Sm1smom
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Take a look at the “Public Charge” tab of the AOS process spreadsheet to get an idea of the factors the IOs take into consideration in making a public charge determination.
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Take a look at the “Public Charge” tab of the AOS process spreadsheet to get an idea of the factors the IOs take into consideration in making a public charge determination.
Hi Sm1smom!
I have a somewhat similar question, but different
I make $40K per year, no history of public charge, I have a very good credit score, 401k, master's degree, a number of certificates, and a friend sponsor who gave me the affidavit of support.
Previous years, as an H1B worker, I've been opting out of employer-offered health insurance that wasn't matched and was too expensive for me. Instead, I did checkups in my home country twice a year.
Based on the "Totality of the Circumstances Framework" and other materials from the "Public Charge" tab, would it be foolish of me to opt out of insurance now because it's expensive? Just trying to determine, how much of an impact it'll have on the overall picture. Thanks for any insights (however subjective) you might have!
I have a somewhat similar question, but different
I make $40K per year, no history of public charge, I have a very good credit score, 401k, master's degree, a number of certificates, and a friend sponsor who gave me the affidavit of support.Previous years, as an H1B worker, I've been opting out of employer-offered health insurance that wasn't matched and was too expensive for me. Instead, I did checkups in my home country twice a year.
Based on the "Totality of the Circumstances Framework" and other materials from the "Public Charge" tab, would it be foolish of me to opt out of insurance now because it's expensive? Just trying to determine, how much of an impact it'll have on the overall picture. Thanks for any insights (however subjective) you might have!
jewelmerit1995
Active Member
Hello everyone,
just a quick question. Im taking my picture today for AOS filing and was wondering about the picture requirements? I would appreciate it! Thank you everyone and have a great week
just a quick question. Im taking my picture today for AOS filing and was wondering about the picture requirements? I would appreciate it! Thank you everyone and have a great week
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
Hi Sm1smom!
I have a somewhat similar question, but different
Previous years, as an H1B worker, I've been opting out of employer-offered health insurance that wasn't matched and was too expensive for me. Instead, I did checkups in my home country twice a year.
Based on the "Totality of the Circumstances Framework" and other materials from the "Public Charge" tab, would it be foolish of me to opt out of insurance now because it's expensive? Just trying to determine, how much of an impact it'll have on the overall picture. Thanks for any insights (however subjective) you might have!
If you’ve already gone through the information available on the “Public Charge Tab”, you already know everything I know about Public Charge and the Totality of the Circumstances.
Opting out of having an appropriate medical insurance coverage for whatever reason is personal decision, one I however will never make. Knowing how quickly medical bills can pile up, how an unforeseen medical event can quickly spiral out of control and lead to bankruptcy due to not having a medical insurance coverage in place to help deal with those unforeseen circumstances when they do happen, I definitely wouldn’t forgo it and think a twice a year medical check outside of the US is good need. Opting out of having a medical insurance in place while living in the US is a foolish decision IMHO.
Hello everyone,
just a quick question. Im taking my picture today for AOS filing and was wondering about the picture requirements? I would appreciate it! Thank you everyone and have a great week
Page 9 of the Form I-485 Instructions:
"1. Photographs
You must submit two recent identical color passport-style photographs of yourself. The photos must have a white to
off-white background, be printed on thin paper with a glossy finish, and be unmounted and unretouched.
The two recent identical color passport-style photos must be 2 by 2 inches. The photos must be in color with full face,
frontal view, on a white to off-white background. Head height should measure 1 to 1 3/8 inches from top of hair to
bottom of chin, and eye height should measure between 1 1/8 to 1 3/8 inches from bottom of photo. Your head must
be bare unless you are wearing headwear as required by a religious denomination of which you are a member. Using
a pencil or felt pen, lightly print your name and A-Number (if any) on the back of the photo. Visit the following DOS
website at travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/requirements/photos.html for examples."
HappyDV2021
Active Member
I arrived to the US a year ago and basically lived here and worked only for 2 weeks in the previous year. My form W-2 has my salary for this period only and it is 1/24 of my yearly salary.
