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We can’t simply go by our gut feelings, or at least I try not to, without quite confirming what is acceptable or not. I don’t see anything wrong with Susie’s suggestions regarding getting another translation with a certified statement from the translator.
You are right. I sent my package with copies of translated documents a month ago and got NOA letter two weeks ago. I hope I won't get an RFE for my translated documents.
 
It was bank's cashier check and the amount of money was immediately drawn from my account. I'm not sure there is a way of checking that out.
I have sent my cashier check on April 24th and just received an email from KCC today with the second NL and saying they have received the fee. I am still waiting for the receipt. So it takes around 2 weeks.
 
It was bank's cashier check and the amount of money was immediately drawn from my account. I'm not sure there is a way of checking that out.
you can contact your bank and ask. But wait couple of more days. It will show eventually if you have followed the instructions properly.
 
I have sent my cashier check on April 24th and just received an email from KCC today with the second NL and saying they have received the fee. I am still waiting for the receipt. So it takes around 2 weeks.
Does it specifically say that they have received the fee? I have gotten a lengthy email with 2 attachments but nowhere does it state anything about receiving the fee.
 
Does it specifically say that they have received the fee? I have gotten a lengthy email with 2 attachments but nowhere does it state anything about receiving the fee.

not in the attached PDF but the actual email states:
Attached is the Adjustment Letter.

The adjustment of status fee to the Department of State has been paid. The payment of the adjustment of status fee indicates to the Kentucky Consular Center that you are residing in the United States and wish to process your case at the local USCIS office.
 
Hi, so, all numbers went current, my wife was selected and subsequent to that we moved to the US on my L1 (L2 for wife and kids). I contacted KCC, had my DS260 unlocked and changed from CP to AOS, email received to confirm.

What are the steps to follow? 1st I guess is to pay the AOS fee for each at $330. Do we make appointments for medical next?

Please help as I don't want to get this wrong.

I have the speadsheet that states which documents to get in order. Do I just follow that once medical was done? Do I have to wait for KCC to contact us? I might be moving in a month, do I update them with the new adr?

Ugh sorry all the questions, just everything you do in the US affects everything else you still have to do...

THANKS!

The spreadsheet you referenced has a step by step guidance on what you need to do. There are several tabs on it, make sure you review them all. Those steps have also been summarized in this post. KCC will not be scheduling your interview appointment, this process is solely on you.

Now regarding the moving part - moving after filing AOS is not recommended as it could lead to additional delays or denial due to being a no show. Delay in the sense that if your new home address falls under the jurisdiction of a FO different from the one which your current home address is under, USCIS will have to transfer your case file to the new FO before your petition gets adjudicated. Denial due to being a no show in the sense that you miss your bio and/or interview appointment because you never received those notifications/letters due to their being sent to your previous address.
 
not in the attached PDF but the actual email states:
Yeah, that part of the email is different for me. It says:

Indications on your DS-260 show that you wanted to adjust your status in the United States and indicate that you are residing in the United States and wish to process your case at the local United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) office.

Although I am suspecting that this is just generic mail since if anything, my DS-260 would show that I want to process this at my home country embassy since that was my original plan :D
I guess I'll wait for about a week or so and hope that I'll receive everything by then so I can have AOS package completed and sent.

Additionally, my 2NL is addressed at the old address which was the one that was provided in DS-260. I-485 will be with the new address. Is that going to be an issue?
 
An weird incident about my AOS package delivery:

2 days ago I sent by UPS to the USCIS Lockbox address for UPS delivery. Today, first UPS sent me a message that there is an exception in the delivery. Then system showed this message on tracking history

2:56PM "The receiver does not want the product and refused the delivery Chicago IL US"
3:56PM "Delivered Chicago IL US"

And in the top summary part it shows Delivery Location: Mail Room
Signed by: a persons name

Q: Why would they refuse? Any previous incident like this?
 
Your previous post didn’t point to a specific question on the I-944, so you received a generalized response in accordance.

Let’s start with what Medi-Cal is:
“Medi-Cal is California's Medicaid health care program. This program pays for a variety of medical services for children and adults with limited income and resources. Medi-Cal is supported by federal and state taxes.”

1. So yes, medi-cal can be classified as federally funded Medicaid. However question 16 is asking if you’re currently certified to receive in the future or have ever received this? If you never utilized it and are currently no longer enrolled, you can safely answer NO to question 16.

2. Question 20 is applicable to you because it asks if you’ve ever applied or certified to receive - based on what you’ve described, this is will be a YES for you if the options where a YES or NO response.

Hi Mom,
Thank you so much for clarifying this.

