Not late at all!!
Hello,
I checked last year during the month of May and June and it said I was not selected for the DV 2012. For some reason I had the urge to check again this past week and I found out that my name got picked at the end of July. I did not receive a letter via mail even though my address is up to date. Great news that I got selected but on the downfall I am a little late on the process. Ive been researching a lot of I still have time and what the process is. Luckily my number is not current until March. I express shipped the DS-122 (indicating BCIS) + barcode + 2 photos to KCC so I still have to wait for their reply.
My question is, do I still have time do file all the necessary documents on time or is it most likely that by the time I am done doing everything the visas might run out?
Also, as I am currently on a H1B living in the US I noted that I wanted AOS on the form sent to KCC. What should be my next step? which one usually takes longer to process?
Thank for all the help.
Congratulations (very much...if this is in fact English!) - Congratulations very much! I wish I found out about mine TODAY not last July too!
1. No one received letter by mail. When entering for DV2012 - the website made it clear that there would be no letters in the mail, so nothing got lost.
2. You are NOT AT ALL late...the program just started in October 2011 and will end in September. Only a few have been issued with their GC's so far. Since your number is not current till March, I think you (coincidentally) are doing things just at the right time...!
3. I really think that you do have time...the only other major thing left is your medicals. (assuming you have no police records and have never been arrested in the USA etc)
To the best of my memory, the next would be:
KCC will confirm your intention to adjust status via email that you provided them. For those who do not provide emails, they receive via snail mail.
KCC will also be sending you an original stamped receipt for the $440 (assuming that you sent it, otherwise you will need to send that amount per person)
In the mean time, you can be doing your medicals with a civil surgeon.
By March 1 - am sure you will have your application package ready...there is a forum for AOS step by step...which has more details...
Am happy for you, and welcome to the forum!