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Wow_277 said:
Are you sure, I mean I am not an expert but I read they require a PCC if you lived more than 6 months in any countries. Do you have any documents saying that. I am sorry I am confused
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I think I’ve been guiding selectees through this process long enough to be sure of what what I wrote above, and I’m too tired at the moment to back that up with some official document. But you don’t need to believe me, feel free to go with what your guts says.
 
Sm1smom said:
I think I’ve been guiding selectees through this process long enough to be sure of what what I wrote above, and I’m too tired at the moment to back that up with some official document. But you don’t need to believe me, feel free to go with what your guts says.
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I am sorry, I dont mean to offend you. I was making sure i m doing the right things.
 
Wow_277 said:
I am sorry, I dont mean to offend you. I was making sure i m doing the right things.
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I wasn’t offended, I was just stating the fact that I don’t feel like searching and linking to some official source to make you believe me.
 
Sm1smom said:
I wasn’t offended, I was just stating the fact that I don’t feel like searching and linking to some official source to make you believe me.
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Can you send me a link for the instruction for AOS, the one I found was not really good. Again thank you for your help
 
Wow_277 said:
Can you send me a link for the instruction for AOS, the one I found was not really good. Again thank you for your help
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If you look up the checklist for supporting documents for i485 on the uscis website, or the list of evidence required in the actual i485 instructions (they are not specifically for DV so you have to have some judgement) - you will see that nowhere do they ask for police certificates. They do ask for other civil documents.
Have you read the spreadsheet linked on the first page? That is the most comprehensive guide you will find, and it has guided literally thousands of DV AOS applicants to success. For proof, read past years’ threads.
 
Hello! I'm new to this forum and wanted to ask a question. To my understanding, you can file for AOS when your number becomes current (not before that). I called USCIS a few days ago, and after talking to several representatives, they said that I should send my application as soon as possible, so they have enough time to work on my case. I told them that their website it says that I should wait for my number to become current, but the representative said that the visa bulletin doesn't matter, and I should apply asap. Any advice?

I'm in the US legally, and my number is EU15XXX.
 
Coffee&Books said:
Hello! I'm new to this forum and wanted to ask a question. To my understanding, you can file for AOS when your number becomes current (not before that). I called USCIS a few days ago, and after talking to several representatives, they said that I should send my application as soon as possible, so they have enough time to work on my case. I told them that their website it says that I should wait for my number to become current, but the representative said that the visa bulletin doesn't matter, and I should apply asap. Any advice?

I'm in the US legally, and my number is EU15XXX.
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the representatives were wrong, your understanding is (mostly) right (there is a limited early filing option) - see spreadsheet linked in first post of this thread too
 
Hi Mom,
When I paid the DV fees, I received the receipt by mail (2 weeks later) and also received an email with an attachment (2NL) stating that KCC is aware of my intentions to adjust status. I did not fill out form DS-260. I am thinking to fill it out as per your recommendation, but my understanding is that your recommendation that we fill DS-260 is so that KCC knows my intentions. Since I already received the 2NL, my questions are:

1) Does this mean there is no benefit for me to fill DS-260?
2) If I fill DS-260, do I expect another 2NL to be received by email?

Thanks
 
MILAT89 said:
Hi Mom,
When I paid the DV fees, I received the receipt by mail (2 weeks later) and also received an email with an attachment (2NL) stating that KCC is aware of my intentions to adjust status. I did not fill out form DS-260. I am thinking to fill it out as per your recommendation, but my understanding is that your recommendation that we fill DS-260 is so that KCC knows my intentions. Since I already received the 2NL, my questions are:

1) Does this mean there is no benefit for me to fill DS-260?
2) If I fill DS-260, do I expect another 2NL to be received by email?

Thanks
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1. Submitting the DS260 for an AOSer is a personal choice. You'll need to decide if it makes sense to still go ahead and submit the form
2. Possibly not.
 
Hello,

1. My health insurance has no expiration date. It will be effective as long as I work for my employer. I made the HR write a letter stating that, but I'm not sure what I should write on the I-944 form.
Should I leave the box blank and then handwrite "it will terminate when I will separate from employment with ..."?


2. I asked for an employment verification letter but it does not state my salary. Should I ask for another one with my annual salary on it?


Any advice is very much appreciated. Thank you
 
Hello,

1) If I am receiving money from my parents from overseas to pay for my education (F1) and other living expenses, where do I mention that in form I-944. Is it under Part 3 Item 6 (Page 4)?

2) Can I show evidence of a foreign bank joint account that I have with my father as assets?

3) How much should I show in assets for a one person household?

4) If I didn't file taxes for 2018, can I show the W2 I received in 2018 instead?

5) How many tax returns should I enclose with I-944?

Thank you in advance! :)
 
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@Sm1smom
hey momy i hope you are doing great. I wanted to ask you bc i haven't received my 2nl nor receipt and I'm tripping over this (it's been 3 weeks now). I don't know if I made a misstep or whether it's taking longer although I know it takes time to get it but I'm seeing a lot of people getting their by the third week. If I don't get my receipt by next week do you think I should call the department of state and see what's going on?
 
Hello Mom,

1. Part 3. form i-944 question 6. "requires information about whether you or your household received additional income on a continuing weekly, monthly or annual basis during the most recent tax year and it is not listed in your income tax". Do I need to include SNAP and TANF if it is received by my US-citizen child?

Thank you for your time.
 
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joanne_angelia said:
Hello,

1) If I am receiving money from my parents from overseas to pay for my education (F1) and other living expenses, where do I mention that in form I-944. Is it under Part 3 Item 6 (Page 4)?

2) Can I show evidence of a foreign bank joint account that I have with my father as assets?

3) How much should I show in assets for a one person household?

4) If I didn't file taxes for 2018, can I show the W2 I received in 2018 instead?

5) How many tax returns should I enclose with I-944?

Thank you in advance! :)
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1. Yes you may list it there, (it could technically be argued that is not an income though).

2. Yes you may (assuming the account holds a substantial amount that can demonstrate you’re unlikely to become a public charge, otherwise including it is pointless IMO) - you’ll need to provide 12 months’ bank statements for the account.

3. Is that because you were not required to file an income tax? The instruction says any applicant who does not have a recent tax transcript because they were not required to file an income tax return for the last three years may optionally provide a W2 in place of their tax transcript.

4. You should still go ahead and file your taxes as required.

5. You need the IRS tax transcript for the most recent year

I recommend you go through this post for further guidance.
 
jewelmerit1995 said:
@Sm1smom
hey momy i hope you are doing great. I wanted to ask you bc i haven't received my 2nl nor receipt and I'm tripping over this (it's been 3 weeks now). I don't know if I made a misstep or whether it's taking longer although I know it takes time to get it but I'm seeing a lot of people getting their by the third week. If I don't get my receipt by next week do you think I should call the department of state and see what's going on?
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As stated on the AOS spreadsheet, it takes 2 to 8 weeks to receive the payment receipt. So be patient.
 
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