Sm1smom
Super Moderator
Yes, there have been cases of selectees who got married after the DV selection, following which they were requested to fill out the DS260 after filing for AOS. You already did what the IO required you to do. So now, you WAIT.
DV 2025 AOS (Adjustment of Status) Process Only
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Sm1smom
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You will not get any other response from me re sending in a second package or not at this point other than what I previously wrote in point 4 of this post.
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
Any update on your interview which you had on 12/04? How did it go?
Hi,
quick question, just want to make 100% sure:
the RFE asks to mail to an address, of which the first line is "U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services".
This doesnt fit in either Fedex or UPS address lines as they both have a 35 character limit.
Can "USCIS" be used or rather "U.S. Citizenship & Immig. Svcs"
quick question, just want to make 100% sure:
the RFE asks to mail to an address, of which the first line is "U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services".
This doesnt fit in either Fedex or UPS address lines as they both have a 35 character limit.
Can "USCIS" be used or rather "U.S. Citizenship & Immig. Svcs"
As written on the RFE does not work because it exceeds the character limit…
Hi! I am new here, I had my interview recently, I just got a NOID . I have lawful entrance, currently on TPS. The only issue they described is my previous unlawful presence of over 1 year (I had just the authorised stay via asylum pending) that makes me inadmissible for AOS. The officer says that there is a waiver available for the inadmissibility ground (either I-601 or I-601A) and if I desire to apply for whichever is appropriate in my case I may do so. What would you recommend? Would it be worth trying to apply for this waiver and just send it to them? (Leaving the country for consular processing is NOT an option and I do NOT have a qualified relative , just 2 US citizen children ) . Thank you very much! @Sm1smom
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Sm1smom
Super Moderator
Processing CP at this point is actually not an option even if you could leave the country since you already filed for AOS.
You’re not eligible to file an I601A waiver because you already filed for AOS. I601A is for waiving inadmissibility by someone who has gathered an unlawful presence in the US and is subsequently departing to go attend a consular immigration interview; and has qualifying relatives who will suffer extreme hardship if they’re not allowed to return to the US.
As for the I601 waiver, two issues makes this inapplicable in your case:
a) Since your inadmissibility is due to unlawful presence, you have no qualifying relatives who will suffer extreme hardship to make you eligible to file for this waiver; and
b) Even if you have qualifying relatives, the time it takes to process the waiver is not in your favor. The average processing time for Form I-601 is between 31.5 and 34 months which is long after your eligible FY will be over.
So based on the above, there’s nothing to recommend for countering the denial.
Thanks for sharing. Could you please share some details and a timeline?
DV 2025 AOS Timeline Spreadsheet
It would be helpful to everyone on this forum and future members.
kush.bot.lives
New Member
Hi @Sm1smom,
I'm preparing my and my family's AOS applications for January submission (EU8xxx).
I've been reading this forum for some time and gone through the AOS spreadsheet multiple times and I can't say thank you enough for pulling this resource together. The process is daunting and stressful as it is but without your guidance this would be impossible. Thank you, thank you.
As I finalize the application and fill out the new i-485 (10/24/24 version) a couple of questions come to mind. Apologies in advance if these questions are silly or have obvious answers, I just want to be sure beyond a doubt:
1. p 2/24: as an H-1B I was not given a physical 'visa card' nor a 'nonimmigration visa number'. I searched Google but I am not entirely sure what to enter here. I have a number off my online i-94 and my i-797a approval has a receipt number but I don't think it's any of these numbers, therefore I have entered 'N/A' for this question;
Q: Is this correct?
2. p 4/24: prior to settling into our current place in the US, I Airbnb'd with my family until we figured out where to live. I googled if I should include this information and read that if you received some kind of government mail to any address, you should probably include it. (notes of potential relevance: longest Airbnb stay was ~2 months, with a total of 4 months Airbnb'ing before settling down in our current home);
Q: include the Airbnbs or skip and include only current US residence (which we've been in for 3 years) and the home we were living in outside of the country before for 2+ years?
3. p 8/24: I am requesting an exemption from submitting Affidavit of support under section 213A.... because?
Q; which do we select here? We have sufficient income to support ourselves, and don't need any affidavit of support. Do I select 1.e. or f or none?
4. p 18/24: I understand as per the AOS spreadsheet, we select "I do not fall under any of the exempt categories listed ...." and then document our income information. However my spouse is on a TN. I see a category that says, "T nonimmigratnt status .. or are in valid T nonimmigrant status...". Q: Should her i-485 also state she doesn't fall under any of these categories or does she fall under that one?
5.a. Q: The only [1] place we need to sign is on p 22/24.
5.b. Q: for the children we sign 1 primary parent applicant's signature and in brackets write, "parent of so and so".
Thank you!!!
I'm preparing my and my family's AOS applications for January submission (EU8xxx).
