Congratulations! I just checked the 2024 timeline, and almost everyone in Boston had their interviews waived.
Law Offices of Rajiv S. Khanna, P.C.
DV 2025 AOS (Adjustment of Status) Process Only
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Sm1smom
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Such great news. Congratulations and thanks for the update.
Dear Mom and all,
As we are preparing the i-134 and our sponsor is in another states thus,
1. Can she sign with on the physical paper and scan to us?
2. Or she must mail the physical paper to us?
As I watched Simon video, I heard scan and send with wet signature. But I just want to make sure if there is any changes and just making sure.
Many thanks in advance.
As we are preparing the i-134 and our sponsor is in another states thus,
1. Can she sign with on the physical paper and scan to us?
2. Or she must mail the physical paper to us?
As I watched Simon video, I heard scan and send with wet signature. But I just want to make sure if there is any changes and just making sure.
Many thanks in advance.
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Hi dear AOSers and Mom!
Thank you for organizing such an important, necessary and very useful resource.
I have familiarized myself with the AOS process table - it is a huge storehouse of structured information, but I still have some doubts. I am preparing documents for sending and would like to clarify some points (for some my questions may seem stupid, forgive me for this, I am very nervous, and I want to make sure (as much as possible) that there are no options for refusal):
1. I made copies of some documents on both sides, like the original. But somewhere I read that all copies should be only one-sided. Is this true?
2. Is it possible to make a copy of the main page of the passport and the page with a non-immigrant visa on one sheet? Or should it be two sheets, one page on each?
3. For men who are not the main applicants, do I need to attach a copy of the military ID?
4. Do I need to make copies of the appendices with grades to the certificate for the 11th grade and the university diploma?
Once again, forgive me if these are really stupid questions, I just have no one else to ask.
Thank you for organizing such an important, necessary and very useful resource.
I have familiarized myself with the AOS process table - it is a huge storehouse of structured information, but I still have some doubts. I am preparing documents for sending and would like to clarify some points (for some my questions may seem stupid, forgive me for this, I am very nervous, and I want to make sure (as much as possible) that there are no options for refusal):
1. I made copies of some documents on both sides, like the original. But somewhere I read that all copies should be only one-sided. Is this true?
2. Is it possible to make a copy of the main page of the passport and the page with a non-immigrant visa on one sheet? Or should it be two sheets, one page on each?
3. For men who are not the main applicants, do I need to attach a copy of the military ID?
4. Do I need to make copies of the appendices with grades to the certificate for the 11th grade and the university diploma?
Once again, forgive me if these are really stupid questions, I just have no one else to ask.
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
1. Photocopied documents should be one sided.
2. I'll recommend separate sheets, they're both not on the same page of your passport.
3. If you're including the military ID, be prepared to include their military documents also.
4. There's no requirement to include copies of grades with the diplomas.
Your questions are not stupid questions.
Thanks a lot)
Hi Mom and friends, I am looking at Adjustment of Status - Fee payment, "A cashier’s check or postal money order for the correct Diversity Visa Lottery fee amount, with the DV case number noted on the cashier’s check or money order."
It mentioned "postal" money order, but I found that Walmart also offers money order service and has a cheaper fee. Does U.S. Department of State accept money order from Walmart? Also, is there a preferred payment method?
Thank you!
It mentioned "postal" money order, but I found that Walmart also offers money order service and has a cheaper fee. Does U.S. Department of State accept money order from Walmart? Also, is there a preferred payment method?
Thank you!
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
1. Walmart money order is acceptable.
2. Preferred payment method is cashier's check or money order as already stated above.
Hello, Part 4, Item 7 of the new Form I-485 asks to provide ALL employment and educational history for the last 5 years. The form provides space to enter details such as the name, address, and dates of attendance for each school.
I have a situation where, in addition to attending high school in my home country and in Oregon under a J-1 visa, I also took distance learning courses in parallel from an accredited high school in Florida. I eventually earned a standard high school diploma (not a GED) from this Florida-based school, which I will try to use to meet the education requirements for my DV application.
My question is: Should I list the Florida-based high school and the dates I took the distance learning courses, even though some of these dates overlap with my physical attendance at other schools? I'm concerned that this might cause confusion.
I believe the purpose of Part 4, Item 7 is to help USCIS understand where the applicant has been physically located over the past 5 years (whether for work or school) and how they have financially supported themselves during periods of unemployment or retirement. Based on this, I'm inclined not to list the Florida high school in this section, but would appreciate your thoughts.
I have a situation where, in addition to attending high school in my home country and in Oregon under a J-1 visa, I also took distance learning courses in parallel from an accredited high school in Florida. I eventually earned a standard high school diploma (not a GED) from this Florida-based school, which I will try to use to meet the education requirements for my DV application.
