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May 16, 2019 at 07:54
Hi Simon, DV2019AS2xxx here, interview was scheduled initially for early May, I requested for rescheduling and was informed by SDY embassy (at the end of Apr) for a tentative date at early July, with the release of VB for July, is it reasonable to expect a notification around the end of May from SDY embassy to confirm Jul interview? Thx!
May 16, 2019 at 16:26
I don’t know what is reasonable or their standard practice.
May 16, 2019 at 08:07
Hi !
I have a question.
I submitted my ds 260 form for dvLottery 2020.
But I don’t know if I answered correct to the question if I lived in a different address since the age of sixteen .
I did an experience of 5 months in Australia and I worked there with working holiday visa, but now I am again at home, in my country, Italy.
Should I insert this experience in the question ? Thank u
And another question , If your answer is Yes. I have had some troubles with a telephone company in Australia and I didn’t pay the whole amount of my telephone contract. Do you think Will they verify these things ?
Thank u
May 16, 2019 at 16:28
The trip to AUS was extended vacation. You were not living there, so you don’t list it as a living address, but DO mention it when asked about travel history.
May 17, 2019 at 07:29
Brit,Thanks for the services offered to us. If I wasn’t selected for the first time of check when again do I have to so that I wouldn’t spend all my time checking . I mean how often do I keep checking?
May 17, 2019 at 20:02
You don’t need to check again. It will not change.
May 16, 2019 at 08:59
Hey BritSimon,
I won the DV2020, my number is DV2020OC14xx.
When I entered I put Perth as my ‘City Of Birth’, but I was actually born in a more specific suburb within Perth (which is what is written on my passport under ‘Place Of Birth’). Hopefully you can see why I was confused.
Could this be grounds for disqualification?
I know it’s a long while before my number becomes current (if at all) but thought I would ask now.
Appreciate your advice! 🙂
May 16, 2019 at 16:32
No.
May 16, 2019 at 09:17
Hi Brit,
So i have read the FAQS about a case in AP. My case has been in AP for 2 months now. Consular approved on day of interview, no further documentations required and yet not change in status.
1. What are the possible outcomes if it stays in AP till September and i still do not receive an email for further documents.
2. What steps should i take if the above happens having that they have my passport.
Thanks you
May 16, 2019 at 16:32
1. If the case is not approaved by September 30 it cannot be approved ever.
2. Contact the embassy.
May 17, 2019 at 11:12
Brit, when should the filling of ds-260 begins for dv2020 winners?
May 17, 2019 at 20:16
https://britsimonsays.com/dv2020-basic-questions/
May 16, 2019 at 10:44
Hi Brit,
In DV2020, i have mistakenly fill ds-260 my job as “software engineer” but actually it was “senior software engineer” what should i do? if i selected, can i inform them when on interview? is it can be lead to disqualification?
May 16, 2019 at 16:34
No it’s a trivial matter. No problem.
May 16, 2019 at 11:11
Hello Brit
My case number is DV2020 52xxx from EAST African there’s some chance?
May 16, 2019 at 16:38
https://britsimonsays.com/dv2020-basic-questions/
May 16, 2019 at 12:47
Hi sir, I am a DV lottery winner 2020AS17xxx, (from Sri Lanka) My occupation is graphic design I’m applying the visa with working experience category. I have few questions.
1.The DS260 form doesn’t have “graphic designer” under the drop down list for Primary occupation/ In which occupation do you intend to work in the U.S.?
So shall I select answer as Others and then key in the answer as “graphic designer” or select “computer science” from the drop down list.
2.Is this case number low or high?
May 16, 2019 at 17:00
1. Use your own common sense.
2. It’s pretty high. You actually shouldn’t submiyt your DS260 yet. https://britsimonsays.com/dv2020-dont-submit-ds260-until-you-read-this/
May 16, 2019 at 12:59
Dear Sir,
My case no. is 2019AS12xxx. This is regarding the Qualifying Education.
