DV 2020 AOS Only

[asm_dv]

Hello all,

I was wondering if anyone had success with scheduling an appointment with a doctor for the I-693 form. Several doctors I was able to reach on the phone told me that they are not currently handling non-emergency and non-covid cases.
Has anyone been able to get an appointment since the quaratine started?

Me and my wife just did our CS exam last friday. Look through the USCIS Civil Surgeon list in your area and start calling to see who is still seeing patient. If your state or city is under strict lockdown then you might have to expand your search. You can even do the CS exam at a different state but you have check if they will accept the test results and everything.

Immigration is a federal jurisdiction so any Civil surgeon can sign your papers.

BTW I am in Massachusetts. Hope this helps.

 

[asm_dv]

1&2: Each form comes with an applicable USCIS instruction - be sure to follow them.

3. Instructions says to not leave them blank, and to write N/A or None, right? Just follow those instructions. Don’t overthink it.
4. That should be left blank in this case.

double thanks in advance @Sm1smom and others:
I have read few instances where leaving anything blank on the form can be considered a reason for rejection. So, not overthinking (maybe a bit sorry) being cautious.

Q1: I don't have middle name, should I leave the field blank or type in "N/A"? (In the name field no sign other than letter is accepted)
Q2: Certain fields doesn’t repeat but the middle name field repeats itself so wondering if writing N/A ends up resulting it being considered my middle name?
Q3: I know I have to submit copies of my previous passport if they have US Visa. Should I submit the previous US visa copies as well?

Q4: Does some of the supporting documents like bank-statements and tax transcripts for both I-485 and I-944 needs two sets of copies? Basically does each “Form” needs to be self-sufficient with its own copies of documents that has already been submitted?

Q5: As my wife(derivative) is submitting a I-944 as well and she is dependent under me (F2). Should she include her education certificates in the skills part?

Q6: My wife (derivative) AOS package as per spreadsheet did not ask for: education certificate or her financials. So an extra set of all the paperwork from my I-944 will be attached with her I-944, right?

Sorry just last minute queries as going through the final steps

 

[Sm1smom]

double thanks in advance @Sm1smom and others:
I have read few instances where leaving anything blank on the form can be considered a reason for rejection. So, not overthinking (maybe a bit sorry) being cautious.

Q1: I don't have middle name, should I leave the field blank or type in "N/A"? (In the name field no sign other than letter is accepted)
Q2: Certain fields doesn’t repeat but the middle name field repeats itself so wondering if writing N/A ends up resulting it being considered my middle name?
Q3: I know I have to submit copies of my previous passport if they have US Visa. Should I submit the previous US visa copies as well?

Q4: Does some of the supporting documents like bank-statements and tax transcripts for both I-485 and I-944 needs two sets of copies? Basically does each “Form” needs to be self-sufficient with its own copies of documents that has already been submitted?

Q5: As my wife(derivative) is submitting a I-944 as well and she is dependent under me (F2). Should she include her education certificates in the skills part?

Q6: My wife (derivative) AOS package as per spreadsheet did not ask for: education certificate or her financials. So an extra set of all the paperwork from my I-944 will be attached with her I-944, right?

Sorry just last minute queries as going through the final steps

1. If you write N/A in middle name section, don’t be surprised if your GC gets issued with N/A listed as your middle name. This may sound ridiculous but it’s been known to happen which is why I already told you to leave that particular field blank. But go ahead and write N/A if you like based on the what you’ve read.
2. YES!
3. You can, if you like.
4. “If you will be submitting the same documentation (such as tax return transcripts or birth certifications) for the I-485 or the I-864, you do not need to submit the documentation multiple times.”
I944 Form Instructions
5. See 4 above and 6 below c
6. You can’t submit your educational certificate in support of your wife’s I-944. Financial documents in your name makes sense - they’re considered jointly owned, definitely not your educational documents.

 

[Alex USA]

Hi. I have several questions.
Me and my family are on E2 visa.
I called to USCIS office and they told me I am not eligible for E2 status, I googled it up and found out that I still can but then I need to file I-508 form with my application.
If I file this form I will loose my rights as an E2 holder, so I can loose both statuses if my case is rejected or if its not enough time. My number is very high 54K+and become current in June. My questions are:
1. How soon do I have to leave the country if I loose both status?
2. How soon can I send the documents?
3. is there any chance to get AOS during those closures and the fact that more people will apply trough AOS.
4. Is it better to go trough the embassy in Sweden? or Spain?
5. I spoke with immigration attorney and he told me that AOS takes 6-9 months or even more than a year to complete, do we get any priority because of the deadline is by the end of September?

