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It's really up to you. You can risk and go traveling, but I wouldn't do it if I were you. Another thing, even if you'll be able to get a F-1 stamp, USCIS later may decide that you had a "preconceived intent" (you can google it, but it technically rule applies for first 30-60 days) and...

You may face a problem with renewing your visa in August. The officer at consulate will know that you're a lottery winner and may deny you a non-immigrant visa. You don't really need to renew your visa. As long you're in status and do not want to travel outside US, you should be fine.

I read on previous year threads that medical exams are valid for 1 year. But if at the time of the interview it is less than a half a year, they will issue visa with duration equal to the validity of the medical exam. Assuming that you can take the exam relatively fast (have all immunizations)...

1. You SHOULD send DSP-122, 2 photo, barcode (if you have it) to KCC as soon as possible. This way you notify them that you're planning to proceed with your case number. You also should send a $440 to DOS, but you can wait with it. Though you will need a payment receipt when you'll be...

Hi lordmuggins, I'm in the same boat. Also sent everything possible to the Kentucky center. Just in case. I did sent the application with FedEx 2day deliver. Express Mail has the same cost, but sometimes they deliver (as in my case with fee payment) next day.

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