DV 2019 AOS Only

[Winner19]

Hello Everyone,
I contacted the congressman and they told me to fill up the Immigration Privacy Release Form.

1. What should I fill in the Petitioner's Name and Beneficiary's Name place?
2. They also told me to submit supporting documents. Receipts of I485 is enough or do I need to include any other documents?

I am the principal applicant and my husband is derivative applicant.

 

[CookingPapa]

Hi, I have a question. Is it faster to go back to your country/consular to get DV Lottery visa or is it the same as Adjusting of Status? Which route is the safest and fastest?

Note: I am currently working at the United Nations in NY on a G-4 visa.

Also, there's this thing called Form I-508, Waiver of Rights, Privileges, Exemptions and Immunities. Do I have to file that if I elect to go back to my country and change my visa status?

I searched the forums via the search bar, but I couldn't find answers that are specific to my situation. Really appreciate any advice.

 

[damo1089]

You can visit USCIS website and talk to EMMA. Ask for live chat, it is a way to save time chatting with a USCIS representative. Good luck~

Hey, fantastic advice. I just tried it and it connected a USCIS rep so fast, I got a service enquiry submitted for my wife in about 5 minutes. Much faster than calling. Who knows if it is only tier 1 that can live chat.

 

[Sm1smom]

Hi Mom,
I still have a long way to assemble my package but I have a question regarding the i797 NOA Please.
I have multiple NOA letters, one for my Asylum application, one for my initial EAD application, and the third one is for EAD renewal. Do I have to attach just the latest NOA with my package, or all the previous NOAs that i have received thus far from USCIS ?

The AOS process spreadsheet calls for a copy of the most recent one, but in your case, I’ll suggest copy of each - this tells your story and help establish you’ve never gone out of status.

 

[Sm1smom]

Hello Everyone,
I contacted the congressman and they told me to fill up the Immigration Privacy Release Form.

1. What should I fill in the Petitioner's Name and Beneficiary's Name place?
2. They also told me to submit supporting documents. Receipts of I485 is enough or do I need to include any other documents?

I am the principal applicant and my husband is derivative applicant.

1. You are the petitioner and beneficiary in yours, you’re the petitioner and your husband is the beneficiary in his case.
2. The receipt is enough.

 

[Sm1smom]

Hi, I have a question. Is it faster to go back to your country/consular to get DV Lottery visa or is it the same as Adjusting of Status? Which route is the safest and fastest?

Note: I am currently working at the United Nations in NY on a G-4 visa.

Also, there's this thing called Form I-508, Waiver of Rights, Privileges, Exemptions and Immunities. Do I have to file that if I elect to go back to my country and change my visa status?

I searched the forums via the search bar, but I couldn't find answers that are specific to my situation. Really appreciate any advice.

1. CP tend to be faster in general. However each process has its pros and cons - take a look at the AOS process spreadsheet for a comparison of both processes.

2. I believe you’ll still have to submit the waiver with CP also.

 

[mechanici23]

Dadashe golam,

You are getting too stressed about this financial thing. If you have a job/assistantship you will be okay. No need to provide tons of financial documents.

Ba ehteram.

Kheili mokhlesim

My main concern was what if I wanted to provide the evidence that I could financially support myself. Could it have a negative effect if I had a little bit more than usual of money?

Zende bashi o mer30 az pasokh

 

[jimy ny]

Kheili mokhlesim

My main concern was what if I wanted to provide the evidence that I could financially support myself. Could it have a negative effect if I had a little bit more than usual of money?

Zende bashi o mer30 az pasokh

Chakerim

Just show IO above than poverty line. No need to show every dollar that you have.

Be safe brother.

 

[tinaina]

Ok, my situation got really weird right now.

This morning I found out I was granted asylum, in the website. I still haven't gotten the letter.

I applied fro lottery green card a couple weeks ago based on student status and the process is going smoothly.

Do you think I still am able to adjust my status from asylum granted to green card?

Getting green card through asylum takes years and I don't want to wait that long.

 

[Sm1smom]

Ok, my situation got really weird right now.

This morning I found out I was granted asylum, in the website. I still haven't gotten the letter.

I applied fro lottery green card a couple weeks ago based on student status and the process is going smoothly.

Do you think I still am able to adjust my status from asylum granted to green card?

Getting green card through asylum takes years and I don't want to wait that long.

I can’t give you a yes or no response to this question. You’ve got nothing to lose at this point but to continue the processing, since you’ve already sent in your AOS package, and update status information when called in for your interview.

Something to be aware of - be prepared for the possibility of additional delays before your DV based AOS adjudication - the additional delay may be before or after your interview. Your FO will be requesting for your asylum case file from the office that handled the case, case file transfer request processing tends to take a while.

By the way, congratulations on the asylum approval.

 

[guitarek]

I can’t give you a yes or no response to this question. You’ve got nothing to lose at this point but to continue the processing, since you’ve already sent in your AOS package, and update status information when called in for your interview.

Something to be aware of - be prepared for the possibility of additional delays before your DV based AOS adjudication - the additional delay may be before or after your interview. Your FO will be requesting for your asylum case file from the office that handled the case, case file transfer request processing tends to take a while.

