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March 13, 2019 at 00:28
Hi Brit, I want to know the documents needed from the affidavit of support
March 13, 2019 at 01:44
Read the FAQ.
March 13, 2019 at 04:02
Hello dear Simon
I was married before winning in DVL,we fillid DS-260 all stuff…
Few day ago we disided to divorse and wi did,so i have unlocked DS and sent them scan and new info that im divorsed now.
Now we want to marry again,and i want to add her again
What do you think will be that a problem,and how the consul gonna rasponse,cuz i know that if you marry after winning its is ricsy to be kickted after interview,but this is other case,so have you heard about that kind of situation and how does it ended?
Hope my question is clear.
Sorry for being to boring and THANK you for the answer.
March 13, 2019 at 12:58
Read the FAQ about getting married in the DV process.
March 13, 2019 at 05:59
Hellow . I will post my experience later after receving my passport. The counselor told congratulation your visa is approved. Then we are listed on AP. Just wanna calm myself form your words. Thank you for this journey hope to stay like this forever
March 13, 2019 at 06:28
Hi, Ze Se Thakuri. Congratulation, that your visa has been approved. I guess you are from Nepal. I am also on queue for May interview. Could you please share your experience in my email [email protected] because I am also from Nepal. Thanks.
March 13, 2019 at 06:04
Hello brit can have spelling difference on my name a problem
– HUSSAIN MUHAMMEDBIRHAN FULLI used on passport, ds 260, Birth certificate, Police clearance and Degree Deploma
-HUSS(E)IN MUHAMM(E)DBIRHAN FUL-I used on , my high school transcripts and certificates
March 13, 2019 at 12:59
The main identifying documents match, so no problem.
March 13, 2019 at 06:34
Greetings Simon. I had a mistake in the date of birth when filling the initial form and the ds260. I sent an email requesting to unlock the ds260 to correct it but they replied by saying that I won’t be able to re-open the ds260 and any changes I’d have to make, I’d make it during the interview. My question is, why am I unable to re open the ds260 eventhough I’m not current yet?
March 13, 2019 at 07:25
Hello Nadia, I had the same response from KCC when asked to reopen my DS-260 to update passport numbers as both me and my spouse issued new ones recently. So, I might print out the letter from KCC and take it with me to the interview, just in case they ask why I didn’t update my info. The mistake in the lottery entry though can be of a more serious consequence. Anyway, Simon will give you a better insight into the matter.
March 16, 2019 at 06:21
Hello Lisa, that could work. Have you had your interview yet? Or is it any time soon? I’d like to know how they’ll react to it.
March 13, 2019 at 13:00
I don’t know why they do that in some cases, but is not uncommon.
March 13, 2019 at 07:14
Good morning brit
March 13, 2019 at 09:15
Hello Mr. Simon thank you for your availability and especially the work you do. I would like to know if HIV AIDS is a disqualifying disease for the American visa lottery process?
March 13, 2019 at 13:06
No. There is a FAQ entry about that.
March 13, 2019 at 12:17
Hello my friend translated his documents into English and he scanned all the French documents and translated documents and sent them to the KCC. He would like to know whether the fact that he had sent the translated and French documents would be a problem.
March 13, 2019 at 13:08
No
March 13, 2019 at 13:50
Hello Simon, As the new Document procedure, i wanted to send the required documents but i have one question .
My husband is the DV lottery winner and we used one Email address for both of us on the DS-260 form Email request, and also as the Case Number is the same, are we supposed to attach and send the documents on one mail or separately on two mails as an individual?
Thanks.
March 13, 2019 at 21:18
One package from the principal.
March 13, 2019 at 14:52
HELLO MR.SIMON, PLEASE I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW FOR HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE FOR YOUR VISA TO BE APPROVE AFTER BEING PLACE ON AP.THANK YOU
March 13, 2019 at 22:35
That timeline varies – I cannot predict it.
