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DV 2026 AOS (Adjustment of Status) Process Only

Hi, I am currently on F1 STEM OPT and in the process of filling out Form I-693 and had a few questions I’d like to clarify with you:

1. First Name (Hyphenated): My first name is hyphenated. Should I write it exactly as it appears on my passport (with the hyphen), or should I replace the hyphen with a space?

2. A-Number: I have a STEM OPT EAD card. On the card, there is a number (xxx-xxx-xxx) after “USCIS#.” Is this considered my A-Number, or should I leave the A-Number section blank?

3. USCIS Online Account Number: I have a USCIS online account, and I noticed a “USCIS Online Account Number” in the documents from my EAD submission. Is this the correct number to use on Form I-693?

Thank you for your guidance on these points. Let me know if you need more information from me!
 
hopewood said:
Hi, I am currently on F1 STEM OPT and in the process of filling out Form I-693 and had a few questions I’d like to clarify with you:

1. First Name (Hyphenated): My first name is hyphenated. Should I write it exactly as it appears on my passport (with the hyphen), or should I replace the hyphen with a space?

2. A-Number: I have a STEM OPT EAD card. On the card, there is a number (xxx-xxx-xxx) after “USCIS#.” Is this considered my A-Number, or should I leave the A-Number section blank?

3. USCIS Online Account Number: I have a USCIS online account, and I noticed a “USCIS Online Account Number” in the documents from my EAD submission. Is this the correct number to use on Form I-693?

Thank you for your guidance on these points. Let me know if you need more information from me!
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1. You can write it as it appears on your passport.
2. You can list it as your A#.
3. Yes.
 
Dhak said:
Yes Susie, I mean October. It's Kathmandu Consulate. KCC emailed me that I need to contact consulate to update the 260 as they cannot do it now since the CN is scheduled.

If they have procedure to do this, can I possibly email them and ask them to transfer ?

I am a student and I'll have to leave my semester entirely to give interview and fly back to the USA.
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Sorry for intervening, why did you decide to do CP while holding F1 and residing in US? I just in the same situation. thank you
 
Sm1smom said:
1. You can write it as it appears on your passport.
2. You can list it as your A#.
3. Yes.
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Hi mom, thank you for your clarification. Adding to my question about my hyphenated first name, does the same guidance also apply to Forms I-485, I-765, and I-131? I've heard that USCIS systems sometimes might not process hyphens consistently (hyphen being dropped on green card) but wanted to confirm with you. Thank you!
 
hopewood said:
Hi mom, thank you for your clarification. Adding to my question about my hyphenated first name, does the same guidance also apply to Forms I-485, I-765, and I-131? I've heard that USCIS systems sometimes might not process hyphens consistently (hyphen being dropped on green card) but wanted to confirm with you. Thank you!
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Just fill out your forms as your name appears on your passport and let USCIS figure out how to process it on their own would be my recommendation.
 
Hi,


I am in the process of completing Form I-485 and have a few questions:
  1. Annual household income – Since I am currently on OPT and running my own LLC but not yet earning income, should I indicate “0,” or do I need to include dividends or other income from outside the U.S.?
  2. Total value of household assets – Am I required to report assets held outside the U.S.?
  3. Financial sponsor – If I have a sponsor, will I still need to provide my own financial documents to substantiate dividends, my property outside US?
  4. No U.S. income – Will not having any income in the U.S. affect my chances of approval, considering that there are 4 of us with indication of in income: $0-27,000??

Thank you very much for your guidance.
 
KISS2025 said:
Hi,


I am in the process of completing Form I-485 and have a few questions:
  1. Annual household income – Since I am currently on OPT and running my own LLC but not yet earning income, should I indicate “0,” or do I need to include dividends or other income from outside the U.S.?
  2. Total value of household assets – Am I required to report assets held outside the U.S.?
  3. Financial sponsor – If I have a sponsor, will I still need to provide my own financial documents to substantiate dividends, my property outside US?
  4. No U.S. income – Will not having any income in the U.S. affect my chances of approval, considering that there are 4 of us with indication of in income: $0-27,000??

Thank you very much for your guidance.
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1. US based income if available.
2. You're not required to report non-US based assets. US based assets holds more weight as they easily verifiable and easier to liquefy should the need arise. You may include foreign assets if you are confident you will be to demonstrate the assets can be easily convertible to cash within 12 months, and you can demonstrate the assets can be removed from the foreign country where it/they are based should you be required to do so.
3. See responses 1 & 2 above.
4a. That is why having a sponsor helps; and
4b. Totality of circumstances will be taken into consideration when making case adjudication.
 
