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July 5, 2020 at 9:16 pm
Hi SimionSir, please do help me to clarify and confirm the following information. Recently, its from hear say that children who are age below 14 are considered minor. And minor children need not attend visa interview. Is it correct or not sir? Please do confirm as I could not get any confirm sources to rely. If this is right, i am planning to change my interview location. I am a DV 2020 applicant. Thanks
July 6, 2020 at 6:18 pm
Policy varies by embassy. Check with them.
July 5, 2020 at 9:58 pm
Hello Brit,
Is there a way on the website to track my questions, sometimes i get lost 🙂
I asked you before about college and school certificates do you have any idea if they should be attested by ministry of foreign affairs or it’s enough just to have it from the university or concerned party, page of reciprocity doesn’t not mention anything about it.
Many thanks
July 6, 2020 at 6:21 pm
When posting a question you can choose to be notified. Do that so you can search for your questions.
July 6, 2020 at 6:24 pm
Whether documents need to be attested or not depends on the embassy. Make sure you have read the instructions, including embassy specific instructions, reciprocity page and so on.
July 5, 2020 at 11:26 pm
Hi Brit
I am, 2021 winner , i am married.
1.Do i need to upload the marriage certificate while filling the ds 260 form.
If i do , where is that option for uploading it ( because i can’t found anywhere how to do it ).
2. Do i need to upload any other document while filling the ds-260.
Thank you for your time , i appreciate it.
July 6, 2020 at 6:24 pm
1. No
2. No
July 7, 2020 at 8:17 pm
Hi Sir , sorry for bothering you again about same question.( First One )
I got married after i won DV 2021 . On my entry for dv 2021 i applied as a single.
I still haven’t fill the ds-260 form..
What is confusing me now is when i read the instruction on travel.state.com it says :
“If your family circumstances have changed after you entered the Diversity Visa program, for example, if you have gotten married or had a child, you will need to add your new family members to your case. (“Family member” refers to a spouse and/or unmarried children who had not reached age 21 before you entered the DV program.) When adding family members to your case, you will need to upload a document to prove your relationship to the family member being added.”
In this cause , as mine do i need to upload marriage certificate while filling the form.?
If i do can you link me to some example how to do it.
Again , sorry for asking to times same thing but i thought i didn’t explained my self the first time.
Thanks Brit
July 6, 2020 at 1:24 am
hi brit,
i wrote my address in dv entry in an incomplete manner, in ds form i wrote it correctly (i added building name and replaces some words ) should i write the same adresse in dv entry or normal i can correct it in ds form
July 6, 2020 at 6:24 pm
Correct it in the DS260
July 6, 2020 at 5:07 am
Hi!
I won for DV visa lottery 2021 and it says that i have to upload police clearance letter from all the places you have resided since age of 16. I lived in LA and Chicago from 2009 to 2014. I am trying to get the clearance letter from one in LA. It is very hard. I don’t where to get it. Then there is clearance letter from DOJ and FBI seems also applicable, but i am not sure. But FBI clearance letter seems so complicated to get, like you have to scan your finger into this finger scanner that you have to order and mail it o US post office etc. I am currently living in Mongolia which is where i am from. If you could help me out, i would really appreciate it. Love what you are doing. thanks.
July 6, 2020 at 6:25 pm
No police certs needed for the USA (covered in the instructions).
July 6, 2020 at 8:09 am
Hi Brit, I won 2021sa1xxx , should my son and me travel to USA as we planned before winning to visit universities and reopen my Ds260 and change adrdress to Fla? My country will open airport in Aug then we could fly the first week and stay until next year? or not necessary , woul be more probability? I ve a B1 and my son a Canada passp
Thankyou God bless you
July 6, 2020 at 6:28 pm
Don’t come with an intention to adjust status – you could screw the whole thing up.
July 7, 2020 at 9:12 am
@ritaluz Where you from? i’m SA17XX
July 6, 2020 at 8:30 am
Good morning Brit
I am a business man. Been doing business for the past 6 years. Don’t have any other job experience. What my chances of getting the visa.
July 6, 2020 at 6:28 pm
I have no idea. It would depend on your education.
July 6, 2020 at 10:36 am
Dear Brit,
I am a winner of lottery DV2021. when I fill the security questions for my wife, it ıs asking is there any overstaying period in US. Unfortunately, my wife stayed due to to pandamec and the fights were several times canceled in May and June. Now she is in my country, bu she broke the rule unvoluntarely. However, she applied uscis for extension of visa with all documents and extension fee payment, although uscis received the application with confirmation, but there is no progress on visa extension so far. Is trhere any case that this is risk for getting negatif response from KCC or does embassy consuler decide for giving the Green card?