March 13, 2019 at 15:35
Hello, first of all thank you for your fantastic page. I have researched a lot including all your page and FAQ
but I always continue with the same doubt, I did not complete the high school and I am currently taking equivalence that if completed with proficiency in all modules qualifies and certifies the secondary level, if this is equivalent to the requirements to join in DV Lottery.
sometimes I understand yes and sometimes no because on the entrance page of the lottery dv it says “vocational schools and equivalent degrees are not acceptable”
Thank you so much for your time
March 13, 2019 at 22:36
That is unlikely to meet the educational standard, based on what you have said – but it is up to you to decide whether to try or not.
March 13, 2019 at 16:34
Hi, Britsimon
I have read your page and tried to find out my questions by reading all questions here, Thank you so much. But now my question is not quite clear so today I have to ask you some to make me very clear as I Thought.
1. I have a student Visa and Living in NYC, I have New York state ID Driver license and last time which I went back to my country for visiting was last 2017
So I do not send them police certificates because I do live in the US. more than 6 months right?
2. I’ve never served in military in my country before but! every men who turn to 20 have to report them self and do randomly for military service. But I was not selected to be then I do not send them any or send them proof of paper which I was not selected to be military ?
3.Last question I know It’s kind of silly to ask you 😉 my CN is AS106xx refer to your historical last year this high number will current around August (and June can mail all documents )
But when is a good time to send these new documents support ? Or I should wait till I get an email from them? Because everyone can send if case number is close to current.
Thank you again for your time.
March 13, 2019 at 22:41
1. Police certs are not required for USA. However you may need police certs for other countries. Read the official instructions (you clearly have not).
2. Take such proof to the interview.
3. Probably earlier than that. Send in a month or so.
March 16, 2019 at 09:24
Thank you so much and one more question after they released May VB, AS region is AS7800 which is next month can be my CN(106XX) current or if not it could be next 2months.
So you recommended to send documents in a month ( before we know May VB) should I send it now ? Or in April is better ?
Thank you very much
March 16, 2019 at 13:51
Now is ok.
March 13, 2019 at 16:58
hello
during my interview my ds 260 was unlocked for me to add my wife who was not there before i played the lottery but whom i included after our marriage. but i am unable to add her and get a confirmation page for her. i have opened the form but can not find where to add her.
thanks in advance
March 13, 2019 at 22:42
“Add Applicant” from the first page of the DS260 system.
March 14, 2019 at 09:54
Hi
The problem is that I did not include her when I was playing the lottery because we were not yet married. We got married when I have been selected so I included her. Her name is not in the form. I have search the form from beginning to end but did not find where to add. I do not know if I submit again I can find the add option at the end. But during our interview we were told that the form has been opened and I should scroll down to the end then I will see add but I have done this and could not find that
March 14, 2019 at 18:56
I suggest you look more carefully.
March 13, 2019 at 18:54
Just to know for Morocco is what they exceeded this number AF 25200
March 13, 2019 at 22:43
Repeating an unintelligible question multiple times just wastes my time.
March 13, 2019 at 19:23
Should the documents sent to KCC be in English language? Or it can be in the official language of the country that I live in?
March 13, 2019 at 22:45
That is part of the instructions in the request from them. READ.
March 13, 2019 at 21:51
Hi brit. I have a problem. In my high school degree i have a problem in my name. Instead of varfaj it is writen vorfaj in handwriting. I am affraid that this could cause some problem and my interview is on 26 march. Any advice please.
March 14, 2019 at 08:48
I’m not Brit, but there are nothing to be worry about. Little spelling mistake in name/last name is nothing to them.
March 16, 2019 at 12:01
Dear Dennis,
I have similar cause that i made 1 month difference mistake on my birth date on DV entry application and
I fill DS 260 with correct birth date and submit it so
My question is
1) The difference of mistaken birth date on DV entry application will create problem?
2) If that is creating problem on my cause please Gide me what I have to do
Thanks & best regards
March 14, 2019 at 02:45
Hi Brit is there a possibility embassies interview people without having enough visas on there hand?
