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DV 2025 AOS (Adjustment of Status) Process Only

lofikdro said:
I submitted my case nearly five months ago in February and completed biometrics shortly after, but have received no updates since.
When I called USCIS, I was told the expected processing will not be done by September and they have never heard of this and I was told this by a few agents. I explained the deadline and one agent suggested submitting an expedite request in May, which I did but it has not been acted on until now.
I then contacted my congressperson in June to bring the deadline to their attention. They were told my case was in queue for processing. A follow-up last month received the same exact response.
For context, I’m in valid F-1 status, and my number became current in April.
Could you advise on any next steps I can take?
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It’s hard to get the required insight into your situation since you haven’t updated your case status on the Timeline spreadsheet.
 
lofikdro said:
I submitted my case nearly five months ago in February and completed biometrics shortly after, but have received no updates since.
When I called USCIS, I was told the expected processing will not be done by September and they have never heard of this and I was told this by a few agents. I explained the deadline and one agent suggested submitting an expedite request in May, which I did but it has not been acted on until now.
I then contacted my congressperson in June to bring the deadline to their attention. They were told my case was in queue for processing. A follow-up last month received the same exact response.
For context, I’m in valid F-1 status, and my number became current in April.
Could you advise on any next steps I can take?
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Which is you FO?
 
The process is over for me due to not getting current before the end of the FY. I still wanted to thank Sm1smom and SusieQQQ for their guidance. You're doing amazing work. Thanks for everything! Good luck to surviving players. Now off to figuring out how to get a refund for the cashier's check.
 
“Hi, my number is not current yet. But if I still apply to USCIS for Adjustment of Status, is there any chance it could be approved? Has this ever been done before?”
 
Stoic Turk said:
The process is over for me due to not getting current before the end of the FY. I still wanted to thank Sm1smom and SusieQQQ for their guidance. You're doing amazing work. Thanks for everything! Good luck to surviving players. Now off to figuring out how to get a refund for the cashier's check.
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I'm sorry your CN never got to be current. Wish you the best as you move on.
 
Borac said:
“Hi, my number is not current yet. But if I still apply to USCIS for Adjustment of Status, is there any chance it could be approved? Has this ever been done before?”
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Your DV based AOS application will not be approved if your CN is not current.
 
Hi @Sm1smom. I did not become current, so disappointed and devastated, but that's the life. Thank you for your support since last 14 months. It means a lot.

I have a final question before leaving the forum :)

1) I knew the risks but I decided to submit DS260 because I was expecting my number to become current in August/September, and I completed DS260 in January. I am on F1 visa. DV2025 process will end in September 2025, but I am wondering if I leave the US for traveling to my home country during a winter break (like January 2026), is it risky to re-enter the US?

The statement says ""You may if you have a pressing need to. However, bear in mind that submission of form DS260 signifies immigrant intent. Having a dual intent visa significantly limits the risk, however, re-admission is always at the discretion of the CBP officer." in the spreadsheet, but now I have concerns if I stucked here in US or not until my visa ends :)

2) And if I look a job in the future, is it still possible to get a H1B visa under these circumstances?
 
I’m sorry for those of you who never got current. It’s a tough end to months of waiting. Wishing you all the best of luck going forward.
 
enaykey said:
Hi @Sm1smom. I did not become current, so disappointed and devastated, but that's the life. Thank you for your support since last 14 months. It means a lot.

I have a final question before leaving the forum :)

1) I knew the risks but I decided to submit DS260 because I was expecting my number to become current in August/September, and I completed DS260 in January. I am on F1 visa. DV2025 process will end in September 2025, but I am wondering if I leave the US for traveling to my home country during a winter break (like January 2026), is it risky to re-enter the US?

The statement says ""You may if you have a pressing need to. However, bear in mind that submission of form DS260 signifies immigrant intent. Having a dual intent visa significantly limits the risk, however, re-admission is always at the discretion of the CBP officer." in the spreadsheet, but now I have concerns if I stucked here in US or not until my visa ends :)

2) And if I look a job in the future, is it still possible to get a H1B visa under these circumstances?
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Not sure anyone can definitively answer 1, especially under the current administration. I think there is certainly a level of risk, how big I don’t know. (F1 is non-immigrant, not dual intent btw re your quote)
2) H1B is dual intent and the manual explicitly excludes immigrant intent as a reason for denial so that shouldn’t be an issue, assuming everything else is in order with the application.
 
Mom,

just spoke with a live agent, When I requested a tier 2 officer the live agent popped up, I doubt they were a tier 2.

I made an inquiry about my case, And they said my case is at chicago field office, does that mean my background check is cleared and it has been forwarded from NBC to my FO? Apparently They had access to my case file

appreciate your guidance
 
enaykey said:
Hi @Sm1smom. I did not become current, so disappointed and devastated, but that's the life. Thank you for your support since last 14 months. It means a lot.

I have a final question before leaving the forum :)

1) I knew the risks but I decided to submit DS260 because I was expecting my number to become current in August/September, and I completed DS260 in January. I am on F1 visa. DV2025 process will end in September 2025, but I am wondering if I leave the US for traveling to my home country during a winter break (like January 2026), is it risky to re-enter the US?

The statement says ""You may if you have a pressing need to. However, bear in mind that submission of form DS260 signifies immigrant intent. Having a dual intent visa significantly limits the risk, however, re-admission is always at the discretion of the CBP officer." in the spreadsheet, but now I have concerns if I stucked here in US or not until my visa ends :)

2) And if I look a job in the future, is it still possible to get a H1B visa under these circumstances?
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I'm sorry to learn your CN did not become current.