I have only completed my GCSE which is a 10 year course and not a 12 year course but am currently enrolled in a degree program where I will graduate with a BSc in March 2020. Will this be a problem at the interview?
May 16, 2019 at 17:03
Yes probably. The requirements vary by embassy, but a GCSE would not normally meet the level needed.
If I were you I would NOT submit the DS260 until you are certain you will complete the BSc and then you could hope that the CO would accept that as meeting the requirements.
May 18, 2019 at 07:43
Thank you so much for your advise Sir!
May 16, 2019 at 13:01
Hello Brits, I actaully dont know if this question is relevant but is it possible to take my mother with me to the embassy for a visa interview if i won a lottery? Just asking
May 16, 2019 at 17:05
I don’t know. But you are asking to emigrate to the USA. How will it look to the CO if you need to take your Mummy to the interview.
May 16, 2019 at 14:32
Hi Brit,
I have mistakenly add my job title in ds-260 as “software engineer” but my actual title was “senir software engineer”. how can we solve this?. is it can be a reason for disqualified if i’m selected for the interview? or we can correct it during the inerview?
May 16, 2019 at 14:40
Hi
ur a software engineer, senior is a title that we got by time, it’s not included in job title.
it’s fine. me also a senior software engineer and i put just software engineer
relax.
May 16, 2019 at 14:40
Hello sir, what you are doing is really helpful and i am greatful.
My question is what happens if i can not provide document for proof of work experience after i stated it on the ds260?
P.S: i am qualified for the visa because i have a bachelor’s degree and the reason i can’t provide work experience is because the company terminated me and there is a commitment i owe them. Thanks
May 16, 2019 at 17:12
No problem.
May 16, 2019 at 16:06
My sponsor’s address of I-134 form and the address that I given to the medical examination is difference. Is that a problem?
May 16, 2019 at 17:29
Hi Brit My sponsor cant type some boxes in I – 134 such as AP/Nr (page1),A /Nr (page2) etc.Should he print in black ink or let them unfilled Thanks
May 16, 2019 at 17:36
Use his/her own judgement.
May 16, 2019 at 18:34
Hi Brit,
Case number 2019AF39XXX. I have sent a related question earlier (and thank you for the response). I have contacted KCC several times by phone as well as email to specifically ask for the instructions on how to submit supporting documents as no email with instructions was received yet.
KCC keeps saying “Your case is still processing. You will receive instructions once your case has processed”.
The Visa website states “KCC will send instructions explaining how to scan and email the documents and any required translations after you submit a valid DS-260 application for you and all accompanying family members.”.
Your advice has been over and over to submit documents even if not asked for it.
So my question is:
1. Where can I get the instructions on how to submit the documents if those are not available on the visa website and KCC does not want to give them?
Thanks!
May 16, 2019 at 18:54
The letter is in here:
https://britsimonsays.com/new-document-submission-procedure-update/
May 16, 2019 at 20:01
I have read that page probably a hundred times and never saw the detail I needed. Thank you for pointing that out again. It will be a reminder for me to follow your advice to the letter: “read, read, read before asking a question.”
May 17, 2019 at 00:57
Good advice to others too – thanks!
May 16, 2019 at 19:20
Please here is the the name of my father on his voters I’d is different from my birth certificate. please do I need to change it or it’s not a problem. Please I need ur advice.
Thank you
May 16, 2019 at 22:03
Doesn’t matter.
May 16, 2019 at 19:49
Hello Brit;
1.Today’s US immigration policy by trump announcement may affect DV 2020 once become officially approved??
2.According to your analysis and predication of this immigration policy, is it is HIGHLY possible to be approved?? WHEN can be start to be formally put in place?
Am asking this for DV2020 already selected. Kindly give us your advice accordingly
Thank you Sir.
May 16, 2019 at 23:05
1. I can’t waste my time on silly statements by trump.
2. HIGHLY unlikely.
May 17, 2019 at 06:35
Will it affect the approval of DV 2019’s interview ?