March 14, 2019 at 15:12
When interviews are booked, visas are reserved for those application, so no.
March 14, 2019 at 07:45
Hello Brit, during the initial application of DV 2019, i applied with my wife and i was the main applicant. my wife after filling with her ds 260 she abandoned me and got married to another person. my case number is AF28*** and i have not received my 2NL from kcc. should i request for my DS 260 to be open so that i can delete her or what should i do? please advise.
March 14, 2019 at 15:12
Just inform the CO at the interview.
March 14, 2019 at 12:05
Hello, My sister and her husband had their interview last Tuesday and she was asked to go and fill the DS260 form. The issue is she was added after her husband won the DV and when they put in the case number in the CEAC website for her husband it tells them he cannot he identified. They have to go back to the embassy next week with a confirmation showing that she has filled the form.
What should they do next please.
March 14, 2019 at 19:36
They should follow instructions from the embassy.
March 14, 2019 at 14:16
Hi Brit thanking for taking time to answer our questions.
We got the email to send documents to kcc, but the child that was under 21 at the time of application documents’ was not requested. And he was added to the ds260. But now is over 21. Would it be wise to just send his documents as well? Or is this a dead end?
March 14, 2019 at 19:43
Read this
https://britsimonsays.com/child-turn-21-can-heshe-get-visa/
March 14, 2019 at 14:19
Hello Brit
I am A Green Card Holder, i have question about, my wife pregnant,can i sponsor my wife mother to care my wife and baby delivery time,let me know how can i do this visa process
March 14, 2019 at 19:43
I only answer DV lottery questions.
March 14, 2019 at 15:20
Dear Simon,
Thank you for your invaluable help!
I know a police certificate should be as recent as possible, but it depends on what you consider as “recent.”
1. If you were me, would you get a new certificate in a country of your current residence if you had a 3,5-4 months old one at the time of an interview?
2. In case I get a new one, should I also take a previous one to the interview (as KCC stated it’s better to bring the same documents I sent to them)?
Thank you in advance, and have a perfect day!
Best,
Max
March 14, 2019 at 19:46
1. Yes.
2. Yes
March 14, 2019 at 16:05
Hello Simon:
My Case number is 26xxx, untill now i did not get any email for KCC requesting the documents, such like:
1. Birthday certificate
2. Police clearence
3. Passport scan.
So, can i send the documents with out requesting for the KCC?
March 14, 2019 at 19:47
Yes.
March 14, 2019 at 16:39
Hi Brit, yesterday i received email from kcc asking for required docs .but looking at my case number which is 2019AF452XX ,
1 .should i send them when the VB nears 40.000?
2. can i send them as earlier as possible ? .
3.As soon as i send my docs, is that means the interview is just taking place just immedoately even if the VB does not reach 45XXX?.
From togo.
Your blog is the Best everseen.
Thanks very much .
March 14, 2019 at 19:48
1. Send it now
2. Yes
3. No
March 15, 2019 at 18:26
Hi, Please, Could I know why are you advising people ( especially in AF region with High CNs) to send their documents now, I remember you were urging them to wait some additionally months so what’s new ? Thanks in Advance.
March 16, 2019 at 00:22
It’s not rocket science, there are only 4 VBs left, so VBs (especially for AF will move fast now), and people should send their documents BEFORE being current.
March 14, 2019 at 18:34
Hello Simon
My interview will be in May and I would like to ask you if it is possible to choose a specific day during this month for the interview or it’s only in the specified day from the email?
Because I wanted it to be within the last 5 days of the month.
March 14, 2019 at 19:50
You take the day they allocate for you.
March 14, 2019 at 23:17
Hi Simon, do you think there will be a second draw of dv2019? 🙁
March 14, 2019 at 23:28
No
March 15, 2019 at 01:26
dear Simon ,,please tell me….I am 29### europa ,can i sent document to Kcc?? can europe go Current???
