Somebody PMed me about this (you can come out if you want
) and I decided to share the response here as others may benefit from it as well.
I'll be current in Jan 2014, but as you can see in my signature I already filed my I-485. The question is whether that is OK or I could only file one month ahead of becoming current, which would be Dec 1st.
"The Memo" states:
PM-602-0088 said:
As soon as a Visa Bulletin is published with advance notification of DV visa availability, then an individual with a rank cu-off number that is lower than that specified in the advance notification section may file for adjustment and the application will be considered as timely filed.
Source:
USCIS Policy Memo PM-602-0088, Page 3
I quoted the above section in my Cover Letter. It is interesting that the example "the Memo" gives exactly lines up with my situation:
PM-602-0088 said:
If, for example, an ISO is reviewing a case filed on November 15, 2012, a review of the latest published Visa Bulletin (i.e., the December 2012 Visa Bulletin, which was published on November 7, 2012) would be required to confirm that the adjustment application was not prematurely filed. As long as the applicant's DV rank number fell below the January rank cut-off numbers listed in the advance notification section of the December Visa Bulletin, the individual is eligible to file as of November 7 and the DV visa will be deemed, for purposed of eligibility to file under 8 CFR 245.1(a), to have been available at the time of filing the Form I-485 adjustment application.
Source: Page 4
As you can see, as soon as the Visa Bulletin is published and shows that you'll be current at some point, even if more than 2 months from the date of the release, you are eligible to file!
Good luck to everybody!
I will share it with you whether my file is actually accepted or not.