Is DS260 necessary for AOS?

[grace791684]

Hi,

I'm selected in DV 2017, but I have some questions.
My case number is 2017AS000001xx.
I think my case will be eligible to be dealt with in Oct. 2016.

First, do I need to file DS260 if I choose the AOS?
If yes, when should I submit it?
I graduate this semester, so I will apply for OPT next week.
If I submit DS260 before my OPT application, my OPT might be failed because of showing immigration intent that I submit DS260?

If I submit DS260 when my OPT is ready (July), will it be too late?
More importantly, I need to go back to my country for these documents for green card in Aug, and back in Sep.
Can I go back US with my F1 visa if I have already submitted DS 260?
Or I can submit DS 260 after I'm back US (Sep.)? will it be too late?

Second, when to submit I485 to USCIS?
When my number is current on the bulletin, then I can mail it to USCIS?
Or I can submit that even before my number is current on the visa bulletin?
Thank you.

 

[EmilyW]

Get yourself over to @Sm1smom's thread: http://forums.immigration.com/threads/dv-2017-aos-only.331328/

She knows everything about AOS!

 

[Sm1smom]

Get yourself over to @Sm1smom's thread: http://forums.immigration.com/threads/dv-2017-aos-only.331328/

She knows everything about AOS!

she knows everything? ........ no she doesn't know everything about AOS, but she tries