For those of you who are still waiting to do AOS for DV 2008, take a look at
http://www.uscis.gov/files/nativedocuments/MARCBOQA.pdf question #11.
It says "The Chicago Lockbox accepts all Diversity Visa filings within the fiscal year for which the applicant has been selected." So it looks like as long as you apply within the same fiscal year, you are ok. DV2009 winners will have to wait till Oct '08. So as per the above, all DV2008 cases could apply without waiting for the numbers to become current. Again, only my opinion, you are best to talk to an immigration attorney...
Thanks,
http://www.uscis.gov/files/nativedocuments/MARCBOQA.pdf question #11.
It says "The Chicago Lockbox accepts all Diversity Visa filings within the fiscal year for which the applicant has been selected." So it looks like as long as you apply within the same fiscal year, you are ok. DV2009 winners will have to wait till Oct '08. So as per the above, all DV2008 cases could apply without waiting for the numbers to become current. Again, only my opinion, you are best to talk to an immigration attorney...
Thanks,