March 15, 2019 at 04:19
1. If you want – yes
2. Wait and see.
March 15, 2019 at 03:48
Hello Mr Brit.thanks so much for your time.
Am in the US now and I was supposed to travel with my wife as a beneficiary in the dv and at that time she was four months pregnant.I could not go to the interview with her and I stated that she will join me later.she has now given birth and my son is 11months old.on my ceac status mine shows approved and hers shows AP.I came to e states Oct 2018
1.I wants to start the process for my wife to come to the U.s and wants to know how to go about it.
2.How do I also get my son to the U.S with my son
Please advice me on what to do because I don’t want to make any mistakes to ruin their chances of being here.
Thank u Mr Brit and really grateful to u.
March 15, 2019 at 04:19
1. I-130 process. I don’t advise on anything other than DV cases – so do some research or hire a lawyer.
2. Same as 1.
March 15, 2019 at 04:38
Mr Brit..I travelled with dv visa and my wife is a beneficiary
March 15, 2019 at 04:47
But as I said earlier,I couldn’t go to the interview with her and I had already stated in the DS-260 that she will join me later..I am in the states now and wants both to join me..on my interview paper my wife was stated as a beneficiary.even I filled a DS-260 forms for her as well as my wife as required by the forms.
How do I get them here without making any mistakes..I trust in your advice because from my registration to getting the visa..it’s was your advice and am so grateful.
March 15, 2019 at 06:46
You must now do an i130 case. Not DV.
March 15, 2019 at 06:57
Have any one here got your document submit email from kcc above 2019AS 8000?
Brit, why this happening ?
March 15, 2019 at 15:18
Why is what happening???
March 15, 2019 at 15:25
why stuck the request mail from KCC for document submission for above AS8000
March 15, 2019 at 15:42
Third time you asked this – please stop wasting my time and read my earlier response.
March 15, 2019 at 07:37
Please Mr brit should I file that only for my wife or both..Thank u so much and am so grateful for your time and patience.you always have time to answer us even when its annoying.God bless u
March 15, 2019 at 15:23
I already said that. BOTH.
March 15, 2019 at 08:53
Hi Brite
There is no to here about document submission above AS8000 why is it pls suggest that
The procedure of document submission is sucked because previous months KCC request to send document on 1st week of the month but now they are not still request after AS8000 why is happn
pls give explanation
Thanks
March 15, 2019 at 15:25
Stop repeating the questions.
March 16, 2019 at 19:35
My cn is AS97XX
I have submitted my ds260 and all required documents by myself and I ve received the confirmation from kcc.
For everybody’s reference.
March 15, 2019 at 16:15
hello dear Simon
I have question from you that is.
I had studied 12 class school and I have 12 class diploma but in form 260 I mentioned only name of high school that I studied from 10 class to 12 class. I did tell about my school that i studied from 1 class to 9 class. can I say in interview or its not problem. in our country only high school give us diploma.
March 15, 2019 at 16:17
No problem
March 15, 2019 at 16:17
No problem.
March 15, 2019 at 17:21
Hello Sir
Does the green card holder got by DV able to work out of USA?
March 15, 2019 at 20:18
No, you can only do shopping in USA.
March 15, 2019 at 20:40
Yes, of course.
March 16, 2019 at 00:17
Yes
March 15, 2019 at 21:03
Hi there,
Im a DV Oceania selectee…OC00097* , I was originally going to do AOS as im in the US on a valid O-1 Visa but worried about timing of not getting AOS before cut-off and not been able to leave country for months on end so thinking of doing CP instead. I still havent filed my DS-260 yet.
My question is. If i flew into Australia for GC interview, could I leave right away back to the USA and just enter on my Non-immigrant o-1 visa or would I have to enter on my new greencard and wait till I have that in my posession before flying back to USA.
March 15, 2019 at 22:05
If you are approved they will take your passport at the interview so you won’t be able to leave until you have it returned with your visa stamp.
