DV 2019 AOS Only
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Thank you for your reply.
Sorry I have one more question.
I have several expired passport and several expired US non immigrants visa too.
I'm thinking I attach to AOS package
only current and each of one expired passport and visa. Am I right?
Or
Should I attach all of copies even some were issued more than 20 years ago?
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
Please refer to the AOS process spreadsheet, it has the answers to these questions:
http://goo.gl/0va2DU
Hi - First time poster here!
Been selected for the DV-2019 lottery, albeit with a very high number 2019AS00013xxx. However, I am turning in my DS-260 right away which won't really hurt. So a quick question regarding the DS-260:
1) How do I put in other occupations? My primary occupation is a student as I am here on a F-1 status at a University. However, I also want to list my part-time on campus job and my summer internship. Since I work in IT - do I just select "COMPUTER SCIENCE" for my on-campus job, and "OTHER" for my internship?
2) With such a high case number, what are my chances here really if one were to guess?
Thank you so much!
Been selected for the DV-2019 lottery, albeit with a very high number 2019AS00013xxx. However, I am turning in my DS-260 right away which won't really hurt. So a quick question regarding the DS-260:
1) How do I put in other occupations? My primary occupation is a student as I am here on a F-1 status at a University. However, I also want to list my part-time on campus job and my summer internship. Since I work in IT - do I just select "COMPUTER SCIENCE" for my on-campus job, and "OTHER" for my internship?
2) With such a high case number, what are my chances here really if one were to guess?
Thank you so much!
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
1. Your primary occupation is student, list that and move on. Don’t overthink it. Your on campus jobs and summer internships are irrelevant for this form, you’re not in the US on a work visa.
2. Like you already know, your CN is high. So regarding the possibility of being current, “wait and see” is the right response IMO.
Hi,
I am a selectee with CN of AS 2XXX. My visa status is F1 and my wife is H1. We plan to go AOS.
Yet, I have some questions after reading AOS process spreadsheet.
1. Should I file DS260 now? The AOS process spreadsheet (AOS FAQs page) mentions that it is better to do so. I worry about filing DS260 is meaning that I plan to go CP.
2. When should I file I485? I think the time is two months before USCIS announces 2019 Visa Bulletin, right?
3. Should I have a lawyer to help me go through the whole process?
Thank you!
I am a selectee with CN of AS 2XXX. My visa status is F1 and my wife is H1. We plan to go AOS.
Yet, I have some questions after reading AOS process spreadsheet.
1. Should I file DS260 now? The AOS process spreadsheet (AOS FAQs page) mentions that it is better to do so. I worry about filing DS260 is meaning that I plan to go CP.
2. When should I file I485? I think the time is two months before USCIS announces 2019 Visa Bulletin, right?
3. Should I have a lawyer to help me go through the whole process?
Thank you!
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
1. No DS260 submission does NOT mean you’re processing CP. The AOS process spreadsheet wouldn’t have recommended it if that was true. Submitting the form signifies an immigrant intent and it informs KCC of your intention to process your DV selection.
2. No. You may file AOS up to 2 months before your CN is shown to become current on the VB. The AOS process spreadsheet clearly explains this and more. You need to go over it again and pay attention to what you’re reading.
3. Your money, your case, your call re hiring a lawyer.
FYI: several selectees have successfully gone through the process without the assistance of a lawyer. In addition, we have stories of people whose cases got messed up due to the fact that they hired lawyers to assist them only for them to come to this forum and ask for help after the fact.
Hi mon
Thank you for the prompt reply. Your reply helps me a lot for future process! I will read the AOS process spreadsheet again and do the process by myself.
Thank you! : )
Thank you for your advise. So I have decided to go ahead with AOS. Make sure my application is as complete as it gets, and just have faith... and a few infopass appointments if necessary! Whatever happens, happens as long as I do the best I can. This forum and spreadsheet is amazing - thank you.
Also - given how much work this entails and my busy schedule, and some complications in my case (name change, military service etc), I have engaged a lawyer for the process to minimize chances of an RFE delay. I will still be using this forum and the spreadsheet to ensure everything with the application is on point, in case the lawyer misses a step. Not leaving anything to chance.
For the benefit of the forum, if there is anything the lawyer does that I feel might be useful to know to help with the process I will be certain to share it with everyone to increase their chances.
Good luck all!
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
Good to know you’ve decided on which route to take and good luck with your lawyer.
