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DV 2021 AOS Only

2fingerscrossed said:
Hi, I sent my AOS package on 06/21. The package got delivered on 06/23, but the money order has not been cashed yet. When I checked the visa status (using my DV case number), it says my application is at NVC. Does this mean the USCIS already approved my case, but they are yet to cash out the money order or send the receipt number to me? The DOS website says "After USCIS approves your petition, they will transfer your case to the Department of State's National Visa Center (NVC) for pre-processing. "
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The money is not cashed as quickly as with the DV receipt. Currently we are seeing it’s taking anywhere between two and four weeks.
And in this first step you’re looking for the Chicago Lockbox to accept or reject your petition; approval will come down later down the road.
Also, the NVC status is the original status for DV cases and that tracker is mostly for CP rather than AOS, you won’t see much movement there.
The DOS website lists the general process but DV is quite different, you can find all the information on the spreadsheet.
 
manish100 said:
Ready to submit my AOS package tomorrow:

Forms:
1. Form I-485
2. Form I-693 (Medical examination in a sealed envelope)
3. Copy of Receipt od DV Administrative fee payment ($330)

AOS Fee Payments:
1. money order of $1000 and $225

Identification documents:
1. copy of the foreign birth certificate
2. 2 recent passport size photos

Education details:
1.Copy of master, bachelor, and +2 degree

Employment details:
1.Copy of employment verification letter (current employer)
2. Copy of SSN Card

Proof of valid status in the US:
1. passport from and back page
2. passport copy with US visa
3. latest I-94
4. copy of previous OPT EAD card
5. copy of all I-20s

Financial details:
1. copy of IRS transcript 2020, 2019, and 2018
2. copy of w2 of 2020, 2019 and 2018
3. copy of bank statements (last 3 months)

Please let me know if I have missed anything. What you suggest as document order for assembling the file ? Thank you everyone
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I don't think you need to include your social security or your financial information if you are doing DV AOS. For your proof of valid status, the i94 and the passport is good enough. Don't understand why you need to include i20 and OPT? Remember, giving more information than necessary could work against you and it doesn't lead to faster processing times.
 
Brycewwk said:
I don't think you need to include your social security or your financial information if you are doing DV AOS. For your proof of valid status, the i94 and the passport is good enough. Don't understand why you need to include i20 and OPT? Remember, giving more information than necessary could work against you and it doesn't lead to faster processing times.
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AOS requires that you have always been in status, not just a current valid status,
 
Hello. my last update on the case was on June 14 and so far it is not updated. the last step was that the fingerprints were taken. On average, when can I receive a next update?
 
Brycewwk said:
I don't think you need to include your social security or your financial information if you are doing DV AOS. For your proof of valid status, the i94 and the passport is good enough. Don't understand why you need to include i20 and OPT? Remember, giving more information than necessary could work against you and it doesn't lead to faster processing times.
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Hmn, the passport and I-94 is NOT enough to demonstrate proof of valid status. Those two documents only demonstrate you entered the country legally, they do not demonstrate you've continuously maintained a valid status since you were admitted. They do not even demonstrate you're currently in a valid status as a matter of fact! Maybe you need to spend sometime going over the AOS process spreadsheet to see the recommended list which certainly doesn't fall in the realm of giving more information than necessary.
 
Elimorales said:
Hello. my last update on the case was on June 14 and so far it is not updated. the last step was that the fingerprints were taken. On average, when can I receive a next update?
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Take a look at the Timeline spreadsheet to see the timeline updates from others (and add yours too, if you haven't done so already).
 
Sm1smom said:
Hmn, the passport and I-94 is NOT enough to demonstrate proof of valid status. Those two documents only demonstrate you entered the country legally, they do not demonstrate you've continuously maintained a valid status since you were admitted. They do not even demonstrate you're currently in a valid status as a matter of fact! Maybe you need to spend sometime going over the AOS process spreadsheet to see the recommended list which certainly doesn't fall in the realm of giving more information than necessary.
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Thank you! I stand corrected. What about the social security and financial documents?
 
