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Sm1smom said:
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.
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Thank you so much)))
 
EU44K said:
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.
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Yes, I am also wondering about this! Can someone advice. Because combining 10-12 months statements would make the statement section alone go over 50 pages!
 
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.
 
Tho
Sully said:
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.
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Those who do not have health insurance and pick "No" in item A ought to answer item D. If you already have health insurance you are fine and do not need to answer that.
You can call your health insurance company and ask them for a letter called "Creditable Coverage" or something like this showing coverage type and effective and term date.
 
Greetings,

I am sending an email to KCC to let them know that I am starting AOS, as I have decided to do so. After I inform them, is there anything else I should do with KCC before being able to start an AOS process? Thanks

I am trying to start an AOS without having anything pending from the KCC side.
 
Hi everyone and especial thanks to @Sm1smom and other contributor.

So, for the supporting evidence for I-485, I have pasted relevant document that needs to be attached as evidence (for example: scan copy of past passport ID Page, scan copy of my birth certificate) in a word document with my A-Number and last name, first name as footer.

Q1: Printing those documents in the below-mentioned format is advised or would be an issue? Otherwise, I just attach them as is without any notation at bottom.

The birth certificate image is just a sample.

Sample template.jpg
 
Can someone send unsolicited letters to NBC or Field Offices as a way of communication over his case?
I mean sending a letter which is not in response to an RFE or something like that.
 
asm_dv said:
Yes, I am also wondering about this! Can someone advice. Because combining 10-12 months statements would make the statement section alone go over 50 pages!
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I'm in the same situation only that in between my wife and I we have 5 bank accounts, extracting statements for all accounts and submitting this information twice, once for my i944 and another time for her i944 will make just our i944 section contain 200+ pages. I'm afraid it will be very off putting for the person having to go through my file.

I'm considering skipping filler pages (i.e. "This page intentionally left blank" and other "fun facts about my account") but then the statements will be incomplete, it will show only up to page 13/15 for instance, not sure if anyone will complain about the missing pages...
 
notarobot said:
I'm in the same situation only that in between my wife and I we have 5 bank accounts, extracting statements for all accounts and submitting this information twice, once for my i944 and another time for her i944 will make just our i944 section contain 200+ pages. I'm afraid it will be very off putting for the person having to go through my file.

I'm considering skipping filler pages (i.e. "This page intentionally left blank" and other "fun facts about my account") but then the statements will be incomplete, it will show only up to page 13/15 for instance, not sure if anyone will complain about the missing pages...
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Maybe you could get your bank to confirm monthly balances on your bank accounts in a letter under the bank's letterhead. Other than that not sure how you could make it concise. It will absolutely be a big packet
 
Sm1smom said:
That’s the problem with waiting until the last minute to make the switch. Switching works best prior to the KCC file being sent to the embassy for a CP interview.

You can either take a chance now an start then AOS process with the hope that when the embassies reopen you work with them and KCC to retrieve the KCC file and get it re-sent to your FO, or wait out the embassy closure plus immigration entry ban and proceed with CP.
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Hi Mom.
Thank you so much for the information.
I have contacted the embassy in Sydney enquiring about sending my file back to KCC and they advised via email-

If you are currently residing in the United States and wish to apply for an adjustment of status, you must contact your local USCIS to make an application: i-485
If your application for adjustment is accepted, USCIS will request the transfer of your file from this office. If your application is denied, you will be required to apply for your immigrant or Diversity Visa in your country of residence.

Please be aware that we have now received your application in our office.

I also was advised by KCC when I emailed and asked to change from CP to AOS that:

Your case has been forwarded to the United States Consulate in Sydney. Because your case has been scheduled, KCC can no longer unlock your application. Any further inquiries regarding this case must be directed to them.
The email went on to talk about changing interview location by KCC, information on changing location due to residency change, followed by
If your interview has already been scheduled, you must contact the embassy at which you have been scheduled to determine if your case can be transferred to a different location. They then mentioned if you are in US you may be eligible for AOS and to determine eligibility to contact USCIS and if they determine you are there was info about the processing fee. The email seemed to me like a very generic response as it didn't make a lot of sense to my particular situation?

I am confused over what I should do? My DS260 listed my current address as USA and I am on a valid E2dependent visa. I went home to Australia to visit in October 2019 for a few weeks but have been here ever since. I understand I am eligible for AOS.

Should I send in the $330 (x 2 people) in now and finish putting my AOS package together?
I am sorry for the long message, I really appreciate what you do and any help you can give me at this time.

Thank you again!
 
asm_dv said:
Hi everyone and especial thanks to @Sm1smom and other contributor.

So, for the supporting evidence for I-485, I have pasted relevant document that needs to be attached as evidence (for example: scan copy of past passport ID Page, scan copy of my birth certificate) in a word document with my A-Number and last name, first name as footer.

Q1: Printing those documents in the below-mentioned format is advised or would be an issue? Otherwise, I just attach them as is without any notation at bottom.

The birth certificate image is just a sample.