Thanks.
May 16, 2019 at 21:41
Dear Mr Brit,
If i am winner on DV2020
1- do they need my wife secondary school certificate or mine only
2- regarding to the translation of all doc’s should i send the original with native language in addition to the translated ones
Appreciate your kind response
Regards,
AM
May 17, 2019 at 00:59
1. Only the winner.
2. The instructions regarding documents are very clear – please read them.
May 16, 2019 at 22:05
Hello BritSimon my case number is EU 41*** TELL ME HOW % CHANCE I HAVE AND WHEN I CAN SUBMIT THE DS-260 IN WHICH MONTH PLEASE !!!!!!
May 17, 2019 at 01:01
https://britsimonsays.com/dv2020-dont-submit-ds260-until-you-read-this/
May 16, 2019 at 22:26
I got married after selecting and I completed the DS form after the wedding. I didn’t change my last name, I kept my own. Also, in the ds form, I wrote with the primary address the address on which I was registered in my documents. As the other address (optional) I listed the address where I live with my husband. can there be a problem with the fact that I live at the address with him and I’m registered at the address that is in my documents? can they refuse me for this?
May 17, 2019 at 01:02
No problem.
May 16, 2019 at 23:03
Hi Brit, I filed I-130 for my spouse and son and it’s being processed in California service center. I was wondering if you can change service center cause as I can see other service centers have less waiting time
May 17, 2019 at 01:06
I only answer DV lottery questions.
May 16, 2019 at 23:27
Dear sir
I can’t get through my status check if i have won for dv 2020 or not everytime i type my confirmation number and my otber details it says wrong information where else i have got everything correct from my confirmation page last year
May 17, 2019 at 01:07
Some tips to help you check are here:
https://britsimonsays.com/dv2020-basic-questions/
May 17, 2019 at 00:56
Hi simon.i want to ask a question about tranlation documents.mydocument is translated from indonesian to english a professional translston bureau.but it.has not a statement that the translation is accurate.lt has.bureau’s seal and signature.lts ok with tht?
May 17, 2019 at 01:11
Probably. It will be up to the CO.
May 17, 2019 at 01:23
Hi simon.why the case number of this month is not published yet?or DV interview for 2019 is over.
May 17, 2019 at 02:35
The VB is published. All regions are current with some country exclusions. That means any number can be interviewed. So – what is the problem?
May 17, 2019 at 02:10
Hello again Simon,
Sorry to bug you again.I read your guide for AOS and it said that with early filing the process can seem more like than 6 months than 1-4. So is early filing a good thing for me or not if my current status is about to expire at the end of the year and I have a low case #?
You recommend still filing DS260 when doing AOS but is it a must, have other people got their green card without filing DS260 after 2014? because they are asking a lot of questions in DS260 etc addresses since age of 16 all my jobs, and my life has been rather chaotic up until recently with several moves in the past years here in the US etc and I don’t know if I can remember the details good enough to perfectly match the dates in the sevis record and I don’t want them to think I am trying to lie because I really am not. I have asked my old school to send info but they have not given me dates of moves etc which really worries me.:(
May 17, 2019 at 02:38
Early filing is obviously a good thing, but you cannot file before your case number is announced in the VB. You also MUST be in status when you file.
The DS260 helps speed up the process later, but isn’t a “must”.
The best DV AOS info is here: https://forums.immigration.com/threads/dv-2020-aos-only.340762/
May 17, 2019 at 04:34
Hi Britt,
For AOS processing if we donot get second letter. Can we still go for the process?? Since, I was going through the thread, it says take it along with you during interview?
May 17, 2019 at 05:25
THe AOS process if different. It is essential you follow the steps.
https://forums.immigration.com/threads/dv-2020-aos-only.340762/
May 17, 2019 at 02:30
Hello brit, my sponsor has a own small company because he told me he has not W2 form. Why sir ? is this true?
