DV 2025 AOS (Adjustment of Status) Process Only
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Sm1smom
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You could do that and keep your fingers crossed.
Yousafzai
Member
Hello mom.
My sponsor just sent me his documentation for i-134, His HH size is 3 incl him.
1. He sent me a joint transcript of Tax returns, which he filed with his wife. Is that admissible if he’s the only one sponsoring me?
2. during 2023 he was laid off and was out of work for a few months, but he still has a gross income of 55k USD on his W2 and his income on 1099 is around 14k Is that sufficient?
3. He got a good job in the month of may 2024 which pays 100k PA and he’s provided me with the payslips (4 months) . But he doesnt have significant savings in his bank account but he gets paid around 8k every month.
4. For instance my CN becomes current in February do i need to have the recent pay slips prior 3 months of February or from the date i prepare my i-134? do i need the W2 from 2024 if thats been generated when my CN becomes current?
Considering all the above do you think the funds are sufficient?
My sponsor just sent me his documentation for i-134, His HH size is 3 incl him.
1. He sent me a joint transcript of Tax returns, which he filed with his wife. Is that admissible if he’s the only one sponsoring me?
2. during 2023 he was laid off and was out of work for a few months, but he still has a gross income of 55k USD on his W2 and his income on 1099 is around 14k Is that sufficient?
3. He got a good job in the month of may 2024 which pays 100k PA and he’s provided me with the payslips (4 months) . But he doesnt have significant savings in his bank account but he gets paid around 8k every month.
4. For instance my CN becomes current in February do i need to have the recent pay slips prior 3 months of February or from the date i prepare my i-134? do i need the W2 from 2024 if thats been generated when my CN becomes current?
Considering all the above do you think the funds are sufficient?
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
1. Yes.
2 & 3. USCIS is more focused on the current annual income - you can review the current PGL yourself to confirm if his current annual income is at the required level to cover your combined households as your sponsor.
4. Recent pay slips from the date of your AOS filing. Preferable to use that.
Thank you.
I am considering adding a I-134 to our package to make it bulletproof and have a bunch of questions.
If there is some guide on that form, I could not find it. It seems pretty confusing as of now so my apologies for any obvious questions.
1. For question 1, does "Myself as the beneficiary" mean I would be both beneficiary and supporter, or is it to declare who prepared the form?
2. If we have the form filled for each of us, do we list assets and income of both in each under beneficiarys income and beneficiarys assets?
3. If the supporters household size is one, to fill the form for two separately, the income should be for three on the poverty guideline, correct?
Samapps
New Member
My responses to your questions are based on expert advice I previously received on this platform regarding similar inquiries.
If you lack sufficient funds or employment to demonstrate that you won't become a public charge, the AOS spreadsheet suggests it’s best to complete Form I-134.
1. For "myself as the beneficiary" means you are sponsoring yourself and your derivatives and also means you prepared the form yourself.
2. We were advised to complete only one form to cover all derivatives. On this form, you should include all assets and income, including those of your derivatives.
3. The current Poverty Guidelines Level (PGL) must account for both the sponsor's household size and yours.
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
1. The I-134 is used under two different circumstances: for certain NIV applicants, and for applicants filing for permanent residency who are not eligible to use an I-864. So for that Q1, the NIV applicant selects “Myself as the Beneficiary” since they are self sponsoring their temporary visit. In your case, your sponsor is supposed to fill out the form and select the “Another individual who is the beneficiary” option.
2. Based on my above explanation, your sponsor fills out a single I-134 for the main applicant. This will also cover the applicant’s derivatives as their dependents.
3. If the sponsor has no dependent of their own, then their personal household number is one plus the beneficiary and his/her dependents’ household. If beneficiary’s household number is two, sponsors minimum income must be sufficient to support a household of 3 in this case.
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
A 3rd party is supposed to provide you with the I-134 if you cannot demonstrate your personal financial self-sufficiency.
Yousafzai
Member
Hello mom.
Im on my F1 OPT right now. Since i read #plus19 case on the DV 2024 forum i had a question.
