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January 22, 2021 at 7:10 pm
Brit is trump’s health insurance proclamation still in effect or it’s blocked
January 22, 2021 at 8:02 pm
It is coming back into effect – so when interviews start it will probably be required.
January 23, 2021 at 11:32 am
So is it ok if my sponsor states in his i-34 that he will buy me health insurance once i get there.
January 22, 2021 at 8:08 pm
Hi Brit , my sister jus realized that she has won the DVlottery for 2021 and wanted to fill the CEAC , she can’t go through , the CEAC is giving her an error , is there a way which I can send you her congratulation letter and you may try it from your end please.
January 22, 2021 at 8:09 pm
Dear britsimon, thank very much for you help. I send the email to kcc about submition of supporting documets hear below kcc respons pls.make clear. Thank you.
Thank you for your inquiry.
Your DS-260 has been processed. You should have received, or will soon receive, an email from the Kentucky Consular Center giving you instructions to complete in order for your case to continue processing. Please follow the instructions in the email. Interviews are scheduled numerically based on case numbers that have completed processing. Please refer to the visa bulletin at travel.state.gov to locate the current numbers being processed. This bulletin is updated after the 15th day of each month. Once an interview date has been scheduled, you will receive notification via email to check dvlottery.state.gov.
Scheduling for the DV 2021 program year has not yet begun. Please monitor Travel.State.gov for updates. Selectees will be notified by an email to the address they provided to check the Entrant Status Check (ESC) website as soon as an interview is scheduled. KCC cannot provide information as to when an interview date may become available for your case. Interviews are scheduled numerically according to assigned case numbers which have completed processing. The Department of State designates how many interviews will be scheduled each month according to visa availability. You may refer to the visa bulletin at travel.state.gov for the list of current numbers. This information is updated on the 15th day of each month thereafter. Please remember that selection for participation in the Diversity Visa Program is not a guarantee of a visa or of a visa interview.
In order for the Kentucky Consular Center to assist with inquiries regarding a specific Diversity Visa (DV) case, you must provide the Principal Applicant’s full name, complete case number, and date of birth in the following format (MMDDYYYY) as entered on the original entry. Please remember that the Kentucky Consular Center does not have the authority to tell you whether or not your specific case will be disqualified. Only a consular officer can do that at the time of your visa interview. Do not send any paper documents to the Kentucky Consular Center.
For additional information, please refer to the following websites:
Diversity Visa Website: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/diversity-visa-program-entry.html
Diversity Visa Instructions: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/diversity-visa-program-entry/diversity-visa-instructions.html
DS-260 instructions: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/diversity-visa-program-entry/diversity-visa-if-you-are-selected/diversity-visa-submit-your-iv-and-alien-registration-application.html
To enter the Diversity Visa lottery or to check for a selection notice: https://dvlottery.state.gov/
____________________________________
Lorrie
Support Contractor- LDRM/Lockwood Hills
CA/VO/DO/KCC
Diversity Visa Unit
Phone: (606)526-7500
Email: KCCDV@STATE.GOV
Any information in this transmission pertaining to the issuance or refusal of visas or permits to enter the United States shall be considered confidential under Section 222 (f) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) [8 U.S.C. Section 1202]. Access to and use of such information must be solely for the formulation, amendment, administration, or enforcement of the immigration, nationality, and other laws of the United States under INA 222(f) and as specified in FAM guidance. If you have received such information in error, do not review, retransmit, disclose, disseminate, use, or take any action in reliance upon this information, and contact the sender as soon as possible.
This email is Sensitive but Unclassified based on the definitions provided in 12 FAM 540.
Any information in this transmission pertaining to the issuance or refusal of visas or permits to enter the United States shall be considered confidential under Section 222 (f) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) [8 U.S.C. Section 1202]. Access to and use of such information must be solely for the formulation, amendment, administration, or enforcement of the immigration, nationality, and other laws of the United States under INA 222(f) and as specified in FAM guidance. If you have received such information in error, do not review, retransmit, disclose, disseminate, use, or take any action in reliance upon this information, and contact the sender as soon as possible.
This email is Sensitive but Unclassified based on the definitions provided in 12 FAM 540.
January 22, 2021 at 11:34 pm
It means wait.
January 22, 2021 at 8:24 pm
Hi Brit, what are the requirements for F-1 visa and how do I get myself well prepared (both for interview) to avoid beeb denied the F-1 visa
January 22, 2021 at 11:34 pm
I only answer DV lottery questions.
January 22, 2021 at 9:43 pm
Hello Simon,
I won in DV2019 and my interview was scheduled at the US embassy in Djibouti, but I did not go to the interview because we had to ban 9654 as I am from Yemen.
-Will my file with the embassy be reviewed after Biden’s decision to stop the ban ??
-Do i have a chance to get the visa?
January 22, 2021 at 9:49 pm
No & No.
January 22, 2021 at 10:23 pm
Hello Britt, m’y CN is Af80xxxi Want To now if my number is too high and if i have mychanges to get an interview
January 22, 2021 at 10:59 pm
It’s very high, yes, but all you can do is wait and see.
January 23, 2021 at 1:08 am
Hi Brit,
So after the lifting of the ban on traveling was lifted can you assume when interviews for first batch of dv lottery will take place?
Thank u.
January 23, 2021 at 6:29 am
I dont know.