1. Not sure as to why you decided to submit the DS260 form knowing the risks for doing so. Unfortunately, I cannot categorically state what kind of outcome you might face when seeking re-admission if you travel out of the US, especially under the current administration. From the get-go though, admission or re-admission into the US has never been guaranteed on a NIV, it is always at the discretion of CBP, even for someone with a valid visa.
2. Response as already addressed by Susie above ^^^
 
Yousafzai said:
Mom,

just spoke with a live agent, When I requested a tier 2 officer the live agent popped up, I doubt they were a tier 2.

I made an inquiry about my case, And they said my case is at chicago field office, does that mean my background check is cleared and it has been forwarded from NBC to my FO? Apparently They had access to my case file

appreciate your guidance
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Case file being at the FO is no indication of background check clearance. The NBC is supposed to forward the case file to the FO after scheduling the bio appointment (regardless of if the applicant has already attended the bio appointment or not).
 
Sm1smom said:
Processing speed depends on the workload of the processing agent the package was assigned to upon delivery.
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I still haven’t received any notifications and my check hasn’t been cashed. If my package was rejected for early filing, how long does it usually take for USCIS to mail it back? At what point would you recommend emailing the Lockbox or just preparing to send a new package?
 
benjaminfranklin said:
I still haven’t received any notifications and my check hasn’t been cashed. If my package was rejected for early filing, how long does it usually take for USCIS to mail it back? At what point would you recommend emailing the Lockbox or just preparing to send a new package?
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Rejected package could take anything between 2 to 4 weeks (from when it was received) to get sent back. Lockbox recommends waiting 30 days before emailing.
 
Sm1smom said:
The review may or may not have to do with the I-94 details. It could be that the IO that interviewed you does not have the authorization to approve cases on their own and do require their supervisor to review the case/their decision. It could be that your background check clearance is pending. It could be that the IO just wanted to do a 2nd overall review on their own. We have no way of knowing.
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Hello! my status on the USCIS account is still showing "Interview Was Completed And My Case Must Be Reviewed". Having gone through most of the standard cases on the spreadsheet got an RFE within 3 weeks, or their CPO notification within a week. It has now coming onto a month after the interview. (case in timeline spreadsheet)

I am mindful that the Seattle FO is a bit slower, but time is starting to run out - Is the best course of action to initiate either a "outside of processing time" inquiry, congressional inquiry or is there a way to try and obtain more information on why it hasn't been reviewed/stuck?
 
ozzy123 said:
Hello! my status on the USCIS account is still showing "Interview Was Completed And My Case Must Be Reviewed". Having gone through most of the standard cases on the spreadsheet got an RFE within 3 weeks, or their CPO notification within a week. It has now coming onto a month after the interview. (case in timeline spreadsheet)

I am mindful that the Seattle FO is a bit slower, but time is starting to run out - Is the best course of action to initiate either a "outside of processing time" inquiry, congressional inquiry or is there a way to try and obtain more information on why it hasn't been reviewed/stuck?
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With your interview being exactly 3 weeks ago today, I don't think the system will allow you to submit an outside of processing time inquiry. Like I previously explained, the delayed decision you're experiencing could be tied to pending background check clearance. So IMO, the delay is not quite unusual at this point, and I'm not of the opinion that time is starting to run out either. However, you may proceed with initiating a congressional inquiry now, if you like.
 
My case got stuck with no status update:
I Applied for AOS on april 8, on april 30 got RFE. Replied to RFE on May 9. Since then - No status update. Created a request that my case is outside of normal processing time - Emma said someone will contact me in 30 days. One week after nobody contacted me.
Deadline for response for RFE - July 20.
Should I send second package for response to RFE?
 
Hi @Sm1smom, I just got current for September and would like your thoughts or anyone else's about my situation. I am on F1 status and have a dependent from the Nairobi embassy as the home embassy to process follow-to-join. However, the Nairobi embassy hasn't been interviewing DV cases since January. Therefore, I am considering my dependent joining me in processing the AOS. Please note that the soonest the dependent could fly to the USA is 20th August.
1. Is it okay if I begin the process by myself before the dependent is in the country? i.e, sending the $330 visa fee to KCC, principal applicant only.
2. Can I also file my I-485 form as the principal applicant, and then, when the dependent is here, we go ahead and initiate the next I-485?

Thanks

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MIN A said:
Hi @Sm1smom, I just got current for September and would like your thoughts or anyone else's about my situation. I am on F1 status and have a dependent from the Nairobi embassy as the home embassy to process follow-to-join. However, the Nairobi embassy hasn't been interviewing DV cases since January. Therefore, I am considering my dependent joining me in processing the AOS. Please note that the soonest the dependent could fly to the USA is 20th August.
1. Is it okay if I begin the process by myself before the dependent is in the country? i.e, sending the $330 visa fee to KCC, principal applicant only.
2. Can I also file my I-485 form as the principal applicant, and then, when the dependent is here, we go ahead and initiate the next I-485?

Thanks

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I general do not provide AOS process guidance to applicants who are not currently based in the US as at when they post their questions because entering the US with a preconceived immigrant intent of filing for AOS on a non-dual intent immigrant visa is frowned upon.

1. You might as well make the DV administrative processing fee for both of you at the same time, as there's a slight possibility making the payment for one person could actually delay your own AOS approval as a matter of fact. We've had reports of IOs insisting on the payment being made for derivatives who will be processing FTJ before they will go ahead and adjudicate the AOS application for the main selectee.

2. Yes, you can go ahead and file just your own I-485. Ask me about your daughter after she has been successfully admitted into the US.

Something to bear in mind: if your AOS application is approved, and your daughter's own ends up not being approved for one reason or the other, your daughter automatically falls out of status and will be subject to deportation.
 
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