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Takeshi69 said:
Hi, I got selected for DV2021 and my CN is AS00012XXX. I’m hearing that CP was on pause and started interviewing recently. The bulletin says my number is in May but seems like it’ll take longer than that if I take interview in japan. I was wondering AOS could be a better choice. I currently live in the US.

I also already submitted DS260 foam, but haven’t submitted the additional documents such as birth certificate. Sending next week, but would it be a problem?
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Will what be a problem?
 
Takeshi69 said:
My number is already on the Bulletin but I haven’t sent the additional document. I thought I’m being behind.
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You’ve posted on the AOS thread where additional documents submission to KCC is not applicable hence the confusion. Please post non AOS related questions on the applicable thread in the forum.
 
Hi everyone,
My case number is current in May (and it is already published in the VB since last week).

I was wondering if any of 2021 AOSers have done early filing like 5 weeks before!? Any opinion is highly appreciated.

Copied from USCIS Website (Visa Availability Section):
"As soon as a monthly Visa Bulletin is published, anyone with a lower rank number than the rank cut-off number shown in Section C is eligible to file for adjustment of status. This provides lottery winners the opportunity to file for adjustment of status up to six or seven weeks before a visa number can actually be allocated. This gives USCIS additional time to determine your eligibility for adjustment of status before the end of the fiscal year."

Thanks
 
Milz said:
Hi everyone,
My case number is current in May (and it is already published in the VB since last week).

I was wondering if any of 2021 AOSers have done early filing like 5 weeks before!? Any opinion is highly appreciated.

Copied from USCIS Website (Visa Availability Section):
"As soon as a monthly Visa Bulletin is published, anyone with a lower rank number than the rank cut-off number shown in Section C is eligible to file for adjustment of status. This provides lottery winners the opportunity to file for adjustment of status up to six or seven weeks before a visa number can actually be allocated. This gives USCIS additional time to determine your eligibility for adjustment of status before the end of the fiscal year."

Thanks
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Yes I did ..i had no issue ( my number was within the listing in section c)
 
Milz said:
I just checked your timeline, you did like 4 weeks ahead.
I'm specifically referring to like 5-6 weeks :)
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4 weeks, 6 weeks, or 1 day early - it makes no difference. Early filing is early filing, provided the filing is done after the CN falls under the cut-off number displayed on the VB.
 
Hi. My case# is A20K. I sent out the check and received a receipt. I have three questions:
1. Should I email my documents to KCC? (BritSimon keeps saying "Everyone should send the documents in. No questions.") I assume he's referring to non-AOSers but..)
2. Should I do the early filing?
3. Assuming that everyone becomes current in June, should I go get my medical in April before the June numbers are out?

Thank you.
 
Milz said:
Good afternoon folks,

Since many of you guys might be students (like myself) and care about financial issues, I'd like to share my experience about CS here.

I already had confirmed the costs upfront with CS (something like 350$); Today, I talked to them again and asked for any possible discount in case I bring my lab tests. They told me that the cost would be 150$ if I provide the following:

- Syphilis blood test
- Quantiferon (TB test)
- Gonorrhoeae Urine test
- Vaccination records (TDAP, Flu, and MMR are free in Walgreens/Costco pharmacies with most university insurances)

The first 3 tests are covered through my university insurance. So, please do the same before checking in to the CS for your medical appointment.

Cheers,
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Hi Milz,

I remember your post and come back and read it again :)

I am planning to do the medical examination. I have university insurance (United Student blabla). I just added my wife too.

How did you do the lab tests before seeing a doctor?

In my country, everybody gets all the vaccinations until highschool. however, I have no record of my vaccination. Do doctors do a test to understand which type of vaccines we have already?

The place I live, CS charges around $315, and I think nothing included. I decided to go to NYC as I find much cheaper places. What should l do beforehand?

Some say do not do any vaccines until you see a doctor. Some say do all the vaccines and labs and go to see a doctor. But do doctors accept test results before seeing us?

If anyone besides Milz wants to suggest some ways, feel free to do so.

Btw, I also read that immigration medical expenses should not be covered by health insurance. How comes? I mean if I cannot use my insurance, why do I have it? I get that we should pay a fee to doctors, but labs and vaccines should be covered, am I misinformed?

The Health system is crazy in the US even with insurance.
 
teitake said:
Hi. My case# is A20K. I sent out the check and received a receipt. I have three questions:
1. Should I email my documents to KCC? (BritSimon keeps saying "Everyone should send the documents in. No questions.") I assume he's referring to non-AOSers but..)
2. Should I do the early filing?
3. Assuming that everyone becomes current in June, should I go get my medical in April before the June numbers are out?

Thank you.
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1. Simon’s recommendation about everyone sending in their documents has to do with those processing CP. If you’re processing AOS, you don’t send in your documents to KCC.
2. That’s a call you’ll have to make on your own - take a look at the AOS process spreadsheet for more early filing.
3. Your medical must be 60 days old or less as at the time the Chicago Lockbox accepts your AOS package, so it certainly doesn’t make any sense to go do the medical now when your CN is not yet current - you can’t go by the rumor of all CNs becoming current in June.

