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DV 2021 AOS Only

Love00 said:
I have one confusion regarding the case numbers in the region and case numbers in some countries inside the region:

The visa bulleting shows a separate cut off numbers for some countries like NEPAL for instance. So, does those countries have a separate set of case numbers? For example, say ASIA has a highest case number of 40,000. Does that also apply to country like Nepal or will Nepal have a separate highest case number?

And also, if the embassies in some regions doesn't open by october of this year, will the KCC move forward with the AOS cases based on DV? And will that mean the AOS processing will be faster?

Thankyou!
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yes, for those countries listed separately they will have a different (lower) cutoff. They may or may not catch up to the region total by year end - depends on what happens in each year.

AOS cases are processed independently of those done via kcc/consulates. Their processing speed does not depend on what is happening at the consulates.
 
anasmid2020 said:
I'm on F1 Visa will be valid to Dec 2021. My Case Number is 2021AS000164**. The cut off number for Asia was 18,450 for the month of May last year. And we can send the AOS 2 months a head so about March. Do I have a chance to get the green card? What if my number become current but they take longer time to call me for interview then no visa will be available for me. Should I adjust status without leaving the United States or apply outside?
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Only you can make the decision as to which processing option is better for you. Look at the pros and cons of bother processes, and decide which option is more risky for one.
 
Love00 said:
Thanks for this spreadsheet. We really do appreciate the time and effort you are putting on to this.
I got selected for DV 2021with case number AS8XXX. What I was concerned about is:

I am on a F1 visa status which expires on december of 2021 but i am planning to graduate in may of 2021. I will have to apply for my EAD i think within march or april and will eventually have to apply for OPT. So my question is will my AOS application affect my EAD or OPT application?
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It shouldn’t affect either.
 
SusieQQQ said:
yes, for those countries listed separately they will have a different (lower) cutoff. They may or may not catch up to the region total by year end - depends on what happens in each year.

AOS cases are processed independently of those done via kcc/consulates. Their processing speed does not depend on what is happening at the consulates.
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Thanks for the reply and I have one more question, will those separately listed countries have entirely different set of case numbers?( Like how the separate regions have separate set of case numbers.)
 
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Love00 said:
Thanks for the reply and I have one more question, will those countries have entirely different case numbers? Like how the separate regions have separate set of case numbers?
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No, they will just be lower than the rest of their region.
 
Hey guys so I went through the spreadsheet and I got some questions, I would really appreciate you guys answering them:

1)On the spreadsheet, it says no PCC required, since im going back to my country this summer should I still get it from there? Just in case? Or do I have to get it from the USA? Because since I im opting for the AOS then all my documents are expected to be from the USA?

2)Do I still need to submit military documents If I never served?

3)Is dual intent visa the only way I can revert back to my F1 status in case of denial?

4)my f1 visa and passport are expiring in September/November so I would have to renew them while being back home. I know that I shouldn’t submit the DS260 until I renew them and go back to the USA. Would it slow the process for me if I submit it by the end of August?

5)although im applying for AOS which means I got to stay in the USA, can I get my medical tests in my home country, since im already going to be there during the summer? Or should go safe and do it in the usa?

6)I haven’t filed for my taxes for the last 4 years since I didn’t work. Im going to file all of them this week. Would this affect my application?

7)I have a negative credit history (that I paid off later) would this affect it also?
 
jewelmerit1995 said:
Hey guys so I went through the spreadsheet and I got some questions, I would really appreciate you guys answering them:

1)On the spreadsheet, it says no PCC required, since im going back to my country this summer should I still get it from there? Just in case? Or do I have to get it from the USA? Because since I im opting for the AOS then all my documents are expected to be from the USA?

2)Do I still need to submit military documents If I never served?

3)Is dual intent visa the only way I can revert back to my F1 status in case of denial?

4)my f1 visa and passport are expiring in September/November so I would have to renew them while being back home. I know that I shouldn’t submit the DS260 until I renew them and go back to the USA. Would it slow the process for me if I submit it by the end of August?

5)although im applying for AOS which means I got to stay in the USA, can I get my medical tests in my home country, since im already going to be there during the summer? Or should go safe and do it in the usa?

6)I haven’t filed for my taxes for the last 4 years since I didn’t work. Im going to file all of them this week. Would this affect my application?

7)I have a negative credit history (that I paid off later) would this affect it also?
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Just to clarify things, my credit score is 670 which is fair but I have 2 reports; one was paid in full and one still in the collection. I don't know how will the IO interpret this. Do you guys know how much they care about these kind of collection, if I'm able to explain for example?
 
jewelmerit1995 said:
Just to clarify things, my credit score is 670 which is fair but I have 2 reports; one was paid in full and one still in the collection. I don't know how will the IO interpret this. Do you guys know how much they care about these kind of collection, if I'm able to explain for example?
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You need to dispute the changes with credit agencies. You have plenty of time to correct everything on your credit reports.
1.no pcc is required for AOS.(if you have any arrest or court records then you should include those)
2.no
3.as long as you maintain the f1 status even after you file the aos, you can fall back to F1 in an event of denial of aos.
4.completing ds260 is not required for aos but highly recommended. Your case won't be affected if you fill it later. But remember showing an imigration intention right upon entering u.s with NIV will impact your case. Check more information about the 90 day rule.
5. Medical tests must be performed by uscis approved CS. But you can get all the required vaccine at home country and provide it to the CS.and your medical should be signed no later than 60 days by the time uscis accept your application. That's why you need to fo tge medical exam when you are close to file.
6. If your are required to file tax then you should do it.
7. You may need to explain this on the section in i944 form. When IO is reviewing your application, io will weigh the negative and positive factors on your whole package to approve or deny your application.
 
