Adjustment of Status in the United States
When the Diversity Visa Selectee is Already in the U.S.
How do I find out if I can Adjust Status if I am in the United States?
To determine whether or not you may adjust status to obtain permanent residence through the Diversity Immigrant Program, while physically present in the United States (U.S.), learn more on the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) website. The option to adjust status in the U.S. may not be available to all applicants.
I am Eligible to Adjust Status, Now What do I do?
If USCIS confirms your eligibility to adjust status you should print this message and take it to your local USCIS office. USCIS will provide instructions on how to proceed. It will not be necessary for you to contact the Kentucky Consular Center (KCC) for any further information or instructions if you are eligible and apply to adjust status in the U.S.
If USCIS determines that you are eligible to adjust status you will be required to pay a non-refundable diversity visa fee directly to the Department of State. This fee is assessed to cover the cost incurred by the Department in running the DV Program and is separate from any fees you will need to pay USCIS as part of your adjustment application. You must pay the diversity visa fee for yourself and for each member of your immediate family who plans to adjust status with you in the U.S.
From the instructions it is clear if you are in US you have to pay DV fee (375$) and then file your i485 with supporting evidence
When the Diversity Visa Selectee is Already in the U.S.
How do I find out if I can Adjust Status if I am in the United States?
To determine whether or not you may adjust status to obtain permanent residence through the Diversity Immigrant Program, while physically present in the United States (U.S.), learn more on the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) website. The option to adjust status in the U.S. may not be available to all applicants.
I am Eligible to Adjust Status, Now What do I do?
If USCIS confirms your eligibility to adjust status you should print this message and take it to your local USCIS office. USCIS will provide instructions on how to proceed. It will not be necessary for you to contact the Kentucky Consular Center (KCC) for any further information or instructions if you are eligible and apply to adjust status in the U.S.
If USCIS determines that you are eligible to adjust status you will be required to pay a non-refundable diversity visa fee directly to the Department of State. This fee is assessed to cover the cost incurred by the Department in running the DV Program and is separate from any fees you will need to pay USCIS as part of your adjustment application. You must pay the diversity visa fee for yourself and for each member of your immediate family who plans to adjust status with you in the U.S.
From the instructions it is clear if you are in US you have to pay DV fee (375$) and then file your i485 with supporting evidence