View attachment 1599
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Why on earth are you modifying documents by adding stuff that are not originally on them? Look, you will end up doing more harm than any good to your case at the rate at which you’re going!

If I was the IO going through your case and I see an A# which I know for sure your country of birth never issued on the original B/C, I will instantly conclude all of your documents (including educational certificates, financial evidence, etc) are fake which will lead to a straight away denial! You are basically creating fake documents by scanning and stamping them with information not on the original document.
 
tinks1 said:
Hi Mom.
Thank you so much for the information.
I have contacted the embassy in Sydney enquiring about sending my file back to KCC and they advised via email-

If you are currently residing in the United States and wish to apply for an adjustment of status, you must contact your local USCIS to make an application: i-485
If your application for adjustment is accepted, USCIS will request the transfer of your file from this office. If your application is denied, you will be required to apply for your immigrant or Diversity Visa in your country of residence.

Please be aware that we have now received your application in our office.

I also was advised by KCC when I emailed and asked to change from CP to AOS that:

Your case has been forwarded to the United States Consulate in Sydney. Because your case has been scheduled, KCC can no longer unlock your application. Any further inquiries regarding this case must be directed to them.
The email went on to talk about changing interview location by KCC, information on changing location due to residency change, followed by
If your interview has already been scheduled, you must contact the embassy at which you have been scheduled to determine if your case can be transferred to a different location. They then mentioned if you are in US you may be eligible for AOS and to determine eligibility to contact USCIS and if they determine you are there was info about the processing fee. The email seemed to me like a very generic response as it didn't make a lot of sense to my particular situation?

I am confused over what I should do? My DS260 listed my current address as USA and I am on a valid E2dependent visa. I went home to Australia to visit in October 2019 for a few weeks but have been here ever since. I understand I am eligible for AOS.

Should I send in the $330 (x 2 people) in now and finish putting my AOS package together?
I am sorry for the long message, I really appreciate what you do and any help you can give me at this time.

Thank you again!
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Those response from the embassy and the KCC are exactly in alignment with my previous response to you. I can’t tell you the precise option to go with, this will have to be your call of these two options:
A) Take a dive and initiate AOS process, with the hope that when you go for your interview, your FO can work directly with the Embassy to get your KCC file sent to them, because you will not be approved without that case file. Bear in mind this will most likely add some additional delay to your processing time. Or
B) Leave things as they are, hope the EO doesn’t get extended, travel ban gets lifted and the embassy reschedule your cancelled appointment.

Like I previously noted, there are serious complications with waiting until the last minute to initiate a change in process.
 
Hi Mom,
Hope all is good.

Case #EU24XXX

I have been living in LA for 3 years on a O1 that expires in July, sent my DS 260 for Consular Processing months ago, and last month I was ready to be scheduled in Italy. The embassy should reopen next week over there, and if the EO will be over by June 22nd, I'm still hoping to get my 2nl for August/September.

Considering that USCIS offices will be closed till June, would you still say it would be safer to switch for AOS now?

Thank you so much for your time,
Leo
 
leo27 said:
Hi Mom,
Hope all is good.

Case #EU24XXX

I have been living in LA for 3 years on a O1 that expires in July, sent my DS 260 for Consular Processing months ago, and last month I was ready to be scheduled in Italy. The embassy should reopen next week over there, and if the EO will be over by June 22nd, I'm still hoping to get my 2nl for August/September.

Considering that USCIS offices will be closed till June, would you still say it would be safer to switch for AOS now?

Thank you so much for your time,
Leo
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I don’t recall telling anyone on this thread in the past which option was safer for them, and I’m not going to do so now either. I merely share the information that I have, provide needed guidance based on what I know and leave everyone to decide on what they consider their best option.
 
Sm1smom said:
Why on earth are you modifying documents by adding stuff that are not originally on them? Look, you will end up doing more harm than any good to your case at the rate at which you’re going!

If I was the IO going through your case and I see an A# which I know for sure your country of birth never issued on the original B/C, I will instantly conclude all of your documents (including educational certificates, financial evidence, etc) are fake which will lead to a straight away denial! You are basically creating fake documents by scanning and stamping them with information not on the original document.
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Thanks @Sm1smom. I was following the advice from USCIS form filing tips. I thought the evidence of paperwork I am submitting are attachments.

"If you have any attachments, make sure each attached page has your name and A-Number (if any). You may also number the pages and include the total amount of pages being attached (for example, “page 1 of 11”).

I will submit everything just as plain copies without any notation but then what is considered as attachment and the above advice is for?

Thanks
 
asm_dv said:
Thanks @Sm1smom. I was following the advice from USCIS form filing tips. I thought the evidence of paperwork I am submitting are attachments.

"If you have any attachments, make sure each attached page has your name and A-Number (if any). You may also number the pages and include the total amount of pages being attached (for example, “page 1 of 11”).

I will submit everything just as plain copies without any notation but then what is considered as attachment and the above advice is for?

Thanks
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Attachment here means the last page of form I-485 or form I-944. If you need more space to give additional information you have to print a copy of those last pages and attach them to the original form and number them as recommended.
 
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