DV 2021 AOS Only

[SusieQQQ]

Thank you both! After looking through the spreadsheets there seems to be a lot of cases turned around quickly, I should have started there... I just wasn't sure how covid would impact those timelines. I will wait and see what the next few DV bulletins look like. Appreciate all of the help.

For Covid, read through the last few months of last FY. One trend that was noticeably more obvious than prior years was the number of cases approved without interview - presumably an outcome to save time in the office, so for many of those who followed the spreadsheet well and included all the evidence needed to approve a case with their AOS package (rather than waiting to present it at interview), it paid off handsomely.

 

[dhanu159]

For Covid, read through the last few months of last FY. One trend that was noticeably more obvious than prior years was the number of cases approved without interview - presumably an outcome to save time in the office, so for many of those who followed the spreadsheet well and included all the evidence needed to approve a case with their AOS package (rather than waiting to present it at interview), it paid off handsomely.

i had a typo on my birthday and USCIS replied via email to me to get it fixed during the interview, in that case me getting approved without an interview is slim in that case?...or would they ask me to mail in additional documents to get it sorted out? ( i have already submitted birth certificate passport in my application though)

 

[SusieQQQ]

i had a typo on my birthday and USCIS replied via email to me to get it fixed during the interview, in that case me getting approved without an interview is slim in that case?...or would they ask me to mail in additional documents to get it sorted out? ( i have already submitted birth certificate passport in my application though)

It would be faster to interview than do an RFE. Generally they don’t RFE for DV afaik.

 

[Coffee&Books]

Does anyone have any experience sending adjustment of status application early (meaning before your number becomes current)? I have heard stories that USCIS might send your application back, or they might accept it.

 

[dhanu159]

Does anyone have any experience sending adjustment of status application early (meaning before your number becomes current)? I have heard stories that USCIS might send your application back, or they might accept it.

I sent early(given that my CN was on section C in the DV bulletin) - received my receipts

 

[fauchc]

Does anyone have any experience sending adjustment of status application early (meaning before your number becomes current)? I have heard stories that USCIS might send your application back, or they might accept it.

I sent early(given that my CN was on section C in the DV bulletin) - received my receipts

I sent my application before (two weeks) my number became current too and USCIS didn't send it back. They could though, so it's your call whether do it or not.

 

[Sm1smom]

Does anyone have any experience sending adjustment of status application early (meaning before your number becomes current)? I have heard stories that USCIS might send your application back, or they might accept it.

I think you need to define/explain your understanding of “filing early before your number becomes current” in order for you to get the most accurate response as against the above two responses which may not quite be what you’re asking about in view of your CN being around EU15xxx. You asked a similar question back in October and Susie responded with an explanation about “limited early filing”, so I’m not sure which early filing before you’re CN is current you’re asking about this time around.

 

[jewelmerit1995]

hello everyone, I hope everyone is doing great. I just have a quick question, if I apply for AP and EAD, I get approved but I never use them would I still fall out of status if god forbid I get my AOS denied? Thank you, everybody and happy new Year!

 

[Sm1smom]

hello everyone, I hope everyone is doing great. I just have a quick question, if I apply for AP and EAD, I get approved but I never use them would I still fall out of status if god forbid I get my AOS denied? Thank you, everybody and happy new Year!

You remain in your currently existing status.

 

[jewelmerit1995]

You remain in your currently existing status.

thank you so much

 

[onero]

1- How does Trump's new extention of PP10014 affect AoSers?

2- Can we say that PP10014 is the reason why the VB processes slowly?

3- KCC does not send 2NL and does not set interviews, but VB continues to increase cut off even if it is slow. I try to understand despite this extention, can we still see a potental jump in VB at a certain time?

4-For cutoff in VB, does KCC or State Dept determine the cutoffs?

 

[Coffee&Books]

I think you need to define/explain your understanding of “filing early before your number becomes current” in order for you to get the most accurate response as against the above two responses which may not quite be what you’re asking about in view of your CN being around EU15xxx. You asked a similar question back in October and Susie responded with an explanation about “limited early filing,” so I’m not sure which early filing before you’re CN is current you’re asking about this time around.

I should clarify. When I say filing early, I mean filing before your number is in section C of the VB. I talked to an immigration lawyer who told me that they had had cases where USCIS just accepted early applications, but they had also had cases when USCIS returned the application.
I know it's a risky situation, I just wanted to see if someone had experience with this.
As you said, my number is not even close to becoming current at this point, and my US visa will expire in April. Seeing VB increase by only 700 is very discouraging, and I also know that the embassy in my home country does not even look at DV applications because of the severe backlog.

