Hi all,
I am writing to seek clarification and advice regarding a unique situation I find myself in. I have recently been selected for the Green Card program for the fiscal year 2024. As a Sri Lankan citizen, I had applied for the green card while residing in Sri Lanka back in October 2022. However, I am currently in the United Kingdom, where I arrived on 19th of January 2023 to accompany my husband, who is pursuing an MSc degree. Our planned duration of stay in the UK is until the 28th of May 2024, which coincides with the expiry date of our current visa.
Prior to our arrival in the United Kingdom, we had submitted an application for Skill migration in Australia based on my husband's occupation. However, we received the formal invitation after relocating to the UK. Subsequently, we lodged our NSW skilled migration 190 visa application on the 17th of April 2023 and are currently awaiting its grant.
To further complicate matters, I recently received the exciting news of my selection in the DV Program 2024.
I have some issues that I would appreciate clarification on:
1. Considering our present visa period, which is expired on the 28th of May 2024, is it possible for us to attend the DV programme interview in the UK?
2. Could the fact that we have applied for an Australian Skill migration visa pose any issues or concerns for our Green Card lottery application?
I kindly request your assistance in addressing these concerns as they are crucial to our future plans and await your prompt response.
I am writing to seek clarification and advice regarding a unique situation I find myself in. I have recently been selected for the Green Card program for the fiscal year 2024. As a Sri Lankan citizen, I had applied for the green card while residing in Sri Lanka back in October 2022. However, I am currently in the United Kingdom, where I arrived on 19th of January 2023 to accompany my husband, who is pursuing an MSc degree. Our planned duration of stay in the UK is until the 28th of May 2024, which coincides with the expiry date of our current visa.
Prior to our arrival in the United Kingdom, we had submitted an application for Skill migration in Australia based on my husband's occupation. However, we received the formal invitation after relocating to the UK. Subsequently, we lodged our NSW skilled migration 190 visa application on the 17th of April 2023 and are currently awaiting its grant.
To further complicate matters, I recently received the exciting news of my selection in the DV Program 2024.
I have some issues that I would appreciate clarification on:
1. Considering our present visa period, which is expired on the 28th of May 2024, is it possible for us to attend the DV programme interview in the UK?
2. Could the fact that we have applied for an Australian Skill migration visa pose any issues or concerns for our Green Card lottery application?
I kindly request your assistance in addressing these concerns as they are crucial to our future plans and await your prompt response.