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My husband and I filed our tax jointly for 2019. In part 3.1 of Form I-944 where we list our household income, do we

1. List two of us and our incomes separately (for example I earned $15000 and he earned $20000), or
2. List two of us and our incomes combined (write $35000 for both of us), or
3. List only one of us and write down $35000 as the total income?
 
1. You’ll have to decide on your own if you want to do early filing or not, I can’t help you make that decision. Here’s the guidance that’s already available on the AOS process spreadsheet to help you decide on which option you are most comfortable with going with:
1a. You don't have to wait until the 1st day of the month that your CN becomes current before mailing out your AOS package. The package can be mailed 2 months in advance - as long as the CN falls under the numbers indicated on the Advance Notification section of the VB.
1b. Please Note: Some FOs are still denying petitions considered filed prior to the CN being current, regardless of what the Early Filing Memo says. So it's your call whether to file early based on the Memo or wait for your package to be received on the first day of the month for which your CN is current.
1c. If your FO denies your petition with or without an interview due to early filing, you have the option of filing again starting from the 1st day of the month for which your CN is current (assuming time is not a factor to contend with). You will however have to make a new payment, and may have to redo the medical exam.

2. Reach out to your CS to find out if there still open and if you can come in for for scheduled appointment or not, I can’t help with that.

3. The emailed receipt is as good as the one that comes in by mail. No need to contact KCC for a paper copy.

Thank you very much for detailed answer. I've started filling up the forms, once our AOS package will be ready I'll send it before CN becomes current. I'll keep you updated.
 
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sorry, i did my AOS fee payment which was a 330 dollar.

Did you include a SAE with your payment? If you did your receipt will eventually show up, so you have the option of waiting till it does. You can also email KCC and request a copy of the payment be emailed back to you.
 
I am DV 2020 AOS applicant and completed biometric on Jan 30. I haven't received interview notice as of now. Considering USCIS cancelling all interview appointment and my FO being Seattle (epicentre of COVID-19), can i expect welcome letter with out being interviewed? Also, DV cases are time sensitive and should be interviewed by September. What happens if the Corona virus puts seattle USCIS office closed untill next 3-4 months and i might not get interviewed? Is there a way to contact USCIS and ask them about this issue?

The current situation in the country is all new, no one has any idea how/when pending interviews can/will be resolved. Nothing else you can do at this point but to exercise some patience and wait for the FO to reopen at least.
 
My husband and I filed our tax jointly for 2019. In part 3.1 of Form I-944 where we list our household income, do we

1. List two of us and our incomes separately (for example I earned $15000 and he earned $20000), or
2. List two of us and our incomes combined (write $35000 for both of us), or
3. List only one of us and write down $35000 as the total income?

You can list each person separately and indicate their individual income.
 
USCIS is suspending in person services at all FOs and ASCs effective Mar. 18th to Apr. 1st to help curb the spread of COVID-19. Only limited emergency services will be provided during this period.

Cancellation notices to be sent to those with scheduled appointments within this period.

Read more about this update
 
Did you include a SAE with your payment? If you did your receipt will eventually show up, so you have the option of waiting till it does. You can also email KCC and request a copy of the payment be emailed back to you.
Hi again,
Thank you for your response.
I have just checked my mail box and found the mail that i was expecting mailed. the envelop included the same piece of paper that i filled in my name there and submitted with the money order which returned with a stamp on it saying paid. Just want to make sure if that is the document i have recieved is the recepit or not?
THanks
 
Hi I had a few questions. (OC18××)
I am considering changing from CP to AOS considering the world wide health crisis at the moment and I believe my in Sydney at the end of April will be postponed.
My case will become current in April and am currently in US on e2d visa.
1. My husband and I were enrolled in Medicaid for a short period of time. We never used it and unenrolled last year. We do not currently have health insurance. Will this have an affect on our application?
2. I have read through all the information and previous cases and was wondering how long AOS takes on average? I am still considering if it is a better option to wait until my interview in Sydney is rescheduled.
3. If AOS application/visa is denied will my current e2d visa be invalid?
Thanks in advance.
 
The E2 visa (stamp stamp on your passport) expiration date is irrelevant to the AOS process, that stamp is basically the document used for seeking admission into the US. Your I-94 is what matters in this process, so you have no issue with going through AOS, you’re good to go.
thank you, called the USCIS twice and they didn’t had a clue. Thank you also for the forum, the excel sheet, and thanks to britt simon for the videos. You guys help a lot!
 
I filed my tax return a month ago for the first time since my present in the U.S and it has been processed. When I was going to sign up on IRS website to get my tax return transcript the process wasn't completed since their system couldn't verify my phone number. A verification number is going to be sent by mail within 5-10 days but I am in a hurry to file my AOS by Friday. So I may not be able to include my tax return transcript in AOS package.

On form I-944 should I answer "yes" to question below?

Did you or your household member(s), whose income is being included, file a federal tax return?

or I should answer "No" and choose option below?

Plan the file the tax return before the due date for this year.
 
