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    Hypothetical question - IV petition pending, DV winner

    Hi all, I currently have a IV petition pending (likely to be adjudicated in 3-4 months) that is employer sponsored. Say for example I win DV 2015, with a low number, could I proceed with that over proceeding to file I-485 upon IV petition approval? The reason why I ask, is that it just feels...
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    Investing/Stock trading on R-1 Visa

    Hi there, I'm an R-1 visa holder with a SSN. But, I want to make some investments (options trading). Perhaps a few trades a month, but nothing too extreme. Not much in dollar amounts, likely under $10k Do you know if I'm likely to receive issues? I understand e*trade will send me a 1099...
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    May 15 ex-winner; anyone had immigration issues?

    Hi I was a May 15 selectee before the re-draw and wasn't re-selected in July. I'm on a valid US visa, but I'll be heading out of the country for a week over Xmas. Has anyone encountered immigration issues getting back into the US using your visa, i.e.; they decide you've shown 'immigrant...
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    It's official - 2012 invalidated.. redraw

    Hey guys Sad news for some.. (including me) http://www.dvlottery.state.gov/ They're officially calling a redraw..
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    2012 winner: Forms filed.. next steps..?

    Hey all I'm a little confused by how the order from here on goes. This is my guess; please correct or advise? :-) Thanks! - Forms for AOS sent to KCC [done.. should I email them to confirm my docs are OK?] - I will receive some kind of 'confirmation' NL or e-NL [not yet..] - Pay the...
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    DV-2012 AOS - What is my next step?

    Hey all, I won DV-2012 with a 2012EU00003XXX number, so pretty low. I am in the USA under a new 3 year R-1 visa, so I am going to file for an AOS. I have completed: - Cover note - Online NL & Barcode Sheet - DSP-122 (and Addendum explaining education fulfillment regarding "College, no...
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    Help!! What is my "course of study" for HS?

    1. What did you say was your foreign "Course of Study" for your High School? 2. For the "Degree or Diploma" columns did you put in YES/NO? 3. For an incomplete college degree, would you list this in DS-0230 Q33? 4. In DSP-122, what does "College, No Degree" mean? Is it possible to 'complete'...
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    How do you note the Addendum?

    Hey How have you guys done the Addendum on forms? For example in DS-0230 Q35 (past visits in the USA) did you list the last 2 on the form, then note "See Addendum".. OR did you simply note See Addendum at the beginning line? M
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    College, No Degree?

    Hey there I completed 2 years of my 4yr Bachelors of Science. However, I didn't receive any formal certification for this (I technically 'dropped out') In DSP-122 should I therefore choose "High School Diploma" or "College, No Degree". And also, below in 6b, is "Degree(s) or Cert...
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    Quick Q regarding Education/Employment on DSP-122/DS-0230

    Hey guys: Being from the UK, I've completed GCE/VCE A-levels. And 2.5 years of college (incomplete, no accreditation.. but can be completed if I wish) - How do you guys use N/A. Do you enter this for *every* field that does not count, or just the main section(s), ie: children) DSP-122...
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    DV-2012 winner.. couple of questions re: next step

    Hey guys So I've been selected in DV-2012 with a low number (EU in the low 3000s). I recently changed status to another visa, so I'm in the US for at least the next few years. So I'm more than likely taking the AOS route. But I have a few questions.. I'll put them in one post: - I'm...
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