oct 4th
Got my biometric letter on Oct 10th
Received my biometric scheduled on October 29th.
Will update you about the process further. I am on H1b, my 5th year in US.
I was advised to fill I-131 travel document, and I-765 along with my application, but I didn't because I have valid visa and work authorization for now. I regret it now, would it make sense for me to fill it and send it out ?
I want to know if there will be more chance for me this way to travel back to my home country on December ....
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
You unknowingly did the right thing IMO by not submitting those two forms. When a person with a pending AOS uses the AP and/or EAD, they effectively roll out of their current status and fall into an adjustment pending status. If their I AOS petition subsequently gets denied, such a person will no longer have a valid status to fall back on.
Anyway, for most DV based AOS petition, submitting an I-131/I765card is more or less a waste of time. It takes approximately 3-5 months for the AP/EAD card to get processed - about the same amount of time it takes on average to get the GC.
Anyway, your H1B Status is a dual intent one which allows one to travel out of the US while their AOS petition is pending without it being considered abandoned upon departure.
Thanks again for all your help, I understand that this is a voluntary commitment on your part, and I really appreciate your time.
I am hoping you may have some insight on this -
I have just received the I-134 Affidavit and it seems all fine.
I want to know what you think I should do regarding the Bank Statements. i am aware that the Adjustment of Status does not specifically ask for bank statements, but it is a nice addition to the package.
1. My question is, should I submit 3 months worth of statements from both my US and AUST bank accounts, even if they both show around 3000 dollars all up? It is not as though I don’t bring in money, the statements show ongoing transactions, it is just that around this time of year, a lot of expenses go out, and not some much money comes in for me. Thus not much money is saved.
2. Will it count against me, if I submit them, considering I already have the Affidavit of Support?
3. What do you think the result would be in the case of submitting them, and the case of not?
4. I just don’t want to incur an RFE of not get called for the intreview, would this occur, in your opinion?
Ultimately, by the time the interview comes around I will be much more financially sound, this has been a uniquely expensive year for me...
Thanks in advance for any insight you can provide.
I am hoping you may have some insight on this -
I have just received the I-134 Affidavit and it seems all fine.
I want to know what you think I should do regarding the Bank Statements. i am aware that the Adjustment of Status does not specifically ask for bank statements, but it is a nice addition to the package.
1. My question is, should I submit 3 months worth of statements from both my US and AUST bank accounts, even if they both show around 3000 dollars all up? It is not as though I don’t bring in money, the statements show ongoing transactions, it is just that around this time of year, a lot of expenses go out, and not some much money comes in for me. Thus not much money is saved.
2. Will it count against me, if I submit them, considering I already have the Affidavit of Support?
3. What do you think the result would be in the case of submitting them, and the case of not?
4. I just don’t want to incur an RFE of not get called for the intreview, would this occur, in your opinion?
Ultimately, by the time the interview comes around I will be much more financially sound, this has been a uniquely expensive year for me...
Thanks in advance for any insight you can provide.
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
1. You may include them if you like.
2. It shouldn’t.
3 & 4. Stop stressing and overthinking the process. I already told you the AOS spreadsheet was put together based on the experience of so many other DV based AOSers - the inclusion of an I-134 is more than enough to overcome a potential public charge inference.
Okay, thanks heaps!
You are right, i am stressing!
One last question on this and I will let it go - so, if I were to submit the bank statments, should i write a little note explaining my situation, or should I pop them in there and be done with it? Is it better to explain, or is it better to say less in this instsnce?
Thanks