 

[asm_dv]

1. If you write N/A in middle name section, don’t be surprised if your GC gets issued with N/A listed as your middle name. This may sound ridiculous but it’s been known to happen which is why I already told you to leave that particular field blank. But go ahead and write N/A if you like based on the what you’ve read.
6. You can’t submit your educational certificate in support of your wife’s I-944. Financial documents in your name makes sense - they’re considered jointly owned, definitely not your educational documents.

Thank you so much. It was my mistake. I wrote wrong. I will definitely not include my education certificate on her file, only my finance documents. Her education papers will be her own.

*I have a separate question I will ask with a new thread

 

[skip1]

Check the timeline spreadsheets (both current and past) you’ll see cases that got approved without interview.

Even with this possiblity present, it will not mean anything to us who have not done biometrics yet, right? Opening up of USCIS will have to happen in order for us to successfully complete the process, right?

 

[2020AS00011xxx]

Even with this possiblity present, it will not mean anything to us who have not done biometrics yet, right? Opening up of USCIS will have to happen in order for us to successfully complete the process, right?

Yes, without having your biometrics done your case won't move forward.

 

[Sm1smom]

Even with this possiblity present, it will not mean anything to us who have not done biometrics yet, right? Opening up of USCIS will have to happen in order for us to successfully complete the process, right?

Yes, biometric must happen, unless you already have a recent bio on file with USCIS (which may even be from some other petitions) in which case they may decide to use that and approve the I-485 without an an interview like they’re currently doing for some family based petitions.

 

[Sm1smom]

Hi. I have several questions.
Me and my family are on E2 visa.
I called to USCIS office and they told me I am not eligible for E2 status, I googled it up and found out that I still can but then I need to file I-508 form with my application.
If I file this form I will loose my rights as an E2 holder, so I can loose both statuses if my case is rejected or if its not enough time. My number is very high 54K+and become current in June. My questions are:
1. How soon do I have to leave the country if I loose both status?
2. How soon can I send the documents?
3. is there any chance to get AOS during those closures and the fact that more people will apply trough AOS.
4. Is it better to go trough the embassy in Sweden? or Spain?
5. I spoke with immigration attorney and he told me that AOS takes 6-9 months or even more than a year to complete, do we get any priority because of the deadline is by the end of September?

Forget about everything you’ve read, what you’ve been told by USCIS, Google, immigration attorney, etc prior to posting here. Let’s start afresh by you answering a couple of questions first:

1. How long have you been in the US? When did you last enter the country?
2. What is the duration of your E2 status? What does your I-94 show? (not the expiration date on your visa stamp in your passport)

 

[skip1]

Yes, biometric must happen, unless you already have a recent bio on file with USCIS (which may even be from some other petitions) in which case they may decide to use that and approve the I-485 without an an interview like they’re currently doing for some family based petitions.

Does bio from visa, given at the embassy, fall under that category?

 

[Sm1smom]

Does bio from visa, given at the embassy, fall under that category?

No, it doesn’t.

 

[EU44K]

Hello,

When we include the bank statements to our application do we have to add every page of the statement or only the first pages which give a total. My bank statements are 12-13 pages long each because they include the details of every transaction.

 

[Sm1smom]

UPDATE:

2020 Timeline spreadsheet is now available in read only mode, thanks to the fool who felt justified in applying a “strike through” to the instructions asking for users to not modify, add new formulas, sort, change the spreadsheet display, etc for their individual view/personalized use as it messes up the spreadsheet for all other users.

Users will need to initiate an access request in order to edit the spreadsheet going forward. I previously made it possible for people to use the spreadsheet without needing to send in an access request, but some users obviously didn’t appreciate this.

 

[Sero1033]

Hi Sm1smom,

I'm doing AOS for my F1 Visa (winner DV2020). My wife will be doing FTJ process (currently, she is back home). My number gets current in June. Now I need to pay DV processing fee ($330).

1. Do I need to pay it jointly for me and my wife ($660) or we are paying separately?
2. If we are paying separately, when she needs to pay it (before or after my interview)?

Thank you in advance!

 

[Sm1smom]

Hi Sm1smom,

I'm doing AOS for my F1 Visa (winner DV2020). My wife will be doing FTJ process (currently, she is back home). My number gets current in June. Now I need to pay DV processing fee ($330).

