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DV 2023 AOS (Adjustment of Status) Only
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Zion_Hope_Alive
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I deserve this scolding. Accept my apologies. This whole thing is so new and complicated it makes my head spin.
Yes, it was a Cashier’s Check that I prepared from my bank, but like Money Order the bank deducted the money from my account immediately. Simply put, as at the time I was mailing the Cashier’s Check my account balance was already less $330. This confuses me quite a lot. I’m however thankful for your responses. I’m sorry if this upset you. It was inadvertent.
On Monday however, I’ll check with the bank to see if they are able to track the Check to see if it has been actually “accessed” by DOS/KCC.
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
You purchased a “product” from your bank, hence the immediate deduction from your account, which is normal. It’s like going into a bakery to purchase some baked goods you intend to give someone. The fact that your payment card already got processed and the amount got deducted from your account as soon as you made the purchase does not mean the person you bought the baked goods for already received it or has already consumed what you purchased, right?
You purchased and mailed the check, KCC has to receive and process it before the money goes into their account. It is only after that stage that you get sent a payment receipt. The deduction from your account did not automatically jump into KCC’s account when you purchased the cashier check.
Appreciate_your_time_too
New Member
hi again,
I am having some panic related several points. I immediately wanted to share with you
Since we already submitted ds260 form, do you think that our EU34xxx is high? I am asking this question after I read the spreadsheet - AOS_Process row#3.
In addition to that, we are currently on H1B and H4 holders. And my husband's I140 via EB1B is in processing status in USCIS. Our previous passports that included F1 and F2 visas were stolen in 2019, San Francisco. We have police report accordingly. We got our new passports from our country's embassy in USA. Since then we could not go back and get our visa stamps in our new passports, so we do not have any visa on the passport. So my question is that are we good with our AOS process?
Last question is that, would you recommend us to go with AOS based on our approval I-140 via EB1B if we get it within 2-3 months or we should go with AOS based on DV lottery option? Dear @Sm1smom , I specifically need your expertise on this matter. I would appreciate if you are able to provide your insights on this.
Thank you so much in advance.
Best
I am having some panic related several points. I immediately wanted to share with you
Since we already submitted ds260 form, do you think that our EU34xxx is high? I am asking this question after I read the spreadsheet - AOS_Process row#3.
In addition to that, we are currently on H1B and H4 holders. And my husband's I140 via EB1B is in processing status in USCIS. Our previous passports that included F1 and F2 visas were stolen in 2019, San Francisco. We have police report accordingly. We got our new passports from our country's embassy in USA. Since then we could not go back and get our visa stamps in our new passports, so we do not have any visa on the passport. So my question is that are we good with our AOS process?
Last question is that, would you recommend us to go with AOS based on our approval I-140 via EB1B if we get it within 2-3 months or we should go with AOS based on DV lottery option? Dear @Sm1smom , I specifically need your expertise on this matter. I would appreciate if you are able to provide your insights on this.
Thank you so much in advance.
Best
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
1. Based on historical trend, it does not appear to be on the low side. I however do not know for certain if this is a high or low CN for DV23 as we currently do not know the number of all selectees or what the highest CN is.hi again,
I am having some panic related several points. I immediately wanted to share with you
Since we already submitted ds260 form, do you think that our EU34xxx is high? I am asking this question after I read the spreadsheet - AOS_Process row#3.
In addition to that, we are currently on H1B and H4 holders. And my husband's I140 via EB1B is in processing status in USCIS. Our previous passports that included F1 and F2 visas were stolen in 2019, San Francisco. We have police report accordingly. We got our new passports from our country's embassy in USA. Since then we could not go back and get our visa stamps in our new passports, so we do not have any visa on the passport. So my question is that are we good with our AOS process?
Last question is that, would you recommend us to go with AOS based on our approval I-140 via EB1B if we get it within 2-3 months or we should go with AOS based on DV lottery option? Dear @Sm1smom , I specifically need your expertise on this matter. I would appreciate if you are able to provide your insights on this.
Thank you so much in advance.
Best
2. Yes you’re good.
3. You are allowed to have multiple AOS applications based on different categories in the system at the same time. If you would rather proceed with one, you’ll need to decide on which one on your own.
p.s. number your questions.
God bless Sm1smom for a wonderful spreadsheet !!
Please give further suggestion for my case:
I searched so much for processing times but no info for DV cases, just want to be sure it wont be late for my case, I am AS7XXX but on F1 status currently visiting my home country for summer break, just 1 day after I arrived from US I checked I had won DV. Now I am worried if I do CP, they might stop me at immigration point for coming back on F1 status and then putting a red flag on me and also I might have to miss my semester and thus huge tuition fee, if I go for AOS I need to wait for 90-day rule which may delay the overall process assuming I return back to US in mid-June ...
