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May 11, 2019 at 01:44
Hi brit
I won the 2020 d v lottery. My case no is 2020EU00003XXX. I have a mistake during dv form fill up. I write bachelor but till now it is not complete. My question is what will happen if I write higher secondary in ds 206 form? If you have any information about such mistake then please help. If I do correction in ds form then what is the chance of getting success?
May 11, 2019 at 05:28
No problem. Just be sure to be truthful.
May 11, 2019 at 03:48
Hello sir. I am from Nepal. In my Ds-260 address section i have included the address of birthplace and migrated place. I was born in X city, lived and studied there for upto school level and then for high school level i went to Y city for high school study and i also started job there in 1998 and doing till now . I but i officially migrated to Y in 2004 and established a home. In ds 260 should i have to mention the offical migrated date to the Y city or the date since i went to Y city for High scho study. I have an interview prior to the june. Will i have to correct me at interview or is it correct. Please Suggest me sir.
May 11, 2019 at 05:20
Use your own judgement with accuracy in mind.
May 11, 2019 at 15:15
Please help me sir. Please Tell me about that. I request you sir. Please
May 12, 2019 at 23:58
Hi shiva,
I also having same issue , can i have your contact number and coordinate on this subject.
May 11, 2019 at 05:10
Hi sir
Please whenever I fill in the forgot confirmation number details my last name and others come but my confirmation number doesn’t appear.
Please help me.
Regard
May 11, 2019 at 05:17
https://britsimonsays.com/dv2020-basic-questions/
May 11, 2019 at 05:33
Hi
1-When we send required documents to KCC, is it possible that they miss it due to many emails they get? because I sent mine a month ago as instructed, I know they received it ’cause of delivery email, but when I asked what was going on a few days ago, they said re-submit it!
May 11, 2019 at 05:44
So go ahead and resubmit it.
May 11, 2019 at 12:30
I’ve done it already. I just wonder if it’s possible they miss some emails because they get a lot!
Thank you 🙂
May 11, 2019 at 05:55
Hi Brit,
How you doing hope you’re good. I have a question regarding DS-260 registration form.
1. Do I need passport for this process.
2. What about the sponsor do they have to show annual income and other stuffs like (tax,green card….etc.)
I tried to find these queries on FAQ but couldn’t find it.I hope you ll help me soon.
May 11, 2019 at 06:05
1. Yes
2. You need to read about the I-134 on the FAQ
May 11, 2019 at 07:17
Dear Mr Brit,
I have won in DV2020, unfortunately my country is ok for eligibility but i do not have secondary school certificate, in other hand i have more than 4 years experience in real-estate marketing and sales so if i have the certificate of these 4 years experience should i proceed with DS-260 or no.
Appreciate your kind respond
May 11, 2019 at 14:53
If you cannot meet the education OR work experience requirement you WILL be denied. Read this:
https://britsimonsays.com/education-or-work-experience-qualifying-for-the-dv-lottery/
May 11, 2019 at 15:19
Thanks a lot Mr Brit , i am completely speechless
May 11, 2019 at 07:48
Thank you first!! I’m from Ethiopia and won 2019dv lottery and appointed for interview 23 may. But I’m worried about my Education qualification which is vocational diploma in nursing with >7yrs experience in the profession. Do you think it have a problem in may prosses.
May 11, 2019 at 15:07
Your work experience may be enough. Read this:
https://britsimonsays.com/education-or-work-experience-qualifying-for-the-dv-lottery/
May 11, 2019 at 08:24
Hi Brit,
in DS-260 form, Getting started page, Why i can not edit my answer to this question “Is this interview location correct? ”
I chose “Yes, schedule my interview there.” and i’m trying to change it to “No, I want to be interviewed in” but it’s uneditable, However, i did not submit my form until now.
May 11, 2019 at 15:11
That’s normal. You can’t pick where you want to be interviewed after the first selection. KCC will schedule you according to your current address, not where you “prefer”.
May 12, 2019 at 12:02
Ok, But this is not good for me as i’m living now in Saudi Arabia and when your do your interview here it requires a financial guarantor.
Because of that i want to change the interview place to be in Egypt (Country of birth)
May 12, 2019 at 22:40
I did interview there 2018 just they will ask u sponsor or Affidavit
May 11, 2019 at 08:55
Dear Sir,
Thank you for all your information that you provided. It is extremely helpful.
After reading through your blog, I have a couple of questions, which hopefully you might be able to answer, based on your experience in that matter.
