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I don't mean to be a killjoy, but it is possible (probable) that the available visas will be exhausted before your number comes up. You shouldn't give up hope, but you should also steel yourself for disappointment (prepare for the worst, hope for the best). Good luck to all.

I agree with LucyMO that you should carefully read previous posts before asking questions that have been answered many times before... That being said, I have a few spare minutes this morning, so You can't file in October yet, if your number is AS60**. If you file before your number is...

Hello. Although I have a Bachelor's of Science, a Master's of Science, and a PhD obtained from US schools, I was still advised to obtain a copy of my high school diploma (by a USCIS official on the hotline). I wrote to my high school and asked for a certified copy, just in case anyone would...

Messyleen, somehow I missed your questions until now. Since it's been several months, I'm guessing that your case has been addressed. If not, please ask your questions again in a separate thread. As for a quick answer, it's still early for DV2008, so you have time. Depending on your case...

Sawasdee. I'm from Thailand, although I spent most of my life in the United States (but never with immigrant status). I won DV2006 and did AOS (my detailed experiences are posted on this forum, if you search under researcher20). Your number is really, really high for AOS and I think your...

I hate to sound harsh, but I can't believe you've done nothing since I responded to your PM a month ago. You will need to really hurry to get everything in on time now. Others have already responded very well to your questions, but I want to emphasize one thing. There are two sets of fees...

Hello. As you suspect, your case number is very high and it is unlikely that you will receive a second letter. If the number progression differs from previous years, you might get a letter for an interview for September but historically, your chances are not good. Of course, you should not...

Hello. I was not in exactly the same situation as you, but perhaps close enough. I did AOS for DV2006, while I was in the US on an H1B. I was told that if you are legally in the US and in status, then you are eligible for AOS. You should verify this for yourself, of course. Anyway, a...

Did you really mean DV2008? If so, then your number can't be current yet, as DV2008 doesn't start until October 2007. The numbers in the current bulletins are still for DV2007. Good luck to all.

In all honesty, your post is very difficult to understand but I will attempt to answer your questions (check facts elsewhere, too, since I may be wrong): --I believe that you must be 18 at the time of application if you are the primary applicant, not just at your interview date. Can anyone...

Hello. It would be to your advantage to do serious research on this forum. If you search this forum for threads containing "AOS", you will find many very detailed postings, giving you every step in the process. Two DV2006 AOSers are BarbaraLamb and myself. My detailed process is described at...

It's too early to estimate when your number will be current for DV2008, since it hasn't started yet. Your number is rather high, though, and it is possible your number will not come up. You can look at past history to get an idea, but if next year is anything like DV2006 or DV2007, the...

Sawasdee/hello. I hate to be the bearer of bad news but your number is pretty high. If next year is anything like this or last year, your case number will not be reached. Of course, you should NOT give up hope but your best bet is to do prepare for CP, if your number is called. I won DVD2006...

You'll get a letter from KCC telling you that they are aware of your intent to file for AOS. They will NOT tell you when to file AOS. You should wait until your number is current to file. However, make sure you prepare your forms well in advance (especially since your number is on the higer...

You don't need a lawyer unless you encounter some bad luck. I filed the AOS package myself and only hired a lawyer after 3 months of silence from USCIS (no problems with my forms but case was ignored for several months). You don't need a lawyer but a competent lawyer may help expedite your...

Would you do CP or AOS? I did AOS and found that my immigration lawyer was able to help expedite my interview schedule (he basically kept writing letters until I was scheduled for an interview). Anyway, if you do AOS, you should consult the best immigration lawyer you can find and see what...

You can check the current numbers at the link below: http://www.travel.state.gov/visa/frvi/bulletin/bulletin_1360.html Based on the past few years results, your case number will not be current until about June 2008. You should search this forum for as many experiences as possible in AOS and...

I called the USCIS hotline a few times to ask about this (I have a BS, MS, and PhD from US universities) and was told that having proof of high school graduation is safest, even if you have other higher degrees. I was told it depends on who conducts the interview and how bureaucratic the person...

You can check on the priority rank progression at the following website: http://www.travel.state.gov/visa/frvi/bulletin/bulletin_1360.html if you are doing AOS, please read the past experiences posted by past AOSers, like Barbara and me (detailed accounts of what we did). In short, you...

This is the age of identity theft, so it's better to have strangers know less about you, rather than more. I haven't heard of any horror stories involving stolen case numbers but it's better to be safe than sorry. (Especially since knowing the case number exactly won't do any good for the...