It was cashed like one week after i sent it
DV 2023 AOS (Adjustment of Status) Only
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SusieQQQ
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I know but I am not sure who to email. Are KCC and US department of state the same thing?
Sm1smom
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Email KCC
SusieQQQ
Well-Known Member
Isn’t their email address for queries on your selection Letter?
Hi there! I would like to ask for advice about I-485 the question : Have you EVER applied for any kind of relief or protection from removal, exclusion, or deportation? I applied for TPS status in current F1 status. Does it mean that I have to answer Yes to this question or No ? Thank you so much for your assistance!
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
Answer “NO”
Hi mom, Thank you for these excellent resources.
My daughter is a DV2023 winner (AS19XX) and is currently in the US with an F1 visa (Four-year undergraduate degree). She got to know that she was a DV winner somewhere in mid-May 2022. However, she accepted the university offer (with a merit-based scholarship) before that. The semester started in August, she entered the US in mid-August 2022. She wishes to proceed on AOS.
My questions are,
1. Should she wait 90 days to proceed with AOS?
2. Does she have to provide an affidavit of support while filing AOS? While proceeding with an F1 visa, we have shown our finances. As we will be 100% supporting her for all expenses.
3. We do not have friends or family in the US, and she is not employed on campus. Can she show her bank balance (we could transfer some money)
My daughter is a DV2023 winner (AS19XX) and is currently in the US with an F1 visa (Four-year undergraduate degree). She got to know that she was a DV winner somewhere in mid-May 2022. However, she accepted the university offer (with a merit-based scholarship) before that. The semester started in August, she entered the US in mid-August 2022. She wishes to proceed on AOS.
My questions are,
1. Should she wait 90 days to proceed with AOS?
2. Does she have to provide an affidavit of support while filing AOS? While proceeding with an F1 visa, we have shown our finances. As we will be 100% supporting her for all expenses.
3. We do not have friends or family in the US, and she is not employed on campus. Can she show her bank balance (we could transfer some money)
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
1. No, she does not need to wait. However, she should be prepared to explain what her original intent was (just like you did above) should the question of intent come up during the interview.
2. Having an I-134 on hand as a backup financial document is always recommended especially for applicants without an income.
3. You can do that. See 2 above though.
Hi All, my son won DV2023 and his case number is AS3777. His visa number is still not current. He is on F1 OPT now and staying in US. He filed DS260 and got a message from KCC for AOS.
Is DV AOS processed standalone than other AOS process? What is the chance of him getting a visa in this fiscal year 2023?
Appreciate some guidelines
Is DV AOS processed standalone than other AOS process? What is the chance of him getting a visa in this fiscal year 2023?
Appreciate some guidelines
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
DV based AOS applications go through an expedited process, compared to other types of AOS applications. You and your son should go through the AOS process spreadsheet linked to the first post on page one of this thread to enhance your understanding of the steps involved and the process in general. Then post follow up questions you may have after going through the spreadsheet.
goldfishisgood
New Member
Question - re in ds260 it asks have you ever been refused a visa. Need some clarification.
Background - There was one visa for my spouse that had a issue at the final stage (the interview at the consulate was successful, but while paying some fee's an issue occurred with the credit cards and the bank - the bank thought it was a fraud due to us moving between countries in such a short time and blocked it). The passport was held for administrative processing until a cashiers check was mailed in , and then it was approved. During this time the visa status went - refused (for 24 hours), admin processing, approved , issued etc (in total a few weeks). So while the visa was finally approved, when answering the question have you ever been refused, does this visa qualify as a refusal ?
Background - There was one visa for my spouse that had a issue at the final stage (the interview at the consulate was successful, but while paying some fee's an issue occurred with the credit cards and the bank - the bank thought it was a fraud due to us moving between countries in such a short time and blocked it). The passport was held for administrative processing until a cashiers check was mailed in , and then it was approved. During this time the visa status went - refused (for 24 hours), admin processing, approved , issued etc (in total a few weeks). So while the visa was finally approved, when answering the question have you ever been refused, does this visa qualify as a refusal ?
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
It does not.
AMolHel
Member
Hello Sm1smom,
2023EU15XXX
H2B Visa Holder
Entry US - April 2021 and had job extensions since then.
Current I-129 Petition for non immigrant worker valid from 10/04/2022 - 05/20/23
2023EU15XXX
H2B Visa Holder
Entry US - April 2021 and had job extensions since then.
Current I-129 Petition for non immigrant worker valid from 10/04/2022 - 05/20/23
- Can I file for AOS if the CN should be current by March-> May? I am worried that Biometrics and Interview will be after my authorized date.
- If I file AOS and I want to maintain my H2b status with a new non-immigrant petition after 5/20 will the employer’s petition be denied since I am applying an immigrant visa (DV) ?
- If I decide to go through CP, can I start the process while I am still here in order to complete my job contract until May and then go back to my home country ?
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
1. It doesn’t matter if the bio and/or interview happens after current status has expired, not an issue as you are allowed to remain in the country while your AOS application is pending. The important thing is for the AOS application to have been filed before the current status expires.
2. The extension of status will probably not be denied (of course nothing is guaranteed at that point).
3. Yes you can, as long as you’re aware the only part of CP which you can initiate from the US is the DS260 submission.
Do_Kmy2
Member
Hello !
Again, Thanks so much for your help y’all throughout this journey!
I have a question, 2 weeks ago I sent my $330 Dv payment as indicated in the instructions. And today, I got an email from KCC DV with this attachment. FIY, I haven’t submitted any DS-260 since it’s not mandatory for AOSers; I just sent my payment. I haven’t received my receipt yet, but the money order I sent has been cached already. However, it’s written in the email’s letter that I have to pay the $330. I wonder if this is a normal email that they sent to everyone once they pay the fee, or if they don’t know that I’ve already paid and are asking me to do so.
Again, Thanks so much for your help y’all throughout this journey!
I have a question, 2 weeks ago I sent my $330 Dv payment as indicated in the instructions. And today, I got an email from KCC DV with this attachment. FIY, I haven’t submitted any DS-260 since it’s not mandatory for AOSers; I just sent my payment. I haven’t received my receipt yet, but the money order I sent has been cached already. However, it’s written in the email’s letter that I have to pay the $330. I wonder if this is a normal email that they sent to everyone once they pay the fee, or if they don’t know that I’ve already paid and are asking me to do so.
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Sm1smom
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That is your 2NL - it got triggered with the DV payment being received - it is the same 2NL that gets sent following the DS260 submission. You can ignore the instruction about making the $330 fee payment.
Alexa ch
New Member
Apologies for posting to DV 2023 AOS thread. I am in the US as a F-1 student, and I am just applying for DV-2024.
How important is the mailing address I enter in the initial DV application form? Can I change it after(if) I win the lottery?
I am thinking of renting a PO Box at the local post office but I prefer not to do it in advace and pay for the service I am not planning to use for at least another six month (if at all).
Thank you very much!
How important is the mailing address I enter in the initial DV application form? Can I change it after(if) I win the lottery?
I am thinking of renting a PO Box at the local post office but I prefer not to do it in advace and pay for the service I am not planning to use for at least another six month (if at all).
Thank you very much!
SusieQQQ
Well-Known Member
Yes, if you are selected you’d put your current mailing address in the ds260 and/or i485 forms.