I just wanted to check one more thing- I was reading the note on the USCIS website on the I-944 page thats notes-

USCIS will not consider, and applicants for adjustment of status who are subject to the public charge ground of inadmissibility do not need to report, the application for, certification or approval to receive, or receipt of certain previously excluded non-cash public benefits (such as SNAP, most forms of Medicaid, and public housing) before Feb. 24, 2020. Similarly, USCIS will not consider as a heavily weighted negative factor receipt of previously included public benefits (such as SSI and TANF) before Feb. 24, 2020, in a public charge inadmissibility determination.

Am I understanding this correctly - Does this mean if you applied/were approved for Medi-cal (Medicaid) before February 24th 2020 and unenrolled before this date you do not need to note this down on the form as it was previously excluded from the public charge ground of inadmissibility?

Or should it be put it down on the form anyway?

Thanks once again.
 
An weird incident about my AOS package delivery:

2 days ago I sent by UPS to the USCIS Lockbox address for UPS delivery. Today, first UPS sent me a message that there is an exception in the delivery. Then system showed this message on tracking history

2:56PM "The receiver does not want the product and refused the delivery Chicago IL US"
3:56PM "Delivered Chicago IL US"

And in the top summary part it shows Delivery Location: Mail Room
Signed by: a persons name

Q: Why would they refuse? Any previous incident like this?
interesting. Did you send it with a receiver signature required? I am about to send it Monday and wonder if I need to set that signature is required.
 
interesting. Did you send it with a receiver signature required? I am about to send it Monday and wonder if I need to set that signature is required.
My wife sent her package on Tuesday with 1day shipping(USPS), which has the receiver's signature requirement. It was accepted without any problem.
 
Hi Mom,
Thank you so much for clarifying this.

I just wanted to check one more thing- I was reading the note on the USCIS website on the I-944 page thats notes-

USCIS will not consider, and applicants for adjustment of status who are subject to the public charge ground of inadmissibility do not need to report, the application for, certification or approval to receive, or receipt of certain previously excluded non-cash public benefits (such as SNAP, most forms of Medicaid, and public housing) before Feb. 24, 2020. Similarly, USCIS will not consider as a heavily weighted negative factor receipt of previously included public benefits (such as SSI and TANF) before Feb. 24, 2020, in a public charge inadmissibility determination.

Am I understanding this correctly - Does this mean if you applied/were approved for Medi-cal (Medicaid) before February 24th 2020 and unenrolled before this date you do not need to note this down on the form as it was previously excluded from the public charge ground of inadmissibility?

Or should it be put it down on the form anyway?

Thanks once again.

Yes that is what you’ve quoted in your post implies. However considering the applicable question on the actual form starts with “have you ever”, I would rather disclose this information upfront than run into the possibility of being accused of a misrepresentation or withholding of pertinent information. You can decide if you want to disclose it or not.
 
HI Mom.
I tried but couldn't get my tax transcript from IRS website, as it also requires a phone number verification on top of credit card. I use a family plan with my friend so the number is not under my nam. The IRS doesn't deliver tax transcript due to COVID pandemic. In this situation, is it okay to only submit the tax return that I have downloaded from Turbo tax websit?
Thanks
 
HI Mom.
I tried but couldn't get my tax transcript from IRS website, as it also requires a phone number verification on top of credit card. I use a family plan with my friend so the number is not under my nam. The IRS doesn't deliver tax transcript due to COVID pandemic. In this situation, is it okay to only submit the tax return that I have downloaded from Turbo tax websit?
Thanks

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interesting. Did you send it with a receiver signature required? I am about to send it Monday and wonder if I need to set that signature is required.

It was standard UPS 2day delivery. No signature was required as far I can tell. As it shows that it has been delivered hence I will just wait a week to see what happens I guess.
 
It was standard UPS 2day delivery. No signature was required as far I can tell. As it shows that it has been delivered hence I will just wait a week to see what happens I guess.

There is 2 address possible to send to chicago lockbox, one is only for USPS, the other for FEDEX-UPS. Did you send to the correct one? That could be why at first they didn't want to accept it, maybe...
 
Yeah, that part of the email is different for me. It says:

Indications on your DS-260 show that you wanted to adjust your status in the United States and indicate that you are residing in the United States and wish to process your case at the local United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) office.

Although I am suspecting that this is just generic mail since if anything, my DS-260 would show that I want to process this at my home country embassy since that was my original plan :D
I guess I'll wait for about a week or so and hope that I'll receive everything by then so I can have AOS package completed and sent.

Additionally, my 2NL is addressed at the old address which was the one that was provided in DS-260. I-485 will be with the new address. Is that going to be an issue?


I received by email the KCC fees confirmation payment yesterday (10 days after mailing the money order). In the email was attached the application I had mailed them with the payment, and it has a stamp at the bottom saying "paid". I did call the KCC few days before to request the receipt via email...
 
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