Sm1smom
Super Moderator
I already told you what I think which is in alignment with what your lawyer told, so I’m not sure what else it is you wish for me to tell you.
DV 2025 AOS (Adjustment of Status) Process Only
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blackchemist
Member
Thanks again for everything! I requested permission to edit the spreadsheet “DV Tracker - Unique Situations Spreadsheet”
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
Your case has already been added to the unique case tracker spreadsheet.
npdv15
Member
Logging back here after a few months.
Congratulations to everyone who was successful.
Also best wishes to the ones who didn't make it in the end - hopefully you'll get another chance with DV or figure out another way to get your green card in the US. I was selected for DV2015, and didn't make it (hence my user name - npdv15). Then it worked out in 2025 with my wife's selection - which is crazy I guess.
But especially, thanks to @Sm1smom, @SusieQQQ and other active members of this forum. You guys have changed so many of our lives for the better. God bless!
Congratulations to everyone who was successful.
Also best wishes to the ones who didn't make it in the end - hopefully you'll get another chance with DV or figure out another way to get your green card in the US. I was selected for DV2015, and didn't make it (hence my user name - npdv15). Then it worked out in 2025 with my wife's selection - which is crazy I guess.
But especially, thanks to @Sm1smom, @SusieQQQ and other active members of this forum. You guys have changed so many of our lives for the better. God bless!
benjaminfranklin
New Member
Hi everyone, I wanted to share my full DV-2025 AOS experience for those going through the same path, especially F-1 students without sponsors or family in the U.S. This forum was a huge help to me, so I hope this can help someone else.
My case number was EU21XXX and became current in August. I adjusted from F-1 status while studying in college on a full-ride scholarship. My family is low-income, I don’t have any relatives in the U.S., and I didn’t feel comfortable asking anyone to fill out an I-134 for me. Instead, for the public charge requirement, I included the following along with the standard documents listed in the AOS guide:
– Financial aid award letters from my university for academic years 2023–24, 2024–25, and 2025–26
– Offer letter for a well-paying summer 2026 internship
I never submitted the DS-260. Since I was still in F-1 status, I didn’t want to risk showing immigrant intent in case my number didn’t become current and I had to re-enter the U.S.
Here’s my full timeline:
– DV fee mailed: 06/11
– DV fee cashed: 06/17
– 2NL received: 06/24 (Through email, they did not use my SASE)
– AOS application mailed: 06/27
– Application delivered to lockbox: 07/01
– AOS check cashed: 07/10
– NOA received: 07/16
– Biometrics rescheduled via EMMA: 07/22 (originally scheduled for 08/06)
– Walk-in attempt at Philadelphia FO: 08/29
– Congressional inquiry submitted: 08/29
– Congressional response: 09/11. "Liaison said case is processing and likely to be adjudicated before Sept 30, but no guarantees."
– New card produced: 09/22
– Green card received: 10/01
– New SSN received: 10/06
A few additional notes:
On 08/29, after not hearing anything for a while, I tried walking into the Philadelphia FO. I couldn’t meet with an officer, but the security guard let me speak with someone upstairs who works at the office (not an officer). She was very kind and told me I wasn’t the only DV case there and that they are aware of the deadline. She encouraged me to submit a congressional inquiry, which I did later that day.
On 09/11, I got a response from my representative’s office saying they had spoken with the USCIS liaison. The liaison told them my case was being processed and they were hopeful it would be adjudicated before the end of the month, but couldn’t make any guarantees.
I never had an interview; it was waived. My case was approved on 09/22, and I received the physical green card on 10/01. My new SSN arrived in the mail just a few days later on 10/06.
Important note on SSA: I went to my local SSA office right after I received my physical green card, thinking it might take weeks for SSA to mail me a new SSN (despite me requesting one on the I-485). It ended up being a waste of time; they apparently don’t accept walk-ins anymore, and I couldn’t get anything done. I scheduled an appointment for mid-November and went back home. Then, just a few days later, the SSN showed up in my mailbox automatically. So unless you're in an urgent situation, I’d recommend waiting 1–2 weeks after receiving the green card before trying to go to SSA.