I highly recommend you spend some time going over the AOS process spreadsheet to enhance your understanding of what the process involves.
 
onero said:
Hi Milz,

I remember your post and come back and read it again :)

I am planning to do the medical examination. I have university insurance (United Student blabla). I just added my wife too.

How did you do the lab tests before seeing a doctor?

In my country, everybody gets all the vaccinations until highschool. however, I have no record of my vaccination. Do doctors do a test to understand which type of vaccines we have already?

The place I live, CS charges around $315, and I think nothing included. I decided to go to NYC as I find much cheaper places. What should l do beforehand?

Some say do not do any vaccines until you see a doctor. Some say do all the vaccines and labs and go to see a doctor. But do doctors accept test results before seeing us?

If anyone besides Milz wants to suggest some ways, feel free to do so.

Btw, I also read that immigration medical expenses should not be covered by health insurance. How comes? I mean if I cannot use my insurance, why do I have it? I get that we should pay a fee to doctors, but labs and vaccines should be covered, am I misinformed?

The Health system is crazy in the US even with insurance.
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Take a look at the Medical Exam tab of the AOS process spreadsheet.
 
ollie-o said:
YouTube Live Q&A from the USCIS youtube channel:

At 13:50 he says he expects all DV categories to become current in 2021 by June!
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Britsimon said some very interesting things about Oppenheim's statement in his recent YouTube live. It is unclear how Oppenheim predicted that all regions will go current.
 
onero said:
Hi Milz,

I remember your post and come back and read it again :)

I am planning to do the medical examination. I have university insurance (United Student blabla). I just added my wife too.

How did you do the lab tests before seeing a doctor?

In my country, everybody gets all the vaccinations until highschool. however, I have no record of my vaccination. Do doctors do a test to understand which type of vaccines we have already?

The place I live, CS charges around $315, and I think nothing included. I decided to go to NYC as I find much cheaper places. What should l do beforehand?

Some say do not do any vaccines until you see a doctor. Some say do all the vaccines and labs and go to see a doctor. But do doctors accept test results before seeing us?

If anyone besides Milz wants to suggest some ways, feel free to do so.

Btw, I also read that immigration medical expenses should not be covered by health insurance. How comes? I mean if I cannot use my insurance, why do I have it? I get that we should pay a fee to doctors, but labs and vaccines should be covered, am I misinformed?

The Health system is crazy in the US even with insurance.
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(As Mom said, just refer to the relevant AOS spreadsheet and you'll find all documents.)

Since I had no record of my past vaccinations with me, I just did the vaccinations which all were covered by my university insurance (Costco, Walgreens pharmacies)!
About the CS: Apparently there's no unified standard about the costs! I just called plenty of CSs till I found the right one who was willing to charge like 150$ (with all vaccinations and blood test already done by myself). So I asked my MD to run the blood/urine tests and explained why I need these. He was so kind and willing to do so.

That's the whole story; hopefully it helps.
 
Based on April Visa Bulletin Youtube live with USCIS all numbers will become current by June (14:00). So based on your knowledge of USCIS, should we expect that it will happen by June? And if it happens and my number will become current by June, does it mean that I will be invited to the interview with 99.99% probability?

Thank you!
 
Generous said:
Based on April Visa Bulletin Youtube live with USCIS all numbers will become current by June (14:00). So based on your knowledge of USCIS, should we expect that it will happen by June? And if it happens and my number will become current by June, does it mean that I will be invited to the interview with 99.99% probability?

Thank you!
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BritSimon clarified what he thinks that statement means. I would watch his live.

 
Generous said:
Based on April Visa Bulletin Youtube live with USCIS all numbers will become current by June (14:00). So based on your knowledge of USCIS, should we expect that it will happen by June? And if it happens and my number will become current by June, does it mean that I will be invited to the interview with 99.99% probability?

Thank you!
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I don’t go by rumors and I don’t do probability.
 
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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Hello, I am sorry but I have not mailed a check before. Could I know where I should exactly write/mention the case number in the cheque/moneyorder? since state.gov says that "Please include your DV case number on your cashier’s check or postal money order."
 
Sm1smom said:
1. Simon’s recommendation about everyone sending in their documents has to do with those processing CP. If you’re processing AOS, you don’t send in your documents to KCC.
2. That’s a call you’ll have to make on your own - take a look at the AOS process spreadsheet for more early filing.
3. Your medical must be 60 days old or less as at the time the Chicago Lockbox accepts your AOS package, so it certainly doesn’t make any sense to go do the medical now when your CN is not yet current - you can’t go by the rumor of all CNs becoming current in June.

I highly recommend you spend some time going over the AOS process spreadsheet to enhance your understanding of what the process involves.
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Thank you. I've read through the spreadsheet. My understanding is that there is a chance that it is not accepted in which case I have to refile resulting in delay and double the cost.
My concern is that unless all the numbers are going to be current, I don't think I will ever going to be able to file. But at the same time, if all the numbers are current as early as June, the sooner you file, the more chances you'll have getting the interview.

Do you have a recommendation as to at what point I should schedule for the medical?
 
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