Can I apply for DV while doing the F-1 reinstatement process?

There is a danger that if you are applying for an I-485 adjustment of status during the time that you are seeking F-1 reinstatement, U.S.C.I.S. may check the system and deny the F-1 reinstatement request on grounds that you are an intending immigrant. If you intend to consular process your DV application instead of seeking adjustment of status, such would not come to the attention of U.S.C.I.S. I assume that you were just selected and so will have until September 30 of next year for completion of your DV immigration application. If you are thinking of a later adjustment, you may wish to delay the I-485 application at this time even if your number is current to await the result of the reinstatement request. Due to the limitations of the Lawyers.com Forums, Alan Lee, Esq.'s (the "Firm") participation in responding to questions posted herein does not constitute legal advice, nor legal representation of the person or entity posting a question. No Attorney/Client relationship is or shall be construed to be created hereby. The information provided herein by the Firm is general, and requires that the poster obtain specific legal advice from an attorney. The poster shall not rely upon the information provided herein as legal advice nor as the basis for making any decisions of legal consequence.