Sm1smom
Super Moderator
I don’t see a need to wait for the CPT I-20 before sending in the AOS package.
DV 2022 AOS (Adjustment of Status) Only
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I see, I do have passport copies and can print out I94. Don't you think I94 can substitute the " entry stamp " on the passport ?
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
It is not about what I think, it is about what the instruction says is required in order to establish one was admitted or paroled. It lists 3 specific items (which does not say "either or", it says "and"):
"You must establish any claim that you were admitted or paroled into the United States. This evidence must relate to your most recent arrival into the United States. Submit copies of the following documents, if available:
A. Passport page with admission or parole stamp (issued by a U.S. immigration officer);
B. Passport page with nonimmigrant visa; and
C. Form I-94 Arrival-Departure Record (See Form I-94 Arrival-Departure Record in the General Instructions section of these Instructions)
If you cannot produce this primary evidence, and DHS has no record of the admission or parole, USCIS will presume that you came into the United States without admission or parole."
It says you may submit secondary evidence or a written explanation if you cannot provide the primary evidence requested. I'm guessing you've already come across this instruction.
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
Ignore the expiration on the form. What matters is the Edition Date. If your question is related to the I-693 in particular, here's what USCIS has to say about that:
Edition Date
09/13/21. Medical examinations signed by the civil surgeon Oct. 1, 2021, or later must use the 09/13/21 edition. We will continue to accept prior editions for medical examinations signed by the civil surgeon before Oct. 1, 2021. You can find the edition date at the bottom of the page on the form and instructions.
Dates are listed in mm/dd/yy format.
kamal.upadhaya
New Member
Hi, Sm1smom,
I have a question regarding tax filing and AOS and hope I will get some suggestions from you as always:
I was on F1 (OPT) status in January 2021 and my company filled for my H1-B in March of 2021. I got my H1-B approval document (I-797A) in January 2022. In the copy of I-797A it is written that the H1-B was accepted in October 1, 2021. So, I believe I was in H1-B from October of 2021.
I came to States in August of 2019 so it is my 2.5 years as of now so my question is:
I tried to file tax through Sprintax but due to some work (plans) benefits such as retirements plans and health savings accounts, I was not able to file through Sprintax, so can I file tax through TurboTax (even though it is my 2.5 years in USA) and will there be any effect in AOS?
I have a question regarding tax filing and AOS and hope I will get some suggestions from you as always:
I was on F1 (OPT) status in January 2021 and my company filled for my H1-B in March of 2021. I got my H1-B approval document (I-797A) in January 2022. In the copy of I-797A it is written that the H1-B was accepted in October 1, 2021. So, I believe I was in H1-B from October of 2021.
I came to States in August of 2019 so it is my 2.5 years as of now so my question is:
I tried to file tax through Sprintax but due to some work (plans) benefits such as retirements plans and health savings accounts, I was not able to file through Sprintax, so can I file tax through TurboTax (even though it is my 2.5 years in USA) and will there be any effect in AOS?
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
I'm sorry I cannot help you with this question of which software to use for your tax filing. It is outside the realm of the guidance I provide.
Dear Mr @Sm1smom ,
I still have not received any explanation of the DV Program Fee from KCC nor have they cashed my check.
It generates the doubt to me who should put as PAY TO THE ORDER OF:
US Department of Homeland Security
or
US Department of State
I don't know whether to send the payment again. What do you advise me?
I emailed KCC on Friday and there are no news. My number is within April in the Visa Bulletin.
Thank you very much for your time.
I still have not received any explanation of the DV Program Fee from KCC nor have they cashed my check.
It generates the doubt to me who should put as PAY TO THE ORDER OF:
US Department of Homeland Security
or
US Department of State
I don't know whether to send the payment again. What do you advise me?
I emailed KCC on Friday and there are no news. My number is within April in the Visa Bulletin.
Thank you very much for your time.
US Department of State
Address:
U.S. Department of State
Diversity Visa Program
P.O. Box 979079
St. Louis, Missouri 63197-9000
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
1. Did you send a personal check or a cashier's check?
2. Who did you make out the payment to?
3. Which mailing address did you use?
4. Did you include a SASE with the payment?
5. When was your payment delivered?
Your response to the above questions may help shed more light on what is going on with the payment you sent in.
Thank you @Sm1smom
1. Did you send a personal check or a cashier's check? a cashier's check
2. In whose name did you make the payment? US Department of Homeland Security
3. What mailing address did you use?
US Department of State
Diversity Visa Program
PO Box 979079
St.Louis, Missouri 63197-9000
4. Did you include a SASE with the payment?
Yes, I did
5. When was your payment delivered? According to USPS tracking on February 26, 2022
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
The DV Administrative fee payment should have been made payable to the U.S. Department of State and NOT the U.S. Department of Homeland Security - those are two different organizations, which will explain why you’ve not heard back from KCC.
Sorn
New Member
Hello,
I am an F1 visa and now I am going to file AOS. My friend will be my sponsor for my DV program. I am wondering about the evidences that are provided with I-134 Form. Is the bank the statement necessary, even though, I submit tax return statements (3 months), Ietter of work verification, and payslips already? If it is necessary, is it alright that I only have her bank statements for 5 months but the those statements do not show the date account opened?
Thank you
I am an F1 visa and now I am going to file AOS. My friend will be my sponsor for my DV program. I am wondering about the evidences that are provided with I-134 Form. Is the bank the statement necessary, even though, I submit tax return statements (3 months), Ietter of work verification, and payslips already? If it is necessary, is it alright that I only have her bank statements for 5 months but the those statements do not show the date account opened?
Thank you
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
Including the bank statements is optional.
Sorn
New Member
Then, in the section on evidence support documents, I can put the I-134 form, her tax return statements(3 months), government ID of the sponsor, her verification work letter, and her payslips. Those are enough for the sponsor’s evidence documents, right?
Thank you
Thank you so much @Luci80
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
Not sure what you mean by "her tax return statements(3 months)" - do you mean the IRS tax transcript? Anyway, the AOS process spreadsheets recommends the I-134 should be supported with copies of sponsor's W-2 or 1099, most recent pay slips(3 months, or employment verification letter in lieu of pay slips) and government ID of whoever is filling out the form I-134 for you
Sorn
New Member
Yes, I mean IRS tax transcripts (1040).
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
Form 1040 is not the IRS tax transcript. A 1040 is basically the form tax filers fills out to file their taxes. The tax transcript is a summary of the tax filing issued by the IRS confirming tax filer did file their taxes.
Sorn
New Member
Thank you for telling me. Can I use that form 1040 for the sponsor documents? Because I see that it includes W-2 as well.