Form i-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status

Additional Categories

Diversity Visa Program

Certain foreign nationals who were selected in the Diversity Visa (DV) lottery (“selectee”) for the current fiscal year 

may apply for adjustment of status.  Your selection letter, provided by DOS, confirms that you may qualify to apply for 

adjustment under this category.

Derivative applicants may file in this category only if they were listed as derivative family members in the principal’s DV 

lottery application.

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You may file Form I-485 only when a visa is immediately available.  For information on visa availability for DV 

applicants, visit the USCIS website at