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March 18, 2018 at 19:36
Overprepare, means you should get one, Tungwa. Go to the interview experience stories on this blog to get more information on how the interview process is.
March 18, 2018 at 22:12
mr simon
good efort you do
my CN (AF204xx)
Q1: the next VB may increase a bit as you told us before for egypt ?
Q2: is it possible or normal that the VB decrease less than 1500 per month or it will be 2000 like the previous VB ?
thanks in advanced
March 18, 2018 at 22:50
1. Yes
2. Wait and see.
March 18, 2018 at 22:22
Hi I have questions.i’m got Dv lotto this year my number as65xx.but I stuck in process about j1 waiver.it now I see j1waiver department see my letter to uscis on 03/14/18.
I get interview visa on June 2018.if j1waiver can’t process until June.i need little help please. I’m sorry about my grammar.
March 18, 2018 at 22:50
Help with what?
March 19, 2018 at 01:20
Good evening! I come to ask you for a little clarification, I was selected at GREEN CARD 2018 I have already passed my interview and gave me the letter (221) g that I missed a paper. I went back to the embassy with the missing paper and they took that day as my passport and told me they reminded me this after 3 months that I got their new I know what to do
March 19, 2018 at 02:41
So now you just wait.
March 19, 2018 at 03:10
Hi brit;
According to visa bulletin my case will scheduled for may interview but yet I didn’t receive 2NL and while I check ESC it says your case at NVC.what does it mean sir I don’t understand it?and when I expect my 2NL sir?
Thanks
March 19, 2018 at 04:05
You just need to be patient.
March 19, 2018 at 04:20
Hi Simon,
I am 35 years old and married, if i add my mother too in DS260 but i didnt add my mother in edv, what is allowed ?
March 19, 2018 at 13:29
Your mother will not get a Green Card through DV.
March 19, 2018 at 05:49
Forumula, no, the US embassy in Belgrade does not request I-134, you can read serbian GC forum.
March 19, 2018 at 06:29
Hi Brit, I am wanting to know if a Certificate IV in Adult Tertiary Preparation will qualify for the DV lottery. Kind regards.
March 19, 2018 at 13:30
I don’t know what that is, or what country you are talking about.
March 19, 2018 at 07:49
Thanks Britsimon for your informative blog. I have two questions
1.I am kenyan with case number 48,xxx. Are there chances of that number not bieng reached before the deadline?
2. I did not know about the cut off numbers and last month I sent my DS-260. will that compromise my application?
March 19, 2018 at 13:32
1. Yes
2. No
March 19, 2018 at 08:00
Hi, simon
I’m also a edv winner andI’m just 17 years old but I have passed high school diploma. So I was worried if my age cause problem or not. Thanks .
March 19, 2018 at 13:36
No problem.
March 19, 2018 at 08:54
Hi Giancarlo, I will an interview in Naples soon could you please contact me at fausani at Hotmail com. Thanks
March 19, 2018 at 09:49
hi Simon,
winner of dv 2018, passed the interview, got all paper works in hand planning a relocation,
After the interview and after all has been finalised, my British citizenship has been granted and now i have a dual citizenship, Q: how and when do I notify US immigration authorities that I now, have a citizenship of another country as well???
your reply and advise is greatly appreciated !!!!
March 19, 2018 at 13:42
There is no need to do that.
March 19, 2018 at 10:04
AF45xxx is safe range according to ur visa bulletin the way is slowing ?Thank don’t ignore my please
March 19, 2018 at 13:42
Wait and see
March 19, 2018 at 11:24
Hi brit please do we need to certified our photocopy document before taking it to the embassy or just do simple photocopy without certification thanks ??
March 19, 2018 at 13:49
Normally certification is not needed, unless directed by the embassy.
March 19, 2018 at 11:56
Hello Brit,
When we will know if any of NACARA visas will be allocated this year? And if they do, will embassies be able to issue all visas?
March 19, 2018 at 13:52
We will only know after the final VB has been published. If Nacara visas are used it will help a little.
March 30, 2018 at 11:33
In 2015 at this point, they only have issued 7000 in EU and up to september issued visas are 19k (looking at xarthisius charts, correct me if Im wrong). Technically if they use some NASCRA and some from travel ban region(if any) EU can possibly go up to 35-37k in september?
Im EU35xxx and getting really stressed lately 🙂
March 30, 2018 at 11:45
if you want, you can join our “EU high CN” whatsapp group! We are quite a few people by now! email me [email protected] if you want to join us!
March 30, 2018 at 14:53
The quota at 50k is 18300. High numbers as you mention are at risk.
