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November 10, 2017 at 18:10
Hi There,
My dad had an interview for DV lottery on Nov 9 but unfortunately he did not have the photocopy of the original documents and by the time he came back with the copy of the documents the payment counter was closed and the interview was rescheduled for Nov 13th (Monday). Now, we do not have the updated new appointment letter. So, when he go for the interview on Nov 13 can he take the same previous interview appointment letter with him or is there a way to obtain a new updated appointment letter?
Regards,
Arjun
November 10, 2017 at 23:03
Take what you have. There is no way to get a new appointment letter except through the embassy.
November 10, 2017 at 19:10
Hello Simon !
I have 2 questions :
1- Is there any minimum amount of money that should take in US ?
2-when i arrive in US , what procedures will be ? I should give the envelope … what else ?
Thanks in advance
November 10, 2017 at 23:02
1. “Enough” to suit your plans.
2. You go through immigration – then you are free to do whatever you want….
November 10, 2017 at 19:40
hi
i have an interview next month, do we need to take a printed copy of the DS260 after completion or the last page with confirmation is enough? thank you
November 10, 2017 at 23:01
Over-prepare…
November 11, 2017 at 00:09
Hello! I am writing to clarify a question about my DS-260. I have two children, one of 22 years old and another of 17. I participated in the DV-2018 with my wife and only eligible son of 17 years, in May I was selected. I wanted to know if in the family information section of form DS-260 “Do you have any children?” Should I say that I have two children regardless of age (22 and 17) or should I have only one 17-year-old son?
November 11, 2017 at 01:12
Does the question say do you have any children under 21?
November 11, 2017 at 14:20
then I only have to put my child under 21, in that case I must request to unlock my DS-260 to correct the information. Thank you
November 11, 2017 at 20:13
You are not paying attention, so you are going to make a mistake. I ASKED if the question was specifically asking about children under 21. Unless the question specifically states “children under 21” you SHOULD list all children!
November 12, 2017 at 01:38
Lol !!! I really do not get it, hehehehe thank you very much.
November 11, 2017 at 04:28
Brit my dad won the DV so me and my mom were able to come to US with him. But my dad is having a very hard time as he is slow with the technology and he wants to return back to nepal and probably never come back. Will his return ever affect us mostly me?
November 11, 2017 at 04:55
Assuming you are over 18, no it won’t be a problem.
November 11, 2017 at 09:39
Thanks man!
November 11, 2017 at 04:35
Hii,
when i filled the DV lottery form once… then can i apply on student visa or not…it happers or not…plz
November 11, 2017 at 04:57
Yes you can apply for a student visa..
November 11, 2017 at 07:10
Hi Simon,
thank you so much for this very helpful blog. I am really impressed by (and thankful for) all the effort you spend on helping us!
I have one question: I was selected in DV2018 with a case number of EU17XXX. I already submitted DS260 in May 2017. With all the information on your blog, I expect to get my GC some time next year. However, I am already interviewing with companies to get a job in the US. Now, they want me to fly to the US for on-site interviews. Can I enter the US on ESTA while I applied for the GC through the dv lottery? One of the companies I am interviewing with highly recommened not to enter the US with this pending application. Another one was not concerned at all, but I am not sure whether they (despite being really huge companies with a lot of international employees) are really familiar with the dv lottery. Thus, I am a little concerned whether me entering the US might interfere or even cause denial of my application for the GC. Information on the internet is a little ambiguous on this point. Does it help to ask KCC or my embassy for clarification of this point?
Many thanks again for all your effort and endless help,
Annabelle
November 12, 2017 at 01:17
There is no problem entering under the ESTA while you wait for DV interview. Just don’t work while there on the ESTA.
November 12, 2017 at 06:07
Many thanks for your immediate response, that helps a lot. Sure thing, I am definitely not working! But I assume that I have to reopen my DS260 to add this new visit to the US?!
November 12, 2017 at 10:56
You can do – but it is not essential.
November 28, 2017 at 13:57
Hi Simon, I am sorry to ask again. Since the company wanting to interview me in the US is worried about me being allowed to enter the US, I asked the German consulate about how to enter the US. They confirmed what you said that you can enter the US on ESTA. However, they commented that it might cause a line of questioning at the border since I have a pending GC application. Therefore, they suggested that I get a B1/B2 visa to have the questioning here at the consulate before going to the US. It is simply a precaution that I can be sure to be allowed to enter the US. But a B1/B2 visa is a nonimmigrant visa and with my GC application I am showing immigration intent. Does this not make the situation worse for me? Are there any experiences out there on entering the US on B1/B2 while having the GC application pending?
