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DV 2025 AOS (Adjustment of Status) Process Only

Sm1smom said:
You may take advantage of the early filing option and send in your AOS package 30 to 60 days prior to the month in which the VB shows your CN as being current. You however should go through the FAQ section of the AOS process spreadsheet to enhance your understanding of early filing should you choose to go that route. You may also wish to wait and send in your AOS package to arrive at the Lockbox on the first day of the month in which the VB shows your CN as being current (or several days after).
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Thank you so much .
 
SusieQQQ said:
Typically - assuming no issue with background checks etc - the CP process can expected to take 1-2 weeks, probably allow for 2 to be on the safer side. You’ll need to do the medical in the same country and usually that is done around a week in advance of the interview (but check the local doctor site for their specific information), and assuming all is good with the interview, a few working days to get your passport with visa back. Yes, it may be too long for an intern on CPT to take as leave, depends on your employer. and as said before its unlikely that you’d get to time a CP interview to suit you for after the internship.
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That process does sound much faster, but I'm not sure how feasible it is considering I'll be in CPT. If I can do it after the internship in May, however, I would definitely go with this option. If anyone has more insight regarding this I would really appreciate it.
 
How does applying for AOS through the DV lottery affect my current F-1 student status if the green card application is ultimately unsuccessful? Could it also impact future visa applications? I know that AP could pose a risk, but what about just applying for AOS?
 
SusieQQQ said:
I’m still not understanding, or maybe you’re not realizing that the CP process works quite differently to aos. with CP, most often, you will interview in the month your number is current. If you miss the interview, you lose out. Some countries let you reschedule (before you miss it), some don’t, some make you cancel before you can reschedule, some never get you back on the schedule. So basically if you have an interview with CP you need to get there in time. If you try delay the interview by delaying ds260 submission then all bets are off as to when you will actually get an interview scheduled. You can’t expect it to time it for the period you will be there. It may work out to what you want, but chances are more likely that it won’t. That’s why most people going home for CP plan travel back to home country for once they know their interview date.
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I understand that delaying my DS-260 submission could make the interview scheduling unpredictable, and I can see why this might be difficult if I have a short time period in my country. But assuming I go back to my country for all of my summer break, arriving early May and not returning to the U.S. until mid August, wouldn't that be enough time to receive my interview appointment? I would be available at any date within that range.

Sorry if it seems like I'm going round in circles, I just want to make a safe and well-informed decision.
 
jerryg said:
How does applying for AOS through the DV lottery affect my current F-1 student status if the green card application is ultimately unsuccessful? Could it also impact future visa applications? I know that AP could pose a risk, but what about just applying for AOS?
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Applying to process via AOS or CP both signify a demonstrated immigrant intent which can negatively impact future NIV applications, if in the event the GC application is not successful. An unsuccessful AOS application has no impact on an applicant’s current status as long as the applicant has not engaged in any type of activity that would have violated the status.
 
jerryg said:
I understand that delaying my DS-260 submission could make the interview scheduling unpredictable, and I can see why this might be difficult if I have a short time period in my country. But assuming I go back to my country for all of my summer break, arriving early May and not returning to the U.S. until mid August, wouldn't that be enough time to receive my interview appointment? I would be available at any date within that range.

Sorry if it seems like I'm going round in circles, I just want to make a safe and well-informed decision.
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No one can predict when a CP interview could happen in this case. KCC process DS260 forms in the order in which they’re received, the form processing could take up to two months or more, depending on how busy the KCC is as at the time of form submission. Then there’s the issue of the embassy where the interview is supposed to be scheduled at - some embassies are drastically limiting the number of DV cases they’re willing to take, while some are operating as normal.
 
jerryg said:
I understand that delaying my DS-260 submission could make the interview scheduling unpredictable, and I can see why this might be difficult if I have a short time period in my country. But assuming I go back to my country for all of my summer break, arriving early May and not returning to the U.S. until mid August, wouldn't that be enough time to receive my interview appointment? I would be available at any date within that range.

Sorry if it seems like I'm going round in circles, I just want to make a safe and well-informed decision.
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Once you submit the ds260 timing is out of your control. You don’t know how long kcc will take to process it, or when in the monthly scheduling cycle they finish processing it (does it immediately go into the queue for the next scheduling cycle or do you miss that cycle and wait another month) or or if there is any backlog at your embassy delaying a slot. You may have a “window”, but what if you get scheduled before or after that window?
all this even before you have any idea how accurate your estimate of when you are current is.
 
