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DV 2022 AOS (Adjustment of Status) Only

wuffer_duffer said:
Just received my biometric appointment after a ridiculous wait (compared to other applicants this year) of more than four months. Never been this happy in this entire AOS process :D.
After NOA and before bio-metric, I chatted with Emma 3 different times (difference of 2-4 weeks) submitted one inquiry request (through USCIS website) but nothing helped. Finally, I got a chance to speak with the Tier-2 officer last week. Although he did not sound helpful on the phone, he created a service request to NBC which actually helped me to receive my biometric appointment today. I knew that my FO New Orleans has a huge backlog (like 7-8 months just for biometric) but looks like there are some available slots that they can make use of. So, if anybody is on the same boat, talking to a Tier-2 officer might help.

One Question: I might have missed but can anyone please recommend to me how early is it safe to do the bio-walkins?
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Sounds like you got the unfortunate straw of being one of those cases that sometimes fall through the cracks for no definite reason, and I’m glad to know you took the initiative to do several follow up which eventually yielded the desired result.

A bio walk-in is an any time attempt after receiving the bio notice. There is no precise “safe” or guaranteed time. What worked for one person may not work for the other.
 
Biashara said:
Hi @Sm1smom, I am currently in the US seeking asylum, My husband won the DV22, and am his derivative together with our two kids, They are all in Africa, and am alone in the US, My visa was a G2 visa that was valid for 3 months, our case number became current just few days following the new VB. Kindly advise what I need to do on my end in terms of change of status, since I am not the principal winner. Thank you in advance
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You cannot initiate your AOS as a derivative for now. You can only start the AOS process after your husband enters the US as a LPR (following his successful CP interview and being issued with an IV of course). Let’s revisit this conversation after your husband gets his IV and you know when he plans on entering the US (certain factors which I would rather not go into now may make you ineligible for AOS).
 
Sm1smom said:
Yes the spreadsheet mentions including the 2NL (for those who have it) with their AOS package. Of course AOS 2NL is different from CP 2NL.
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That's why I am confused, and reposted the same question. I associate 2NL with ds260 since 2NL comes from KCC. what exactly is AOS 2NL?
 
Hi - in regards to the documentation of financial support, I was reading in the instruction of form I-485 that "If you are filing Form I-485 as a DV applicant, you do not need to submit evidence of financial support."
I just wanted to make sure I am not doing anything wrong by not including such information (i.e. employment letter, tax transcripts etc) as it is part of the list in the AOS spredsheet.
Thanks!!
 
olgahanc said:
That's why I am confused, and reposted the same question. I associate 2NL with ds260 since 2NL comes from KCC. what exactly is AOS 2NL?
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Go through the AOS FAQ tab of the AOS process spreadsheet - this is the 3rd time I’m referring you to where the answer to your question can be found and you’re obviously refusing to do so! In addition to the the AOS FAQ tab, you will find the definition of the AOS 2NL, if you must know “exactly” what it is. Use the resources you’ve already been provided with please.
 
Frederik83 said:
Hi - in regards to the documentation of financial support, I was reading in the instruction of form I-485 that "If you are filing Form I-485 as a DV applicant, you do not need to submit evidence of financial support."
I just wanted to make sure I am not doing anything wrong by not including such information (i.e. employment letter, tax transcripts etc) as it is part of the list in the AOS spredsheet.
Thanks!!
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Please take a look at lines 41 & 42 on the “AOS FAQ” tab of the AOS process spreadsheet - the answer to this question will be found there.
 
Sm1smom said:
Please take a look at lines 41 & 42 on the “AOS FAQ” tab of the AOS process spreadsheet - the answer to this question will be found there.
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Thanks and sorry for that! An additional question, I travelled out of the country in jannuary, I am on a G visa and have been living in the US for over 5 years. Do you think it is too soon if I send my AOS application at the beginning of march? (I just became current this month). Thanks!
 
Hello @Sm1smom, thank you for providing a lot of useful information on this forum. I would like to ask a hypothetical question about a student on an F-1 visa going through the Adjustment of Status Process after having won the DV lottery.

Suppose the student maintained their lawful presence in the US while studying in college. However, they once earned, say, $100 for an article published online, and this income was reported as royalty on a 1042-S tax form. They haven’t earned any other income online since then. Would earning royalties this way once be considered passive income or unauthorized employment? Does it have any consequences on the Adjustment of Status process?
 
Frederik83 said:
Thanks and sorry for that! An additional question, I travelled out of the country in jannuary, I am on a G visa and have been living in the US for over 5 years. Do you think it is too soon if I send my AOS application at the beginning of march? (I just became current this month). Thanks!
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Not a problem for you. You can go ahead and file now.
 