1. Would it be wise to do AOS or CP for my case ?
2. If I start AOS about in Feb (assuming my CN is current based on DV22 stats), is there a chance to get GC on time ?
3. Does the 90-day rule for applying to AOS also same for DS260 filling (in which case will it further delay the AOS process ?)
4. If CP is wise, as I am yet to fill DS260 is it late now ?
Please give further suggestion for my case:
I searched so much for processing times but no info for DV cases, just want to be sure it wont be late for my case, I am AS7XXX but on F1 status currently visiting my home country for summer break, just 1 day after I arrived from US I checked I had won DV. Now I am worried if I do CP, they might stop me at immigration point for coming back on F1 status and then putting a red flag on me and also I might have to miss my semester and thus huge tuition fee, if I go for AOS I need to wait for 90-day rule which may delay the overall process assuming I return back to US in mid-June ...
1. Would it be wise to do AOS or CP for my case ?
2. If I start AOS about in Feb (assuming my CN is current based on DV22 stats), is there a chance to get GC on time ?
3. Does the 90-day rule for applying to AOS also same for DS260 filling (in which case will it further delay the AOS process ?)
4. If CP is wise, as I am yet to fill DS260 is it late now ?
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
Because your numbered questions are inter-connected, I am going to give a general response without listing them one by one:
Forget about everything you've read regarding the 90 day rule or waiting for 90 days after entering the US before filing for AOS, there's no such thing. Intent is usually determined at the POE, if you are eligible to file for AOS, you can do so as soon as you enter the US. Of course the IO at the time of the interview can always follow up on what the intent was when one originally entered the US regardless of if you filed immediately or if you waited for 90 days before filing. In your case, you were already residing in the US, you had only gone home for a short visit with the intent of returning to the US to complete your studies, this is not the same as someone planning on entering the US for the very 1st time on a NIV with the sole purpose of filing for AOS. So if you wish to file for AOS, you may go for it. Just don't submit your DS260 prior to your return to the US, you can always submit it after your return.
As for not finding DV processing time information, you have not looked in the right place. One of the tabs on the AOS Process Spreadsheet you referenced at the beginning of your post has several links to both past and present timeline spreadsheets where you can get an idea of how long it has taken other selectees to complete their DV based AOS process.
Hello folks, i am new here. DV selectee on F1 Visas. It feels great to have such a vast resource available. My first questions are the following:
1. I noticed i entered my year of birth incorrectly during my dv entry, I mistook a 1 for a 7, so now this has given me paranoia regarding my passport number. Is there a way I could verify the passport number submitted during the dv entry?
2. If not, my eyesight has been deteriorating over the past, and I am awaiting my prescription to arrive. Can i use that as a valid reason in case the issue comes up (when will it come up anyway?)?
3. For that same reason, if the issue only comes up later and i am denied, I want to make sure it does not affect my F1 visas renewal. For that reason, i assumed i should not be filling out the DS260. In which case, How will i receive a 2 NL?
1. I noticed i entered my year of birth incorrectly during my dv entry, I mistook a 1 for a 7, so now this has given me paranoia regarding my passport number. Is there a way I could verify the passport number submitted during the dv entry?
2. If not, my eyesight has been deteriorating over the past, and I am awaiting my prescription to arrive. Can i use that as a valid reason in case the issue comes up (when will it come up anyway?)?
3. For that same reason, if the issue only comes up later and i am denied, I want to make sure it does not affect my F1 visas renewal. For that reason, i assumed i should not be filling out the DS260. In which case, How will i receive a 2 NL?
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
1. No, it is not possible.
2. Don't fabricate an excuse, stick to the truth if the question ever comes up - stating you made a mistake and owning up to the mistake seem more plausible to me than trying to blame it on some deteriorating eyesight. You don't think they will wonder how you've managed to continue with your studies since 2021 when the original entry was submitted till now or whenever it is you eventually get your prescriptions filled out? So yeah, don't make up stories for the error.
3. Take a look at the FAQ section of the AOS Process Spreadsheet.
Thanks for the answers.
In #2, i meant that it has actually been getting bad. But i do understand your answer. I will not say anything unscrupulous or untrue.
For #3, i checked and just saw it. Awesome. Thanks again!
Another questions:
1. My Passport expires in late April. Historically, my case becomes current around Dec/Jan/Feb. Looking at the process timeline, there is no saying if my interview dates will get there before my passport expires. Should i renew my passport i advance?
2. I don't have an A number as an F1 students, but i briefly held an OPT back in the summer of 2019 that i did not use. I graduated in August of 2019, at that time i was not sure if i would do grad school so i applied for OPT regardless. By the time i graduated in August, I had received a funding offer for a exciting project for my Master so i went for it. As such, i received an EAD card later on, even though i did not really need it. Should i use that for the A number, or does it change each time i apply for a new EAD card, which i will in a couple of month.
