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ZimGreek said:
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?
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Use your best judgment on this.
 
ZimGreek said:
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.
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Submitting a DV AOS based I-765 does not/will not cancel the pending E2 based EAD renewal. Only reason applying for a DV based EAD may not make sense is how long it takes to get the EAD. GC approval is likely to happen before the AOS based EAD (or at the same time), which makes the card useless at that point in time.
 
Sm1smom said:
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.
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Thank you very much for your quick answers!
 
*Interview and Case Update*

Hi All!

I had my interview yesterday 05/27/2021 at Kansas City. The weather was a little crazy in the morning, yet I was able to make it through. The interview lasted for around 30 mins and was basically about all the yes/no questions and identity verification questions such as name, parents name, previous address lived, work, and school from my form I-485. There were NO questions from forms I-134 and I-944. The IO did not ask for any original documents other than my passport, driver's license, and current enrollment verification. In the end, he said that my case needs further revision to adjudicate then he took me to the ASC to do biometrics although it was scheduled for 06/07/2021. It was a total of an hour in and out from the building.

That evening my case status updated to “Fingerprints are taken” and this afternoon it was updated to “New Card Being Produced” which essentially should mean that my case was approved, and I should be receiving my green card soon.

While the IO was escorting me to his office from the waiting lobby, he emphasized the letter that I sent him regarding the delay in my biometrics due to which he said he requested a biometrics service appointment for my case.

Words cannot describe how grateful I am to this forum and all the members who have been contributing here. A special thank you from the bottom of my heart to Mom for tirelessly helping me clear my queries. You are truly making a positive difference in people’s life. To all the fellow AOSers, I wish you all the best and success with your DV case.

Thanks!
 
Hi Mom, My case number is 2021AS222XX, I am currently in Asia, waiting KCC's 2NL, if I can not receive interview email at the end of July, do you think that I still have time to return to USA on my B2 visa (no travel ban) and adjust to AOS? (I just left USA due to I94 form expired)Thanks a lot
 
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Troy123 said:
*Interview and Case Update*

Hi All!

I had my interview yesterday 05/27/2021 at Kansas City. The weather was a little crazy in the morning, yet I was able to make it through. The interview lasted for around 30 mins and was basically about all the yes/no questions and identity verification questions such as name, parents name, previous address lived, work, and school from my form I-485. There were NO questions from forms I-134 and I-944. The IO did not ask for any original documents other than my passport, driver's license, and current enrollment verification. In the end, he said that my case needs further revision to adjudicate then he took me to the ASC to do biometrics although it was scheduled for 06/07/2021. It was a total of an hour in and out from the building.

That evening my case status updated to “Fingerprints are taken” and this afternoon it was updated to “New Card Being Produced” which essentially should mean that my case was approved, and I should be receiving my green card soon.

While the IO was escorting me to his office from the waiting lobby, he emphasized the letter that I sent him regarding the delay in my biometrics due to which he said he requested a biometrics service appointment for my case.

Words cannot describe how grateful I am to this forum and all the members who have been contributing here. A special thank you from the bottom of my heart to Mom for tirelessly helping me clear my queries. You are truly making a positive difference in people’s life. To all the fellow AOSers, I wish you all the best and success with your DV case.

Thanks!
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Fantastic! Congratulations :)
 
Lisa2021 said:
Hi Mom, My case number is 2021AS222XX, I am currently in Asia, waiting KCC's 2NL, if I can not receive interview email at the end of July, do you think that I still have time to return to USA on my B2 visa (no travel ban) and adjust to AOS? (I just left USA due to I94 form expired)Thanks a lot
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What was the status of the two EOS you applied when you departed from the US? Did they get approved, or they were denied?
 
Lisa2021 said:
Hi Mom, My case number is 2021AS222XX, I am currently in Asia, waiting KCC's 2NL, if I can not receive interview email at the end of July, do you think that I still have time to return to USA on my B2 visa (no travel ban) and adjust to AOS? (I just left USA due to I94 form expired)Thanks a lot
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Scenario: you arrive at POE. CBP sees you just left recently (after a VERY long stay) and asks purpose of visit. You are honest of course (answers recorded) and say you are entering to adjust status. CBP dude says nope sorry not allowed, and puts you on next flight home. Even if you are not honest with him tbh you’ll probably still be denied entry, having only been out the country for a couple of months after a stay of over a year, seemingly making it clear you are misusing a B visa.
 
Lisa2021 said:
Two EOS both were approved, I am very grateful. Thanks again.
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Okay, yes there's no ban and your visa is still valid in that case. However, I do not believe you can return to the US to process AOS. Entering the US on a NIV with a preconceived intent of filing AOS is considered a fraudulent use of the NIV. Plus you recently departed from the US after a very long stay, you actually filed two EOS during that stay, I am highly skeptical CBP will re-admit you into the US so soon after your recent departure.
 