Does including an I-508 (Waiver of Certain Rights, Privileges, Exemptions, and Immunities) delay AOS processing? Enough to consider it a factor against choosing AOS if you have a high case number?
 
coffeemonster said:
Does including an I-508 (Waiver of Certain Rights, Privileges, Exemptions, and Immunities) delay AOS processing? Enough to consider it a factor against choosing AOS if you have a high case number?
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It doesn’t. Those rights still have to be waived even with CP.
 
Hello. Thank you very much for creating this awesome forum.

I am currently on F1 Visa and my case number is 2021AS00023XXX.
My passport is expiring in August 2021 and my questions are:
  1. Should I renew it before I submit my DS-260?
  2. If yes, should I use the new/old passport number when I submit DS-260 and the I-485?
 
feli2 said:
Hello. Thank you very much for creating this awesome forum.

I am currently on F1 Visa and my case number is 2021AS00023XXX.
My passport is expiring in August 2021 and my questions are:
  1. Should I renew it before I submit my DS-260?
  2. If yes, should I use the new/old passport number when I submit DS-260 and the I-485?
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1. Doesn’t matter, makes no difference. So you decide on when to renew.
2. Use the information on whichever valid passport you have as at the time of form submission.
 
rabey said:
You need to dispute the changes with credit agencies. You have plenty of time to correct everything on your credit reports.
1.no pcc is required for AOS.(if you have any arrest or court records then you should include those)
2.no
3.as long as you maintain the f1 status even after you file the aos, you can fall back to F1 in an event of denial of aos.
4.completing ds260 is not required for aos but highly recommended. Your case won't be affected if you fill it later. But remember showing an imigration intention right upon entering u.s with NIV will impact your case. Check more information about the 90 day rule.
5. Medical tests must be performed by uscis approved CS. But you can get all the required vaccine at home country and provide it to the CS.and your medical should be signed no later than 60 days by the time uscis accept your application. That's why you need to fo tge medical exam when you are close to file.
6. If your are required to file tax then you should do it.
7. You may need to explain this on the section in i944 form. When IO is reviewing your application, io will weigh the negative and positive factors on your whole package to approve or deny your application.
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Thank you for your answers, I appreciate you taking time to answer them.

1)I was honestly unaware of this 90 days rule, this changes everything.. Let's say that my CN becomes current as soo as FY starts (October 1st) and I wait until December to start the process, would I still be good in terms of finishing on time?
2)I saw on the spreadsheet that it says that medical form should be signed no earlier than 60 days prior to AOS petition filed. what is meant by AOS petition field, when I send my AOS package or when its received?
3)in terms of my tax return, im working on them now but I'm not really knowledgable about it. How do I show tax return? do I make a copy before I mail my tax forms to IRS or do I get a receipt after I send it and I use that as tax return file?
 
jewelmerit1995 said:
Thank you for your answers, I appreciate you taking time to answer them.

1)I was honestly unaware of this 90 days rule, this changes everything.. Let's say that my CN becomes current as soo as FY starts (October 1st) and I wait until December to start the process, would I still be good in terms of finishing on time?
2)I saw on the spreadsheet that it says that medical form should be signed no earlier than 60 days prior to AOS petition filed. what is meant by AOS petition field, when I send my AOS package or when its received?
3)in terms of my tax return, im working on them now but I'm not really knowledgable about it. How do I show tax return? do I make a copy before I mail my tax forms to IRS or do I get a receipt after I send it and I use that as tax return file?
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1. Can't assure you that. Each case is different. Best thing to do is, go through the timeline tab on spreadsheet and see how well your FO handle cases. But if you check the past cases, there are many people who started processes very late but were able to got approved before deadline.
2.Neither. It'w when USCIS formally accept your package.
3. If you are not sure about tax related stuffs, you should consult tax professionals. Anyway, once IRS process your tax, you can obtain the Tax Transcript (either from online account or mail), and that tax transcript should be included in you AOS package under I-944 form. But remember, it will be your 2019 tax transcript, however, if you file or your interview schedule after Apr 15 2021., you should attached or bring tax transcript for the year 2020.
 
Hello,
My husband has been selected for DV2021, his case number is EU36*** We already fulfilled and submitted DS260 form but we have 2 problems. Since we are already living in US for my F1 status we chose AOS. But as a lot of people said Consular Processing is easier, cheaper and faster we decided to change it to Consular Processing. How can it be possible to change it, coz I cannot reopen our submitted DS260 form.

And one more question; our daughter was born here in US so she is US Citizen, but we thought we should answer 'Yes' to the question of 'Is your child immigrating to the U.S. with you?' Should I change my answer?

Thank you for the clarifications.
 
Celinozer said:
Hello,
My husband has been selected for DV2021, his case number is EU36*** We already fulfilled and submitted DS260 form but we have 2 problems. Since we are already living in US for my F1 status we chose AOS. But as a lot of people said Consular Processing is easier, cheaper and faster we decided to change it to Consular Processing. How can it be possible to change it, coz I cannot reopen our submitted DS260 form.

And one more question; our daughter was born here in US so she is US Citizen, but we thought we should answer 'Yes' to the question of 'Is your child immigrating to the U.S. with you?' Should I change my answer?

Thank you for the clarifications.
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1. Email KCC and inform them you wish to switch from AOS to CP.

2. That answer should be NO. A USC cannot migrate to the US. To change this, email KCC and request they unlock DS260 form.
 
My employer is planning to apply for my H1b this year. can they still do that? Will it be an issue to apply for H1b and AOS?
 
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