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DV 2023 AOS (Adjustment of Status) Only

Hi mom, My daughter is a DV2023 winner currently in the US with an F1 visa. This question is related to I-485 Part 3. "Have you ever applied for an immigrant visa to obtain permanent resident status at the US Embassy or US Consulate abroad?.

I won DV2021, listed my daughter as a derivative, and submitted a DS260 for her. However, due to COVID, we did not get an interview. So should she answer "YES"? There are multiple follow-up questions, such as details of the decision, date, etc. How should I respond?
 
DILUAE said:
Hi mom, My daughter is a DV2023 winner currently in the US with an F1 visa. This question is related to I-485 Part 3. "Have you ever applied for an immigrant visa to obtain permanent resident status at the US Embassy or US Consulate abroad?.

I won DV2021, listed my daughter as a derivative, and submitted a DS260 for her. However, due to COVID, we did not get an interview. So should she answer "YES"? There are multiple follow-up questions, such as details of the decision, date, etc. How should I respond?
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1. Answer YES.
2. Case sunset. Sept. 30th 2021.
 
Dear Mom, I have read the AOS Process spreadsheet. I just wanted to ensure I understood correctly. Medical exam validity waiver means the Medical report is valid for two years irrespective of the date the medical officer signs I-693. I can include this document in the AOS package even after two months of medical exam?
 
Hello,

I am a DV 2023 winner.

My CN number is EU149xx

I have submitted my DS-260 form on 30.05.2022

I have a B1/B2 visa.

I want to change my status in the US to green card through USCIS. Is it possible?
People that i know did this but some people say that i should have a valid residency.
 
mikhail_tal said:
Hello,

I am a DV 2023 winner.

My CN number is EU149xx

I have submitted my DS-260 form on 30.05.2022

I have a B1/B2 visa.

I want to change my status in the US to green card through USCIS. Is it possible?
People that i know did this but some people say that i should have a valid residency.
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AOS is intended for people already residing in the US before the decision to file for AOS was made. Entering the US on a non-dual intent NIV with a preconceived intent of filing for AOS is considered a fraudulent attempt at obtaining an immigration benefit, which is frowned upon.

However, if you declare this preconceived intent of filing AOS at the POE and you are subsequently admitted into the US following that declaration, filing for AOS after that will most likely not be considered a fraudulent attempt at obtaining an immigration benefit.

CAVEAT:
The IO, at the time of the AOS can still ask why you decided to enter the US and process AOS even if this intent was disclosed at the POE. You will need to be prepared for this.

DISCLOSURE:
We’ve had previous cases of DV selectees who entered the US on a visitor’s who subsequently successfully processed their selection via AOS without declaring their preconceived AOS intent at the POE.

NOTE:
Should you decide to proceed with entering the US to file for AOS, do make sure you understand the AOS process before doing so. I highly recommend you go through the AOS process spreadsheet to ensure you understand the steps involved
 
Dear Mom.
1- I-94 mentioned Admit until date D/S. (F1 visa issued for five years from 2022) While filing I-485, it asks for an expiry date and does not allow input letters other than a date. How can I override this? Can I just mention 2027?
2- Can USCIS forms be signed electronically? (Form says sign in Ink)

Thank you.
 
DILUAE said:
Dear Mom.
1- I-94 mentioned Admit until date D/S. While filing I-485, it asks for an expiry date and does not allow input letters other than a date. How can I override this?
2- Can USCIS forms be signed electronically? (Form says sign in Ink)

Thank you.
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1. You can either disable JavaScript on the form which will enable you type in D/S on it, or print out the form and hand print D/S with blank ink.
2. Since you can’t submit the I-485 electronically, the form should be signed old school style. The form (original source of truth) already says “sign in ink” - that’s your clue anyways.
 
Good morning, I am selectee for DV2023, EUXXX, I received this morning the txt message from USCIS with the receipt number, so I am waiting for NOA and then bio instructions. I have a question about the bio. I see from the timeline spreadsheet that for some selectee the bio was scheduled a certain day but they did the walk-in before that date. Is the walk-in an option for everyone or the selectee need to follow under a specific category?

Thanks a lot for the reply!
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Hi, DV visa bulletin for Dec 2022 published and my son AS3777 case number has become current. He is in US so will be filing I-485 in January 2023. Should you wait till Jan 2023 to file in or can we do it earlier?
 
Manjuram said:
Hi, DV visa bulletin for Dec 2022 published and my son AS3777 case number has become current. He is in US so will be filing I-485 in January 2023. Should you wait till Jan 2023 to file in or can we do it earlier?
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I can’t tell you/your when to file. You/your son will have to decide on your own regarding if he should take advantage of the early filing option and file now, or wait until the month in which his CN is current before filing.
 
so unfortunately I might need sinusitis surgery :( I know it sounds minor to USCIS for Advance Parole as I chatted with two agents on Emma both were kinda rude and not willing to give out detailed info. I prefer to travel back home for surgery if needed after the diagnosis came out around next week. So if the diagnosis letter says I required surgery is that enough? Or do I need a written letter from a doctor saying "emergency" if possible and scheduling an info pass?
 
wesnewyork said:
so unfortunately I might need sinusitis surgery :( I know it sounds minor to USCIS for Advance Parole as I chatted with two agents on Emma both were kinda rude and not willing to give out detailed info. I prefer to travel back home for surgery if needed after the diagnosis came out around next week. So if the diagnosis letter says I required surgery is that enough? Or do I need a written letter from a doctor saying "emergency" if possible and scheduling an info pass?
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I don’t see the AP being expedited for this considering this is a surgery that can be easily provided here in the US. Wanting to go home to have the surgery done negates the implied urgency. If it truly is an urgent treatment you need to have, then it makes sense to have it right away right here in the US, right? It can’t be that urgent if you’re scheduling to have it done back at home. Seems to me like shopping around for an expedite excuse.

