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DV 2022 AOS (Adjustment of Status) Only

Hello!

I've read about the first payment that "A cashier’s check or postal money order for the correct Diversity Visa Lottery fee amount, with the DV case number noted on the cashier’s check or money order". So I am a bit confused. Should I write my DV case number on a money order or it is just enough to include that additional paper with my info from the website?

And I just copy identical that text from the website for first payment, insert my personal information and don't change anything in the sentence order there? Thank you a lot
 
londonbritain said:
Hello!

I've read about the first payment that "A cashier’s check or postal money order for the correct Diversity Visa Lottery fee amount, with the DV case number noted on the cashier’s check or money order". So I am a bit confused. Should I write my DV case number on a money order or it is just enough to include that additional paper with my info from the website?

And I just copy identical that text from the website for first payment, insert my personal information and don't change anything in the sentence order there? Thank you a lot
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What website are you talking about? This one? https://travel.state.gov/content/tr...m-entry/adjustment-of-status-fee-payment.html The instructions seem clear to me, it tells you to both write the case number on the check and include the information in the “fill in” form.
 
londonbritain said:
Hello!

I've read about the first payment that "A cashier’s check or postal money order for the correct Diversity Visa Lottery fee amount, with the DV case number noted on the cashier’s check or money order". So I am a bit confused. Should I write my DV case number on a money order or it is just enough to include that additional paper with my info from the website?

And I just copy identical that text from the website for first payment, insert my personal information and don't change anything in the sentence order there? Thank you a lot
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Writing your CN on your money order is not enough. You need to include the “form” from the website with your payment. Yes, copy the text to a word document verbatim and fill it out.
 
atrzad said:
485 with supporting documents, 131 S Dearborn St 3rd Floor, Chicago, IL 60603?
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Mailing address depend on the mailing delivery service you plan on using:

For U.S. Postal Service (USPS):
USCIS
Attn: AOS
P.O. Box 805887
Chicago, IL 60680

OR

For FedEx, UPS, and DHL deliveries:
USCIS
Attn: AOS (Box 805887)
131 South Dearborn - 3rd Floor
Chicago, IL 60603-5517
 
If i want to change a page in 485 form can i just print that particular page and not the whole 18 pages? This barcodes are unique or they are generated everytime we print on 485
 
atrzad said:
If i want to change a page in 485 form can i just print that particular page and not the whole 18 pages? This barcodes are unique or they are generated everytime we print on 485
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It's a pdf, it's not generating a barcode each time.
 
Hi Mom and super team,

Getting ready as others are to submit my AOS package - CN OC1XX, number is valid in October.

My husband and I are both on E3 visa currently, my question is, after we submit the AOS application, if my husband decides to leave his job, does the I-485 application allow him to stay in the USA, or does he need to keep his visa (in this case an E3) until the green card is approved?

Under normal circumstances he could apply for an E3-D (dependent visa) under my E3, but my concern is, once we apply for the AOS, he may not be able to get the E3-D due to immigrant intent.

Apologies if this is out of the wheelhouse of AOS questions, we may need to speak with a lawyer, I just thought I'd ask here first! Also, how do we contribute our AOS timelines to the spreadsheet?

Thank you again!!
 
La Panda said:
Also, how do we contribute our AOS timelines to the spreadsheet?
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Click on "view only" and then on "Request edit access".
La Panda said:
My husband and I are both on E3 visa currently, my question is, after we submit the AOS application, if my husband decides to leave his job, does the I-485 application allow him to stay in the USA, or does he need to keep his visa (in this case an E3) until the green card is approved?
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You can stay in US with a pending I-485. However, if the application is denied for any reason, he has no fall-back status. It's always safer to have a fall-back status in case something goes wrong. Let's say you forgot to sign your form. If he leaves his job and losses his current status and USCIS return your application to sign it, then you don't have a status to adjust from anymore and have to leave US.
 
La Panda said:
Hi Mom and super team,

Getting ready as others are to submit my AOS package - CN OC1XX, number is valid in October.

My husband and I are both on E3 visa currently, my question is, after we submit the AOS application, if my husband decides to leave his job, does the I-485 application allow him to stay in the USA, or does he need to keep his visa (in this case an E3) until the green card is approved?

Under normal circumstances he could apply for an E3-D (dependent visa) under my E3, but my concern is, once we apply for the AOS, he may not be able to get the E3-D due to immigrant intent.

Apologies if this is out of the wheelhouse of AOS questions, we may need to speak with a lawyer, I just thought I'd ask here first! Also, how do we contribute our AOS timelines to the spreadsheet?

Thank you again!!
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Once the application is accepted (you get a receipt notice) he can leave his job and stay in the US under “adjustment pending“ (which is not a status as such but is authorized stay). Note that he will not be able to work until and unless he gets an 485-based EAD (not sure if you are applying for one, but they take months anyway). He (and you) also cannot travel out the US without AP until the adjustment is approved. Note that the normal recommendation is to maintain prior visa status if possible, because it gives you something to fall back on if for whatever reason the i485 is denied - without a fallback option he would have to leave immediately if there was a denial.

