I suggest you check your email. I’ve received an email from KCCDV@state.gov with my Case number on subject line and on the body of email. But if you go ahead and open the pdf file (attachment) it doesn’t have a case number.
DV 2023 AOS (Adjustment of Status) Only
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Hi,
I live in the US on F1-STEM-OPT and my CN is AS11xxx. I'm a citizen of one those countries that have a more restrict cut-off number. My employer has given me the option to apply for employment-based green card in a month (for which I need to pay). Is it a good idea to have that as a backup plan, just in case my CN does not become current on time, or it happens late and I may lose my DV chance to get a green card?
I live in the US on F1-STEM-OPT and my CN is AS11xxx. I'm a citizen of one those countries that have a more restrict cut-off number. My employer has given me the option to apply for employment-based green card in a month (for which I need to pay). Is it a good idea to have that as a backup plan, just in case my CN does not become current on time, or it happens late and I may lose my DV chance to get a green card?
SusieQQQ
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Always a good idea to have a backup plan for a green card if one is available.
When you say you have to pay - for what? Filing fee etc?
Do the DV green card process and the employment-based one affect each other in any way? Can I start the employment-based, while waiting for my CN number to become current?
About the pay, I meant paying the GC costs back to my employer, (in case if I don't work for them long enough). I believe it is around $10k right now.
SusieQQQ
Well-Known Member
You can have two cases running concurrently. Many here have done so.
Hi there ,
I have just received KCCDV@state.gov email with attached the Adjustment Letter, where said:"
Thank you for informing us that you plan to apply for adjustment of status with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)." There is my address and full name in attached the adjustment letter. Is it the 2NL ? I did not sent DS 260, is it OK ? About 2 weeks ago I sent 330$ fee. Thank you !
I have just received KCCDV@state.gov email with attached the Adjustment Letter, where said:"
Thank you for informing us that you plan to apply for adjustment of status with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)." There is my address and full name in attached the adjustment letter. Is it the 2NL ? I did not sent DS 260, is it OK ? About 2 weeks ago I sent 330$ fee. Thank you !
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Sm1smom
Super Moderator
That is your 2NL.
Thank you very much ! Does it mean that I can apply for AOS without DS 260 in this case ?
SusieQQQ
Well-Known Member
I’m thinking you either haven’t read the AOS spreadsheet, or maybe need to read it again?
In the AOS spreadsheet 2NL looks like a result after sending DS 260 , that is why I am confused. Thank you !
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
Read the FAQ section of the AOS Process Spreadsheet.
Thank you so much for your patience! Now is so clear !!!
megha_
Member
Hi ,
a)If I change from AOS to counselor processing, do I need to do anything other than mail KCC and ask them to do so.
b) typically how long it would take KCC to change.
c) I already received 2NL for AOS, so if I change to CP, I will get 2NL again when my CN become current, right? Also, the DV fee I have to submit again during CP?
d) I'm on L2, do I need any documentation(since I already submitted DS-260) when I travel back home for CP.
e) I also have have my L2 stamping to be done when I re-enter USA and if I get DV based CP stamping before the L2 schedule, can I cancel my L2 visa appointment? and enter using DV based immigrant visa. or, can I get both the stamping?
f) Will my L2 status get cancelled and cannot work until I receive my GC?
a)If I change from AOS to counselor processing, do I need to do anything other than mail KCC and ask them to do so.
b) typically how long it would take KCC to change.
c) I already received 2NL for AOS, so if I change to CP, I will get 2NL again when my CN become current, right? Also, the DV fee I have to submit again during CP?
d) I'm on L2, do I need any documentation(since I already submitted DS-260) when I travel back home for CP.
e) I also have have my L2 stamping to be done when I re-enter USA and if I get DV based CP stamping before the L2 schedule, can I cancel my L2 visa appointment? and enter using DV based immigrant visa. or, can I get both the stamping?
f) Will my L2 status get cancelled and cannot work until I receive my GC?
SusieQQQ
Well-Known Member
1. Inform KCC. Make sure they acknowledge your request. Make sure your DS260 shows your home country home address, and if it doesn’t unlock it and change it.
2. Depends how busy they are, but unless you have a particularly low CN it doesn’t make much difference if they take a few weeks?.
3. Yes, it’s a different type of 2NL. Yes, you will have to pay the fee again, this time at the embassy when you go for interview,
4. It would be advisable to show you’ve maintained status if asked so that the embassy knows you are not subject to an entry ban period.
5. Your L2 visa will probably be canceled without prejudice when you get your DV visa. You can only enter on one status.
6. You appear to misunderstand the process. As soon as you enter the US on an immigrant visa you become a LPR and the visa stamp becomes a temporary green card valid for one year. You can work immediately on that basis, you don’t need to wait for a plastic green card. Usually the only hold up is the wait for a SSN, but you presumably have one already.
I also got the similar email, but it does not have my case number and also the address it mentions is my DV application address (old) although I had already put my new address in DS260 ... is it something to worry or email them back ?
Also it states:
If USCIS determines you are eligible to adjust status, you must pay a non-refundable diversity-processing fee of
$330.00 per person to the Department of State. This fee covers the cost of running the lottery selection process and is
separate from any fees you will need to pay to USCIS as part of your adjustment application. If you do not pay this fee,
you will lose your diversity visa. If you are not approved for a visa or adjustment of status, this fee cannot be refunded
under any circumstances. Please mail a money order for the diversity-processing fee to the address below:
I already paid 330 usd and it got cashed too, why it says if USCICS determines ...
I don't get it when in the top its accepting :
Thank you for informing us that you plan to apply for adjustment of status with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration
Services (USCIS).
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
1. Nothing to worry about.
2. USCIS determines your eligibility to process AOS, KCC does make that determination. The DV administrative fee you made has nothing to do with the eligibility to process AOS, that is what the letter is trying to tell you.
SusieQQQ
Well-Known Member
* kcc does NOT… ? I think you left out a word ?
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
Yes indeed, I did
- thanks for pointing that out.