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DV 2021 ALL SELECTEES

Good Morning everyone,
I was a DV 2021 selectees and after submitting DS-260 and the supporting documents I did not get any answer so i thought it was over and the fiscal year ended and now I am planning to study on the US with an F-1 visas but I was refused 2 times because I was a DV lottery selectees so the officer said that I have an intent of immigration. What can I do???????

Thanks.
 
QueenS said:
Hi dears,
Sorry if the question has been already asked but just wondering how long takes the full process getting the green card once we reached US
We’ve got our visa on last September and we are planning to go to LA for 1 week next week to activate our green card before our visa expires .
I am a bit stressed and have a couple of questions:
1. Is everything done at the airport ?
2. Do we have to go to any immigrant office once outside ?
3. Can we stay only 1 week in the US and get our green card later ? (We are planning to move definitely to US by next May 2022)
4. How should we pay the immigrant fee ? 5. Is there any other expenses for the green card processes ?
Thanks in advance for your help
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1. This question about “everything” is rather vague or too broad to be answered. Please be specific.
2. No, usually not.
3. Yes.
4. The embassy should have included the instructions with your visa/passport. Anyway go through the below link for further guidance on that.
5. No.

USCIS - Immigrant Fee - USCIS Immigrant Fee

my.uscis.gov
 
RAJONASANDRATRA said:
Good Morning everyone,
I was a DV 2021 selectees and after submitting DS-260 and the supporting documents I did not get any answer so i thought it was over and the fiscal year ended and now I am planning to study on the US with an F-1 visas but I was refused 2 times because I was a DV lottery selectees so the officer said that I have an intent of immigration. What can I do???????

Thanks.
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A previously demonstrated immigrant intent makes it hard to be issued with a NIV, the FY being over does not override the demonstrated immigrant intent.

The CO will need to be convinced you no longer harbor an immigrant intent and will depart from the US at the end of study before they can/will issue you with a NIV. You’ll need to demonstrate you have strong ties/reasons to return.
 
It's so stupid that someone got denied for another visa because he won the DV. So they can also say for all the applicants that they have an immigrant intent, right? All the data is in the system? It's a BS.
 
Sm1smom said:
A previously demonstrated immigrant intent makes it hard to be issued with a NIV, the FY being over does not override the demonstrated immigrant intent.

The CO will need to be convinced you no longer harbor an immigrant intent and will depart from the US at the end of study before they can/will issue you with a NIV. You’ll need to demonstrate you have strong ties/reasons to return.
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How about derivative applicants? If parents are DV selectees, and they don't make it. Will their kids have a problem later getting a student visa? Their parents had the intention to immigrate, it's not that they had a choice as minors...
 
pablo992 said:
It's so stupid that someone got denied for another visa because he won the DV. So they can also say for all the applicants that they have an immigrant intent, right? All the data is in the system? It's a BS.
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Hmmn, nothing stupid in what happened here. No one got denied another visa because they won the DV. OP got denied a NIV due to a demonstrated immigrant intent and the inability to convince the CO they have strong ties which will ensure their return to their home country at the end of their program, not simply because they won the DV lottery.

In general, all NIV applicants are presumed to harbor an immigrant intent, the onus is therefore on them to demonstrate they have strong ties (that will necessitate their departure from the US) to overcome this presumed immigrant intent. The presumed immigrant intent becomes a demonstrated immigrant intent upon the submission of the DS260 form (which is the reason we keep telling DV selectees, especially those with high CNs to not rush into submitting the DS260 form).

As to your remark of this being stupid and BS, FYI: being selected does not constitute a demonstrated immigrant intent nor does it automatically lead to a NIV denial if no steps have been taken to initiate or process the DV selection. Also, several selectees who did submit the DS260 and were waiting to be scheduled for their interview have successfully obtained NIV during that process as a matter of fact. They were able to convince the COs of their strong ties necessitating their return back home even with the ongoing demonstrated immigrant intent.
 
