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Sm1smom said:
Have you gone through the forms yourself? You should if you haven’t to see what they ask for.
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Hi mom,

I went through the I-485 form about 7 times. But I haven't found any place in I-485 form to specify a DV case number such as (AS2019XXXX).
 
Thanks for this excellent forum, it's really made it possible to take on this endeavour without the need of involving an attorney. Great job!

I'm almost ready to submit my AOS package for myself and family H-1B/H4 visa holders but have a couple of questions that would help reassure that I will have dotted all the i's and crossed all the t's. Apologies if these questions have been answered previously:

1. Do I need to include separate payment checks for each AOS application OR just a single combined check for all family members. What is the best practice?
2. Do I need to include my H-1B I-797B Approval Notice multiple times, included in each family member AOS, OR just the once as part of my principal AOS?
3. Bear with me, a quick backstory. I was originally brought over to US in 2014 as L1 (L2 family members) intracompany transferee. Late 2016 I quit that company and found new employment while in US, who fortunately had an office in my home country. Obviously due to constraints of L1 visa, after quitting the original employer I had to return to my home country working for my new US employer at their London office. After returning to UK I came back to US in October 2017 with the new employer on a H-1B. My question is: do I have to, or is it advisable to send evidence of this original stay and employment in US, i.e. I-797 Blanket Petition and visa stamps, or just the latest employment H-1B visa information is sufficient? I know I could I just send it with my package anyway, but I'd rather not risk annoying the immigration agent with copious amounts of superfluous documents if not necessary.

Thanks in advance,
Rich
 
Lnpsv said:
Hi Mom

Yesterday we had the interview. Thanks to the USCIS officer, all were very polite and smoothly. We made some chaos there with our 2 y.o. kid, but the officer was very understandable, thanks one more time to him.

At the end of the interview, he said that he would request the Department of State for the visa, said that we are approved and congratulated us.

Actually, I have a question as well. I read that usually at the night after the interview people receive the notifications about case status change. But I have no notifications yet. I checked on the USCIS site. Still "fingerprint fee was received" there. Is it normal, is it usual?

Thanks in advance.
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Hi @Lnpsv, did you have a chance to update the timeline?
 
RichFromCymru said:
Thanks for this excellent forum, it's really made it possible to take on this endeavour without the need of involving an attorney. Great job!

I'm almost ready to submit my AOS package for myself and family H-1B/H4 visa holders but have a couple of questions that would help reassure that I will have dotted all the i's and crossed all the t's. Apologies if these questions have been answered previously:

1. Do I need to include separate payment checks for each AOS application OR just a single combined check for all family members. What is the best practice?
2. Do I need to include my H-1B I-797B Approval Notice multiple times, included in each family member AOS, OR just the once as part of my principal AOS?
3. Bear with me, a quick backstory. I was originally brought over to US in 2014 as L1 (L2 family members) intracompany transferee. Late 2016 I quit that company and found new employment while in US, who fortunately had an office in my home country. Obviously due to constraints of L1 visa, after quitting the original employer I had to return to my home country working for my new US employer at their London office. After returning to UK I came back to US in October 2017 with the new employer on a H-1B. My question is: do I have to, or is it advisable to send evidence of this original stay and employment in US, i.e. I-797 Blanket Petition and visa stamps, or just the latest employment H-1B visa information is sufficient? I know I could I just send it with my package anyway, but I'd rather not risk annoying the immigration agent with copious amounts of superfluous documents if not necessary.

Thanks in advance,
Rich
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1. Best practice is one check per person.

2. Per package - AOS process spreadsheet addresses this.

3. Wouldn’t hurt to include.
 
Mila05 said:
Hi @Lnpsv, did you have a chance to update the timeline?
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I see a lot of people who post questions here about their process or even ask about spreadsheet, don't update the timeline. I can't find their name or their process in the spreadsheet. I hope they contribute as much as other to the spreadsheet.
 
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I finally got a hold of someone from USCIS who told me I have to wait another 45 days before I receive my interview letter (so mid-April). My CN became current in January and I filled back in November. Does this seem a little off to you guys? They said my local office (Los Angeles) was still working on cases from September 5th. According to the timeline over the last few years, this seems very far behind the norm.
 
Sm1smom said:
1. Best practice is one check per person.