May 17, 2019 at 02:38
Yes. He can provide a 1040.
May 17, 2019 at 03:02
Thank you sir, sir what is the difference of IRS transcript and 1040 form?
May 17, 2019 at 03:36
Spelling.
May 17, 2019 at 03:25
Hi
I am from nepal. My case number is 64**. Do I need to worry or is it okay. Can u please explain a lit bit how about many case number are interviewed from nepal in the recent years.
May 17, 2019 at 03:37
You have to list your YEAR and region.
May 17, 2019 at 04:10
For the year 2020. My Region is asia
May 17, 2019 at 04:58
Bishal,
What is the trend of case number from Nepal for DV 2020?? If you happen to know??
May 17, 2019 at 15:47
You dnt have to worry bishal
May 17, 2019 at 03:47
Brit sir, please kindly tell me , is the same IRS transcript and W2 form?
May 17, 2019 at 04:05
Stop asking silly questions that your sponsor will know. If you really want to know, try google.
May 17, 2019 at 05:41
Dear brit
In your DS 260 guide 5th part (Mailing and Permanent Address Information) in my case I don’t have any family members or friends to provide a us address to receive Green card.
1.What can i do?
May 17, 2019 at 06:12
Ask family members or friends if they know someone trustworthy in the USA
May 17, 2019 at 06:35
Hello Brit. please a worry, do every applicants need Affidavit document please? I’m a student and my interview is in June. Thanks for your reply dear
.c.b
May 17, 2019 at 20:00
It varies by case and by embassy.
https://britsimonsays.com/all-about-public-charge-affidavit-of-support-i-134/
May 17, 2019 at 08:29
Hi Brit,
How much should my sponsor need to show his annual income if both of us are single??
May 17, 2019 at 20:04
https://britsimonsays.com/all-about-public-charge-affidavit-of-support-i-134/
May 17, 2019 at 11:09
Hi!
My case number in AS31*** since my case number is too high, is there any chance that my case number would be current for the interview or is it confirmed that i will not probably get any chance for the interview. Please help me.
May 17, 2019 at 20:15
It is too soon to know.
May 17, 2019 at 11:15
Dear Mr Brit,
Thanks a lot for your prompt respond on my previous inquiries, i have one more
1- regarding to sponsor in the DS-260 should i put a name of person or i can put a hotel name as i will still there till i get my green card within 2 month hopefully
2- if i did not put a sponsor name like ( not applicable) is it ok or it will affect the CO decision
Thanks,
AM
May 17, 2019 at 20:18
1. Must be a real residential address and someone you can trust.
2. It might affect the decision.
May 17, 2019 at 11:26
My sponsor have emailed all required sponsor documents to the embassy. But I do not have hard copies of those documents. Is that a problem for my interview?
May 17, 2019 at 20:19
You need to present them at your interview. Email is no good.
May 17, 2019 at 12:03
Hi sir
Any latest news about dv in trump new rules ?
May 17, 2019 at 20:23
Who cares?
May 17, 2019 at 20:55
Hello Brit,
I have question regarding DS 260 . Currently, applied for OPT and also won the DV lottery for 2020. I was wondering, Can someone file DS 260 just after opt is approved or will have to wait 90 days after approval for filing DS 260 for DV 2020.
Thanks.
May 17, 2019 at 13:37
Hi Brit,
My case no is 2019EU22xxx and I just received the 2NL stating that my interview is on 1st of July.
1. Should I email the embassy confirming the appointment?
2. Shall the sponsor send the “affidavit of support” directly to Embassy or to my email?
Thank you for your time!
May 17, 2019 at 20:26
1. No – but read the embassy instructions.
2. To you.
May 17, 2019 at 14:22
Hlo Brit, I have ever been to qatar fr 1yr and 7 months. I returned home 4 months bfr i was selected, do i really need a police clearance record for my interview… CN 2019 AF39*** THANKS
May 17, 2019 at 14:24
Police record from qatar
May 17, 2019 at 20:29
Yes!
