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I'm asking for my brother. I'm a US Citizen

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I would like to seek your expert guidance regarding my current U.S. immigration situation. I have been selected in the FY2025 H-1B visa lottery, and my petition has already been filed with USCIS by my sponsoring agency. I am currently outside the United States and scheduled to begin employment under H-1B status on October 1, 2025, pending approval and visa stamping. However, just yesterday, I checked my Diversity Visa (DV) 2026 portal and was notified that I have been randomly selected for further processing under the DV program for fiscal year 2026 (Oct 1, 2025 – Sept 30, 2026). Given the time-sensitive and exclusive nature of both immigration processes, I would appreciate your advice on: How to proceed without jeopardizing either path; Whether to prioritize DV consular processing or continue with the H-1B process as planned; The feasibility and risk of adjusting status from H-1B to permanent resident if I choose to enter the U.S. under H-1B before my DV case is processed. I want to ensure that I follow the most strategic and legally sound route without invalidating either opportunity. Thank you for your time and insights.