My wife was selected for further processing in the DV Program for the fiscal year 2020.
Her case number is: 2020EU***37***
We understand that it is still very early to guess anything, and each year is different; however because her case number is quite high and according to historical visa bulletin numbers, we are worried that we will not be called for the interview.
Our questions are:
1. If we go the US in 2019 on B1/ B2 visas (we have them already) or on student visas, can we apply for Adjustment of Status?
2. Based on your experience do you think we will be more likely to be called for the interview in case of AoS compare to CP?
Thank you for your help and looking forward to hearing from you.
May 11, 2019 at 15:16
1. Heck no. Don’t do that, you would guarantee refusal. In any case your number won’t be ready until late 2020 if at all.
2. If your number doesn’t become current, neither method will work.
So – do not submit your DS260 yet. Wait until 2020. We will know a lot more then whether your number has a chance.
May 11, 2019 at 09:26
Good morning Sir, please im Dv2020 winner with a case number 2020AFxxx61xxx, please can i get interview date?
May 11, 2019 at 15:21
https://britsimonsays.com/dv2020-basic-questions/
May 11, 2019 at 10:42
Greetings Mr Simon. I moved already to my new location n I have put my current address but the interview location still shows the old one. Is it supposed to be like this? Pls help me cos I need to submit the DS ASAP. Thank you sir
May 11, 2019 at 15:24
I have no idea what you are asking. Your current address is the address as of today.
May 11, 2019 at 15:33
Before my interview location was UAE cos I was there but I just moved from UAE and I’ve unlocked my form n fill in the current location but the interview location still shows UAE instead of the country am currently in. Will it change only when I submit the form and email KCC to change the location??
May 11, 2019 at 16:53
Correct.
May 11, 2019 at 17:18
Thank you so much sir for all your help. God bless you
May 11, 2019 at 11:43
Hi Brit my sponsor used to live with his parents He has got GC since 4 year ago We are first cousine Before some time he decides to rent and live alone but in the system is his old adress with his parents Is that problem
May 11, 2019 at 11:56
We fill DS 260 and he fills i 134 with new address
May 11, 2019 at 12:01
Old and new address are in the same city
May 11, 2019 at 15:25
No. He just needs to meet the income requirements. Read my I-134 article.
May 11, 2019 at 11:46
I am a DV selectee. I obviously had to put my spouse and children (mid to late teens) on my entry.
Since winning my spouse is not keen on moving, whilst one my kids and I are ecstatic and excited to make the move
We are quite a “liberal family” – my spouse is saying “you go, take one or both kids if you want”
Does the spouse HAVE TO apply and accompany?
Even if they don’t have to apply and accompany, wont that look odd when you go for interview
Surely the CO will say “where’s your spouse?”
“why doesn’t your spouse want to come” – you technically force someone and it’s not fair on me and my kids if I lose out and I want to go and my spouse doesn’t mind that. We’ve been married well over 30 years so we are quite chilled out and at even being separate, even if we are together.
Can I say simply they just “don’t want to move, but I do” – do they still successfully process cases
What’s your take and experience on this in the way the case is processed?
In summary …. At the end of the day, the make you list everyone, which you MUST otherwise disqualify. If follows, that not all you HAVE TO LIST want to actually come?
Who even thinks they will win – it’s just a punt – but when you do, you may really want it.
That shouldn’t stop you?
May 11, 2019 at 15:27
Geez. Long winded way to ask a question. If your spouse doesn’t want to go, he/she doesn’t fill out a DS260. Simple. No need to dramatize the whole thing.
May 11, 2019 at 16:37
But doesn’t that raise questions as why is “half” a family going ?
Doesn’t it “look odd” from their point o view?
I don’t know all of this like you seem to
This is all new to me….and the sudden announcement – upon now winning … that my spouse said they don’t and didn’t want to go anyway – BUT I DO !!! It is my life too and its a big deal.
I just wanted to know if half wanted to go, does it scupper the half ! and will they / can they say no !
May 11, 2019 at 17:06
Read rule 6.
https://britsimonsays.com/dv2020-basic-questions/
May 11, 2019 at 12:27
Britsimon, God bless you for you services.
This is my 3rd Question about the Dv lottery and I want to ask between USGC official website and Dv lottery official website, what is the best for Dv lottery application because what I read from USGC, it was seen as the Official website with a the Dv lottery and I want to ask how true that is?
May 11, 2019 at 15:33
USGC is not official at all.
