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DV 2022 AOS (Adjustment of Status) Only

Hello everyone!
I am not sure, whether this question has been asked before or not - the search didn’t show any similar requests.

The problem is that I made a mistake in my daughter’s date of birth when submitting my DV lottery application last year. My application has actually won, but I’ve noticed daughter’s DOB is different when opening actual DS-260: the year of birth was different - 2023 instead of 2022.

I know it’s a very serious mistake and in most of the cases the whole application would be denied. Nevertheless I am interested to know if you can advice anything such as:
- contacting USCIS right now in order to help with a correction;
- thinking of appeal after submitting I-485
- preparing for a law suite (I have a mental health issue at the moment).

I am currently residing in the USA with my family having a legal L1 status, they are having L2.
 
Maximpl said:
Hello everyone!
I am not sure, whether this question has been asked before or not - the search didn’t show any similar requests.

The problem is that I made a mistake in my daughter’s date of birth when submitting my DV lottery application last year. My application has actually won, but I’ve noticed daughter’s DOB is different when opening actual DS-260: the year of birth was different - 2023 instead of 2022.

I know it’s a very serious mistake and in most of the cases the whole application would be denied. Nevertheless I am interested to know if you can advice anything such as:
- contacting USCIS right now in order to help with a correction;
- thinking of appeal after submitting I-485
- preparing for a law suite (I have a mental health issue at the moment).

I am currently residing in the USA with my family having a legal L1 status, they are having L2.
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This is actually not a big deal, and no, your entire application will NOT be denied because of this. Your daughter is a derivative. If submitting the DS260 form, just make sure you enter the correct DOB for her. Also when submitting the AOS package (as I’m assuming you’re planning on processing AOS), just be sure to enter the correct DOB on the applicable forms also.

p.s. post follow up questions on the 2024 AOS thread if you’re a 2024 selectee, or the 2025 AOS thread if you’re a 2025 selectee.
 
Sm1smom said:
This is actually not a big deal, and no, your entire application will NOT be denied because of this. Your daughter is a derivative. If submitting the DS260 form, just make sure you enter the correct DOB for her. Also when submitting the AOS package (as I’m assuming you’re planning on processing AOS), just be sure to enter the correct DOB on the applicable forms also.

p.s. post follow up questions on the 2024 AOS thread if you’re a 2024 selectee, or the 2025 AOS thread if you’re a 2025 selectee.
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I appreciate your instant response!
And sorry for the wrong thread posting by the way.

However, just want to reconfirm or at least double-check on my understanding - is filing DS-260 mandatory in case I want to use AOS path and no to pass a consular interview abroad. I assume it’s not.
 
Maximpl said:
I appreciate your instant response!
And sorry for the wrong thread posting by the way.

However, just want to reconfirm or at least double-check on my understanding - is filing DS-260 mandatory in case I want to use AOS path and no to pass a consular interview abroad. I assume it’s not.
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DS260 submission is not mandatory for AOS. It is required for CP.
 
Sm1smom said:
Nothing has changed. This happens all the time. As a matter of fact, KCC actually tend to email asking for payment for the rest of the family/derivatives, before they will release the KCC file. A response explaining the rest of the family will be processing FTJ has always sufficed and led to the release of the KCC to the FO. This happens every year.
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Hi sir. Do you know if I have to put the receipt of the payment of 330$ to KCC in my AOS package ??thanks in advance
 
I live in California and want to send my i485 diversity visa to USCIS. Do i send it to USCIS chicago lockbox ?
U.S. Postal Service (USPS):
USCIS
Attn: AOS
P.O. Box 805887
Chicago, IL 60680
FedEx, UPS, and DHL deliveries:
USCIS
Attn: AOS (Box 805887)
131 S. Dearborn St., 3rd Floor
Chicago, IL 60603-5517
 
m_abdulhafez said:
Hi all! New update on FTJ case

Status: F1 OPT
Case number AS8xxx.
Summary: My wife is currently in Japan and will be doing FTJ after I complete my AOS. DS260 submitted with that indicated as well as cover letter.
We added that in my cover letter hoping they would expedite the interview.
She already scheduled a medical check in Japan Aug16th (but it can be made earlier).

Timeline:
02/15/2022: Filed DS-260 indicating that I am doing AOS while my wife is doing CP in Tokyo
03/01/2022: AOS package sent
03/15/2022: NOA
04/18/2022: Biometrics
06/08/2022: Congressional inquiry sent , explaining the case with the FTJ and requesting an expedited interview.
06/30/2022: Email from KCC
"KCC has received payment of $330.00 for your case file. You have a case size of 2. Please send the remaining payment or provide a written statement"
Replied and got a same day generic reply about AOS process. Resent email with more clarification.
07/05/2022: Reply from KCC:
"The adjustment of status fee to the Department of State has been paid or indications on your DS-260 show that you wanted to adjust your status in the US. The payment of the adjustment of status fee indicates to KCC that you are residing in the US and wish to process your case at the local USCIS office. As a result, KCC did not continue the processing your case. To continue this case to consulate processing, please notify KCC with your request."
07/06/2022: Called USCIS to request appointment with Tier 2 agent
07/06/2022: Congressman Office received this reply:
Thank you for your inquiry June 8, 2022, regarding (Name) and the application for permanent residence/adjustment of status.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) records confirm that your constituent's case was transferred to the Phoenix Field Office, Phoenix, AZ. The case will be reviewed by an Immigration Services Officer to determine if additional information is needed or if a final adjudication can be reached. Your constituent will be notified by mail once an update is available. Your constituent can check case status on our website at uscis.gov by simply entering the receipt number listed above. Please note we are unable to provide a timeframe for the completion of this process. USCIS is mindful of the inconvenience of this matter and the case will be worked as soon as possible.
07/28/2022: Status on my USCIS changed to New Card Is Being Produced!, also received message about tier 2 agent calling within two business days.