I filed my tax return a month ago for the first time since my present in the U.S and it has been processed. When I was going to sign up on IRS website to get my tax return transcript the process wasn't completed since their system couldn't verify my phone number. A verification number is going to be sent by mail within 5-10 days but I am in a hurry to file my AOS by Friday. So I may not be able to include my tax return transcript in AOS package.

On form I-944 should I answer "yes" to question below?

Did you or your household member(s), whose income is being included, file a federal tax return?

or I should answer "No" and choose option below?

Plan the file the tax return before the due date for this year.
Why would you answer no when you have in fact filed it? A delay getting a transcript doesn’t change that basic fact.
 
Why would you answer no when you have in fact filed it? A delay getting a transcript doesn’t change that basic fact.

Because I-944 instruction isn't clear. I guess it assumes you already have your most recent year transcript if you answer "yes".

"If you are filing Form I-944 between January 1 and April 15 of any year, and you and/or your household members have
not yet filed the current year’s federal income tax return, submit IRS transcripts for the most recent tax year. At the time
of interview on your application, an officer may request the tax return transcripts for the current tax year."
 
Because I-944 instruction isn't clear. I guess it assumes you already have your most recent year transcript if you answer "yes".

"If you are filing Form I-944 between January 1 and April 15 of any year, and you and/or your household members have
not yet filed the current year’s federal income tax return, submit IRS transcripts for the most recent tax year.
At the time
of interview
on your application, an officer may request the tax return transcripts
for the current tax year."
So you’ll obviously have the transcript when you interview. I don’t see the problem. You don’t have a prior year if I understood you right, which is what they are asking transcripts for if you haven’t filed current year yet.
Add in a note that you’re waiting for the transcript if you can’t wait the 5 days or whatever to file if it makes you more comfortable. My reading of what you posted is it’s only needed at interview.
 
Hi again,
Thank you for your response.
I have just checked my mail box and found the mail that i was expecting mailed. the envelop included the same piece of paper that i filled in my name there and submitted with the money order which returned with a stamp on it saying paid. Just want to make sure if that is the document i have recieved is the recepit or not?
THanks

Yes that is your receipt.
 
Hi I had a few questions. (OC18××)
I am considering changing from CP to AOS considering the world wide health crisis at the moment and I believe my in Sydney at the end of April will be postponed.
My case will become current in April and am currently in US on e2d visa.
1. My husband and I were enrolled in Medicaid for a short period of time. We never used it and unenrolled last year. We do not currently have health insurance. Will this have an affect on our application?
2. I have read through all the information and previous cases and was wondering how long AOS takes on average? I am still considering if it is a better option to wait until my interview in Sydney is rescheduled.
3. If AOS application/visa is denied will my current e2d visa be invalid?
Thanks in advance.

1. I don’t think anyone can accurately give you a yes or no response to your question on this. The new self sufficiency form requires you to indicate how you plan to pay for reasonably anticipated medical costs if you do not currently have health insurance in place. So if you can satisfactorily answer that or indicate you plan on buying health insurance, you should be okay.

2. Several factors determines how long AOS may take. I suggest you take a look the timeline spreadsheets to get an idea of the average processing time based on the FO with jurisdiction over your home address.

3. Your E2 remains valid if you didn’t go out of status while your AOS petition is pending.
 
Hello everyone,
Need your two cents on my situation.
I'm currently present in USA on F1. I have a rather high EU number (46***) which is the reason why I primarily decided to go for CP instead of AOS. But, with this current situation going on and embassies closing, do you think I would be better off switching from CP to AOS? I have already sent DS-260 and documents to KCC.
Thanks in advance
 
Hello everyone,
Need your two cents on my situation.
I'm currently present in USA on F1. I have a rather high EU number (46***) which is the reason why I primarily decided to go for CP instead of AOS. But, with this current situation going on and embassies closing, do you think I would be better off switching from CP to AOS? I have already sent DS-260 and documents to KCC.
Thanks in advance

I would rather not sway you one way or the other, this is something you’ll have to figure out on your own - look at the pros and cons of the two processes, take into consideration the current COVID-19 virus spread and its impact on both FOs/ASCs in the US and US embassies abroad, current administration’s anti immigration stance and their fluid policy changes, etc when making your decision on what to do.

High CNs that became current as late as September have gone through AOS successfully except for when they ran out of visas, which is not the case this FY by the way.
 
Thanks @Sm1smom for the reply.
I've got 2 more questions:
If I do decide to go through AOS, will that have bigger impact on my OPT getting approved if I miss out on GC this way? I'm planning on applying for OPT in october since I'm graduating December.
And second: what are the steps from switching from CP to AOS? Should I contact KCC directly?

Thanks!
 
Hello everyone,
I have a question. Considering the current COVID-19 virus situation and closure of the USCIS field offices, do you think there is any possibility to extend the current FY?
Thanks!
 
So you’ll obviously have the transcript when you interview. I don’t see the problem. You don’t have a prior year if I understood you right, which is what they are asking transcripts for if you haven’t filed current year yet.
Add in a note that you’re waiting for the transcript if you can’t wait the 5 days or whatever to file if it makes you more comfortable. My reading of what you posted is it’s only needed at interview.
Yes, it should be included in package but I guess I can take them with me to my interview.
 
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