Sm1smom
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You can handwrite “present”
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You can handwrite “present”
SusieQQQ
Well-Known Member
All US immigration requires a birth certificate stating parents names where such is available, as it appears to be for Italy. It is not unfortunately seen by them as a “petty technicality“. I know you said you didn’t see that is required for CP, but it very definitely is, and has been for at least some years (as I recall from our own 7 years ago - it is also a hassle to get a copy with parent names where I come from too...that is why I remember clearly) ...see https://travel.state.gov/content/tr...ersity-visa-prepare-supporting-documents.html
Kentavar2397
Active Member
Thank you for the response, but there is no such option. You can select from "days, months, years" and add a number in the box. Otherwise, it doesn't accept it if I write "present", it only has space for 3 letters.
2020AS00011xxx
Active Member
I got this question and answer from a USCIS-related source dating back to Fiscal Year 2012 that I think may be of interest for DV AOSers:
Question 8: What are the current processing times for DV Lottery cases which must be completed by September 30, 2012. Are the local field offices cooperating with scheduling these in a timely manner?
Response 8: Preliminarily, we note that “winning” the State Department’s annual DV “lottery” does not ensure that an applicant will be found eligible to adjust status on the basis of the DV program. Selection in the “lottery” merely renders the person eligible for further processing for a DV visa (or adjustment of status) in the relevant fiscal year. An alien may not apply for adjustment of status before the current State Department Visa Bulletin indicates that a DV visa number has become available to the person in question. USCIS has procedures in place to process DV adjustment applications in an expeditious manner, but because of existing variables (e.g., admissibility, need to complete background checks), it is impossible to guarantee that the agency can approve a given I-485 application before the end of the relevant fiscal year.
DV cases are initially identified by the Lockbox. When the Lockbox identifies DV cases, a coversheet is placed on the file indicating to NBC that the application is a DV case. As these cases are received at NBC, they are sorted and shipped immediately to the Field Office with jurisdiction. Interviews for these cases are manually scheduled by the Field Office with jurisdiction as soon as possible.
DV lottery applicants will be scheduled for biometrics through the normal system; however, if necessary, the Field Office may send the applicant to the ASC to expedite the capture of biometrics and fingerprints.
NBC tracks DV lottery cases from the date electronic case data is entered into our Local Area Network (LAN) to the date the case is shipped to the local office. As of 5/22/12, 961 DV cases have been received by NBC in FY 2012. These were shipped to the Field Offices on average in 10.2 days. During FY 2012, NBC has shipped 165 DV lottery cases to the Field Offices in the Southeast Region. There have been 107 DV cases sent to Field Offices in Florida.
If you are concerned about the processing of a particular DV Lottery I-485 application, please contact the NBC so we may review the matter.
Question 8: What are the current processing times for DV Lottery cases which must be completed by September 30, 2012. Are the local field offices cooperating with scheduling these in a timely manner?
Response 8: Preliminarily, we note that “winning” the State Department’s annual DV “lottery” does not ensure that an applicant will be found eligible to adjust status on the basis of the DV program. Selection in the “lottery” merely renders the person eligible for further processing for a DV visa (or adjustment of status) in the relevant fiscal year. An alien may not apply for adjustment of status before the current State Department Visa Bulletin indicates that a DV visa number has become available to the person in question. USCIS has procedures in place to process DV adjustment applications in an expeditious manner, but because of existing variables (e.g., admissibility, need to complete background checks), it is impossible to guarantee that the agency can approve a given I-485 application before the end of the relevant fiscal year.
DV cases are initially identified by the Lockbox. When the Lockbox identifies DV cases, a coversheet is placed on the file indicating to NBC that the application is a DV case. As these cases are received at NBC, they are sorted and shipped immediately to the Field Office with jurisdiction. Interviews for these cases are manually scheduled by the Field Office with jurisdiction as soon as possible.
DV lottery applicants will be scheduled for biometrics through the normal system; however, if necessary, the Field Office may send the applicant to the ASC to expedite the capture of biometrics and fingerprints.
NBC tracks DV lottery cases from the date electronic case data is entered into our Local Area Network (LAN) to the date the case is shipped to the local office. As of 5/22/12, 961 DV cases have been received by NBC in FY 2012. These were shipped to the Field Offices on average in 10.2 days. During FY 2012, NBC has shipped 165 DV lottery cases to the Field Offices in the Southeast Region. There have been 107 DV cases sent to Field Offices in Florida.
If you are concerned about the processing of a particular DV Lottery I-485 application, please contact the NBC so we may review the matter.
SusieQQQ
Well-Known Member
that’s why mom said handwrite ... print it out and write it in afterwards
Kentavar2397
Active Member
I'm referring to the DS-260 online form. We are filling it and submitting it electronically, right?
SusieQQQ
Well-Known Member
Oh, sorry, thought you were referring to I485. Then just write date of submission.
Kentavar2397
Active Member
Thank you!