I took a transfer from University A and my SEVIS record was Released on April/18/2022 to University B, since my mandatory orientation was on MAY/18/2022 at university B (release is in 30 day window)
But the program start date on my i20 From university B is June/ 27/2022, would the officer deem me out of status since its out of 30 day window? ( im just worried)
Can u please see the image, it is the transfer-IN form from university B which was Filled by my DSO at university A. Pls check the Green underlined dates
The 30 day duration is determined by start date or the Orientation date on my acceptance letter, will it have any effect on my case?
Im on my F1 OPT right now. Since i read #plus19 case on the DV 2024 forum i had a question.
I took a transfer from University A and my SEVIS record was Released on April/18/2022 to University B, since my mandatory orientation was on MAY/18/2022 at university B (release is in 30 day window)
But the program start date on my i20 From university B is June/ 27/2022, would the officer deem me out of status since its out of 30 day window? ( im just worried)
Can u please see the image, it is the transfer-IN form from university B which was Filled by my DSO at university A. Pls check the Green underlined dates
The 30 day duration is determined by start date or the Orientation date on my acceptance letter, will it have any effect on my case?
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Sm1smom
Super Moderator
I’m sorry I cannot speak to this as it is outside the realm of the guidance I provide in this forum.
Hello, I would like to get your insight on my package as I am arranging it to send it in a couple of days 
Please advise if
1. There's anything missing ?
2. Should i add sticky notes before each group of documents like "proof of maintaining status / proof of education / proof of eligibility country of birth, etc" or just all documents following each other with small paper clips holding each group together.
3. Quoted "If a question does not apply to you, you may enter N/A or leave the field blank."
Did anyone experience issues from leaving them blank on I-485 or I-134?
I have two yellow envelopes each labeled on the outside I-485 and name of applicant.
both to be sent together as one package with the cover letter including the following documents as below:
Envelope 1: I-485 Application for ... (Principal Applicant):
In ziplock: (Personal check of $1,440 + Two identical color Photographs)
Form G-1145
Form I-485 - Application to Adjust Status
DV 2025 Selectee Notification Letter
Adjustment of Status Notification Letter from KCC
Copy of Receipt of DV Administrative Fee Payment of $330 x 2 = $660 for main applicant and derivative spouse
Form I-693 - Report of Medical Examination (sealed envelope)
Copy of Last I-94
Copy of current Canadian passport with F2 Entry stamp
Copy of expired Egyptian passport with expired B1/B2 non-immigrant US visa and stamps
Copy of Marriage certificate with translation
Copy of I-20 (F2=self main applicant, F1=spouse)
Copy of Enrollment verification document from school for Spouse
Copy of Birth Certificate (with Certified Translation )
Copy of High School Diploma for main applicant DV selectee with translation
Copy of University Degree and certificates
Financial support:
-Form I-134 - Declaration of financial support
-Sponsor’s ID
-Tax Return Form
-1099-R
Envelope 2: I-485 Application for ... (Derivate Applicant Spouse)
Personal check of $1,440
Two identical color Photographs
Form G-1145
Form I-485 - Application to Adjust Status
DV 2025 Selectee of Principal applicant Notification Letter
Adjustment of Status Notification Letter from KCC
Copy of Receipt of DV Administrative Fee Payment of $330 x 2 = $660 for main applicant and derivative spouse
Form I-693 - Report of Medical Examination (sealed envelope)
Copy of Last I-94
Copy of current Canadian passport with F1 Entry stamp
Copy of expired Egyptian passport with expired B1/B2 non-immigrant US visa and stamps
Copy of Marriage certificate with translation
Copy of I-20 (F1 self and F2 for spouse=main applicant)
Copy of Enrollment verification document from school
Copy of Birth Certificate (with Certified Translation ) for main applicant
Copy of Birth Certificate (with Certified Translation ) for derivative applicant
Copy of High School Diploma for main applicant DV selectee with translation
Copy of University Degree and certificates
Please advise if
1. There's anything missing ?
2. Should i add sticky notes before each group of documents like "proof of maintaining status / proof of education / proof of eligibility country of birth, etc" or just all documents following each other with small paper clips holding each group together.
