DV 2021 AOS Only

[Sm1smom]

Hi Mom,
Thank you very for your efforts.
I am on F1 student visa and I was on DV2021 my CN is AF43XXX. I am waiting for my CN to become current but I paid the $330 to State Dept. Would it affect my future NIV given that my number might not become current?
Kind regards,

DV administrative fee payment constitutes a demonstration of an immigrant intent. A demonstrated immigrant intent may impact the approval of a future NIV application.

 

[NickN]

Just after posting this reply, I went to check our mailbox and we found there two letters inviting us to the interview on Feb 23, 2021.

Dear Mom and other moderators,
Question for you. I am not sure, is it possible to go to the interview without biometrics and do biometrics later? Hopefully biometrics will be scheduled soon. I will keep you updated.

Another short clarification question, in the letter states to BRING WITH YOU:

* ...
* ...
* ...
* Completed form I-864, Affidavit of Support.

I saw the spread sheet states that it does not apply for DV visa and we should print out the 9 FAM 302.8 (U) Public Charge) to show on the interview if needed.
(https://fam.state.gov/fam/09fam/09fam030208.html)
Is it still true?

Thank you very much! I hope everybody waiting will get their letters soon!!! Hope for the better for all!!!

An update on our request about scheduling our biometrics appointment. We got reply from USCIS by mail pretty quickly. They say: "We are still reviewing your case. We will mail you a notice when your have been scheduled for biometrics." So we are continuing to wait and hope for the better for everybody

 

[Jkarry]

Thank you fir your patience, and for your time! It is just my lawyer said it would be ok for another 2 months, and I bothered you with the same question again. So, Chicago Lockbox will not accept my AOS package after February 28? That is for sure?

 

[ysss]

DV administrative fee payment constitutes a demonstration of an immigrant intent. A demonstrated immigrant intent may impact the approval of a future NIV application.

Thank you very much Mom.
Given my current status in the US, would it be recommended to go back to my country to get CP instead of AOS given my CN?

 

[Sm1smom]

Thank you fir your patience, and for your time! It is just my lawyer said it would be ok for another 2 months, and I bothered you with the same question again. So, Chicago Lockbox will not accept my AOS package after February 28? That is for sure?

Well if your lawyer already said the plan was okay, I’m not sure why you were asking me the same question more or less for the second time. Your lawyer’s interpretation may be more correct though, however my interpretation of your situation (based on my understanding) remains the same.

Did any part of my post actually state the Chicago Lockbox will not accept your package after February 28th? I’m pretty sure that is not what I wrote.

 

[Sm1smom]

Thank you very much Mom.
Given my current status in the US, would it be recommended to go back to my country to get CP instead of AOS given my CN?

I can’t make a recommendation on what your best option is, considering I barely know anything about your case (outside of your CN being in the AF43xxx range and your being in F1). Take a look at the pros and cons of both options as listed out on the AOS process spreadsheet and decide for yourself.

 

[dhanu159]

@mom

i had request to talk with a tier 2 agent for my biometrics...agent called and they setup a biometrics for me for march 2. He said the notice will be reached by 7- 10 days. However i got the below email:
"
Thank you for your inquiry dated January 15, 2021.
About the USCIS online filing system.
We are pleased we could assist you with your USCIS online filing system inquiry today via telephone. As discussed in our conversation, we created and mailed you an Application Support Center (ASC) Appointment Notice. You may also view and print a copy of your USCIS ASC Appointment Notice within your USCIS online filing system account. After you log in to your USCIS online filing system account, access the Home Tab to find the "Documents" field to view or print your official appointment notice from USCIS."

Confused as to what this is though - i never used a online filing system !!!

 

[Sm1smom]

@mom

i had request to talk with a tier 2 agent for my biometrics...agent called and they setup a biometrics for me for march 2. He said the notice will be reached by 7- 10 days. However i got the below email:
"
Thank you for your inquiry dated January 15, 2021.
About the USCIS online filing system.
We are pleased we could assist you with your USCIS online filing system inquiry today via telephone. As discussed in our conversation, we created and mailed you an Application Support Center (ASC) Appointment Notice. You may also view and print a copy of your USCIS ASC Appointment Notice within your USCIS online filing system account. After you log in to your USCIS online filing system account, access the Home Tab to find the "Documents" field to view or print your official appointment notice from USCIS."