March 19, 2018 at 12:20
HI BRIT I THANK U FOR UR RESTLESS SUPPORT!
it is DV CASE
I already took my visa.
1) can I change sponsor and state at the same time?
2)if it is possible only that sponsor name and full address is enough?
March 19, 2018 at 13:58
1. Yes
2. I don’t understand
March 19, 2018 at 12:43
Hi Brit.
I’m the principal applicant and my interview will be in June or maybe July. My question is:
1. If I change work at APRIL1st. is it necessary to unlock ds260 form?
2. If YES will it cause any delay?
March 19, 2018 at 13:58
1. No
March 19, 2018 at 15:26
My case number is Af22***, I have not receive my 2nl yet. Is everything alright sir?
March 19, 2018 at 16:21
Yes
March 19, 2018 at 15:56
Is there any one who have received 2nl for may inteview in Nepal??
March 19, 2018 at 16:34
Hi Brit i am pass again.
I mean only NEW SPONSOR’S name and address is needed for me?
March 19, 2018 at 17:52
You haven’t used reply – so I have no idea of the context of your question.
March 19, 2018 at 16:50
Hello britsimon sorry to bother you .
My case statue is AP as i say it b4 but now
My case date is updated to 19 march 2018 . Before my case date was 12 march 2018 . And before that my case date is 14 feb. 2018 .
My question is ,
Changing my case date mean anything ?
March 19, 2018 at 17:52
No.
March 19, 2018 at 16:53
Dear Brit,
Is 26000 a year enough for my sponsor to send affidavit of support for me and my wife? The sponsor has a wife as well and not working atm.
Thanks
March 19, 2018 at 17:53
There is a way to check the required income. https://britsimonsays.com/all-about-public-charge-affidavit-of-support-i-134/
March 19, 2018 at 17:52
HI Simon ,
I am from Nepal & my interview date is in second week of april 2018. Actually all the information written in DS260 form is right and we (me & my wife) have all the correct document. But some people told me that , some person not get visa eventhough they appear in the interview with correct document. So I am very sad to hear that voice so I would like to request you that please give me the suggestion that the list of preparation of document at interview, the important thing may do or maynot do during interview and what are the things which will not getting the Visa.
I give lots of thanks to you for your valuable suggestion during this process & waiting for your response.
March 19, 2018 at 18:01
Please always check the FAQ
https://britsimonsays.com/prepare-dv-lottery-interview-2/
March 21, 2018 at 12:52
hey i am from Nepal too. my suggestion is don’t worry too much, its always good to be over prepared. the documents needed are provided in country specific list so you can download the checklist of documents for kathmandu(kdu) embassy and know what you need to bring at the interview. Importantly get photo copies of every documents you have ( i mean each and every document). And don’t listen to the bullshit people say, because during my interview i saw everyone getting approved. If your documents are all good and genuine, your interview will be fine.
March 19, 2018 at 23:12
Hi Brit,
We got our visas already but want to run a concern by you
We are going to leave for the US in July to activate the GC and return to my home country to sort few things out and finally leave somewhere in March_June 2019 which will be within the grace period of the one year.
However my company is likely to send me to the US for some training and return. The
Questions
1. Will this cause any problem since GC is for settling in the US
2. Can one have multiple entries and exits within the one year before one finally emigrate
Thanks
March 19, 2018 at 23:14
1. No
2. Yes
March 19, 2018 at 23:53
Hello Simon. I just dont konw how to Read all in depth analysis you’re preparing for us.
Does is say anywhere when the visas run out and interviews are stopped for each contonent.? My nl2 came too early and now trying to move it to the end of June in Europe but not sure if it’s still a safe date.what do you think.?
March 20, 2018 at 04:10
Moving appointments is almost always a bad idea.
March 20, 2018 at 04:22
won the dv lottery 2018 and finaly me now in the usa ….,i have comleted the b.sc in egineering…..now i want to do post graduate with scholarship……actually i need some useful links to search for scholarships.
thank u .
March 20, 2018 at 05:30
One useful link.
Google.com
March 20, 2018 at 05:28
Hi brit,
My name is Ben,
Good News i have received my 2NL last week,
But i have a problem concerning my diploma,
When i filled my DS260 i put information like i have a high school diploma as that Time i was waiting for the result of state exams but when the result Come out i failled.
Now here is my question :
What action can i take before or the day of my interview ?
Is this can make Me in trouble during my interview ?
But i have been working in one company more than 2years can i bring to my interview my work attestation of services due ?
March 20, 2018 at 05:34
If your embassy requires that diploma to qualify you, then yes it will cause refusal. Your work experience is ONLY useful if it is doing a job that meets the required level.
https://britsimonsays.com/education-or-work-experience-qualifying-for-the-dv-lottery/
March 20, 2018 at 06:52
Hello. I have a question regarding non primary applicants. What happens if I enter usa as a primary applicant and my wife and son don’t come with me before the dv visa date expires?
