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DV 2025 AOS (Adjustment of Status) Process Only

billknox123 said:
Hi, I'm posting this here also, as I may have posted to the wrong thread.
I moved to US with Non-immigrant visa on Feb 2022, I have a Police Certificate from country of origin date Oct 2021, due to a minor traffic accident.
Do I now need a new one from country of origin to submit with my AOS application? Thanks
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AOS applicants don’t submit police certificates. Please refer the aos spreadsheet for required documents.
 
kolette said:
Hi Mom, I have a couple of questions.

For the documents, I’m planning to send my old passport, which has my expired cancelled without prejudice U.S. visa. I’m wondering, do they usually ask to see it during the interview? I don’t currently have it with me, so if it’s necessary, I’ll arrange to have it mailed to me.

Also, regarding the I-485 form: while filling it out online, I wasn’t able to enter “N/A” in the non-applicable fields. But I noticed in the sample you shared, it included “N/A” in those sections. I printed the form and was thinking of writing it in by hand, but I wanted to ask if it’s really necessary. Some people say you shouldn’t leave any fields blank and should write “N/A” instead, while others say it’s okay to leave them empty. I’d love to hear your opinion on that.

And one last thing, we’re planning to send the documents soon, but they might arrive one day early. I assume that won’t be a problem in terms of early filing, but I wanted to check with you just to be sure.

Thanks a lot for your support!
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1. The IO can ask for anything they deem necessary in order to adjudicate your application.
2. You can handwrite N/A. Don't leave the any field blank.
3. One day early is still considered as early filing.

p.s. number your questions when you have more than one per post.
 
billknox123 said:
Hi, I'm posting this here also, as I may have posted to the wrong thread.
I moved to US with Non-immigrant visa on Feb 2022, I have a Police Certificate from country of origin date Oct 2021, due to a minor traffic accident.
Do I now need a new one from country of origin to submit with my AOS application? Thanks
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PCC is typically not required for AOS application. The only exception to this is if you were ever arrested, charged, or convicted - then you will need certified Police and Court records.
 
NIV999 said:
I submitted DV-2025 AOS applications for myself and my family (6 people total). Unfortunately, I used the outdated 10/24/24 version of I-485, and the whole package was rejected (no fees were cashed).

USCIS returned all I-693s opened, and the rejection notice says I can reuse them if I include that notice with the new filing. But now there’s a new policy from June 11 saying any I-693 from a rejected I-485 can no longer be used again.

So now I’m not sure what to do. Has anyone recently reused a returned I-693 after a rejection and still got accepted? Or should I just get all new medicals?

Thanks in advance for any insight.
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No, the new policy does not say an I-693 from a rejected I-485 cannot be resubmitted. This new policy of not re-using an I-693 is with regards to a denied I-485. As a matter of fact, here's what is written on USCIS's website:

"ALERT: The USCIS lockbox facility may reject an application package for various reasons, including lack of payment of the application fee or failing to sign the application. If we reject your application package and return your application package with the Form I-693 envelope opened, and you wish to file a new application package with the original opened Form I-693, you may file the original opened Form I-693 and any supporting documentation that was previously included by the civil surgeon in its original envelope with a copy of the rejection notice."


So you definitely can reuse the I-693 just like your rejection notice says, just make sure you follow the instructions as provided on that notice.
 
Sm1smom said:
PCC is typically not required for AOS application. The only exception to this is if you were ever arrested, charged, or convicted - then you will need certified Police and Court records.
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I was charged £100 & 3 points for a traffic accident - do you think this requires a PCC, if so can I use the one I received in Oct 2021 or should I get a more up to date one?
 
billknox123 said:
I was charged £100 & 3 points for a traffic accident - do you think this requires a PCC, if so can I use the one I received in Oct 2021 or should I get a more up to date one?
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I guess you mean you were "fined" £100, which is not the same thing as being "charged" to court, which is the trigger for submitting certified police and court records. If you were charged to court, then you'll need to obtain the court disposition records and not just a PCC.
 
Hi Mom and family,

I’m a DV2025 selectee. Currently, I am on H-1B status and my husband is on H-4 status without an EAD. My employer also filed an EB-2 I-140 petition for me, which was approved last month. However, the I-485 final action date for EB-2 is not current yet, so we haven’t filed the I-485 for EB-2.