Atg said:
How about derivative applicants? If parents are DV selectees, and they don't make it. Will their kids have a problem later getting a student visa? Their parents had the intention to immigrate, it's not that they had a choice as minors...
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Anyone applying for a NIV is expected to be able to demonstrate they have strong ties that will necessitate their return back home regardless of if an immigrant intent has ever been demonstrated in the past or not, or if they were minors when the immigrant intent was expressed by virtue of decisions made by their parents.

There’s something called the totality of the circumstances which is taken into consideration when decisions are being made wether to approve or deny a visa application, it is not just about an expressed or demonstrated immigrant intent alone. Each application will be reviewed and assessed on its merits or demerits. If the applicant is able to convince the CO the previously demonstrated immigrant intent no longer exists, they have strong ties to their home country, and they have the means to sustain themselves and their educational adventures without resorting to public benefits in the US, they shouldn’t have a problem with being issued with a student visa.
 
Sm1smom said:
Hmmn, nothing stupid in what happened here. No one got denied another visa because they won the DV. OP got denied a NIV due to a demonstrated immigrant intent and the inability to convince the CO they have strong ties which will ensure their return to their home country at the end of their program, not simply because they won the DV lottery.

In general, all NIV applicants are presumed to harbor an immigrant intent, the onus is therefore on them to demonstrate they have strong ties (that will necessitate their departure from the US) to overcome this presumed immigrant intent. The presumed immigrant intent becomes a demonstrated immigrant intent upon the submission of the DS260 form (which is the reason we keep telling DV selectees, especially those with high CNs to not rush into submitting the DS260 form).

As to your remark of this being stupid and BS, FYI: being selected does not constitute a demonstrated immigrant intent nor does it automatically lead to a NIV denial if no steps have been taken to initiate or process the DV selection. Also, several selectees who did submit the DS260 and were waiting to be scheduled for their interview have successfully obtained NIV during that process as a matter of fact. They were able to convince the COs of their strong ties necessitating their return back home even with the ongoing demonstrated immigrant intent.
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I understand everything but I think all the applicants "play to win", not only to participate? Of course I'm aware that not all of them will pursue the DV after winning, but technically "playing to get a DV" is also an immigrant intent. Bottom line, you depend on CO mood.
 
pablo992 said:
I understand everything but I think all the applicants "play to win", not only to participate? Of course I'm aware that not all of them will pursue the DV after winning, but technically "playing to get a DV" is also an immigrant intent. Bottom line, you depend on CO mood.
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Again, every NIV applicant is presumed to have an immigrant intent. You don’t have to submit an E-DV entry in order for you to be presumed to have an immigrant intent, it is as simple as that. However there’s a difference between “presumed” and “demonstrating” an immigrant intent. Submitting an E-DV entry does not constitute a demonstrated immigrant intent, it still falls under presumed to have an immigrant intent. Big difference between those two words.
 
Is there anyone who already entered the US for the activation but neither had your photo nor finger prints taken at the airport?
I started to worry as the officer who was in charge seemed to be an apprentice.
He said it was the first time for him to stamp on a passport page..
 
yummmmyy said:
Is there anyone who already entered the US for the activation but neither had your photo nor finger prints taken at the airport?
I started to worry as the officer who was in charge seemed to be an apprentice.
He said it was the first time for him to stamp on a passport page..
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We entered in the first week off October at LAX. Our fingerprints were not taken, however our photo was.

I was worried from reading other posts this would impact getting the physical green card, but we’ve received them today.

Our fingerprints were taken several times at the consulate interview.
 
yummmmyy said:
Is there anyone who already entered the US for the activation but neither had your photo nor finger prints taken at the airport?
I started to worry as the officer who was in charge seemed to be an apprentice.
He said it was the first time for him to stamp on a passport page..
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What was your port of entry ?
 
yummmmyy said:
Is there anyone who already entered the US for the activation but neither had your photo nor finger prints taken at the airport?
I started to worry as the officer who was in charge seemed to be an apprentice.
He said it was the first time for him to stamp on a passport page..
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They took photos of us, but no fingerprints. We both received our cards. I wouldn't worry. If the officer let you in and processed your files, then it should be okay. They don't use the fingerprint nor the photo from the airport for producing the card. I suppose you had your fingerprints taken at the consulate.

