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Hello,
I travelled to the US in 2013 with a now expired passport and now expired F-1, and have since maintained the same status continuously with I-20s.
I most recently entered the US with a new passport along with a new F-1 visa (both renewed in 2018).

1). Do I need to include a copy of the original expired F-1 which I entered with? The spreadsheet says 'copy of visa', so I wonder if we should include more than just the current visa.
2). In the case I do include the older F-1 visa copy, should I also include a copy of expired passport bio page?

Thank you again in advance.
 
justinchuenyen said:
Hello,
I travelled to the US in 2013 with a now expired passport and now expired F-1, and have since maintained the same status continuously with I-20s.
I most recently entered the US with a new passport along with a new F-1 visa (both renewed in 2018).

1). Do I need to include a copy of the original expired F-1 which I entered with? The spreadsheet says 'copy of visa', so I wonder if we should include more than just the current visa.
2). In the case I do include the older F-1 visa copy, should I also include a copy of expired passport bio page?

Thank you again in advance.
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That is what I did. I also renewed both my passport and my visa and sent copies of my expired ones.
 
justinchuenyen said:
Hello,
I travelled to the US in 2013 with a now expired passport and now expired F-1, and have since maintained the same status continuously with I-20s.
I most recently entered the US with a new passport along with a new F-1 visa (both renewed in 2018).

1). Do I need to include a copy of the original expired F-1 which I entered with? The spreadsheet says 'copy of visa', so I wonder if we should include more than just the current visa.
2). In the case I do include the older F-1 visa copy, should I also include a copy of expired passport bio page?

Thank you again in advance.
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Take another look at the spreadsheet, it also talks about expired passport if it contains your visa, right?
 
Thank you @Sm1smom and @raphael1899 for the expired passport and expired visa questions.

Are current OPT students or former OPT students attaching a copy of their I-797C Notice of Action from OPT applications as part of the AOS package?

I-797C for OPT is not considered a 'status change' since we remain in F-1 with I-20, so I wonder if these are required.
 
justinchuenyen said:
Thank you @Sm1smom and @raphael1899 for the expired passport and expired visa questions.

Are current OPT students or former OPT students attaching a copy of their I-797C Notice of Action from OPT applications as part of the AOS package?

I-797C for OPT is not considered a 'status change' since we remain in F-1 with I-20, so I wonder if these are required.
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Yes you should include it. I-797 for OPT is evidence of maintaining status
 
Sm1smom said:
Yes you should include it. I-797 for OPT is evidence of maintaining status
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Understood, thank you again.
Just to clarify one point, I mistakenly mentioned I-797C instead of the actual I-797. I will now prepare the I-797 (came with approved EAD), but likely do not need the I-797C (receipt for OPT application).
 
Officer called me for infopass. He said they are aware of the diversity visa program and when my case is assigned to an officer, my interview will be scheduled in the first opening. He said there is nothing I can do to expedite the process since my file is already in the field office and waiting to be assigned. He said he can’t reveal any information about background check. About my name mistake, he said the only person that can fix it will be the officer who is assigned to my case.

I read in the previous interviews about my field office, there is only one officer who takes care of the DV cases. I don’t know what are they waiting for. Maybe senator inquiry will help.
 
gg96 said:
I read in the previous interviews about my field office, there is only one officer who takes care of the DV cases. I don’t know what are they waiting for. Maybe senator inquiry will help.
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This is often the case. Maybe the FO batches DV cases.
 
gg96 said:
Officer called me for infopass. He said they are aware of the diversity visa program and when my case is assigned to an officer, my interview will be scheduled in the first opening. He said there is nothing I can do to expedite the process since my file is already in the field office and waiting to be assigned. He said he can’t reveal any information about background check. About my name mistake, he said the only person that can fix it will be the officer who is assigned to my case.

I read in the previous interviews about my field office, there is only one officer who takes care of the DV cases. I don’t know what are they waiting for. Maybe senator inquiry will help.
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Your background check clearance may be pending and your FO may be one of those who do not schedule interview until after the background check has cleared. Your FO may be one of those who batch DV cases.
 
