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Xarthisius said:
It boils down to the fact that with a high initial cutoff for OC, we are more likely to see it at the same level (or lower, cause retrogression is a thing!) for quite some time, rather than progress even further.
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Thanks, that’s what I thought too when I saw that. We had this at some point in the past few years if I remember correctly? It was quite common in the early days of DV, before they figured out how to gauge likely visa demand.
 
Hello! I have a question regarding the medical examination. I don't have my vaccine record, so I started getting the vaccines a few months ago. But some of them, like polio and hepatitis B, require many doses, and the last one is after 6 months of the first one.
1) If I only got 2 shots, is this a problem?
2) Could they approve my with my shots in progress?
Thank you a lot!
 
SA22XX said:
Hello! I have a question regarding the medical examination. I don't have my vaccine record, so I started getting the vaccines a few months ago. But some of them, like polio and hepatitis B, require many doses, and the last one is after 6 months of the first one.
1) If I only got 2 shots, is this a problem?
2) Could they approve my with my shots in progress?
Thank you a lot!
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Not a problem. Shots administered in series will not cause a delay or lead to case denial if dosage completion is still pending as at the time of case adjudication.
 
Hello, I’m preparing my documents and I have a few questions:

  1. In the reciprocity page, it says: “Each copy must have a blue or black stamp with a legend stating ‘es copia fiel del original.’ Digital copies may not have the stamp but will be issued as a PDF with a digital signature.”
    Does this mean that if I send a copy of my birth certificate or high school diploma, the translation must be certified by a notary public?
  2. Do passports also need to be translated?
  3. Are police records required for Adjustment of Status ? In the spreadsheet, I only saw a mention of court records “if applicable.”
  4. For the I-94, do I need to include only the record showing my last entry, or also the full travel history that can be retrieved from the CBP website?

Thank you a lot!
PS: Sorry for posting in the wrong thread.
 
SA22XX said:
Hello, I’m preparing my documents and I have a few questions:

  1. In the reciprocity page, it says: “Each copy must have a blue or black stamp with a legend stating ‘es copia fiel del original.’ Digital copies may not have the stamp but will be issued as a PDF with a digital signature.”
    Does this mean that if I send a copy of my birth certificate or high school diploma, the translation must be certified by a notary public?
  2. Do passports also need to be translated?
  3. Are police records required for Adjustment of Status ? In the spreadsheet, I only saw a mention of court records “if applicable.”
  4. For the I-94, do I need to include only the record showing my last entry, or also the full travel history that can be retrieved from the CBP website?

Thank you a lot!
PS: Sorry for posting in the wrong thread.
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1. Translation is not required to be certified by a notary public - notary public only certify to authenticity of the signature accompanying whatever document is presented to them. For USCIS immigration, non-English language documents need to be translated. The translated copy needs to be accompanied by a signed certified statement from the translator attesting to their fluency in both English and the language the document has been translated from.
2. No, there's an exception for passports to the translation requirement.
3. Only if you've been arrested in the past, that's why the spreadsheet says "if applicable"
4. AOS spreadsheet says "copy of current I-94"
 
Thank you for your prompt reply. Regarding 1) so, the duplicate I have to send is just a normal photocopy of the original? Thanks!
 
Hi @Sm1smom , I'm in the US as an F1. I have already transferred to my university once, and now I wish to transfer to another university again.
As you already advised me, transferring once won't create any issue for the AOS process. However, I was worried if the multiple transfers would create any issues while doing AOS. Do you think I shouldn't take the risk, or is it okay as long as I maintain my status? And also, I'm in a room lease with my friends currently, but it'll end after some months. So my query is, can I change my address while my file for AOS as long as I update and file AR11?
 
Hello. I have a question:
1. The bank statements and other documents are only required if I don’t have a sponsor?
2. In case I have one should I only present the I 134 and the documents of my sponsor?
Thank you for your support!
 
dinotofu said:
Hi @Sm1smom , I'm in the US as an F1. I have already transferred to my university once, and now I wish to transfer to another university again.
As you already advised me, transferring once won't create any issue for the AOS process. However, I was worried if the multiple transfers would create any issues while doing AOS. Do you think I shouldn't take the risk, or is it okay as long as I maintain my status? And also, I'm in a room lease with my friends currently, but it'll end after some months. So my query is, can I change my address while my file for AOS as long as I update and file AR11?
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1. I'm sorry I don't provide guidance re school/college transfers. You know why you feel a need to transfer, I have no idea as to your actual situation or the driving force necessitating the constant transfer. In general, as long as there's nothing "fishy" going with the transfer, and non-immigrant status is being maintained as required, a successful school transfer has not been reported as an issue for the AOS process.
2. Recommendation is to not initiate a change of address following AOS filing. However, if it is unavoidable, then make sure you inform USCIS of the change of address and keep your fingers crossed that your immigration related mail does not subsequently get send to the the previous address.
 