November 28, 2017 at 14:57
I think a B1/B2 would actually be worse, but then asking the consulate was also not a great idea. They might now have noted your discussion, which could cause an IO some suspicion. I told you ESTA was OK. So – now you have to make a choice.
December 7, 2017 at 09:14
I just wanted to shortly give an update if anybody comes across my question here: To avoid a line of questions at the border, I applied for a B1/B2 visa. In my interview at the consulate, I had to explain myself concerning my current travel intents and my immigration intent expressed by applying for the green card via DV2018. However, my visa was easily approved and my passport is already on its way to me after one day.
November 11, 2017 at 07:55
Hello Brit. I just had a baby this October and haven’t made her birth certificate or passport. What if I’m scheduled before I can do this to add her to my dv2018 case will it cause a problem with me taking her to the embassy?
November 12, 2017 at 01:16
It complicated things. Get the birth cert and passport immediately. Make sure you add a DS260 for the child immediately (and unlock your forms to add to your DS260).
November 12, 2017 at 23:08
thank you so much. I will do so this Monday. please again, since a passport takes like a month to be released can we use our own passport numbers before the child’s own is released?
November 13, 2017 at 01:21
Yes
November 11, 2017 at 13:08
Hi brits warm wishes from nepal. I am dv winner for 2018..
I have a question regarding my documents. I was lost my all document during earthquick in nepal on 2015 including +2 transcript and passport. After few month I was make new passport from passport office and +2transcribe from board of nepal.in my +2 cert. they put extra stamp which is wrote COPY OF ORIGINAL so is that creating any problem during my interview???
Thanks in advance..
November 12, 2017 at 01:12
No problem.
November 11, 2017 at 13:48
Hello, Brett, I do not have a third name, I did not register my grandfather name, the third recorded the fourth in the last example, Khalid Mohammed Ali Ahmed recorded Khalid Mohammed Ahmed, there is a mistake
November 11, 2017 at 20:14
The name as matching your birth cert/passport.
November 11, 2017 at 17:39
Hi Sir, please while filing ds260, i just completed a college with diploma but the certificate is not ready yet. Meanwhile my interview is scheduled for December. Won’t it affect the approval of my visa. Or what should do should in case i am asked to provide a proof. But I meet the educational requirement. Thank you.
November 11, 2017 at 20:09
“I meet the educational requirement”. So – relax, and take whatever proof you have by then.
November 11, 2017 at 18:30
Hello simon !
I am graduated in computer science and currently in master degree but im going next month in US . I know that its difficult with foreign degrees in US . I have never worked and i know it will be difficult for me there . Do you have any suggest for me ? Because my desire is to work in my field of study (conputer science ) .
Thanks in advance
November 11, 2017 at 20:06
Make sure you move to an area where work will be plentiful for you. Network well, and be prepared to take basic jobs until you find what you want.
November 11, 2017 at 18:35
Hello Simon,
I was selected for DV2018. Can I travel to the USA for a week with B1 visa while I wait for the interview invitation?
THANKS!
November 11, 2017 at 20:05
Yes, just be sure to return to your home country exactly as promised.
November 11, 2017 at 20:45
Dear Brit, thanks for the prompt reply
November 11, 2017 at 19:40
Hi Brit,
my number is 2017AF4086
I had my interview in May and was placed on Administrative Processing since. The last update on my case at CEAC was in July and its still says the same status. I have sent emails to the embassy but no response. Can i still continue to wait and be hopeful?
November 11, 2017 at 20:03
No. There is no possible way you could be approved now. DV2017 visas must be approved before the end of September 30, 2017, so you would already know if you had been approved. They won’t now take any further action on your case. I’m sorry.
November 11, 2017 at 23:23
Hi Brit,
I forgot to take off my thin golden necklace. And I had a little smile on my face..will it be ground for a disqualification?
November 12, 2017 at 01:22
No
November 11, 2017 at 23:49
Hello Simon,
My case number is 2018AF16500 and I submitted DS 260 form. Then I sent email to KCC to reopen the form to change the location of interview. they opened the form but I can not change the location of interview in the form because it is not allowed and there is no edit link such as other parts of the form. How I can solve this problem???
