DV 2019 AOS Only

[Sm1smom]

Hi Mom,
We had our bio's done two months ago for my EB2 process. However received another set of bio appointments today for my wife's DV application which we filed a few weeks ago. The same alien number was used for both. Just wondering what the best way to handle the situation would be. Should we try calling NBC and explain it? Or better pay a visit to to the local Application Support Center again?
Thanks.

Attend the bio appointment - I addressed this a couple of weeks ago, right?

 

[Juke Walker]

1, 2, 3, 4: Stop overthinking package mailing. Use your best judgement in addition to all the previous response you’ve already been provided with, in addition to the information already available on the AOS process spreadsheet!

4. Each applicant’s package should be an individual bundle on its own with all the applicable forms and documents. The bundles go into a single package for mailing.

5. It is advisable for each bundle to have an individual check attached to it.

Thanks @Sm1smom for the response! I haven't sent any documents to USCIS before. I thought it will be helpful if I can get advices on exact USPS/ UPS/ FedEx package cover types other applicants have used, so I can use the same cover.

Also, please note that this is the first time I asked about package cover.

Anyway, now I have to check with different courier services to see and compare the cover options they have. The spreadsheet or USCIS do not mention about the package cover types recommended. I went through all the links about AOS packaging in the spreadsheet, but all the images show only documents and not the final cover option.

 

[Sm1smom]

Thanks @Sm1smom for the response! I haven't sent any documents to USCIS before. I thought it will be helpful if I can get advices on exact USPS/ UPS/ FedEx package cover types other applicants have used, so I can use the same cover.

Also, please note that this is the first time I asked about package cover.

Anyway, now I have to check with different courier services to see and compare the cover options they have. The spreadsheet or USCIS do not mention about the package cover types recommended. I went through all the links about AOS packaging in the spreadsheet, but all the images show only documents and not the final cover option.

Which is why I said stop overthinking package type/cover. There’s no such thing as “exact” cover. Stop stressing over minute detail such as mailing package type. Each applicant’s package size differs from one person to the other, use your best judgment.

 

[Lani123]

Hi,
I think I already asked you about this before. I traveled to Mexico for a day trip and when I return, they did not stamp my passport but some how it's in my history. My recent I 94 is my previous entry. When I filled I filled my Mexico trip as well. Since I crossed the boarder. I do not have the I 94 for that trip. Can I make an info pass to clarify this?. Do you think that I am worried for nothing?. Thanks again.

 

[Juke Walker]

Which is why I said stop overthinking package type/cover. There’s no such thing as “exact” cover. Stop stressing over minute detail such as mailing package type. Each applicant’s package size differs from one person to the other, use your best judgment.

Thanks @Sm1smom !

My best judgement says, I should send all my 3 application sets in a cardboard box to avoid damaging the envelope with heavy clips. Will USCIS accept cardboard boxes?

 

[Sm1smom]

Hi,
I think I already asked you about this before. I traveled to Mexico for a day trip and when I return, they did not stamp my passport but some how it's in my history. My recent I 94 is my previous entry. When I filled I filled my Mexico trip as well. Since I crossed the boarder. I do not have the I 94 for that trip. Can I make an info pass to clarify this?. Do you think that I am worried for nothing?. Thanks again.

Indeed you previously asked about this and I did provide a response. If you have no confidence in the guidance you already received, do what you feel is right.

 

[Angel87]

Hi, Mom! Thanks for the help! I sent a package of documents AOS, now I just have to wait!
But I worry that we were getting Medicaid for our child. And I have a question, did the “inadmissibility on public grounds of accusation” come into force, and were there any cases of refusal because of this?

 

[Sm1smom]

Hi, Mom! Thanks for the help! I sent a package of documents AOS, now I just have to wait!
But I worry that we were getting Medicaid for our child. And I have a question, did the “inadmissibility on public grounds of accusation” come into force, and were there any cases of refusal because of this?

I have no idea as of now if the new proposed definition of what constitutes a public charge as come into effect.

 

[jimy ny]

Thanks @Sm1smom !

My best judgement says, I should send all my 3 application sets in a cardboard box to avoid damaging the envelope with heavy clips. Will USCIS accept cardboard boxes?

I had the same situation as you have. I did use UPS buble packaging. The lady worked over there suggested me to use ups box for my big package. I did not use it because i thought USCIS may not accept a box. I just tried to consider the safe side. They may accept boxes too. But i am agree with mom, do not overthink about this process. Because it is too much thinking that would damage your dear chance of getting GC, NOT the type of mailing or box/packages.

