• Hello Members, This forums is for DV lottery visas only. For other immigration related questions, please go to our forums home page, find the related forum and post it there.

DV 2020 AOS Only

Hey Mom, In the I-485 question where it asks me if I have been residing in a country other than the U.S for more than a year, should I also include a copy of the permanent residence card that the country issued me? There isn't a question asking whether I'm a permanent resident elsewhere, but I was just curious whether I need to show a photocopy of that document as well.

Thank you in advance!
 
sam12345 said:
Hi

I am currently in F1 opt, and its going to be expire on June. I had send my AOS package at the end of February. IT's been 28 day that my current status show as "Case was updated to show fingerprints were taken". In the receipt letter, they mentioned that they have applied the old fingerprints applied to the case. Is this the most generic message which is send to all the case ? Will this delay my case ? If I go back to school and re-issue the new I-20, will that impact my I-485 application ?

You advice is greatly appreciated.

Thanks
Sam
Click to expand...
May I ask when you had your previous biometrics taken and for what kind of application you did ?
 
@Sm1smom Most of my documents (e.g. birth and marriage certificates) had been translated long time back, before I moved to the US. While I have the original translations, I was thinking of sending the scanned copies of both original documents and translations, as I keep needing the original translations from time to time. However, I have come across some posts advising that only original translations need to be sent as part of the AOS package. Is it indeed a case? If I manage to notarize the copies of translations - would it suffice? I am just thinking of keeping the original translations as well - and bring them to the interview, if needed/asked then.
 
MNA2020 said:
@Sm1smom Most of my documents (e.g. birth and marriage certificates) had been translated long time back, before I moved to the US. While I have the original translations, I was thinking of sending the scanned copies of both original documents and translations, as I keep needing the original translations from time to time. However, I have come across some posts advising that only original translations need to be sent as part of the AOS package. Is it indeed a case? If I manage to notarize the copies of translations - would it suffice? I am just thinking of keeping the original translations as well - and bring them to the interview, if needed/asked then.
Click to expand...

The instruction is for the original certified translated version to be submitted, and not a copy of it.
 
I have received my 2NL today confirming AOS for processing.
However, DV fee form has been attached to it requesting to do so.
I have however paid that almost 2 weeks ago and I'm waiting for the actual receipt to receive it in the mail.

Should I worry or getting this request from KCC again even though I have already paid?
 
skip1 said:
I have received my 2NL today confirming AOS for processing.
However, DV fee form has been attached to it requesting to do so.
I have however paid that almost 2 weeks ago and I'm waiting for the actual receipt to receive it in the mail.

Should I worry or getting this request from KCC again even though I have already paid?
Click to expand...

If you’ve confirmed the payment you sent went through (as in it has cleared), you can safely ignore the newly received payment instructions.
 
Hello @Sm1smom!
I am in the process of figuring out if I need any extra forms for my AOS package (currently I am an F1 student and will be for a couple more years, I have no dependents).

1) Form I-765 in my understanding is for employment authorization and as a student I don't think I need it, correct?

2)Form I-131 says something about advanced parole and I don't know what that is, I'm confused.

3)Form I-944 is about self sufficiency, do I need to submit this one? I have a letter from my university that says that I am employed and I will provide my w2 etc.

4)Form I-797 is the notice of action, in my understanding this is something like a receipt I will receive from USCIS. Do I need to include this in the AOS package? Is I-797 the receipt I will receive for paying the $330 fee or is it something else?

5)Is form G-1145 needed for the AOS package? If yes, the one I found online at the USCIS has the instructions but the form seems to be only 2 lines, is that it?
 
SusieQQQ said:
just get another certified translation done if you want to keep one for yourself! It’s not that big of a deal.
Click to expand...

Isn't it that documents are scanned at Chicago Lockbox and stored electronically and forwarded to NBC and Field Offices for further investigation by IO? I mean what IO has access to is a scanned copy of hard copies we send to them. So who cares if they are in original form or not?
 
2020AS00011xxx said:
I think a translated document in itself is considered a secondary document and it doesn't matter to submit the original one or a copy of it.
Click to expand...

No, a translated document is not considered a secondary document. For immigration purpose, a secondary document/evidence is what you use in demonstrating a required/requested document does not exist or cannot be obtained.
 
Hi, so, all numbers went current, my wife was selected and subsequent to that we moved to the US on my L1 (L2 for wife and kids). I contacted KCC, had my DS260 unlocked and changed from CP to AOS, email received to confirm.