Brycewwk said:
Thank you! I stand corrected. What about the social security and financial documents?
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Take a look at the AOS process spreadsheet like I earlier recommended - you need to be able to demonstrate you’re unlikely to become a public charge. You however can decide to not include any of those in your personal package. Your case, your call as to what you include.
 
Hi guys, my interview was yesterday and it was the worst experience I have ever had. The officer took two hours to call us, and when he called us he had a very bad face and attitude. The first thing he asked us was with what status we are here and we told him that as Asylum Applicants, which he alleges is not a non-immigrant status for which no adjustment of status can be made, and that when the I94 expires we accumulate illegal presence. We entered on 05/16/2016 with a tourist visa and introduced an extension of that visa in September 2016 which was approved and the new I94 was until 05/15/2017, the asylum application was received by Uscis on 04 / 25/2017, before I94 expired. He said that he was going to put the case under review and that it would most likely be denied and that he would not spend money or time appealing because it would still be denied. What should I do? The case now says Under review. Thanks.
 
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mariaclaudia60 said:
Hi guys, my interview was yesterday and it was the worst experience I have ever had. The officer took two hours to call us, and when he called us he had a very bad face and attitude. The first thing he asked us was with what status we are here and we told him that as Asylum Applicants, which he alleges is not a non-immigrant status for which no adjustment of status can be made, and that when the I94 expires we accumulate illegal presence. We entered on 05/16/2016 with a tourist visa and introduced an extension of that visa in September 2016 which was approved and the new I94 was until 05/15/2017, the asylum application was received by Uscis on 04 / 25/2017, before I94 expired. He said that he was going to put the case under review and that it would most likely be denied and that he would not spend money or time appealing because it would still be denied. What I can do? The case now says Under review. Thanks.
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We have seen mixed results with asylum cases. “Asylum pending” (in fact anything pending when a prior status has expired) is technically not a status, it is just authorized stay, so yes officers can deem this a bar to adjustment. This is discussed in the AOS spreadsheet too I believe. (I don’t understand the officer’s comment about unlawful presence though, if I understand your case correctly you should be in authorized stay.) Your asylum case is still active and you will have that as a backup in case the DV case is denied.
 
Good afternoon, Mom! I hope you are doing well. I’ve question regarding our situation. We are F-1 visa holders and ESL students. Our current semester will end soon (July 17). And we are finishing highest level which is possible at school. If we take grace period (60 days) which is till September 17. Is that okay for interview? Our visa is itself till 2024. AoS Packages were accepted and waiting for Bio and interview.
 
sultiik said:
Good afternoon, Mom! I hope you are doing well. I’ve question regarding our situation. We are F-1 visa holders and ESL students. Our current semester will end soon (July 17). And we are finishing highest level which is possible at school. If we take grace period (60 days) which is till September 17. Is that okay for interview? Our visa is itself till 2024. AoS Packages were accepted and waiting for Bio and interview.
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If your AOS packages were accepted you will roll into adjustment pending when your current i94 ends. A grace period is not a status.
 
mariaclaudia60 said:
Hi guys, my interview was yesterday and it was the worst experience I have ever had. The officer took two hours to call us, and when he called us he had a very bad face and attitude. The first thing he asked us was with what status we are here and we told him that as Asylum Applicants, which he alleges is not a non-immigrant status for which no adjustment of status can be made, and that when the I94 expires we accumulate illegal presence. We entered on 05/16/2016 with a tourist visa and introduced an extension of that visa in September 2016 which was approved and the new I94 was until 05/15/2017, the asylum application was received by Uscis on 04 / 25/2017, before I94 expired. He said that he was going to put the case under review and that it would most likely be denied and that he would not spend money or time appealing because it would still be denied. What should I do? The case now says Under review. Thanks.
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so sorry to hear that.
 
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