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DV 2020 AOS Only

Sm1smom said:
Yes this can happen if they run out visas before the end of the FY - it did happen not too long DV2017(?)
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Thank you for your response.
Yes, you are right. I have heard a considerable number of AOSers couldn't get their green cards due to running out of visas in DV2017. Since the Iranian cannot get their visas approved I think at least we won't have running of visas in Asia region.
So running out of visas is the only reason they may not schedule an interview. Right?
Spending $1500 and not getting an interview is very disappointing for me.
 
Alishan said:
Thank you for your response.
Yes, you are right. I have heard a considerable number of AOSers couldn't get their green cards due to running out of visas in DV2017. Since the Iranian cannot get their visas approved I think at least we won't have running of visas in Asia region.
So running out of visas is the only reason they may not schedule an interview. Right?
Spending $1500 and not getting an interview is very disappointing for me.
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A pending background check can equally lead to no interview before the end of the FY, or approval pending by the end of the FY. An Iranian selectee with a high CN could end up in such a situation - background clearance for Iranian selectees take much longer than for other selectees.
 
Dear MOM
Thank you in advance for your contribution to this site for those of us going through DV and AOS process.

My CN DV2020 EU29XXX. My specifics are:

I was eligible to apply for DV due to my wife’s citizenship (her country is eligible to apply).
  1. Currently I am a PhD candidate in US with Visa until 2024. I have worked and studied in US before and never went out of status.
  2. My wife lives with me in US under F2 visa and her status is valid until 2024 as well.
  3. Can we both file for AOS?
  4. And should we both file DS 260?
  5. My wife is my derivative and meets the AOS conditions hence how do we proceed?
  6. Or does she has to file through CP?
 
asm_dv said:
Dear MOM
Thank you in advance for your contribution to this site for those of us going through DV and AOS process.

My CN DV2020 EU29XXX. My specifics are:

I was eligible to apply for DV due to my wife’s citizenship (her country is eligible to apply).
  1. Currently I am a PhD candidate in US with Visa until 2024. I have worked and studied in US before and never went out of status.
  2. My wife lives with me in US under F2 visa and her status is valid until 2024 as well.
  3. Can we both file for AOS?
  4. And should we both file DS 260?
  5. My wife is my derivative and meets the AOS conditions hence how do we proceed?
  6. Or does she has to file through CP?
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Some clarification here before proceeding to answer your questions: eligibility is based on country of birth, not citizenship. So I hope you mean you’re eligible based on your wife’s birth country.

1. No question asked.
2. No question asked.
3. Yes.
4. Yes.
5. Go through the AOS process spreadsheet - it has the step by step guidance on how to proceed. You’ll find the link to the AOS process spreadsheet on the first post on page one of this thread.
6. See 3^^
 
1. Yes, my eligibility is based on my wife's birth country.
2. Question: Based on my CN DV 2020 EU29XXX when could I expect to be current as the numbers this year are very high?
3. Question: my wife and I are traveling over the summer and we will re-enter US early September. So should I wait 90 days before filing DS 260 and file DS260 early January 2020?
4.Question:We have re-entered US more than 5 times after receiving the F1 (NIV) last year so don't know if filing the DS 260 this time just after re-entering would create issue?
5. Question: Or should I file DS 260 few months before I become current and then after I receive email from KCC then send I-485 and other paperwork?
6. Question (no need to reply if not relevant for this thread): how to find civil surgeon who will take university medical insurance as payment?

You have already resolved the biggest concern as I was confused if my wife could file AOS as well. THANKS SO MUCH
 
asm_dv said:
1. Yes, my eligibility is based on my wife's birth country.
2. Question: Based on my CN DV 2020 EU29XXX when could I expect to be current as the numbers this year are very high?
3. Question: my wife and I are traveling over the summer and we will re-enter US early September. So should I wait 90 days before filing DS 260 and file DS260 early January 2020?
4.Question:We have re-entered US more than 5 times after receiving the F1 (NIV) last year so don't know if filing the DS 260 this time just after re-entering would create issue?
5. Question: Or should I file DS 260 few months before I become current and then after I receive email from KCC then send I-485 and other paperwork?
6. Question (no need to reply if not relevant for this thread): how to find civil surgeon who will take university medical insurance as payment?