Read the instructions!
May 17, 2019 at 15:04
Hi Brits,
Finally,Trump has replaced the DV with a point base system.
Have you gotten the information? He said at the forefront on white house gardens
May 17, 2019 at 16:14
Not true . It’s a proposal that will have to pass before accepted and it wont go down easily with them
May 17, 2019 at 20:31
The idiot said some things. No one apart from you is taking any of that seriously.
May 17, 2019 at 15:53
Dear Brit
recently got 2nd letters & interview on 10 july , does medical appointment on last may. does diabities patient reject or not
thanks
May 17, 2019 at 20:32
What did it say in the FAQ?
May 17, 2019 at 16:36
I Brit ! I want to know after submitted the D260 form, we received the confirmation page that should be printed. should we received another email regarding the D260 form if there is any missing things? Thanks for your help.
May 17, 2019 at 20:35
No.
May 17, 2019 at 17:03
Hi brit, dude I have used several time the same photo to enter the lottery, so now I got won dv2020. Do you think can be a trouble in the future?
May 17, 2019 at 20:36
Yes.
May 17, 2019 at 17:05
Brit good afternoon, again is me case number EU257** I call in kcc that toled me my interview will be July but no what day I’m interesting I am scheduled this time and my apoitment will be scheduled and of the month? 2Nl is sensed but not me I am wery worried what happened. For firs time to this month is done 2nl for July or can sensed me more on this week?
May 17, 2019 at 20:36
Please read my latest article.
May 17, 2019 at 17:24
I forgot to ask, once the required documents have been submitted to the KCC, how many days should we received a confirmation that the documents sent have been approved?
May 17, 2019 at 20:37
They may not respond unless you ask them.
May 17, 2019 at 17:48
Hallo..I am number 2019AF43….my question is,amon a the documents am submitting is certificate of clearance or good conduct,is it a requirement for my 7 month old and 7 year old daughter’s.
May 17, 2019 at 20:38
Have you read the instructions?
May 17, 2019 at 18:38
Brit pleas tell me anything nice..
May 17, 2019 at 20:46
Ice Cream is nice.
May 17, 2019 at 18:43
I missed the first half(decade)? All 2NL is done for first decade?
May 17, 2019 at 20:33
I just called the KCC because my friend who has the case number 2019EU303xx got a confirmation that his ds was processed and I have not received anything yet, I sent the documents 1 month ago. They told me my ds was not yet processed. Should I be concerned? there is a small difference between our two numbers and his ds has been processed and my is not yet
May 17, 2019 at 20:54
It has nothing to do with the case number. All you can do is wait. Make sure your documents have been sent.
May 17, 2019 at 21:12
they said that they have my documents and that the ds form has not yet been processed… I sent the required document 22.04 and I completed the ds form on May 27th last year
May 17, 2019 at 23:11
They are just saying that because they are overwhelmed. It obviously doesn’t take this long to process your DS260.
May 17, 2019 at 20:33
Hi there, My case number is AS5575 and I have not received 2NL yet. One of my friend with High case number AS5949 has already received 2NL. Should I still worry about it?
Thank you
May 17, 2019 at 20:53
Does worrying help?
Have you sent documents? When?
May 17, 2019 at 20:54
Thanks very much Sir for your kind response.
1-I wish to find out if 1 can still edit the ds260 after 9months of submission but have not yet send the other documents.
2-While filling the ds260 form i wrote my parents three full names but on my birth certificate only two is written will it pose a problem? Humbly waiting for your response sir Brit.
May 17, 2019 at 20:56
1. Yes, but you need to finish this very soon (ds260 AND documents)
2. No problem.
May 17, 2019 at 21:43
Dear sir i still cant open up with my entrant following the same procedure can you please help out to check if i provide with confirmation number please
May 17, 2019 at 23:14
https://britsimonsays.com/dv2020-basic-questions/