May 11, 2019 at 12:42
Hello brit, My sponsor is a US citizen and he is a single. His age is 27.he lives in USA with his parents. Please tell me brit his family size is 3 members or 1 member.
May 11, 2019 at 15:37
1
May 11, 2019 at 16:48
Hello brit, why his parents are not concern about family members ? They live together with my sponsor. Should his annual income enough for as a single person or should enough for as 3members ( He , his mother, his father) when he sponsor to me?
May 11, 2019 at 17:04
Please brit , give me your answer.
May 11, 2019 at 17:11
You waited 6 whole minutes before nagging for an answer???? Show some patience!!!!
The man is not a child.
May 11, 2019 at 13:48
Hi Mr Simon. I already put the new address of where I want to attend my interview but then interview location still shows the old interview location. Is it KCC that will change the country after I submit the form then email them??or something is wrong! Thanks sir
May 11, 2019 at 15:44
The interview will be scheduled based on your current address. If you move later (before scheduling), you can inform KCC and they will change the embassy to match the new address.
May 11, 2019 at 15:21
Hello Brit,
I have a question that on initial form of my DV process I ticked on Bachelor running for my educational qualification but at that time i wasn’t doing my Bachelor i was just about to start but fortunately i won dv lottery. Can i get in trouble?( but i completed my 12 years schooling just before i filled initial form)
May 11, 2019 at 16:51
No problem.
May 11, 2019 at 15:57
Brit thank you again for all. june,27 we have interview. May i go with my spouse for 2-4 months to arrange things and after come back after my kids still ther visa will be valid?
May 11, 2019 at 17:00
Rena, there is a FAQ entry about that and you have been here long enough to know to read the FAQ (as I believe I have told you before).
May 11, 2019 at 16:32
HELLO !! 2019 EU 29500..I sent the documents in kcc but still no answer ??? Is it possible to stay without the interview date ??? The days are going and I’m getting a lot stressed out…
May 11, 2019 at 16:51
what if i already have my interview date and i realize that im pregnant? does this affect the process
May 11, 2019 at 17:14
No
May 11, 2019 at 18:36
Hello Brit Is that answer for me? I dont have my medical exam yet.I am worry. Thank
May 11, 2019 at 18:39
Yes it was for you.
In your medical you need to have an Xray. If you are worried about that, you can ask for a shield for the baby because they need an Xray of your lungs only. If you decline the Xray and cannot complete the medical in time, you cannot get the Green Card.
May 11, 2019 at 20:38
thank you Brit
May 11, 2019 at 17:00
Does anyone had a problem with wrong year of birth in aplication after electeion for greencard?
May 11, 2019 at 17:14
Yes. The FAQ addresses that, but basically get it correct in the DS260 when you submit that.
May 11, 2019 at 17:11
Hello brit, why parents are not concern about family members? They live together with my sponsor . Should his annual income enough for as a single person or should enough for as 3members (my sponsor , his mother and father) when sponsor to me? Please give me reply sir.
May 11, 2019 at 17:16
Don’t repeat questions like this!!!
PATIENCE!
May 11, 2019 at 17:32
Sorry sir . Thank you.
May 11, 2019 at 17:53
HELLO !! 2019 EU 29500..I sent the documents in kcc but still no answer ??? Is it possible to stay without the interview date ??? The days are going and I’m getting a lot stressed out…
May 11, 2019 at 18:29
Now you forgot us. Beacause new 2020DV winners . Ok britsimon sir thank you.
May 11, 2019 at 18:39
You say some really stupid things. You should think before you go near a keyboard.
May 11, 2019 at 19:14
No one get information about my questions .because i submitted my post. Please sir if you can reply my post when you free. Im so confused sir please help me.
May 11, 2019 at 19:39
Hello! I am one of the winner of the Dv lottery.I have a question before completing the DS-260 form.
I am divorced and I have a child 8-years old who lives with me.Suppose I take the visa, I want to take my daughter with some months later after arriving in America. Is there in the DS-260 form any option to take her some months later?If yes.How many months will be?And also Is there any protection law if my ex-husband does not give me the permission to take my daughter with me?
Thank you
May 11, 2019 at 19:48
The child will process at the same time as you and will then have 6 months max to enter USA, from the medical.
You will need to show full custody or permission from the father.
May 11, 2019 at 20:41
Hi again.
First thank you for your prompt reply.
I have the custody from the court for my child.Is this okay for me to travel with her even without his permission?
