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DV 2021 AOS Only

Sm1smom said:
The person is technically speaking out of status during those 60 days grace period and is therefore not eligible to file for an adjustment of status if they have no status to adjust from to start with. The 60 days grace period simply mean they’re not accruing an illegal presence during the grace period.
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Hello @Sm1smom, I hope you are doing well. I just wanted to confirm if I understood this correctly and if it pertains to my case as well.

I'm an international student and my case number is AF 29XXX. I'm going to graduate in May 2021. Based on your answer, a person is essentially considered out of status during the 60 days grace period. I was wondering if this applies to F-1 students waiting for approval for the Optional Practical Training (OPT). I believe my case number will become active for processing around April/May.

Can I still process my AOS after my graduation (grace period begins) while waiting for my OPT or does it already need to be approved and received to be considered eligible for AOS? Thank you!
 
ishmog said:
Hello @Sm1smom, I hope you are doing well. I just wanted to confirm if I understood this correctly and if it pertains to my case as well.

I'm an international student and my case number is AF 29XXX. I'm going to graduate in May 2021. Based on your answer, a person is essentially considered out of status during the 60 days grace period. I was wondering if this applies to F-1 students waiting for approval for the Optional Practical Training (OPT). I believe my case number will become active for processing around April/May.

Can I still process my AOS after my graduation (grace period begins) while waiting for my OPT or does it already need to be approved and received to be considered eligible for AOS? Thank you!
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Awaiting OPT approval is not the same as being within the 60 days grace period. Yes F1 with pending OPT approval is eligible to apply for AOS during that period.
 
Appreciate your answer! I did look at the spreadsheet, and saw that most people whose number became current in Jan. sent in their AOS mid Jan., and eventually received their green card mid May-early July, which is reasonable. Thanks again!

I have one more Q - can I potentially get 2 affidavits of support (in case I don't find one person with a high enough income). I know it might sound weird, but thought I'd ask:)

Thank you!
Maya
 
MayaA said:
Appreciate your answer! I did look at the spreadsheet, and saw that most people whose number became current in Jan. sent in their AOS mid Jan., and eventually received their green card mid May-early July, which is reasonable. Thanks again!

I have one more Q - can I potentially get 2 affidavits of support (in case I don't find one person with a high enough income). I know it might sound weird, but thought I'd ask:)

Thank you!
Maya
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Don’t go by what is on the DV2020 Timeline though, that spreadsheet is an anomaly - DV 2020 processing is not what the typical FY looks like.

No, the affidavit has to be from one person that meets the applicable requirements, it cannot be combined.
 
NickN said:
Hi Mom,

Thank you and other moderators very very much for your great service! My wife won DV lottery 2021, she is J2 I am J1 visa, CN 2021AS****15**.

We sent our package for AOS package on Oct 2 2020 Friday to USCIS PO Box 805887 Chicago, IL 60680-4120 through USPS and USPS tracking indicates that it was delivered on Oct 5th evening. From that time 15 days have passed and we have not received any email, text, or mail from USCIS. Would you suggest waiting a bit more or to try to contact USCIS now by sending email to lockboxsupport@uscis.dhs.gov.

Thank you very much for your time! We appreciate a lot your and other moderator's help.
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You need to wait for your case number become current before submitting.
 
Got it. Thanks a lot!!!


Sm1smom said:
Don’t go by what is on the DV2020 Timeline though, that spreadsheet is an anomaly - DV 2020 processing is not what the typical FY looks like.

No, the affidavit has to be from one person that meets the applicable requirements, it cannot be combined.
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Hi mom ,

This is related to the same thread i had on my wrong DOB on the form i485 (mistake originated from me) ..so i received an email from USCIS telling to bring prmimary documentation such as my passport/birth cerficate to the interview and the officer would adjust the DOB accordingly after verification.
My question is when i read about the biomtrics appointment it says:
" We will only allow to complete your biometric service appoinment if you can reaffirm under penalty of perjury that all of the information in your application petition or request was complete true and correct at the time of filing".

In my case my DOB was incorrect at the time of filing obvioulsy not intentional ..so what would i do in this case?....will I still be able to complete my Biometrics since i got an email from USCIS telling to fix DOB in the interview?
 
dhanu159 said:
Hi mom ,

This is related to the same thread i had on my wrong DOB on the form i485 (mistake originated from me) ..so i received an email from USCIS telling to bring prmimary documentation such as my passport/birth cerficate to the interview and the officer would adjust the DOB accordingly after verification.
My question is when i read about the biomtrics appointment it says:
" We will only allow to complete your biometric service appoinment if you can reaffirm under penalty of perjury that all of the information in your application petition or request was complete true and correct at the time of filing".