November 12, 2017 at 01:22
You can’t change the embassy location. They choose the embassy based on your current address.
November 12, 2017 at 05:22
Hello briti profound thanks for ur help for dv winners.
When we will know the cutoff for December interview
November 12, 2017 at 05:30
By the 15th.
November 12, 2017 at 06:30
Hello, Brits
I won the dv lottery but come to discover that my first name is wrongly spelled. So what should i do here…. I don’t know if i should fill the online ds 260 form using the wrong name or i should correct the name.
November 12, 2017 at 10:56
The correct name!!!
November 12, 2017 at 06:45
hello brit sir do we need to land on the State which we mentioned or we can land any where in us?
November 12, 2017 at 10:55
Anywhere
November 12, 2017 at 07:57
hi / mr- simon
in edv 10/2016 I uploaded a very bad picture for my daughter she is 4 months old at this time. The background is colored. The top part of the head is cut off . some Parts of the image were deleted with Paint program , but the face and ears are clearly visible
Do you think it would be better to go to the interview alone after changing the DS-260 if i mention that I am married but my wife and daughter do not want to migrate with me and after traveling bring them by applying k3/k4 visa ?
can you give me your email to send this picture for you until the information becomes clear
November 12, 2017 at 10:55
The photo won’t cause denial. Don’t do the K3/k4 thing – that is an idiotic idea.
November 12, 2017 at 13:58
you are wonderful man
November 12, 2017 at 11:22
Hello Brit
Warm Greetings!!
i have sent Ds-260 appointed for the interview after 3 months ….the interview was successful …
This is to acknowledge your support and you’re wonderful man ..may be i will meet you in USA one day
Thank You i will get my visa very soon…
Thank You Brit. I wish you success in every step you’re making and on your future endeavor .May God be With you.
November 12, 2017 at 12:46
Congratulations!
November 12, 2017 at 14:19
r u from Ethiopia? If yes could i meet u for dt infos…since my inter.will in Dec.!!10qs!!
November 12, 2017 at 12:13
Dear Mr. Simon,
First of all I want to thank you for your effort. I’m DV-2018 winner from Egypt. Please I’d like to ask if application DS-160 is needed for the interview (or just DS-260)?
November 12, 2017 at 12:45
Just DS260
November 12, 2017 at 12:53
Thank you for the prompt answer..
November 12, 2017 at 12:41
Hi Brit i’m selected DV lottery for 2018 and i have twins new born baby so how can i add them and how i make it unlock for my form to add my child.
Thanks.
November 12, 2017 at 12:45
https://britsimonsays.com/how-to-add-a-newborn-child-to-the-dv-case/
November 12, 2017 at 12:53
hello brit,
I did a three 3 months training in business development and life skill. At the end of the 3 months I was certificated.
My question is.. Should I include the certificate on my DS 260 from?
November 12, 2017 at 13:21
No
November 12, 2017 at 13:18
Mr.Brit
my name is Uriah D Joohoe
I am a DV 2018 winner and my case # is, 2018AF17XX.
I completed and summited my wife and I DS 260 since , July 3,2017 ,but up to now we have not receive our 2Nletter for interview.
My question are : Is the any problem?
2. When do you think our interview appointment will be out?
November 12, 2017 at 13:20
Contact KCC and ask them.
November 12, 2017 at 13:26
mr simon
after winning in dv and when i open ds 260 for the first time
Q1: is the ds empty when i open or i found some information (like my date of birth and my name and eduaction ) wrote because this information i filled during entering dv in october ?
Q2: i wrote this question to make sure that my information was right when i entering dv because someone who gave me in dv not me??
November 12, 2017 at 13:27
Q2: my question there is a way to know the information was filled in dv??
note i won in dv2018
November 12, 2017 at 16:23
There is no way to see your original entry. The CO can see it.
November 12, 2017 at 16:23
1. Yes it has some information from the entry.
November 12, 2017 at 13:55
Hi Simon,
Do you think it’s possible to get the passport back from the embassy ( after the interview) incase someone needs to travel out of the country urgently or if one is a Flight attendant and is reporting back to work after the interview? Are there exceptions to getting the passport earlier than the three days they normally keep it for?
Thanks.
November 12, 2017 at 16:21
You can ask for the passport back, but you will then need to give it to them again to get the visa. Discuss with the CO during the interview.