Thanks
July 6, 2020 at 6:30 pm
If the overstay was less than 6 months, there should not be a problem.
July 6, 2020 at 6:41 pm
Initially she had 6 months permission on her passport, covid happened in April (4.th month ) so no flight until 15th of June. She came back earliest available flight on 19th of June. So she stayed almost 220 days. does she break the law? Since there is proof of flight cancel documents, could they be enough for not having trouble? Who will decide for this matter? Thanks again
July 6, 2020 at 7:43 pm
So the overstay was less than 6 months.
July 7, 2020 at 12:13 am
Hi Brit,
The staying date starts from October 2019 to mid June 2020. Initilay return ticket was in April 2020 but canceled to May and then again to early June 2020. It was also canceled finally Lufthansa started some flights to Germany after mid June. So canceling several times happened. During that time was in April she applied to USCIS for extension visa overstaying period.
Sorry for misexplaining
July 7, 2020 at 12:27 am
I don’t know why you are explaining further detail. I already answered.
July 7, 2020 at 12:24 am
Sorry for the lack of explaining. She went to US in November 2019. Return ticket was in April 2020. But covid delayed Lufthansa flights to May and then to June. Her lawfully last date was ended at early May. But she applied in April to USCIS before overstaying period to get extension visa due to cancels. The application is still in process now.
July 7, 2020 at 12:32 am
Sorry again my intention was overstaying was more than 6 months. It happened due to cancels not personal reasons
Thanks again
July 6, 2020 at 11:27 am
i was in dubai from 2016 to 2018 and from 2018 Aug i’m at Nepal to till date . do i need police report from both country or police report from Nepal is enough.
July 6, 2020 at 6:30 pm
You have to read the instructions at some point. Do that now.
July 6, 2020 at 12:07 pm
Mate read the FAQ!
And the DoS reciprocity page
Why cant people TRY and self help
All the information is there?
July 6, 2020 at 12:49 pm
Dear Brit,
i am from Nepal and my case number is 95**.
1.will i get chance to go for interview?
2. what is the highest case for Nepal in this 2021?
3. Does the selectees in visa stat refer both principal applicants and their derivatives ?
July 6, 2020 at 6:32 pm
1. I don’t know.
2. I don’t know.
3. Yes
July 6, 2020 at 1:17 pm
Good morning sir ,
I am dv 2021 winner , AS 110xx , I submit my DS260 on 11 June ,
1_ How long will I wait to receive an email to submit my supporting documents?
2_ does kcc has the authority to denial the case or the consulate office has this right?
3_ could I send my supporting documents if kcc does not send me an email and after how long time?
4_ should I call kcc to ask about this email(supporting documents) and when?
Thank you Sir for your assistance in advance
July 6, 2020 at 7:00 pm
1. I don’t know.
2. Only the embassy.
3. Yes
4. Patience.
July 6, 2020 at 2:13 pm
Hi Brit
I have a valid visa in my AF passaport, since i was born in AF region. Bur im currently in Portugal and plan to travel to the US to activate my visa wich is valid till the end of July, my issues are:
1- Im traviling to NYC, but my final destination is Dallas. Will i have to stay in quarantine in NYC for 14 days because im coming from a Schengen area?
2- Can i travel from NYC to Dallas just with the visa? Untill my GC arrives.
Thanks for all your support!
July 6, 2020 at 7:04 pm
1. You cannot travel to the USA from the Schengen area. You need to make other plans immediately as you need to be out of the Schengen area for 14 days before entry to the USA, so you have no time to lose.
2. Yes – but see 1.
July 7, 2020 at 9:22 am
Why? If my visa is valid? Isn’t my imigrant visa considerd exception? There are flights departing from Portugal. Please help
July 7, 2020 at 4:11 pm
No your visa does not create an exception. Please re-read what I said.
July 7, 2020 at 11:18 pm
I’m confused, I bought a ticket today for Friday. They said my visa is fine, because it says imigrant visa. I have been in Portugal for 4 days, I came from Africa since it was the only flight I could catch. The lady in the airport said I have to do self quarantine in US, once I arrive wich I don’t mind. No I’m worried will I be deported from the US Or won’t be allowed to travel at all? I’m so sorry to annoy you but this is really serious and I’m running out of time! 🙁
July 8, 2020 at 12:49 am
Perhaps we are talking two different things.
