Q: It is possible apply for an immigrant visa after I applied to the online dv lottery and I’m waiting to know the results?
I want to join the dv lottery but I also have an immigrant visa I should apply for. Can I try both the ways?
A: It is possible to apply for an immigrant visa while awaiting the results of the dv lottery. Applying for an immigrant visa should not adversely affect your dv lottery submission. If you win the dv lottery, then you can apply for your green card. If you are able to obtain your green card via the dv lottery, then your permanent resident status would eradicate the need for the immigrant visa. However, if, while awaiting the dv lottery results, your petition for an immigrant visa is approved, then you may use that visa and proceed to apply for your green card (dependent on the availability/eligibility to adjust under the immigrant visa category). Even while awaiting the results of the dv lottery, applying for an immigrant visa, if you're eligible to do so, may provide you an alternative avenue to obtain your green card should you not win the dv lottery.
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