November 12, 2017 at 14:15
Hello Mr Brit
EDV Alhassan Mustapha Mohammed
DS 260 confirmation page Alhassan Mohammed
Passport Alhassan Mohammed
Birth cert Alhassan Mohammed
School certificate Alhassan Mohammed
Marriage certificate Alhassan Mohammed
Vote ID Alhassan M Mohammed
Note: Mustapha is my ground father name which I have kept on the others names used column along side with my first name
From the above issues will there be a problem during interview since EDV names dose not mach with with DS n other documents
November 12, 2017 at 16:19
It should not be a problem.
November 12, 2017 at 14:28
HI SIMON
ON THE DS 260 ASKED ME SAY DID U LIVE IN OTHER COUNTRY I SAY YES AND I MENTIONED THE COUNTRY but I LIVED IN THAT COUNTRY ONLY ABOUT 135 DAYS SO PLEASE DO I NEED TO CORRECT IT UN LOOK THE FORM OR IT IS OK.CN 201829***
November 12, 2017 at 16:18
If you lived there, then it is correct.
November 12, 2017 at 14:29
Hi Simon,
I tried to send my application to the DV lottery this year and after I submitted it (by pressing the Submit button), it threw me back to the application form: Part One – Entrant Information. I guess I have to do my application again, or I don’t?
I’m confused, I know if an applicant does multiple entries all of them will be canceled.
I am using Mozilla Firefox as my browser, really appreciate your help.
Thanks.
November 12, 2017 at 16:17
Unless you get the confirmation page your entry was not submitted.
November 12, 2017 at 14:55
Hello Brit please am am a winner of 2018 ds260 case number 2018AF0016605 I sent the application on 31 of may got reply on 7 June but since haven’t heard from them for an interview please am I safe.Thank you.
November 12, 2017 at 16:16
britsimonsays.com/DV2018-basic-questions/
November 12, 2017 at 16:42
so i need to bring police cert.is that true i am asking that because it is less than 6 month.
THANKS Sir.
November 12, 2017 at 16:59
You don’t need a police cert for that country – no.
November 12, 2017 at 17:13
when relished next visa bulletin?
November 12, 2017 at 18:49
By the 15th. Every month, every year.
November 12, 2017 at 17:14
hi brit
i am a dv 2018 winner my question is should I get a police Clarence six month to my interview?
November 12, 2017 at 18:59
Are you asking should you get it 6 months before the interview – NO, get it nearer the interview.
November 12, 2017 at 17:46
hi Simon, i have 2 question.
1.in my Ds 260 form i have listed my gratuation day from university as June, 4, 2013 G.C. but my orginal document says July 4,2013 G.C.
– does this have problem in my interview day?
2. In wich day the next visa bulletin released?
November 12, 2017 at 19:00
1. No
2. By the 15th.
November 12, 2017 at 18:59
Hi Brit , my case number is 2018EU00010XXX, let me know when i will attend the interview (approximately), please just predict???
November 12, 2017 at 19:01
Patience. The next VB will be released in a few days.
November 12, 2017 at 19:01
hello
i am 2018 selectee , my wife was living qatar from the age of 6 untill the last year(she is 25 now). now she lives in our home country with me, and we are going to have the interview here.
my question is do we have to get a police record from qatar, noting that they do not issue it for someone who does not have a valid residentcy there anymore.
November 13, 2017 at 01:25
Read the instructions and reciprocity page for qatar.
November 12, 2017 at 20:49
Hi dear simon. my case number is 2018AS6XXX, let me know when I will attend the interveiw, please just predict.
Regards
November 13, 2017 at 01:23
I am not predicting.
November 12, 2017 at 23:39
hi brit.
Am in my final year at the university and i used university degree for my dv 2019 entry. will it cause problem when am selected ? because we do our graduation on november, which means my certificate wont be ready before 30 sept.
November 13, 2017 at 01:19
No problem.
November 12, 2017 at 23:45
Hi Brit Simon, firstble, i would like to Thank You so much for your help! I am really appraciate that.
1. i filed the DS-260, but i forgot to write some job (10 years ago), i worked at this job around 1-2 Month, am i need to unlock the file for update that?
2. after i submitted my DS-260 i started to work for some job only for 3-3.5 Weeks and than i left,
i ididnt unlock the file to update that, am i need to do that?