3. Quoted "If a question does not apply to you, you may enter N/A or leave the field blank."
Did anyone experience issues from leaving them blank on I-485 or I-134?
I have two yellow envelopes each labeled on the outside I-485 and name of applicant.
both to be sent together as one package with the cover letter including the following documents as below:
Envelope 1: I-485 Application for ... (Principal Applicant):
In ziplock: (Personal check of $1,440 + Two identical color Photographs)
Form G-1145
Form I-485 - Application to Adjust Status
DV 2025 Selectee Notification Letter
Adjustment of Status Notification Letter from KCC
Copy of Receipt of DV Administrative Fee Payment of $330 x 2 = $660 for main applicant and derivative spouse
Form I-693 - Report of Medical Examination (sealed envelope)
Copy of Last I-94
Copy of current Canadian passport with F2 Entry stamp
Copy of expired Egyptian passport with expired B1/B2 non-immigrant US visa and stamps
Copy of Marriage certificate with translation
Copy of I-20 (F2=self main applicant, F1=spouse)
Copy of Enrollment verification document from school for Spouse
Copy of Birth Certificate (with Certified Translation )
Copy of High School Diploma for main applicant DV selectee with translation
Copy of University Degree and certificates
Financial support:
-Form I-134 - Declaration of financial support
-Sponsor’s ID
-Tax Return Form
-1099-R
Envelope 2: I-485 Application for ... (Derivate Applicant Spouse)
Personal check of $1,440
Two identical color Photographs
Form G-1145
Form I-485 - Application to Adjust Status
DV 2025 Selectee of Principal applicant Notification Letter
Adjustment of Status Notification Letter from KCC
Copy of Receipt of DV Administrative Fee Payment of $330 x 2 = $660 for main applicant and derivative spouse
Form I-693 - Report of Medical Examination (sealed envelope)
Copy of Last I-94
Copy of current Canadian passport with F1 Entry stamp
Copy of expired Egyptian passport with expired B1/B2 non-immigrant US visa and stamps
Copy of Marriage certificate with translation
Copy of I-20 (F1 self and F2 for spouse=main applicant)
Copy of Enrollment verification document from school
Copy of Birth Certificate (with Certified Translation ) for main applicant
Copy of Birth Certificate (with Certified Translation ) for derivative applicant
Copy of High School Diploma for main applicant DV selectee with translation
Copy of University Degree and certificates
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
1. Please use the list in the “AOS Package” tab of the AOS Process spreadsheet to cross check - that’s what that list is for.Hello, I would like to get your insight on my package as I am arranging it to send it in a couple of days
Please advise if
1. There's anything missing ?
2. Should i add sticky notes before each group of documents like "proof of maintaining status / proof of education / proof of eligibility country of birth, etc" or just all documents following each other with small paper clips holding each group together.
3. Quoted "If a question does not apply to you, you may enter N/A or leave the field blank."
Did anyone experience issues from leaving them blank on I-485 or I-134?
I have two yellow envelopes each labeled on the outside I-485 and name of applicant.