May 11, 2019 at 21:28
If you have FULL custody then you dont need to ask. The fact that you are asking makes it seem you dont have that.
May 11, 2019 at 20:06
Hi, Brit!
Please advice for Dv2019.
I have sent all required documents to kccdocuments email on April 5 and imidiately got back email that they got my mail.
Just recently I asked KCC by email if my sent documents is ok and they are satisfied and got answer from them nothing special, just like more standart mail with instruction to submit all the documents agen and bla bla bla that they cant shedule until they get them… So do I have to send them again? Or this mail was send as a standart because they still not procesed our documents? :/ How do you think? Thanks 🙂
May 11, 2019 at 20:15
I dont know. Ask again, or call them.
May 11, 2019 at 21:55
Good day
Iam Egyptian was born in egypt and also my wife but we are working in kuwait from along time and have 2 children born in kuwait and living with us
We already won in the lottery 2020 but the foreign state charge-ability coming kuwait not egypt
This is any problem about that??
May 11, 2019 at 22:39
Yes that is a problem. You have an AS region number – and were actually drawn in the wrong lottery (the draws are regional. This is a poroblem you created by not reading/following instructions. You are certain to be disqualified, and there is no way to fix it.
May 12, 2019 at 06:41
Many thanks for your reply
But i not rememeber that i made any mistake in my application form.
Anther question please,
May the immigration system changed the chargeability because by children was born in kuwait but me and my wife were born in egypt???
Or it is impossible???
May 12, 2019 at 13:26
That is impossible. You selected it.
May 11, 2019 at 22:06
Hello!I am DV lottery winner 2019 with CN EU283**.Should I send the doc scans now, without receiving email from KCC?
May 11, 2019 at 22:49
Yes
May 11, 2019 at 23:10
Hello I am Dv lottery 2020 winner during submiting my application I had a spelling mistake just one word mistake and its not the same with my passport spelling name the question is that is it possible that i should edit my last name or it make problam or no ???
May 11, 2019 at 23:19
Enter it correctly on the DS260 and it should be OK.
May 11, 2019 at 23:17
Hello Mr Brit. ..
I received my 2nl and I have been scheduled for June 18th… my main worry is public charge and etc
1) I have a cousin in the USA whose I adress I filled in the DS 260 But he’s an intl student… is that alone seeming to disqualify him to support me with an affidavit.?
2) I was thinking of making a bank statement with money above $10000.. aquiring an affidavit of support from my parents back here in my country… and present them on the day of the interview and refer him as my host while in the US.
Please enlighten me on what to do thanks….
May 11, 2019 at 23:21
1. That won’t work.
2. A sponsor in the USA would be safest.
May 12, 2019 at 07:42
Dear Mr Brit
Thank you for your help.
I won the DS2020 , with a case number AS26*** from Jordan.
1- do you think I would have a chance of getting the visa with this case number ?
2- I’ve filled the DS260 and submitted it, based on the information they wrote on the website , I should wait for instructions to submit the needed documents, and according to what I read here everyone says that we should send them by email before they send us the instructions email? I’m a bit confused, when should I send them out?
3-I’m a doctor, and almost finishing the medical license examination – I denoted that in the DS260 when asked – do you think this would increase the chance ?
Thank you
May 12, 2019 at 13:30
1. Possibly not, but it is too early to know for sure.
2. You should not have submitted the DS260 this early. https://britsimonsays.com/dv2020-dont-submit-ds260-until-you-read-this/
3. No.
May 12, 2019 at 23:52
I’ve followed the instructions as they’ve mentioned when I check my lottery status, it said to complete the DS260 as soon as possible.
Is it a bad thing to submit it early ?
May 13, 2019 at 01:49
https://britsimonsays.com/dv2020-dont-submit-ds260-until-you-read-this/
May 12, 2019 at 09:07
I am dv selectee but I lost original entry form birth date of me and my spouse
May 12, 2019 at 13:34
Go on the entry checking page and use the forgot confirmation number code link.
May 12, 2019 at 09:48
hy brit CN Af18*** i sent my required doc in april 21 and i recive email in 23April that my doc is valid,so i have a chance to get my 2nl for july?
Thank You.
May 12, 2019 at 13:53
Yes
May 16, 2019 at 17:46
hy brit CN Af30*** i sent my required doc in april 25 and i recive email in 29April that my doc is valid,so i have a chance to get my 2nl for july?
Thank You.
May 16, 2019 at 17:55
Possibly. Wait and see.