 

[Juke Walker]

I had the same situation as you have. I did use UPS buble packaging. The lady worked over there suggested me to use ups box for my big package. I did not use it because i thought USCIS may not accept a box. I just tried to consider the safe side. They may accept boxes too. But i am agree with mom, do not overthink about this process. Because it is too much thinking that would damage your dear chance of getting GC, NOT the type of mailing or box/packages.

Thanks @jimy ny ! Your reply is helpful! I just do not have enough time to deal with a returned package, so I am asking for help from those who sent multiple applications in one pack safely. Receiving a rejected package will definitely damage my dear chance of getting GC.

 

[Lnpsv]

Yes that is normal.

Mom, thank you for the answer. Still no updates about the status change on the USCIS site or email notifications. I'm a little bit nervous. A couple more questions if you don't mind.

1. Do you happen to know, should the status change when the green card is being produced and then send?

2. Or it can stay the same "fingerprint fee was received"? Maybe even after we would receive the cards? Is it normal?

3. Anyway, if the Officer said "you are approved, congratulations", then no worries, right?

4. When we had the interview, the Officer had paper copy of I-485 (or even maybe the original that we sent?). So he was working with papers. But does it mean that he had already checked the computer, and that the background check was finished? I'm just trying to understand, if he says "Approved", then no more delays, right?

Sorry for so many questions, just can't sleep from Thursday waiting for notifications about status change on the USCIS site.

 

[Sm1smom]

Mom, thank you for the answer. Still no updates about the status change on the USCIS site or email notifications. I'm a little bit nervous. A couple more questions if you don't mind.

1. Do you happen to know, should the status change when the green card is being produced and then send?

2. Or it can stay the same "fingerprint fee was received"? Maybe even after we would receive the cards? Is it normal?

3. Anyway, if the Officer said "you are approved, congratulations", then no worries, right?

4. When we had the interview, the Officer had paper copy of I-485 (or even maybe the original that we sent?). So he was working with papers. But does it mean that he had already checked the computer, and that the background check was finished? I'm just trying to understand, if he says "Approved", then no more delays, right?

Sorry for so many questions, just can't sleep from Thursday waiting for notifications about status change on the USCIS site.

1 & 2: Online status usually changes after the petition is officially approved (different from what the IO says after the interview itself). However, it is not for the GC to show up in the mail, without a status update online - a few cases have been reported along that line.

3. Not really. It’s not a done deal at that point - it’s only over after the GC has been received.

4. I don’t know if he already checked the electronic version or not. Again you only consider yourself truly approved when you receive the GC.

It’s possible your background was still pending as at the time of the interview. It’s also possible a more senior person, as in a supervisor needs to review the IO’s approval decision before it becomes official. Not everyone has experienced a change in status update immediately following the interview or overnight like you earlier posted about reading of others - so do, some don’t. You need to excise some patience. There’s no law or rule that says the IO must approve the petition immediately following the interview

 

[pittsandpieces]

Hi @Sm1smom ,

A post someone made earlier triggered me to recall that in the Place of Last Arrival into the United States of my I-485, I entered Los Angeles, (which was my final destination on a flight home from Vancouver) - but realized I should have stated Vancouver (as that is where I was processed by Immigration). On my supplied I-94, it states Vancouver as my last point of entry, with the same date as I entered on my I-485 for my Date of Last Arrival. Is this something to be concerned about? I figure it would be easily understood when cross-referenced to my I-94, as my physical address and job location are in Los Angeles County.

Guess there's also not much I can do about it at this point given the I-485 has been received by USCIS.

(FYI, Personal Check has been cashed and I-797 has been received. Updated timeline. Awaiting Biometrics Letter)

 

[Sm1smom]

Hi @Sm1smom ,

A post someone made earlier triggered me to recall that in the Place of Last Arrival into the United States of my I-485, I entered Los Angeles, (which was my final destination on a flight home from Vancouver) - but realized I should have stated Vancouver (as that is where I was processed by Immigration). On my supplied I-94, it states Vancouver as my last point of entry, with the same date as I entered on my I-485 for my Date of Last Arrival. Is this something to be concerned about? I figure it would be easily understood when cross-referenced to my I-94, as my physical address and job location are in Los Angeles County.

Guess there's also not much I can do about it at this point given the I-485 has been received by USCIS.

