DV-2009 lottery question.

[onyeekwo@gmail.com]

I am currently in the USA on a visiting visa and I have 5 months to go. I applied for the dv-2009 in december and I understand results should start coming out this month. I was in the USA when I applied and used a USA address. I went back to the UK and returned. I am Nigerian.

I have been told if I get the lottery visa I will have to leave the USA and come back. Is this true, or can I just go straight for the interview and remain here if I pass?

Please let me know. Thanks.

[vinny]

15. MAY SELECTEES ADJUST THEIR STATUS WITH USCIS?

Yes, provided they are otherwise eligible to adjust status under the terms of Section 245 of the INA, selected individuals who are physically present in the United States may apply to the USCIS for adjustment of status to permanent resident. Applicants must ensure that USCIS can complete action on their cases, including processing of any overseas derivatives, before September 30, 2009, since on that date registrations for the DV-2009 program expire. No visa numbers for the DV-2009 program will be available after midnight EST on September 30, 2009 under any circumstances.