FYI: the only thing your lawyer will be doing is basically filing out the form and submitting your AOS package (and let’s hope that’s done in a timely manner
). You’re still responsible for providing all the documents and information they need which I think is the major part of the process. We have several reported cases in this forum of how lawyers messed up and created unnecessary delays by the way - hiring a lawyer does not automatically guard against getting a RFE.
And frankly speaking, if you’re still going to be holding the lawyer by the hands (since you plan on staying on top of things by monitoring this forum and the AOS process spreadsheet), I wonder at the wisdom of paying someone to fill out and submit the forms.
~~~ Just my unsolicited opinions of course ~~~
Good to know you’ve decided on which route to take and good luck with your lawyer.
FYI: the only thing your lawyer will be doing is basically filing out the form and submitting your AOS package (and let’s hope that’s done in a timely manner
We have several reported cases in this forum of how lawyers messed up and created unnecessary delays by the way - hiring a lawyer does not automatically guard against getting a RFE.
And frankly speaking, if you’re still going to be holding the lawyer by the hands (since you plan on staying on top of things by monitoring this forum and the AOS process spreadsheet), I wonder at the wisdom of paying someone to fill out and submit the forms.
~~~ Just my unsolicited opinions of course ~~~
Hahaha! You're very right and trust me I agonized with that decision - and aware of the note about lawyers causing more problems (btw i tried looking for these in the forums. any chance you could point me to the link or two of such situations?) But I have such anxieties about this that I needed a professional to calm me. I think of it as a relatively pricey valium.
The lawyer has actually dealt with USCIS DV cases in NYC. And passed my interview - knew about advance filing, suggested including the memorandum, and a few other tips all mentioned here and in the AOS spreadsheet. Heck the lawyer might very well be on this forum and using your spreadsheet! If you are here and know who you are - give me a discount! And take Mom out for a nice dinner!
In all seriousness - less than a month ago I was still hoping and dreaming of getting a chance to secure a green card. This opportunity came out of nowhere so no matter what happens, I'm grateful that it came and I will do my best to embrace it.
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
Hahaha! You're very right and trust me I agonized with that decision - and aware of the note about lawyers causing more problems (btw i tried looking for these in the forums. any chance you could point me to the link or two of such situations?) But I have such anxieties about this that I needed a professional to calm me. I think of it as a relatively pricey valium.
The lawyer has actually dealt with USCIS DV cases in NYC. And passed my interview - knew about advance filing, suggested including the memorandum, and a few other tips all mentioned here and in the AOS spreadsheet. Heck the lawyer might very well be on this forum and using your spreadsheet! If you are here and know who you are - give me a discount! And take Mom out for a nice dinner!
In all seriousness - less than a month ago I was still hoping and dreaming of getting a chance to secure a green card. This opportunity came out of nowhere so no matter what happens, I'm grateful that it came and I will do my best to embrace it.
Look for past AOS threads, e.g. DV 2017 or 2016 AOS only Threads, once you find and open them, scroll to the top of the page and find the search box. Type in lawyer in the “search” section and click the “search this thread only box” before hitting the “search” button. That should bring up posts discussing about lawyers.
Hi Mom.
Thank you the awesome spreadsheet.
1. I know you might getting asked about this countless times, Do you think there is still time for immigration reform that jeopardize dv program? I keep reading about discharge petition, and GOP immigration deal, it makes me kinda uneasy.
2. I'm currently on H1b. My original plan is to do COS to F-1 next year as I plan to go grad school. However, because I won the lottery, I plan to submit AOS application since the number is pretty low (AS13xx) on August or September. Worst case if I don't get the GC due to reform, and stay in H1b, i might not be able to COS to F1 due to intent issue. Do you think COS can be an issue?
Thanks.
Thank you the awesome spreadsheet.
1. I know you might getting asked about this countless times, Do you think there is still time for immigration reform that jeopardize dv program? I keep reading about discharge petition, and GOP immigration deal, it makes me kinda uneasy.
2. I'm currently on H1b. My original plan is to do COS to F-1 next year as I plan to go grad school. However, because I won the lottery, I plan to submit AOS application since the number is pretty low (AS13xx) on August or September. Worst case if I don't get the GC due to reform, and stay in H1b, i might not be able to COS to F1 due to intent issue. Do you think COS can be an issue?
Thanks.
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
Hi Mom.
Thank you the awesome spreadsheet.
1. I know you might getting asked about this countless times, Do you think there is still time for immigration reform that jeopardize dv program? I keep reading about discharge petition, and GOP immigration deal, it makes me kinda uneasy.
