DV 2025 AOS (Adjustment of Status) Process Only

[Xmb]

Hi sm1smom,



I have another set of questions. We would like to provide USCIS with the strongest possible case. In my opinion, two full-time jobs will likely be enough to proove financial self-sufficiency, but to make sure, I would like to have the I-134 on hand, as you suggested.



1. We attach the employment verification letters, tax transcripts, pay slips, bank statements, and past W-2s for both of us as a household to her AOS package as the main applicant, correct?

2. Is it a good idea to directly attach the I-134 as well with the self-sufficiency evidence we have, or do they want to see either own proof or the form?

3. In the hypothetical scenario that we would not attach the I-134 and only supply our evidence for self-sufficiency, would a potential RFE ask for more proof of our self-sufficiency or for the I-134? Could we in either case reply with the I-134?

4. As of the bank statements, is there something specific the USCIS is looking for, such as the recurring income from the jobs we will start, or the balance?

 

[Sm1smom]

Hi sm1smom,



I have another set of questions. We would like to provide USCIS with the strongest possible case. In my opinion, two full-time jobs will likely be enough to proove financial self-sufficiency, but to make sure, I would like to have the I-134 on hand, as you suggested.



1. We attach the employment verification letters, tax transcripts, pay slips, bank statements, and past W-2s for both of us as a household to her AOS package as the main applicant, correct?

2. Is it a good idea to directly attach the I-134 as well with the self-sufficiency evidence we have, or do they want to see either own proof or the form?

3. In the hypothetical scenario that we would not attach the I-134 and only supply our evidence for self-sufficiency, would a potential RFE ask for more proof of our self-sufficiency or for the I-134? Could we in either case reply with the I-134?

4. As of the bank statements, is there something specific the USCIS is looking for, such as the recurring income from the jobs we will start, or the balance?

1. Could be included with both packages.
2. Include the I-134 if you have it.
3. The RFE can ask for anything. It usually provides a list of what they require, and you’ll have to adhere to it.
4. They take everything on it into consideration.

 

[Deli]

Sm1smom, could you be my mom until I am done with my AOS ? am among DV-2025 selectees Case Number: 2025AF00001XXX and here in USA with B2 visa to be expired on June 2024 . I applied for Affirmative asylum on January.

1. As my B-2 visa is due to expire shortly, I am sure my AOS processing time will go beyond the validity period of my current non-immigrant status and applying on Asylum (I-589) Pending is risky .however, I am from country which qualify me for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) registration. Could TPS status be considered valid status for my AOS via DV if I got registered for TPS before my B-2 expires ?
   
   
   
2. Would registration for TPS only enough or I have to wait until I got my TSP approval to apply for AOS ?
   
   
   
3. just to confirm ,
   
   3.1 priority date for DV2025 selectees is from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025 ,and it solely depends on case number being current in FY2025,correct ?
   
   3.2 DV2025 selectees can only apply for AOS the latest on October 2024 provided that selectees have current CN , correct?
   
   
   all your and Simon resources are priceless I hope you drive your satisfaction from helping others

hello everyone

so now finally my TPS is just approved .

my time line
1, Asylum Applied on December 2023 ,
2, TPS Applied on 05/07/2024
3, B2 Expired on 06/01/2024
4, TPS Approved on 07/01/2024

(please note both TPS and Asylum applied before B2 expired )

1, will IO consider the time between B2 expiry to TPS approval as OOS because both my asylum and TPS was pending provided Asylum was applied before TPS ?

2, so now can I update my status on the 2025 timeline sheet from Asylum Pending to TPS ?

 

[Sm1smom]

hello everyone

so now finally my TPS is just approved .

my time line
1, Asylum Applied on December 2023 ,
2, TPS Applied on 05/07/2024
3, B2 Expired on 06/01/2024
4, TPS Approved on 07/01/2024

(please note both TPS and Asylum applied before B2 expired )

1, will IO consider the time between B2 expiry to TPS approval as OOS because both my asylum and TPS was pending provided Asylum was applied before TPS ?

2, so now can I update my status on the 2025 timeline sheet from Asylum Pending to TPS ?



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Congratulations on the TPS approval.

1. You'll just have to wait and see, while keeping your fingers crossed.
2. Of course you can go ahead and make the update.

