Sm1smom
Super Moderator
I'm sorry I have no take on this. No offense, but at this point, I think you'll have to decide on what it means on your own.
DV 2025 AOS (Adjustment of Status) Process Only
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Sm1smom
Super Moderator
Nope, this chart ^^ is NOT applicable to DV based AOS Lockbox filing.
The address in this chart ^^ IS the correct Lockbox filing chart for DV based AOS application. There is no mistake on USCIS's part. DV is grouped with family based filing as explained in the drop down button under the Other Filing Categories here:
Thanks! I lost hope at some point. Our status currently says "New Card is Being Produced"
blackchemist
Member
Hello, I’ll probably be current in July (for September), and I’ll be sending the AOS package before August. On August 1, I’ll be moving to another apartment (same city, just a different street address). What’s usually the best thing to do in this case? Should I mail or email something to USCIS, or is there no need for that? Hopefully someone has been in a similar situation and can help me. Thanks
I moved a few weeks after I sent my AOS package (also across town). I put my current address on the form. I updated my address online the day I moved. This worked has I got NOAs to the new address. However, be aware there seems to be mixed experiences on this forum over the years indicating that USCIS sometimes fails to update addresses, especially if the address change does not change the FO jurisdiction.
ashleybell
New Member
Hi Mom,
I first entered the U.S. by plane on an F-1 visa back in 2017 in TX and have always maintained lawful status. However, I recently reviewed my travel history on the I-94 website and was surprised to see that the arrival location for my most recent entry is listed as “Unavailable.”
Is this something I should be concerned about? Would you recommend to contact them to request an update? Unfortunately, I don’t have any ticket or travel documents as proof of that trip.
I first entered the U.S. by plane on an F-1 visa back in 2017 in TX and have always maintained lawful status. However, I recently reviewed my travel history on the I-94 website and was surprised to see that the arrival location for my most recent entry is listed as “Unavailable.”
Is this something I should be concerned about? Would you recommend to contact them to request an update? Unfortunately, I don’t have any ticket or travel documents as proof of that trip.
ashleybell
New Member
I’ve been filing taxes for over six years. Should I include all of those returns, or would the most recent two to three years suffice? Has anyone encountered an RFE due to missing copies from certain tax years?
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
When was your most recent entry and which status did were you admitted in?
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
Most recent 1-3 years tax transcripts.
ashleybell
New Member
My bad. I didn’t phrase that clearly. My most recent entry as an F-1 was back in 2017 in TX. I checked my passport, and I do have the entry stamp from that date, which is reassuring. However, I’m wondering if missing a location could potentially result in an RFE.
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
It shouldn’t.
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
There’s an expectation to be able to demonstrate you’re not likely to become a public charge, a W2 is one of the ways for doing so. Do you have some other financial documents for demonstrating financial self sufficiency?
blackchemist
Member
Hello everyone, I’m planning to submit my AOS package in July (EU region).
1. How did you request your IRS tax return transcripts? Did you use the online account or receive them by mail?
2. I don’t have a W-2 form, but I do have a 1042-S form. Is anyone else in the same situation?
3. Is it necessary to have a USCIS online account (and an alien registration number), or can I submit my AOS package without them?
Thanks
1. How did you request your IRS tax return transcripts? Did you use the online account or receive them by mail?
2. I don’t have a W-2 form, but I do have a 1042-S form. Is anyone else in the same situation?
3. Is it necessary to have a USCIS online account (and an alien registration number), or can I submit my AOS package without them?
Thanks
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
2. You may include it.
3. No. Yes.
Hi. What happens if I didn't file taxes last year ( only did the 8843 form through Sprintax) since I am a student and didn't have any income, and probably won't file taxes next year either, since I will be studying as well. So the only financial documents I have are my bank statements. To support my self I used savings, my spouse sold some properties in my home country, and we also rented our apartment back in our home country, and my family supported me. So I won't have any financials to present beyond my bank statement and the sponsor form, would that be an issue? Should I present papers of our properties in our home country?
Stoic Turk
New Member
I've been going over my responses to form I-485 before printing it out. I'm looking for advice on two matters related to the form I-485 and on another matter related to supporting documents:
1) On the very first page where it asks about "Other names you've used since birth", do I need to include first name inly or second name only versions of my name if I have two first names? For context, I have two first names (no middle name) Let's say it is James John Doe. I prefer John and everyone calls me John, but in almost every single government document I put down "James John" as the first name, leave the middle name section blank, and put down Doe as the last name. One of the banks I use has my name as John Doe only and for some reason my I-94 has my name as James Doe only. In this case should I be putting John Doe and James Doe as "other names I've used"?
2) In the prior addresses section on page 4 it got my attention that duration of stay for US addresses isn't specified unlike addresses outside the US. Does this mean I should list all US addresses within the past 5 years even if I stayed in those addresses for less than a month while looking for an apartment?
3) In the AOS Package tab of the AOS process document both EADs and I-797 are listed. I have copies of my past EAD cards and my current EAD card. I can possibly download the I-797 from my USCIS account as well. Should all of these be included or is I-797 only listed in the absence of the EAD card? In addition, I have the copy of the I-797 for my H-1B filing as well (so not current status, but pending application). Should this be included in the supporting documents?
Thank you so much!
1) On the very first page where it asks about "Other names you've used since birth", do I need to include first name inly or second name only versions of my name if I have two first names? For context, I have two first names (no middle name) Let's say it is James John Doe. I prefer John and everyone calls me John, but in almost every single government document I put down "James John" as the first name, leave the middle name section blank, and put down Doe as the last name. One of the banks I use has my name as John Doe only and for some reason my I-94 has my name as James Doe only. In this case should I be putting John Doe and James Doe as "other names I've used"?
2) In the prior addresses section on page 4 it got my attention that duration of stay for US addresses isn't specified unlike addresses outside the US. Does this mean I should list all US addresses within the past 5 years even if I stayed in those addresses for less than a month while looking for an apartment?
3) In the AOS Package tab of the AOS process document both EADs and I-797 are listed. I have copies of my past EAD cards and my current EAD card. I can possibly download the I-797 from my USCIS account as well. Should all of these be included or is I-797 only listed in the absence of the EAD card? In addition, I have the copy of the I-797 for my H-1B filing as well (so not current status, but pending application). Should this be included in the supporting documents?
Thank you so much!
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
1. List all variations of your names as used in the past (and currently, if applicable).
2. All addresses within the last 5 years, as the form states. Don’t overthink the questions asked.
3. Use your discretion. Provide as many evidence of continuously maintaining a valid status as you have/can.
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
Thanks for the update and good luck with the interview. You can send an access request directly from the timeline spreadsheet as your case update will be a lot more beneficial there than on this thread where it will soon get buried under.