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I've seen a lot of discussions on this thread recently about contacting our congressman or representative to speed up our visa processing time.

1. How long should we wait approx. before taking this measure and under what circumstances?

2. Is it necessary for current DV AOS cases to start this process if we have not received IL or Bio letter given that the end of the fiscal year is nearing? (82 days left until September 30th)

3. Is there a website where we can learn more about this process?

4. Some advice on my case based on my personal timeline ⬇ would be helpful (41 days since I got NOA). I know it's still early, I'm just preparing for any eventuality.

Thank you!
 
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sultiik said:
Hello! I have just noticed in bio letter we have to fill applicant’s information worksheet (AIW). There is one question regarding the race. While filling the I-485 we indicated ourselves as ‘white’ even we are from Central Asia. Instructions for I-485 says to choose Asian in case you are from East Asia, South East Asia (countries like Japan, Korea, China, Taiwan). Also we were consulted by other people who got their GC. Right now in the AIW there is now choice for ‘white’. What should I do?
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Not an answer, but AFAIK, white are people with ancestors from Europe, Middle East, and north Africa. So I believe the right choice for Central Asia was Asian in the first place.
 
@sultiik I mean If you are asian and have been considered yourself in all your documents, go ahead and check white again. I am assuming that You checked white on ur I485 cuz you have been doing this in all your legal document.
 
@Blade_ I switched to a H1B a couple months ago after my J1 expired. Also, thanks for your input, I will send out a new package if I don't hear back from USPS by Tuesday.
 
I see that some people are asked on their interview letter to bring an I-864 to the interview. Apparently this is just part of the generic interview letter. But my interview letter says I need to bring an I-134. I don't have a sponsor so I can't do this. But I don't think I need one because I can show that I have a good job and have savings etc. In fact I already sent plenty of documents about that. Can I safely ignore this?
 
coffeemonster said:
I see that some people are asked on their interview letter to bring an I-864 to the interview. Apparently this is just part of the generic interview letter. But my interview letter says I need to bring an I-134. I don't have a sponsor so I can't do this. But I don't think I need one because I can show that I have a good job and have savings etc. In fact I already sent plenty of documents about that. Can I safely ignore this?
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My advice is to always be over-prepared for the interview by bringing whatever documents you think will be necessary. Better be safe than sorry IMO.

I don't think I-864 is relevant for DV AOS cases if someone can correct me on this.
 
coffeemonster said:
I see that some people are asked on their interview letter to bring an I-864 to the interview. Apparently this is just part of the generic interview letter. But my interview letter says I need to bring an I-134. I don't have a sponsor so I can't do this. But I don't think I need one because I can show that I have a good job and have savings etc. In fact I already sent plenty of documents about that. Can I safely ignore this?
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You can safely ignore the request in this case. You don't need an I-134 if you're currently employed and are generating a decent income.
 
SusieQQQ said:
This might be what has happened but the poster really needs to determine what has been applied for.

The US Department of Education has announced more than $36 billion in emergency grants for postsecondary education under the American Rescue Plan Act’s Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF III). For the first time, international students will also be eligible for assistance. https://thepienews.com/news/us-intl-students-heerf-iii/
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It is this!! The American Rescue Plan Act my university received. So I should be fine?
 
Blade_ said:
Not an answer, but AFAIK, white are people with ancestors from Europe, Middle East, and north Africa. So I believe the right choice for Central Asia was Asian in the first place.
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West Kazakhstan is partly in Europe. So here also instruction explains when you are identified as Asian.

Mom, what do you think? How should I show myself in AIW?

ps instruction is attached below
 

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Applicants from Europe here how you are showing yourself? There is not white in AIW?
 

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sultiik said:
West Kazakhstan is partly in Europe. So here also instruction explains when you are identified as Asian.

Mom, what do you think? How should I show myself in AIW?

ps instruction is attached below
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Stop overthinking this. Pick whatever you're comfortable describing yourself as of those two. An European will fall under the Caucasian/Latino category in this case.
 
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