F1 student derivative on DV lottery

[NevadaLily 7]

Hi forum,

Asking thai question for a friend. Here is what they wrote to me:

"I was admitted to a US university and I intend to begin studying in the fall semester 2018. I have applied for a student visa (did not receive it yet, pending interview). I have also just learned that my father was selected in the DV lottery and intends to file DS260 applications for himself and our family sometime in the summer. I am 17 y.o. (we are from low-immigration country)
Generally I did not intend to remain in the US upon graduation, however, having been selected in the lottery may change things. What should I do? Should I let my father file my DS260 while in college here and then fly to my country for the interview?
Should I deter admission and pursue this potential green card through my father in my country?"
Could you please help/advise if anyone has similar experience? Thank you!

Edited May 22, 2018 by NevadaLily

[Roel 7,193]

I think this is more like personal decision you have to make, though.

[Jojo92122 1,924]

To qualify for the student visa, he needs to show his intent to return home at his interview and when he enters the country.

 

Here is the main problem that I see.  DV 2018 will be over on Sept. 30, 2018.  How is he going to enter the US in Fall 2018 on a non-immigrant student visa and explain he doesn't have immigrant intent and still file the DS-260 in time for the limited DV visas at the end of the fiscal year?

 

Defer admission.  File a DS-260 as a qualified derivative and get an immigration visa.  Pay the lower in-state tuition rather than international student tuition.  

It's simpler to settle his immigration status before starting school. 

 

 

Edited May 22, 2018 by Jojo92122