Serena1 said:
Hello @Sm1smom, thank you for providing a lot of useful information on this forum. I would like to ask a hypothetical question about a student on an F-1 visa going through the Adjustment of Status Process after having won the DV lottery.

Suppose the student maintained their lawful presence in the US while studying in college. However, they once earned, say, $100 for an article published online, and this income was reported as royalty on a 1042-S tax form. They haven’t earned any other income online since then. Would earning royalties this way once be considered passive income or unauthorized employment? Does it have any consequences on the Adjustment of Status process?
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I’m sorry I don’t answer hypothetical questions.
 
Sorry if this has been asked before but i cannot find the answer anywhere.

My son submitted his ds-260 but there was no option anywhere to select AOS or CP processing. He also had no option to pay anything on the DS-260 which i believe is normal but unsure. He submitted the ds-260 4 months ago but still no response which may also be normal as he has a high number OC18XX, but unsure as well.
I know he'll become current around June ish from previous years and i don't know if he should pay the "Adjustment of Status - Fee payment" as i have not found a way to select AOS anywhere. I don't want to wait till the last min to pay this as then i'll have to wait for the receipt to submit the forms and i know it will already be very tight to make the sept cutoff.
I also know the ds-260 if supposedly optional but the AOS process tab on the spreadsheet is not really clear how to select AOS or CP anywhere in this process, unless i'm missing something here.

Thanks
 
lukeirves said:
Sorry if this has been asked before but i cannot find the answer anywhere.

My son submitted his ds-260 but there was no option anywhere to select AOS or CP processing. He also had no option to pay anything on the DS-260 which i believe is normal but unsure. He submitted the ds-260 4 months ago but still no response which may also be normal as he has a high number OC18XX, but unsure as well.
I know he'll become current around June ish from previous years and i don't know if he should pay the "Adjustment of Status - Fee payment" as i have not found a way to select AOS anywhere. I don't want to wait till the last min to pay this as then i'll have to wait for the receipt to submit the forms and i know it will already be very tight to make the sept cutoff.
I also know the ds-260 if supposedly optional but the AOS process tab on the spreadsheet is not really clear how to select AOS or CP anywhere in this process, unless i'm missing something here.

Thanks
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1. Take another look at your son's DS260, there's a section where he must have selected USCIS (for AOS) or a local embassy (for CP) as the processing option. There's no way he could have submitted the form without selecting one of those options.
2. If you are convinced your son's CN will most likely become current (or if you don't mind loosing the money (since the fee is non-refundable) if the CN never became current), then yes you can go ahead and make the payment now.

By the way, is your son currently based in the US (which is why you're asking about making the DV administrative fee payment in advance)? If yes, make sure both you and him have familiarized yourselves with the AOS Process spreadsheet.
 
Hey People! So I read the early filing policy memo but I wanted to ask an honest opinion about filing early. My visa number will be current in April but in reality how early can I apply and sending in my documents without having the risk of my petition being denied?
 
yadman said:
Hey People! So I read the early filing policy memo but I wanted to ask an honest opinion about filing early. My visa number will be current in April but in reality how early can I apply and sending in my documents without having the risk of my petition being denied?
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The risk of denial for filing one day early is the same as for filing 60 days early.
 
Sm1smom said:
You can’t truly expect me to answer that considering I don’t know you nor your risk tolerance level.
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Let me rephrase - would you do it if you were in my shoes? Given your extensive knowledge and experience in AOS, I would like to hear your opinion.
 
yadman said:
Let me rephrase - would you do it if you were in my shoes? Given your extensive knowledge and experience in AOS, I would like to hear your opinion.
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I will need to know you and be aware of your risk tolerance level in other to be in your shoes, right? Therefore the answer is still the same, regardless of how many times you ask or rephrase the question. My opinion on what you should do therefore is irrelevant. You need to make your own decision and own that decision (come what may).
 
I sent my DV admin fee ($330) via USPS Priority Mail last week and it looks like the check was lost in the mail. I've filed an investigation with USPS, but I'm thinking I'll just need to place a 'stop payment' on the check and start over.

I have a few questions, which I'd appreciate your advice on:

1. Would cancelling the check create any issues with Department of State? For example, if the check does arrive and Department of State try to cash it after I cancel it, could that adversely affect my case?

2. My understanding is that I have to use USPS to mail the DV admin fee because the mail is being sent to a P.O. Box. Is that correct?

3. What type of mailing service has worked for others? I used USPS Priority Mail, but maybe there's another service that other people have had success with?

4. I also purchased USPS Priority Mail for the return envelope that I included with my DV Admin Fee. Is there a preferred mail service to use for tracking the self-addressed envelope?

Thanks in advance!
 
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