Sm1smom said:
Your background check clearance may be pending and your FO may be one of those who do not schedule interview until after the background check has cleared. Your FO may be one of those who batch DV cases.
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I am also scared that after I get interviewed and they fix my name, they may redo the background check and if it takes an extra 3 months I may never complete the process. But in my biometrics, they added my correct name as previously used names so it shouldn’t be the case, right? It has been 6 months now, even if they batch the cases I believe it will be soon. It’s kind of a relief that they know DV program but I still didn’t learn anything about the situation. I read traumatizing posts about applications pending for 11 months and get even more scared. It feels already like years to me. I hope for everyone that all our efforts and sacrifices will be rewarded soon.
 
1. Is there a specific order of documents that USCIS recommends for assembling DV AOS packages. I looked at the "AOS Package Assembly" spreadsheet but there is only pictures of the exterior package (the last link is not working).

2. For those who already mailed their AOS package, it would be great if you can share some tips based on your package assembly and mailing experience.

3. I saw a couple of YouTube videos where lawyers recommend using a two-prong folder or ACCO fastener and a combination of paper clips and binder clips to secure each group of documents to organize applications and supporting documents.


4. I saw this folder on Amazon: "Amazon Basics Manila File Folders with Fasteners - Letter Size, 50-Pack". Would this be a good folder to organize the documents?

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gg96 said:
I am also scared that after I get interviewed and they fix my name, they may redo the background check and if it takes an extra 3 months I may never complete the process. But in my biometrics, they added my correct name as previously used names so it shouldn’t be the case, right? It has been 6 months now, even if they batch the cases I believe it will be soon. It’s kind of a relief that they know DV program but I still didn’t learn anything about the situation. I read traumatizing posts about applications pending for 11 months and get even more scared. It feels already like years to me. I hope for everyone that all our efforts and sacrifices will be rewarded soon.
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No, they will not redo the background check since the correct name variant as already been added to the other name section of your form when you went in for the bio appointment. Background check runs typically involves name variants as in firstname/lastname, lastname/firstname, firstname/middlename/lastname, middlename/firstname/lastname, etc. So even if you didn’t provide the correct name order, it wouldn’t have affected the background check.
 
ishmog said:
1. Is there a specific order of documents that USCIS recommends for assembling DV AOS packages. I looked at the "AOS Package Assembly" spreadsheet but there is only pictures of the exterior package (the last link is not working).

2. For those who already mailed their AOS package, it would be great if you can share some tips based on your package assembly and mailing experience.

3. I saw a couple of YouTube videos where lawyers recommend using a two-prong folder or ACCO fastener and a combination of paper clips and binder clips to secure each group of documents to organize applications and supporting documents.


4. I saw this folder on Amazon: "Amazon Basics Manila File Folders with Fasteners - Letter Size, 50-Pack". Would this be a good folder to organize the documents?

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I had 4 two-pocket folders. Two for my I-485 and I-944 and 2 for my husband. On the left pocket, I put the form, and on the right pocket, I put the supporting documents related to that form. If the documents have multiple pages, I attached a paper clip. At the end, I put a binder clip to each pocket so that the documents won't fell. On top of the package, I put a cover letter with a list of documents and I put the documents in the folder in the same order. You can make the list according to the importance of the document and make sure to check with the AOS package tab of the spreadsheet.
 
Sm1smom said:
No, they will not redo the background check since the correct name variant as already been added to the other name section of your form when you went in for the bio appointment. Background check runs typically involves name variants as in firstname/lastname, lastname/firstname, firstname/middlename/lastname, middlename/firstname/lastname, etc. So even if you didn’t provide the correct name order, it wouldn’t have affected the background check.
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That's great news mom. Thank you.
 
gg96 said:
I had 4 two-pocket folders. Two for my I-485 and I-944 and 2 for my husband. On the left pocket, I put the form, and on the right pocket, I put the supporting documents related to that form. If the documents have multiple pages, I attached a paper clip. At the end, I put a binder clip to each pocket so that the documents won't fell. On top of the package, I put a cover letter with a list of documents and I put the documents in the folder in the same order. You can make the list according to the importance of the document and make sure to check with the AOS package tab of the spreadsheet.
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I'm thinking of assembling it in a similar way. Thank you for the tips. I appreciate it.
 
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