SA22XX said:
Hello. I have a question:
1. The bank statements and other documents are only required if I don’t have a sponsor?
2. In case I have one should I only present the I 134 and the documents of my sponsor?
Thank you for your support!
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1. If you have personal documents for demonstrating financial self-sufficiency, you do not need to include an I-134 and sponsor's supporting documents with your AOS package.
2. Including an I-134 and sponsor's supporting documents with your AOS package, in addition to your personal financial documents will not hurt your case.
 
Thanks, @Sm1smom . What if I decide to return to my home country and pursue consular processing (CP)? I entered the U.S. on an F1 visa about 20 days ago, but my classes haven’t started yet. Will this create any issues for my DV CP case? I don’t plan to continue with my F1, and I understand that I likely won’t be able to get an F1 visa in the future.
 
dinotofu said:
Thanks, @Sm1smom . What if I decide to return to my home country and pursue consular processing (CP)? I entered the U.S. on an F1 visa about 20 days ago, but my classes haven’t started yet. Will this create any issues for my DV CP case? I don’t plan to continue with my F1, and I understand that I likely won’t be able to get an F1 visa in the future.
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You should be okay if you depart right away, and do not currently have any other status violation in place.
 
Hi @Sm1smom , sorry for another question. If I defere my admission by 1 year and go back to the home country, do you think that might create issue bacause I think I'll have a valid visa while filling out DS260.
 
dinotofu said:
Hi @Sm1smom , sorry for another question. If I defere my admission by 1 year and go back to the home country, do you think that might create issue bacause I think I'll have a valid visa while filling out DS260.
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Having a valid NIV has no bearing on the outcome of the DV case processing.
 
dinotofu said:
Hi @Sm1smom , sorry for another question. If I defere my admission by 1 year and go back to the home country, do you think that might create issue bacause I think I'll have a valid visa while filling out DS260.
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Having a valid visa while doing DV isn’t an issue. They will cancel your NIV without prejudice if you get a DV.

Having immigrant intent isn’t an issue for DV, because it’s an immigrant visa.

Trying to game the F1 system could be a problem for future non-immigrant visas if the DV doesn’t work out, but I guess you know that already from your earlier questions.
 
@Sm1smom @SusieQQQ
I understand that I can’t defer my admission since I’ve already entered the U.S. The only option would be to return home and re-enter with the DV visa. However, I’m wondering: if I entered the U.S. on an F-1 visa but didn’t attend classes, would that be considered a violation of F-1 status? And if so, could it negatively affect my future DV case? As @Sm1smom already clarified that it wouldn't create issue. I want to know the proper procedure of exiting the country. Can I just inform my school and say I'm leaving or are there any other legal obligations I need to be careful of?
 
dinotofu said:
@Sm1smom @SusieQQQ
I understand that I can’t defer my admission since I’ve already entered the U.S. The only option would be to return home and re-enter with the DV visa. However, I’m wondering: if I entered the U.S. on an F-1 visa but didn’t attend classes, would that be considered a violation of F-1 status? And if so, could it negatively affect my future DV case? As @Sm1smom already clarified that it wouldn't create issue. I want to know the proper procedure of exiting the country. Can I just inform my school and say I'm leaving or are there any other legal obligations I need to be careful of?
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Suggest you contact the ISO at the university to confirm what is required from F1 students to maintain status. This is a DV forum.

But fyi, typically violation of status that doesn’t involve a ban on entry (180 days+ out of status) isn’t a problem for immigrant visas issued at consulates. It is a problem for AOS.
 
dinotofu said:
@Sm1smom @SusieQQQ
I understand that I can’t defer my admission since I’ve already entered the U.S. The only option would be to return home and re-enter with the DV visa. However, I’m wondering: if I entered the U.S. on an F-1 visa but didn’t attend classes, would that be considered a violation of F-1 status? And if so, could it negatively affect my future DV case? As @Sm1smom already clarified that it wouldn't create issue. I want to know the proper procedure of exiting the country. Can I just inform my school and say I'm leaving or are there any other legal obligations I need to be careful of?
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Let’s be clear here: entering the US on a F1 visa and subsequently not attending classes as required by the terms of your NIV is a violation of that status, that violation however may not impact your DV process via CP if you depart from the US right away since you said you entered the country about 20 something days ago. The caveat being departing right away. Note in my earlier response, I said “shouldn’t”, and not “wouldn’t” - there’s a difference, I picked the verb I used in my response to your question with care. Shouldn’t - uncertainty. Wouldn’t - certain. We’re under an administration where immigration related issues can no longer be predicted.
 
Hi Mom,

I am currently in the United States on an F-1 visa, pursuing a PhD program, and I have four dependents accompanying me. I am employed full-time with an hourly wage exceeding $40, and I have over $20k invested in my 401(k). I want to inquire whether these financial resources are sufficient to self-sponsor both myself and my dependents.
 
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