Dv2026 said:
Thank you. So, if I understood correctly, in assets I should include the sum of all of my assets, but I don't need to provide anything else regarding this matter. Just the I-134 + supporting documents of the sponsor. Is this correct? Sorry if I'm repeating myself, but I want to check I understand this clearly so I don't screw anything. Thank you.
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Providing an updated response to the above question in addition to the previously provided below response
Sm1smom said:
AFAIK, the focus of the I-485 is on US based assets and liabilities as it is a form that can only be submitted by someone who is already in the US. The truth of the matter is if non-US based assets and liabilities are required, most folks will list their non-US based assets (which may not easily be liquidated as a matter of fact), while excluding their non-US liabilities just to look good.
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Preference is to list US based assets. US based assets holds more weight as they are easily verifiable and easier to liquefy should the need arise. You may include foreign assets if you are confident you will be to demonstrate the assets can be easily convertible to cash within 12 months, and you also can demonstrate the assets can be removed from the foreign country where they are based should you be required to do so.

If listing foreign asset (home), you will need to include the net value of your home. The net value of the home is the appraised value of the home, minus the sum of any and all loans secured by a mortgage, trust deed, or other lien on the home. If you wish to include the net value of your home, then you must include documentation demonstrating that you own it, a recent appraisal by a licensed appraiser, and evidence of the amount of any and all loans secured by a mortgage, trust deed, or other lien on the home.

I just added the above to the FAQ tab of the AOS process spreadsheet - seeing as we keep getting listing of foreign asset related question.
 
Hi Mom,

Just preparing for my I-485. I have a copy of my old old EAD (F1 OPT) but I seem to have lost the EAD itself. Do you forsee this to be a problem in the future? I have documentation (both my F1 and the OPT approval letter) proving I maintained status the entire time, but I cannot seem to find my EAD.

FYI i am no longer on OPT, I am on H1B now, so this is super old.
 
BayAreaAussie said:
Hi Mom,

Just preparing for my I-485. I have a copy of my old old EAD (F1 OPT) but I seem to have lost the EAD itself. Do you forsee this to be a problem in the future? I have documentation (both my F1 and the OPT approval letter) proving I maintained status the entire time, but I cannot seem to find my EAD.

FYI i am no longer on OPT, I am on H1B now, so this is super old.
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Shouldn’t be an issue.
 
Hello, i'm trying to report my change of address in USCIS portal. I used to have an USCIS account when I had F-1 visa and OPT but when i moved to H1B i am no longer using it. Should i still use the same previous account for address reporting ?
 
query_111 said:
Hello, i'm trying to report my change of address in USCIS portal. I used to have an USCIS account when I had F-1 visa and OPT but when i moved to H1B i am no longer using it. Should i still use the same previous account for address reporting ?
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You may try and see if the system lets you submit the address change.
 
query_111 said:
Hello, i'm trying to report my change of address in USCIS portal. I used to have an USCIS account when I had F-1 visa and OPT but when i moved to H1B i am no longer using it. Should i still use the same previous account for address reporting ?
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You may not be using it but the account should still be accessible. If you’re using the same email it won’t let you create a new account with it.
 
SusieQQQ said:
You may not be using it but the account should still be accessible. If you’re using the same email it won’t let you create a new account with it.
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Thank you. I'm planning to create a new USCIS account with my other personal email. this USCIS account will also be used for DV26' applications. Is this the right thing to do ?
 
query_111 said:
Thank you. I'm planning to create a new USCIS account with my other personal email. this USCIS account will also be used for DV26' applications. Is this the right thing to do ?
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You can, but why wouldn’t you just use the old one? May be easier to have everything in one place when you are gathering info for the DV application.
 
Sm1smom said:
You may try and see if the system lets you submit the address change.
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Will try thanks
SusieQQQ said:
You can, but why wouldn’t you just use the old one? May be easier to have everything in one place when you are gathering info for the DV application.
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i thought i should not be using the old one (with my university email address) because I didn't use it for my h1b application when i went from f1 to h1b status. Old account was used with opt so I thought i'd might create confusions to USCIS but i might also be wrong.
 
query_111 said:
Will try thanks

i thought i should not be using the old one (with my university email address) because I didn't use it for my h1b application when i went from f1 to h1b status. Old account was used with opt so I thought i'd might create confusions to USCIS but i might also be wrong.
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Oh, it’s a different email address that you no longer have access to?

Generally people will use one USCIS account for all their dealings with the agency. No, it doesn’t create confusion. They have all your records together anyway in their systems,
 
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