DV 2020 AOS Only

[RahulSingh1]

You have the choice of providing what the spreadsheet recommends or not, remember the spreadsheet is not an official guideline - it is a guide put together based on the experiences of others who already went through the process. So your call if you want to include your HS Diploma or simply go with what you currently have. My thoughts on what to do are already listed on the spreadsheet.

New public charge rule demands all degrees earned to be submitted as evidence along with Form I-944. I-944 instruction says:

"If it is available, you must provide evidence of any degrees or certifications received, such as transcripts, diplomas, degrees, and trade profession
certificates or equivalent (if this evidence is unavailable, you should provide an explanation and, if possible, evidence of unavailability such as a letter from the issuing institution). Foreign education should include an evaluation of equivalency to education or degrees acquired at accredited colleges, universities, or educational institutions in the United States."

 

[svgnhk]

hi ı have sent my packeage to chicago locbox and according to usps they have received at 18 february.

1.now do ı have to wait for NOA or is there anything ı should do ?
2.how long usualy takes to receive NOA?

 

[Gata2203]

1. Yes.
2. I would recommend erring on the side of caution and mentioning them.
3. “Checking it in advance” how?

Thank you very much @Sm1smom,

Two minor questions I have:

1. SSN: I've been to the United States first time under J1 Visa (Camp counselor back in 2004), so I got my SSN (and I guess I just lost it at that time and I do not have it in my files and I cannot retrieve it from my past employer...), so TECHNICALLY I do have it but because I am now F2 Visa holder, Social Security Authority could not give that to me and issued a denial letter (I needed that for submitting the documents for my driving licence application in NJ).
In this case, bearing in mind that I have it (in SSA system) but cannot use it, how do I proceed? How do I say that (the aforesaid) in AoS application package?

2. Do I send the whole package to Chicago lockbox anyways and they then would allocate and prepare for the FO which I relate to?

thank you again!

 

[Sm1smom]

hi ı have sent my packeage to chicago locbox and according to usps they have received at 18 february.

1.now do ı have to wait for NOA or is there anything ı should do ?
2.how long usualy takes to receive NOA?

1. Yes, you wait.
2. Refer to the timeline spreadsheets to an idea the average wait time.

 

[Sm1smom]

Thank you very much @Sm1smom,

Two minor questions I have:

1. SSN: I've been to the United States first time under J1 Visa (Camp counselor back in 2004), so I got my SSN (and I guess I just lost it at that time and I do not have it in my files and I cannot retrieve it from my past employer...), so TECHNICALLY I do have it but because I am now F2 Visa holder, Social Security Authority could not give that to me and issued a denial letter (I needed that for submitting the documents for my driving licence application in NJ).
In this case, bearing in mind that I have it (in SSA system) but cannot use it, how do I proceed? How do I say that (the aforesaid) in AoS application package?

2. Do I send the whole package to Chicago lockbox anyways and they then would allocate and prepare for the FO which I relate to?

thank you again!

1. Leave the SSN section blank.
2. Yes send the package to the Chicago lockbox, SSN is not required for determining your applicable FO.

After GC approval, you approach the SSA office with your GC and request a replacement SSN card - same (your old) number will be assigned at that point.

 

[Gata2203]

1. Leave the SSN section blank.
2. Yes send the package to the Chicago lockbox, SSN is not required for determining your applicable FO.

After GC approval, you approach the SSA office with your GC and request a replacement SSN card - same (your old) number will be assigned at that point.

dear Mom @Sm1smom ,

thank you so much, very helpful!! Appreciate that.

 

[Daveid]

Hi,
as a quick question, do we people who want to do AOS here have to submit the required further documents to the KCC? i called them this morning they told me applicant who would do the AOS dont require to submit those documents. But they are important upon interview with USCIS. is it a new information or it has been like this.
THank you

 

[Sm1smom]

Hi,
as a quick question, do we people who want to do AOS here have to submit the required further documents to the KCC? i called them this morning they told me applicant who would do the AOS dont require to submit those documents. But they are important upon interview with USCIS. is it a new information or it has been like this.
THank you

Additional documents submission is not required for AOSers.

