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DV 2023 AOS (Adjustment of Status) Only

Hello,
Thank you very much for this wonderful resource. My daughter is a lucky DV lottery winner. She is a student on F-1 visa, and I am helping her to collect the documents for AoS. We went through the AoS spreadsheet and some of the previous years threads; and we found all the information extremely helpful. However, we still have some questions, and I am hoping you could help us to find the right answers.

In our country English is the second official language. All official documents are issued in two languages. Every line, that is printed in our native language, is getting duplicated by the English translation and printed right below it.

1. Would you recommend to get all documents translated to English anyway?

2. Does the passport need to be translated? It has the same format.

3. For the certified translation, does the statement from the person, translating the document, need to be located on a separate page, or on the same page?

4. Since every line in the original document is duplicated in two languages, does this mean that every line needs to appear twice in the translated document too (once as a translation, and the second time as the original English line)?

Thank you.
 
Hello,
Thank you very much for this wonderful resource. My daughter is a lucky DV lottery winner. She is a student on F-1 visa, and I am helping her to collect the documents for AoS. We went through the AoS spreadsheet and some of the previous years threads; and we found all the information extremely helpful. However, we still have some questions, and I am hoping you could help us to find the right answers.

In our country English is the second official language. All official documents are issued in two languages. Every line, that is printed in our native language, is getting duplicated by the English translation and printed right below it.

1. Would you recommend to get all documents translated to English anyway?

2. Does the passport need to be translated? It has the same format.

3. For the certified translation, does the statement from the person, translating the document, need to be located on a separate page, or on the same page?

4. Since every line in the original document is duplicated in two languages, does this mean that every line needs to appear twice in the translated document too (once as a translation, and the second time as the original English line)?

Thank you.
1. I would err on the side of caution and have full English translations for the documents.
2. I wouldn’t bother with the passport (this would be an exception).
3. Preferably separate sheet attachment.
4. Just one line.
 
1. I would err on the side of caution and have full English translations for the documents.
2. I wouldn’t bother with the passport (this would be an exception).
3. Preferably separate sheet attachment.
4. Just one line.
Thank you very much!
 
Hi Gang,

Quick question - there doesn't appear to be place where to write the CN number on the i485 (unless I am missing it). If this is the case, do we add a note under additional information (ie. page 4 part2 1.g. , add some text with the confirmation number) ? Or just don't worry as its all in the 1nl and 2nl in the package? Thanks in advance.
 
Question re showing evidence of continuity of status. I have never been out of status and I have i94's going back 20 years. During that time I have left and entered on various visa's. With respect to the I485, am I correct in assuming it is only required to show continuous status since the last visa (i94 on that visa) inspected at a port of entry and subsequent i797's if adjusted or change of non immigrant status in the US ie. If you entered in 2018 on a 3 year work visa, and then extended or adjust status and have the valid i797a's (with the corresponding updated i94's) for that period is that all that is required. Or do I have to show every i94 since the beginning of time ?
 
Another probably stupid question re assets (and I apologize in advance as i know what I am going to ask might only be a small % of people on this forum, I am not trying to be a jerk, its all legally obtained etc, but genuinely asking as I don't feel comfortable sending all the info to someone i don't know, so here is the question) : do we have to list every asset to show we will not be a financial burden ? ie. if hypothetically i I have a good 6 figure job already , 40+ points of social security (all paid at the full level each year), can show multiple bank accounts with high 5 to 6 figure amounts, high 6 or 7 figures in stocks, and a few houses with 30K+ a year of passive income etc. (note - I have exaggerated on the example to help better illustrate the question). Is it really necessary to show all of it or just a reasonable amount ? I can bring copies of any asset statements to the interview , but I don't like posting it in the mail. ie. is just irs transcripts (they will have the passive income), w2's and say one bank account and SS statement enough ?
 
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Question re showing evidence of continuity of status. I have never been out of status and I have i94's going back 20 years. During that time I have left and entered on various visa's. With respect to the I485, am I correct in assuming it is only required to show continuous status since the last visa (i94 on that visa) inspected at a port of entry and subsequent i797's if adjusted or change of non immigrant status in the US ie. If you entered in 2018 on a 3 year work visa, and then extended or adjust status and have the valid i797a's (with the corresponding updated i94's) for that period is that all that is required. Or do I have to show every i94 since the beginning of time ?
Personally, I would err on the side of caution and provide as much evidence as I can to document I continuously maintained a valid status every time I was in the US.
 