Sm1smom said:
No one can predict when a CP interview could happen in this case. KCC process DS260 forms in the order in which they’re received, the form processing could take up to two months or more, depending on how busy the KCC is as at the time of form submission. Then there’s the issue of the embassy where the interview is supposed to be scheduled at - some embassies are drastically limiting the number of DV cases they’re willing to take, while some are operating as normal.
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Got it, thank you so much for sharing all this information.

This process seems a bit complex in my situation, and I want to approach it with caution. Are there any firms or attorneys you would recommend for consultation?
 
Just about to finalize my AOS package and send next week, but wanted to check on the Tax portion of the documents. I have only been in the us since February 2023, but have my 2023 tax return documents that I sent to the IRS (W2 and Form 1040) as well as payslips and bank statements.

Would the W2 be satisfactory or is it recommended to send the whole tax return (W2 and Form 1040 etc) with my payslips and bank statements?
 
One other question: if I try the CP route but don't end up getting an interview before mid-August, (date when classes start and I have to return to the U.S.), will I not be allowed entry? Will I lose my F1 status?
 
jerryg said:
Got it, thank you so much for sharing all this information.

This process seems a bit complex in my situation, and I want to approach it with caution. Are there any firms or attorneys you would recommend for consultation?
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I’m not sure what you think an attorney would be able to do for you, help you make a decision? There’s nothing they can tell you that we haven’t already told you, assuming you can find one who is knowledgeable in both AOS and CP processing for DV cases. Anyway, I don’t have any attorney that I can recommend.
 
ozzy123 said:
Just about to finalize my AOS package and send next week, but wanted to check on the Tax portion of the documents. I have only been in the us since February 2023, but have my 2023 tax return documents that I sent to the IRS (W2 and Form 1040) as well as payslips and bank statements.

Would the W2 be satisfactory or is it recommended to send the whole tax return (W2 and Form 1040 etc) with my payslips and bank statements?
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IRS “tax transcripts” is recommended in place of the tax form itself. Take a look at the AOS process spreadsheet for the list of recommended financial documents.
 
jerryg said:
One other question: if I try the CP route but don't end up getting an interview before mid-August, (date when classes start and I have to return to the U.S.), will I not be allowed entry? Will I lose my F1 status?
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It all depends on what CBP is able to determine at the POE. If they’re able to determine a demonstrated immigrant intent, they may decide to not admit you into the country.
 
Sm1smom said:
I’m not sure what you think an attorney would be able to do for you, help you make a decision? There’s nothing they can tell you that we haven’t already told you, assuming you can find one who is knowledgeable in both AOS and CP processing for DV cases. Anyway, I don’t have any attorney that I can recommend.
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I really appreciate all the information you’ve shared so far and the additional input from everyone. That said, I believe consulting an attorney would be beneficial. They could evaluate my situation, help me make an informed decision, and consider all the risks involved to determine the best course of action. My family is also strongly encouraging me to seek professional advice, as we all agree it’s important to avoid any decisions that could negatively impact me now or in the future—especially with the uncertainty surrounding a new administration and the process itself.
 
jerryg said:
I really appreciate all the information you’ve shared so far and the additional input from everyone. That said, I believe consulting an attorney would be beneficial. They could evaluate my situation, help me make an informed decision, and consider all the risks involved to determine the best course of action. My family is also strongly encouraging me to seek professional advice, as we all agree it’s important to avoid any decisions that could negatively impact me now or in the future—especially with the uncertainty surrounding a new administration and the process itself.
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Good luck finding such an attorney. Do keep us updated.
 
Xmb said:
Hello,
on the weekend, USPS informed delivery showed a letter for each of us from USCIS, supposedly delivered on saturday. Its still not here as of today. The photo of the mail is postmarked with 11/06, I rescheduled bio a day or two before for the same week.

Also, it seems to be from the NBC, if thats somehow an indicator.

1. This is very likely just the original bio notice or could it be something else?
2. Should something be done here, like redelivery?
3. Would an EMMA agent know what was mailed out to us?
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Hi everyone,

Following up on this. The mail did not show and it’s now been a week. Whenever USPS says it’s expected today and it does not show on that day, I never received it in the past. Should I do anything regarding this?
 
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