2. Per package - AOS process spreadsheet addresses this.

3. Wouldn’t hurt to include.
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Regarding item 3

During the transition from leaving my previous employer on L-1B and returning to UK, I stayed in US for 3 weeks after my L-1 would have been (in the process of being) cancelled attending Onboarding and Training (not working) for new employer in US office before departing for office in home country. I applied for B-1 Business Visitor Visa so that I could stay legally in that period without having to leave the US. Family stayed on accompanying B-2 Tourist Visitor Visa. Is it important to include the I-797C Receipt Notices for these B-1/B-2 Change of Status visas? Or is this just going to confuse matters if there is no accompanying account giving context? If I submit these B-1/B-2 I-797C would it be expected that I give some explanation why I applied for these visas? And if so, what would be the correct way to do that? Or am I just overthinking it and being obsessive about details ;)
 
PhilR said:
I finally got a hold of someone from USCIS who told me I have to wait another 45 days before I receive my interview letter (so mid-April). My CN became current in January and I filled back in November. Does this seem a little off to you guys? They said my local office (Los Angeles) was still working on cases from September 5th. According to the timeline over the last few years, this seems very far behind the norm.
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USCIS current processing time is NOT applicable to DV based AOS petitions. It is also important to note that DV based AOS petitions do not necessarily get interviewed the same month as when their CN becomes current (like it’s typically applicable to DV based CP selectees).

AOS interview/approval is dependent on the applicable FOs workload and the petitioner’s background check clearance.

At this point, you can reach out to your congress person and request their assistance in following up with your FO since you’re unable to schedule an INFOPASS and follow up in person.

By the way, where are you chargeable to?
 
RichFromCymru said:
Regarding item 3

During the transition from leaving my previous employer on L-1B and returning to UK, I stayed in US for 3 weeks after my L-1 would have been (in the process of being) cancelled attending Onboarding and Training (not working) for new employer in US office before departing for office in home country. I applied for B-1 Business Visitor Visa so that I could stay legally in that period without having to leave the US. Family stayed on accompanying B-2 Tourist Visitor Visa. Is it important to include the I-797C Receipt Notices for these B-1/B-2 Change of Status visas? Or is this just going to confuse matters if there is no accompanying account giving context? If I submit these B-1/B-2 I-797C would it be expected that I give some explanation why I applied for these visas? And if so, what would be the correct way to do that? Or am I just overthinking it and being obsessive about details ;)
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It is important to show documentary evidence of not having overstated or remained in the US illegally. That is what I will do in this situation. Omit them if you like.

You should be able to truthfully explain yourself if queried. I can’t tell you how to respond to what you did.
 
Sm1smom said:
It is important to show documentary evidence of not having overstated or remained in the US illegally. That is what I will do in this situation. Omit them if you like.

You should be able to truthfully explain yourself if queried. I can’t tell you how to respond to what you did.
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Thanks. Yes, I understand. I have all legal documentation, it's all above board. I went through my current employer's attorney. So I'm not concerned from that point of view. I'm just trying to avoid unnecessarily piquing their interest and bringing to attention something they may have never been particularly interested in and ending up with and RFE which could delay things.
 
RichFromCymru said:
Thanks. Yes, I understand. I have all legal documentation, it's all above board. I went through my current employer's attorney. So I'm not concerned from that point of view. I'm just trying to avoid unnecessarily piquing their interest and bringing to attention something they may have never been particularly interested in and ending up with and RFE which could delay things.
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Your case, your call!
 
Sm1smom said:
USCIS current processing time is NOT applicable to DV based AOS petitions. It is also important to note that DV based AOS petitions do not necessarily get interviewed the same month as when their CN becomes current (like it’s typically applicable to DV based CP selectees).

AOS interview/approval is dependent on the applicable FOs workload and the petitioner’s background check clearance.

At this point, you can reach out to your congress person and request their assistance in following up with your FO since you’re unable to schedule an INFOPASS and follow up in person.

By the way, where are you chargeable to?
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I tried explaining to multiple people at USCIS that DV is subject to different processing times but none of them seem to know what I was talking about. I just contacted my local congressman, so hopefully they can help me out. Thanks for the suggestion.

What do you mean by chargeable? I am based in Los Angeles.

Thank you!!
 
PhilR said:
I tried explaining to multiple people at USCIS that DV is subject to different processing times but none of them seem to know what I was talking about. I just contacted my local congressman, so hopefully they can help me out. Thanks for the suggestion.

What do you mean by chargeable? I am based in Los Angeles.

Thank you!!
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I think sm1smom is alluding to which country are you applying for DV under?
 
Hi,
I have submitted my DS260 in May and had to unlock to make a change in and resubmitted in December and did not receive 2NL yet. I know you mentioned it might take months. I saw in the timeline information you have provided. Most of them got the 2NL within a moth of submission of DS260. Thank you for your time.
 
Lani123 said:
Hi,
I have submitted my DS260 in May and had to unlock to make a change in and resubmitted in December and did not receive 2NL yet. I know you mentioned it might take months. I saw in the timeline information you have provided. Most of them got the 2NL within a moth of submission of DS260. Thank you for your time.
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I have got my 2nd letter two weeks after I paid $330. I think it is mostly related to the time you paid your $330 to KCC than DS260
 
Lani123 said:
Okay that makes sense then. Thank you for replying to me. Have you paid $330 after your CN become current?.
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No, I paid in summer. You don't have to wait until your number becomes current. It is just a payment, not the application.
 
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