March 20, 2018 at 14:17
Their visa is cancelled – their GC lost. You would have to sponsor them later at more expense and a long wait.
March 20, 2018 at 16:40
I know about the sponsorship, I just wanted to make sure I could sponsor them later. Can you explain that process or reply with a link to see what I have to do for that? How long the wait? How long do I have to work and live there to be able to sponsor them?
March 20, 2018 at 16:56
It will take around 2 years after you have applied. I don’t have links about that.
March 20, 2018 at 17:10
Ufff, that is enough info on the subject. Thank you. I guess there is no chance of prolonging the validity of the dv visa?
March 20, 2018 at 17:19
No.
March 21, 2018 at 07:04
But going here on a tourist visa is till possible? Sorry for so many replies.
March 21, 2018 at 13:42
I don’t advise on non DV cases.
March 20, 2018 at 07:37
Hi Brit,
If someone have a chinese name, for example “Liem Siu Liong” can you tell me where is surname and given name is ?
March 20, 2018 at 08:05
Thanks for good work you are doing. My case is abit challenging. I am a 2018 dv winner with a larger number 45xxx. I
March 20, 2018 at 10:50
My sisters CEAC site indicates as issued for about two weeks but no message from the embassy. Should she wait for another couple of weeks or contact embassy? Thanks in advanced.
March 20, 2018 at 14:13
Patience.
March 20, 2018 at 10:56
Hi Brit .i would like to ask if i can open my ds 260 in ceac and check online from ” IV application ” ? If i do it will my interview date changed ? Thank you in advance
March 20, 2018 at 14:13
Yes you can – no affect on your interview date.
March 20, 2018 at 12:40
Hey Brit I am a Dv 2018 winner and waiting 2ndNL. But my grandfather spelling of my school Degree certificate one alphabet which is ” E ” is omitted from my name ” Birahegn” .Does that have problem to get my visa?
March 20, 2018 at 14:10
No
March 20, 2018 at 15:16
mr simon
the slowly of VB because there are many people submit the DS-260 late and these people should take their chance despite they submit late is this right ?
and do you think that will be increase or jump in VB in last 3 VB ?
March 20, 2018 at 16:50
There are 4 VBs remaining. Now – wait and see.
March 20, 2018 at 15:28
Hi Brit,
Is it possible slow egypt
pace (about 1500 cases per VB for last 4 VBs)
because there are most of people have a low case number or it will incraese up to 1500
March 20, 2018 at 16:53
I don’t know – wait and see.
March 20, 2018 at 16:38
Hi sir,1)is the us address enough for green card mailing or i need to add also the name of the inhabitant?2)will i be delayed if i put only the us address without the name of the person lives there?
March 20, 2018 at 16:54
The form ask for the address – and the card is sent in YOUR name.
March 20, 2018 at 17:13
Hi Brit,
! have filled the DS 260 form in May 17. And i was just reading through the instructions on how to fill the DS 260 form on your site, when i noticed that i have made a mistake in the Social Security question 2 and 3.
1) Do you want a social security administrator to issue a social security number and card?
2) Do you authorize disclosure of information from this form to the department of homeland security…..
I have answered as ‘No’ for both these questions. Do i need to unlock the DS260 and change this? OR can i discuss this @ the interview. My interview should be scheduled in jun.
Kindly advise.
March 20, 2018 at 17:20
If you answer no to both those questions – all that means is that you will apply for the SSN yourself when you get to the USA. So – do that, or change the DS260 before you are scheduled.
March 20, 2018 at 17:24
Thanks Brit. If i unlock the DS 260, will this cause a delay in the interview date as i’m expecting the interview to be schedule in the next visa bulletin? ‘what do you recommend?
March 20, 2018 at 17:52
No delay if you get on with it!
March 20, 2018 at 17:50
Hi brit;
I was 2018 dv lottery winner and my case AF23XXX I was submit DS-260 June 28,2017 according to visa bulletin my case will be scheduled for may interview but yet I didn’t receive my 2NL
1.is that late submission for delay of my 2NL?
2. When I expect my 2NL
Thanks
March 20, 2018 at 17:54
1. No
2. I don’t know – wait and see.
March 20, 2018 at 19:58
Dear Mr. Simon, first of all I want to thank you for all the valuable work and effort you always do. please I’d like to ask about somethings:
1- How can I change my 1st destination in USA, that I mentioned in my DS260, after the interview and before entering USA??
2- How can I also change my mailing address there??