Another probably stupid question re assets (and I apologize in advance as i know what I am going to ask might only be a small % of people on this forum, I am not trying to be a jerk, its all legally obtained etc, but genuinely asking as I don't feel comfortable sending all the info to someone i don't know, so here is the question) : do we have to list every asset to show we will not be a financial burden ? ie. if hypothetically i I have a good 6 figure job already , 40+ points of social security (all paid at the full level each year), can show multiple bank accounts with high 5 to 6 figure amounts, high 6 or 7 figures in stocks, and a few houses with 30K+ a year of passive income etc. (note - I have exaggerated on the example to help better illustrate the question). Is it really necessary to show all of it or just a reasonable amount ? I can bring copies of any asset statements to the interview , but I don't like posting it in the mail. ie. is just irs transcripts (they will have the passive income), w2's and say one bank account and SS statement enough ?
You can include whatever you deem sufficient or are comfortable with including in your package, and hope for the best. Meanwhile, may I recommend you take a look at the AOS process spreadsheet, with a focus on the AOS Package tab for further guidance on what is recommended.
 
Hello, I am filling out the I-485 and section 26b asks for an expiration date of authorised stay shown on I-94, however I am in F-1 status (processing OPT currently, December grad) which has an expiry of D/S. What date should I be inputting for this answer? The end date of my I-20 or the extended year of my OPT? I do not have an approval for OPT yet.
 
Hello, I am filling out the I-485 and section 26b asks for an expiration date of authorised stay shown on I-94, however I am in F-1 status (processing OPT currently, December grad) which has an expiry of D/S. What date should I be inputting for this answer? The end date of my I-20 or the extended year of my OPT? I do not have an approval for OPT yet.
Write "D/S".
 
Hi Everyone, I’m about to submit my AOS package today/tomorrow but my document’s translation still hasn’t arrived via mail. Anyone knows if you need the original signed translation or the copy they sent via Email is also acceptable?
 
Hi Everyone, I’m about to submit my AOS package today/tomorrow but my document’s translation still hasn’t arrived via mail. Anyone knows if you need the original signed translation or the copy they sent via Email is also acceptable?
Copy is fine. The original is not a government issued document anyways.
 
Hello, yesterday I did the biometrics (I decided to do a walk-in and it worked out well - originally my Bio appointment was for the 7th of Dec).
My questions are:
1. how long on average it takes to get the interview notice?
2. is the interview notice mailed or I should expect email or text?

Thank you in advance,
N.
 
Hello, yesterday I did the biometrics (I decided to do a walk-in and it worked out well - originally my Bio appointment was for the 7th of Dec).
My questions are:
1. how long on average it takes to get the interview notice?
2. is the interview notice mailed or I should expect email or text?

Thank you in advance,
N.
Did they ask for a reason the walk-in?
 
Did they ask for a reason the walk-in?
Hi Mohammedm, the person at the check-in asked my wife if there was a specific reason, and she said the truth, since Holidays are approaching and the turnaround can be slower, we thought to try the walk-in which is an option. They did not put this note anywhere.
 
Hello, yesterday I did the biometrics (I decided to do a walk-in and it worked out well - originally my Bio appointment was for the 7th of Dec).
My questions are:
1. how long on average it takes to get the interview notice?
2. is the interview notice mailed or I should expect email or text?

Thank you in advance,
N.
1. Check some of the past Timeline spreadsheets to get an idea of how long on average it typically takes your FO to send out the IL.
2. It is usually mailed. The IO may decide to call/email to see if an applicant is available for an interview within a couple of days (if they suddenly have an open slot which they do not wish to go to waste). This does not happen often though.
 
1. Check some of the past Timeline spreadsheets to get an idea of how long on average it typically takes your FO to send out the IL.
2. It is usually mailed. The IO may decide to call/email to see if an applicant is available for an interview within a couple of days (if they suddenly have an open slot which they do not wish to go to waste). This does not happen often though.
Thanks!!
Yes, i asked because in the timeline of this year I saw that there was a case with 1 day between BIO and the interview notice and another one where the interview notice was sent 3 days later.
I will check also past year timelines,
Thanks again.
 
Hello, I'm using an online service to translate my wife's Nepali birth certificate (BC) to English to submit with the AOS package. The original Nepali birth certificate is in the Nepali language which is using different date format - Bikram Sambat, BS. The online translator provided a draft of translated BC in which dates are kept as it is in Nepali (BS) format.

Q1] Do all dates like birth date, and birth registration date in BC need to translated into English calendar format - Gregorian date, AD? Any suggestions on it?

Also, my wife's birth registration date is not within 1 year of her birth. As the Reciprocity and Civil Documents link for Nepal, it has mentioned an alternate document a Nepali Citizenship Card.

Q2] Are Nepali birth certificate (which is not registered within 1 year of birth) + certified birth certificate translation + Nepali citizenship card good enough to send with the AOS package? or Do I need to include any affidavits from her parent's side on late birth registration?

Thank you.
 
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