2. I'm currently on H1b. My original plan is to do COS to F-1 next year as I plan to go grad school. However, because I won the lottery, I plan to submit AOS application since the number is pretty low (AS13xx) on August or September. Worst case if I don't get the GC due to reform, and stay in H1b, i might not be able to COS to F1 due to intent issue. Do you think COS can be an issue?
Thanks.
1. Sorry I don’t engage in speculations so I don’t discuss immigration reforms in this forum.
2. Also not a question I can help you with. I limit my guidance in this forum to DV process only.
Hi Mom,
I am on the F-1 visa which is still valid for another year and already have a pending AOS dependent on my wife case. My wife has her GC interview scheduled already, but since I filed I-485 a few of months after her, I am still waiting for my EAD and also interview time. Now I wone the DV lottery with CN 4*** and I have the following concerns
1)Should we file the DS-260 or not, since we will do AOS and not CP?
2)We are filing DV just as a backup plan but wanted to make sure it won't harm our other application which is ahead of DV case.
Thank you in advance,
I am on the F-1 visa which is still valid for another year and already have a pending AOS dependent on my wife case. My wife has her GC interview scheduled already, but since I filed I-485 a few of months after her, I am still waiting for my EAD and also interview time. Now I wone the DV lottery with CN 4*** and I have the following concerns
1)Should we file the DS-260 or not, since we will do AOS and not CP?
2)We are filing DV just as a backup plan but wanted to make sure it won't harm our other application which is ahead of DV case.
Thank you in advance,
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
1. We recommend doing so. You might want to hold off until after your wife’s interview though as there’s no point in her submitting a DV based DS260 if she’s already approved for her GC. And by the way, didn’t you already ask this question back on May 23rd and got a prompt response???
2. No question asked!
islopasm78
New Member
Wow – what a forum! I’m a first time poster.
I’m working in America on an E3 non-immigrant visa and my husband, who is living and working outside the US but who has an E3D visa, was successful in the DV lottery with a low case number. He will apply for the DV through a Consulate.
Many things for us to consider given that we are in different countries but my questions are:
1. Given my application for DV will be on his Consulate DV application as his spouse, is it possible for me to apply for AOS in the US while he pursues a Consulate DV application?
2. If I apply for a DV through his Consulate DV application is there anything wrong with me remaining in the US on my non-immigrant visa from the date of making the application until I leave the US to attend the DV Consulate interview (and then later return to the US on my DV (assuming we are successful)). Will this affect my DV application?
Thanks so much. This is such a great place for support!
I’m working in America on an E3 non-immigrant visa and my husband, who is living and working outside the US but who has an E3D visa, was successful in the DV lottery with a low case number. He will apply for the DV through a Consulate.
Many things for us to consider given that we are in different countries but my questions are:
1. Given my application for DV will be on his Consulate DV application as his spouse, is it possible for me to apply for AOS in the US while he pursues a Consulate DV application?
2. If I apply for a DV through his Consulate DV application is there anything wrong with me remaining in the US on my non-immigrant visa from the date of making the application until I leave the US to attend the DV Consulate interview (and then later return to the US on my DV (assuming we are successful)). Will this affect my DV application?
Thanks so much. This is such a great place for support!
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
1. Yes. But he’ll need to be approved and enter the US first before you can file for AOS.
2. Nothing wrong with you remaining in the US until you leave to attend the interview. Just be aware you’ll need to give yourself enough time to complete the medical exam with your husband before the interview date.
islopasm78
New Member
Thanks so much Mom!
For my Q2: if I am in the US on a non-immigrant visa when my husband submits our Consulate application I am concerned that I would be in breach of the non-immigrant visa because at the point of submitting the application I would have immigrant intent. They will see that I am in the US on the application because I have to put my present address on the form. Is this something which you think will cause issues?
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
For goodness sake, I already said there’s no issue with that. What do you think will happen when they see your US address on your husband’s and your DS260 forms? ICE will come knocking on your doors and subsequently deport you? Or your husband’s petition will get denied because of his wife who is in the US on a NIV?
FYI: there are Selectees living in the US on NIV who decided to process CP. They successfully attended their interviews at the embassy as a matter of fact. The only time your displayed immigrant intent may negatively impact you is if for any reason your GC petition gets denied and you need to renew your E3 visa later on. The displayed immigrant intent could then make the E3 visa renewal an issue.
Of course there are pros and cons regarding AOS vs CP for DV selectees currently living in the US. And that is what you need to focus on to help you decide the best route in your case. So I suggest you go through the AOS process spreadsheet where these pros and cons are listed. You’ll find the link to the spreadsheet on the first post on page one of this thread.