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DV 2021 AOS Only

FORESTWOOD said:
Good Afternoon,
I just changed from CP to AOS and emailed KCC to notify them about this change. Do I need to request to have my previously submitted DS-260 unlocked, so I change my request from CP to AOS on that form as well? I have my medical exam scheduled for tomorrow and submitted the DV Administrative Fee on Friday. My case has been current since this month. I will go ahead and send my AOS package once I have gathered all of the necessary documents, however I will not wait for my 2NL to receive and plan to submit it during my interview (I want to send out my AOS package asap and not lose any time waiting for my 2NL). However if I understood correctly from your spreadsheet, that shouldn't be a problem?
My last question is in regards to the A-number, I previously had a B1/2, J1 and O-1 visa, per my knowledge this means I never applied for an immigrant visa and neither would have received an Alien Registration Number in the past. As an A number only gets issued for immigration applications, correct? Do I need to leave it blank or fill out N/A for the A-number line items?
Thank you
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You need the DV receipt that might take a long time. I’m still waiting mine with no response yet
 
About my expedite request, I got this response from my field office “ Our records show that your I-485 application is currently pending adjudication. We regret that we are unable to provide you with a completion date at this time. We apologize for the delay.” what I didn’t understand is tier 2 agent said the request was forwarded to NBC, not to field office. Anyway, I really thought I would get towards the end by now given that my number was current in October. I had a lot of life changing plans for summer relying on this but I am not sure if they are important enough to push a congressional inquiry.
 
I got a call back from a tier 2 agent yesterday. He said that my application is still not ready to be scheduled for an interview, and there is nothing I can do besides waiting for the interview notification. He also said that my application should be adjudicated by September (they are aware of the deadline for DV bases AOS). It has been a long wait and I do not know how long it is going to take.
 
gg96 said:
About my expedite request, I got this response from my field office “ Our records show that your I-485 application is currently pending adjudication. We regret that we are unable to provide you with a completion date at this time. We apologize for the delay.” what I didn’t understand is tier 2 agent said the request was forwarded to NBC, not to field office. Anyway, I really thought I would get towards the end by now given that my number was current in October. I had a lot of life changing plans for summer relying on this but I am not sure if they are important enough to push a congressional inquiry.
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Not sure if you have picked up on previous discussions on this. There’s no imperative for FOs to schedule as soon as possible. Some will schedule pretty soon after they get the files, but some FOs batch DV applications (effectively meaning people with earlier current dates wait longer), and some don’t seem to treat it with any urgency until it’s closer to the end of the FY which is the only real deadline. imo you can’t really “force” them into anything with more than half of the FY left. This is one of the drawbacks of AOS.
 
Hey mom,
I filed my ds-260 back in December, however, I did not get my 2NL till now. Should I contact the kcc or wait for it? Thank you!
 
Wow_277 said:
Hey mom,
I filed my ds-260 back in December, however, I did not get my 2NL till now. Should I contact the kcc or wait for it? Thank you!
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Don’t bother contacting KCC about the 2NL. If you do, they will tell you they do not issue 2NL for AOS.
 
SusieQQQ said:
Not sure if you have picked up on previous discussions on this. There’s no imperative for FOs to schedule as soon as possible. Some will schedule pretty soon after they get the files, but some FOs batch DV applications (effectively meaning people with earlier current dates wait longer), and some don’t seem to treat it with any urgency until it’s closer to the end of the FY which is the only real deadline. imo you can’t really “force” them into anything with more than half of the FY left. This is one of the drawbacks of AOS.
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When I look at past timelines, I see my field office scheduled interview around 2 months after bio so I want to believe they won’t batch all the applications. When they say “interview is not ready to be scheduled” does it mean the background check is not complete?
 
gg96 said:
When I look at past timelines, I see my field office scheduled interview around 2 months after bio so I want to believe they won’t batch all the applications. When they say “interview is not ready to be scheduled” does it mean the background check is not complete?
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That was my assumption when I read your update. Or maybe they are still waiting for KCC to send them the file.
 
raphael1899 said:
That was my assumption when I read your update. Or maybe they are still waiting for KCC to send them the file.
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I have been a student my all life I don’t know why it is taking so long :D Mom said one can ask KCC to find out if the file has been requested. Can I request it myself if it has not been requested by the FO?
 
gg96 said:
When I look at past timelines, I see my field office scheduled interview around 2 months after bio so I want to believe they won’t batch all the applications. When they say “interview is not ready to be scheduled” does it mean the background check is not complete?
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It could mean a myriad of things - trying to decipher the "meaning" behind updates is pointless.
 
gg96 said:
I have been a student my all life I don’t know why it is taking so long :D Mom said one can ask KCC to find out if the file has been requested. Can I request it myself if it has not been requested by the FO?
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Can I request the KCC file on behalf of my IO in order to speed up my process?
No, you cannot request the KCC file on behalf of your IO. Only the IO can formally send in that request to the KCC. You however can contact the KCC to find out if your IO has requested your file from them. If file has been requested, you might want to also find out when the file was requested and if the file as been sent as requested.

Source: AOS FAQ
 
I mailed the DV Administrative fee yesterday via USPS. Regarding the Self-addressed/stamped envelope, the USPS staff told me to write the Department of state address (From) on the top left and write my own address (To) on the bottom right. Now, I'm worried whether that was the correct way to do it. Did anyone do it differently?
 
ishmog said:
I mailed the DV Administrative fee yesterday via USPS. Regarding the Self-addressed/stamped envelope, the USPS staff told me to write the Department of state address (From) on the top left and write my own address (To) on the bottom right. Now, I'm worried whether that was the correct way to do it. Did anyone do it differently?
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I think it's the correct way. The envelope will be sent FROM them TO you.
 
Question for a friend and fellow applicant. I don't know the answer because my lawyer took care of everything. Do all applicants doing AOS have to pay the DV lottery administrative fee?

EDIT: I found the answer. Thank you.
 
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ishmog said:
I mailed the DV Administrative fee yesterday via USPS. Regarding the Self-addressed/stamped envelope, the USPS staff told me to write the Department of state address (From) on the top left and write my own address (To) on the bottom right. Now, I'm worried whether that was the correct way to do it. Did anyone do it differently?
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I think it should not be a problem... however KCC never mailed me a copy instead they emailed me ..when i called to asky why i didnt recieve a mail, they said they could not find a self address enevelope -im guessing it got lost somehere !!....point is worst come to worst -they will email you one if you ask them :)
 
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