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RezaReza said:
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!
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No way! If you look at the very DV selection letter it says "Selection does not guarantee that you will receive a visa". So I guess they do not care if, for example, only 10,000 out of 50,000 diversity visa green cards are given away for a year.
 
RezaReza said:
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!
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It’s not uscis discretion, it’s law. They would need Congress to amend the legislation...highly unlikely imo. Remember you just need approval by end of FY, that’s still half a year away. It’s not impossible it gets done, we know they already prioritize DV cases at FOs because of the sunset clause, one would hope this happens again when they reopen.
 
SusieQQQ said:
It’s not uscis discretion, it’s law. They would need Congress to amend the legislation...highly unlikely imo. Remember you just need approval by end of FY, that’s still half a year away. It’s not impossible it gets done, we know they already prioritize DV cases at FOs because of the sunset clause, one would hope this happens again when they reopen.
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How likely is it to approve cases without scheduling an interview? I know rare cases, not DV lottery cases, when an applicant didn't have an interview and their application was approved. And if I don't include my medical form and tax return transcript in my AOS package how will they request for these documents if accepting-without-interview action is to be put forth?
 
Hi,

I want to cry!!!!!!!
Finally current and USCIS decide to close :confused:.
So at this point my question is: I have all the documents ready to be send, but I was waiting at least April to try to avoid early filing and rejection of the case.
Now make any sense to send it in April, or it is better to wait that they re-open, also because I will be unable to do the biometric.so now what?wait?
 
RahulSingh1 said:
How likely is it to approve cases without scheduling an interview? I know rare cases, not DV lottery cases, when an applicant didn't have an interview and their application was approved. And if I don't include my medical form and tax return transcript in my AOS package how will they request for these documents if accepting-without-interview action is to be put forth?
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We have seen VERY rarely, in my recollection, DV cases approved here without interview. I don't know if there is any kind of pattern to these, mom may have a better idea. I don't see how you could get such approval without including all the necessary documents in your package.
 
alessia878 said:
Hi,

I want to cry!!!!!!!
Finally current and USCIS decide to close :confused:.
So at this point my question is: I have all the documents ready to be send, but I was waiting at least April to try to avoid early filing and rejection of the case.
Now make any sense to send it in April, or it is better to wait that they re-open, also because I will be unable to do the biometric.so now what?wait?
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You are mistaken. No one said you cannot file your application. USCIS offices are still open and operating as normal. They have just cancelled in-person interviews to protect their staff and people from spreading the virus by being in close proximity to each other.
 
skip1 said:
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!
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1. While it is usually better to already have OPT in place (if applicable) prior to AOS or immigrant intent declaration, I’m not aware of any situation applying for OPT following AOS application has had a negative impact on the OPT approval.

2. Start by contacting KCC letting them know you’re switching from CP to AOS (I normally recommend making contact via email to create a paper record of the request). Go through the AOS process spreadsheet for a step by step guidance on AOS process.
 
RezaReza said:
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!
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The FY will not be extended for any reason.
 
RahulSingh1 said:
How likely is it to approve cases without scheduling an interview? I know rare cases, not DV lottery cases, when an applicant didn't have an interview and their application was approved. And if I don't include my medical form and tax return transcript in my AOS package how will they request for these documents if accepting-without-interview action is to be put forth?
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A few DV cases have been approved in the past without an interview. Sending in a front loaded (complete) package makes it easy for an IO that is considering approve an AOS petition without an interview. You can forget about them sending you an RFE for required documents not included in your original submission in order to approve your petition without an interview.

Some IOs will not hesitate in issuing a denial as a result of missing document in place of sending an RFE - they’ve been authorized to view incomplete packages as “space holders” and subsequently deny those in an effort to reduce prolonged processing time.
 
RahulSingh1 said:
You are mistaken. No one said you cannot file your application. USCIS offices are still open and operating as normal. They have just cancelled in-person interviews to protect their staff and people from spreading the virus by being in close proximity to each other.
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This is correct, USCIS specifically said "USCIS staff will continue to perform duties that do not involve contact with the public.".
 
Sm1smom said:
1. While it is usually better to already have OPT in place (if applicable) prior to AOS or immigrant intent declaration, I’m not aware of any situation applying for OPT following AOS application has had a negative impact on the OPT approval.

2. Start by contacting KCC letting them know you’re switching from CP to AOS (I normally recommend making contact via email to create a paper record of the request). Go through the AOS process spreadsheet for a step by step guidance on AOS process.
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Thank you so much.
 
RahulSingh1 said:
You are mistaken. No one said you cannot file your application. USCIS offices are still open and operating as normal. They have just cancelled in-person interviews to protect their staff and people from spreading the virus by being in close proximity to each other.
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right! you are in right!
But the problem is the same, if I filed but I cannot go for biometric appointment, is like to stop processing except for special case.
right?
Anyway thank you to answer me!
 
Hello,

I am Inter nation student and I was here in January, 2017. I have not been outside USA . For the tax purpose, am I resident alien or non resident alien?
 
Everest Nation said:
Hello,

I am Inter nation student and I was here in January, 2017. I have not been outside USA . For the tax purpose, am I resident alien or non resident alien?
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Short answer is, if you're on F1 visa, you won't be resident alien for 2019 because students need to be here for 5 years before being considered RA. So in your case, you would be RA for 2019 if you got here 2014. That was how it was for me. According to the link that mom gave, I think other student visas are the same as well.
 
Hi Mom,

My wife and I are applying for the AOS. Our case number will be current April and we already sent the package to the Chicago lockbox.Today $1225 were withdrawn and then returned back to our account again. Do you have any idea why did this happen ? they only took half the amount and then returned it why ?

Thank you,
 
Bolli said:
Hi Mom,

My wife and I are applying for the AOS. Our case number will be current April and we already sent the package to the Chicago lockbox.Today $1225 were withdrawn and then returned back to our account again. Do you have any idea why did this happen ? they only took half the amount and then returned it why ?

Thank you,
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That’s interesting. Did you send one check for both of you or you sent separate checks?
 
It has been just over a month since I filed my AOS. The check has been cashed but haven't received any other notification. Is this something I should be worried about?
 
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