Can I apply for Diversity Visa program (GC lottery) while my L1A is being processed

[JhonDoe1]

Hello,

My L1A application is being processed. Does anybody know if it's OK to apply for the 2015 Diversity Visa program (DV-2015), while my L1A visa is being processed? Can it affect the decision on L1A processing?

Thanks in advance,
Doe

[Xris74]

Hello,

My L1A application is being processed. Does anybody know if it's OK to apply for the 2015 Diversity Visa program (DV-2015), while my L1A visa is being processed? Can it affect the decision on L1A processing?

Thanks in advance,
Doe

I don't think they will check if you have a DV application being processed on your behalf to deny your L1A application, but it wouldn't be an issue since L1 visas are under the doctrine of dual intent.

From Wiki: "Basis for (L1) visa denial: A consular officer may deny the issuance of an L-1 visa in cases where the officer determines the U.S. company that filed the L-1 petition may not be qualified, or that the parent, subsidiary, affiliate or branch outside the United States is not qualified or does not intend to continue in business after L-1 visa issuance, or that USCIS approved the petition based on a fraud committed by the company or the visa applicant, or that the applicant is ineligible for that class of visa under section 212(a) of the Immigration and Naturalization Act. In addition, the consular officer may request that the underlying petition be reconsidered by USCIS."