You have already resolved the biggest concern as I was confused if my wife could file AOS as well. THANKS SO MUCH
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2. Most likely not before 2020.
3. No harm in waiting before demonstrating an immigrant intent, which is what the DS260 form submission implies.
4. See 3 ^^
5. See 3 ^^. Also refer to my previous response regarding going through the AOS process spreadsheet.
6. You most likely wouldn’t find one - however you can call the CS in your area and ask if they will accept your medical insurance in place of an actual payment from you.
 
Sorry to bother you all again (I guess you all will see me often),

As I have mentioned earlier, I am a PhD student and my tuition, health insurance are paid by university. Including tuition and scholarship my funding is around $70K a year. After tuition and other expenses gets deducted I receive around $35000 for my research work through school. US embassy gave my wife visa when I was able to show that I am able to support myself and 1 dependent with that amount.

Question: 1. So for AoS and when I file I485 do I need to submit I-134? With my current position can I prove that I am not a public charge?

I do not have a lot of savings as liquid but I am solvent and earn enough as I have a 4 years of secured funding and research position with university.
Question: 2. My bank statement balance will not show a high revolving balance! would that be an issue?

I did my Masters in Singapore and lived there for 2 years.

Question: 3. for AoS do I need to get police cert from Singapore?

Question: 4. for AoS as the new document sending bulletin requests all supporting papers by email hence only print hard copy to mail to KCC are the signed forms and the check for fees, right? Or should I send the supporting paper as well?

Question. 5. For the I485 filing do I use the same photo used in DV submission or new one as by the time I file the pictures would be more than 6 months old?

much thanks in advance.
 
asm_dv said:
Sorry to bother you all again (I guess you all will see me often),

As I have mentioned earlier, I am a PhD student and my tuition, health insurance are paid by university. Including tuition and scholarship my funding is around $70K a year. After tuition and other expenses gets deducted I receive around $35000 for my research work through school. US embassy gave my wife visa when I was able to show that I am able to support myself and 1 dependent with that amount.

Question: 1. So for AoS and when I file I485 do I need to submit I-134? With my current position can I prove that I am not a public charge?

I do not have a lot of savings as liquid but I am solvent and earn enough as I have a 4 years of secured funding and research position with university.
Question: 2. My bank statement balance will not show a high revolving balance! would that be an issue?

I did my Masters in Singapore and lived there for 2 years.

Question: 3. for AoS do I need to get police cert from Singapore?

Question: 4. for AoS as the new document sending bulletin requests all supporting papers by email hence only print hard copy to mail to KCC are the signed forms and the check for fees, right? Or should I send the supporting paper as well?

Question. 5. For the I485 filing do I use the same photo used in DV submission or new one as by the time I file the pictures would be more than 6 months old?

much thanks in advance.
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1. Getting an I-134 as a back up option, especially for someone in a F1/F2 or J1/J2 is recommended. You can however take decide to chance it and see if the IO will be satisfied with your circumstances or not - your call. If you’re able to present some form of document to show the annual amount you get paid meets the poverty guideline level applicable to your family, you may be fine without an I-134.

2. See 1 ^^

3. Not required. You really need to go through the AOS process spreadsheet.

4. READ THE AOS PROCESS DOCUMENT!!! It has the step by step guidance on what to do and what is required for AOS.

5. Photos need to be recent - not more than six months old as at the time of AOS package submission.
 
Sm1smom said:
1. Getting an I-134 as a back up option, especially for someone in a F1/F2 or J1/J2 is recommended. You can however take decide to chance it and see if the IO will be satisfied with your circumstances or not - your call. If you’re able to present some form of document to show the annual amount you get paid meets the poverty guideline level applicable to your family, you may be fine without an I-134.

