DV 2021 AOS Only

[Troy123]

hi mom!

I plan to attempt an early walk-in for my biometrics and I am looking for your insights here.

1. Is there any specific days and time that have better chance to get in than the others? OR at the very least, should I avoid some particular days and time at all?
2. Can I go to a different ASC for my bio w/o letting uscis know about it?

thank you so much as always!

 

[Sm1smom]

Hi all,

I am a 2020-2021 DV lottery winner, and the principal applicant who currently live in the USA and working under F1- OPT (Optional Practical Training). I would be grateful if you could kindly assist me to clarify the following.

1. My OPT end date is in 1st week of August 2021. Since DV lottery 2021, fiscal year end on 30th of September 2021, should I submit the form I-765?
2. My husband is also working under F1-OPT. His OPT end date is, next year, May 2022. Should he submit the form I-765?
3. Should we send our resumes with AOS packet?
4. According to the most recent VISA bulletin, our DV case number will be current in June 2021. Would you suggest us to send AOS packet after it become current in June or, can we send it now?

Thank you

1. You can, if you like. There’s no guarantee the EAD will be approved in time for you to continue working in August when your current OPT expires.
2. AOS based EAD will be irrelevant to your husband by the time their current OPT expires in May 2022.
3. Take a look at the AOS process spreadsheet for the list of recommended supporting documents.
4. Take a look at the AOS process spreadsheet.

 

[Sm1smom]

hi mom!

I plan to attempt an early walk-in for my biometrics and I am looking for your insights here.

1. Is there any specific days and time that have better chance to get in than the others? OR at the very least, should I avoid some particular days and time at all?
2. Can I go to a different ASC for my bio w/o letting uscis know about it?

thank you so much as always!

1. An attempted walk-in can be any day during the working hours.
2. Yes you can try that.

 

[Sm1smom]

If you are DV2022 your case number cannot be current in June. The earliest date it can be current would be October, with early filing in August.

OP is a 2021 selectee.

 

[SusieQQQ]

OP is a 2021 selectee.

I realized, you must have answered my post in the 30 seconds it was up before I deleted it!

 

[Sm1smom]

I realized, you must have answered my post in the 30 seconds it was up before I deleted it!

Oops!

 

[sultiik]

I put "F-1 (Unchanged)" on mine.

I put N/A. Is that wrong?

 

[hima1990]

1. You can, if you like. There’s no guarantee the EAD will be approved in time for you to continue working in August when your current OPT expires.
2. AOS based EAD will be irrelevant to your husband by the time their current OPT expires in May 2022.
3. Take a look at the AOS process spreadsheet for the list of recommended supporting documents.
4. Take a look at the AOS process spreadsheet.

Thank you so much

 

[Sina_bb]

Being a student does not count as employment.

Hi Mom,

- I have been in the US for only two years now on an F-1 student visa. I was granted a fellowship in my first year and didn't get any employment letters, only the scholarship offer. How can I add this to my employment history in the I-485 Form?

- Also, back in my country, I was a full-time student with no other occupation. If I add this period (three years) as unemployed, will it affect my chance of approval?

Thanks

 

[ula777]

Hello!
I want to thank Mom and everyone who supports us in this forum, it is really priceless.
Mom, I had some questions when filling out 485:

1. Pad 3, part 1, 24: How to answer the question - What is your current immigration status (if it has changed since your arrival)? I have an F1 status, it has not changed and is the same. Should I put F1 here or leave the field blank? (In addition: I have now graduated from the university, but I plan to register for more studies);
2. Pad 4 part 2, 3: Number of the main application receipt (if any)? - How should I answer the question? I have not applied for and I have no receipt. I just sent a check for $ 330, is that what I mean?
3. Pade 5 Part 3, 9A: What is your last address outside the US where you lived for more than one year (if not listed above)? In the last address in my country, I lived with my family for six months, the previous address where I lived for more than six months, but I lived there alone, not with my family. What address should I enter here? If I indicate the last address where I lived with my family for six months, wouldn't it be a mistake?
For I485 children:
4. Pade 6 part 4, 7: What is the current city or place of residence of the parents? How should I fill it out, indicate the address in the USA or in the KZ?
5. Pad 15 part 10, 1A-2: How do I fill out an application from a child applicant? Should I choose 1A (I can read and understand English, I have read and understood every question and instructions on it) or should I choose 2 (completed for me at my request)?

 

[hima1990]

Hi,

I am a 2020-2021 DV lottery winner, and the principal applicant who currently live in the USA. My number will be current in June 2021.

I filed DS 260 last year (2020) and I have not received an email/2NL from KCC. However, after I submitted the DS 260 form, I received the following as the Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration Application Confirmation

“You do not need to submit any documentation to the Kentucky Consular Center. The KCC will review your application and will notify you if any of the information you have provided is insufficient or incomplete. The KCC will not schedule your interview with USCIS. You must contact your local USCIS Field Office for further instructions on how to book an appointment. This confirms the submission of the Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration application for: (my details)”

Should I contact KCC and ask for the 2NL or can I print the above confirmation and include in my AOS packet?