You said you have a valid **VISA**. I took that to mean you have been issued with an immigrant visa and need to activate your status by entering the USA. In other words you are not already a Lawful Permanent resident. If that is correct, then you are barred from entry to the USA from the Schengen area. In this case, the airline should not allow you to board the plane. Link below.
https://www.dhs.gov/news/2020/03/17/fact-sheet-dhs-notice-arrival-restrictions-china-iran-and-certain-countries-europe
On the other hand if you have ALREADY entered the USA after being given a USA immigrant visa, then you are ALREADY a Lawful Permanent Resident, even though you may not have your Green Card yet. Technically, you DO NOT have a “visa” in this case. If this is the case then you are able to travel to the USA as you are a returning resident. And in that scenario, yes there is a quarantine procedure.
July 6, 2020 at 4:03 pm
Dear sir Simon ! Hope you are well !
Many thanks for your precious support !
I am in AP 221g since February . i wanted to ask if AILA wins the case and Trumps ban becomes TRO do i need still the embassy to re open ? Because i think my interview was sucesful as the CO told me just a verficiation and told me how to send the passports when he would need them.
Am i affected of embassy closure even if the ban is suspended ?
Many thanks indeed !
God bless you sir !
July 6, 2020 at 7:12 pm
Not necessarily. If your AP has concluded and the ban is removed, it is possible they could issue the visa without further interview.
July 6, 2020 at 5:29 pm
I am from country Nepal and my government issue birth certificate is in English language too so now do I have to do notary to my birth certificate or not?
July 6, 2020 at 7:13 pm
Read the instructions for your country.
July 6, 2020 at 5:33 pm
I am from country Nepal and I have my government issue birth certificate is in English language too so do I have to notary my birth certificate.
July 6, 2020 at 5:47 pm
Hello Brit,
I have some questions related to public charge in usa. I have asked employer in US, she is my father’s friend. She owns a store in US. and she offers me a job as baker after I immigrate to US.
My question is what documents that can proof me not going to public charge in US in this case beside of i-134.
Thank brit.
July 6, 2020 at 7:20 pm
A job offer like that is implausible, unless you are a highly skilled baker. It would be better to get them to complete an I-134.
July 6, 2020 at 7:02 pm
During the entrant for the DV I didn’t include my 23 years old son all because he pass the age.The place for children I put zero. Now that I am successful can I add him to the program but he’s not traveling along with me . Please advise me if it is possible to get the visa
July 6, 2020 at 7:41 pm
Your son should be listed on your DS260, but he will not get a visa as part of your process.
July 6, 2020 at 7:04 pm
is it possible that the DV 2020 interview will be canceled or extended?
July 6, 2020 at 7:41 pm
Neither will happen.
July 6, 2020 at 9:28 pm
is there any update about class action lawsuit
July 6, 2020 at 9:41 pm
No – there won’t be any updates until after they file, which will be next week.
July 6, 2020 at 11:30 pm
I had submitted the required document as KCC DV as they requested 1) birth certificate, 2) police clearance and 3) passport bio-page. However, I received an email subsequently after and it stating:
“Thank you for submitting your Diversity Visa documents to the Kentucky Consular Center (KCC). After reviewing your documents, KCC has determined that you have not yet provided sufficient documentation that you meet the passport requirement. Please review the information below and verify that you have submitted all requested documentation….”
Can you explain what additional documentation they are talking about. Thanks
July 7, 2020 at 12:11 am
I don’t know what you provided.
July 7, 2020 at 1:55 pm
Thank you for your prompt response Brit
I submitted a picture of my birth certificate, a picture of my passport biographic page and a picture of my police clearance. I took the photos with my mobile phone since they said that is accepted. So i do not know what other information i have to submit to them since i submitted what they asked for
July 7, 2020 at 4:26 pm
You should ask them.
July 7, 2020 at 3:59 pm
You are missing the diploma or proof of your professional qualification relating to your passport status.
July 7, 2020 at 4:13 pm
Thank you. I will send them my qualifications
July 7, 2020 at 4:27 pm
I think your are wrong. the documents for academic or working experience must be presented at the interview. have you submitted the document AND the translations?
July 7, 2020 at 5:38 pm
The documents I submitted to them (Birth certificate, Passport, Police clearance) are in English, so no translation is required. I re-read the email and it states i should submit a photocopy of my passport bio page. Maybe that was the problem. I will re-submit the required documents and this time i will photocopy the bio page before I snap a picture of it, just as it states in the email
Thank you all for your reply.
