DV 2024 AOS (Adjustment of Status) Process Only

[Sm1smom]

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Maybe because I am new. But this is what I am trying to post with no links.

This additional response is for the benefit of other selectees, especially those with students statuses who may be considering making a similar move because they’re hoping to save a few dough by dropping out of school after filing for AOS, this is not a SMART move. Simply don’t!

A DV2023 selectee asked a similar question (thank God she did ask before going ahead) about her husband dropping out of school while his AOS application was pending while she was already approved. They assumed he was going to be automatically approved as her derivative since she the main selectee already got approved and received her GC. Well unfortunately his case was denied due to visa exhaustion. Fortunately for them, he refrained from dropping out of school and maintained his F1 status, which now makes it possible for the wife to subsequently sponsor the husband under the family based category. If he had dropped out of school, he would have become OOO following the case DV based AOS denial and would have had to depart from the US, and not eligible to file a new AOS application. See links below to read the actual posts:

1. Post asking about dropping out of school
2. My response
3. Case denial due to visa exhaustion

 

[2024 Houston]

Dear Community,

I won the DV lottery while residing in Nevada, but before my case was active I moved to Texas.
Where shall I file my AOS? To Nevada lockbox or Texas lockbox?

Kind regards,

Can you please post your timelines in 2024 AOS file?

 

[Koshin]

Hi Sm1smom,


I have a friend who is on an F1 visa (never been out of status) but worked out of campus which means using his SSN, he applied for DV and got selected for AF51K. Filled out i-485 and selected "Yes" in the question: did you violate the terms of your visa?

My question is, can my friend get a GC?

 

[Sm1smom]

Hi Sm1smom,


I have a friend who is on an F1 visa (never been out of status) but worked out of campus which means using his SSN, he applied for DV and got selected for AF51K. Filled out i-485 and selected "Yes" in the question: did you violate the terms of your visa?

My question is, can my friend get a GC?

If your friend undertook unauthorized employment, he’s actually already out of status, which means they’re not eligible to file for AOS. Violation of the terms of status places one out of status.

 

[czarkris]

If you do not wish to wait for two weeks before finding out how the current payment/mail resolves, you can basically cancel the payment now (before it gets processed) and send in a new payment.

Hi, I have did the same the USPS clerk sent as certified mail with tracking number. But the USPS tracking system says " Delivered Your item has been delivered and is available at a PO Box at 5:36 am on October 20, 2023 in SAINT LOUIS, MO 63197."
So it is Okay? Or they will need signature also? Do I need to cancel the money order and send it again? Thank you

 

[Sm1smom]

Hi, I have did the same the USPS clerk sent as certified mail with tracking number. But the USPS tracking system says " Delivered Your item has been delivered and is available at a PO Box at 5:36 am on October 20, 2023 in SAINT LOUIS, MO 63197."
So it is Okay? Or they will need signature also? Do I need to cancel the money order and send it again? Thank you

No. It says item delivered.

 

[taba2996]

Hi mom,

I'm a DV2024 selectee on F1 status. I had my TPS and TPS/EAD approved this summer. If I dropped out of school, would I still be eligible for AOS? Thanks!

 

[Sm1smom]

Hi mom,

I'm a DV2024 selectee on F1 status. I had my TPS and TPS/EAD approved this summer. If I dropped out of school, would I still be eligible for AOS? Thanks!

You should be eligible as long as you've never violated any of your non-immigrant status in the past.

 

[Youssef10]

When was your payment cashed?

A week ago

 

[Sm1smom]

A week ago

Can you be more precise?

 

[Youssef10]

Can you be more precise?

Sorry, in August 17th

 

[2024 Houston]

If my work visa expires after submitting AOS application, can i continue working until decision on my DV AOS application is made? or i am only allowed to stay in US and not continue working as my work visa has expired?
I am on TN so the renewal is not as easy without leaving the country.
Appreciate your help.

 

[Sm1smom]

Sorry, in August 17th

Ok. A couple more questions to help us figure out what could be the issue:
1. Which Lockbox did you send your AOS package to?
2. Did you include form G-1145 with your AOS package

 

[Sm1smom]

If my work visa expires after submitting AOS application, can i continue working until decision on my DV AOS application is made? or i am only allowed to stay in US and not continue working as my work visa has expired?
I am on TN so the renewal is not as easy without leaving the country.
Appreciate your help.

Nope. You have to stop working if your work authorization expires while your AOS application is pending. Unless you file and receive an approved AOS based EAD card.

 

[Silverwolf]

Hello again, thank you for this resource, I checked all the spreadsheets and just wanted to clarify a couple of things.

There is no point of sending document of AOJ before my case number becomes active?

And when it becomes active is there a difference in speed processing between online submission and sending it by mail foe early action.

Do you recommend early action overall for a DV AOJ.

When is the best time to do a medical exam, before or it will get scheduled?


Thank you in advance, reposting this here.

 

[Sm1smom]

Hello again, thank you for this resource, I checked all the spreadsheets and just wanted to clarify a couple of things.

There is no point of sending document of AOJ before my case number becomes active?

And when it becomes active is there a difference in speed processing between online submission and sending it by mail foe early action.

Do you recommend early action overall for a DV AOJ.

When is the best time to do a medical exam, before or it will get scheduled?


Thank you in advance, reposting this here.

1. Not sure what you mean by there’s no point sending AOS package before your number is current. The spreadsheet makes it clear as to when to send the package which is based on the CN being current on the VB.
2. There’s no option for online submission.
3. I have no recommendation either way. I can only provide you with what I deem to be pertinent information which I’ve already done on the spreadsheet. It’s your call regarding early filing or not.
4. This is also adequately covered on the spreadsheet. No one will schedule the medical exam for you, you’re responsible for scheduling your own medical appointment.

Based on the questions you’ve asked above, I honestly think you need to spend some additional quality time reviewing the AOS Process Spreadsheet. I recommend you thoroughly go over the AOS FAQ tab as a starting point, before going over all the other tabs.

 

[2024 Houston]

Nope. You have to stop working if your work authorization expires while your AOS application is pending. Unless you file and receive an approved AOS based EAD card.

Thank you for the information. If I get EAD card and lets say my DV application gets denied for any reason, will underlying status (currently am on TN but will soon be on H4 until the DV application process gets resolved) also be jeopardized?

 

[Sm1smom]

Thank you for the information. If I get EAD card and lets say my DV application gets denied for any reason, will underlying status (currently am on TN but will soon be on H4 until the DV application process gets resolved) also be jeopardized?

If you work with an AOS based EAD card while your AOS application is pending, you may not have a valid status to fall back on. I however recommend you initiate a short consultation with an experienced immigration attorney to confirm this.

 

[nagmat]

When filing I-485 on behalf of my 9-year-old son I signed Part 12, 8a preparer's signature.
Do I need to sign Part 10, 6a as well?

Kind regards,

 

[Sm1smom]

When filing I-485 on behalf of my 9-year-old son I signed Part 12, 8a preparer's signature.
Do I need to sign Part 10, 6a as well?

Kind regards,

Since your son is a minor (under 14), you sign part 6A, date part 6B on their behalf, and can leave the preparer section blank, you’re not expected to fill out that section in such a case.