Law Offices of Rajiv S. Khanna, P.C.
DV 2025 AOS (Adjustment of Status) Process Only
- Thread starter Sm1smom
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Hi everyone
It’s been over four weeks since I sent my DV administrative fee payment, and the money order was cashed three weeks ago, but the payment still hasn’t been processed. My case number is current for next month, and I’m getting worried about timing.
I was wondering if it would be okay to go ahead and send my documents without the official receipt, just to save some time. In the meantime, I’ll include:
Let me know what you think. I’m nervous about running out of time—starting in May, I’ll only have five months left before the fiscal year ends.
It’s been over four weeks since I sent my DV administrative fee payment, and the money order was cashed three weeks ago, but the payment still hasn’t been processed. My case number is current for next month, and I’m getting worried about timing.
I was wondering if it would be okay to go ahead and send my documents without the official receipt, just to save some time. In the meantime, I’ll include:
- A copy of the money order receipt
- A screenshot from USPS showing that the money order was cashed
- The USPS tracking number confirming delivery to the office
Let me know what you think. I’m nervous about running out of time—starting in May, I’ll only have five months left before the fiscal year ends.
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
No, you cannot separately send the payment receipt - the Lockbox folks will not chase down your application in order to include any unsolicited document received at a later date. You either send it with your AOS package, or take it along with you to your interview.
As to your question about sending your AOS package without the DV administrative fee payment receipt, please take a look at the FAQ section of the AOS Process Spreadsheet where this has been addressed.
Thank you very much. I reviewed the the FAQ question. where can I get a copy of cashed payment
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
From the same place you were able to determine your payment has been cashed.
enaykey
Member
Hello!
I have a quick question: For documents such as current transcript, current employment verification letter, current enrollment verification letter, I-94, how recent do these forms need to be? Should I request/download them when my CN becomes current, or is it okay if they were obtained 2–3 months earlier, like now? My CN may become current in August, so I may send them perhaps in June. Should I wait one/two more month(s) to print out these documents and put them in my folder?
I have a quick question: For documents such as current transcript, current employment verification letter, current enrollment verification letter, I-94, how recent do these forms need to be? Should I request/download them when my CN becomes current, or is it okay if they were obtained 2–3 months earlier, like now? My CN may become current in August, so I may send them perhaps in June. Should I wait one/two more month(s) to print out these documents and put them in my folder?
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
It all depends on how easy it is for you to request/receive/download the specific documents - so you can use your discretion on this.
SusieQQQ
Well-Known Member
That’s for nonDV cases
My concern is that is since DV eligibility ends in September. I want to add they said it's considered family-based. Could they have profiled my case incorrectly? My receipt notice has the correct case type but no priority date listed.
SusieQQQ
Well-Known Member
You clearly reached someone who doesn’t understand the eligibility sunset in DV.
PK01
New Member
Hello, Even though I have received my EAD card, the USCIS online status shows as Card Returned to USCIS. Should I be concerned about this? I'm currently waiting for my DV2025 Green Card appointment/waiver letter. Is there a chance USCIS might think my address is invalid? I tried to call, but it goes through automated responses. Appreciate any help. Thanks
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
It wouldn’t hurt to follow up with USCIS to confirm as to which card was returned and why.
Thank you.
So we will both do the 6 month inquiry today and wait a bit with the second congressional inquiry.
In addition, we could request case assistance through both of our senators. How would you use this option?
I am trying to time it in the best way possible.
Absolutely - I did not plan doing that.
We have previously done the congressional inquiry through the congressperson responsible for the county we live in.
Now, it came to my attention that the two senators for our state also offer assistance with federal agencies.
1. Is the inquiry through a senator different (more impactful?) compared to the congressional inquiry through the congressperson?
2. How do we pick one of the two senators? There is no indication of responsibility for a certain area of the state as far as I can tell.
3. How long would you suggest to wait after the "out of normal processing time" service request that both of us initiated today?
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
1. Exactly the same thing. Neither is more, or less impactful than the other. Congressional inquiry, be it through your senator or congressman is for obtaining status updates you may not have been able to obtain on your own.
2. You can choose whichever you like.
3. Please use your discretion.
Thanks for the clarification.
You earlier advised me to not use up both options at the same time, so while I understand that providing a specific time might not be possible, should we wait for result for the case inquiry (up to 60 days) or should we just wait a few weeks?