both to be sent together as one package with the cover letter including the following documents as below:
Envelope 1: I-485 Application for ... (Principal Applicant):
In ziplock: (Personal check of $1,440 + Two identical color Photographs)
Form G-1145
Form I-485 - Application to Adjust Status
DV 2025 Selectee Notification Letter
Adjustment of Status Notification Letter from KCC
Copy of Receipt of DV Administrative Fee Payment of $330 x 2 = $660 for main applicant and derivative spouse
Form I-693 - Report of Medical Examination (sealed envelope)
Copy of Last I-94
Copy of current Canadian passport with F2 Entry stamp
Copy of expired Egyptian passport with expired B1/B2 non-immigrant US visa and stamps
Copy of Marriage certificate with translation
Copy of I-20 (F2=self main applicant, F1=spouse)
Copy of Enrollment verification document from school for Spouse
Copy of Birth Certificate (with Certified Translation )
Copy of High School Diploma for main applicant DV selectee with translation
Copy of University Degree and certificates
Financial support:
-Form I-134 - Declaration of financial support
-Sponsor’s ID
-Tax Return Form
-1099-R
Envelope 2: I-485 Application for ... (Derivate Applicant Spouse)
Personal check of $1,440
Two identical color Photographs
Form G-1145
Form I-485 - Application to Adjust Status
DV 2025 Selectee of Principal applicant Notification Letter
Adjustment of Status Notification Letter from KCC
Copy of Receipt of DV Administrative Fee Payment of $330 x 2 = $660 for main applicant and derivative spouse
Form I-693 - Report of Medical Examination (sealed envelope)
Copy of Last I-94
Copy of current Canadian passport with F1 Entry stamp
Copy of expired Egyptian passport with expired B1/B2 non-immigrant US visa and stamps
Copy of Marriage certificate with translation
Copy of I-20 (F1 self and F2 for spouse=main applicant)
Copy of Enrollment verification document from school
Copy of Birth Certificate (with Certified Translation ) for main applicant
Copy of Birth Certificate (with Certified Translation ) for derivative applicant
Copy of High School Diploma for main applicant DV selectee with translation
Copy of University Degree and certificates
2. Please use your discretion. Do take a look at the “AOS Package Assemble” take of the AOS Process spreadsheet to get an idea of what some of the other folks have done in the past.
3. You can take a look at the Pre-filled sample I-485 to get an idea of how to fill out your forms.
p.s. guys, please don’t ask me to review your AOS package for completeness, that’s asking for too much from me. I realize doing such a review as this for one person opens the floodgates of similar requests from others which is not a good use of my time.
Hello @Sm1smom. Could you please clear information about cover letter. We have to send 4 different envelopes for each persons in one big. Should I print for each case own letter? Or this will one for all? I looked at an example and saw that showed 2 copy of check for adults and 3 for kids. It looks like all in one cover. I’m wrong?
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
One cover letter should be fine.
Tha
Thank you so much
Hello,
regarding the I-485, I thoroughly reviewed the sample form provided.
1. In fields such as Middle Name for parents or oneself, would I put N/A or leave blank?
2. In fields of addresses that are not relevant, e.g. when a ZIP code is available, would I put N/A in the Postal Code field or leave blank?
Thank you.
regarding the I-485, I thoroughly reviewed the sample form provided.
1. In fields such as Middle Name for parents or oneself, would I put N/A or leave blank?
2. In fields of addresses that are not relevant, e.g. when a ZIP code is available, would I put N/A in the Postal Code field or leave blank?
Thank you.
Thanks!
Some more regarding I-485:
1. For part 1, #16 and #17, if 16 is "no", why was 17 "yes" in the sample? Same situation here, have a card already.
2. For part 1, #22, nonimmigrant visa number is the red one on the passport. Mine starts with an R and I put that in the field as well. Remove "R" and only leave the number?
3. For part 1, #25a, field is selected but not filled on the sample. I was admitted on F1 and therefore select the field and fill it with "Student", correct?
4. For part 2, #3-9, principial applicant (winner) puts N/A everywhere, derivate (spouse) fills 5-7 and puts N/A in all others?
5. For part 5, #10 as "yes" for both principial and spouse applications?
6. For part 8, #65, if we have an apartment lease, we would count the monthly, or total over the lenght of lease? I previously read that everyday expenses would not apply here, such as credit cards, but e.g. leases and car payments would count; isnt a lease an everyday expense in this context?
7. If I want to add additional addresses and employers, which item do I refer to on part 14 (last page)? Page 5, part 3, number 5 and Page 5, part 3, number 9? And when providing additional info, no need to repeat the whole history of addresses/employers on part 14?
8. For part 8, 1, what must be disclosed here? Obviously direct memberships in political organizations, military etc, but how about e.g. direct relatives being military or former military, which could be interpreted as being associated with a military service?
Thank you very much in advance for taking the time to review this. Next week is printing time!