3. How do i find out my USCIS online account number, or if i even have one?
1. My Passport expires in late April. Historically, my case becomes current around Dec/Jan/Feb. Looking at the process timeline, there is no saying if my interview dates will get there before my passport expires. Should i renew my passport i advance?
2. I don't have an A number as an F1 students, but i briefly held an OPT back in the summer of 2019 that i did not use. I graduated in August of 2019, at that time i was not sure if i would do grad school so i applied for OPT regardless. By the time i graduated in August, I had received a funding offer for a exciting project for my Master so i went for it. As such, i received an EAD card later on, even though i did not really need it. Should i use that for the A number, or does it change each time i apply for a new EAD card, which i will in a couple of month.
3. How do i find out my USCIS online account number, or if i even have one?
heatherc_42
New Member
Hey folks
I am so grateful for this resource and especially the spreadsheets!
I am lucky enough to have a very low CN (OC0000XX) so I’m keen to make sure I’m good to go as soon as 2023 process starts.
Being on a non-immigrant visa though, I’m conscious that I want to avoid declaring immigrant intent until I have to (especially as I’m going to Europe on vacation in June).
I wasn’t planning on submitting a DS-260 given it’s not required for AOS & is a declaration of immigrant intent.
My questions
1. Are any other pre-submission actions considered declaring intent (eg Paying the fee, completing the medical)?
2. As someone with a < 100CN, is there really any significant upside to submitting the DS-260?
Thanks again for your amazing resources!
I am so grateful for this resource and especially the spreadsheets!
I am lucky enough to have a very low CN (OC0000XX) so I’m keen to make sure I’m good to go as soon as 2023 process starts.
Being on a non-immigrant visa though, I’m conscious that I want to avoid declaring immigrant intent until I have to (especially as I’m going to Europe on vacation in June).
I wasn’t planning on submitting a DS-260 given it’s not required for AOS & is a declaration of immigrant intent.
My questions
1. Are any other pre-submission actions considered declaring intent (eg Paying the fee, completing the medical)?
2. As someone with a < 100CN, is there really any significant upside to submitting the DS-260?
Thanks again for your amazing resources!
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
1. Plan on renewing your passport as at when you should regardless. As a F1 student, you’re expected to always have a passport.
2. Regardless of if you used the EAD card or not, you have an A# issued to you (tied to your name in the system), you should disclose it. A new immigrant based A# will eventually be issued once you apply for AOS, that however shouldn’t stop you from disclosing the non-immigrant A#.
3. You wouldn’t have a USCIS online account number if you’ve never created one or had one created for you by USCIS (USCIS would have informed you if they created one on your behalf).
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
1. DV administrative fee payment or AOS medical exam completion while not a “declaration” of an immigration such as DS260 form submission or AOS filing, they do constitute a “demonstration” of an immigrant intent.
2. The pros of DS260 form submission are listed on the AOS FAQ section of the AOS process spreadsheet, place take a look at it.
Do_Kmy2
Member
Hello! I have a question. The passport that has my non immigration visa (which is the one I used to apply for the dv) expires in May 2023. However, I already have a new passport that goes form March 2022 (I am surprise why it’s this date) to March 2029 I guess. So I was wondering which passport I should use to fill the AOS and to bring to the interview. Do you have any advice ?
My case number is AF15xxx
Appreciate_your_time_too
New Member
Thank you so much. Sure. I will number my questions next time. I did not know that i-485 can be submitted multiple times based on different categories.
Appreciate your help
Thanks for the answers, so for me AOS is better than CP right ?
One more query: do I need to wait for my CN to become current to start AOS or should I start as soon as I re-enter US, my CN is AS7XXX as its mid-range slightly worried for the timings ...
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
You obviously applied to renew/for a new passport early, which became valid based on when it was issued. Surely, you weren’t expecting them to issue a new passport in 2022 and post date the validity date from May 2023 which is when the old one is set to expire.
Anyway, you will use the passport you last entered the US with in completing Form I-485. Since you already have a new passport, you take that new one to your interview when you get to that stage.
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
1. I can’t tell you which option is better for you, you review the pros and cons as applicable to you and make your own decision as to which option is best for you.
2. Go through the AOS process spreadsheet, return to the US first, (not in any particular order as written here), go through the timeline spreadsheets first. Focus on understanding the process, the steps involved and the tools already made available first (if you plan on processing AOS).
Do_Kmy2
Member
Alright ! I got it
So basically my passport that expires in May2023 is still valid, and I can still use it to fill out the I-485 even though I already have a new passport right ?
I was actually afraid that since I got the new passport early, the one that expires in May2023 is not valid anymore and can’t be used to fill out the I-485. So I thought that I needed to use the new passport to fill out the I-485 and to bring to the interview.