DV2006 and J1 visa
- Thread starter afraid
- Start date
Hi everybody,
Today was our biometrics appointment. Everything went smoothly. Some advice though:
- If you are married, take your marriage certificate with you (The officer asked for it. She told me that it was ok when I said I haven't brought it but take it with you just in case. She asked then for my driver's license in addition to my passport)
- If you have kids, make sure you know their weight and height (and yours, of course) because you will be filling out a form where this information is required.
Well, that's pretty much it. Hope everybody gets their appointments soon. And good luck to us all in this process
!
Today was our biometrics appointment. Everything went smoothly. Some advice though:
- If you are married, take your marriage certificate with you (The officer asked for it. She told me that it was ok when I said I haven't brought it but take it with you just in case. She asked then for my driver's license in addition to my passport)
- If you have kids, make sure you know their weight and height (and yours, of course) because you will be filling out a form where this information is required.
Well, that's pretty much it. Hope everybody gets their appointments soon. And good luck to us all in this process
!greg_dv2006
Registered Users (C)
Hi marvadur,
First of all, congratulations on your next step. It looks like you are really ahead of all of us that filed AOS package in February. Good for you
I've got a couple of questions:
1. Do you remember if you put your middle name in the form (the one you have to fill out before being fingerprinted)?
2. In your third notice, what kind of additional documents you were asked to bring for the interview?
3. Did your online status changed after your fingerprints were taken ? Mine is still the same since I got my first notice
Good luck on Friday with your interview. Let us know, how it went when you're done
greg_dv2006
First of all, congratulations on your next step. It looks like you are really ahead of all of us that filed AOS package in February. Good for you
I've got a couple of questions:
1. Do you remember if you put your middle name in the form (the one you have to fill out before being fingerprinted)?
2. In your third notice, what kind of additional documents you were asked to bring for the interview?
3. Did your online status changed after your fingerprints were taken ? Mine is still the same since I got my first notice
Good luck on Friday with your interview. Let us know, how it went when you're done
greg_dv2006
greg_dv2006 said:Hi marvadur,
First of all, congratulations on your next step. It looks like you are really ahead of all of us that filed AOS package in February. Good for you
I've got a couple of questions:
1. Do you remember if you put your middle name in the form (the one you have to fill out before being fingerprinted)?
2. In your third notice, what kind of additional documents you were asked to bring for the interview?
3. Did your online status changed after your fingerprints were taken ? Mine is still the same since I got my first notice
Good luck on Friday with your interview. Let us know, how it went when you're done
greg_dv2006
Hi Greg!
Thank you for wishing me luck.
I guess – but it’s just it, a guess – I’m ahead because I did not file for advance parole and EAD, and I also do not need to apply for any waiver, so my process is basically the I-485.
Now, to your questions:
1. Yes, I did put my middle name in the form since there is a space there to be filled out with this information but my notice (the second one with information about the biometrics appointment) had only my first and last name.
2. The second page of my third notice says:
Items to bring at the interview:
- Valid photo identification (ID)
- Passport (if available)
- Original copies of documents when photocopies were submitted with the application
- Original copy and a photocopy of marriage certificate (if married)
- Original copy and a photocopy of all dissolution of prior marriages
- Original copy of birth certificate
- Current employment letter (or evidence of self-employment) showing beginning date of employment, type of work, and salary or wages paid or evidence of source of income
- Copies of the most recent three years of income tax returns including W-2s
- Notarized I-134 with all supporting documents (if applicant is unemployed, including minor children)
- Visa fee receipt from the National Visa Center (NVC)
- I-693, Medical Examination of Aliens Seeking Adjustment of Status (if not previously submitted with the I-485 application)
- Any documents related to the application and the benefit being sought
3. My online status did not change. I will check it later again and if it does I will let you know.
Well, GOOD LUCK again for us all! Keep up the hope!
to marvadur
Thank you for the tips and good luck on 17th.
There is somethig very strange: I had a work permit based on J1 visa but the officer from the Uscis told me that I need a separate one because I will became a permanent resident.
One more thing: I have sent the affidavit and the medical doc to Chicago when I applied for the I 485 and the other documents.
Is that a problem?
afraid
___________________
02/07/06 AOS, Chicago
02/14/06 I -797C, notice of action for the I -765
02/015/06 I -797C, notice of action that the fee for the I 612 was waived
02/16/06 I -797C, notice of action for I -485 and I -131
03/06/06 I -797C, approval of I 612
03/13/06 second notice ( biometrics and FP )
04/04/06 Biometrics and FP for I 485
04/05/06 Biometrics and FP for I 765
Status: Waiting for third notice
Thank you for the tips and good luck on 17th.
There is somethig very strange: I had a work permit based on J1 visa but the officer from the Uscis told me that I need a separate one because I will became a permanent resident.
One more thing: I have sent the affidavit and the medical doc to Chicago when I applied for the I 485 and the other documents.
Is that a problem?
afraid
___________________
02/07/06 AOS, Chicago
02/14/06 I -797C, notice of action for the I -765
02/015/06 I -797C, notice of action that the fee for the I 612 was waived
02/16/06 I -797C, notice of action for I -485 and I -131
03/06/06 I -797C, approval of I 612
03/13/06 second notice ( biometrics and FP )
04/04/06 Biometrics and FP for I 485
04/05/06 Biometrics and FP for I 765
Status: Waiting for third notice
Last edited by a moderator:
greg_dv2006
Registered Users (C)
Hello everybody,
Good news, I got my third notice earlier today so now I'm preparing for the interview.