May 12, 2019 at 10:28
Hi Brit
I have already received my visa for 2019 DV. What my question here is that I plan to go to another state than where I said I would at time of interview (My sponsor’s address which is another state). In the visa packet the embassy has clearly mentioned the address of my sponsor as my final address in USA in the paper where all my information is.
I am worried if they will be any problem and they will cross question me at the port of entry so as to why I came to a different address than what I have given ? Do I need to pre-inform about this anywhere ?
What questions can I be asked at the port of entry for this ? What do I need to do at the port of entry regarding this new address ?
Please share your experience and information about this
Thank You !!
May 12, 2019 at 13:57
Go where you want, but if you want the GC sent to a new address you MUST update that at the POE.
May 19, 2019 at 11:41
Don’t they ask me any sort questions about this change in address at the POE ? Do I need to explain why I am not going to my sponsor ?
May 19, 2019 at 15:46
These “are you sure” questions waste my time. I answered.
May 12, 2019 at 10:57
hello Brit.
i am so grateful of this blog. And I have not stopped reading the Q&A which are so helpful and they make me feel better.
I hope you help me out with this question.
My spouse isn’t ready to attend the interview with me because she’s in now having 1year to graduate a university degree. what should I do? won’t I be denied a visa because of her?
May 12, 2019 at 14:03
No – but this is a slow process. People selected from the last few days will (in some cases) have up to almost 2 years before they move to the USA. So – perhaps your spouse can process with you and delay her entry a little (and if you want to do that, make sure you don’t interview too soon).
May 12, 2019 at 11:35
Hello Brit,
I am a 2020 DV Winner with case number 2020AF00****. While entering my info in the DV Entry form last year, a mistake was by stating my place of birth as “cape coast” instead of “Accra”. My hometown is cape coast but I was actually born in Accra
Will this be a problem? My current passport indicates place of birth as “Accra”. It’ll expire in 2021 and I’ve been to three Asian countries with it.
Should I just fill the correct place of birth in the DS 260 or I need a new birth cert & passport with “cape coast” as my place of birth?
May 12, 2019 at 14:33
I am OBVIOUSLY not going to tell you to lie or obtain fraudulent documents. So you correct your place of birth on the DS260 form.
May 12, 2019 at 11:39
Hi, I am Australian and have married a Mexican citizen. She is not yet an Australian resident, but here on a work visa. Do you foresee any issues with her being my dependant as she is from a country not included in the DV lottery? Has anyone had this situation? Our interview is next week.
May 12, 2019 at 14:34
No problem.
May 12, 2019 at 13:35
Dear Mr Brit,
Just to cut it short , if i have applied since the beginning using my spouse country instead of my Born country are we ok to proceed with DS-260 if me and my spouse will meet the eligibility via education/ work experience, despite that my spouse country the same as my origin country so it might be confusing for the CO in the embassy
Regards
May 12, 2019 at 14:39
Yes
May 12, 2019 at 13:47
Hi Sir, In my interview they were left with our original documents we did not ask for a copy is that normal? How do I recover my documents?
May 12, 2019 at 14:38
You were supposed to give them copies. You will not get your documents back.
May 12, 2019 at 14:41
I wanted to give them copies and the official told me only originals no copies
May 12, 2019 at 14:44
Then you should have asked them what was the plan to get the originals back.
May 12, 2019 at 15:03
The emotion made me forget those details, let’s call it on Monday at the embassy or do I expect them to send my passport, questions with the documents?
May 12, 2019 at 15:18
Again, they keep documents.
May 12, 2019 at 14:06
Hello Mr Brit,
Will 2019 dv selectees that haven t got their visas yet be influenced by the new immigration laws that recently declared by President Tump ?
May 12, 2019 at 14:37
Trump does not (nor does any president) have the ability to declare new laws.
May 12, 2019 at 17:45
Hello Mr. Brit,
I’m accountant, what should i choose in the primary occupation question??
There’s only BUSINESS option or others??
May 12, 2019 at 18:17
Firefighter? Astronaut?
Or you can use your own judgement.
May 12, 2019 at 19:04
Hi Simon
Many thanks for all your help.
I am dv2020 Asia with CN 14xxx
I have 2 questions
1-is it against me if i submit my docs in August vs now? Will this impact my ranking for the interview if i hopefully get one?
2- I need to get police certificates from 3 different countries where I lived, do I need to attest/certify each one from the dept of foreign affairs? Or I can submit them as is? Also do I need any attestation for the birth certificate?
