DV 2020 AOS Only

[Kentavar2397]

I have a question in terms of the I-944. It states on the form "household" and "household members". So I'm 22 years old F-1 here by myself, but my family is back home. None of them have any relations with the US. Since I'm not working here or having a credit score nor an SSN, can I include their information and add annual family income, assets, etc... even though they haven't filed US tax reports nor own anything in this country. Can I include foreign tax forms from my family that have been supporting me and attach a translation to them?

 

[Sero1033]

I don’t know, that’s something you’ll have to figure out on your own.

Now some questions for you:
1. Is KCC aware you plan on processing FTJ?
2. Did you previously submit the DS260 forms for both yourself and your wife?
3. If yes to 2, which processing option did you select back then?

Thank you for your honest answer. Will try to figure out regarding the insurance issue.

The answers to your questions:
1. No. KCC is not aware.
2. Yes, I submitted them for both
3. First I chose AOS (back in August), as we both were in states (she was on F2). After she left due to family reasons (father's illness) and realizing my number is supper high, I've changed it to CP due to shorter processing time (contacting KCC and asking them to change the location). On Friday, I contacted them again to change to AOS (didn't got confirmation yet)

What should I do?

 

[MNA2020]

@Sm1smom - my wife (principal applicant) is also planning to apply for EAD (Form I-765) as her current EAD (as a spouse of G4 holder) is expiring soon and due to COVID processing its extension seems to be complicated. By applying for EAD through DV - we hope it will arrive sooner.
Questions:
1. Is it indeed true that EAD is processed faster and it arrives well ahead of GC (that was a case with my daughter but she was using a different route than DV)?
2. If EAD is processed faster - in case it is approved but we do not manage to get GC (say because we run out of time) - will EAD be recalled/invalidated?
3. If GC is approved, will it "overrule" EAD? i.e. does someone even need EAD then?
4. Since the Form I-765 requires a filing fee of $410, shall we send a separate check for that amount or shall we add that amount to the check for I-485?
5. Given all of the above - and based on experience of DV folks, if any - is it even worth trying EAD?

Many thanks!

 

[Sm1smom]

Hi Mom, I have a question about status,
I'm on an F-1 valid until 2023 and am now preparing my AOS package. I understand that if for some reason I don't get a GC, I would go back to my F-1 visa. In this scenario, my concern would be travelling, as I need to travel abroad for conferences and personal reasons. Provided that re-entering is at the officer's discretion, is it frequent that people would get stopped at the border? Would this affect the completion of my studies?

More information needed - travel out when? While AOS petition is pending, or after the FY ended (assuming your AOS wasn’t completed/approved before the FY ended)?

 

[Sm1smom]

I have a question in terms of the I-944. It states on the form "household" and "household members". So I'm 22 years old F-1 here by myself, but my family is back home. None of them have any relations with the US. Since I'm not working here or having a credit score nor an SSN, can I include their information and add annual family income, assets, etc... even though they haven't filed US tax reports nor own anything in this country. Can I include foreign tax forms from my family that have been supporting me and attach a translation to them?

Household member in terms of in the US. If you’re here by yourself, your household number is 1. You cannot count your parents who are not based in the UD as part of your household members.

 

[Sm1smom]

Thank you for your honest answer. Will try to figure out regarding the insurance issue.

The answers to your questions:
1. No. KCC is not aware.
2. Yes, I submitted them for both
3. First I chose AOS (back in August), as we both were in states (she was on F2). After she left due to family reasons (father's illness) and realizing my number is supper high, I've changed it to CP due to shorter processing time (contacting KCC and asking them to change the location). On Friday, I contacted them again to change to AOS (didn't got confirmation yet)

What should I do?

You’ll need to contact them again to inform them you’re processing AOS AND your wife, FTJ. You’ll also need to request they unlock your DS260 form so that you can indicate

 

[Sero1033]

You’ll need to contact them again to inform them you’re processing AOS AND your wife, FTJ. You’ll also need to request they unlock your DS260 form so that you can indicate

Ok. If I unlock the form, I can change only residence address for both of us, which I've already done. Can I indicate in Ds260 the processing I choose (AOS and FTJ)? Sorry for so many clarifications, just want to be sure I understand what shall I do.

 

[Sm1smom]

@Sm1smom - my wife (principal applicant) is also planning to apply for EAD (Form I-765) as her current EAD (as a spouse of G4 holder) is expiring soon and due to COVID processing its extension seems to be complicated. By applying for EAD through DV - we hope it will arrive sooner.
Questions:
1. Is it indeed true that EAD is processed faster and it arrives well ahead of GC (that was a case with my daughter but she was using a different route than DV)?
2. If EAD is processed faster - in case it is approved but we do not manage to get GC (say because we run out of time) - will EAD be recalled/invalidated?
3. If GC is approved, will it "overrule" EAD? i.e. does someone even need EAD then?
4. Since the Form I-765 requires a filing fee of $410, shall we send a separate check for that amount or shall we add that amount to the check for I-485?
5. Given all of the above - and based on experience of DV folks, if any - is it even worth trying EAD?

Many thanks!

1. The EAD is supposed to be processed faster than the GC for employment, or family based, or other similar petitions which are not time limited. Not necessarily true for most DV based AOS petitions.

2. DV based EAD cards automatically become invalid at the end of the FY if the GC petition is still pending by then. USCIS will not come after you before that EAD card expires (based on the date on it), BUT someone in such a situation is expectedly to stop using the work to work immediately.

3. The EAD is no longer needed upon GC approval.

4. There’s no filing fee for an AOS based EAD application.

5. Applying for it is a personal choice, for most it ended up being a useless piece of document - GC was approved more or less at the same time as the EAD card. For some, it ended up being a life saver for them - their GC processing took much longer than the normal DV based AOS processing.

