Sm1smom
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1, 2, 3: Together with each person’s AOS application package.
DV 2021 AOS Only
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Sm1smom
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You don’t need sponsorship if you feel you have the required documentation to present in support of your AOS application to convince the IO you’re unlikely to become a public charge, should they need you to demonstrate that.
Thank you. For the photos and checks, I am worried they can be ripped if put without an envelope or folder. What do people usually put them in to make sure they arrive safely?
Sm1smom
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1a&b: The question is meant to determine if your son entered the US legally and was legally admitted, it is not meant to determine if he has a current and still valid passport or not. Provide the information on the passport he entered the US with, regardless of its current validity state.
2. Same as 1 above. Provide the VISA information regardless of the passport it is currently in.
Sm1smom
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Follow your instinct.
Sm1smom
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Go through the FAQ section of the AOS process spreadsheet.
alves.sebastiao
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Sm1smom
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Copies of both is fine.
I put the check and pictures in envelopes and you can also put them inside of a ziploc bag. And then with one of those big clips I clipped them to the whole package and to the cover letter (I did the double clip since they’re smaller so it seemed safer for when they remove the whole package clip).
Hello, Mom!
I would be grateful for the answer.
1) Is it possible to put copies of documents with a translation made by a translator of your country, certified by a notary, in the AOC package? At the same time, the envelope will also contain copies of other documents translated by a certified translator here.
2) should all envelopes of family members contain letters from KCC (2nd NL) or is it enough to put it only in the envelope of the main applicant?
3) can I put a copy of the certified translation of the marriage certificate in my AOC envelope, and put a copy of the certified translation of the document (copy from the copy) into my spouse's envelope? Or should I do 2 certified translations for 2 envelopes?
I apologize for such questions, but I decided if in doubt, to ask you again.
I would be grateful for the answer.
1) Is it possible to put copies of documents with a translation made by a translator of your country, certified by a notary, in the AOC package? At the same time, the envelope will also contain copies of other documents translated by a certified translator here.
2) should all envelopes of family members contain letters from KCC (2nd NL) or is it enough to put it only in the envelope of the main applicant?
3) can I put a copy of the certified translation of the marriage certificate in my AOC envelope, and put a copy of the certified translation of the document (copy from the copy) into my spouse's envelope? Or should I do 2 certified translations for 2 envelopes?
I apologize for such questions, but I decided if in doubt, to ask you again.
HappyDV2021
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I had this issue, where I didn't write my patronymic name in Other names and the officer added it as a middle name to my name and sent the case to review. And it took 2 months for me and few inquiries to get my case approved.
So it is always better to listen to Mom and Sussie. Their advice is always the best!
Sm1smom
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1. It should be okay to do that, a lot easier though if the translated documents follow the same process (as is peace of mind for you).
2. See the AOS spreadsheet.
3. As long as the documents are clear and legible.
I had the same problem with VISA
Sorry to hear that my friend.
So far, we had transaction decline reports from AMEX, BOA, and VISA credit cards here in the forum.
I kindly asked mom to include this issue as a potential risk (like what she has mentioned as potential risk of early filing) in the AOS Spreadsheet.
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Hello Milz,
I have the same problem. My child's payment rejected by the bank. We had receipt masseges yesterday for me and my spouse.
Did you get the any reject notice or receipt numbers ?
The rejection notice was in my mailbox within 7 days of transaction decline.
Sm1smom
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1. In this particular case, I highly recommend you wait for the rejected package before resubmitting a new one. The rejected package should come with a cover sheet which you’ll need to place on the package when sending it back, that cover sheet is very important in this case as it enables the Chicago Lockbox to reconnect your kid’s application with you and your wife’s and continue processing together. Plus, if your child is over 14, and you try to resubmit without that cover sheet, there’s possibility of another rejection as the filing fee could be deemed incomplete (remember kids under 14 do not pay the full processing fee) - a minor is required to send in the full $1225 filing fee if the application is not filed with that of at least one parent.
2. No need to do that or send in a full set of new forms. Send in the exact package (which will likely be clipped and may have some annotations on them) they send to you.
Morning, whenever I arrive in the US, I hand in my expired passport which has my E2 visa, plus my valid passport. Only last entry, the officer used my expired passport for my i94, should I submit the i94 from each passport number with history, which are both exactly the same?
I have already submitted an renewal for my work permit, E2 spouse and waiting for it to be processed. Confirm I should not apply for an EAD through AOS as this would cancel out my already applied for EAD and should my GC application be denied I would have to start the process for an EAD again.