I am filing form I-944 and have to write income from form W-2 for the previous year and this income is not enough to cover anything. I have my EVL with my salary, Bank statement, and Pay Slips for this year and the total income there is higher than 250% of Federal Poverty Guidelines.
1. How should I indicate my income for 2020 in form I-944?
Should I wait for this year to end, to receive a new W-2 to be able to show income? Or is it fine to file it as is and show all the documents during the interview?
2. For the languages. Should I list languages, that I speak if I don't have any certificates?
Thank you for all your help and advice!
I am filing form I-944 and have to write income from form W-2 for the previous year and this income is not enough to cover anything. I have my EVL with my salary, Bank statement, and Pay Slips for this year and the total income there is higher than 250% of Federal Poverty Guidelines.
1. How should I indicate my income for 2020 in form I-944?
Should I wait for this year to end, to receive a new W-2 to be able to show income? Or is it fine to file it as is and show all the documents during the interview?
2. For the languages. Should I list languages, that I speak if I don't have any certificates?
Thank you for all your help and advice!
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Hi Mom!
I am a graduate student under F-1 visa and a winner having case number AS219xx. I married in January after I applied for lottery. I have not yet filled out DS-260 since my number is on higher side. I have finished my studies and got approved for the OPT and have my EAD card with me.
My question is I want to take my spouse under F-1 dependent visa and I am afraid whether it would cause any negative consequence for the green card application for any of us. I know that with these situations, its not much likely I would have the green card but I want to know whether there are consequences of applying the F1 dependent to her before the processing of DV lottery.
Thank you very much!
I am a graduate student under F-1 visa and a winner having case number AS219xx. I married in January after I applied for lottery. I have not yet filled out DS-260 since my number is on higher side. I have finished my studies and got approved for the OPT and have my EAD card with me.
My question is I want to take my spouse under F-1 dependent visa and I am afraid whether it would cause any negative consequence for the green card application for any of us. I know that with these situations, its not much likely I would have the green card but I want to know whether there are consequences of applying the F1 dependent to her before the processing of DV lottery.
Thank you very much!
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
1. You can’t list 2020 income if you have no W2 or IRS tax transcript to back up the figure. You need to figure out which option you’re most comfortable with - list 2019 income and proceed as is or list your 2020 income and wait until you get your W2 (at least) before filing.
2. No proficiency certificate required for listed language(s).
Hello mom, today I asked about the status of my typo error request and they said a letter was sent to me on 12/14. The mistake has not been corrected on my case yet since the error was not due to administrative mistake. And I asked what I should do and the representative said “the office has instructed that you send the receipt with the incorrect information and an official document that prove and support the change to the address in your receipt notice”. I think I should wait for the letter to see the clear instructions but should I send a new I-485 with the correct name or a copy of my passport or something? Thank you
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
Her ability to get a F2 visa will not impact your GC processing. However, you already know she will not be eligible to file for AOS with you.
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
Hello mom, today I asked about the status of my typo error request and they said a letter was sent to me on 12/14. The mistake has not been corrected on my case yet since the error was not due to administrative mistake. And I asked what I should do and the representative said “the office has instructed that you send the receipt with the incorrect information and an official document that prove and support the change to the address in your receipt notice”. I think I should wait for the letter to see the clear instructions but should I send a new I-485 with the correct name or a copy of my passport or something? Thank you
You don’t send anything unless you’re specifically asked to do so. Wait until you see what was sent.
