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Won GC lottery but didn't use. Could this affect chances of getting K1 visa?

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kat loves matt   0

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Hi all,

About ten years ago after finishing high school, I applied for the green card lottery and wound up being one of the lucky people to be selected. Shortly after wining, my mother became seriously ill and I was unable to take it up as I had to stay in Australia and care for her.

I'm now in a relationship with an American. We plan to become engaged at Christmas and apply for the K1 visa.

Does anyone know if my being awarded - but not being able to take up the original visa will harm my chances at being awarded the K1? I'm worried that it will go against me when applying for this new visa.

Thanks.

Our Timeline

December 31st, 2007: Engaged!

November 4th, 2008: Received official confirmation that first K1 packet has been received by USCIS.

January 20th, 2009: Received NOA2, confirming that the K1 petition has been approved.

February 10th, 2009: Kat receives Packet 3 from Sydney consulate.

February 18th, 2009: Medical Exam.

March 4th, 2009: Medical exam results received.

March 30th, 2009: Kat mails out Packet 3 to consulate (11:45pm!)

April 7th, 2009: Received Packet 4. Interview scheduled for April 21st at 9am.

April 21st, 2009: Visa Interview @ Sydney Consulate. PASSED!!! :)

May 21st, 2009: POE @ SFO.

July 11th, 2009: Married.

August 13th, 2009: Filed for AOS.

August 20th, 2009: Received NOAs for I-485 & I-765

September 19, 2009: Biometrics Interview

October 3rd, 2009: Received EAD card in mail.

November 24th, 2009: Received Welcome Notice & 2yr PRC!!

September 21st, 2011: Filed I-751 for 10 year PRC

July 3rd, 2012: Received 10 year PRC in mail.

August 27th, 2012: Filed N-400.

August 29th, 2012: N-400 Application received by Arizona service center.

September 4th, 2012: Electronic notice received confirming receipt of application.

October 24th, 2012: Biometrics appointment

December 19th, 2012: Interview letter received. Interview set for January 23rd, 2013.

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milimelo   4,413

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The fact that you were one of the winners, but did not follow through, means nothing. It's as though it did not happen as you never filed for the GC or went to the interview.

Good luck on your visa journey!

ROC 2009
Naturalization 2010

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