Request information from Sm1smom: my brother who is going to complete his high school in May 2025, can he apply for DV 2026 as its application date is this year ? I am confused do they see the HS completion date at the time of applying or at the time of filing the AOS application (after the DV results)
DV 2026 AOS (Adjustment of Status) Process Only
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SusieQQQ
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High school must be completed at the time of interview. Actually technically it can be even after that as long as before the end of the FY as they can put you on AP pending completion.
High School Education or Equivalent:
(1) (U) You must adjudicate the DV applicant’s qualifications under this requirement. This information is not needed to enter the DV program or apply for a visa under the DV program, but the applicant must meet this requirement by the end of the fiscal year in which selected. If the applicant does not meet the requirement at the visa interview, you should refuse the case under INA 203(c). If the applicant presents evidence of completion of high school before the end of the fiscal year, and visas are still available for the region, you may overcome the refusal.
High School Education or Equivalent:
(1) (U) You must adjudicate the DV applicant’s qualifications under this requirement. This information is not needed to enter the DV program or apply for a visa under the DV program, but the applicant must meet this requirement by the end of the fiscal year in which selected. If the applicant does not meet the requirement at the visa interview, you should refuse the case under INA 203(c). If the applicant presents evidence of completion of high school before the end of the fiscal year, and visas are still available for the region, you may overcome the refusal.
DV2026 is now open and in the questions :
12. What is the highest level of education you have achieved, as of today?
You must have a minimum of a high school diploma reflecting the completion of a full course of study (vocation schools or equivalency degrees are not acceptable) or be a skilled worker in an occupation that requires at least two years of training or experience to qualify (visit http://www.onetonline.org/ to see if your occupation qualifies) for a Diversity Visa.
as my brother is still in 12th grade what should we select ?
12. What is the highest level of education you have achieved, as of today?
| Primary school only |
| High School, no degree |
| High School degree |
| Vocational School |
| Some University Courses |
| University Degree |
| Some Graduate Level Courses |
| Master's Degree |
| Some Doctorate Level Courses |
| Doctorate Degree |
You must have a minimum of a high school diploma reflecting the completion of a full course of study (vocation schools or equivalency degrees are not acceptable) or be a skilled worker in an occupation that requires at least two years of training or experience to qualify (visit http://www.onetonline.org/ to see if your occupation qualifies) for a Diversity Visa.
as my brother is still in 12th grade what should we select ?
SusieQQQ
Well-Known Member
High school no degree is accurate as of entry time
they understand that people can get new /complete qualifications between entering DV and their interview, if they are selected. He only needs to have completed high school as of the date he actually has an interview for a DV visa.
please rename it to something else soon there will be a thread with the same name to help AOSer so it will be mixed with yours instead I suggestion you give it some other name like DV2026 application process and the like