 

[nmen1]

Hello Sm1smom and the forum at large,
I am a new member, recently introduced by a friend.
I have gone through several posts and indeed, all my worries are casted out now that I am in a right platform.
I am now guided well, and will be filling DS 260 asap. I am not sure if this is the right time to pay DV processing fees, kindly advise. My case no. is AF6XXX.
Thank you

 

[Sm1smom]

Hello Sm1smom and the forum at large,
I am a new member, recently introduced by a friend.
I have gone through several posts and indeed, all my worries are casted out now that I am in a right platform.
I am now guided well, and will be filling DS 260 asap. I am not sure if this is the right time to pay DV processing fees, kindly advise. My case no. is AF6XXX.
Thank you

I recommend you go through the AOS process spreadsheet, and not just the posts you’ve already gone through. That spreadsheet is the actual tool that will walk through this process.

 

[Ulti]

We are German citizens and lottery winners with the CN 3XXXX. Currently, we are in the United States on a B1/B2 visa which expired in June. Our lawyer has advised us to extend our B1/B2 visa and we did that right before the expiration. Here are our questions:

1. We were born outside the EU. Later, when we won, realized that beside the EU citizenship we must be EU born, to use the EU allocation of the US DV. However, we are not EU Born, our son was born in Germany. What risks do we face due to this discrepancy? (We really didn't know this, is there a chance that we don't get it)
2. Should we wait for confirmation of our B1/B2 visa extension from USCIS, or can we begin the Adjustment of Status (AOS) process for our Diversity Visa (DV) before the B1/B2 extension is approved?
3. What is your best recommendation for us to extend our stay in this situation if our extension is going to expire on October?
4. How to know when our CN is current? When will 3XXXX CN be current?

 

[Sm1smom]

We are German citizens and lottery winners with the CN 3XXXX. Currently, we are in the United States on a B1/B2 visa which expired in June. Our lawyer has advised us to extend our B1/B2 visa and we did that right before the expiration. Here are our questions:

1. We were born outside the EU. Later, when we won, realized that beside the EU citizenship we must be EU born, to use the EU allocation of the US DV. However, we are not EU Born, our son was born in Germany. What risks do we face due to this discrepancy? (We really didn't know this, is there a chance that we don't get it)
2. Should we wait for confirmation of our B1/B2 visa extension from USCIS, or can we begin the Adjustment of Status (AOS) process for our Diversity Visa (DV) before the B1/B2 extension is approved?
3. What is your best recommendation for us to extend our stay in this situation if our extension is going to expire on October?
4. How to know when our CN is current? When will 3XXXX CN be current?

1. If your country of birth is not within the EU region, the possibility of denial based on you selecting a wrong eligibility country is quite high, unless your case gets assigned to an IO who is not fully familiar with DV based AOS applications. Your son's country of birth has no bearing on your selection, unfortunately. If your parents on the other hand were born in the EU region and were temporarily in your country of birth as at the time of your birth, you might have been okay with the selecting the EU country as your eligibility country.

2. When you can file for AOS depends of when your CN becomes current. I'm not quite sure if your CN is in the EU3,000 range or EU30,000 range based on the way you wrote it.

3. You most likely will not get a second extension of stay approval from USCIS, assuming the first one actually gets approved as a matter of fact

4. You will need to monitor the Visa Bulletin

The Visa Bulletin

USCIS, in coordination with Department of State (DOS), is revising the procedures for determining visa availability for applicants waiting to file for employment-based or family-sponsored preference adjustment of status. The revised process will better align with procedures DOS uses for foreign...

travel.state.gov

p.s. It does not seem to me like your lawyer is knowledgeable enough with DV based AOS processing/cases. You might want to stop listening to him/her

 

[SusieQQQ]

We are German citizens and lottery winners with the CN 3XXXX. Currently, we are in the United States on a B1/B2 visa which expired in June. Our lawyer has advised us to extend our B1/B2 visa and we did that right before the expiration. Here are our questions:

1. We were born outside the EU. Later, when we won, realized that beside the EU citizenship we must be EU born, to use the EU allocation of the US DV. However, we are not EU Born, our son was born in Germany. What risks do we face due to this discrepancy? (We really didn't know this, is there a chance that we don't get it)
2. Should we wait for confirmation of our B1/B2 visa extension from USCIS, or can we begin the Adjustment of Status (AOS) process for our Diversity Visa (DV) before the B1/B2 extension is approved?
3. What is your best recommendation for us to extend our stay in this situation if our extension is going to expire on October?
4. How to know when our CN is current? When will 3XXXX CN be current?