By the way I assume you are aware that it can take months to get a green card under AoS - being current in October is not at all a guarantee of an early adjustment process being finalized.
 
Blade_ said:
It's a pdf, it's not generating a barcode each time.
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Actually, the forms do generate barcodes, which may or may not be visible depending on the internet browser being used.

“Depending on which internet browser you use, the barcode may not be visible when you open the form. We will process all forms with or without a barcode at the bottom of the page.”

www.uscis.gov

USCIS 2D Barcode Requirements | USCIS

Third-party vendors may apply these requirements to their own commercial 2D barcode generators, which will improve accuracy and efficiency at our Lockbox facility.Depending on which internet
www.uscis.gov
 
La Panda said:
Also, how do we contribute our AOS timelines to the spreadsheet?
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Just open up the spreadsheet and update as needed.

Blade_ said:
Click on "view only" and then on "Request edit access".
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There’s currently no access request requirement on the DV2022 Timeline spreadsheet. It is presently editable by anyone without having to send in an access request. The spreadsheet only goes into a lockdown mode when users begin to make unauthorized changes to suit their personal preferences.
 
Sm1smom said:
Actually, the forms do generate barcodes, which may or may not be visible depending on the internet browser being used.
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Sm1smom said:
There’s currently no access request requirement on the DV2022 Timeline spreadsheet. It is presently editable by anyone without having to send in an access request. The spreadsheet only goes into a lockdown mode when users begin to make unauthorized changes to suit their personal preferences.
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Thanks for the double-correction.
 
SusieQQQ said:
Once the application is accepted (you get a receipt notice) he can leave his job and stay in the US under “adjustment pending“ (which is not a status as such but is authorized stay). Note that he will not be able to work until and unless he gets an 485-based EAD (not sure if you are applying for one, but they take months anyway). He (and you) also cannot travel out the US without AP until the adjustment is approved. Note that the normal recommendation is to maintain prior visa status if possible, because it gives you something to fall back on if for whatever reason the i485 is denied - without a fallback option he would have to leave immediately if there was a denial.

By the way I assume you are aware that it can take months to get a green card under AoS - being current in October is not at all a guarantee of an early adjustment process being finalized.
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Thanks Susie! This is great news for us. He is applying for the 485 based EAD but my guess is we would probably get the green card before the EAD anyway with the current wait times. Thank you for heads up re: maintaining the current visa status just in case the AOS is denied. We were just curious about our options as we want to move from Texas to California which would mean he would have to leave his job (I would support us in the interim), but it's food for thought to stay in Texas as long as possible or until we (hopefully) get the GC.

Yes, aware of the time it may take to receive the AOS, I am keeping my fingers crossed for potentially a 6 month process, but we'll see of course.

Thanks again for this excellent resource.
 
La Panda said:
Thanks Susie! This is great news for us. He is applying for the 485 based EAD but my guess is we would probably get the green card before the EAD anyway with the current wait times. Thank you for heads up re: maintaining the current visa status just in case the AOS is denied. We were just curious about our options as we want to move from Texas to California which would mean he would have to leave his job (I would support us in the interim), but it's food for thought to stay in Texas as long as possible or until we (hopefully) get the GC.

Yes, aware of the time it may take to receive the AOS, I am keeping my fingers crossed for potentially a 6 month process, but we'll see of course.

Thanks again for this excellent resource.
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So one more caution is to be careful about moving during the process. You have no real insight as to when your FO starts work on it, moving states means your FO will change and you won’t know at what stage of the process it is (unless of course you are lucky enough to get a quick interview before you move). Don’t delay filing in AR11 if you move. It is likely that such a move could add some delay to your case.
 
SusieQQQ said:
So one more caution is to be careful about moving during the process. You have no real insight as to when your FO starts work on it, moving states means your FO will change and you won’t know at what stage of the process it is (unless of course you are lucky enough to get a quick interview before you move). Don’t delay filing in AR11 if you move. It is likely that such a move could add some delay to your case.
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Thanks you so much again for this advice. It sounds like it would be better if we stayed (less stressful also), we have a few other factors contributing to a possible move, but really appreciate your advice and the tip on the AR11.
 
Hi all,

I saw people started filling out the AOS timeline spreadsheet and see people put their ASC and field offices. How do you all get to know which field office your case gets assigned to?

Thanks,
 
sk_silva said:
Hi all,

I saw people started filling out the AOS timeline spreadsheet and see people put their ASC and field offices. How do you all get to know which field office your case gets assigned to?

Thanks,
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Use your zip code to find your ASC or FO:
www.uscis.gov

Find A USCIS Office | USCIS

Before visiting a USCIS office, you must have an appointment. Bring your printed appointment notice. See our
www.uscis.gov
 
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