Hello mom, today I asked about the status of my typo error request and they said a letter was sent to me on 12/14. The mistake has not been corrected on my case yet since the error was not due to administrative mistake. And I asked what I should do and the representative said “the office has instructed that you send the receipt with the incorrect information and an official document that prove and support the change to the address in your receipt notice”. I think I should wait for the letter to see the clear instructions but should I send a new I-485 with the correct name or a copy of my passport or something? Thank you
I had a typo on my birth year on form I - 485 - they sent me an email stating to get it corrected during my interview by providing official documentation of my birth certificate or passport. - Just though id share mine
Thank you for sharing. Looks like they want me to do it now. It does not make any sense though they already have our birth certificate and passport. Anyway, I have to deal with the result of my own silliness... Did you hear back about your biometrics appointment? The representative suggested I can submit an 'eRequest for not receiving appointment notice by mail' since it has been more than 30 days after the NOA was processed.I had a typo on my birth year on form I - 485 - they sent me an email stating to get it corrected during my interview by providing official documentation of my birth certificate or passport. - Just though id share mine
I also had the same thought - we already submit our birth cert/passport - maybe they simply wanted to see the originals... Its better than redoing the i-485 and mailing them again which will take another eternity .. so ill take that
. No update on bio yet , i already submitted a request -their online tool is broken so had to call them. Funny thing is that, the agent said that request you put in to ask about the bio takes 25 - 30 days to be processed, so there goes that!!! god help us all Hello Sm1smom,
I saw that you help so many people during these stressful times. I'm hoping to get a couple of tips from you. I'm a PhD student at a NY based university with F1 status. I was selected for DV21. I sent my DS 260 form back in September and went for CP initially. I haven't heard back from KCC yet. It looks like there haven't been interviews scheduled for January yet and an entry ban extension might happen .
Now I'm looking for AOS options. My number is EU209XX. I was wondering how it would work if I went with AOS instead. Do you recommend it timeline-wise? If so, how would I change from CP to AOS?
I was looking at timelines for DV20 applicant excel sheet. I saw that even though the quota for EU was 30000 max, applicants with EU50XXX managed to get their green cards approved. I was surprised to see that USCIS managed to squeeze them in because the processing time says over 6-9 months for USCIS.
I would really appreciate if you could guide me how to proceed. I feel lost with how unpredictable things are right now.
Thanks,
klcgzm
I saw that you help so many people during these stressful times. I'm hoping to get a couple of tips from you. I'm a PhD student at a NY based university with F1 status. I was selected for DV21. I sent my DS 260 form back in September and went for CP initially. I haven't heard back from KCC yet. It looks like there haven't been interviews scheduled for January yet and an entry ban extension might happen .
Now I'm looking for AOS options. My number is EU209XX. I was wondering how it would work if I went with AOS instead. Do you recommend it timeline-wise? If so, how would I change from CP to AOS?
I was looking at timelines for DV20 applicant excel sheet. I saw that even though the quota for EU was 30000 max, applicants with EU50XXX managed to get their green cards approved. I was surprised to see that USCIS managed to squeeze them in because the processing time says over 6-9 months for USCIS.
I would really appreciate if you could guide me how to proceed. I feel lost with how unpredictable things are right now.
Thanks,
klcgzm
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
1. I can’t recommend which option is best for you, that is something you’ll have to decide on your own. I suggest you start by taking a look at the pros and cons of both processes on the AOS Process Spreadsheet to help you figure out if AOS works for you or not.
2. Not sure I understand what you mean by EU’s quota being 30000 maximum. Regardless someone having a EU50xxx doesn’t necessarily mean there are 49xxx selectees ahead of that CN. There are “holes” in between the CNs.
3. DV based AOS applications do not follow the typical USCIS posted timelines - DV based AOS applications are fast tracked because USCIS is aware they are time sensitive.
Anyways spend some time going through the AOS Process Spreadsheet as recommended - spend some time going through all the tabs on that spreadsheet as a matter of fact to help you better understand what the AOS process involves.
Thanks for the reply! What I mean in the second question is that I thought only applicants with number at/below what is stated at visa bulletin were allocated a visa . I saw in the AOS Spreadsheet that the applicants whose numbers were over the visa bulletin could manage to get a GC.
Also what do I need to do to change from CP to AOS, by chance?
Thanks again,
klcgzm
Also what do I need to do to change from CP to AOS, by chance?
Thanks again,
klcgzm
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
1. That is because all EU CNs went current.
2. Email KCC to let them know you wish to switch from CP to AOS.
Thank you Sm1smom!