SusieQQQ
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Afaik you will need a “proper” copy of the letter to show to enter. If she can scan and email so that you can print it out that should work. I don’t know anyone who’s just used a photo.
DV 2023 AOS (Adjustment of Status) Only
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SusieQQQ
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I’m a little confused now, do you just want the H2B and not DV now? Then ask your company’s lawyer for help with the H2B extension?
Sm1smom
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Hmmn, precisely what is it a legal representative could help you win in terms of your DV based AOS application? There is absolutely NOTHING any immigration attorney can do, regardless of how highly experienced they may be, if you are not in a legal status as at the time of filing a DV based AOS application.
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
You will need at least a copy of the physical letter, not just a picture image, in order to attend the bio or interview appointment. If you're using a relative's address, be careful to only list that as your mailing address and not your physical address when you fill out the I-485 form.
Also note, there is a slight possibility your bio and interview appointments may be scheduled based on the mailing address and not your physical address location. So if your relative lives in another State for instance, NBC may wrongly assign your case to that FO with jurisdiction over your relative's address (this has happened before). Your best bet is to rent a P.O. Box and use that as your mailing address like Susie previously recommended.
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
How else will your relative demonstrate they are financially capable of supporting you (should it be required) if they are not willing to disclose or include the needed financial documents?
Just to advise me right now, what would be the best for me to do based on their experience and law. Do the extension as it was planned or go home?
I don't know what legal reasons are for extension rejection?
Can they maybe help my extension with supportive documents?
Can the extension rejection interfere with the acceptance of my green card?
What if my green card gets rejected and I have to apply for another H2B to finish what I planned. Can a previous rejection cause a negative result?
What if my green card gets rejected because my extension got rejected then a later on H2B application will get rejected (domino effect)?
I did not want the DV to interfere with my current plans... itt will be a year until I get to the point to actually see any result from the DV. I just want to get the extension as it was planned because my boyfriend is also here with me.
Right now I want the H2B because the DV is so far away. If they want I just go home next year to do the interview etc. to leave me alone this year.
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
Well, my response was with regards to your question about an "immigration attorney who can help regarding DV AOS" (based on your below post):
If the issue is about your H2B extension, that is outside the realm of what this DV lottery forum covers. This forum is actually hosted by an immigration lawyer, you can start by reaching out directly to them with regards to your H2B extension related questions.
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Hello All,
This is a follow up from my previous message sent last month. To give a little context, I submitted my DS-260 application on 05/11/2022 after extensively reading the DV AOS forum 2022. I read this because I want to make sure I know how to correctly fill the DS 260 form. fast forward, today, I received the 2NL from KCC today. As such this makes it exactly 22 days after submitting the DS 260 on 05/11/2022. My next step next week would be submitting DV fee payment of $660 for myself and my spouse. I am posting here because of future reference and help people who would win in the future. Also, I have updated the google docs (my name there is rjoy). I would post again early next week before making the payment. Thanks, mom, for everything and the google docs
This is a follow up from my previous message sent last month. To give a little context, I submitted my DS-260 application on 05/11/2022 after extensively reading the DV AOS forum 2022. I read this because I want to make sure I know how to correctly fill the DS 260 form. fast forward, today, I received the 2NL from KCC today. As such this makes it exactly 22 days after submitting the DS 260 on 05/11/2022. My next step next week would be submitting DV fee payment of $660 for myself and my spouse. I am posting here because of future reference and help people who would win in the future. Also, I have updated the google docs (my name there is rjoy). I would post again early next week before making the payment. Thanks, mom, for everything and the google docs
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
Thanks for the update. Can you make your username on the spreadsheet correspond with your forum username? It makes it a lot easier to make the connection by other members in the future.
Hello Mom, I just updated my username in google docs to correspond with my forum username. Thanks,
Thanks for the tip, I submitted a request with them, with the congressman's office and the ombudsman as well. In the meantime I haven't found information regarding this:
1. What if I file for AOS in August when I am still on my visa but it expires in November, before AOS gets accepted or I recieve my GC? (Google didn't help much either-some say I can stay some say I have to leave)
I know it's also risky to file before my number gets current, but I don't mind the money if I do this right.
Sorry if I missed something from the spreadsheet, I read it like 4 times already! This forum is amazing and I wish I found it earlier and didn't make the mistake of filing the DS form.
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
Oh wow! You contacted your congress person and the Ombudsman's office over H2B extension which you have not even filed for to start with? I'm sorry I have to say this is nothing but a misuse of case follow-up resources - a clear example of why USCIS removed some of the case follow-up resources that used to be available to applicants. I get it, you are desperate, it however does not justify abusing available resources in my opinion. Anyway, to your questions:
You are not eligible to file for AOS before your CN becomes current as shown on the VB. I do not see your CN becoming current in August (not even the Advance Notification section) when the first VB for the 2023 FY comes out. The case will eventually be denied by the FO even if the Lockbox accidentally accepts it. There is no way around it.
Thanks again. PO box is looking better option, do they send GC by registered mail ? can they send it to PO box too ?
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
1. No.
2. Wouldn't have recommended using it if they do not send to it.
Yes, very desperate! I only sent them a question but I will go on with an immigration attorney and see what's their recommendation or experience if they ever had a similar case.
Thanks for the help! I won't abuse the system anymore, promise
I will just do what I have to do.Another update, I went ahead and submitted the DV payment today because MY CN number AF202300012xxx has always been current in previous years in other words, I am 100% sure that my CN will become current based on previous data. As mommy has spelt out in the AOS tab, do not rush to make the payment if your CN is very high and might not be current because the fees are not refundable. While submitting the DV payment please make sure that you have all three documents with the envelope: 1) Cashier Check or U.S. postal money order 2) DV payment forms that has Selectee name, address, DV case number, total amount, (Please see the AOS tab, there is a link to the DV fee payment form) 3) Stamped, self-addressed envelope.
Also, please make sure that the DV case number is on both 1) the DV fee payment form and 2) The Postal Money order or Cashier Check
I Promise to update this forum and google docs when the Postal money order is cashed. I am really happy I found this forum created by mommy because I don't think it would have been easy for me to go through this without the wealth of information. In the meantime, I would start gathering the AOS documents. I would desist from filling the I485 because USCIS can change the edition anytime.
Good luck to us all
Also, please make sure that the DV case number is on both 1) the DV fee payment form and 2) The Postal Money order or Cashier Check
I Promise to update this forum and google docs when the Postal money order is cashed. I am really happy I found this forum created by mommy because I don't think it would have been easy for me to go through this without the wealth of information. In the meantime, I would start gathering the AOS documents. I would desist from filling the I485 because USCIS can change the edition anytime.
Good luck to us all
He said he usually maintain about 30K balance in the account and rest he do investments, so in addition bank balance will the investment summary be sufficient ?
SusieQQQ
Well-Known Member
They normally base it on income, see the “poverty guidelines”, the required income will be for # of people in his household (existing # of people plus # of people he pledges to support on the i134) according to the tables on this page : https://www.uscis.gov/i-864p This table is for i.864 but it is the only official guidance and as far as we know it used to assess i134 as well.
assets can be problematic to use because it depends on the type of assets. If they use assets they like to see 5x the difference between income and the guidelines above. I know a few cases of people using i864 where even though the assets seemed enough the affidavit was rejected. again this is the best guess we can use for i134.