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Hello @Sm1smom, thanks for the help with my previous questions. I have one more before sending the AOS package. On i495 instructions pdf, they say to provide an evidence of including derivates (spouse in my case) in the green card lottery, specifically this point:
Evidence that any derivative applicants were originally included in the DV lottery entry
I went through all my submission forms and confirmations and receipts and I don't see my wife anywhere. I do remember though that I've included her when I was submitting my entry for participation in dv lottery.

Any idea what kind of evidence are they seeking for? What kind of documents?
See the FAQ tab of the AOS spreadsheet
 
So, I have a offer letter with a salary of around 65000, If i were to use this offer letter, do I also need to take the paystub during the interview?
 
Hi,

I have two questions below.

1. I switched Visa status from L1B to E2 earlier this year. I only have a I-797 for the previous VISA L1B, but should it be included in the package?
2. Who will be listed in the personal check for AoS fee $1,225?

Thank you.
 
Hi Mom, I am preparing to fill up the i485 form. I came to the US on an F1 visa for a master's degree. After my master's, I did one year job in OPT, and now I am currently enrolled in Ph.D. My question is what should I put my Alien number in the i485 form? I have the USCIS # in my OPT EAD card but I am not in OPT anymore. Should I put the USCIS # as my alien number although I am not doing the job anymore?
 
Hi Mom, I am preparing to fill up the i485 form. I came to the US on an F1 visa for a master's degree. After my master's, I did one year job in OPT, and now I am currently enrolled in Ph.D. My question is what should I put my Alien number in the i485 form? I have the USCIS # in my OPT EAD card but I am not in OPT anymore. Should I put the USCIS # as my alien number although I am not doing the job anymore?
Yes
 
Hi @maryasenath, my spouse has the same I-94 issue. His most recent date of entry does not align with his travel history. Before we submitted our AOS package, he contacted Deferred Inspection here in Seattle for a correction. They responded back and asked him to come to the Inspection Site with his passport, I-94 and all others supporting documents. Unfortunately when he arrived there, none of the staff know how to fix it so they said if an issue comes up at USCIS, he was told to just tell USCIS to contact them.
In the end, he submitted his I-94 as is and hope there will be no issue.
Thank you for sharing your experience. I hope it is not an issue.
 
Something similar happened to me. My travel history did not show that I came back to the US after a trip abroad last year (but I have the stamp in my passport). The difference is that in my case this was not my most recent entry. In the end, my travel history was never discussed. I don't know what happened when the officer was processing my case before the interview, but at the interview I was only asked about the last time I came back as a confirmation that the date was correct. So maybe in your case, this discrepancy matters a bit more since it's your most recent I-94. I hope you'll be able to fix it.
Thank you for sharing your experience @raphael1899. I will submit my application and continue to follow up and hope they resolve.
 
Do they correct passport stamps at the CBP deferred inspection sites? I noticed that my most recent stamp has a mistake - it shows the wrong year. I entered in early January 2020 and they must have forgotten to adjust the stamp for the new year, so the stamp has 2019 instead of 2020. But my I-94 is correct in every detail, and the handwritten date of expiration written under the passport stamp is also correct.
 
Good morning,

I will be moving from Ohio to Kentucky. My question is the following: If I move but I still have access to my mail from my previous address in Ohio (As I will be renting my apartment to a friend). Would it be possible to travel back for my BIO/Interview, or do I necessarilly need to update my address and posibly have delays in my case due to this?

Additionally, I still haven't received my BIO/Interview notice. I received my NOA on May 8th and I am a little worried about this. I spoke with a USCIS (I think tier I agent) and she told me there was no way to expedite the process or to notify the FO. That I should wait until I receive the BIO or Interview notice in my mail. Is there something else I can do? I am worried because my wife will be doing FTJ.

Thanks a lot!
 
Good morning,

I will be moving from Ohio to Kentucky. My question is the following: If I move but I still have access to my mail from my previous address in Ohio (As I will be renting my apartment to a friend). Would it be possible to travel back for my BIO/Interview, or do I necessarilly need to update my address and posibly have delays in my case due to this?

Additionally, I still haven't received my BIO/Interview notice. I received my NOA on May 8th and I am a little worried about this. I spoke with a USCIS (I think tier I agent) and she told me there was no way to expedite the process or to notify the FO. That I should wait until I receive the BIO or Interview notice in my mail. Is there something else I can do? I am worried because my wife will be doing FTJ.

Thanks a lot!
Regarding your bio - try to get hold of a tier 2 agent , and explain you situation (Make sure to tell your wife is FTJ). The agent scheduled mine over the phone so you might get lucky.
 
Good morning,

I will be moving from Ohio to Kentucky. My question is the following: If I move but I still have access to my mail from my previous address in Ohio (As I will be renting my apartment to a friend). Would it be possible to travel back for my BIO/Interview, or do I necessarilly need to update my address and posibly have delays in my case due to this?

Additionally, I still haven't received my BIO/Interview notice. I received my NOA on May 8th and I am a little worried about this. I spoke with a USCIS (I think tier I agent) and she told me there was no way to expedite the process or to notify the FO. That I should wait until I receive the BIO or Interview notice in my mail. Is there something else I can do? I am worried because my wife will be doing FTJ.

Thanks a lot!
1. If the move is a temporary move, you're not required to update USCIS with the new address as long as you can still access the mailbox for correspondence. If it is a permanent move and you can still access the mailbox, you may wait on making the address change until after you've completed your process, however if your IO finds out you're no longer residing in Ohio when you show up there for your interview, he/she may decide to not continue with the interview and insist on transferring your AOS case file to Kentucky FO with jurisdiction over your new address.
2. Are you listed on the timeline spreadsheet? Have you taken a look at the timeline spreadsheet to get an idea of the average processing time for any other case under your FO?
 
Regarding your bio - try to get hold of a tier 2 agent , and explain you situation , especially with your wife being FTJ. The agent scheduled mine over the phone so you might get lucky.
You had been waiting quite a while though before the Tier 2 agent agreed to schedule your bio over the phone, right?
 
You had been waiting quite a while though before the Tier 2 agent agreed to schedule your bio over the phone, right?
That is correct - i waited like close to 4 months. Since i was towards the beginning of the fiscal year i waited..however in this persons case; since we are towards the end of the fiscal year, they might have some wiggle room to schedule one was my thinking :) .
 
but I still have access to my mail from my previous address in Ohio (As I will be renting my apartment to a friend)
Personal experience: make sure your friend empties the mail box regularly. I didn't pick my mails for two weeks and the carrier marked me as "moved from this address" without my knowledge. I got in all sorts of troubles for that.
 
That is correct - i waited like close to 4 months. Since i was towards the beginning of the fiscal year i waited..however in this persons case; since we are towards the end of the fiscal year, they might have some wiggle room to schedule one was my thinking :) .
It helps to point out that little detail ;)
 
If i were to send my job offer letter with the package, do I also need to take the paystub during the interview?
 
Can an interview notice or Bio notice arrive in mail without change of online status. just want to know as i am curious everyday checking my mailbox when the online status hasn't changed. I am thinking i can use the online status to possibly help with an idea of when i can expect the mail.
 
Can an interview notice or Bio notice arrive in mail without change of online status. just want to know as i am curious everyday checking my mailbox when the online status hasn't changed. I am thinking i can use the online status to possibly help with an idea of when i can expect the mail.
Yes it can arrive without any change online..In fact It never changed in my case - all it said was Fingerprint fee received. It changed only after the interview when the case was approved and card was in production
 
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