Bred John
Oct 5, 2023
Applying for diversity lottery while asylum case is pending
I entered the US on a tourist visa and applied for asylum after four months. However, the customs officer stamped my I-94 to allow me to stay for only one month. Have I violated my status? Can I apply for the diversity lottery and adjust my status if I win?
#dvLottery #asylum #greenCard #status #win #apply
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so ElsOct 5, 2023
if he allowed you to stay only one month and you applied for asylum 4 months later then you are not eligible for lottery unfortunately.
Bred JohnOct 6, 2023
@so Els thank you for the answer.
Alex BOct 6, 2023
if you win the lottery, you can request volunteer departure. it will cancel you unlawful presence. Then you can apply for green card from home country. Your total unlawful stay shall not exceed 1 year.
Bred JohnOct 7, 2023
@Alex B that is interesting. Since my asylum case is real, I can't travel my home country. Thank you for your answer.
coe kippeOct 16, 2023
@Bred John you could travel to a neighboring country