Kentavar2397
Active Member
I'm curious if somebody has experienced the same situation like mine in this forum before, haven't seen such cases mentioned in this thread but wanted to ask if someone is familiar with it. So, on my birth certificate, the country's name is Yugoslavia (aka former Yugoslavia) which does not exist anymore. Since 2006, my country's name is Montenegro and I'm curious whether under "country of birth" on the I-485, I should put Montenegro or Yugoslavia. To me, it does not make sense to put Yugoslavia because even on the DS-260 I can only find the current name of my country - Montenegro, and Yugoslavia does not exist anymore. I was curious if it may lead to some confusion even though below the country's name on my birth certificate it says "Republic Montenegro". I also wanted to point out that my passport and everything is Montenegro related, just the birth certificate shows the name of former Yugoslavia. I would appreciate it if someone knows anything and is willing to share.
Thank you in advance!
Thank you in advance!
Hi mom, thank you for all the help !
My current H1B visa expires July 1st 2020, I am in possession of the corresponding I-797 approval notice plus actual visa on relevant passport page. My employer already applied for an extension of my visa through I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker. A few days ago the petition was approved and the visa will be extended for another two years (till July 1st 2022), I am aware of the Receipt Number (I got it from my USCIS account) but I have not yet received any paper document such as a new I-797 approval notice for example.
Taking into account that I plan to submit my AOS package within the next 2 weeks or so and the uncertainty as to whether I will be able to get all info related to the extended visa before submitting the package, I have the following questions:
1. Taking into account all relevant timelines involved (package submission, time for approval, etc.), which status am I supposed to adjust ? The one expiring July 1st, 2020 or the newly extended one (to July 1st, 2022) for which I do not have all documents yet ?
2. In answering questions 12 & 13 in Part 2 of form I-485, what data should I fill in, data related to the current visa that is expiring on July 1st, 2020 or data for the newly extended one ? For the extended one, right now, however, I only have the Receipt Number (as mentioned above) and not the Priority Date.
3. In any case, should I include in the package evidence & info for both visas, up to whatever level of detail becomes available by the time I send the AOS package?
Thank you very much.
My current H1B visa expires July 1st 2020, I am in possession of the corresponding I-797 approval notice plus actual visa on relevant passport page. My employer already applied for an extension of my visa through I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker. A few days ago the petition was approved and the visa will be extended for another two years (till July 1st 2022), I am aware of the Receipt Number (I got it from my USCIS account) but I have not yet received any paper document such as a new I-797 approval notice for example.
Taking into account that I plan to submit my AOS package within the next 2 weeks or so and the uncertainty as to whether I will be able to get all info related to the extended visa before submitting the package, I have the following questions:
1. Taking into account all relevant timelines involved (package submission, time for approval, etc.), which status am I supposed to adjust ? The one expiring July 1st, 2020 or the newly extended one (to July 1st, 2022) for which I do not have all documents yet ?
2. In answering questions 12 & 13 in Part 2 of form I-485, what data should I fill in, data related to the current visa that is expiring on July 1st, 2020 or data for the newly extended one ? For the extended one, right now, however, I only have the Receipt Number (as mentioned above) and not the Priority Date.
3. In any case, should I include in the package evidence & info for both visas, up to whatever level of detail becomes available by the time I send the AOS package?
Thank you very much.
SriSam
New Member
Dear Mom,
First of all, thank you for the help you offer for us. As Asia goes current from June my self and my wife are planning to apply for AOS.
I'm on OPT STEM extension and recently approved for H1B and my spouse is on F2 and her petition for I-539 still pending. My wife won the DV2020 that makes her the principal applicant.
I have a couple of questions.
1. Since her I539 is still pending is it advisable to apply AOS? will USCIS reject on of them?
2. In I-485 do we have to fill part 2 items 12 to 17 about "Information about your immigrant category" about H1B or I539 in this section?
3. In I-485 for USCIS asks evidence for any derivative applicants who were originally included in the DV lottery entry. Since 1NL or 2NL(AOS) does not specifically mention about derivatives' names. Does DS260s enough for this evidence? If not what are the evidence we need to submit?
4. In I-944 part 3 section Household Income USCIS asks for a total income for each household member. My wife is under F2 visa and not authorized to work but we filled the tax under " Married Filling jointly". Therefore, can I put $ 0 (zero) for her total income in the tax return and explained it in the additional information?
5. I-944 asks for a credit report and score. My wife does not have any credit report because she is not authorized to work in the US and does not have an SSN because of her visa (F2). Do I need to submit any document to prove this (she has an ITIN) or explaining this condition is enough?
Once again thank you mom in advance for your help and anyone who can give me suggestions!
First of all, thank you for the help you offer for us. As Asia goes current from June my self and my wife are planning to apply for AOS.
I'm on OPT STEM extension and recently approved for H1B and my spouse is on F2 and her petition for I-539 still pending. My wife won the DV2020 that makes her the principal applicant.
I have a couple of questions.
1. Since her I539 is still pending is it advisable to apply AOS? will USCIS reject on of them?
2. In I-485 do we have to fill part 2 items 12 to 17 about "Information about your immigrant category" about H1B or I539 in this section?