July 7, 2020 at 1:07 am
Hello Brit,
I am DV 2019 winner. Me and my family received green cards on October 4 2019 (after an activation trip). We planned to move to the US in March 2020 with a potential job offer. But then Covid-19 outbreak began, the company is currently under hiring freeze. We decided to postponed our entry. wait and see…
I am aware that a lawful permanent resident shouldn’t stay outside of America for more than 1 year, which means me and my family have to enter US in early October 2020.
Given the circumstance, do you think it is wise to move to the US with my 3 year old son and wife without a job offer? We also don’t have any relatives or close friend living in the US. Any suggestion that you can give to a new immigrant like me?
Thank you very much
July 7, 2020 at 3:26 am
Emigrating is never easy. It’s tough. As to whether you can do it or not, I don’t know. If I were you I would come before bringing the wife and child and see what opportunities you can get.
July 7, 2020 at 4:04 am
Dear Simon
I am a selectee of DV2020 and case number is AS25xxx.
I have sent the required documents on Feb. 9, 2020 first time and Apr. 9, 2020 again.
I got the confirmation letter about that they have received all documentation required and ready to be scheduled for an interview by KCC yesterday (July 7, 2020).
I know that should be meaningless at this moment, just FYI.
Thank you for that you do for us and be healthy everyone.
July 7, 2020 at 5:21 am
Thanks!
July 7, 2020 at 5:35 pm
Hi Brit, my sis called KCC to know the state of her documents and they told her DV-2020 is over. The woman was very bold to tell her that.
1) Does it mean that even AILA wins KCC will decide not to send 2NL or reschedule cases that were cancelled? God help us.
July 7, 2020 at 6:59 pm
As I have explained many times, the comments from KCC need to be treated with some caution.
Nothing changed. If the ban were to be removed, AND the embassies reopened, and if this hapens in time, KCC would schedule some interviews.
July 7, 2020 at 7:28 pm
Sorry, @Ryan did you get the confirmation email on July 7 or it was earlier scheduled for July 7.
July 7, 2020 at 4:32 am
Hi Brit,
Is it compulsary that main applicant should always go first before derivatives? ( bcz main applicant is me but there are more job opportunities for husband than me).. so cant my husband goes n get a job and me join him with our kids before visa expires?
p.s- can’t he do relevant documentation on behalf of me as he is my husband?)
July 7, 2020 at 5:22 am
Compulsory.
July 7, 2020 at 4:42 am
Hi BritSimon,
I have submitted my DS260 on 27th of June and today is 7th of July. I want to unlock it for the surnames of my parents. Will it effect my case ? Thank You
July 7, 2020 at 5:22 am
No.
July 7, 2020 at 5:16 am
Hello dear Simon. Hope all is well. I submitted my DS 260 form and now have couple of questions and your answer is highly appreciated.
This is what confirmation page says; Your Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration Application (DS-260) was sent to the Kentucky Consular Center (KCC) for review.
Next Steps All Diversity Visa applicants must:
1. Obtain required supporting civil documents. 2. Obtain photographs that meet the Department of State’s visa requirements. 3. Review the information specific to the U.S. Embassy/Consulate General where your visa interview will occur.
Question 1.After submitting DS 260 when should I send supporting documents.? Should I wait for their email with instruction?
Question 2. In confirmation page it says ”Obtain photographs that meet the Department of State’s visa requirements” Should I send photo with supporting documents or bring it to the interview?
Your advice is highly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Regards,
Ramin.
July 7, 2020 at 5:19 am
1. Wait for the email.
2. At interview.
July 7, 2020 at 5:24 am
Thanks a lot dear Simon for your prompt answer.
July 7, 2020 at 5:25 am
will i be able to see my submitted ds260 form again?
thank you brit
July 7, 2020 at 3:53 pm
You can see that anytime.
July 7, 2020 at 5:48 am
Good morning Sir, DV2021
1- when will the number of selectees be known taking in consideration the announcement of the result was on 6 june ?
2- will the first VB be on the mid of August?
3- Do you expect an increase in the VB cases after the ban finishes because till now 3 months are out of interviews?
4- In case the embassies reopen soon, can they do the interviews but not issuing the visas until the ban finishes?
Thanks in advance , GOD bless you and your family ,
July 7, 2020 at 3:56 pm
1. Maybe in the next VB (within the next week) or possibly the one after that (a month later).
2. Yes
3. I don’t know.
4. I don’t know.
July 7, 2020 at 10:12 pm
Hi Simon i’m 2020dv winner I came into USA early February I have been paid for my immigrant fee GC but I didn’t receive it yet I submitted case inquiry I know covid 19 one problem but is it normal delaying of permanent resident card this much??