Anyway, like the first attempt - making an expedite request is free, so you may go for it (again) if you think it’s worth a shot.
 
Sm1smom said:
I don’t see the AP being expedited for this considering this is a surgery that can be easily provided here in the US. Wanting to go home to have the surgery done negates the implied urgency. If it truly is an urgent treatment you need to have, then it makes sense to have it right away right here in the US, right? It can’t be that urgent if you’re scheduling to have it done back at home. Seems to me like shopping around for an expedite excuse.

Anyway, like the first attempt - making an expedite request is free, so you may go for it (again) if you think it’s worth a shot.
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Thank you Simon for the reply. I guess I'll stare at the statue of liberty and ask for luck...
 
A friend of mine submitted DS 260 three months ago but did not hear back from KCC. When he emailed KCC, they said that it may take multiple weeks to process DS 260. Then a couple of weeks ago he made a DV fee payment ($330). A week later he got the receipt and the email about AOS intention. Now I have some questions:
1. Is this email 2nd Letter?
2. He has the receipt of DV fee payment and 2nd Letter (if the email is the 2nd letter). Are these the only documents he would have had if he had gone through the normal process (meaning getting a reply of DS 260 and then paying DV fee)? Is he missing any documents?
3. What happens to his DS 260 now? Does it matter whether it gets processed or not?
4. What if he again gets an email from KCC (2nd Letter) saying that his DS 260 is now processed? And now he has two 2nd Letters?
5. Is it a good practice to pay DV fee without having DS 260 processed?

I am asking these questions because:
a. This might prove DS 260 processing is not important for AOS. And anyone who has been waiting for a long time (panicking) to receive their 2nd letter can now go ahead and pay the DV fee.
b. My case number is AS19***. I am thinking of not submitting the DS 260, but rather go ahead and start the process by paying the DV fee.
 
mtb said:
A friend of mine submitted DS 260 three months ago but did not hear back from KCC. When he emailed KCC, they said that it may take multiple weeks to process DS 260. Then a couple of weeks ago he made a DV fee payment ($330). A week later he got the receipt and the email about AOS intention. Now I have some questions:
1. Is this email 2nd Letter?
2. He has the receipt of DV fee payment and 2nd Letter (if the email is the 2nd letter). Are these the only documents he would have had if he had gone through the normal process (meaning getting a reply of DS 260 and then paying DV fee)? Is he missing any documents?
3. What happens to his DS 260 now? Does it matter whether it gets processed or not?
4. What if he again gets an email from KCC (2nd Letter) saying that his DS 260 is now processed? And now he has two 2nd Letters?
5. Is it a good practice to pay DV fee without having DS 260 processed?

I am asking these questions because:
a. This might prove DS 260 processing is not important for AOS. And anyone who has been waiting for a long time (panicking) to receive their 2nd letter can now go ahead and pay the DV fee.
b. My case number is AS19***. I am thinking of not submitting the DS 260, but rather go ahead and start the process by paying the DV fee.
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1. Probably.
2. Probably. No.
3. Nothing.
4 & 5. I suggest you go through the AOS Process Spreadsheet.

Each point in your post is an indication to me that you’re yet to take a look at the AOS Process Spreadsheet. I highly recommend you spend some quality time going through that tool. You’ll be glad you did.
 
My cn will be current in January, so ideally I should mail my package around one week before that, but as it will be a holiday period I am worried how will it be handled ... any thoughts about when to send ?
 
Jarsh said:
My cn will be current in January, so ideally I should mail my package around one week before that, but as it will be a holiday period I am worried how will it be handled ... any thoughts about when to send ?
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If the reason you’re planning on mailing the package one week before the month in which your CN becomes current is due to early filing concern, I hope you do realize (depending on the shipping method selected), the package could still get delivered on or before Dec.31st which is still considered early filing, and that obviously defeats the purpose of waiting. Otherwise you might as well consider taking advantage of early filing (if you’re open to taking the risk), and file as early as you’re eligible to do so.
 
Sm1smom said:
If the reason you’re planning on mailing the package one week before the month in which your CN becomes current is due to early filing concern, I hope you do realize (depending on the shipping method selected), the package could still get delivered on or before Dec.31st which is still considered early filing, and that obviously defeats the purpose of waiting. Otherwise you might as well consider taking advantage of early filing (if you’re open to taking the risk), and file as early as you’re eligible to do so.
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thanks.

one query : G-1145 is mentioned in the spreadsheet not sure about it, is it required by everyone ?
 
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