Legal Question in Immigration Law in California

i am on H14 visa and my husband is on H4. i won the DV lottery 2011. when should i send I-485? i asked some lawyers. some of them told me i should fill it and send it as soon as possible and some said i should send it on Oct. 1st. which one is correct? i am confused and nervous. please help me!


Asked on 5/19/10, 1:49 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Luba Smal Smal Immigration Law Office

You can't file the I-485 prior to October 1st. It will be rejected by the USCIS. You can't file the I-485 as soon as possible after October 1st. You can file the I-485 only when your DV lottery priority date (case number) becomes current.

If you require assistance with adjustment of status through DV Lottery, please email. I have assisted several clients in similar situations.

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Answered on 5/24/10, 3:27 pm


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