July 8, 2020 at 12:51 am
Well that is a long time. Did you go to the address listed on the DS260?
July 7, 2020 at 5:59 am
Hi Brit,
I am DV 2021 winner. AS 11xxx. I and my family reside in the United States. Holding valid visa till 2024, F1 and F2 respectively.
1. I have not submitted my DS260. When would be an appropriate time for it?
2. During Visa interview in Afghanistan, they have asked me, how you ever applied for Green Card in the United States?
My answer was No.
After one and half year, I found out that my family relative had already filled Form I-130; where, I was not aware of it. Is this has a negative impact on my DV or not?
Appreciate your assistance!
July 7, 2020 at 4:05 pm
1. If you are adjusting status, the DS260 is an optional part of the process. YOu should learn about that before you do anything.
2. I don’t think so.
July 7, 2020 at 6:25 am
hi britsimon,
i was diagnosed with extra pulmonary tuberculosis 4 years ago and i was treated according to dots regime for six months. and was cured. and i dont have active tuberculosis now.
so my question is does this affect my lottery ? will there be any issue in medical process because of this ?
July 7, 2020 at 4:06 pm
You may need additional time to get a clear medical result. Discuss with the panel physician even before you are close to being interviewed.
July 7, 2020 at 5:22 pm
Sorry sir ?? Additional time ?? How can i do that ?
July 7, 2020 at 5:29 pm
By starting early. Re-read my answer from before.
July 7, 2020 at 7:05 am
What are the chances of visa having case number AS000010600
July 7, 2020 at 4:06 pm
The number is fine.
July 7, 2020 at 7:14 am
Is there a case going on today about dv2020
July 7, 2020 at 4:06 pm
Huh?
July 7, 2020 at 8:15 am
Hello Simon, I have some doubts about the dlv of 2020, my mother won the lottery and was only interviewing, now with all this virus everything has been paralyzed and the deadline that kcc puts is September 30 … that date will be extended ? What if that date arrives and you don’t have an interview date? … is there a way to ask kcc to extend that deadline? thanks for your help
July 7, 2020 at 4:10 pm
The deadline will not be extended. Cases not approved by then will lose their chance.
July 7, 2020 at 1:06 pm
Hi Brit
For DS260, how to fill in father’s name if spelling for Arabic names are different between the main applicant’s passport & father’s very old hand written one, do I follow the hand written passport for father’s details & carry a copy from it for the interview or use my passport to fill in father’s name spelling knowing that the old handwritten passport has an extra middle name which I don’t have
N.B: The said old passport is the only document I have with the English spelling of my father’s name
Appreciate your advice
July 7, 2020 at 4:25 pm
It’s just your father’s name. So – list it in English.
July 7, 2020 at 4:47 pm
Hi Brit,
For DS 260 previous addresses, do we have to overlap months if you moved from country to another within the month or we can just mention the following month as a start of living in the new country?
I submitted my form with no months overlap, now We are submitting the main applicant form & I would like to know what is the ideal & if I have to correct what I have submitted already?
July 7, 2020 at 5:09 pm
No overlap and no gaps is fine.
July 7, 2020 at 6:18 pm
dear Simon,
What is the chance of AS11000 to be interviewed in dv2021, I am from Nepal.
Thank you for your help Simon
July 7, 2020 at 7:00 pm
We have to wait and understand more about the selectee numbers before we comment.
July 7, 2020 at 6:43 pm
Dear sir,
1.when should we expect selectees statistics to be published?
2.Does previous rejection in f1 visa affect the dv interview?
3. Will 3 months delay in processing affects last case numbers?
4. In your opinion, is AS-96** from Nepal, a safe case number?
July 7, 2020 at 7:01 pm
1. In the next VB, or possibly the one after that.
2. Depends on why
3. Possibly
4. Don’t know yet.
July 7, 2020 at 8:15 pm
in 2019, Visa officer rejected my f1 visa and he gave two reasons
1. i was unable to convince him that i would return to my home country after my study completion.
2. i was also unable to convince him that i had sufficient financial capabilities to study in US.
It was simple rejection, but my question is, will this rejection affect me for my dv interview?
How previous rejection will affect my dv interview?
Thank you Brit…
July 7, 2020 at 8:54 pm
So point 1 is not relevent to an immigrant application. Point 2 is something that you will be required to prove (an I-134 being the best way)
July 7, 2020 at 11:59 pm
Is there a possible way to ask or make a request to the KCC to extend the DLV 2020 deadline??
July 8, 2020 at 12:50 am
It is not for them to extend it or not. It would require a change in the law.