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DV 2023 AOS (Adjustment of Status) Only

Hello! I really need answer for these questions and I appriciate answers.

1. I have the DS-2019 document as a pdf file sent to me by the sponsor but it doesn't have a signature of consular and I do not have my signature either. Do you think it might cause any problems? I have compiled two year rule and I am applying to AOS with DV.

2. According to my country's rules, they take your old passport from you when they give you new one. So I do not have any stamps from my last passport but I do have all my visas taken out of that. Is it fine?
 
Hamo said:
Hello! I really need answer for these questions and I appriciate answers.

1. I have the DS-2019 document as a pdf file sent to me by the sponsor but it doesn't have a signature of consular and I do not have my signature either. Do you think it might cause any problems? I have compiled two year rule and I am applying to AOS with DV.

2. According to my country's rules, they take your old passport from you when they give you new one. So I do not have any stamps from my last passport but I do have all my visas taken out of that. Is it fine?
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1. I don’t know
2. I’m not sure what you mean by you have all the visas taken out of your last passport. Do you mean you have photocopies of previous visas from the expired passports which you no longer possess?
 
Sm1smom said:
1. I don’t know
2. I’m not sure what you mean by you have all the visas taken out of your last passport. Do you mean you have photocopies of previous visas from the expired passports which you no longer possess?
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Dear Mom, Thank you so much for taking the time and answering our questions.

1. I guess I just have to send it and see what happens. I do not know whether I should sign at the bottom or not. I tried my best learning from attorneys and other people but unfortunately, there is no exact answer :( .

2. Yes, I have the visas from my old passport but not the pages with the stamps. I also have a copy of bio page of my passport. Should I include it in the package?
 
Sm1smom said:
1. I don’t know
2. I’m not sure what you mean by you have all the visas taken out of your last passport. Do you mean you have photocopies of previous visas from the expired passports which you no longer possess?
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Also,right now I am under F-1 visa in US applying AOS through Diversity Lottery. I am not under INA 245(i) right?
 
Really sorry about this, I know it can be annoying. However, I was answered differently by someone else which put me in doubt that's why I asked. I am also very concerned about the process overall so that's why I can paranoid sometimes. But I appriciate you all replying to our questions and helping us out in this difficult situation. Thank you!
 
Hamo said:
Dear Mom, Thank you so much for taking the time and answering our questions.

1. I guess I just have to send it and see what happens. I do not know whether I should sign at the bottom or not. I tried my best learning from attorneys and other people but unfortunately, there is no exact answer :( .

2. Yes, I have the visas from my old passport but not the pages with the stamps. I also have a copy of bio page of my passport. Should I include it in the package?
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2. Yes, include the copies.
 
Hello, won the 2023 DV lottery from Europe, and rank is around 15,000, in the US legally now for a few years. Will file for adjustment of status. I see that historically I can file I-485 around April of each year, but the rule says my I-485 has to be processed by September 30. I am afraid I will not make it on time. Should I write a cover letter to USCIS with an expedite request? Should I put "Attention Expedite" on the envelope? Can I file I-485 in advance on the month that posts next month's numbers that will be above my rank, and include a copy of the USCIS memo allowing for somewhat early filing? Also, is it enough to simply translate my high school diploma into English, or do I need a professional evaluation of diploma service? Thank you in advance.
 
motopokep said:
Hello, won the 2023 DV lottery from Europe, and rank is around 15,000, in the US legally now for a few years. Will file for adjustment of status. I see that historically I can file I-485 around April of each year, but the rule says my I-485 has to be processed by September 30. I am afraid I will not make it on time. Should I write a cover letter to USCIS with an expedite request? Should I put "Attention Expedite" on the envelope? Can I file I-485 in advance on the month that posts next month's numbers that will be above my rank, and include a copy of the USCIS memo allowing for somewhat early filing? Also, is it enough to simply translate my high school diploma into English, or do I need a professional evaluation of diploma service? Thank you in advance.
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Did you bother to go through the AOS Process Spreadsheet as previously recommended in this response to your above exact same post? Simply repeating the same set of questions on the AOS thread will not get you a different response, at least from me, just so you know. Start by spending some quality time reviewing the tool put together for all DV based AOSers looking for help/guidance with processing their DV selection via AOS.
 