 

[Sm1smom]

1- How does Trump's new extention of PP10014 affect AoSers?

2- Can we say that PP10014 is the reason why the VB processes slowly?

3- KCC does not send 2NL and does not set interviews, but VB continues to increase cut off even if it is slow. I try to understand despite this extention, can we still see a potental jump in VB at a certain time?

4-For cutoff in VB, does KCC or State Dept determine the cutoffs?

1. Extension or not, AOSers are not subject to the proclamation.

2. Probably.

3. I can’t speculate on the VB progression.

4. State Dept in conjunction with the KCC.

 

[Sm1smom]

I should clarify. When I say filing early, I mean filing before your number is in section C of the VB. I talked to an immigration lawyer who told me that they had had cases where USCIS just accepted early applications, but they had also had cases when USCIS returned the application.
I know it's a risky situation, I just wanted to see if someone had experience with this.
As you said, my number is not even close to becoming current at this point, and my US visa will expire in April. Seeing VB increase by only 700 is very discouraging, and I also know that the embassy in my home country does not even look at DV applications because of the severe backlog.

There are records of several DV based AOS applications have been successfully filed with the early filing option. There are also records of a few that got rejected by the Chicago or faced a denial by the IO when the applications got to the FO (although some of those denials got overturned - it was a rather stressful process to get the denial overturned).

An unsolicited suggestion: spend some time going over the AOS process spreadsheet and the timeline spreadsheets from both current and past years. You will learn a lot more from those than from any immigration lawyer.

 

[SusieQQQ]

There are records of several DV based AOS applications have been successfully filed with the early filing option. There are also records of a few that got rejected by the Chicago or faced a denial by the IO when the applications got to the FO (although some of those denials got overturned - it was a rather stressful process to get the denial overturned).

An unsolicited suggestion: spend some time going over the AOS process spreadsheet and the timeline spreadsheets from both current and past years. You will learn a lot more from those than from any immigration lawyer.

Not sure if I misunderstood the poster but he seems to be talking about filing even before the early filing option becomes available- he says filing before section C (which is the advance table) shows the number being current?

 

[Sm1smom]

Not sure if I misunderstood the poster but he seems to be talking about filing even before the early filing option becomes available- he says filing before section C (which is the advance table) shows the number being current?

Good catch Susie - I somehow missed OP was asking about filing before the CN is even listed on the Advanced Notification section of the VB. Thanks.

 

[Sm1smom]

I should clarify. When I say filing early, I mean filing before your number is in section C of the VB. I talked to an immigration lawyer who told me that they had had cases where USCIS just accepted early applications, but they had also had cases when USCIS returned the application.
I know it's a risky situation, I just wanted to see if someone had experience with this.
As you said, my number is not even close to becoming current at this point, and my US visa will expire in April. Seeing VB increase by only 700 is very discouraging, and I also know that the embassy in my home country does not even look at DV applications because of the severe backlog.

Considering you’re asking about filing before the CN is listed in the Advanced Notification section of the VB, I can categorically tell you no one, absolutely no one has ever succeeded with such a filing. Even if the Lockbox mistakenly accepts the application, it will definitely be denied during the adjudication process by the IO. Don’t just walk away from the lawyer you spoke with who gave you the impression it may be possible to do so, you need to RUN from them.

 

[Minnesotan507]

Hello mom,
I saw that there’s is an immigration ban pp10014 and pp10052 going on that will prevent DV2021 selectees to get their visas. I wanted to know if AOSers were concerned about that ?

 

[HappyDV2021]

Hi, In form I-485 in Employment history, I need to provide a list of employers. Since 2018, I basically worked for the same employer but in different countries and in different capacities.

1. Should I specify different employers if it is the same company but I worked in different offices/branches in different countries? Officially each of these companies has a separate registration in a different country, but the same name and all companies belong to the same group of companies.

2. Should I specify different employers if I have changed positions while working for the same employer? Like, I worked as a QA Engineer and started working as a Software Developer?

Thank you very much for all your advice.

 

[HappyDV2021]

Hello mom,
I saw that there’s is an immigration ban pp10014 and pp10052 going on that will prevent DV2021 selectees to get their visas. I wanted to know if AOSers were concerned about that ?

Mom already answered this question here:
https://forums.immigration.com/threads/dv-2021-aos-only.342993/page-76#post-2542550

And you can check AOS 2020 timeline and thread and see, that people received their Green cards after those restrictions were imposed. So there is nothing for us to worry about.