I have a few questions about filling out the I-485 form, despite following the sample instructions:

1. Both my husband and I previously had F-1 OPT, so we were each assigned an A-number. Should we use those A-numbers when completing the I-485? (Those are the only A-numbers we could find.)
2. Is my husband considered a derivative applicant in this process?
3. Since my EB-2 I-140 is approved is US, how should I answer the I-485 question: “Have you ever applied for an immigrant visa to obtain permanent resident status at a U.S. embassy or consulate abroad?” Should I answer “yes” or “no”?
4. For the question “Have you previously applied for permanent residence while in the United States?”, how should I answer, given my background? (i.e. Does I-140 count as permanent residence application?)
5. If the August Visa Bulletin (the last for DV2025) shows my DV case will be current in September, and EB-2 final action date is also current in August, should I pause pursuing EB-2 and wait for DV to be completed by the end of September? Or should I pursue both processes simultaneously?

Thank you so much for your help!
 
Hello Mom and Valuable members,

My spouse and I will apply AOS on F1 status and USCIS ask for our I-20's.

Should we include Travel I-20 as well?

Regards,
 
Hi Mom,

Based on 2024 and 2025 data, it seems the Fairfax, VA field office tends to reject AOS packages that are filed early (no matter it's 1 or 2 months before the case becomes current). My DV case will not be current until September. Given this, what is the best filing strategy? If I submit my AOS package on September 1 (the first day I am current), will there be enough time for the entire process to be completed before the end of September?

Thank you
 
fencer537 said:
Hi Mom and family,

I’m a DV2025 selectee. Currently, I am on H-1B status and my husband is on H-4 status without an EAD. My employer also filed an EB-2 I-140 petition for me, which was approved last month. However, the I-485 final action date for EB-2 is not current yet, so we haven’t filed the I-485 for EB-2.

I have a few questions about filling out the I-485 form, despite following the sample instructions:

1. Both my husband and I previously had F-1 OPT, so we were each assigned an A-number. Should we use those A-numbers when completing the I-485? (Those are the only A-numbers we could find.)
2. Is my husband considered a derivative applicant in this process?
3. Since my EB-2 I-140 is approved is US, how should I answer the I-485 question: “Have you ever applied for an immigrant visa to obtain permanent resident status at a U.S. embassy or consulate abroad?” Should I answer “yes” or “no”?
4. For the question “Have you previously applied for permanent residence while in the United States?”, how should I answer, given my background? (i.e. Does I-140 count as permanent residence application?)
5. If the August Visa Bulletin (the last for DV2025) shows my DV case will be current in September, and EB-2 final action date is also current in August, should I pause pursuing EB-2 and wait for DV to be completed by the end of September? Or should I pursue both processes simultaneously?

Thank you so much for your help!
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1. Yes.
2. Yes.
3. Answer "NO"
4. Same as response 3 above.
5. This is a personal decision for you to make.
 
fencer537 said:
Hi Mom,

Based on 2024 and 2025 data, it seems the Fairfax, VA field office tends to reject AOS packages that are filed early (no matter it's 1 or 2 months before the case becomes current). My DV case will not be current until September. Given this, what is the best filing strategy? If I submit my AOS package on September 1 (the first day I am current), will there be enough time for the entire process to be completed before the end of September?

Thank you
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Your interpretation of the timeline data is not accurate. "Rejection" only happens at the Lockbox level, the Fairfax FO has not rejected any AOS package AFAIK. In general, FOs do not reject AOS packages.
 
Sm1smom said:
I guess you mean you were "fined" £100, which is not the same thing as being "charged" to court, which is the trigger for submitting certified police and court records. If you were charged to court, then you'll need to obtain the court disposition records and not just a PCC.
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Thanks for your response - the case did go to court, however based on step-down process in UK it no longer shows on the police certificate. I will try to get a court record, do you think I need a new Police Cert or can the one from 2021 still be used?
 
billknox123 said:
Thanks for your response - the case did go to court, however based on step-down process in UK it no longer shows on the police certificate. I will try to get a court record, do you think I need a new Police Cert or can the one from 2021 still be used?
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So you need to get the court disposition records in that case since you'll have to answer YES to the question about if you've ever been charged, cited, ... question on the I-485. I would recommend getting a new PCC also.
 
