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Can we send AoS application tomorrow? Has anyone did it like that? What is your recommendation? (İf it is in the spreadsheet, which column should I look)

I will add early filing memo and the policy in my package.
 
onero said:
Can we send AoS application tomorrow? Has anyone did it like that? What is your recommendation? (İf it is in the spreadsheet, which column should I look)

I will add early filing memo and the policy in my package.
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You could send it today according to the official policy, if your package was ready. I'm sending mine as soon as I have it ready, but it'll probably be a couple of days.
 
Hello,
Just to confirm the address that we are sending the money order for DV fee is,

U.S. Department of State
Diversity Visa Program
P.O. Box 979079
St. Louis, Missouri 63197-9000

Am I correct?

Thank you.
 
Chandana123 said:
Hello,
Just to confirm the address that we are sending the money order for DV fee is,

U.S. Department of State
Diversity Visa Program
P.O. Box 979079
St. Louis, Missouri 63197-9000

Am I correct?

Thank you.
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Yes, there is a link as well on the spreadsheet for AOS package. But here is the same link to the DoS instruction for paying the DV fee.

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Hi there! I wanted to ask a question here.

My CN will be current in June (almost all numbers anyways) and originally planning on proceeding with CP at Tokyo Embassy because US had more covid cases while Japan had a few back then. Already submitted DS260 but nothing more.

However given what’s happening right now described in Simons latest video, I am thinking to switch to AOS route asap. Do you have any thoughts on this? I am qualified to do AOS since i'm on E2, currently in the US and my I-94 is valid until 2022. I've read through the spreadsheet of AOS including pros and cons.

My reasoning is
AOS could be great because
1) AOS (USCIS) tends to prioritize DV cases as it gets close to the end of September.

2)AOS is not dependent on foreign embassy’s capacity which also depends on Covid situation in its country as well as KCC interview scheduling capacity. @Sm1smom mentioned that there is no way for KCC & embassies to process 50000 visas in 4 months, which makes sense in my mind given the covid situations and there are other visas that they need to deal with. it feels that too many people into such small capacities.

3) US overall is doing better in terms of covid because of the vaccination progress so we do not expect crazy delay in USCIS operations just as estimate.

Thank you!
 
Elimorales said:
Hello good morning, I ask you a question to answer a question to a friend. They were selected in the DV and have to do adjustment of status, but the applicant only entered the first surname and he has two surnames. is this a reason to be disqualified?
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Typically not, unless it turns out the person tried to game the system by submitting two entries using one last name each (or both last names on another entry).

By the way, if the person is processing AOS, ask them to join this forum and ask their own questions - it is for their own good.
 
Ybuster said:
Hi there! I wanted to ask a question here.

My CN will be current in June (almost all numbers anyways) and originally planning on proceeding with CP at Tokyo Embassy because US had more covid cases while Japan had a few back then. Already submitted DS260 but nothing more.

However given what’s happening right now described in Simons latest video, I am thinking to switch to AOS route asap. Do you have any thoughts on this? I am qualified to do AOS since i'm on E2, currently in the US and my I-94 is valid until 2022. I've read through the spreadsheet of AOS including pros and cons.

My reasoning is
AOS could be great because
1) AOS (USCIS) tends to prioritize DV cases as it gets close to the end of September.

2)AOS is not dependent on foreign embassy’s capacity which also depends on Covid situation in its country as well as KCC interview scheduling capacity. @Sm1smom mentioned that there is no way for KCC & embassies to process 50000 visas in 4 months, which makes sense in my mind given the covid situations and there are other visas that they need to deal with. it feels that too many people into such small capacities.

3) US overall is doing better in terms of covid because of the vaccination progress so we do not expect crazy delay in USCIS operations just as estimate.

Thank you!
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I don’t have any thoughts on if you should switch or not, that is your call to make. You’ve gone through the pros and cons, gone through the spreadsheet for an overview of the process. If you wish to switch, then initiate the process now.
 
