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I am under a J-1 visa without the "2 years residency", If I win the green card lottery, what status should I change it to?

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I am doing an internship in US under a J-1 visa without the "2 years residency", If I win the green card lottery, How can I change my status to not leave the US, and what is the status I should change it to?

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Carl Michael ShustermanImmigration AttorneyLos Angeles, CA ·
If you win the visa lottery, you will be able to adjust your status to permanent resident without leaving the US. Please see https://www.attorneyqna.com/legal-guides/ugc/how-to-adjust-your-status-to-permanent-resident
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