By the way, congratulations on the asylum approval.

Ok, my situation got really weird right now.

This morning I found out I was granted asylum, in the website. I still haven't gotten the letter.

I applied fro lottery green card a couple weeks ago based on student status and the process is going smoothly.

Do you think I still am able to adjust my status from asylum granted to green card?

Getting green card through asylum takes years and I don't want to wait that long.

Congratulations on the approval
.

 

[Tommasi80]

Hi All,
I am a selectee in DV 2019 currently in the US under F1 visa. My number is EU22XXX.

I am preparing my packet for USCIS , hoping my number will be current next week. However I made a mistake and just sent the money order of $330 to DOS yesterday. I know the receipt of the payment will be sent back by mail and has to be attached to the I495 form.

Can you guys advise how long did it take to get back the receipt from DOS in your cases?

I am thinking that I have 2 options if my number get current next week.
1.
Wait until the receipt come back to me and then send the AOS package. In this case I would loose maybe weeks.

2.
Send the AOS package and wait for their RFI letter and then send it to them.
Do they start to process my I485 without the receipt or wil they send me accaptence text/email without the receipt?

What do guys think?

 

[Sm1smom]

Hi All,
I am a selectee in DV 2019 currently in the US under F1 visa. My number is EU22XXX.

I am preparing my packet for USCIS , hoping my number will be current next week. However I made a mistake and just sent the money order of $330 to DOS yesterday. I know the receipt of the payment will be sent back by mail and has to be attached to the I495 form.

Can you guys advise how long did it take to get back the receipt from DOS in your cases?

I am thinking that I have 2 options if my number get current next week.
1.
Wait until the receipt come back to me and then send the AOS package. In this case I would loose maybe weeks.

2.
Send the AOS package and wait for their RFI letter and then send it to them.
Do they start to process my I485 without the receipt or wil they send me accaptence text/email without the receipt?

What do guys think?

1. 2 weeks to 2 months on average to get payment receipt via posted mail. Could be shorter now since some have reported getting the payment receipt via email.

2. You may send the AOS package without the payment receipt if you don’t want to wait for it’s arrival. It is unlikely a RFI will be issued for it, BUT there’s a slight possibility of Chicago Lockbox rejecting and returning the package if they decide to treat it as incomplete. If the Chicago Lockbox accepts the package, you’ll have the opportunity of presenting the receipt at your interview.

 

[onaonal]

Hello, I read that some of you have paid the fee before receiving the 2nl. So, do i have to pay it in order to get an interview date? if yes, how is it done? Thanks to all those who answer.

 

[Sm1smom]

Hello, I read that some of you have paid the fee before receiving the 2nl. So, do i have to pay it in order to get an interview date? if yes, how is it done? Thanks to all those who answer.

Are you currently in the US in a legal status and are you processing AOS?

 

[Maga]

Hi Sm1Smom,

Many thanks!. I read the spreadsheet, I already done the Biometrics only want to double confirm it seems that I only need wait for the Interview letter with details?. Time of waiting = patience.

Thanks for all your help

 

[onaonal]

Are you currently in the US in a legal status and are you processing AOS?

No, I am not in the U.S. My case number is 23k and I am not processing AOS yet, but I just wanted to know if I have to pay before (since this new procedure is different).

 

[Tommasi80]

1. 2 weeks to 2 months on average to get payment receipt via posted mail. Could be shorter now since some have reported getting the payment receipt via email.

2. You may send the AOS package without the payment receipt if you don’t want to wait for it’s arrival. It is unlikely a RFI will be issued for it, BUT there’s a slight possibility of Chicago Lockbox rejecting and returning the package if they decide to treat it as incomplete. If the Chicago Lockbox accepts the package, you’ll have the opportunity of presenting the receipt at your interview.

Thank you for your quick response.

I think I will wait a week or so before sending my I485 becuase I dont want to risk that it gets denied becuase in thay case the delay would be bigger.
Thanks again

 

[Sm1smom]

Hi Sm1Smom,

Many thanks!. I read the spreadsheet, I already done the Biometrics only want to double confirm it seems that I only need wait for the Interview letter with details?. Time of waiting = patience.

Thanks for all your help

Yes.

Meanwhile as you wait, also go through the Timeline spreadsheets to get an idea of how long on average it takes to get the IL from your FO, and past AOS threads in the forum.

 

[Sm1smom]

No, I am not in the U.S. My case number is 23k and I am not processing AOS yet, but I just wanted to know if I have to pay before (since this new procedure is different).

1. If you’re not currently based in the US, that means you’re not processing AOS, and your response should NOT have been ‘I am not processing AOS yet’.
2. AOS option is for selectees currently based in the US, your only option is CP.
3. The process described in the AOS thread is not applicable to those processing CP, so no prior payment is expected from CPers - and this is not a new procedure, it’s always been like this.
4. This particular thread you’re posting on is for those processing AOS only, like the title says. There’s a separate thread in the forum for general questions related to CP - please post on that.