What are the steps to follow? 1st I guess is to pay the AOS fee for each at $330. Do we make appointments for medical next?

Please help as I don't want to get this wrong.

I have the speadsheet that states which documents to get in order. Do I just follow that once medical was done? Do I have to wait for KCC to contact us? I might be moving in a month, do I update them with the new adr?

Ugh sorry all the questions, just everything you do in the US affects everything else you still have to do...

THANKS!
 
MNA2020 said:
@Sm1smom Most of my documents (e.g. birth and marriage certificates) had been translated long time back, before I moved to the US. While I have the original translations, I was thinking of sending the scanned copies of both original documents and translations, as I keep needing the original translations from time to time. However, I have come across some posts advising that only original translations need to be sent as part of the AOS package. Is it indeed a case? If I manage to notarize the copies of translations - would it suffice? I am just thinking of keeping the original translations as well - and bring them to the interview, if needed/asked then.
Click to expand...

Seeing the back and forth conversations this post has generated, I just took another look at the USCIS Policy Manual (Chapter 4) and 8CFR 103.2(b). The language has since been modified and updated from the last time I did a formal check, there’s no longer guidance on whether the translated version being submitted must be the original version or a copy. All that’s noted is that the translated version needs to certified as complete and accurate, and that the translator is competent to translate from the foreign language into English.

So yes, I suppose you could go ahead as indicated provide the copy you’re sending in is legible and clear.
 
2020AS00011xxx said:
Isn't it that documents are scanned at Chicago Lockbox and stored electronically and forwarded to NBC and Field Offices for further investigation by IO? I mean what IO has access to is a scanned copy of hard copies we send to them. So who cares if they are in original form or not?
Click to expand...

We can’t simply go by our gut feelings, or at least I try not to, without quite confirming what is acceptable or not. I don’t see anything wrong with Susie’s suggestions regarding getting another translation with a certified statement from the translator.
 
Kentavar2397 said:
Hey Mom, In the I-485 question where it asks me if I have been residing in a country other than the U.S for more than a year, should I also include a copy of the permanent residence card that the country issued me? There isn't a question asking whether I'm a permanent resident elsewhere, but I was just curious whether I need to show a photocopy of that document as well.

Thank you in advance!
Click to expand...

Not required. USCIS is not interested in knowing your residency status outside the US.
 
Sm1smom said:
If you’ve confirmed the payment you sent went through (as in it has cleared), you can safely ignore the newly received payment instructions.
Click to expand...
I'm still waiting for an actual receipt to get into the mail. The package however has arrived to the address of DoS since I had tracking and it was delivered about 1 week ago.
 
F1_student said:
Hello @Sm1smom!
I am in the process of figuring out if I need any extra forms for my AOS package (currently I am an F1 student and will be for a couple more years, I have no dependents).

1) Form I-765 in my understanding is for employment authorization and as a student I don't think I need it, correct?

2)Form I-131 says something about advanced parole and I don't know what that is, I'm confused.

3)Form I-944 is about self sufficiency, do I need to submit this one? I have a letter from my university that says that I am employed and I will provide my w2 etc.

4)Form I-797 is the notice of action, in my understanding this is something like a receipt I will receive from USCIS. Do I need to include this in the AOS package? Is I-797 the receipt I will receive for paying the $330 fee or is it something else?

5)Is form G-1145 needed for the AOS package? If yes, the one I found online at the USCIS has the instructions but the form seems to be only 2 lines, is that it?
Click to expand...

1. I can’t tell you if you need it or not. Look at the pros and cons listed on the AOS spreadsheet and determine for yourself if it is something you wish to apply for or not.

2. AP allows someone with a pending AOS petition to travel outside the US without the petition being considered as abandoned when the person returns. Pros and cons of this card are on the AOS spreadsheet.

3. Is it listed on the AOS spreadsheet or not?

4. You wouldn’t have an existing I-797 if you haven’t previously applied for any type of immigration benefit from USCIS. It is not the $330 payment receipt.

5. Again, is this listed on the AOS spreadsheet or not?
 
skip1 said:
I'm still waiting for an actual receipt to get into the mail. The package however has arrived to the address of DoS since I had tracking and it was delivered about 1 week ago.
Click to expand...
you can check if they have cashed the payment. So, you can have some idea.
 
rabey said:
you can check if they have cashed the payment. So, you can have some idea.
Click to expand...
It was bank's cashier check and the amount of money was immediately drawn from my account. I'm not sure there is a way of checking that out.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top