DV 2025 AOS (Adjustment of Status) Process Only

[Sm1smom]

Hello Sm1smom ! Thank you for taking the time to answer our questions. I was selected as a winner of DV-2025, and the reason I could apply was because my husband was born in one of the eligible countries (not myself). Since I was selected but not my husband, am I considered the main applicant for the AOS process? I am on H1B visa and my husband is on F1 visa.

Also, my CN is AS15XXX. Do you think we should pay the DV administrative fees now? Look forward to hearing from you.

Susie’s response re both you and your husband being considered as main selectee is correct. This however is in terms of meeting the eligibility requirements. For the AOS process, you will fill out your I-485 and file as the main applicant while your spouse fills out their I-485 and file as your derivative.

I can’t help you decide on when to make the DV payment. This is a decision you’ll need to make on your own since the payment is non-refundable.

 

[yoloyolo]

Susie’s response re both you and your husband being considered as main selectee is correct. This however is in terms of meeting the eligibility requirements. For the AOS process, you will fill out your I-485 and file as the main applicant while your spouse fills out their I-485 and file as your derivative.

I can’t help you decide on when to make the DV payment. This is a decision you’ll need to make on your own since the payment is non-refundable.

Thank you. Since I am currently on H1B visa, do I need to submit my past I-20s, or will I-797 be sufficient?

And how high do you think my CN AS15XXX is? Thanks!!

 

[Sm1smom]

Thank you. Since I am currently on H1B visa, do I need to submit my past I-20s, or will I-797 be sufficient?

And how high do you think my CN AS15XXX is? Thanks!!

1. Please use your discretion in submitting documents that help demonstrate you’ve continually maintained a legal presence in the US.

2. I don’t analyze CNs, so I can’t tell you how high your CN is, which is why I earlier on responded by letting you know I can’t help you determine the right time to make the DV payment.