3. In I-485 for USCIS asks evidence for any derivative applicants who were originally included in the DV lottery entry. Since 1NL or 2NL(AOS) does not specifically mention about derivatives' names. Does DS260s enough for this evidence? If not what are the evidence we need to submit?
4. In I-944 part 3 section Household Income USCIS asks for a total income for each household member. My wife is under F2 visa and not authorized to work but we filled the tax under " Married Filling jointly". Therefore, can I put $ 0 (zero) for her total income in the tax return and explained it in the additional information?
5. I-944 asks for a credit report and score. My wife does not have any credit report because she is not authorized to work in the US and does not have an SSN because of her visa (F2). Do I need to submit any document to prove this (she has an ITIN) or explaining this condition is enough?
Once again thank you mom in advance for your help and anyone who can give me suggestions!
How is that on your birth certificate country name states Yugoslavia? I'm from Montenegro, on mine it says Montenegro.
Be cautious that you need to have so called international birth certificate, which is a longer version and has translations in various languages (as compared to the usual birth certificates used internally within Montenegro)
I am preparing i-944 for my kids (16 and 9 years old). They are with L2 VISA and they are not eligible for SSN(or at least this is what the SSA officer told me in the past). I assume I need to select "No" in I-944 page 6, Part 3, point 11 but how can I provide credit agency report for this? I tried but I cannot generate report without SSN. Any advice?
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
Slight clarification first before proceeding to your listed questions. Your employer applied for H1B status extension, not visa extension. The visa, which is the actual stamp that goes on your passport is issued by an embassy outside of the US.
1. You’re adjusting from whatever valid status you’re currently on as evidenced by the document you can use as proof of that status.
2. Those questions are not applicable to DV based AOS filing - there’s no underlying petition tied to it.
3. Include whatever information shows you’re in a valid status which enables you to file AOS.
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
1. I’m unable to determine precisely what your wife’s current status is, so I don’t know if she’s AOS eligible or not at this moment.
2. See my answer 1 ^^ above. Speak with an experienced immigration attorney to figure out her status. (Those sections are not applicable to DV based filings by the way).
3. This request can be safely ignored if you don’t have a copy of the original eDV registration form.
4. 13 (1) (A) - 0 income for your wife. 13 (1) (B) - your income.
5. No.
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
They’re not expected to have or submit a credit report. They don’t work, they don’t generate an income. Even if they had SSN, they wouldn’t have a credit report as minors.
Kentavar2397
Active Member
I was born in 1997, and the original certificate at birth has been given to me with the name of the country that it was in 1997. As far as I’m concerned, the USCIS does not accept any multilingual, international forms or extracts of birth certificates (I also have that international version of the birth certificate), but rather the original birth certificate + certified copy of it and English translation attached when it comes to permanent residence or citizenship application.
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
USCIS does not require certified a copy of the B/C. They only require a translated version accompanied by a certified statement attesting to the accuracy of the translated document (if the original document is in a foreign language). If the B/C you have is the “Izvod iz Maticne Knjige Rodjenih”, you just need to have it translated, with the translated version accompanied by a certified statement from the translator. Below is the extract from the Reciprocity Page US DOS regarding birth and death certificate from Montenegro:
Birth and Death Certificates
Available. Birth (Izvod iz Maticne Knjige Rodjenih) and death certificates, (Izvod iz Maticne Knjige Umrlih) are consolidated into a national database and are available from the civil registrars throughout Montenegro. The church documents are entitled Izvod Iz Knjiga Za Upisivanje Rodjenih I Krstenih (Birth certificate) and Smrtni List (death certificate). Many records, particularly in Montenegro, were destroyed during the Second World War and reconstructed afterwards.
Should the international version issued by the same entity that issues the usual birth certificate be accepted as well? Same information is present, it's just the form that is different and it's multilingual.
2020AS00011xxx
Active Member
Background and security check by USCIS is mainly fingerprint and FBI Name Check. It is crystal clear that fingerprint check isn't initiated until fingerprint is collected on a biometrics appointment at a local Application Support Center (ASC).
1- I am wondering if FBI Name Check which takes longer to be done is also initiated after biometrics appointment or it can be initiated beforehand?
2- Since DV lottery applicants will be scheduled for biometrics through the normal system, the rationale dictates that those applications received before mine and who already had their biometrics appointment cancelled will given priority. Once USCIS reopens can I contact USCIS to request for expedited biometric appointments?
3- Can I contact USCIS any time to see where my application is and if they have shipped it to the local field office?
1- I am wondering if FBI Name Check which takes longer to be done is also initiated after biometrics appointment or it can be initiated beforehand?
2- Since DV lottery applicants will be scheduled for biometrics through the normal system, the rationale dictates that those applications received before mine and who already had their biometrics appointment cancelled will given priority. Once USCIS reopens can I contact USCIS to request for expedited biometric appointments?
3- Can I contact USCIS any time to see where my application is and if they have shipped it to the local field office?
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