Thank you Sir
March 20, 2018 at 20:31
1. You must change it at the POE (arrival airport)
2. See 1.
March 20, 2018 at 22:19
HI dear hope u r doing well,today I do my interview in USA embassy but the co keep all my docs and give back my passport and he told me that he need to do some administration process and he said that they will send me email,what that means,…??? He didn’t give any paper,it’s that means my case denied,thanks for your reply
March 20, 2018 at 23:28
It means you have to wait. They have put you on AP – I don’t know why. AP times vary greatly from a couple of weeks to several months.
March 20, 2018 at 22:22
Helo britsimon hope you fine .
I dont have a question .instead i have request,
Could you make a blog abot LAST CASE UPDATE . When an applicant is on AP , this case update change time to time , most ppl say its nothing , and some say its a good sign cuz it means the embassy works on your case . And its good.
March 20, 2018 at 23:27
You cannot read anything into the case updates. It might mean they are working on the case – but it might not. Don’t try to read anything into it.
March 21, 2018 at 00:57
hi Brit
what to enter on https://egov.uscis.gov/casestatus/landing.do
to track my green card? Case number doesnt work
March 21, 2018 at 01:33
I don’t know. Follow instructions.
March 21, 2018 at 03:54
Hey Brit, quick question regarding original documents. My interview is scheduled and I have copy of my high school certificate that was certified by the school and stamped. On the state gov interview page it says: “Original and Supporting Documents – Original documents or certified copies, and one photocopy of each document…” which makes me think that this would be OK. What do you think? I’m not sure if it’s worth the hassle getting the original from another Country sent over.
March 21, 2018 at 05:05
If it is a certified document then it would be OK. But – if it were me – I would get the original.
March 21, 2018 at 04:44
Dear brit simon,
I came to USA last month via DV lottery, I had no fiance by the time I was processing my DV. I got a fiance after I got visa, just after interview as I stayed 3 months in my country after getting visa. I’m now working in USA. Am I eligible to apply for my fiance now so that I can bring her and marry her here in US? What do you advise me to do inorder to bring her.
Best wishes!!!!
Great respect for you!
Dave!!
March 21, 2018 at 05:03
No you cannot get a visa for a fiancée. You would need to marry her – and then go through a 2 year process.
March 21, 2018 at 05:28
Dear brit Simon,
While I was getting interviewed in the embassy, the interviewer asked me at last if I have a fiance. she saìd “if you have a fiance, I can set up and make your fiance’s process easy”
and I said “no I don’t have” b/c I wasn’t in a relationship at that time. three other DV winners are also asked z same question. Don’t you think there is something for fiance?
Best wishes!!!
God bless you!!
Dave
March 21, 2018 at 13:44
Only if they marry.
March 21, 2018 at 06:04
Dear Brit
Peace be with you !
I have a question,my case number is AF2311X,i am from Ethiopia,i heard the 2NL released up to 23600 ,but i have checked through the confirmation but nothing yet.
I am worried ,how can i know my application is being processed?
I know you explained but i am a bit confused that’s why
Thank you for your time
Wishing you long life and joy to you and your families .
Waiting for your kind reply!
Kirpela N.
March 21, 2018 at 13:43
Some May interview 2NLs have not gone out yet. Patience.
March 21, 2018 at 09:10
Hi brit,
Thank you for all the explanations you had provided to me and others. I’m went to to interview yesterday at US Embassy of Cotonon, Benin. Everything look good. The interview just last 1 min. The consular officer told me i will be called back in 2 weeks to pick up the visa and passport
March 21, 2018 at 13:37
🙂
March 21, 2018 at 11:50
Dear Simon
I was selected for a DV visa and an interview scheduled for the 2nd of May 2018.
As regards the documents its says present the following:
‘”Original documents or certified copies of all applicable civil documents and one photocopy of each document ”
is it a photocopy of the plain document or the certified copy?
March 21, 2018 at 13:36
Just a copy of each document if you are also taking the original.
March 21, 2018 at 12:33
Halo brit am inquiry on behalf of my friend his interview be scheduled on April next month-10.2018, but his medical report was ok execept chest CD is not clear as physicians say it has been postponed aperiod of 2months inorder retest his chest
it means 31-5 -2018 , would you advise him to proceed his interview as scheduled by kcc or it is better to reschedule which one is best .
Would they put on AP if his medical of CD chest is not clear
Thank you my bro.
March 21, 2018 at 13:35
Your friends needs to decide for himself. If he has RV, there may not be enough time for treatment in order to get approved.
March 21, 2018 at 13:07
what doesit mean for a region going current?
March 21, 2018 at 13:32
That KCC believes there are more remaining visas than demand.