January 23, 2021 at 1:09 am
Hi Brit and who ever friends who read this, Iam a DV 2021 winner from an Asian country and this time we have a significant no of selectees from our country. ( I dnt mention the name of my country but it is not nepal or iran). We have a social media grup and most of grup members are with very high case nos. Iam so suprised with their poor knowledge regarding DV process. They dnt know the meaning VB, they dnt know what means, vb is current? yestrday when latest vb is released it was cut off 6200 for Asia.. So each of them arguing what is d meaning of that? whether it means 6200 visas available for asia?????? i really dnt know why people behave like this after having various source of information.. Further as Afric region got chances for AF30Xxx, they feel AS30XXX will also get a chance …For more fun, there is a member with a case no higher than As 23xxx, he has renewed his pass port already which will expire on 2023. ( OMG).. my case no being medium low, i have understood the current situation n made up my mind, but these ppl with high case nos think that they might get a chance with increase in DV quota as biden proposed… If i write, i can write for years…
But no point… I had a chat with my friend in the same grup, she said she doesnt know how these people gonna survive in USA without understanding basic dv process, in case if they got visa?
January 23, 2021 at 6:57 am
I’m confused too and no one explain the vb rights! I don’t know why the case number for asia selectees are high up to 60k while finally they will select 54000 from all of the world… Now my case number is AS14k is that high too or there is a chance?
Thanks!
January 23, 2021 at 2:16 am
Dear Sir,
I didn’t found answer in FAQ
Kindly, help me
I’am Dv 2021 winner with 20k case number and i intend to submit ds-260 app in this week .
My last name in my passport is ( Abdelati ) .
And my daughter’s last name in her passport is (abdalatti ).
There is a difference in the last name.
What i should do in this case ?
Does this cause my daughter’s or visa to be refused?
Thank you
January 23, 2021 at 6:28 am
Bo problem, but correct it if it is an error.
January 23, 2021 at 1:18 pm
I think you meant to say (No) problem, right ?
Honestly, if I want to correct the name it will take a long time, up to 6 months, and I don’t want to take the risky situation.
Thank you
January 23, 2021 at 3:36 am
Dear brit
Can i change employment details after document sumission to kcc .
I need to add details on My husbands previous work.as he served in army volunteer force as a professional but i didnt mentioned it in application as its not millitery . I am cofused. Will they this consider as misleading them
January 23, 2021 at 6:25 am
You should unlock and correct the ds260.
January 23, 2021 at 5:03 am
Hello Brit
I wanted to ask you something…
If PP10014 is lifted and we will be allowed to enter, Can I enter alone without my husband because he has his father very sick and is thinking to stay by his side?
I am the DV lottery selectee so the principal…
Thank you in advance
January 23, 2021 at 6:23 am
Yes, but he should enter before his visa expires.
January 23, 2021 at 6:27 am
understand, thank you
hopefully we will be able to enter USA if the ban is lifted
January 23, 2021 at 6:09 am
Hi brit,
I’m a lawful permanent Resident who’s currently in Sri Lanka since Last august . I’d like to know how long can I stay in Sri Lanka without Re-entry form because of COVID 19 situation
Really admire your advise.
Thanks & Regards,
Pramod Abeysekara
January 23, 2021 at 6:22 am
1 year of absence. Its in the FAQ.
January 23, 2021 at 6:39 am
Hi Brit!
Anything on Anunciato hearing yesterday?
January 23, 2021 at 9:08 am
Hi Brit. DV2021 winners here. We completed the DS260 in June and send documents in September. Last September my husband changed job. Should we ask KCC to unlock the DS260 so we can add the new job or not? Thanks
January 23, 2021 at 11:14 am
In the years 2010-2015, we saw the Visa Bulletin hit numbers 60k and 70k without becoming a current
Is it possible to see something like that this year
January 23, 2021 at 12:39 pm
Hi Brit Simon,
We dearly appreciate much work you are doing to get us informed.
This is Carolyne DV 2021 AF69K from Kenya.
I have already submitted my DS-260 . I just realized that I made a mistake on my daughters application about Social Security Number Information where its asked
Do you want the Social Security Administration to issue a Social Security number and a card? I put NO, instead of YES.
a) Is it necessary to unlock the DS-260 to correct the error,
b) I wait and correct it at the interview ?
Thank you.
January 23, 2021 at 12:48 pm
Dear Simon
Condolences for your mother brother- peace to you ❤️
I saw your responses regarding the vaccination question in the ds260- I also have proof of vaccines but have no idea if they are in line with the US regulation.
I still put yes-
Is it necessary that I unlock my form and put no?
My number is current and I received the ready for scheduling email.
Thank you Dear
January 23, 2021 at 1:00 pm
Hello Brit
We are a married couple with EU10k. We sent our documents already and we got the email saying it would take around 3-6 weeks to review. Six weeks have passed just now and we didn’t receive any email with any further instructions yet. Should we wait a bit longer as our number is not current yet or should we contact them?
Thank you
January 23, 2021 at 1:39 pm
Dear Brit,
The most interesting part of the yesterday hearing (Annunciator Vs Trump) was that:
1 The Government lawyer had the same approach as the lawyers of the Trump Administration. She defend the case with the same arguments, strength, and decision to oppose the lift of the ban.
2. There was not much or nothing argument or requests to the Judge to give a solution to the Issued Visas not able to travel.
Regards