In my case my DOB was incorrect at the time of filing obvioulsy not intentional ..so what would i do in this case?....will I still be able to complete my Biometrics since i got an email from USCIS telling to fix DOB in the interview?
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The error is not a big deal, just point it out when you go for the bio appointment, don’t stress over that verbiage.
 
Hi mom,

I had a question in regards to filling AOS. I am AS 4***, which seems might become current in January/Feb 2021. I am on F-1 as a doctoral student with the assistantship. I learned few days ago that my classes and my TA class will all be fully online. I have a family member in a neighboring state. My question is would it be OK for me to move with my family for the next semester and thereby be in a different state than my school is? Does it create issues in terms of processing AOS? Do I apply as if I am in the state where my school is or based on the state of residency? If the latter does it look bad?
 
Omoton said:
Hi mom,

I had a question in regards to filling AOS. I am AS 4***, which seems might become current in January/Feb 2021. I am on F-1 as a doctoral student with the assistantship. I learned few days ago that my classes and my TA class will all be fully online. I have a family member in a neighboring state. My question is would it be OK for me to move with my family for the next semester and thereby be in a different state than my school is? Does it create issues in terms of processing AOS? Do I apply as if I am in the state where my school is or based on the state of residency? If the latter does it look bad?
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Yes you can be in a different State from your school. Your FO will be based on the address where you’re physically located, and not your school address.

You might want to check some of the past timeline spreadsheets to get an idea of the processing time for the FO with jurisdiction over your current address compared to the FO with jurisdiction over the new address in the the State to see if the move is worth it in the long run as processing time for each FO varies b
 
Sm1smom said:
Yes you can be in a different State from your school. Your FO will be based on the address where you’re physically located, and not your school address.

You might want to check some of the past timeline spreadsheets to get an idea of the processing time for the FO with jurisdiction over your current address compared to the FO with jurisdiction over the new address in the the State to see if the move is worth it in the long run as processing time for each FO varies b
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Appreciate the good advice! Processing time is certainly a good point. I will check out the timelines.
 
Omoton said:
Appreciate the good advice! Processing time is certainly a good point. I will check out the timelines.
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Some schools don't allow you to change the mailing address out of state(at least mine doesn't), so check with your international office. Also FYI, if you reside in a different state and work in a another state, you may have to pay taxes for both states
 
Please I need Help.
My Case Number is AF12xxx. My parents sponsor my education and they are back home, my Question is can I submit Affidavit of support and Bank Statements from them or I have to look for someone in the United State.?
Moreover, I don’t have a Social security number or ever work. So I don’t know if can submit W2 form. Thank you
 
Emmanuel Kay said:
Please I need Help.
My Case Number is AF12xxx. My parents sponsor my education and they are back home, my Question is can I submit Affidavit of support and Bank Statements from them or I have to look for someone in the United State.?
Moreover, I don’t have a Social security number or ever work. So I don’t know if can submit W2 form. Thank you
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You need to look into getting an I-134 from and applicable supporting documents from a USC or a LPR. You wouldn't have a W2 if you're not eligible to work and haven't been working illegally. So not sure why you're wondering if you can submit a W2.

I recommend you spend some time going through the AOS Process Spreadsheet by the way
 
I'm starting "medical examination" part. I am concerned about the vaccines.

The AOS spreadsheet says "If you have no medical records from your home country, and if you're an adult you may need to take the 2 or 3 shots listed below".
List of shots:
1) TD/TDAP
2) MMR
3) Varicella
4) Flu
5) TB Blood Test

I don't have any records confirming I had these vaccines from my homeland.

Do I have to take all the shots before I go to Civil Surgeon?

If yes, what documents should I show him confirming that I got them?
 
LandOfTheFree said:
I'm starting "medical examination" part. I am concerned about the vaccines.

The AOS spreadsheet says "If you have no medical records from your home country, and if you're an adult you may need to take the 2 or 3 shots listed below".
List of shots:
1) TD/TDAP
2) MMR
3) Varicella
4) Flu
5) TB Blood Test

I don't have any records confirming I had these vaccines from my homeland.

Do I have to take all the shots before I go to Civil Surgeon?

If yes, what documents should I show him confirming that I got them?
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You don't have to take any of the vaccines prior to visiting the CS. The CS will administer the necessary shots - the cost of each vaccine will be added to your overall medical fee as applicable.

Alternatively, you can visit your primary care provider and get the Flu shot, TD/TDAP (which may be covered by your medical insurance) to cut down on cost. You will be provided with the applicable documentation which you can then provide to your CS.
 
I have a question about passport and filing. (Just for the record, my case number is EU00029XXX).

My current passport that I put in when I got selected in the DV lottery is expiring now in December 2020. I will get a new passport in January 2021 with a new passport number.
When filing DS-260, should I do that now and put in the passport number I got selected with or do I wait and file DS-260 once I have the new passport number?
When filing the AOS package I will have to use the new passport number since the current passport will be expired at that time, correct?
 
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