I hope this helps someone. Also huge thanks to everyone running the forum, especially Mom.
My case number was EU21XXX and became current in August. I adjusted from F-1 status while studying in college on a full-ride scholarship. My family is low-income, I don’t have any relatives in the U.S., and I didn’t feel comfortable asking anyone to fill out an I-134 for me. Instead, for the public charge requirement, I included the following along with the standard documents listed in the AOS guide:
– Financial aid award letters from my university for academic years 2023–24, 2024–25, and 2025–26
– Offer letter for a well-paying summer 2026 internship
I never submitted the DS-260. Since I was still in F-1 status, I didn’t want to risk showing immigrant intent in case my number didn’t become current and I had to re-enter the U.S.
Here’s my full timeline:
– DV fee mailed: 06/11
– DV fee cashed: 06/17
– 2NL received: 06/24 (Through email, they did not use my SASE)
– AOS application mailed: 06/27
– Application delivered to lockbox: 07/01
– AOS check cashed: 07/10
– NOA received: 07/16
– Biometrics rescheduled via EMMA: 07/22 (originally scheduled for 08/06)
– Walk-in attempt at Philadelphia FO: 08/29
– Congressional inquiry submitted: 08/29
– Congressional response: 09/11. "Liaison said case is processing and likely to be adjudicated before Sept 30, but no guarantees."
– New card produced: 09/22
– Green card received: 10/01
– New SSN received: 10/06
A few additional notes:
On 08/29, after not hearing anything for a while, I tried walking into the Philadelphia FO. I couldn’t meet with an officer, but the security guard let me speak with someone upstairs who works at the office (not an officer). She was very kind and told me I wasn’t the only DV case there and that they are aware of the deadline. She encouraged me to submit a congressional inquiry, which I did later that day.
On 09/11, I got a response from my representative’s office saying they had spoken with the USCIS liaison. The liaison told them my case was being processed and they were hopeful it would be adjudicated before the end of the month, but couldn’t make any guarantees.
I never had an interview; it was waived. My case was approved on 09/22, and I received the physical green card on 10/01. My new SSN arrived in the mail just a few days later on 10/06.
Important note on SSA: I went to my local SSA office right after I received my physical green card, thinking it might take weeks for SSA to mail me a new SSN (despite me requesting one on the I-485). It ended up being a waste of time; they apparently don’t accept walk-ins anymore, and I couldn’t get anything done. I scheduled an appointment for mid-November and went back home. Then, just a few days later, the SSN showed up in my mailbox automatically. So unless you're in an urgent situation, I’d recommend waiting 1–2 weeks after receiving the green card before trying to go to SSA.
I hope this helps someone. Also huge thanks to everyone running the forum, especially Mom.
blackchemist
Member
Hello,
I received my green card. Just out of curiosity, I wanted to ask if it’s normal that my status on myUSCIS still says “Card Was Mailed To Me.” Should it update, or will it stay like this permanently?
Thank you!
I received my green card. Just out of curiosity, I wanted to ask if it’s normal that my status on myUSCIS still says “Card Was Mailed To Me.” Should it update, or will it stay like this permanently?
Thank you!
SusieQQQ
Well-Known Member
What do you expect it to update to after that?
blackchemist
Member
Something like “Card delivered” since USCIS has the USPS tracking number and can monitor the status of the shipment
SusieQQQ
Well-Known Member
As long as you know you have it…that’s the important thing
I can’t remember whether or not we got delivered on anything from USCIS.
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
You will not see any further update, stop stressing yourself over a non-issue at this point.
Glancesk
New Member
@Morris_moriel Congratulations!
Do you mind if I ask if you were out of status (with only an asylum pending) when you submitted your AOS?
Do you mind if I ask if you were out of status (with only an asylum pending) when you submitted your AOS?