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DV 2021 AOS Only

Hi Mom,
My case number is AS9XXX (IRAN) which is not current yet. My AOS package is almost ready except for the form DS-260 and the $330 DOS fee. I was wondering which option is safer: to submit them ASAP or to wait for the next visa bulletin?
Thanks
 
snzbrn said:
Hi Mom,
My case number is AS9XXX (IRAN) which is not current yet. My AOS package is almost ready except for the form DS-260 and the $330 DOS fee. I was wondering which option is safer: to submit them ASAP or to wait for the next visa bulletin?
Thanks
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It's a gamble, so making the DV administrative fee payment is a call you'll have to make on your own. Consider the possibility of your CN not becoming current and decide if you're okay loosing that payment (should that happen). If you're okay with that, then go ahead and make the payment and hope you become current with the next VB.
 
Sm1smom said:
It's a gamble, so making the DV administrative fee payment is a call you'll have to make on your own. Consider the possibility of your CN not becoming current and decide if you're okay loosing that payment (should that happen). If you're okay with that, then go ahead and make the payment and hope you become current with the next VB.
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Thanks, Mom for your reply. In case that I pay it and I don't get current, would it possible to apply for an H1B visa in the future?
 
Sm1smom said:
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.
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Thank you for your reply. Hopefully that happens next one.
 
Hello Everyone, my case number is: 2021SA00033XXX

I am an international student on F1 Visa (second year being in US). Due to the pandemic situation I am considering the AOS process. I realized my case number is high so I have not sent out anything till now. After reading the AOS process spreadsheet (thanks for mom), I am planning to file the DS-260 and start to prepare the package materials in the meanwhile.

My question may be dumb:
1. Am I too late to finish the process? What can I do now to maximize my chance?
2. After filing DS-260, should I pay DV administration fee directly or wait till I receive 2NL?

Again, thanks for all useful information!
 
I would like to notify KCC that I wish to change from CP to AOS. I just wanted to confirm the correct email address of KCC to do this.
Upon checking on the forum, KCCDV@state.gov seems to be the right one? If anyone sent an email to them, would love your confirmation on this. Thank you!
 
dcyangd said:
Hello Everyone, my case number is: 2021SA00033XXX

I am an international student on F1 Visa (second year being in US). Due to the pandemic situation I am considering the AOS process. I realized my case number is high so I have not sent out anything till now. After reading the AOS process spreadsheet (thanks for mom), I am planning to file the DS-260 and start to prepare the package materials in the meanwhile.

My question may be dumb:
1. Am I too late to finish the process? What can I do now to maximize my chance?
2. After filing DS-260, should I pay DV administration fee directly or wait till I receive 2NL?

Again, thanks for all useful information!
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Not too late, get started on filling and submitting the DS260 form, making the DV payment, filling out AOS forms, completing the medical exam all at once.
 
Ybuster said:
I would like to notify KCC that I wish to change from CP to AOS. I just wanted to confirm the correct email address of KCC to do this.
Upon checking on the forum, KCCDV@state.gov seems to be the right one? If anyone sent an email to them, would love your confirmation on this. Thank you!
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Cross check with the email address listed on your 1NL.
 
Hi everyone, I know that advance AOS filing has additional risks. If I understand correctly June is still safe to file and get everything done before Sept 30 in a regular year. Has anything changed considering the pandemic situation? Should we consider early filling or the risks are still higher than the benefits?
 
Sm1smom said:
It's a gamble, so making the DV administrative fee payment is a call you'll have to make on your own. Consider the possibility of your CN not becoming current and decide if you're okay loosing that payment (should that happen). If you're okay with that, then go ahead and make the payment and hope you become current with the next VB.
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Let me ask this in another way. would filling DS-260 and paying the fee cause any issues in the future if our number doesn't get current?
 
snzbrn said:
Let me ask this in another way. would filling DS-260 and paying the fee cause any issues in the future if our number doesn't get current?
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Submitting DS-260 will demonstrate immigration intent and paying the fee means you lose your money if your case doesn't get processed by the end of the fiscal year
 
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ishmog said:
Submitting DS-260 will demonstrate immigration intent and paying the fee means you lose your money if your case doesn't get processed by the end of the fiscal year
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Thanks. How about paying the fee? Does it demonstrate immigration intent as well?
 
Adam15 said:
Hi everyone, I know that advance AOS filing has additional risks. If I understand correctly June is still safe to file and get everything done before Sept 30 in a regular year. Has anything changed considering the pandemic situation? Should we consider early filling or the risks are still higher than the benefits?
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Nothing has changed. The potential risks are still the same.
 
snzbrn said:
Let me ask this in another way. would filling DS-260 and paying the fee cause any issues in the future if our number doesn't get current?
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They both constitute demonstration of an immigrant intent which may impact ability to get issued with a NIV in the future.
 
Hey mom,
All my document is almost ready to send. My question is it better to wait for it to be current in June or do the early feeling. I know there is a risk for it, but I wanna know your point of view about it. I ve read the sprensheet but still I wanna to hear what do you think about it. Thank you!
 
Wow_277 said:
Hey mom,
All my document is almost ready to send. My question is it better to wait for it to be current in June or do the early feeling. I know there is a risk for it, but I wanna know your point of view about it. I ve read the sprensheet but still I wanna to hear what do you think about it. Thank you!
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I don’t have a personal opinion on when or if someone should file early or not, my point of view on early filing are clearly noted on the AOS process spreadsheet. You need to decide on your own.
 
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