I've been reading this forum for some time and gone through the AOS spreadsheet multiple times and I can't say thank you enough for pulling this resource together. The process is daunting and stressful as it is but without your guidance this would be impossible. Thank you, thank you.
As I finalize the application and fill out the new i-485 (10/24/24 version) a couple of questions come to mind. Apologies in advance if these questions are silly or have obvious answers, I just want to be sure beyond a doubt:
1. p 2/24: as an H-1B I was not given a physical 'visa card' nor a 'nonimmigration visa number'. I searched Google but I am not entirely sure what to enter here. I have a number off my online i-94 and my i-797a approval has a receipt number but I don't think it's any of these numbers, therefore I have entered 'N/A' for this question;
Q: Is this correct?
2. p 4/24: prior to settling into our current place in the US, I Airbnb'd with my family until we figured out where to live. I googled if I should include this information and read that if you received some kind of government mail to any address, you should probably include it. (notes of potential relevance: longest Airbnb stay was ~2 months, with a total of 4 months Airbnb'ing before settling down in our current home);
Q: include the Airbnbs or skip and include only current US residence (which we've been in for 3 years) and the home we were living in outside of the country before for 2+ years?
3. p 8/24: I am requesting an exemption from submitting Affidavit of support under section 213A.... because?
Q; which do we select here? We have sufficient income to support ourselves, and don't need any affidavit of support. Do I select 1.e. or f or none?
4. p 18/24: I understand as per the AOS spreadsheet, we select "I do not fall under any of the exempt categories listed ...." and then document our income information. However my spouse is on a TN. I see a category that says, "T nonimmigratnt status .. or are in valid T nonimmigrant status...". Q: Should her i-485 also state she doesn't fall under any of these categories or does she fall under that one?
5.a. Q: The only [1] place we need to sign is on p 22/24.
5.b. Q: for the children we sign 1 primary parent applicant's signature and in brackets write, "parent of so and so".
Thank you!!!
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
1. It's hard for me to figure out the actual question you're asking about based on p 2/24. Please be specific by indicating the Part and Question Number, for instance Part 1, Question 4; Part 1/Question 11, etc.
2. Include the Airbnb addresses. The information is part of what will be used for conducting your background check.
3. 1e. The reason you're selecting 1e is not necessarily because you sufficient income to support yourselves. It is simply because DV cases are not subject to the INA 213A which requires the submission of the legally enforceable form 1-864. (Note this does not mean DV applicants may not be required to submit an I-134, Declaration of Financial Support, to demonstrate they're not likely to become a public charge).
4. Like question 1, be specific please with the Part and Question number.
5a. Part 10 only.
5b. Parent's signature only. No additional stuff like "parent of ...."
kush.bot.lives
New Member
Thank you!
1. Was referring to q10 on nonimmigrant visa number
4. Was referring to q56 on "I am exempt from public charge ground..."
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Sm1smom
Super Moderator
Part 1 Q10 - is asking about the visa used at the POE in entering the US. Which status did you last enter the US in?
Part 9 Q56 - T Non Immigrant (which is Human Trafficking Victim visa) is different from TN or TD non immigrant (NAFTA). If your spouse is TN (NAFTA), the "I do not fall under any pf the exempt categories ..." is applicable to them.
kush.bot.lives
New Member
Thanks for clarifying. Yes, TN, correct.
I entered under H-1B.
SusieQQQ
Well-Known Member
If you entered as an H1B, you must have an H1B visa stamp/sticker in your passport?
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
Is that H1-B as Canadian? If yes, then you have no ‘visa’ since Canadians do not enter the US with a visa stamp. So N/A will be the correct answer.
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
If OP is Canadian, they wouldn’t have a visa stamp/sticker.
kush.bot.lives
New Member
Thank you! Much appreciated!
Hello mom hope you doing well. I am asking for a friend who is 2025AF0002xxx. As you can see they had an early number
1.she have already applied for for AOS and they received it By sept 29th they returned the file because of early filing she re send the file and they received it by oct 16th appointed her for finger print and was waiting for interview.
2. Today she received a denial decision based on they have exhausted the visas for this fiscal year .
My question is 1.why she was sent back the file at the beginning while it's in the reasonable period of filling.
2. About her denial decision can you explain why would that be a reason this early on the year .
3. What you recommend to do if you think she can fight this because i think they made a mistake.
Filling place is Virginia
1.she have already applied for for AOS and they received it By sept 29th they returned the file because of early filing she re send the file and they received it by oct 16th appointed her for finger print and was waiting for interview.
2. Today she received a denial decision based on they have exhausted the visas for this fiscal year .
My question is 1.why she was sent back the file at the beginning while it's in the reasonable period of filling.
2. About her denial decision can you explain why would that be a reason this early on the year .
3. What you recommend to do if you think she can fight this because i think they made a mistake.
Filling place is Virginia