Also remember that you will need to do your medical in Australia before your interview. So plan on being in Australia a week or two before your interview and up to two weeks after if you’re approved.
March 16, 2019 at 00:27
For CP, you interview and within a week or so get your passport back with a one time immigrant visa. That WILL be activated the next entry to the USA – but you do not have to wait until receiving the physical Green Card. The one time visa gets endorsed and is good for exit/re-entries up to 12 months after intial endorsement.
Now – in terms of AOS. You will be current next month, and with early filing you could submit your I-485 immediately. That is enough time to process the AOS case. But you should know what you are doing.
March 15, 2019 at 23:34
hello brit i hope you are doing fine
i’m worrie because the kcc has sent to me a mail since february 2 for the further documents but still now i did not send because of my passport biodata, i plan to send it at the begining of april .
my question is if my case Will not be delayed because of the late.
CN Af37xxx i need your advice seriously and thanks you for your feedback.
March 16, 2019 at 00:30
Yes that might cause a delay, so do it as soon as you possibly can.
March 16, 2019 at 14:20
thanks you to much brit.
sorry basing on your experience can you tell me if at this moment my case is delayed or has a problem because still now i did not send my documents to the kcc, nevertheless they asked me since february 2. my CN is Af37XXX
March 16, 2019 at 14:47
This is the THIRD time you have asked this. You are asking the same thing again in response to my existing answer and I linked below where you got a similar answer to the same question. Please stop wasting my time by repeating questions!
https://britsimonsays.com/ask-questions/comment-page-311/#comment-170280
March 16, 2019 at 04:44
Hello brit i have a question i interviewed on feb14 and the co asked me further document needed and kept my passport and other copy documents.i sent the document on feb19 but still my case is AP.did they contact me if they need another information?pls give me your advice
March 16, 2019 at 13:47
All I can say is be patient.
March 17, 2019 at 09:25
Thank you
March 16, 2019 at 04:58
Hi BritSimon, Thanks for your great help
I made Birth date mistake on my application but I fill DS260 with Correct birth date so My Question is
Is this birth date difference on Application will create problem?
March 16, 2019 at 13:48
As long as there is no concern of fraud, they can ignore the earlier error.
March 18, 2019 at 06:43
Thanks BritSimon,
Then
1) Need to report to KCC as the document is belongs to me no fake on the document except the Birth date mistaken during DV entry application?
2) What prove I have to provide on my inter view date ?
Thanks & best regards
March 18, 2019 at 13:22
1. No
2. Use your own judgement.
March 21, 2019 at 15:38
Thanks Britsimon,for your kind unlimited help
Is the beneficiary educational document also required like the Main selected applicant educational documents
March 21, 2019 at 16:08
No
March 16, 2019 at 05:24
Heloo sir.. thank u for this blog. My ques is abt i-134.my sponser hav family of 4 and we dependents hav famly of 2. As the poverty guidelines for colombia for 6 person is 34590$ per annual income is enough?? Thank u sir
March 16, 2019 at 11:51
Helo hiran are you from sri lanka? Im also sri lanka . If you from sri lanka please contact me.
March 16, 2019 at 13:48
https://britsimonsays.com/all-about-public-charge-affidavit-of-support-i-134/
March 16, 2019 at 10:30
Hello Brit,
Thank you for your help. I have been scheduled for April EU13***. I have all the documents required ready and a few days ago I got
1. I 134 from my sponsor, but in point 38 she checked “ I intend” and wrote : “ I INTEND TO FURNISH ROOM AND BOARD
FOR **** FOR AS LONG AS SHE WILL FIND A JOB AND PLACE TO LIVE ON HER OWN”. Is this okay?
2. She did not include the bank statement, but I have W2, IRS and payslips plus the photocopy of her passport.
Is this okay?
March 16, 2019 at 13:52
1. Yes
2. Yes
March 16, 2019 at 12:09
I have played DV many years n no win yet.