Confused as to what this is though - i never used a online filing system !!!

The email confirms the conversation you had on the phone call - the bio has been scheduled and bio notice mailed to you. It indicates you can see a copy of the bio notice on your USCIS online account

 

[onero]

So even with the new administration, it seems that visa bulletin will increase slowly. That’s so depressing. AOSers are exempted from the EOs, but in the reality, we are dealing with slow VB increase that caused by the bans. VB does not move because of the EO bans and hence a lot of AOSers have to wait to be current. Who knows until when.

 

[88lucky21]

1. That is your non-immigrant A#. You should still go ahead and provide that number.
2. You're still in F1 status.
3. Include a copy of "any" I-797 you have. And no, that I-797 does not count as the "Receipt number of underlying petition (if any)" - leave that section blank as it does not apply to DV based AOS applications.

Thank you!!

1. Double checking, does this mean filling that A-Number out at the top of each page of the I-485 as well?

2. Part 1 q23b "Expiration Date of Authorised Stay Shown on Form I-94" Mine says D/S. Is this ok to fill in in that box? Or should I be writing my OPT end date

3. Part 3 q11 EMPLOYMENT HISTORY - should I be filling out my most recent 'employer' as my school since I haven't worked since getting on my F1 as it's not permitted? AKA my job being a 'student'?

 

[Sm1smom]

Thank you!!

1. Double checking, does this mean filling that A-Number out at the top of each page of the I-485 as well?

2. Part 1 q23b "Expiration Date of Authorised Stay Shown on Form I-94" Mine says D/S. Is this ok to fill in in that box? Or should I be writing my OPT end date

3. Part 3 q11 EMPLOYMENT HISTORY - should I be filling out my most recent 'employer' as my school since I haven't worked since getting on my F1 as it's not permitted? AKA my job being a 'student'?

1. Yes
2. Yes - D/S (it stands for ‘Duration of Stay’)
3. Your school is not your most recent employer. Being a student does not equate to having a job.

 

[Jkarry]

Thank you!
Asking you because you are an expert. And lawyers do make mistakes...
Really appreciate your input and time!
Last question : does prepayment of AOS fees automatically cancels DC-260, which I filed previously ? (If I have to leave USA, I want applying from abroad still to be an option)
Thanks again!

 

[Sm1smom]

Thank you!
Asking you because you are an expert. And lawyers do make mistakes...
Really appreciate your input and time!
Last question : does prepayment of AOS fees automatically cancels DC-260, which I filed previously ? (If I have to leave USA, I want applying from abroad still to be an option)
Thanks again!

As long as you're aware, an "expert" like myself can also make mistakes, just like lawyers - my knowledge is not perfect either.

As for the $330 administrative fee, it does not in anyway cancel the DS260. Nothing can cancel the DS260 upon submission as a matter of fact. If you've already submitted the DS260 with AOS processing selected, and you decide to switch over to CP, you'll need to inform the KCC of the plan to switch over to CP in that case. The $330 administrative fee payment made when you originally planned on processing AOS (assuming the payment has already been made) is non-refundable, meaning you loose the payment. You'll be required to make a new payment at the embassy when scheduled for a CP interview.

 

[Jkarry]

As long as you're aware, an "expert" like myself can also make mistakes, just like lawyers - my knowledge is not perfect either.

As for the $330 administrative fee, it does not in anyway cancel the DS260. Nothing can cancel the DS260 upon submission as a matter of fact. If you've already submitted the DS260 with AOS processing selected, and you decide to switch over to CP, you'll need to inform the KCC of the plan to switch over to CP in that case. The $330 administrative fee payment made when you originally planned on processing AOS (assuming the payment has already been made) is non-refundable, meaning you loose the payment. You'll be required to make a new payment at the embassy when scheduled for a CP interview.

