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HEM_NEPAL said:
Thank you so much. If I do not find a person who can sponsor me now, can I take it during the interview? Also, is there a chance they will ask me if I need to show financial support then I can prepare it?
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Yes you can take it to the interview. I don’t know if the IO will ask for one, that’s why I previously stated: “Having an I-134 as a backup financial document in this case is never a bad idea. Probably not going to be required, but in the event they ask, it will be easier to simply present it then if you already have it.”
 
Sm1smom said:
Yes you can take it to the interview. I don’t know if the IO will ask for one, that’s why I previously stated: “Having an I-134 as a backup financial document in this case is never a bad idea. Probably not going to be required, but in the event they ask, it will be easier to simply present it then if you already have it.”
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Thank you so much, this helps alot.
 
Hello, can I do the AOS if I have a b1/b2 visa ? I was issued last week with the visa and I already had filled DS-260. Britsimon is advising we enter and do the adjustments since there is no time . I am new here and I am totally confused kindly assist where you can . Thank you
 
Ngigi said:
Hello, can I do the AOS if I have a b1/b2 visa ? I was issued last week with the visa and I already had filled DS-260. Britsimon is advising we enter and do the adjustments since there is no time . I am new here and I am totally confused kindly assist where you can . Thank you
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Entering the US on a NIV with a preconceived intent of filing AOS is highly discouraged. That will constitute a fraudulent use of a NIV, especially considering you just got issued with the visitor’s visa and I’m certain you never informed the CO you plan on processing AOS once you get to the US.
 
Nanamizuki said:
hi Mom,
let me check again just in case, I can submit returned stapled documents with personal check in my case (G-1450 AMEX problem). correct?
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I already answered this question as pertained to your specific case, just go back to the response directed at you if in doubt.
 
Sm1smom said:
1. Instruction says “Provide your name exactly as it appears on your Form I-94” If that is what you did, there’s no need second guessing yourself.
2. Yes
3. Yes, if those were the status you were both admitted under.
4. Again, instructions says “if not already listed”. If the most recent employer outside the US is already listed under the employment history for the past 5 years, then simply put N/A. You don’t get a brownie point for providing unsolicited information just because the fields are already there.
5. You can decide on that. Do you view yourself as bald or brown haired?
6. Include the I-797
7. You have no A#, leave the section blank.
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Thank you for the reply! Much appreciated.

For the 4. - The instruction says to list all employment history for the past 5 years. So I put my US employment info - last 2 years, then my outside of US experience which is also 2 years, so it leaves me the space for another company that I worked in for more than 1 year. Having that, the last company is not the most recent but I wanted to include it because it is within last 5 years. I was not sure if I can put it on the page 6 or maybe in the additional page (last page of the the i485). Or maybe I think about it too much and I should just not enclose the last company I worked in even though it says that I should include last 5 years..
 
Dear Mom et. al, I hope you are all well. We had prepared our AOS pack and sent it on Friday recorded delivery to the Chicago lockbox as per the very useful instructions. We sent it Friday (without the inclusion or mention of the early filing) because we believe it will arrive on the 1st, given its memorial weekend and USPS will be closed Monday and possible the Chicago lockbox also. This shouldnt cause an issue right, even if it arrives on Monday but isn't opened until Tuesday?
 
filar7 said:
Thank you for the reply! Much appreciated.

For the 4. - The instruction says to list all employment history for the past 5 years. So I put my US employment info - last 2 years, then my outside of US experience which is also 2 years, so it leaves me the space for another company that I worked in for more than 1 year. Having that, the last company is not the most recent but I wanted to include it because it is within last 5 years. I was not sure if I can put it on the page 6 or maybe in the additional page (last page of the the i485). Or maybe I think about it too much and I should just not enclose the last company I worked in even though it says that I should include last 5 years..
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Instructions says to use Part 14 Additional Information if you need extra space to complete the information for the section where it says to provide employment history over the last 5 years. I think it is pretty much straightforward, doesn’t make sense to me for the last employer on your list to be listed under the most recent section when that employer wasn’t your most recent employer outside the US.
 