Jka2023 said:
Hi mom again,

My CN is 2023AF000409**** do you think I should pay the 330$ now since it can time ?
Or i have a high number ?

Thank you ?
@Sm1smom
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I can’t tell you when you can or should make the DV payment. That is something you’ll need to figure out on your own considering the payment is non refundable. Monitor the VB as it gets released, then you may go ahead and make the payment when and if it looks like your CN may become current with the next one or two VB releases.
 
Hi, I am currently in the US on an O-1 visa. My number for 2023 is quite high (OC21XX) so it's not guaranteed I will get a green card. If I submit the DS-260 then I don't end up with a green card through this process, is it likely that I'll encounter problems when next applying for an O-1 visa?
 
z_538 said:
Hi, I am currently in the US on an O-1 visa. My number for 2023 is quite high (OC21XX) so it's not guaranteed I will get a green card. If I submit the DS-260 then I don't end up with a green card through this process, is it likely that I'll encounter problems when next applying for an O-1 visa?
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O-1 is a limited dual intent visa, therefore a demonstrated immigrant intent will probably not impact a new O-1 visa application should the need arise. However, no one here can guarantee that, only the CO will have the final say at that point in time.
 
Hello All,

I got two questions:
1. I applied for a new passport and expected to get it before my CN become current. Should I unlock my DS260 to update my passport info? Or bring both passport to the interview

2. I have H-1B visa and already submitted the DS260. Can I travel to my country (to get married) before the interview? what is the safe option in my case?

Thanks!
 
Rise__Above said:
Hello All,

I got two questions:
1. I applied for a new passport and expected to get it before my CN become current. Should I unlock my DS260 to update my passport info? Or bring both passport to the interview

2. I have H-1B visa and already submitted the DS260. Can I travel to my country (to get married) before the interview? what is the safe option in my case?

Thanks!
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1. I would unlock it. I did it to make some changes, KCC unlocked my DS260 within 24 hrs
 
Rise__Above said:
Hello All,

I got two questions:
1. I applied for a new passport and expected to get it before my CN become current. Should I unlock my DS260 to update my passport info? Or bring both passport to the interview

2. I have H-1B visa and already submitted the DS260. Can I travel to my country (to get married) before the interview? what is the safe option in my case?

Thanks!
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1. The DS260 does not play a big/significant role in DV based AOS process. So you will be fine without unlocking the DS260 to update with new passport information. I wouldn’t unlock for that reason alone.
2. Yes, you can travel out of the US to get married before your interview.
 
Rise__Above said:
Hello All,

I got two questions:
1. I applied for a new passport and expected to get it before my CN become current. Should I unlock my DS260 to update my passport info? Or bring both passport to the interview

2. I have H-1B visa and already submitted the DS260. Can I travel to my country (to get married) before the interview? what is the safe option in my case?

Thanks!
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2. H1B is dual intent so you don’t need either advance parole or to prove non immigrant intent, it should be fine. Do you intend for your new spouse to follow to join?
 
SusieQQQ said:
2. H1B is dual intent so you don’t need either advance parole or to prove non immigrant intent, it should be fine. Do you intend for your new spouse to follow to join?
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Thank you! all for your quick response

SusieQQQ & sm1smom:
I'm not clear about the process. Should I apply for H-4 for my spouse? so we both be present at the interview (in the U.S.).
or do the follow to join? Any advice on this is much appreciated.

Thanks!
 
Rise__Above said:
Thank you! all for your quick response

SusieQQQ & sm1smom:
I'm not clear about the process. Should I apply for H-4 for my spouse? so we both be present at the interview (in the U.S.).
or do the follow to join? Any advice on this is much appreciated.

Thanks!
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You can do either (assuming no time constraints with an H4 visa interview, that’s something you’d need to check at your embassy). Other than that decide which would work best for you. Make sure to read the notes on FTJ in the spreadsheet. Whichever route you choose, be prepared to show evidence of a genuine relationship as marriage after selection always raises scrutiny for a potential “green card marriage “.
 
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