 

[Sm1smom]

Ok. If I unlock the form, I can change only residence address for both of us, which I've already done. Can I indicate in Ds260 the processing I choose (AOS and FTJ)? Sorry for so many clarifications, just want to be sure I understand what shall I do.

Two things you need to do:
1. Email KCC and inform them you’re processing AOS and your wife will be processing FTJ
2. Request KCC unlock your form to enable you state your wife will be processing FTJ where it asks if the listed family member will be immigrating with you or not

 

[Sero1033]

Two things you need to do:
1. Email KCC and inform them you’re processing AOS and your wife will be processing FTJ
2. Request KCC unlock your form to enable you state your wife will be processing FTJ where it asks if the listed family member will be immigrating with you or not

Got it. Thank you!

 

[Sully]

Anyone has experience with adjusting status with only TPS as your status for DV AOS?

 

[rabey]

For health insurance question Item D
"Item D. Indicate whether you have enrolled or soon will enroll in health insurance but your insurance coverage has not started yet. If you answer “Yes,” provide a letter or other evidence from the insurance company showing that you have enrolled in or have a future enrollment date for a health insurance plan. The letter or other evidence must include the terms, the type of coverage, that you are the individual covered, and the date when the coverage begins. "
I have an employer paid health insurance program. I have my insurance card (that does not specify beginning or end date), an annual memo from my employer describing the renewal of health insurance for 2020.
Do I need a letter from the actual health insurance company or would a letter from my company confirming my enrollment in their health insurance plan would suffice?

Not sure if I even have to answer this question since 15 A B and C ask everything about health insurance including other proofs like 1095B and proof of renewal.

My understanding is D is not applicable if you answer yes for A.

 

[pobst1]

More information needed - travel out when? While AOS petition is pending, or after the FY ended (assuming your AOS wasn’t completed/approved before the FY ended)?

Thanks for your reply. I mean travelling after the petition is completed or FY ended. I will wait for the whole procedure to end before making plans. I'm mostly concerned about the next years.

 

[Sm1smom]

Thanks for your reply. I mean travelling after the petition is completed or FY ended. I will wait for the whole procedure to end before making plans. I'm mostly concerned about the next years.

Well like you already know, admission or re-admission is guaranteed for USC only, everyone else is admitted into the country at the discretion of CBP.

 

[Sm1smom]

@Sm1smom - my wife (principal applicant) is also planning to apply for EAD (Form I-765) as her current EAD (as a spouse of G4 holder) is expiring soon and due to COVID processing its extension seems to be complicated.

Many thanks!

One more thing which I forgot to add in my previous response, with you guys being on G4, I hope you’re aware of the required additional forms you’ll need to include with your I-485. Be sure to include those, that is very important.

 

[MNA2020]

One more thing which I forgot to add in my previous response, with you guys being on G4, I hope you’re aware of the required additional forms you’ll need to include with your I-485. Be sure to include those, that is very important.

Thank you for reminding about it! So far it seems we definitely need two additional forms I-508 and I-566. We also are weighing whether we need to add forms I-131 and I-765 (hence, my earlier question).

In this regard, another related question: Is there any specific order of putting all these forms in the package? I recall someone saying that the form I-485 being the main one, it needs to be followed with all supporting documents first, and only then all other forms to be added. It may look a trivial issue but with the amount of supporting documents I do not want to take a chance of someone at USCIS missing forms or documents. Thanks again!

 

[abe2ham]

Hello,

I am a Ugandan living and working in New York, and I am currently on a G-4 visa. I previously participated in the 2021 DV Lottery but I would like to know if it's possible for a person like me to go through the Adjustment Of Status process from a G-4 visa and acquire a Green card without waiting for the result of the DV lottery?

If so, what would I need to do to be eligible? I would appreciate your advice. Thanks.

Kind regards and stay safe,

Abraham.

 

[Sm1smom]

Thank you for reminding about it! So far it seems we definitely need two additional forms I-508 and I-566. We also are weighing whether we need to add forms I-131 and I-765 (hence, my earlier question).

In this regard, another related question: Is there any specific order of putting all these forms in the package? I recall someone saying that the form I-485 being the main one, it needs to be followed with all supporting documents first, and only then all other forms to be added. It may look a trivial issue but with the amount of supporting documents I do not want to take a chance of someone at USCIS missing forms or documents. Thanks again!

Yes indeed, this is trivial. There’s no specific required order, it’s a matter of using one’s discretion and best judgment. Basically, each form with their corresponding supporting documents together.

 

[ahadmoore]

Hi all, I have questions about paying the DV fee of $300 after I read the instruction on the spreadsheet and the government's website.
(1) Does the "self-addressed stamped envelope" means I should provide an unused stamped envelope for the office to send the receipt back?
(2) Is the address on the website where I send my money order (U.S. Department of State Diversity Visa Program P.O. Box 979079 St. Louis, Missouri 63197-9000)?

Thank you for your help.

 

[Sm1smom]

Hello,

I am a Ugandan living and working in New York, and I am currently on a G-4 visa. I previously participated in the 2021 DV Lottery but I would like to know if it's possible for a person like me to go through the Adjustment Of Status process from a G-4 visa and acquire a Green card without waiting for the result of the DV lottery?

If so, what would I need to do to be eligible? I would appreciate your advice. Thanks.

Kind regards and stay safe,

Abraham.

This forum and this thread in particular is for DV selectees processing their selection via AOS. If you’re looking for general information on GC eligibility via G4 status, start from USCIS’s website:
G4 NATO6 Green Card Eligibility - USCIS Policy Manual