May 13, 2019 at 01:16
1. No impact, and I suggest you wait. https://britsimonsays.com/dv2020-dont-submit-ds260-until-you-read-this/
2. Read the instructions.
May 12, 2019 at 19:13
Hello Simon. I would like to know the statistics of the DV Winners of each country.
Sincerely
May 13, 2019 at 01:17
DV2020 numbers are not yet published.
May 12, 2019 at 20:12
Is it ok to use my UK passport to complete ds-260 given that I was born in Poland and that is the country under which I entered the lottery? Or will I have to get polish passport from the polish consulate?
May 13, 2019 at 01:30
UK passport is OK. Number questions/make it easy to answer please.
May 12, 2019 at 20:23
Hi Simon!
Firstly, thank you for establishing this site and giving all the help you do.
My question is about children. My spouse and I were unable to conceive so we used a surrogate in the US.
Between applying for and winning the DV lottery our child was born. He is a US citizen and has a US passport.
On the DS-260 form it asks if I have any children. Obviously I want to inform them that I have a child but I want them to know that he is a US citizen already and won’t be an applicant.
Do I need to add him as an applicant?
Thank you
May 13, 2019 at 01:31
You need to list him on your DS260s, but does not need to be added as an applicant.
May 12, 2019 at 20:34
Greetings sir, please i have been try to fill my infotmation to my result for 2020 dv lottery but the system keep telling me information invalid..i dont know what to do next?
May 13, 2019 at 01:31
https://britsimonsays.com/dv2020-basic-questions/
May 12, 2019 at 20:55
Hi
So I had my visa interview on April 2nd in Dublin Ireland.
I was the applicant and my wife the beneficiary. My case went into administrative processing and ultimately my wife’s visa was denied and mine approved.
The embassy are now asking for me to prove to them that I will establish a domicile in the US. I’m thinking a 1 year lease a 1 way flight to the US and a US bank account should be enough to prove that I’ll live there permanently.
Would appreciate some advice
Thanks
May 12, 2019 at 21:16
I am also in Dublin.
May I know why your wife’s was denied?
May 13, 2019 at 01:41
I don’t have any tips. The things you suggest are normal for AFTER you arrive, so I don’t think that is what they are asking for. The point is – they are asking why you would move without your wife. And that is a reasonable question.
May 12, 2019 at 22:09
I hope this message finds you well ! I have a question regarding my application for DV lottary visa I already won! I made a mistake in the DS-5501 form by writing wrong city of birth! There is no problem with anything other than that in the application including the country of birth! I appreciate your response!
May 13, 2019 at 01:46
You are not clear about the scenario.
Why have you already submitted the DS-5501?
May 12, 2019 at 22:20
Hello
I have 3 questions, which I cant clearly understand on official websites, as I’m not experienced with these things.
– I’m one of the winners of DV Lottery 2020. May I know please:
1. I as a principal applicant, do I submit 1 DS260 form for me and my family (wife and children) through my Case Number ?
2. After completing all the required fields on DS260, should I immediately upload scanned documents (as Birth certificate/Diploma/Passports/Photos etc) or the upload of documents is later, when they inform me on email ? If its later, may I know approximately, how long does it take?
3. As there at DS260 are informations for our parents, my wife doesnt have her father listed on her Birth Certificate, since shes born the certificate was officially issued without her father’s name. What should I do ?
May 13, 2019 at 01:48
1. You should read my lottery guide (link above) which also leads you to a guide on completing the DS260. BUT no need to rush that.
2. Later. A lot later, but it depends on your case number.
3. List it as is. Always be truthful.
May 13, 2019 at 22:30
Thanks for the reply.
2. My case number is EU2X5XX
3. Im worried, if having her father’s surname as maiden surname, but not having father listed on birth certificate will cause a problem because based on travel.state.gov it has this statement for documents requirements…
“Short form birth certificates will not be accepted.
The certificate must contain the:
Person’s date of birth;
Person’s place of birth;
Names of both parents; and,
Annotation by the appropriate authority indicating that it is an extract from the official records…”
May 13, 2019 at 23:27
2. That’s an odd way to write the number, but I think you are trying to say a number higher than 20,000. If so that number won’t be current until well into 2020, so you have loads of time to wait. No need to rush.
3. What you are describing is the birth certificate for an “illegitimate” child – meaning a birth where the father is not taking responsibility. That is OK, having a father is not a requirement, so the way the birth is recorded (a single parent) is no problem. The long for certificate will simply show a blank name.