08/01/2022: + Received NOA +Wife called embassy to inform them about case, agent requested that she email over final NOA.
08/02/2022: Original Tier 2 call request was cancelled. Called USCIS again, explained case to Tier 1 agent to request expedited Tier 2 call.
08/04/2022: Mailed out I-824 form and Submitted inquiry to Senator office, called to explain case.
08/05/2022: + Received Green Card. Received Tier 2 call, explained case to agent who forwarded inquiry to FO.
+ Wife received email from embassy Immigrant Visa division to email final NOA, resident card, phone number, address. We added Marriage certificate, Award letter, copy of passport, DS-260 (myself and hers).
08/09/2022: Received email from state department to log into dv website for an update, logging in shows a letter from KCC stating that:
"KCC has completed the processing of the case and forwarded to interviewing office, Further inquiries should be addressed to the interviewing office" and "An appointment has been scheduled for you at the US embassy stated below (Tokyo)" on the 14th of September.
DS-260 page changed to show that case was now at Tokyo.

Just wanted to update everyone! I am hopeful that this means that everything is set and that the interview will go well for my wife and that we can reunite soon!

Will keep the forum updated. Good luck everyone and stay hopeful! 12 days ago my case was stuck at "biometrics taken"!

Thanks @Sm1smom for all the help/advice so far.
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how did this go it is Sept 14th today ?
 
m_abdulhafez said:
Hi all! New update on FTJ case

Status: F1 OPT
Case number AS8xxx.
Summary: My wife is currently in Japan and will be doing FTJ after I complete my AOS. DS260 submitted with that indicated as well as cover letter.
We added that in my cover letter hoping they would expedite the interview.
She already scheduled a medical check in Japan Aug16th (but it can be made earlier).

Timeline:
02/15/2022: Filed DS-260 indicating that I am doing AOS while my wife is doing CP in Tokyo
03/01/2022: AOS package sent
03/15/2022: NOA
04/18/2022: Biometrics
06/08/2022: Congressional inquiry sent , explaining the case with the FTJ and requesting an expedited interview.
06/30/2022: Email from KCC
"KCC has received payment of $330.00 for your case file. You have a case size of 2. Please send the remaining payment or provide a written statement"
Replied and got a same day generic reply about AOS process. Resent email with more clarification.
07/05/2022: Reply from KCC:
"The adjustment of status fee to the Department of State has been paid or indications on your DS-260 show that you wanted to adjust your status in the US. The payment of the adjustment of status fee indicates to KCC that you are residing in the US and wish to process your case at the local USCIS office. As a result, KCC did not continue the processing your case. To continue this case to consulate processing, please notify KCC with your request."
07/06/2022: Called USCIS to request appointment with Tier 2 agent
07/06/2022: Congressman Office received this reply:
Thank you for your inquiry June 8, 2022, regarding (Name) and the application for permanent residence/adjustment of status.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) records confirm that your constituent's case was transferred to the Phoenix Field Office, Phoenix, AZ. The case will be reviewed by an Immigration Services Officer to determine if additional information is needed or if a final adjudication can be reached. Your constituent will be notified by mail once an update is available. Your constituent can check case status on our website at uscis.gov by simply entering the receipt number listed above. Please note we are unable to provide a timeframe for the completion of this process. USCIS is mindful of the inconvenience of this matter and the case will be worked as soon as possible.
07/28/2022: Status on my USCIS changed to New Card Is Being Produced!, also received message about tier 2 agent calling within two business days.

08/01/2022: + Received NOA +Wife called embassy to inform them about case, agent requested that she email over final NOA.
08/02/2022: Original Tier 2 call request was cancelled. Called USCIS again, explained case to Tier 1 agent to request expedited Tier 2 call.
08/04/2022: Mailed out I-824 form and Submitted inquiry to Senator office, called to explain case.
08/05/2022: + Received Green Card. Received Tier 2 call, explained case to agent who forwarded inquiry to FO.
+ Wife received email from embassy Immigrant Visa division to email final NOA, resident card, phone number, address. We added Marriage certificate, Award letter, copy of passport, DS-260 (myself and hers).
08/09/2022: Received email from state department to log into dv website for an update, logging in shows a letter from KCC stating that:
"KCC has completed the processing of the case and forwarded to interviewing office, Further inquiries should be addressed to the interviewing office" and "An appointment has been scheduled for you at the US embassy stated below (Tokyo)" on the 14th of September.
DS-260 page changed to show that case was now at Tokyo.

Just wanted to update everyone! I am hopeful that this means that everything is set and that the interview will go well for my wife and that we can reunite soon!

Will keep the forum updated. Good luck everyone and stay hopeful! 12 days ago my case was stuck at "biometrics taken"!

Thanks @Sm1smom for all the help/advice so far.
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hello everyone ,

I know this is pretty aged post but I was wondering if anyone recalls what he meant by dv website ? thank you
 
lcopp13 said:
Hi!! I won the 2022 DV Lottery (woohoo!) and had a couple of questions. My case number is 2022OC000011xx.

1. If the F1 visa in my passport is expiring on June 30th, but I am starting 1 year of OPT with a valid I-20, can I apply for AOS now? Does it matter if my packet is received after June 30th?
2. I can't find any information anywhere about whether or not I need to put a 2NL into my I-485 application. I don't have one since I didn't file the DS-260 but should receive the DV DOS receipt soonish. Is the 2NL 100% necessary? If so, how do I get one?
3. Can I apply right now if my case number is below the cutoff this month and next month, or do I have to wait until October (the start of the fiscal year)?
4. If I was already going to start my OPT year soon, should I bother filing the I-765 with my I-485?
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