3. around December maybe i will start a new job and of course i will ask to unlock the file to update the new job that i will start. if the answers for questions 1-2 is NO, am i need to update the jobs on the way because of question NO 3?
Thank You!
November 13, 2017 at 01:18
1. No
2. No
3. No
November 13, 2017 at 02:16
Thank You!!
November 13, 2017 at 00:19
Hello Brit,
I just submitted my DS260 today November 12th 2017, and basically my case number is 2018AF000073XX, I am a kind of late about submitting my DS260 and It seems like that my case number is in the November Cut off number VB which is 8600.
I am a kind of wondering as I am behind what to except regarding my interview notification time, will that be in December, January or…?
Any tips please?
Thanks
November 13, 2017 at 01:17
I don’t know how long they will take to process your case. Wait and see.
November 13, 2017 at 00:22
Do I need to provide transcripts besides the high school diploma? I read something here that with D7 or D8 you can be refused? Not sure what that meant.
November 13, 2017 at 01:16
If you are doing aos, follow instructions on the aos thread at immigration. Com
November 13, 2017 at 03:44
I haven’t made a decision. Would you please let me know about the transcripts so I can prepare them if applicable? I would truly appreciate it.
Thank you.
November 13, 2017 at 04:30
Over prepare.
November 13, 2017 at 07:38
So transcripts are indeed needed?
Thank you.
November 13, 2017 at 07:42
If someone has lived in the United States for several years. Is something like background check certificate needed from the FBI just like police certificate in other countries, for consular processing?
November 13, 2017 at 15:22
No
November 13, 2017 at 00:48
What’s the early submission policy for AOS?
November 13, 2017 at 01:15
People can submit their 485 once their number is announced on the VB.
November 13, 2017 at 00:52
hi Brit. it’s time to thank you,you’re a great man,you’ve answer all our questions. my interview was so cool and my visa was approved. I wish good luck to all dv18 winners. I’m preparing for my travel. thanks Brit again I’ll meet you in USA. one man is ready to help all people around the world thanks.
November 13, 2017 at 01:13
Congratulations
November 13, 2017 at 09:03
Hi. Congratulations. So happy for you. Could you please tell us where your interview took place and what questions the CO asked u? Thanks. Congrats again. ?
November 13, 2017 at 01:16
hi brit i have a question if i am still married but separate with my husband can i participate without him
November 13, 2017 at 01:59
Hi simon,
Hope you are doing great but i have a one question that i applied fro B2 visa and they issued me visa for 5 years (Applied in september 2015 and they issued me till 2020). but because of personal reasons i wasnt able to travel USA till now but now i am travelling to USA for a short visist in 2 weeks.
As i was checking my B2 application status till july 2017 and showed me that yours visa is issued but suddenly the status changed to no status.
I am worried that weather it will effect my visa or homeland security will make trouble on my arrival, keep in your mind i never eneterd US till i got visa and i have valid visa.
Haseeb sheikh, colombia
November 13, 2017 at 02:35
I only answer DV lottery questions
November 13, 2017 at 06:03
Hi Brit, hope you are good,
May I know what i need to do since all my educational certificates bears only my first and surname without my other names ?
thank you.
November 13, 2017 at 06:03
That shouldn’t be a problem.
November 13, 2017 at 09:29
Thanks a lot Brit
November 13, 2017 at 10:13
Man…wasap me naw…0545882501…2018 winner
November 13, 2017 at 06:57
Hello,
Can you help me on this, please!
I’m a dv2018 winner. But I just realized my -MIDDLE- name is mispelled.
From Jamilet to JamiletH*
Do you consider that like enough reason to unlock my ds and correct my information?
Thank you in advance
November 13, 2017 at 15:24
Yes
November 13, 2017 at 08:01
Hi Simon. After submission of my DS260 in May 2018 it is still accessible for editing is that normal or have i not submitted correctly?
I saw a recent post where someone had to make a request to unlock the DS260 so this is why i thought i should ask u as to why my DS260 is still editable after submission.
Kindly let me know if this is ok or do i need to make some correction.
Many thanks Simon.
November 13, 2017 at 08:57
Hi Simon,
I was born in an excluded country (Dominican Rep.) and therefore not eligible to participatw. My husband, a Swiss citizen, sadly passed away a year ago. Does the native country rule still apply to me as married to someone who was born in a country that is not excluded? Thx for your help!
November 13, 2017 at 15:20
No.