 

[suemen]

An update about the injunction in Illinois: seems like it's lifted. From the I-485 website:

"On Feb. 21, 2020, the Supreme Court stayed the statewide injunction issued by the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois affecting Illinois filers. USCIS will implement the Inadmissibility on Public Charge Grounds final rule nationwide, including in Illinois, on Feb. 24, 2020."

 

[Daveid]

Additional documents submission is not required for AOSers.

Thank you for your response.
what do i have to do as a next? i have recieved the email asking for AOS and instruction of how to pay the fee. I think it was the 2nl that i have received and now time to wait for my number to be current or are there things that i have to do? thank you agian

 

[Sm1smom]

An update about the injunction in Illinois: seems like it's lifted. From the I-485 website:

"On Feb. 21, 2020, the Supreme Court stayed the statewide injunction issued by the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois affecting Illinois filers. USCIS will implement the Inadmissibility on Public Charge Grounds final rule nationwide, including in Illinois, on Feb. 24, 2020."

Yup! Posted about this on Saturday. That particular post was actually addressed to you as a matter of fact.

 

[Sm1smom]

Thank you for your response.
what do i have to do as a next? i have recieved the email asking for AOS and instruction of how to pay the fee. I think it was the 2nl that i have received and now time to wait for my number to be current or are there things that i have to do? thank you agian

Go through the AOS process spreadsheet - you’ll find the link to it on the first post on page one of this thread.

 

[suemen]

Yup! Posted about this on Saturday. That particular post was actually addressed to you as a matter of fact.

Oh, thank you. I didn't notice that.

 

[americanvisa]

Hi,

I was on OPT when I won the 2020 DV lottery. My number was current on October and I had my biometrics appointment on October 31st. Since then, I was sent an employment authorization card with advance parole in mid January but there is still no information about an interview. How long does it usually take between receiving the EAD and having an interview set? Should I reach out to USCIS about the status of my case?

Thanks!

 

[alessia878]

Hi,

I was reading again the spreadsheet, and I realize that in reality the I-765 is not obligatory, right?
I am with a H1B that is going to expired in 2023, so it is fine to not include this form in the package?
and another question:
I filled my forms( i485/i693/i765,i131) and my wife filled out the same under her name and like derivate, expect for the i944 co-filed!
should we filled out together all?

thanks

 

[Sm1smom]

Hi,

I was on OPT when I won the 2020 DV lottery. My number was current on October and I had my biometrics appointment on October 31st. Since then, I was sent an employment authorization card with advance parole in mid January but there is still no information about an interview. How long does it usually take between receiving the EAD and having an interview set? Should I reach out to USCIS about the status of my case?

Thanks!

Interview schedule is not related to when or if EAD is approved.

Interview schedule is tied to your applicable FO’s workload, your background check completion may also play a role in when you get scheduled for an interview.

You should take a look at the timeline spreadsheets (links to those are on the AOS process spreadsheet which is linked to the first post on page one of this thread) to get an idea of your FOs average processing time for DV based AOS petitions.

 

[Sm1smom]

Hi,

I was reading again the spreadsheet, and I realize that in reality the I-765 is not obligatory, right?
I am with a H1B that is going to expired in 2023, so it is fine to not include this form in the package?
and another question:
I filled my forms( i485/i693/i765,i131) and my wife filled out the same under her name and like derivate, expect for the i944 co-filed!
should we filled out together all?

thanks

1. Yes.
2. Yes.
3. Each form including the I-944 should be separately filled out.

 

[alessia878]

thanks!

 

[svgnhk]

Hi ı just got text from USCIS which say they received my case and they sent me 2 receipt number and ı check them from case status onine page.

first one is saying that they accept my fingerprint fee for I-485 form
second one says they receiived my I-765 form for employment

my question : there is nothing says that they accept other 1140 dolars fee so am ı gonna received another one or first letter will be enough ?

thank you.

 

[Kentavar2397]

Hello guys! This is an amazing place filled with so much helpful information. I was curious about the automatic email I received from KCC 3 months ago about sending them a copy of my documents. I'm pretty sure I read somewhere that this is mainly for CP applicants, but still wanted to verify if someone is aware, do I still have to email them my documents even if I plan on doing AOS?
Thank you