J1 information for AOS application

[Veronikac 15]

Dear all,

I have question regarding my AOS application which I sent out last week. I am currently on J1 visa and I am married to my US citizen husband. Since I am on J1 visa, we summited in the I-485 package the most recent DS-2019, the most recent I-94 reflecting entry on J1, most recent j1 visa stamp reflecting that I was subjected to the two years HRR, and USCIS waiver approval for this two years home residency requirement. I realized later that USCIS is asking to submit all ever issued DS-2019, I-94, and J1 visa stamps if they are available. I am worried now if USCIS can denied my application because of this mistake. 

 

Thank you very much for your opinion.

 

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4 hours ago, Veronikac said:

Dear all,

I have question regarding my AOS application which I sent out last week. I am currently on J1 visa and I am married to my US citizen husband. Since I am on J1 visa, we summited in the I-485 package the most recent DS-2019, the most recent I-94 reflecting entry on J1, most recent j1 visa stamp reflecting that I was subjected to the two years HRR, and USCIS waiver approval for this two years home residency requirement. I realized later that USCIS is asking to submit all ever issued DS-2019, I-94, and J1 visa stamps if they are available. I am worried now if USCIS can denied my application because of this mistake. 

 

Thank you very much for your opinion.

 

I'm sure that they would just send a request for evidence. If not, you could always appeal their decision, and it would be most likely resolved from that. 

[Veronikac 15]

1 minute ago, dansea said:

I'm sure that they would just send a request for evidence. If not, you could always appeal their decision, and it would be most likely resolved from that. 

Thank you very much for your response. I hope that they will let me submit the paperwork if needed. It made me feel better to hear your opinion 🙂

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6 minutes ago, Veronikac said:

Thank you very much for your response. I hope that they will let me submit the paperwork if needed. It made me feel better to hear your opinion 🙂

Of course! I have had previous J-1 visas from years ago, and had a really difficult time trying to gather DS-2019s. I sought some legal advice, and the lawyer told me that they would most likely request more evidence. 

[Veronikac 15]

7 minutes ago, dansea said:

Of course! I have had previous J-1 visas from years ago, and had a really difficult time trying to gather DS-2019s. I sought some legal advice, and the lawyer told me that they would most likely request more evidence. 

Thank you. That is a useful information. I actually used a lawyer for the AOS filling. They seems experienced and did a very good job with the rest of the application. I just realized later on that these additional J1 visa documentation was missing in the application. They also told me that if USCIS need more info, they will ask for it. I was just afraid since I read that USCIS can denied the application when some initial evidence are missing. But I think (hope) it make sense that they will not denied the application just for this. 

Good luck with your application!

[Veronikac 15]

On 11/17/2020 at 1:59 PM, dansea said:

Of course! I have had previous J-1 visas from years ago, and had a really difficult time trying to gather DS-2019s. I sought some legal advice, and the lawyer told me that they would most likely request more evidence. 

Hi dansea,

 

I just wanted to ask you if you received some RFE or RFIE for the DS-2019s which you were no able to attached to the AOS package? USCIS received my AOS package on November 16 and I did not received any RFE so far.

 

Thank you!

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1 hour ago, Veronikac said:

Hi dansea,

 

I just wanted to ask you if you received some RFE or RFIE for the DS-2019s which you were no able to attached to the AOS package? USCIS received my AOS package on November 16 and I did not received any RFE so far.

 

Thank you!

Hey Veronikac, 

 

I haven't received a RFE. I don't really expect one for the DS-2019s, as I no longer have possession of them, and I submitted evidence from my J-1 sponsor to show that they also didn't have a copy of them. I did manage to get a letter from the company stating that I was not subject to the two year overseas residency, and that they are contactable if USCIS should require further information. 

I'm sure you're going to be fine though! 

[Veronikac 15]

4 minutes ago, dansea said:

Hey Veronikac, 

 

I haven't received a RFE. I don't really expect one for the DS-2019s, as I no longer have possession of them, and I submitted evidence from my J-1 sponsor to show that they also didn't have a copy of them. I did manage to get a letter from the company stating that I was not subject to the two year overseas residency, and that they are contactable if USCIS should require further information. 

I'm sure you're going to be fine though! 

Thank you for your quick answer! Good luck with your AOS.

 

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41 minutes ago, Veronikac said:

Thank you for your quick answer! Good luck with your AOS.

 

You too!