Just clarifying that you understand that EU means Europe region, not the European Union (some people get confused about this). Unfortunately if you were not born in a country chargeable to the region, you are not eligible for the visa. (This is explained in the DV instructions.)

 

[ajitum]

I have just one question: With a high case number that might become current in September 2025, is it advisable to file for an adjustment of status now or wait till it becomes current? I will appreciate responses and experiences

 

[SusieQQQ]

I have just one question: With a high case number that might become current in September 2025, is it advisable to file for an adjustment of status now or wait till it becomes current? I will appreciate responses and experiences

Please read the spreadsheet linked in the first post of this thread. Along with all the other valuable information in there, it clearly explains when you are eligible to file for AOS (hint: you’re not yet)

 

[Sm1smom]

I have just one question: With a high case number that might become current in September 2025, is it advisable to file for an adjustment of status now or wait till it becomes current? I will appreciate responses and experiences

You’re not eligible to file for AOS prior to your CN being listed as current based on the cutoff numbers displayed on the VB. Go through the AOS process spreadsheet as already recommended above by Susie to enhance your understanding of the DV based AOS process.

 

[Deli]

hello @Sm1smom

on the google sheet timeline 2025 , you have created a column named Post # , what is expected to be placed there ? I mean we usually made number of posts which kind of post specifically is it referring to ?

 

[Sm1smom]

hello @Sm1smom

on the google sheet timeline 2025 , you have created a column named Post # , what is expected to be placed there ? I mean we usually made number of posts which kind of post specifically is it referring to ?

It is typically used for a member’s most significant post in the forum, which is usually the interview experience, or case approval post (for waived interview).

 

[Yousafzai]

hey mom, i was just going through the “important links” section of the spread sheet, when i click on the “2013 early filing memo” the page displays “superseded content”.

Are there any changes in the policy? If not can you please help me with the link which contained the PDF of the memo.

 

[Xarthisius]

hey mom, i was just going through the “important links” section of the spread sheet, when i click on the “2013 early filing memo” the page displays “superseded content”.

Are there any changes in the policy? If not can you please help me with the link which contained the PDF of the memo.

https://forums.immigration.com/threads/dv-2024-aos-adjustment-of-status-process-only.346971/post-2620766

 

[Deli]

hello everyone,

thanks to this forum I know DV Selectees shall file I-134 not I-864 but does this updated from USCIS circled below mean if I want to I can ? the phrase "do not need " kind of give freedom ...what do you think ? ......if this is possible , it might avoid causing question from IO why I file I-134 instead of I-864 ...

thanks

 

[Sm1smom]

hello everyone,

thanks to this forum I know DV Selectees shall file I-134 not I-864 but does this updated from USCIS circled below mean if I want to I can ? the phrase "do not need " kind of give freedom ...what do you think ? ......if this is possible , it might avoid causing question from IO why I file I-134 instead of I-864 ...

thanks

No, it does not "kind of give you the freedom" to submit an I-864. DV based AOSers are not eligible to use an I-864 for demonstrating they're unlikely to become a public charge. DV AOSer cannot statutorily use an I-864 to overcome perceived public charge consideration:

Chapter 6 - Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the INA

A. Background The Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (IIRIRA) created the requirement for a legally enforceable affidavit of su

www.uscis.gov

I recommend you take a look at the "Useful Interview Tips" of the AOS Process spreadsheet where why a DV based AOSer cannot use an I-864, even when an IL erroneously lists it as being required is covered in great details.

 

[Samapps]

I completed the DS-260 form for both myself and my spouse and sent the DV processing fees for Adjustment of Status (AOS), and I am now awaiting the receipt. However, I am unable to sign and submit the DS-260 form because I keep receiving a red notification asking me to input my KCC case number correctly. I have entered it multiple times but continue to receive the same error notification. What could be the issue?

 

[Xarthisius]

I completed the DS-260 form for both myself and my spouse and sent the DV processing fees for Adjustment of Status (AOS), and I am now awaiting the receipt. However, I am unable to sign and submit the DS-260 form because I keep receiving a red notification asking me to input my KCC case number correctly. I have entered it multiple times but continue to receive the same error notification. What could be the issue?

Don't use leading zeros when typing your case number. 2025XX12345