My question is: Should I list the Florida-based high school and the dates I took the distance learning courses, even though some of these dates overlap with my physical attendance at other schools? I'm concerned that this might cause confusion.
I believe the purpose of Part 4, Item 7 is to help USCIS understand where the applicant has been physically located over the past 5 years (whether for work or school) and how they have financially supported themselves during periods of unemployment or retirement. Based on this, I'm inclined not to list the Florida high school in this section, but would appreciate your thoughts.
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
I find it quite paradoxical that you intend to use the diploma from this Florida school to demonstrate you meet the DV educational requirements, but will not be listing the school on your I-485.
The instruction says provide “ALL” attended and not where physically attended. Think of it this way, if you were physically attending college, and remotely working for an employer (in a different State from where you’re physically located) at the same time, will you decide to not list the employment information because (1) you think USCIS is only trying to know where you’ve been physically located, and/or (2) including the employment information will create confusion because the dates overlap?
SusieQQQ
Well-Known Member
I don’t see anywhere it says it’s based on physical location. Would you not list an employer you were working remotely for? As you have posted it, the question says “all”.
Hi everyone, I am almost ready to submit the application for me and my wife. Finally assembled the documents today but I got a few questions while putting it together:
1. My wife doesn't work. In I485 she wrote that income source is spouse's income. She only attached tax transcripts for 3 years and all were filling jointly. As I main applicant, I attached paystubs, bank statements, etc. Does she need to include my paystubs or bank statements as a proof of income in her application?
2. Does a derivative applicant (my wife) need to include her high school diplomas and university diplomas? It doesn't say on the google spreadsheet but want to double check.
3. I want to submit our application tomorrow but not sure how to fill out money order or cashier's check. I plan to go to a nearest bank to do it. What do I put in the memo field? "AOS Fee for Firstname Lastname" or "AOS Fee for A-1234556" or "AOS Fee DV CASE 12345678". Seeing different people putting different stuff. Can someone suggest the option that worked for you before?
Many thanks!
1. My wife doesn't work. In I485 she wrote that income source is spouse's income. She only attached tax transcripts for 3 years and all were filling jointly. As I main applicant, I attached paystubs, bank statements, etc. Does she need to include my paystubs or bank statements as a proof of income in her application?
2. Does a derivative applicant (my wife) need to include her high school diplomas and university diplomas? It doesn't say on the google spreadsheet but want to double check.
3. I want to submit our application tomorrow but not sure how to fill out money order or cashier's check. I plan to go to a nearest bank to do it. What do I put in the memo field? "AOS Fee for Firstname Lastname" or "AOS Fee for A-1234556" or "AOS Fee DV CASE 12345678". Seeing different people putting different stuff. Can someone suggest the option that worked for you before?
Many thanks!
1, if she is not the primary applicant and the total household income is above the HHS Poverty Guidelines . I believe she won’t need those documents , you can attach it either-way , Read others comments for more on this please
2, if she is not the primary applicant, it is not mandatory but if it is already on her hand , why not ? She can attach it
3,On the “Pay to the Order of” line, write “U.S. Department of Homeland Security” (not “USDHS” or “DHS”).Cashiers check is easy to use otherwise you will have to use two money order because one money order can only be $1000 or less . Some bank cashiers check might not have memo to write I-485 filing fee and A number on it but it is fine .below picture is a check just to show you the overview . You can also google USCIS filing tips and read all the details on filing including the order of documents sorting . Screenshot attached
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My interview was scheduled for today
- I-485 filed on October 4 ,2024, interview scheduled January 10th ,2025 at 1 :45 PM
- I tried not to over dressed just black Trouser, Blue and white strip shirt with winter jacket
- Arrived at 12:13 PM for 1 :45 PM interview too early but they say “early is on time , on time is late, late is unacceptable. “
- The security women informed me , my earliest check in is 1:15 PM so I googled the nearest cafe and had oversea family call
- I went back to USCIS at 1:08 PM , they let me me in to the security gate
- I took off my shoe , bent something close to TSA security check at the gate
- After security gate , I used the bathroom, they have the cleanest for a public place
- Then I went to a window to check in gave her my interview notice . she took my interview notice , scanned it ,took fingerprints both right and left index fingers . She said take off your glass , I smiled and I said I don’t have one . She replied that is what I say for everyone. Then she took a picture of me .
- she gave me a ticket and told me , he will call me from door b (that is when I know my IO Gender will be men )
- After an hours and 20 minutes since ticket given , they call me at the window and said they have not gotten the KCC file yet. they thought they would get it by the time of the interview so they said to wait until further notice .
Bummer. Now they will send you a new interview notice? Also what is a KCC file?
Everything the department of state have about you in regards to your DV prescreening selection.
So you didn’t see an IO? And will just wait for a new IL ?
Yes not see IO what’s IL ?
Interview Letter. i mean another appointment for interview!