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[Van Kampen Investments Inc. Letterhead]
497(j)
May 7, 1999
Securities and Exchange Commission
450 Fifth Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20549
Re: Van Kampen Life Investment Trust
Rule 497(j) Filing (File Nos. 33-628 and 811-4424)
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Van Kampen Life Investment Trust (the "Registrant"), filed via EDGAR on
April 30, 1999, a copy of Post-Effective Amendment No. 27 to the Registration
Statement on Form N-1A (the "Registration Statement") complete with exhibits
filed therewith pursuant to Rule 485(b) of the General Rules and Regulations
(the "1933 Act Rules") of the Securities and Exchange Commission promulgated
under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and under
the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended.
In accordance with the provisions of Rule 497(j) of the 1933 Act Rules
this letter serves to certify that the prospectus contained in the Registration
Statement does not differ from that which would have been filed pursuant to Rule
497(c) of the Securities Act.
Should the staff have any questions regarding the foregoing, please do not
hesitate to call me at (630) 684-6774.
Very truly yours,
/s/ Nicholas Dalmaso
Nicholas Dalmaso
Assistant Secretary