SusieQQQ said:
Scenario: you arrive at POE. CBP sees you just left recently (after a VERY long stay) and asks purpose of visit. You are honest of course (answers recorded) and say you are entering to adjust status. CBP dude says nope sorry not allowed, and puts you on next flight home. Even if you are not honest with him tbh you’ll probably still be denied entry, having only been out the country for a couple of months after a stay of over a year, seemingly making it clear you are misusing a B visa.
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Thank you so much for your reply, my daughter(10years old) is USA citizen, she goes to school in California, she will have summer with us in Asia, actually I am going to send her back to California school after summer, is this a good reason for returning USA? if I make it, and return to USA at August, do I still have enough time for AOS? (I am from Taiwan)
 
Lisa2021 said:
Thank you so much for your reply, my daughter(10years old) is USA citizen, she goes to school in California, she will have summer with us in Asia, actually I am going to send her back to California school after summer, is this a good reason for returning USA? if I make it, and return to USA at August, do I still have enough time for AOS? (I am from Taiwan)
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You daughter being a USC doesn't make you eligible to live in the US on a NIV. The CBP will not take that into consideration when re-assessing your eligibility to be re-admitted into the US following an almost 2 year prolonged stay as a visitor.
 
Troy123 said:
*Interview and Case Update*

Hi All!

I had my interview yesterday 05/27/2021 at Kansas City. The weather was a little crazy in the morning, yet I was able to make it through. The interview lasted for around 30 mins and was basically about all the yes/no questions and identity verification questions such as name, parents name, previous address lived, work, and school from my form I-485. There were NO questions from forms I-134 and I-944. The IO did not ask for any original documents other than my passport, driver's license, and current enrollment verification. In the end, he said that my case needs further revision to adjudicate then he took me to the ASC to do biometrics although it was scheduled for 06/07/2021. It was a total of an hour in and out from the building.

That evening my case status updated to “Fingerprints are taken” and this afternoon it was updated to “New Card Being Produced” which essentially should mean that my case was approved, and I should be receiving my green card soon.

While the IO was escorting me to his office from the waiting lobby, he emphasized the letter that I sent him regarding the delay in my biometrics due to which he said he requested a biometrics service appointment for my case.

Words cannot describe how grateful I am to this forum and all the members who have been contributing here. A special thank you from the bottom of my heart to Mom for tirelessly helping me clear my queries. You are truly making a positive difference in people’s life. To all the fellow AOSers, I wish you all the best and success with your DV case.

Thanks!
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Congrats!!!
 
Interview update:

Hello everyone. I had my interview on 05/24/2021. The questions were pretty straightforward. The agent asked basic questions such as date of birth, name, nationality, current US address, and occupation. He went through some of the questions on Form I-485 and asked about my previous J1 visa and current status (OPT). He then sent me to the waiting room and told me that he will check if I can do my biometrics the same day, although the appointment was not scheduled yet. I was able to do my biometrics the same day. The agent said that my form I-693 is invalid because the doctor did not check anything for the Hepatitis B vaccine, so I had to redo the form. I went back to the doctor, and they check 'age not appropriate' and wrote a note that the vaccine is not required (especially for anyone over the age of 18). I sent back the form, and it was delivered the following day. The agent also mentioned that once the form is delivered, it will take 2-3 weeks to hear back from them.
 
Lisa2021 said:
Thank you so much for your reply, my daughter(10years old) is USA citizen, she goes to school in California, she will have summer with us in Asia, actually I am going to send her back to California school after summer, is this a good reason for returning USA? if I make it, and return to USA at August, do I still have enough time for AOS? (I am from Taiwan)
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You will be pretty much telling CBP that you plan to use your tourist visa to live in the US by saying this, a purpose which is not permitted on a B visa. If she will be at boarding school or supposedly staying with relatives to go to school, they may well say of course we will allow your citizen daughter in but you will not be allowed in.

Honestly, returning so soon after such a long stay in the US is a huge red flag for CBP. Whatever reason you try come up with you can’t change this fact. You are supposed to be out of the US more than you are in it as a non-resident.
 
Coffee&Books said:
Interview update:

Hello everyone. I had my interview on 05/24/2021. The questions were pretty straightforward. The agent asked basic questions such as date of birth, name, nationality, current US address, and occupation. He went through some of the questions on Form I-485 and asked about my previous J1 visa and current status (OPT). He then sent me to the waiting room and told me that he will check if I can do my biometrics the same day, although the appointment was not scheduled yet. I was able to do my biometrics the same day. The agent said that my form I-693 is invalid because the doctor did not check anything for the Hepatitis B vaccine, so I had to redo the form. I went back to the doctor, and they check 'age not appropriate' and wrote a note that the vaccine is not required (especially for anyone over the age of 18). I sent back the form, and it was delivered the following day. The agent also mentioned that once the form is delivered, it will take 2-3 weeks to hear back from them.
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May I ask you which FO did you go to?
 
@Sm1smom I had USCIS online account and do not remember username or password. I tried to get it back but I could not. do you think it is bad that I put N/A on the question If I have USCIS account?
 
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