(FYI, Personal Check has been cashed and I-797 has been received. Updated timeline. Awaiting Biometrics Letter)

Yep, should have been Vancouver - that’s where you were inspected. Nothing you can do about it now until you go for your interview. You’ll have the opportunity to update your information then.

 

[pittsandpieces]

Yep, should have been Vancouver - that’s where you were inspected. Nothing you can do about it now until you go for your interview. You’ll have the opportunity to update your information then.

Yes, I figured as much. I guess I didn't realize the specificity of the question at the time - as I did land in LA but forgot on those flights the border security is in Vancouver. Thank you kindly for your response.

 

[kwaku yeboah]

thank you very much....I will just wait for next week and a half and see

Hi Mom,
I received the packet for myself and my daughter today, but not my wife. I am the principal applicant. a few questions

1. is it possible they accept the application for a derivative and not the principal? I find this particularly odd because on my rejection notice they say the principal applicant has been rejected so no other riding applications can be processed. Also my wife has not received a notice of acceptance
2. regarding the I-360, it has a separate filing fee and that was one of the reasons our file was rejected. should we be paying the i-485 fee and the separate fee for the i-360?
3. for the i-485 filing and biometric fees, I wrote one check for the sum for each of us. is this acceptable or should i write separate checks for the filing fee and the biometric fee
4. on the rejection notice, they provide a dallas address where they say the package should be resent to? shall i ignore that and send to the chicago lockbox given its a DV lottery application.

Thank you very much

 

[Sm1smom]

Hi Mom,
I received the packet for myself and my daughter today, but not my wife. I am the principal applicant. a few questions

1. is it possible they accept the application for a derivative and not the principal? I find this particularly odd because on my rejection notice they say the principal applicant has been rejected so no other riding applications can be processed. Also my wife has not received a notice of acceptance
2. regarding the I-360, it has a separate filing fee and that was one of the reasons our file was rejected. should we be paying the i-485 fee and the separate fee for the i-360?
3. for the i-485 filing and biometric fees, I wrote one check for the sum for each of us. is this acceptable or should i write separate checks for the filing fee and the biometric fee
4. on the rejection notice, they provide a dallas address where they say the package should be resent to? shall i ignore that and send to the chicago lockbox given its a DV lottery application.

Thank you very much

1. There’s a slight possibility of a derivative’s petition being accepted by the Chicago Lockbox while that of the main petitioner is rejected for one reason or the other and returned - of course the FO cannot adjudicate the derivative’s petition in such a case. Where all three petitions mailed together in one package to the Chicago Lockbox?

2. Hmmn! Looks like the I-360 is what is creating an issue for you. I do recall you asked about it back in 2018, and you indicated it most likely wasn’t applicable in your case. So maybe you need to remove it when you re-send your package. One or two people that I recollect who included that form in the past had no problem with the Chicago Lockbox processing it - looks like the filing process for it has change.

3. One check for both I-485 + bio fee per person.

4. My suggestion is to send your package back to the Chicago Lockbox without the I-360.

 

[Brown444]

Hi mom,

Do we have to write our DV case number in any of the fields in I-485 application or in any other form/paper sent with I-485?

 

[kwaku yeboah]

1. There’s a slight possibility of a derivative’s petition being accepted by the Chicago Lockbox while that of the main petitioner is rejected for one reason or the other and returned - of course the FO cannot adjudicate the derivative’s petition in such a case. Where all three petitions mailed together in one package to the Chicago Lockbox?

2. Hmmn! Looks like the I-360 is what is creating an issue for you. I do recall you asked about it back in 2018, and you indicated it most likely wasn’t applicable in your case. So maybe you need to remove it when you re-send your package. One or two people that I recollect who included that form in the past had no problem with the Chicago Lockbox processing it - looks like the filing process for it has change.

3. One check for both I-485 + bio fee per person.

4. My suggestion is to send your package back to the Chicago Lockbox without the I-360.

thank you very much...that was my first thought and feel much better about going that route now. Do you think I should add a cover letter explaining this? and yes, we sent all applications in one package. Will let you know if it is accepted so you can update the guidance to remove the I-360. I am 99% confident it is not applicable in the case of a DV adjustment but let us see...

also it was returned to us from the Dallas office and not chicago, so I think it was sent to Dallas by the chicago office because of the i-360. that will also explain why it took 35 days for us to get the package back

 

[Sm1smom]

Hi mom,

Do we have to write our DV case number in any of the fields in I-485 application or in any other form/paper sent with I-485?

Have you gone through the forms yourself? You should if you haven’t to see what they ask for.