YouNeverKnow said:
Dear Mom et. al, I hope you are all well. We had prepared our AOS pack and sent it on Friday recorded delivery to the Chicago lockbox as per the very useful instructions. We sent it Friday (without the inclusion or mention of the early filing) because we believe it will arrive on the 1st, given its memorial weekend and USPS will be closed Monday and possible the Chicago lockbox also. This shouldnt cause an issue right, even if it arrives on Monday but isn't opened until Tuesday?
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I don’t get how the package could get delivered on Monday if USPS is closed on Monday, so not even sure why the above question, or am I missing something? There will be a lot more things for you to stress over during this process, this just isn’t one of them IMO.
 
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Sm1smom said:
I don’t get how the package could get delivered on Monday if USPS is closed on Monday, so not even sure why the above question, or am I missing something?
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I sent the package on Friday as suggested by UPSP as I said it needs to be delivered on the 1st June. I send it express and recorded and they stated because USPS is closed on Sat/Sun and Mon (Memorial Day) that it will arrive on Tuesday. However, I checked and it arrived on Saturday :( do you think this will be an issue?
 
YouNeverKnow said:
I sent the package on Friday as suggested by UPSP as I said it needs to be delivered on the 1st June. I send it express and recorded and they stated because USPS is closed on Sat/Sun and Mon (Memorial Day) that it will arrive on Tuesday. However, I checked and it arrived on Saturday :( do you think this will be an issue?
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I updated my previous post, so you didn’t get to see the additional response I added. I think you should take another look at it.
 
Sm1smom said:
I updated my previous post, so you didn’t get to see the additional response I added. I think you should take another look at it.
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Dear Mom, thank you for the quick and informative response. You are right. Just one follow-up, if I receive the Acceptance email/sms and NOA that means this has not become an issue right, its the only time I will know if this hasn't been an issue?
 
YouNeverKnow said:
Dear Mom, thank you for the quick and informative response. You are right. Just one follow-up, if I receive the Acceptance email/sms and NOA that means this has not become an issue right, its the only time I will know if this hasn't been an issue?
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Early filing is fully covered on the AOS spreadsheet, take a look at the FAQ tab of the spreadsheet.
 
Update on my FTJ: basically no progress :(

My consulate is unwilling to request my DV files from the USCIS FO. They insisted that I should file I-824 first. Only after they receive the adjudication of I-824, they will contact KCC. Below is the message from my consulate:
In order to process your request further, please first file a Form I-824 with USCIS, and request them to forward it to AIT after the adjudication. Once received, we may then notify KCC along with proof of your adjustment of status in order that KCC can modify and transmit your electronic case to us for a follow-up process. Please do forward us a copy of evidence of your adjustment soon after you submit your I-824 to the USCIS.
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I also reached out to the house representative. They are trying to get in touch with the Chicago lockbox hoping they could accept my I-824 ASAP. Unfortunately, they did not hear back from the USCIS either.

Question: Is there still anything that I could do at this moment for accelerating FTJ? Thank you in advance!
 
@Sm1smom two of my paper are longer than A4 paper (They use longer size for high school docs in my country), Do you think I should convert in A4 (I technically cant cuz it cuts some signature and stamps) or it is okay to send it as it is. TIA
 
Chuchuaaa said:
Update on my FTJ: basically no progress :(

My consulate is unwilling to request my DV files from the USCIS FO. They insisted that I should file I-824 first. Only after they receive the adjudication of I-824, they will contact KCC. Below is the message from my consulate:


I also reached out to the house representative. They are trying to get in touch with the Chicago lockbox hoping they could accept my I-824 ASAP. Unfortunately, they did not hear back from the USCIS either.

Question: Is there still anything that I could do at this moment for accelerating FTJ? Thank you in advance!
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Hello,
Can i-824 form be submitted to USCIS before I-485 form gets approved?
 
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