Sorry for bothering you.
I do have work history but there are some gaps in between (Full-time student period). I was not sure what to mention for those periods that's all.
DV 2021 AOS Only
- Thread starter Sm1smom
- Start date
I do have work history but there are some gaps in between (Full-time student period). I was not sure what to mention for those periods that's all.
Hello guys.
I have a few questions regarding the last steps of AOS. I have already sent the documents and they were delivered last Saturday, 22th of May. THe next steps are:
- Receive the NOA letter and create online account for online status
- Receive the Biometrics letter and do the Biometrics.
- Receive the Interview letter and do the interview.
My question are the following:
- Is the office that will handle my case based on my current address? is it possible to change it ? I am an F1 student and I will be doing an internship during the summer (14th June to 3rd September) in a city 1600 miles away from my current address.
- I check the current workload of my local office (Nashville) and the wait is more than 10 months, do the offices prioritize DV applicants automatically or do I need to do something? (Contact the office, contact local congressman, etc).
- When you receive the letter with your biometrics or interview appointment, how in advance do you receive the letter? I am think of asking a friend to check my mail weekly or maybe make USPS forward my mail. I was afraid that if the appointment its only for a week after they send the letter I may get the information too late.
- I checked last year applicants that sent the documents in similar dates as I have and they mostly got their interviews in September. Is there a big chance that I wont be able to get my interview on time? What can I do to expedite the process?
Thanks in advance!
I have a few questions regarding the last steps of AOS. I have already sent the documents and they were delivered last Saturday, 22th of May. THe next steps are:
- Receive the NOA letter and create online account for online status
- Receive the Biometrics letter and do the Biometrics.
- Receive the Interview letter and do the interview.
My question are the following:
- Is the office that will handle my case based on my current address? is it possible to change it ? I am an F1 student and I will be doing an internship during the summer (14th June to 3rd September) in a city 1600 miles away from my current address.
- I check the current workload of my local office (Nashville) and the wait is more than 10 months, do the offices prioritize DV applicants automatically or do I need to do something? (Contact the office, contact local congressman, etc).
- When you receive the letter with your biometrics or interview appointment, how in advance do you receive the letter? I am think of asking a friend to check my mail weekly or maybe make USPS forward my mail. I was afraid that if the appointment its only for a week after they send the letter I may get the information too late.
- I checked last year applicants that sent the documents in similar dates as I have and they mostly got their interviews in September. Is there a big chance that I wont be able to get my interview on time? What can I do to expedite the process?
Thanks in advance!
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
Who says there can be no gaps in the employment history or that the gaps needs to be accounted for? You honestly need to stop overthinking this and basically approach this rationally. You're treating the form as if it is a job application form where gaps need to be accounted for. Honestly, I'm tired of this back and forth. Just use your best judgement at this point.
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
1. Yes. Read point 1 on this post
2. Yes DV cases get prioritized. The USCIS online tracker does not account for DV based AOS application. That is why we maintain the timeline spreadsheets here. Go through the previous years' timeline spreadsheets for more relevant tracking.
3. Could be 4 weeks or more, could be less especially with the interview. You FO may call to ask if you're able to come in within the next couple of days (if they have some unexpected openings). USPS is usually prohibited from forwarding USCIS correspondence.
p.s. number number your questions if you have more than one in a post as against using "-" to demarcate them.
4. Several factors such as FO's workload, bio appointment, background check clearance, etc. determine when each applicant's process concludes. No one here can tell you if you may or may not be able to complete the process by the end of the FY.
ishmog
Well-Known Member
Good news! My case has been accepted 
However, my personal check has not been cashed yet. Hopefully, it will by the end of this week.
1. Does this mean that I provided everything that is required and there won't be any potential RFEs in the near future?
2. When I checked the case status with the provided receipt number, it says that they accepted the fingerprint fee ($85). But it does not say anything about the filing fee for I-485 ($1,140). Should it be assumed that the filling fee has been accepted as well? On my check, I wrote $1,225 for both fees.
3. I'm not sure why they sent me the receipt number before cashing my check. Is this a common thing?
However, my personal check has not been cashed yet. Hopefully, it will by the end of this week.1. Does this mean that I provided everything that is required and there won't be any potential RFEs in the near future?