Sm1smom said:
Your interpretation of the timeline data is not accurate. "Rejection" only happens at the Lockbox level, the Fairfax FO has not rejected any AOS package AFAIK. In general, FOs do not reject AOS packages.
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Thanks for your reply.

You are right. So in my case, Fairfax FO maps to Elgin Lockbox. As long as Elgin Lockbox does not deny my AOS package, it means that my early filing is safe. Is that correct?
 
fencer537 said:
Thanks for your reply.

You are right. So in my case, Fairfax FO maps to Elgin Lockbox. As long as Elgin Lockbox does not deny my AOS package, it means that my early filing is safe. Is that correct?
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Not necessarily. You're mixing up terminologies. Lockbox may reject a package due to early filing, FO may deny an application due to early filing. Please take a look at the FAQ tab of the AOS Process spreadsheet.
 
Hi @Sm1smom, quick question, sorry if it's a silly one.

I've been working in a university since 2022. I started working as a teaching assistant, worked for 2 years, and since last year I've been working as part time instructor.

When I fill i485, should I mention my latest employment as "2024-Current: Part time Instructor" and write the time I worked as teaching assistant in additional pages, or just because I am working in the same department and university, should I say "2022-Current: Teaching Assistant/Part time instructor" as my latest employment, by not separating two titles?

On the employment letter, it shows that i've been working since 2022, and currently I am a part time instructor. It does not mention teaching assistantship.
 
enaykey said:
Hi @Sm1smom, quick question, sorry if it's a silly one.

I've been working in a university since 2022. I started working as a teaching assistant, worked for 2 years, and since last year I've been working as part time instructor.

When I fill i485, should I mention my latest employment as "2024-Current: Part time Instructor" and write the time I worked as teaching assistant in additional pages, or just because I am working in the same department and university, should I say "2022-Current: Teaching Assistant/Part time instructor" as my latest employment, by not separating two titles?

On the employment letter, it shows that i've been working since 2022, and currently I am a part time instructor. It does not mention teaching assistantship.
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Please use your own discretion for this.
 
fencer537 said:
Hi Mom and family,

I’m a DV2025 selectee. Currently, I am on H-1B status and my husband is on H-4 status without an EAD. My employer also filed an EB-2 I-140 petition for me, which was approved last month. However, the I-485 final action date for EB-2 is not current yet, so we haven’t filed the I-485 for EB-2.

I have a few questions about filling out the I-485 form, despite following the sample instructions:

1. Both my husband and I previously had F-1 OPT, so we were each assigned an A-number. Should we use those A-numbers when completing the I-485? (Those are the only A-numbers we could find.)
2. Is my husband considered a derivative applicant in this process?
3. Since my EB-2 I-140 is approved is US, how should I answer the I-485 question: “Have you ever applied for an immigrant visa to obtain permanent resident status at a U.S. embassy or consulate abroad?” Should I answer “yes” or “no”?
4. For the question “Have you previously applied for permanent residence while in the United States?”, how should I answer, given my background? (i.e. Does I-140 count as permanent residence application?)
5. If the August Visa Bulletin (the last for DV2025) shows my DV case will be current in September, and EB-2 final action date is also current in August, should I pause pursuing EB-2 and wait for DV to be completed by the end of September? Or should I pursue both processes simultaneously?

Thank you so much for your help!
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Mom has already answered all your questions, but I wanted to add a bit regarding 5). We were in a similar situation with me and my wife, with an approved I-140. As of now (July visa bulletin), Nov 2023 is the current date for EB2. When is your priority date? I'm assuming that you're close, hence you have this dilemma.

We were current in March, for DV, so it was a no-brainer for us, considering our EB2 priority date was March 2024. If you're current for both, and you decide to to do DV still, you could potentially wait until that is adjudicated before filing for EB2 based I-485s. Unless you have some complex situation, DV seems generally more straightforward than other types of petitions. And if time runs out, then you can still file another set of I-485s. But if you file simultaneously, you'd have to pay the filing fees twice. But in the end, this is up to you as Mom said before.
 
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