If you are still worried. You can try calling USCIS and tell the robot, that you need infopass appointment. That will connect you to an agent. Then you can ask the agent, if he sees that your documents arrived to USCIS properly and if everything is okay with your cases, they are able to check this for you. If the agent doesn't want to help because of whatever reason, I would try again to get a different agent. Mine was very helpful.

Also, when you logon to Myuscis it should have a Submitted on: xxxxxxx line, just under your case Subject. If that date is a date after your entry, then most probably your documents have arrived to USCIS properly on that date.
 
Hi All!
Probably not the most specialized forum for this, but I tried many places and many people and nobody could give me a definite answer, so I thought maybe someone has some experience with this.

We want to enroll into marketplace insurance with my wife at least for December. I would like to use the Advance premium tax credits to pay for it. We are permanent resident since September 20.

Does anyone know, if my income from my previous home country can be added to my MAGI from before September 20? As far as I know I won't need to pay taxes for that income and I don't think it even needs to be included in my tax report when I file, however if I do not include that income into my MAGI, then I won't hit the minimum poverty line income to be eligible for the tax credits.

I cannot find info on this for people who immigrated by the end of the year and nobody at marketplace or even from tax consultant companies could give me a straight answer on this.

Currently I have an approved application on the marketplace for APTC, but I included all of my annual income, even the one from before I have become a resident.

Thank you!
 
TSU said:
They took photos of us, but no fingerprints. We both received our cards. I wouldn't worry. If the officer let you in and processed your files, then it should be okay. They don't use the fingerprint nor the photo from the airport for producing the card. I suppose you had your fingerprints taken at the consulate.

If you are still worried. You can try calling USCIS and tell the robot, that you need infopass appointment. That will connect you to an agent. Then you can ask the agent, if he sees that your documents arrived to USCIS properly and if everything is okay with your cases, they are able to check this for you. If the agent doesn't want to help because of whatever reason, I would try again to get a different agent. Mine was very helpful.

Also, when you logon to Myuscis it should have a Submitted on: xxxxxxx line, just under your case Subject. If that date is a date after your entry, then most probably your documents have arrived to USCIS properly on that date.
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Yes, I had my fingerprints taken at my embassy.
I should be ok as you say just I wanted reassure myself by knowing ppl under situation like mine.
I will wait another 40 days to contact with USCIS.
As for your tax deduction matter, I would consult with a stuff form financial department in my firm or a labor and social security attorney to handle it.
Thank for your advise.
 
Seems that lots of us feel confused about the SSN
I have changed my US mailing address several times
1. DS-260
2. During the interview
3. Entering US
4. USCIS online account (my current address)
My question is, which place will SSA send my SSN to?
I have been 3 weeks and nothing is received. I called the local SSA but they said that they could not find my record.
So I made an appointment but the date was late December.
The officer mentioned that there was a risk that I would have 2 SSN. SSA would know if really there were 2 numbers, right?
 
wowongng said:
Seems that lots of us feel confused about the SSN
I have changed my US mailing address several times
1. DS-260
2. During the interview
3. Entering US
4. USCIS online account (my current address)
My question is, which place will SSA send my SSN to?
I have been 3 weeks and nothing is received. I called the local SSA but they said that they could not find my record.
So I made an appointment but the date was late December.
The officer mentioned that there was a risk that I would have 2 SSN. SSA would know if really there were 2 numbers, right?
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1. The address you provided at the POE, if it gets mailed before your December appointment.
2. The person you spoke with had no idea what they were saying. There is no risk of getting issued with 2 SSN, it never happens. Your immigration status will get verified before a SSN gets issued, if one has previously been issued, their system will show that.
 
OC2USA said:
We entered in the first week off October at LAX. Our fingerprints were not taken, however our photo was.

I was worried from reading other posts this would impact getting the physical green card, but we’ve received them today.

Our fingerprints were taken several times at the consulate interview.
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I just thought I’d add to what I posted, while they did take our photo at the POE, the photo on the physical cards is the one that we provided to the consulate at interview.
 
Hi All,

Anyone here travelled recently to US and can confirm just an Antigen Covid test is required and not PCB? So many mixed messages out there!
 
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