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

www.uscis.gov/greencard

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You and your derivatives may only receive a DV through the end of the specific fiscal year for which you were selected.  

USCIS cannot approve any DV adjustment application after September 30 of the relevant fiscal year.  Beginning 

 

October 1, USCIS must deny any DV adjustment application that remains pending from the prior fiscal year.

USCIS cannot guarantee that it will be able to adjudicate your application before the end of a fiscal year.  Therefore, you 

are encouraged to file as soon as you are eligible.