DV 2020 AOS Only

[Sm1smom]

Hi FYI in spreadsheet my user is bb2020 ... I received my EAD on 6/62020. It was approved on 6/2/2020 and it has validity of 1 year. Apart from that my i485 status still says Case was Received and I had nothing update on that one. My current OPT expires on 07/01/2020 I need my suggestion if I proceed with my STEM Extension is a good idea or not ? Thanks

Yes you can go ahead and apply for STEM-OPT extension. Don’t use the DV AOS based EAD to work, if you use it you’re no longer in F1 status and if your AOS isn’t approved by the end of the FY, you’re automatically out of status as of that date (end of the FY). The AOS based EAD becomes invalid at the end of the FY also.

 

[Sm1smom]

Sorry, Mom. What is it IL?

IL = Interview Letter.

 

[Sm1smom]

Yes, I am.

So help me better understand your situation, your post is rather confusing:

1. What status did you enter the US with, when did you enter the US (date) and how long were you admitted for?
2. When did you file I-539 (date) and when was it denied (date)?
3. When did you file for asylum (date)?
4. When did you file advance based AOS (date)?

 

[Marco Rossi]

Hi everyone! I have a little confusion about this FO + ASC situation. I could see with my own eyes that my local FO is up and running, and it just so happens that my ASC is the same facility as my FO (looking at the spreadsheet this seems to be true for maybe 80-90% of applicants). Now someone is saying that although most FOs are open, ASCs will open later this month. When should we expect to start seeing new Bio letters sent out?

 

[tekken123]

Hi, My AOS package arrived at Chicago lockbox on 5/15, but since then there has been no update and the check has not be cashed.
I called and emailed USCIS a week ago but there has been no response. So should I consider the application lost and send another AOS package again, since its been over 3 weeks? Thanks in Advance.

 

[Sm1smom]

Hi everyone! I have a little confusion about this FO + ASC situation. I could see with my own eyes that my local FO is up and running, and it just so happens that my ASC is the same facility as my FO (looking at the spreadsheet this seems to be true for maybe 80-90% of applicants). Now someone is saying that although most FOs are open, ASCs will open later this month. When should we expect to start seeing new Bio letters sent out?

Not true, the ASC is not the same as the FO for 80-90% of applicants. That may be true in your case, but not so for most. By the way, SC for example, has 4 assigned ASCs depending on one’s zip code.

 

[Sm1smom]

Hi, My AOS package arrived at Chicago lockbox on 5/15, but since then there has been no update and the check has not be cashed.
I called and emailed USCIS a week ago but there has been no response. So should I consider the application lost and send another AOS package again, since its been over 3 weeks? Thanks in Advance.

Give it some time.

 

[Lara1]

Dear @Sm1smom, if I correctly understand, the biometric appointments will resume only when Application Support Centers will resume their normal operation, right? So far, they say "Application support centers will resume services later.", which means no bio and no final appointments can be scheduled. Am I correct?

Thank you.

 

[Sm1smom]

Dear @Sm1smom, if I correctly understand, the biometric appointments will resume only when Application Support Centers will resume their normal operation, right? So far, they say "Application support centers will resume services later.", which means no bio and no final appointments can be scheduled. Am I correct?

Thank you.

The NBC may decide to start scheduling bio appointments and sending out notifications in advance of when the ASCs are scheduled/expected to re-open. I don’t know.

 

[Tasherka228]

Hello everyone. Due to the coronavirus I forced to apply my case to AOS. Can I pay 1225 just for me and apply to adjustment and my family go through the CP?

 

[Sero1033]

Hello everyone. Due to the coronavirus I forced to apply my case to AOS. Can I pay 1225 just for me and apply to adjustment and my family go through the CP?

Yes, I'm doing it. It is called Follow to Join. You must be the principal applicant and this process is riskier, as it is longer - at the interview you need to inform FO to send your docs to the embassy, as your family will join you. After docs at the embassy, your family has to schedule the interview. Everything must be done by the end of September. Good luck!

 

[Tasherka228]

Yes, I'm doing it. It is called Follow to Join. You must be the principal applicant and this process is riskier, as it is longer - at the interview you need to inform FO to send your docs to the embassy, as your family will join you. After docs at the embassy, your family has to schedule the interview. Everything must be done by the end of September. Good luck!

Thank you good luck to you too!

 

[tuta]

So help me better understand your situation, your post is rather confusing:

1. What status did you enter the US with, when did you enter the US (date) and how long were you admitted for?
2. When did you file I-539 (date) and when was it denied (date)?
3. When did you file for asylum (date)?
4. When did you file advance based AOS (date)?

1. B2
2. Filled 06.06.17( I was in status) , denied 05.15.18
3. Filled for asylum 12.24.2017
4. I am going to send aos petition based on DV2020 on these days .

 

[Sm1smom]

1. B2
2. Filled 06.06.17( I was in status) , denied 05.15.18
3. Filled for asylum 12.24.2017
4. I am going to send aos petition based on DV2020 on these days .

It doesn’t seem to me like you’re AOS eligible. You might want to talk to an experienced immigration attorney first prior to filing AOS.

 

[tuta]

It doesn’t seem to me like you’re AOS eligible. You might want to talk to an experienced immigration attorney first prior to filing AOS.

Could I ask you why? I am going to apply anywhere. Just curios to know your opinion. Do you think I was out of the status?

 

[Sm1smom]

Could I ask you why? I am going to apply anywhere. Just curios to know your opinion. Do you think I was out of the status?

My opinion outside of what I already wrote is irrelevant considering you’ve already made up your mind to proceed with the AOS filing anyways.

 

[SusieQQQ]

Could I ask you why? I am going to apply anywhere. Just curios to know your opinion. Do you think I was out of the status?

i see mom has given her (non) response above, but I thought maybe you should re-read this bit that explains what happens after your original authorized stay has expired with an i539 in progress (on the dates you gave it seems to me it would have at some point before you filed for asylum though you ignored the question about date of entry and length of authorized stay)

https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/USCIS/Resources/C1en.pdf , page 3:

What if I file for an extension of stay on time but USCIS doesn’t make a decision before my I–94 expires?
Your lawful nonimmigrant status ends, and you are out of status, when your Form I-94 expires, even if you have timely applied
to extend your nonimmigrant status. Generally, as a matter of discretion, USCIS will defer any removal proceedings until after
the petition is adjudicated and USCIS decides your request for extension of nonimmigrant status. Nevertheless, DHS may bring a removal proceeding against you, even if you have an application for extension of status pending.

 

[nahseryeoj]

Hi Mom,

I just won the DV2021 entry.

1. I am currently on a valid F1 visa and STEM OPT status. My F1 visa expires in July 2020 but will have my STEM OPT EAD until end of 2021. Going for a green card interview will happen after July 2020 (when my F1 visa expires) . Am I still considered in status and eligible for AOS while on my STEM OPT EAD ?

2. My CN is 26*** . Is this considered a high or lower CN?

Thank you very much for your help!

 

[Sm1smom]

Hi Mom,

I just won the DV2021 entry.

1. I am currently on a valid F1 visa and STEM OPT status. My F1 visa expires in July 2020 but will have my STEM OPT EAD until end of 2021. Going for a green card interview will happen after July 2020 (when my F1 visa expires) . Am I still considered in status and eligible for AOS while on my STEM OPT EAD ?

2. My CN is 26*** . Is this considered a high or lower CN?

Thank you very much for your help!

Post your questions on the DV 2021 AOS thread.

 

[DV2020SA]

Hi! Last night (Yes, sunday June 7th at 11:22 pm) i received the SMS from USCIS that my case was received. I create an online account for status updates already.