I'm still waiting for my EAD card though
to marvadur,
Does your third notice is also I-797C ?
My third notice looks kind of different, and I read it's G-56 in the bottom left corner
Is yours the same?
Thanks,
greg_dv2006
p.s. Good luck to all of us
Good news, I got my third notice earlier today so now I'm preparing for the interview.
I'm still waiting for my EAD card though
to marvadur,
Does your third notice is also I-797C ?
My third notice looks kind of different, and I read it's G-56 in the bottom left corner
Is yours the same?
Thanks,
greg_dv2006
p.s. Good luck to all of us
Last edited by a moderator:
I suggest you to schedule an infopass to clear your doubts.greg_dv2006
Registered Users (C)
Hi tak2,
Yes, I have an extra sheet of paper together with G-56 with a list of documents that I'm supposed to bring to the interview. I have a H4 dependent visa status. My wife is on H1B. But in terms of Diversity Visa I'm a primary applicant.
Here is a list of required documents:
1. Photo ID for the applicant
2. Applicant's passport and I-94 and any I-539/ I-129 approval notice
3. Original birth certificate for applicant and children if you have any
4. Original marriage registration from civil authorities
5. Employment letter from applicant on company letterhead stating the date employment began, date employment ended, (state if it continues), salary, and a detailed job description, signed withe a contact phone number. The latest 2 pay stubs should be submitted.
6. Tax returns for the last 3 years, plus W2s and/or 1099s
7. IRS form 1722 or IRS printout for the last 3 years
8. Two color photographs
9. If necessary, provide I-134 plus all supporting documentation (the past 3 years tax returns, and IRS 1722 form or IRS printout)
10. An I-693 and a Supplement A if not previously submitted
11.Original State Dept. receipt endorsed "Paid" by the DVC showing the fee paid for each family member applying
12. If entered EWI (don't know what it is - perhaps : "Enter Without Inspection"), please provide proof of physical presence prior to 12/21/00
13. Copy of high school diploma (and translation if necessary) or qualifying job letter
Originals and photocopies of all documents are to be submitted
My wife's list looks identical so my guess is that the same standard 2nd page is attached to the first one
greg_dv2006
Good luck to all of us
Yes, I have an extra sheet of paper together with G-56 with a list of documents that I'm supposed to bring to the interview. I have a H4 dependent visa status. My wife is on H1B. But in terms of Diversity Visa I'm a primary applicant.
Here is a list of required documents:
1. Photo ID for the applicant
2. Applicant's passport and I-94 and any I-539/ I-129 approval notice
3. Original birth certificate for applicant and children if you have any
4. Original marriage registration from civil authorities
5. Employment letter from applicant on company letterhead stating the date employment began, date employment ended, (state if it continues), salary, and a detailed job description, signed withe a contact phone number. The latest 2 pay stubs should be submitted.
6. Tax returns for the last 3 years, plus W2s and/or 1099s
7. IRS form 1722 or IRS printout for the last 3 years
8. Two color photographs
9. If necessary, provide I-134 plus all supporting documentation (the past 3 years tax returns, and IRS 1722 form or IRS printout)
10. An I-693 and a Supplement A if not previously submitted
11.Original State Dept. receipt endorsed "Paid" by the DVC showing the fee paid for each family member applying
12. If entered EWI (don't know what it is - perhaps : "Enter Without Inspection"), please provide proof of physical presence prior to 12/21/00
13. Copy of high school diploma (and translation if necessary) or qualifying job letter
Originals and photocopies of all documents are to be submitted
My wife's list looks identical so my guess is that the same standard 2nd page is attached to the first one
greg_dv2006
Good luck to all of us
afraid said:
Hi Afraid,
I wrote about my interview experience on Borya's thread. Take a look:
http://boards.immigrationportal.com/showthread.php?t=192619&page=18&pp=15
to marvadur, greg_dv2006, alincomsa and everybody
Hi everybody
I am so glad for everybody. Step by step we will go through this TOGETHER.
I am so glad that you "guys" are here and share your experience with me. This is so helpfull and you give me hope and it is so good to share our experience.
And for me especially it was and it is a great great help and guide.
Thank you again for writing and sharing and helping.
I read Borya's thread.
Probably I will have to read it again when I will be close to the interview.
This is great help for me.
Thank you.
Good luck for everybody and hope to hear more good news soon.
afraid
Hi everybody
I am so glad for everybody. Step by step we will go through this TOGETHER.
I am so glad that you "guys" are here and share your experience with me. This is so helpfull and you give me hope and it is so good to share our experience.
And for me especially it was and it is a great great help and guide.
Thank you again for writing and sharing and helping.
I read Borya's thread.
Probably I will have to read it again when I will be close to the interview.
This is great help for me.
Thank you.
Good luck for everybody and hope to hear more good news soon.
afraid
Good News
I've got good news - today we received a fingerprint invitation, without a date, just to come to the local office for the fingerprints for I-485.
And, the more surprizing thing - we've also got an invitation for an interview!!! For April 5th.
The thing is that our number becomes current in May. Does anyone know if it may create a problem?
Wish everybody good luck in the future.
I've got good news - today we received a fingerprint invitation, without a date, just to come to the local office for the fingerprints for I-485.
And, the more surprizing thing - we've also got an invitation for an interview!!! For April 5th.
The thing is that our number becomes current in May. Does anyone know if it may create a problem?
Wish everybody good luck in the future.