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DV 2021 AOS Only

Youn said:
Hello Mom,

Questions from the Form I-134
1. I have downloaded the form I-134 from the USCIS website which expires 02/28/2021 (Form I-134 02/13/2019) is this the one to be used?
2. For question 38 on page 4 asks I intend/do not intend to make specific contributions to the support of the person named in Part 2. Which option is more strong? If one selects I do not intend to make ... named in part 2. Should any explanation be added at part 7. additional information.
3. How the sponsor can make it sound that he/she intends to fully support the beneficiary?

Thanks in advance!
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1. If the Edition date listed at the bottom of the form is 02/13/19, yes that is the currently correct form.
2. There’s no strong or weak option. Your sponsor needs to indicate the precise option that applies to their planned sponsorship based on if they only intend to make specific contributions towards supporting you or if their support is not specific/limited.
3. Your sponsor can use Part 7 of the form to clarify or indicate their type of planned support.
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DV2021 EU 14xxx
Hi Mom,
We decided to change from AOS to consular processing.
DV was filed in January 2021.
Payment $330 was sent for AOS in February. Bank check was cashed, but no receipt yet. No I-485 was filed.
What exactly should we do to continue with consular process?
Thank you!
 
@Sm1smom

Hi Mom,
My passport has two month left till expiration and my number will be current in May (can file early processing in April).
For my form DS-260, would it be problematic if I enter my current passport number which will expire in couple of months? Or should I wait till I receive my new passport (would take 2-3 weeks)?

Thank you for your help!
 
Hi Mom,
I'm the selectee with EU249** number. I want to pay the DV fee now even though the number isn't current yet. Here are several questions I'd like to ask you:
1) Is it ok to send the DV fee first and then submit DS-260 or do not submit it at all?
2) Can we use UPS or FedEx to mail the DV fee and include the corresponding service SASE as we'd like to get the tracking number?
3) If we r to decide not to submit DS-260, will we receive 2NL when the fee check is cashed?
4) Do we need to include 2NL in our AOS package?
Thank you! I appreciate your help!
 
Jkarry said:
DV2021 EU 14xxx
Hi Mom,
We decided to change from AOS to consular processing.
DV was filed in January 2021.
Payment $330 was sent for AOS in February. Bank check was cashed, but no receipt yet. No I-485 was filed.
What exactly should we do to continue with consular process?
Thank you!
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Contact KCC and request they unlock your DS260 form. Once unlocked, update the address section with your home address outside the US. After re-submitting the DS260 form, inform KCC you wish to change from AOS to CP. You’ll need to make a new payment directly to the embassy when you get scheduled for your interview there.
 
baharan2020 said:
@Sm1smom

Hi Mom,
My passport has two month left till expiration and my number will be current in May (can file early processing in April).
For my form DS-260, would it be problematic if I enter my current passport number which will expire in couple of months? Or should I wait till I receive my new passport (would take 2-3 weeks)?

Thank you for your help!
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No problem using the current passport number.
 
dapapa said:
Hi Mom,
I'm the selectee with EU249** number. I want to pay the DV fee now even though the number isn't current yet. Here are several questions I'd like to ask you:
1) Is it ok to send the DV fee first and then submit DS-260 or do not submit it at all?
2) Can we use UPS or FedEx to mail the DV fee and include the corresponding service SASE as we'd like to get the tracking number?
3) If we r to decide not to submit DS-260, will we receive 2NL when the fee check is cashed?
4) Do we need to include 2NL in our AOS package?
Thank you! I appreciate your help!
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1. Yes. Your call as to if you wish to submit the DS260 or not.
2. Yes.
3. Maybe.
4. It is recommended to do so if you have it.
 
Hello Mom,
1. Don't we need to add copies of current and past I-20s for children? It is not listed in the AOS package (tab/page 6).
2. Can we just get online copies of the tax transcript or should we request IRS for a formal tax transcript?
3. For some reason my 2019 tax return has not been processed yet. Can I just include my tax return file instead?
Thank you,
 
I have some questions about public charge now that it went back to the original rule. How do IOs decide whether an applicant who is still in graduate school as an F1 full-time student and so does not have a job is not likely to become a public charge? Assuming that no public benefit has ever been received, is it okay to show that money is regularly deposited in your account every month by your family and that it amounts to more than 125% above the poverty line? What about a bank letter that says that you have full access to a family member's bank account abroad in which there's a substantial amount of money?

What would an unemployed student have to show to satisfy the IO?
 
Hi Mom,

I have a question. As far as I could understand, we do not have to file I944 now. I also don't see anything that says we should submit our tax forms in USCIS website. But the "AOS Process and Documents" spreadsheet says that I have to put my tax files as supporting documents. I do not want to do that. Is it still required? Would it be okay if I do not add my tax forms as supporting documents?

Thank you!
 
Question: I saw on the I485 instructions that if I have ever held a J1 visa in the present or in the past, I must also send a copie of the visa itself and the DS2019, I don't have access to my old DS2019 anymore, does anyone have any idea if I can get a copy?
 
raphael1899 said:
I have some questions about public charge now that it went back to the original rule. How do IOs decide whether an applicant who is still in graduate school as an F1 full-time student and so does not have a job is not likely to become a public charge? Assuming that no public benefit has ever been received, is it okay to show that money is regularly deposited in your account every month by your family and that it amounts to more than 125% above the poverty line? What about a bank letter that says that you have full access to a family member's bank account abroad in which there's a substantial amount of money?

What would an unemployed student have to show to satisfy the IO?
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Money from family abroad is not really a help. There is no guarantee of anything ongoing and no local source.

They look at things holistically. As an example, and without wanting to get into a discussion about details, a graduate studying some obscure branch of philosophy and one in a highly in demand STEM field will be looked at differently. Generally a decent education is a positive. An i134 always helps.
 
SusieQQQ said:
Money from family abroad is not really a help. There is no guarantee of anything ongoing and no local source.

They look at things holistically. As an example, and without wanting to get into a discussion about details, a graduate studying some obscure branch of philosophy and one in a highly in demand STEM field will be looked at differently. Generally a decent education is a positive. An i134 always helps.
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I understand. What would you suggest to someone who does not have a sponsor for an i134? Should I transfer funds I have abroad to my bank account in the US?
 
Hi Mom,

Would it be possible that they would not need my tax forms? If I send my files without tax forms, can that be accepted or will they definitely look for tax files?

Thank you!
 
raphael1899 said:
I understand. What would you suggest to someone who does not have a sponsor for an i134? Should I transfer funds I have abroad to my bank account in the US?
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You asked this before didn’t you? Or maybe someone asked the exact same thing yesterday which mom answered.
 
Hi All, I am currently on F2 visa, enrolled in an online MS program as a half time student. The university offered me Graduate Assistantship to start this May.

My CN is EU12xxx, so I am considering early filing at near end of the March.

My question: Do you think I can apply for F1 visa concurrently with AoS application to be able to start working in May?
 
Sm1smom said:
If VA is your permanent home address, then that’s what you should list under mailing address section. If you list your PA address and your interview is scheduled for after your departure from PA, the PA FO will need to transfer your case file o the VA FO as your address will no longer be under the PA FO’s jurisdiction.
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Thank you for your prompt reply.
how about if I am still living in PA at the time of interview. Should I put the PA address in the physical address section and my VA address in the mailing address, or should I just not list my PA address at all in the i-485.
I am just worried it will cause me problems :(
 
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