2. See 1 ^^

3. Not required. You really need to go through the AOS process spreadsheet.

4. READ THE AOS PROCESS DOCUMENT!!! It has the step by step guidance on what to do and what is required for AOS.

5. Photos need to be recent - not more than six months old as at the time of AOS package submission.
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Thanks. I will again go through the spreadsheet. Sorry if I have missed the details about the paperworks sending process.

I will use my university contract and offer letter, along with my pay stub, W2 and tax papers. As a backup my brother is a permanent resident and has enough income to support so he can sign the I-134.

Thanks for clarifying the photo thing. Wasn't sure about the this from the spreadsheet.
 
Hello,

Thankyou for creating this forum

I am From Nepal with Case number AS00009***. I am student here in United States. With this high case number from Nepal Is there any chances for the interview? If yes then how long does it takes for AOS?

Sorry if the question is silly.
 
Everest Nation said:
Hello,

Thankyou for creating this forum

I am From Nepal with Case number AS00009***. I am student here in United States. With this high case number from Nepal Is there any chances for the interview? If yes then how long does it takes for AOS?

Sorry if the question is silly.
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1. I don’t know
2. Go through the AOS process spreadsheet first, then a look at the timeline spreadsheets to get an idea of the processing time applicable to your FO.
 
Hi guys! I’m happy to join this thread. I am a student on F1. My number is relatively high EU 55 something. I expect it to maybe become current next year. I have an option of waving some of the courses and finish my degree in December. Now if my number becomes current the lates in September( correct me if I am wrong) Will I have enough time to adjust status before December? Shall I wave those courses or they can help me maintain legal status longer? Great thanks in advance!
 
Also sorry for stupid question, but where can I find the AOS spreadsheet everyone refers. Can somebody post the link to it? Many thanks again.
 
Tateela_mk__ said:
Hi guys! I’m happy to join this thread. I am a student on F1. My number is relatively high EU 55 something. I expect it to maybe become current next year. I have an option of waving some of the courses and finish my degree in December. Now if my number becomes current the lates in September( correct me if I am wrong) Will I have enough time to adjust status before December? Shall I wave those courses or they can help me maintain legal status longer? Great thanks in advance!
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EU 55 something doesn’t tell us anything about your case, and everything you’ve written above is kind of difficult to follow.

DV2020 FY runs from October 2019 to September 2020. Whatever you do, make sure you remain in status at least until your AOS package gets accepted by USCIS (advisable to actually remain/maintain current status throughout the entire process).

Talk to your school to confirm impact of waving courses on your current status.
 
Tateela_mk__ said:
Also sorry for stupid question, but where can I find the AOS spreadsheet everyone refers. Can somebody post the link to it? Many thanks again.
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Link to AOS process spreadsheet is already posted on this thread - go to the first post on page one of this thread to find it.
 
Thanks for your response. In general my question is how long is the process after my number becomes current ( it’s 55k)?How many months after September do I need to get everything ready and get my card.
 
Tateela_mk__ said:
Thanks for your response. In general my question is how long is the process after my number becomes current ( it’s 55k)?How many months after September do I need to get everything ready and get my card.
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1. Processing time varies, depends on several factors such the FO, background check clearance, etc. Take a look at the timeline spreadsheets to get an idea of your potential processing time.

2. Read the timeline spreadsheet!
 
Hi, let me explain my situation. Around Aug 2018 I started a process with the company I work for to transfer to the US. My wife and I also entered the DV lotto later when it opened. As it turns out, we had our L visas approved on the day the DV results were released. My wife was selected. So since then we have relocated and we are now living in the US, but before we came here I completed the DS260s and submitted, yes I know now not to have done that >:-/

So now I have the DS260s unlocked, can't access them as site has issues, I am going to update the DS260 with our current info as in contact details and US adr, then I will let them change us from CP to AOS.

Here comes the question, will the fact that we were is South Africa at the time we found out my wife was selected, and the fact that we are in the US now on L visas affect our case at all? I understand the L visa is a duel intent visa.

Another interesting fact, we went for our visa interview the morning of 7 May, day results were released. The officer doing our interview asked my wife if she entered the DV lotto, to which she replied yes of-course. Is it possible the officer knew the result already at that stage as we were only able to get in on the 9th, two days later.
 
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