I think it's better to include all the i20s that have been issued to you. I did change my program major once, and I'll also include that.
DV 2026 AOS (Adjustment of Status) Process Only
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Hello,
My case number is AS 6XX. I filed my Form I-485 on October 7 and completed my biometrics appointment on November 10. I am currently waiting for the interview.
On September 2, I received my 2NL from KCC. Based on previous discussions and shared experiences, I noticed that some applicants were advised to submit the DS-260. I would like to ask whether you would recommend that I complete and submit the DS-260 at this point.
My attorney said that I can submit the DS-260 for the purpose of notifying KCC that I am pursuing my Diversity Visa case through Adjustment of Status (AOS).
Has anyone been in a similar situation—submitting the DS-260 after already filing the I-485—and could share their experience?
Thank you very much for your guidance.
My case number is AS 6XX. I filed my Form I-485 on October 7 and completed my biometrics appointment on November 10. I am currently waiting for the interview.
On September 2, I received my 2NL from KCC. Based on previous discussions and shared experiences, I noticed that some applicants were advised to submit the DS-260. I would like to ask whether you would recommend that I complete and submit the DS-260 at this point.
My attorney said that I can submit the DS-260 for the purpose of notifying KCC that I am pursuing my Diversity Visa case through Adjustment of Status (AOS).
Has anyone been in a similar situation—submitting the DS-260 after already filing the I-485—and could share their experience?
Thank you very much for your guidance.
I am planning to submit the DS-260 with AOS process included. But still waiting to see someone having interviews this month.
2026SA22xx
New Member
I see, thank you!
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
Yes, we've had instances of DS260 form being submitted after AOS package submission.
desang_lkit
New Member
I am a DV winner for Asia residing in Asia with case number 18000. My daughter is the US on full scholarship on f1 visa with graduation date of May 2028. Her f1 visa sticker is valid till August 6th, 2026 and she will not be able to enter the United States without a valid visa or green card if she were to leave the United States for interview after her visa expires. Do you suggest:
1. She files for form I-485 before receiving 2NL ? or
2. Wait to come with me for interview abroad? or
3. Renew her f1 visa coming abroad?
I am worried if she has to go abroad and her documents are not ready in time for her college or if it coincides with her exams.
1. She files for form I-485 before receiving 2NL ? or
2. Wait to come with me for interview abroad? or
3. Renew her f1 visa coming abroad?
I am worried if she has to go abroad and her documents are not ready in time for her college or if it coincides with her exams.
Hi, thank you for all the helpful DV AOS information you’ve shared.
I wanted to ask a quick question regarding the DV $330 fee. I’m in the U.S. and pursuing Adjustment of Status. I mailed a USPS money order for the $330 fee on 12/24 but later realized I did not include a return envelope for the receipt. My case number is AS21906, and the money order has not been cashed yet. The case number and identifying information were written on the money order, and I have kept the receipt.
I wanted to check whether this would be an issue or if I should simply wait. I appreciate your guidance.
Thank you again.
I wanted to ask a quick question regarding the DV $330 fee. I’m in the U.S. and pursuing Adjustment of Status. I mailed a USPS money order for the $330 fee on 12/24 but later realized I did not include a return envelope for the receipt. My case number is AS21906, and the money order has not been cashed yet. The case number and identifying information were written on the money order, and I have kept the receipt.
I wanted to check whether this would be an issue or if I should simply wait. I appreciate your guidance.
Thank you again.
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
1. As your derivative, your daughter cannot file for AOS until after you have entered the US and admitted as a LPR.
2. She may get stuck and not be able to return to the US to complete her studies.
3. A new F1 will likely not be approved considering she has demonstrated an immigrant intent with the DS260 form submitted on her behalf.
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
Wait for now. After the money order gets gets cashed, email the KCC to explain you forgot to include the SASE envelope and request a copy of your receipt by email.
desang_lkit
New Member
Hello, thank you so much for your response!
I had a few more follow up questions:
1. Given that my daughter cannot apply for AOS until after I enter the United States and admitted as a LPR, we are worried that if she were to apply for AOS later on it would be after the September 30th deadline for the year and would no longer be able to apply. Do you suggest we wait for that? And do you have any idea what the time frame of obtaining by LPR would look like?
2. Since her f1 visa is valid until August 4th, if the interview was scheduled for example early July, would she be able to safely fly out and give enough time to get the passport back so that in the case of delay or rejection she still has her f1 visa for entry.
3. Can I request KCC for a status update? To ask if anything is missing to schedule the interview.
Again thank you so much for your time and work!
Hi there! I read multiple threads on this forum but I couldn't quite find an answer to my question:
1) My girlfriend came to the states via U4U and her status expires 02/22/26, she won the DV lottery with EU24XX, applied for AOS and we already attended the biometrics appointment (11/21/2025) but still haven't received the interview date.
My question is, with the current pause in DV lottery, I am worried that we may not have the green card issued prior to the end of her legal status, does waiting for the interview grant her any "legality"? How should we proceed in this case?
Thank you so much!
1) My girlfriend came to the states via U4U and her status expires 02/22/26, she won the DV lottery with EU24XX, applied for AOS and we already attended the biometrics appointment (11/21/2025) but still haven't received the interview date.
My question is, with the current pause in DV lottery, I am worried that we may not have the green card issued prior to the end of her legal status, does waiting for the interview grant her any "legality"? How should we proceed in this case?
Thank you so much!
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Hi Shelley, I had also made the same mistake. I forgot to include the SASE when I sent the payment. But a few days after the check got cashed, I got an email from KCC with a stamped copy of the receipt. I mailed it out on 12/13/25, they received and cashed it on 12/17 and emailed the receipt to me on 12/22. And I also just received the 2NL yesterday. So dont worry, I think you should be fine. Email KCC If you don't receive anything in in the next 10-12 days.
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
1. Your daughter will not be eligible to apply as your derivative after September 30th since the FY will already be over. Your option at that point will be to apply to sponsor her via family based process which could take anywhere between two to four years to complete, and she’ll need to continue to maintain a valid status during that process.
2. Admission or re-admission to the US is not guaranteed. She stands the risk of being denied admission at the POE on a NIV due to her declared immigrant intent.
3. You can always email the KCC for a status update. However emailing to ask if anything is missing is a redundant ask IMO as all they need from you is the DS260 form which you already submitted, they do not need anything else from selectees.
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
If current status expires while waiting for case adjudication, she’ll roll into what is known as adjustment pending which allows her to remain in the US without accruing an illegal presence until case adjudication or before the end of the FY (whichever comes first).
p.s. “my girlfriend” and “we” already attended the biometric interview do not quite provide an accurate representation in this case considering a girlfriend/boyfriend cannot have a derivative. For future reference, providing a disjointed picture could impact the response you get.
Thank you for your response!
Sorry for any confusion, my girlfriend is the only one getting the GC, she is not a derivative.
I have 1 more question, do you know if DV AOS are following the same schedule as family-based AOS? Our FO is Chicago and they seem to take a long time (even judging that it has been 6 weeks since biometrics)
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
In general, DV based AOS applications follow an expedited timeline process due to the FY sunset factor attached to them, they do not follow they typical family or employment processing timeline. (You can get an idea of the processing Timeline for DV based AOS applications by taking a look at some of the past Timeline spreadsheets put together in this forum for monitoring DV based AOS applications). However as of now, DV based AOS applications are currently facing an adjudication "pause" effective Dec. 19th - see the Pause Memo to learn more about this. We have no idea as to when the "pause" will be lifted.