Aabdelhafiz
New Member
Sorry Mom, I was not clear about my questions when I asked for your advice and I am not sure if I can edit the old post.
DV 2021 AOS Only
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anasmid2020
Active Member
I’m still waiting my DV fee receipt. I’m worried from more delays. I sent it on feb 24 and no response from the kcc or receipt back yet. I will issue anothe cashier check. Can any one tell me experience? What’s average time to get the receipt back?
Coffee&Books
Active Member
I also have one more question in addition to the two I posted previously. When we write a check to USCIS, are the application fee and biometric fee included in one check ($1225), or should we send two separate checks?
jasperrrr.c
Active Member
@anasmid2020 Did you check whether your check was cashed? (No pun intended).
DV21AS21***
Member
Hi , I am in the process of preparing my I-485 with my husband who is a derivative applicant.
1) For Part 2 in the form, which box should the derivative applicant check? 8.a. - diversity visa program?
2) For Part 3 Address History, if we've been living physically in the US for more than five years, do we still need to provide address outside the US where we lived for more than one year?
1) For Part 2 in the form, which box should the derivative applicant check? 8.a. - diversity visa program?
2) For Part 3 Address History, if we've been living physically in the US for more than five years, do we still need to provide address outside the US where we lived for more than one year?
One check is fine.
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
1. That is a call you’ll have to make on your own - you already know the pros and cons of early filing, if you don’t already know, then I recommend you take a look at the AOS process spreadsheet where that has been detailed.
2. Your medical is no longer valid if it was signed over 60 days ago. The signature on the medical exam needs to be within 60 days of when the AOS package is received by the Chicago Lockbox.
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
No impact.
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
Didn’t you state the payment package was still in transit as at Tuesday (4 days ago) and you’re already complying about no response from KCC?
Anyway, it is normal for the payment receipt to take about two months or more, it’s not even up to one month since you sent in your payment. Rather than rush into issuing another payment, exercise some patience, take a look at the timeline spreadsheet to get an idea of how long others have waited to get the payment receipt. In addition, you can check to see if your payment has been cashed.
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
One check for both the I-485 and bio is fine.
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
1. Yes
2. I think you should be able to figure this out on your own - the instruction says “provide physical addresses for everywhere you have lived during the last five years ...”
Coffee&Books
Active Member
Thank you for your response!
I have one more additional question. Since I'm employed in the US, I will attach my employment verification letter, W2s, and pay stubs. However, do you recommend that I send tax transcripts and bank statements? I know that the public charge rule is out, and we do not need to attach form I-944.
I have one more additional question. Since I'm employed in the US, I will attach my employment verification letter, W2s, and pay stubs. However, do you recommend that I send tax transcripts and bank statements? I know that the public charge rule is out, and we do not need to attach form I-944.
ishmog
Well-Known Member
Hi everyone, I need some clarification regarding the long form Birth Certificate format requirement by USCIS. Is it the same as the first original certificate that my parents obtained when I was born or should I get a new one issued from my country's social security service. The original one is no longer used in my country and there is a new format in A4 paper size. My mom was going to get the new one and ship it to my address. But now, I'm confused which one I should include in my AOS package.
SusieQQQ
Well-Known Member
How would anyone here know what ”the original one“ in your country is when you don’t even say what country?!
Anyway if you read the instructions it makes it clear what the long form is, it’s nothing to do with what was issued when or what size paper it is issued on. If what you have does not conform, get a new one.
Prepare Supporting Documents
The certificate must contain the:
- Person's date of birth;
- Person's place of birth;
- Names of both parents; and,
- Annotation by the appropriate authority indicating that it is an extract from the official records.
ishmog
Well-Known Member
How would anyone here know what ”the original one“ in your country is when you don’t even say what country?!
Anyway if you read the instructions it makes it clear what the long form is, it’s nothing to do with what was issued when or what size paper it is issued on. If what you have does not conform, get a new one.
Prepare Supporting Documents
travel.state.gov
The certificate must contain the:
- Person's date of birth;
- Person's place of birth;
- Names of both parents; and,
- Annotation by the appropriate authority indicating that it is an extract from the official records.
I'm sorry. I'm from Mauritius.
Coffee&Books
Active Member
Form I-485 question 61 "Are you exempt from the public charge ground of inadmissibility?"
Since USCIS will not request form I-944 anymore, should this question be left blank?
Since USCIS will not request form I-944 anymore, should this question be left blank?
SusieQQQ
Well-Known Member
It’s not really relevant, you read the rest of the post and understand what needs to be submitted, right? (PS we had visited Mauritius a few times before.. loved it...too far now sadly)
NO, you need to answer it. DV is not exempt from public charge. As has been stated a number of times already on this thread, you still need to show you won’t be a public charge regardless of this particular form having been abandoned.
ishmog
Well-Known Member
Thank you @SusieQQQ . It looks that they need my original birth certificate at the time of my birth cause it has all the information that they are looking for. I will have my mom ship both the original and the new updated format that's currently being used in my country. It's a little risky to ship original documents but I don't have any option. I'm glad you had a great time in Mauritius. It's always a pleasure to hear good things about our small island lol.
SusieQQQ
Well-Known Member
Try get her to DHL/FedEx it, I know it’s expensive but for peace of mind worth it
what I would say, if the original is handwritten definitely try get a new one. It is not usually stated that they don’t accept handwritten but in practice this can be the case.
ishmog
Well-Known Member
Yeah, you're right. I'll tell her to go with DHL or FedEx. As it so happens, the original one is handwritten which means I will have to send the new format. I did not know that USCIS doesn't accept handwritten documents even if it's original. Thank you for that information. I appreciate your advice and help.