Thank you so very much!

 

[LandOfTheFree]

Hi, mom!
So I got an interview scheduled for March 02, 2021.
I reside in Portland, OR. I stated my current address in I-485 p& 14 - Adress History.
In i-485 p 13. Mailing Address I put my sister's address in Massachusetts.
I asked if I can do so here on forum and people said yes. I did it because I thought I was going to move out of Portland soon.
I am still here and I thought that they will schedule an interview at Portland's office.
But they scheduled it in Massachusetts....
I am asylum seeker and my asylum case is (most probably) in Portland's office. I went to local USCIS for my biometrics (for my asylum case) this autumn and I didn't change the address since then.
As you understand, asylum seekers have very low chances to do AOS. I think it's reasonable for me to have my AOS interview in the same office where my asylum case is. So...
1) Is there any way to know where my asylum case is?
2) If it's in Portland, how can I transfer my interview here?

 

[HappyDV2021]

@LandOfTheFree Could you please add info about your DV case to the timeline spreadsheet?

 

[Sm1smom]

Hi, mom!
So I got an interview scheduled for March 02, 2021.
I reside in Portland, OR. I stated my current address in I-485 p& 14 - Adress History.
In i-485 p 13. Mailing Address I put my sister's address in Massachusetts.
I asked if I can do so here on forum and people said yes. I did it because I thought I was going to move out of Portland soon.
I am still here and I thought that they will schedule an interview at Portland's office.
But they scheduled it in Massachusetts....
I am asylum seeker and my asylum case is (most probably) in Portland's office. I went to local USCIS for my biometrics (for my asylum case) this autumn and I didn't change the address since then.
As you understand, asylum seekers have very low chances to do AOS. I think it's reasonable for me to have my AOS interview in the same office where my asylum case is. So...
1) Is there any way to know where my asylum case is?
2) If it's in Portland, how can I transfer my interview here?

It is rather unfortunate your I-485 got sent to Massachusetts (your mailing address). The I-485 usually gets sent to the FO with jurisdiction over the physical address. When you listed your sister's address in MA as your mailing address, did you include her name under the c/o field or you listed your own name?

1. You will probably need to contact USCIS to find out that information.
2. I do not think you can initiate that transfer on your own. The AOS adjudicating IO typically requests the asylum case file on their own.

FYI - if the IO makes the determination that you're not residing in MA when you show up for the interview, he/she will most likely transfer your AOS case file to the FO with jurisdiction over your home address in Portland, OR.

 

[dhanu159]

hi mom...i had typo on my DOB ....when i called USCIS to make it corrected they put in a request and i got an email from the field office saying get it adjusted in the interview.. I am guessing my bio appointment letter will have the incorrect DOB will this be a problem when i go to give the biometrics?

 

[Sm1smom]

hi mom...i had typo on my DOB ....when i called USCIS to make it corrected they put in a request and i got an email from the field office saying get it adjusted in the interview.. I am guessing my bio appointment letter will have the incorrect DOB will this be a problem when i go to give the biometrics?

Nope, shouldn’t be a problem. Just let them know upfront when filing out your info there.

 

[LandOfTheFree]

It is rather unfortunate your I-485 got sent to Massachusetts (your mailing address). The I-485 usually gets sent to the FO with jurisdiction over the physical address. When you listed your sister's address in MA as your mailing address, did you include her name under the c/o field or you listed your own name?

Listed my name.

1. You will probably need to contact USCIS to find out that information.

ok.

2. I do not think you can initiate that transfer on your own. The AOS adjudicating IO typically requests the asylum case file on their own.

Do you think they had any interest in transferring my asylum case from OR to MA? Hm.. Okay, I need to know where is my asylum case first....

FYI - if the IO makes the determination that you're not residing in MA when you show up for the interview, he/she will most likely transfer your AOS case file to the FO with jurisdiction over your home address in Portland, OR.

thanx