Sm1smom
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DV 2023 AOS (Adjustment of Status) Only
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wesnewyork
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AS20xx I'm kinda anxious after seeing a case that got denied for early filing. (The first case of DV2018 timeline google sheet). My i485 package got delivered last week (Sep 7) will that be too early? I am current on the first VB of DV2023. Thanks
SusieQQQ
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See AOS process and FAQs sheet of the spreadsheet, lines 28 and 29. early filing is not recommended for those current in Oct or Nov because of this risk (though technically of course you should be ok). Anyway nothing you can do about it now other than hope someone who reads the memo properly gets your package.
Sm1smom
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Any package received by the Lockbox before the first day of the month in which the CN becomes current falls under the early filing category, it faces the possibility of being rejected or denied. You’ll just have to wait and see at this point.
l have two questions
1) early filing of the AOS may get you rejected right? but on the 2NL it says " Regardless of when a visa number becomes available, the adjustment of status process must be completed by September 30, 2023. You cannot get any benefit from your DV selection after that date" So, this seems to be a deadline to file AOS, yet if l file before the deadline and my CN is not current l may be denied. Can someone please help clarify this, thanks
2) lam currently on F-1 does filing for OPT affect my AOS process? l may graduate before l finish the AOS process/ get a green-card and to stay in status l wanted to apply for F-1 OPT then continue my application for green-card. Is that possible?
Thanks
1) early filing of the AOS may get you rejected right? but on the 2NL it says " Regardless of when a visa number becomes available, the adjustment of status process must be completed by September 30, 2023. You cannot get any benefit from your DV selection after that date" So, this seems to be a deadline to file AOS, yet if l file before the deadline and my CN is not current l may be denied. Can someone please help clarify this, thanks
2) lam currently on F-1 does filing for OPT affect my AOS process? l may graduate before l finish the AOS process/ get a green-card and to stay in status l wanted to apply for F-1 OPT then continue my application for green-card. Is that possible?
Thanks
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
1. Yes there is a deadline. And that deadline applies to all selectees regardless of if processing AOS or CP. If you take a look at your selectee notification letter, you will see where it clearly states being selected does not guarantee a GC
Meanwhile, I do suggest you spend some quality time going over the AOS process spreadsheet by the way.
2. No, it does not. Yes that is possible. Actually highly recommended.
Not sure if I'm doing this right - new to this forum. Quick question - mu husband got selected for the DV2023 and we're in the US on a valid non immigrant visa. I see a lot of posts from people in the US asking about the DS260. If we plan on adjusting our status once our CN gets "called", we only need to fill out form I-485 and not a DS260, correct ?
I thought this particular section was for AOS only and not CP
I thought this particular section was for AOS only and not CP
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
It is your call regarding the submission (or non submission) of the DS260. I recommend you carefully go over the AOS process spreadsheet as a starting point.
Thank you - I did look at the spreadsheet. I was just confused by all the questions regarding the DS260 since I thought this section was for AOS only ( I 485)
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
Yes this thread is dedicated to AOS related questions only. The spreadsheet I referred you to is for AOS related process only also. Not quite sure how much attention you paid to the spreadsheet considering it also covers the DS60 form as related to AOS filing. So you might want to go over it again.
SusieQQQ
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You’re expecting the validity of your non immigrant status status to continue through until your case number gets current, I presume?Not sure if I'm doing this right - new to this forum. Quick question - mu husband got selected for the DV2023 and we're in the US on a valid non immigrant visa. I see a lot of posts from people in the US asking about the DS260. If we plan on adjusting our status once our CN gets "called", we only need to fill out form I-485 and not a DS260, correct ?
I thought this particular section was for AOS only and not CP
By the way, not being required to fill it in is not the same at all as saying it is irrelevant to AOS. There are a number of reasons those doing AOS might prefer to submit a DS260 anyway.
Hi.
My case # is AF00032XXXC and I have submitted the DS260 for AOS processing. I have not received any information from The visa center only the confirmation letter of submission. Do I wait for another letter to tell me to bay the processing fee or do I mail the fee right away!
My case # is AF00032XXXC and I have submitted the DS260 for AOS processing. I have not received any information from The visa center only the confirmation letter of submission. Do I wait for another letter to tell me to bay the processing fee or do I mail the fee right away!
JULIA-GLOWS
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Hi, lovely community! I’m a selectee from Europe , Ukraine with a number being current in October. Actively preparing my AOS package at this stage, I have everything done , but missing my original attestat (high school diploma) . Since there is a war in my country I cannot obtain an original document from an occupied territory. I have some sort of a copy from their government portal stating my graduation , but for some unknown reasons they have an error in my date of birth. I know for sure it was not like this in my original attestat. Do you think I should still make a certified translation for that? Unfortunately they are not responding to my messages and can’t correct the date of birth.
Also I made an evaluation of HS diploma back in 2017 for a further education and I have it on a hand. Certified here in US. Do you think I’ll be ok with including this document into my package? Thank you
P.S. I came to US as J-1 student being on a 3d year of my higher degree education.
Also I made an evaluation of HS diploma back in 2017 for a further education and I have it on a hand. Certified here in US. Do you think I’ll be ok with including this document into my package? Thank you
P.S. I came to US as J-1 student being on a 3d year of my higher degree education.
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Our Visa is valid until August of 2025 and we are in the process of exiting the country to renew our I 94. My understanding was that people already in the US file for AOS (I 485) and those living outside the US file the DS 260 . I appreciate your explanation
Hello everyone,
I am an international student from Russia, I am here on an F-1 visa. Before filling out the i-485 I need to fill out form DS-260, right? do I need to pay and attach a receipt to form DS-260, or do I just need to pay the $330 visa fee? KKC DV sent me an email saying to start with form DS-260, but I don't understand where to attach it or do I need to pay extra for it? I feel a catch because I understand that everything has to be paid for in the US, do I need to pay for DS-260?
Thanks in advance!
I am an international student from Russia, I am here on an F-1 visa. Before filling out the i-485 I need to fill out form DS-260, right? do I need to pay and attach a receipt to form DS-260, or do I just need to pay the $330 visa fee? KKC DV sent me an email saying to start with form DS-260, but I don't understand where to attach it or do I need to pay extra for it? I feel a catch because I understand that everything has to be paid for in the US, do I need to pay for DS-260?
Thanks in advance!
SusieQQQ
Well-Known Member
There is a spreadsheet in the first post of this thread with detailed information on how the AOS process works. May I suggest you study that - it answers your questions and many more you will have in the process. Be sure to look at all the sheets.
SusieQQQ
Well-Known Member
there is no payment for DS260
There is a spreadsheet in the first post of this thread with detailed information on how the AOS process works. May I suggest you study that - it answers your questions and many more you will have in the process. Be sure to look at all the sheets.
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
You should be fine in that case with what you have.
On a side note, hope your J1 is not subject to the 2 year HRR? If it is, I hope you are aware you'll need to file for a waiver and are currently working on obtaining it?
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
You will eventually get the 2NL which may come with the payment instructions. However, you may go ahead and make the processing payment now or wait for a while. As already stated by Susie in her response to you, do go through the AOS Process Spreadsheet which will give you a better understanding of the steps involved with the DV based AOS process.
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
You should slow down and go through the AOS Process Spreadsheet first before you do/take any other step with regards to your DV selection to enhance your understanding of the steps involved with a DV based based AOS application.