DV 2021 AOS Only
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Sm1smom
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Payment for AOS
1) I'm planning to pay via personal check. Should I issue only one check and write full amount ($1225) or should I use two separate checks for filing fee ($1,140) and biometrics ($85)?
2) where should I write what did I pay for? Or they already know that I paid for both filing fee and biometrics?
US visas
3) Should I provide photocopies of all the US visas I have in my passport or only the last one?
Thank you in advance
1. A single check with the combined amount is fine.
2. They can figure out the amount (if combined) is fir the AOS and bio fee.
3. The most important one is the last one you entered the US with. Your call regarding wether to include the old ones or not.
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
That is your 2NL.
LandOfTheFree
Member
Thank you very much, Mom, for all your replies. I usually just "like" your messages in order not to spam the forum with "Thanks"
One more quick question: I have actually never in my life signed any personal checks, tomorrow will be my first. As far as I understand, I must specify the person or entity who receives the money. Who should I write the check for?
PS. Your English is fantastic, hope mine will be like yours one day
Hi Sm1smom,
I'm here on H-1B recapture that's valid until March 19th, 2021. My number 2021EU000061XX will become current on January 1st, and thanks to your spreadsheet I'll be ready to send the AOS package early Jan 2021.
1. Do I understand it right, that once I receive NOA form USCIS, I can remain here and work for the same employer legally as long as my case is pending, even past march 19th, 2021?
2. Also if I get the EAD early enough, and chose to switch to another employer, I can do that, too?
Appreciate your invite on this!
Maya
I'm here on H-1B recapture that's valid until March 19th, 2021. My number 2021EU000061XX will become current on January 1st, and thanks to your spreadsheet I'll be ready to send the AOS package early Jan 2021.
1. Do I understand it right, that once I receive NOA form USCIS, I can remain here and work for the same employer legally as long as my case is pending, even past march 19th, 2021?
2. Also if I get the EAD early enough, and chose to switch to another employer, I can do that, too?
Appreciate your invite on this!
Maya
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
Thank you very much, Mom, for all your replies. I usually just "like" your messages in order not to spam the forum with "Thanks"
One more quick question: I have actually never in my life signed any personal checks, tomorrow will be my first. As far as I understand, I must specify the person or entity who receives the money. Who should I write the check for?
PS. Your English is fantastic, hope mine will be like yours one day
See USCIS’s instructions/guide on How To Write Your Check
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
1. Yes you can remain past 3/19/2020 while your AOS is pending if you have received the NOA before that date. No, you cannot continue working past that day if you do not have an AOS based EAD approval by then.
2. Yes you can work for any employer with an AOS based EAD.
Thank you so very much!
just thought i would share my experience....was finally able to call USCIS - trick is to say some gibberish.. like a long sentence so that IVR cant really understand ..after like 3 tries , it put me through to a agent...did this early morning like 8 am EST. Agent said they are aware that some bios are late due to backlog due to covid reschedules. Said she will put in a request to check on it and said that i didnt need to talk to tier 2 at this time!..so theres that!
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
Hello mom. My payment was cashed on 11/17 but I didn't receive NOA yet and I didn't file G-1145 so I don't have a receipt number. I talked to a representative through Emma and he asked about my name, birth date, and mailing address and he said he couldn't find any information about my case which means my receipt has not been issued yet and he said there are delays in processing receipt notices due to covid. He told me to send an email to lockbox support. Should I do that or be patient and wait for it a little more? If my notice was sent, the representative could see the information, right? Thank you!
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
You can give it one more week to show up. If no NOA by the end of next week, then initiate a follow up as recommended.
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
Wait one more week as previously suggested to see if the NOA shows. If it shows up with the swapped name, contact USCIS, mention the error and request for the names to be swapped. If it doesn’t show up, still contact USCIS, provide your name as listed on the I-485 to see if they can find the NOA in the system, then mention the swapped name error after that.I realized I switched my first name and last name on the first page of i-485.... I don't know how could I do such a stupid mistake
Hi Mom!
I am an F1-student and would be graduated by Dec 30 (Already applied for OPT) and my case number is AS219xx. I have gone through your spread sheet and you had stated that it would be better not to rush to filling out DS-260. So I was thinking to ask from you, whether you think I should wait a bit more or is it fine if I go ahead and fill the DS-260? Thanks.
I am an F1-student and would be graduated by Dec 30 (Already applied for OPT) and my case number is AS219xx. I have gone through your spread sheet and you had stated that it would be better not to rush to filling out DS-260. So I was thinking to ask from you, whether you think I should wait a bit more or is it fine if I go ahead and fill the DS-260? Thanks.
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
You already understand submitting the DS260 form signifies a demonstrated immigrant immigrant intent. You also know your CN is on the high side (you demonstrated this knowledge in your very first post when you stated you know your CN is not likely to become current before July/August). Based on these facts, I wouldn’t be submitting be submitting the DS260 form anytime soon if I was in your shoes regardless of OPT application status/approval.
Thank you Mom! I will wait longer.
jewelmerit1995
Active Member
Hello everyone, I just want to check something because tomorrow I'm making a second payment for my DOS and don't want to screw it up again:
1)I print the form and fill it out
2) I get my cashier's check and add "U.S. Department of State Diversity Visa Program"
3) I ask for a self-return envelope and I add this address "
U.S. Department of State
Diversity Visa Program
P.O. Box 979079
St. Louis, Missouri 63197-9000"
Is there anything that's missing? Thank you everyone
1)I print the form and fill it out
2) I get my cashier's check and add "U.S. Department of State Diversity Visa Program"
3) I ask for a self-return envelope and I add this address "
U.S. Department of State
Diversity Visa Program
P.O. Box 979079
St. Louis, Missouri 63197-9000"
Is there anything that's missing? Thank you everyone
1) Yes.
2) My money order was paid to the "US Department of State". I wrote "For Diversity Visa Fee" and my DV case number under the "remark" section on the money order.
3) Forgive me if I've misunderstood your post. The self-addressed envelope shall have your current mailing address, be stamped, and put inside another envelope which is sending to that address of US DoS. After receiving your check, they will use that self-addressed envelope to send you back your receipt.