1. Do I need to pay it jointly for me and my wife ($660) or we are paying separately?
2. If we are paying separately, when she needs to pay it (before or after my interview)?

Thank you in advance!

1. You pay the $330 for just yourself.
2. Your wife pays when she goes to the embassy for her interview.

 

[Alex USA]

Forget about everything you’ve read, what you’ve been told by USCIS, Google, immigration attorney, etc prior to posting here. Let’s start afresh by you answering a couple of questions first:

1. How long have you been in the US? When did you last enter the country?
2. What is the duration of your E2 status? What does your I-94 show? (not the expiration date on your visa stamp in your passport)

HI. Thank you for taking time to answer me.
1.I have been in US since December 2015, I were on Bahamas cruise couple of months ago but I guess it did not count.
2. I got it for 5 years, it will expire this year on dec 2nd, my i94 show 08/09/21, I guess we got another 2 year stay when we entered US last summer after 3 weeks vacation in Italy

 

[Sm1smom]

HI. Thank you for taking time to answer me.
1.I have been in US since December 2015, I were on Bahamas cruise couple of months ago but I guess it did not count.
2. I got it for 5 years, it will expire this year on dec 2nd, my i94 show 08/09/21, I guess we got another 2 year stay when we entered US last summer after 3 weeks vacation in Italy

Okay, based on these ^^ you are eligible to file AOS.

Hi. I have several questions.
Me and my family are on E2 visa.
I called to USCIS office and they told me I am not eligible for E2 status, I googled it up and found out that I still can but then I need to file I-508 form with my application.
If I file this form I will loose my rights as an E2 holder, so I can loose both statuses if my case is rejected or if its not enough time. My number is very high 54K+and become current in June. My questions are:
1. How soon do I have to leave the country if I loose both status?
2. How soon can I send the documents?
3. is there any chance to get AOS during those closures and the fact that more people will apply trough AOS.
4. Is it better to go trough the embassy in Sweden? or Spain?
5. I spoke with immigration attorney and he told me that AOS takes 6-9 months or even more than a year to complete, do we get any priority because of the deadline is by the end of September?

Now these previous questions:
1. If AOS gets denied, you revert back to your E2 status (provided you didn’t use an AOS based EAD card to work while waiting for AOS approval).
2. You can send now taking advantage of early filing or wait until the June 1st (first day of when your CN becomes current). You need to go through the AOS process spreadsheet for a better understanding of the process though.
3. Well, that’s why you’re filing - to give yourself a chance of getting an approval.
4. You’ll need to decide on your own if going through CP is better or sticking with AOS considering the new EO banning immigration, the COVID-19 travel bans, plus reviewing the already known pros and cons of each process to figure out which is better for you.
5. The lawyer doesn’t understand DV based AOS process - they are prioritized.

 

[Alex USA]

Okay, based on these ^^ you are eligible to file AOS.



Now these previous questions:
1. If AOS gets denied, you revert back to your E2 status (provided you didn’t use an AOS based EAD card to work while waiting for AOS approval).
2. You can send now taking advantage of early filing or wait until the June 1st (first day of when your CN becomes current). You need to go through the AOS process spreadsheet for a better understanding of the process though.
3. Well, that’s why you’re filing - to give yourself a chance of getting an approval.
4. You’ll need to decide on your own if going through CP is better or sticking with AOS considering the new EO banning immigration, the COVID-19 travel bans, plus reviewing the already known pros and cons of each process to figure out which is better for you.
5. The lawyer doesn’t understand DV based AOS process - they are prioritized.

Wow, thanks a lot for your answers. Do you know of any lawyer who is knowledgeable to do AOS? Who do you recommend ? How much does it cost in that case. Are you willing to take my case and help me for payment?

 

[Sm1smom]

Wow, thanks a lot for your answers. Do you know of any lawyer who is knowledgeable to do AOS? Who do you recommend ? How much does it cost in that case. Are you willing to take my case and help me for payment?

This forum is a DIY, majority of the people here are going the process without the engagement of an immigration lawyer - I don’t know of any lawyer knowledgeable enough with DV based AOS process that I can recommend.

The guidance I provide are here in the open forum and are not fee/payment based - my guidance requires your reading the materials we already put together, filing out your forms on your own and answering questions to the best of my knowledge with regards to the process.

 

[Giovanna]

Wow, thanks a lot for your answers. Do you know of any lawyer who is knowledgeable to do AOS? Who do you recommend ? How much does it cost in that case. Are you willing to take my case and help me for payment?

This forum is enough, you do not need a lawyer.