Thank you.

 

[Sm1smom]

Hi Mom,

- I have been in the US for only two years now on an F-1 student visa. I was granted a fellowship in my first year and didn't get any employment letters, only the scholarship offer. How can I add this to my employment history in the I-485 Form?

- Also, back in my country, I was a full-time student with no other occupation. If I add this period (three years) as unemployed, will it affect my chance of approval?

Thanks

1. If you’re working as part of your F1, list the job you’re doing under the employment section. If you’re a full time student, then there’s no employment history to list.
2. Same as 1 above, regardless of if “it will affect your approval chance or not” - if I say it will affect your approval chance, will you fabricate the employment history in order for your application to look good?

You guys really need to stop overthinking this, just answer the questions asked truthfully and as applicable to you.

 

[Sm1smom]

Hello!
I want to thank Mom and everyone who supports us in this forum, it is really priceless.
Mom, I had some questions when filling out 485:

1. Pad 3, part 1, 24: How to answer the question - What is your current immigration status (if it has changed since your arrival)? I have an F1 status, it has not changed and is the same. Should I put F1 here or leave the field blank? (In addition: I have now graduated from the university, but I plan to register for more studies);
2. Pad 4 part 2, 3: Number of the main application receipt (if any)? - How should I answer the question? I have not applied for and I have no receipt. I just sent a check for $ 330, is that what I mean?
3. Pade 5 Part 3, 9A: What is your last address outside the US where you lived for more than one year (if not listed above)? In the last address in my country, I lived with my family for six months, the previous address where I lived for more than six months, but I lived there alone, not with my family. What address should I enter here? If I indicate the last address where I lived with my family for six months, wouldn't it be a mistake?
For I485 children:
4. Pade 6 part 4, 7: What is the current city or place of residence of the parents? How should I fill it out, indicate the address in the USA or in the KZ?
5. Pad 15 part 10, 1A-2: How do I fill out an application from a child applicant? Should I choose 1A (I can read and understand English, I have read and understood every question and instructions on it) or should I choose 2 (completed for me at my request)?

1. You can either put N/A (which is the most accurate response if your status hasn’t changed from when you were originally admitted in that same status), or put F1
2. Put N/A - DV based AOS has no priority date or application receipt number.
3. List the last address.
4. For your parents (as related to your form), list the city where they currently live. For you (as related to your children’s form), list your US address.
5. 1A

 

[Sm1smom]

Hi,

I am a 2020-2021 DV lottery winner, and the principal applicant who currently live in the USA. My number will be current in June 2021.

I filed DS 260 last year (2020) and I have not received an email/2NL from KCC. However, after I submitted the DS 260 form, I received the following as the Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration Application Confirmation

“You do not need to submit any documentation to the Kentucky Consular Center. The KCC will review your application and will notify you if any of the information you have provided is insufficient or incomplete. The KCC will not schedule your interview with USCIS. You must contact your local USCIS Field Office for further instructions on how to book an appointment. This confirms the submission of the Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration application for: (my details)”

Should I contact KCC and ask for the 2NL or can I print the above confirmation and include in my AOS packet?

Thank you.

That is not the AOS 2NL, don’t bother to include it, don’t bother asking KCC for the 2NL. AOS package can be submitted without the 2NL. Take a look at the FAQ section of the AOS process spreadsheet.

 

[onero]

Mind asking when you sent your AOS please?

It was 22 April. Please check spreadsheet for more. Find my nickname there. I updated my row. You can also check others cases as well.

 

[hima1990]

That is not the AOS 2NL, don’t bother to include it, don’t bother asking KCC for the 2NL. AOS package can be submitted without the 2NL. Take a look at the FAQ section of the AOS process spreadsheet.

Thank you so much

 

[DV21M]

Hello everyone! I wish y’all doing great! I have a question. Can I put N/A for the question 24 Part 1 if I have never changed my status? Or is better to write Student/F-1?

Question says: What is your current immigration status (if it has change since your arrival)?

I put N/A because since my status has not changed, I assumed the question doesn’t apply to me.

 

[Sorenk]

Will do, thank you! I have another question regarding DS-260. I'm having troubles providing information for some fields of DS-260 and might leave it and don't submit it as is not obligatory. Am I going to face any problems along the way since this form is incomplete and I cannot clear the pages that are already filled? I mean at some point USCIS is asking for the file from KCC. Is this going to be a problem since my file is not complete?

Please use your best judgment.

 

[sirScience]

Hello. I am currently in F1 and applying for AOS. Do i need a sponsor to fill up I134 and his ID, W2, Tax copies?

 

[ula777]

1. You can either put N/A (which is the most accurate response if your status hasn’t changed from when you were originally admitted in that same status), or put F1
2. Put N/A - DV based AOS has no priority date or application receipt number.
3. List the last address.
4. For your parents (as related to your form), list the city where they currently live. For you (as related to your children’s form), list your US address.
5. 1A

Thank you, Mom, I sincerely wish you good health and prosperity in all your endeavors!