2. When I checked the case status with the provided receipt number, it says that they accepted the fingerprint fee ($85). But it does not say anything about the filing fee for I-485 ($1,140). Should it be assumed that the filling fee has been accepted as well? On my check, I wrote $1,225 for both fees.
3. I'm not sure why they sent me the receipt number before cashing my check. Is this a common thing?
Hey ! Same here. We received texts but our checks weren't cashed yet. I guess that checks were cashed in the second half of the day so the transaction will appear in bank accounts tmo.Good news! My case has been accepted
1. Does this mean that I provided everything that is required and there won't be any potential RFEs in the near future?
View attachment 2604
2. When I checked the case status with the provided receipt number, it says that they accepted the fingerprint fee ($85). But it does not say anything about the filing fee for I-485 ($1,140). Should it be assumed that the filling fee has been accepted as well? On my check, I wrote $1,225 for both fees.
3. I'm not sure why they sent me the receipt number before cashing my check. Is this a common thing?
View attachment 2605
ishmog
Well-Known Member
Thank you for sharing!
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
1. NoGood news! My case has been accepted
1. Does this mean that I provided everything that is required and there won't be any potential RFEs in the near future?
View attachment 2604
2. When I checked the case status with the provided receipt number, it says that they accepted the fingerprint fee ($85). But it does not say anything about the filing fee for I-485 ($1,140). Should it be assumed that the filling fee has been accepted as well? On my check, I wrote $1,225 for both fees.
3. I'm not sure why they sent me the receipt number before cashing my check. Is this a common thing?
View attachment 2605
2. Yes
ishmog
Well-Known Member
Thanks mom!
Can I ask you to share examples of 2NL?
I have received this email and want to make sure it is 2NL:
Thank you for your inquiry.
If you are in the United States, you may be eligible to apply to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) for adjustment of status. The option to adjust status may not be available to all applicants. To determine whether you are eligible to adjust your status you must contact USCIS (https://uscis.gov) to obtain instructions on how to make an appointment with your local USCIS office...
...
Chris
Diversity Visa Unit
Support Contractor - LDRM/DTSV
...
I have received this email and want to make sure it is 2NL:
Thank you for your inquiry.
If you are in the United States, you may be eligible to apply to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) for adjustment of status. The option to adjust status may not be available to all applicants. To determine whether you are eligible to adjust your status you must contact USCIS (https://uscis.gov) to obtain instructions on how to make an appointment with your local USCIS office...
...
Chris
Diversity Visa Unit
Support Contractor - LDRM/DTSV
...
moises8war
New Member
I received the Notice of Action (NOA) from my AOS application in the mail. Therefore, the next step is to receive the Biometrics letter, as stated in the DV AOS Spreadsheet.
The spreadsheet also mentions we can try doing a walk-in for the biometrics (before receiving the biometrics letter). Has anyone attempted to do this for this DV Lottery?
Do I have to wait until I receive the biometrics letter in order to do a walk-in?
The spreadsheet also mentions we can try doing a walk-in for the biometrics (before receiving the biometrics letter). Has anyone attempted to do this for this DV Lottery?
Do I have to wait until I receive the biometrics letter in order to do a walk-in?
1 more question:
In the instructions I see:
In the instructions I see:
- Mark the envelope and the cover letter with the nature of the submission. For example, Original Submission, Brief for an Appeal, or Response to Request for Additional Information.
- Mark the envelope and the cover letter with the form number. For example, I-129, I-130, I-690 or I-698.
The spreadsheet specifically mentions:
"the biometric letter will give you a specific date for the bio appointment; however, you may try do a walk-in before the SCHEDULED APPOINTMENT"
So, we have to wait for the bio letter first
Last edited:
SusieQQQ
Well-Known Member
^ this
@moises8war You may want to know that ASCs officially no longer take walk-ins since Covid as per the uscis website, although I have still seen posts of one or two people being successful, so by all means try but be aware the most likely outcome is that they turn you away.
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
That is your 2NL.
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
Honestly speaking? That instruction re marking the envelope with submission type makes absolutely no difference, which is why the spreadsheet doesn't even reference it to start with.
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
1. How To Write Your Check
2. My personal recommendation - Option 1 - Personal Check, Option 2 - Money Order.