To those who have won,can you tell me when (time) you play n how did you do the photos.
March 16, 2019 at 13:58
Some apply 1 time and win, others try many times before they win.
Photos can be taken any way as long as the photo meets the requirements as set in the in fully detailed instructions.
March 16, 2019 at 13:08
Hi brit. Is it a problem if i dont send my high school degre with the other documents through DHL, but instead i bring it with me in my interview.
March 16, 2019 at 13:59
If the embassy is asking for it in advance I suggest you follow their instructions.
March 16, 2019 at 15:15
Yes you right. But the high school degre needs to be verified in the ministry of education. It takes a week for that. If i bring it with me then it will be sealed and ok. If i send it to the embassy then i cant take it to be verified.
March 16, 2019 at 15:58
I don’t have any further advice about this.
March 16, 2019 at 13:53
Thank u sir .. m from nepal and how much chance is there for asking i 134 form ..i saw somewhre in ur blog that kdu ambassy mostly ask for host only..
March 16, 2019 at 20:15
hey, I would like to ask whether I can pay the green card (220$ ) fee with local debit card (local currency) ?
March 16, 2019 at 21:01
No – that fee is paid online in dollars.
March 17, 2019 at 01:03
hi brit, i came to United States of America with my wife in last year November, 2017 through diversity lottery visa, we have 2 kids back home due to financial issues we couldn’t process their visa for them, though they were listed on the DS260 forms. I want to know if i can file for them for them to join me here with my legal residence permit (green card) or wait unless I become a citizen which would be next 3 and half years.
March 17, 2019 at 03:13
You can file for them now, it will take around 2 years.
March 19, 2019 at 03:56
ok, thank you sir.
March 17, 2019 at 01:16
Hello Simon how are you? I am a bit worried. My interview is schedule for April 4th. Today I realised I lost my old passport. I have the New one but I cant find the old one Wich was cancelled when the goberment gives me the new one.
In This old passport there weren’t USA Visas.
Could it be a problem? Should I tell the CO I lost it or what do You recomend me to do? Thanks
March 17, 2019 at 03:12
No problem.
March 17, 2019 at 02:35
Dear Brit i am from Africa and finally my case is current in the coming may and i want to ask you this new document procedure i saw what you wrote on your page it is possible that sending the document without having the email from KCC; so my first question is which documents i should have to send for them?( tell me specifically which documents they need )
In what email of KCC?( document submission email) What is the use of sending the document with out having an email? It is not possible waiting till i got an email from KCC? Tank you for your time dear.
March 17, 2019 at 03:12
https://britsimonsays.com/new-document-submission-procedure-update/
As you have not already sent the documents your interview will now NOT be in May.
March 17, 2019 at 07:22
Dear What if i sent in the coming few days it is not probable ma interview will be in may ?
March 17, 2019 at 10:59
BigMick
So sorry to interrupt bt no u would probably need to send it in a bit earlier 1 month in advance to get scheduled….bt if u send it in a few days u would probably get an interview date next month provided u r current…..
March 17, 2019 at 14:18
I already made that clear.
March 17, 2019 at 08:22
The documents shall need autentication? I mean just passing all over autentication procedure? Or simply producing it and then autenticating for the interview further…
March 17, 2019 at 14:20
Read the instructions, then use your own judgement.
March 17, 2019 at 04:16
Hi Mr Brit. My brother is a 2019 winner case number 2019af000x663. He went for interview and he was asked to go back and fill another ds 260 for his spouse. Kentucky has already reopened his form.but we dont know how to add a new form for the spouse . please can you help ?
March 17, 2019 at 14:14
Use the “Add Applicant” button on the DS260.
March 17, 2019 at 04:23
Hey brit again thanks for all you are doing for us.a quick one my host is moving he gave me an address to change now can i change at the poe or during my interview or when paying the 220.my interview is coming up soon. thanks
March 17, 2019 at 14:15
Change at the interview.