Can someone help explain Part 2. Application Type or Filling category < Information about your immigrant category.

Its asking for receipt number of underlying petition, I am a E3 visa holder does this part apply to me? Do I leave this blank(N/A)?

Or do I add my DV case number to this section?

Also whilst I am here, is everyone leaving A-number blank at the top of each page or still adding the N/A?

Thank you
 
Bankrupt Pilot said:
Can someone help explain Part 2. Application Type or Filling category < Information about your immigrant category.

Its asking for receipt number of underlying petition, I am a E3 visa holder does this part apply to me? Do I leave this blank(N/A)?

Or do I add my DV case number to this section?

Also whilst I am here, is everyone leaving A-number blank at the top of each page or still adding the N/A?

Thank you
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Receipt Number of Underlying Petition is not applicable to DV based AOS applications.
 
Hi Mom,

First of all, thank you for your great forum. This is my first post here. As you may know, Visa Bulletin came out today and all regions went current except for Iran, Nepal, and Egypt. I and couple of other students are DV-2021 selectees with high numbers from Iran. By any chance is there any way that we could plead our case here? since this cut-off for Iranian cases is mostly related to the capacity of embassies and the other issues that are not a hinderance for us in the US. We know that this is something that probably have to be addressed by KCC, not Charlie Oppenheim, and not USCIS. I know you might have been asked a lot about this one and my apologies in advance.
 
Just 1 more question mom and my AOS is complete.

I do not have a A-number, should I put the N/A for A-number atop each page I-485, this is the one I am unsure about.
 
Sorenk said:
Hi Mom,

First of all, thank you for your great forum. This is my first post here. As you may know, Visa Bulletin came out today and all regions went current except for Iran, Nepal, and Egypt. I and couple of other students are DV-2021 selectees with high numbers from Iran. By any chance is there any way that we could plead our case here? since this cut-off for Iranian cases is mostly related to the capacity of embassies and the other issues that are not a hinderance for us in the US. We know that this is something that probably have to be addressed by KCC, not Charlie Oppenheim, and not USCIS. I know you might have been asked a lot about this one and my apologies in advance.
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There are no exceptions to these cutoffs. People processing AOS do not get preference over their countrymen doing CP. The same argument might then be used for anyone doing AOS given the low overall AOS numbers.
 
raphael1899 said:
Yes, absolutely. No way to tell. I think in Europe there are very few embassies that are even taking DV cases at the moment. I don't think there's any way they can allocate all available visas in 4 months or so.

Edit: BirtSimon suggests that "less than 90 embassies are accepting interviews."
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Hi raphael1899, I see your number became current 1 month earlier than mine and that contacting the senator (?) helped to get an interview. How did you look for one in your area? I live in NY now and think it might be the right time to do the same. I already had my bio appt early Apr. Thank you!
 
Sorenk said:
Hi Mom,

First of all, thank you for your great forum. This is my first post here. As you may know, Visa Bulletin came out today and all regions went current except for Iran, Nepal, and Egypt. I and couple of other students are DV-2021 selectees with high numbers from Iran. By any chance is there any way that we could plead our case here? since this cut-off for Iranian cases is mostly related to the capacity of embassies and the other issues that are not a hinderance for us in the US. We know that this is something that probably have to be addressed by KCC, not Charlie Oppenheim, and not USCIS. I know you might have been asked a lot about this one and my apologies in advance.
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Unfortunately, there's nothing you folks can do about this, there is no such thing as pleading your case I'm afraid. You all just have to hang on and hope the July VB will make those CNs current.
 
MayaA said:
Hi raphael1899, I see your number became current 1 month earlier than mine and that contacting the senator (?) helped to get an interview. How did you look for one in your area? I live in NY now and think it might be the right time to do the same. I already had my bio appt early Apr. Thank you!
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Hi, Maya, I already knew who my senator was but a quick Google search should give you the answer. I believe the senators for NY are Schumer and Gillibrand but double-check just to make sure.
 
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