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August 23, 2019 at 21:24
Hi Simon, Great Master of DV Immigration!
Here is my situation: I won the lottery, I got my Visa and I entered USA. I looked around and I came back to my country.
Green card was sent to a friend that lives in USA. He got it and then sent it to me by USPS.
USPS lost it.
I started the process of renewing my green card from outside USA in order to get a new one.
Now I’m traveling to America to take my biometrics appointment. My I-551 is still valid so I won’t have any issue to enter but it’ll expire a few days after I get to US.
What if I have to exit America again, my green card is being reissued and my I-551 recently expired? Do you know if and how can I ask for a new I-551 stamp?
Thank you very much!!
August 24, 2019 at 04:53
Contact USCIS when you are in the USA.
August 23, 2019 at 21:57
Hi Brit,
I am living in Australia, and I am a citizen and doing my interview here. I have a police check for Australia.
My question is do I need a police check for the united states too, because I lived there for three years?
I called the U.S. consulate and they said I did not need a police check for the U.S. but I am still
worried because on the document cover sheet it says list all other countries that you have lived in for more than six months, and asks for a police certificate for that respective country.
Just wanting some more confirmation on what to do. Many Thanks!
August 24, 2019 at 04:53
The consulate advised you correctly.
August 23, 2019 at 23:07
Sir i would like tout know if with social security and passeport we Can already apply for a job and enroll children un school un Dallas
August 24, 2019 at 04:54
Yes. They will probably expect proof you live locally.
August 24, 2019 at 00:11
Hello Mr. BritSimon,
I have a question about the certificate of marriage.
I had two marriages, the first one was divorce and the second one is continued till now.
I had got the certificate of divorce of the first marriage and the certificate of marriage of the second marriage.
My question is: do I need to get the certificate of marriage for my first marriage?
Thank you very much for your kindness and your time.
August 24, 2019 at 04:55
Usually no.
August 24, 2019 at 04:03
Dear Mr.BritSimon,
Greetings,
Please i seek your expert opinion about my case regarding DV 2020 ,
my name is Ali Ahmed Hasan Essa, and i have three kids there names in passports as follow;
Ahmed Ali Ahmed Essa
Malak Ali Ahmed Essa
Yousef Ali Ahmed Hasan Essa
As your honor notice, my first two kids does`t have my grand father name (Hasan) in their passport, while my third kid have it in his passport name.
My question to your kind office is that this lacking middle name in my first two kids is a serious problem while processing my ds260?
Honestly i`m away from my home land to fix this issue in my government registry record.
please guide me
respectfully,
Ali.
August 24, 2019 at 05:05
I don;t think it is a big problem.
August 24, 2019 at 06:07
BLESS YOU SIR
August 24, 2019 at 06:10
hi, there,,,
Would that be a problem …if it is mentioned ” over stayer or deported ” from another country in the Police Clearance certificate from the home Country of Residence.?
thanks.
August 24, 2019 at 17:51
It could do, yes. They might assume you habitually disrespect laws, particularly immigration laws.
August 24, 2019 at 07:56
Dear Mr. Simon,
I am a DV2020 winner from Amman, Jordan.
One question, do I have to evaluate my certificates ( I have master and bachelor degrees) or can I work and study without evaluating them, and if so do you recommend any service provider?
Best regards
August 24, 2019 at 17:53
If you find a future need for evaluations (unlikely) you can address that need at that time.
August 24, 2019 at 11:34
When the new instructions for DvV2021 going to announce. The August almost ends. My suggest is the end of September will put out the instructions. What do you thing ?
I’m asking because as you mention the new issue of passport numbers are required for new form and logically they should publish the instructions more early like the beginning of September or late of August.
August 24, 2019 at 17:55
Probably late September.
August 24, 2019 at 15:05
I read it before, but airlines her in Saudi Arabia refused to allow baby to travel with us without any documents from the embassy.
So that I asked you if I can issue a visa for her
Thanks ,,,
August 24, 2019 at 18:03
Yes, and I already addressed that too. You might need a travel permission from the embassy to satisfy the airline.
August 24, 2019 at 16:20
Hi, Brit , you are such a great informed guy,keep up .
Am a Dv2019 i got my visa these week awaiting to travel, I really need information about my son (3yrs) we both went through the whole process but av gathered information
1) I want to travel with him then he comes back to our home country for a few months to enable me settle and call him back .what is the right process and what do I need for him?
2)should he wait for the green card to get to our host address before he travel back or he can do it before it gets there?
3)
My friend is visiting the same state ,and am planning with her to accompany my son back to home country, what do I need for that?
I hope u are in a position to help .thanks , av been your follower and u are a great person be blessed.
August 24, 2019 at 18:05
1. Process about what?
2. No – read the FAQ please.
3. Nothing from a DV point of view, but your friend may need some paperwork from you about travelling with the child.
August 24, 2019 at 18:26
Hallo britsimon
Am DV 2020 with a high case 49k
Is it possible to apply again the lottery on october.as I wait my case to be current if not I could have a chance on the side
August 24, 2019 at 18:36
You can enter again. No problem.
August 24, 2019 at 18:59
Thank you .
And will my case be interviewed AF491**
am somehow worried.
I have already submitted DS260 on may 20th and I have all my documents ready
August 25, 2019 at 00:25
Yes, your number is not bad.
August 25, 2019 at 07:03
Thanks britsimon
I was almost giving up
Let me go on now
May God ? bless you for good work you are doing
Good advise you are giving us
Like me I don’t know anything concerning DV lottery but atleast now I can smile
August 24, 2019 at 18:58
Hi sir
My girlfriend select for edv program and see filled ds260 now we want to go together wjat we have to do now ….
August 25, 2019 at 00:24
You would have to get married and then file the DS260. Read the FAQ about getting married during the process.
August 24, 2019 at 19:57
Hello l am dv lottery winner in the region of EU i have read many of the articles you have written Brit but got a little worried with the vb that are coming in october because the numbers seemed low you reassure us they will increase but l just cant seem to find peace lol l know there are numbers way higher than mine in europe my number is 34xxx do you think i have a chance for an interview??
August 25, 2019 at 00:25
Relax and be patient.
August 24, 2019 at 20:44
Hello Sir,my case number is 2020AF21xxx.My wife is the principal applicant n my problem is she is having a high school certificate but her grade in English n Mathematics is not too good.Are they looking at only the high school certificate or grade obtained as well.Thanks.Eric from Ghana.
August 25, 2019 at 00:26
The grade is important. If she doesn’t meet the standard, they will refuse her.
August 24, 2019 at 21:12
What is the difference between high school diploma and high school degree?
In educational requirements, must you have attained all As in the subject you did?
August 25, 2019 at 00:27
The grades and level attained needed varies by country.
August 25, 2019 at 03:12
Hey Brit,
Once again in your blog for your help……… I read some where in comment section you said high school grade matters but I have seen and heard people having very low grades are already in US through DV program or it varies with embassies???
August 25, 2019 at 04:32
Varies,
August 25, 2019 at 04:18
Hey brit, how are you
Is this true before before you play e Dv lottery, you must have a passport on the hand…. Is that this the new rules
August 25, 2019 at 04:32
Yes, most likely.
August 25, 2019 at 04:22
Hello Simon, before I start, thanks for the great job u are doing. I have a friend who played the lottery for her brother, and the brother won. But it shows that she made a mistake in the brother’s date of birth while playing the lottery. And after receiving the correction, she has forgotten the wrong date She used in playing it. She made a mistake in either the day or the month, but since the year of birth was correct, they used the year of birth to check the result, but right now, they cannot proceed with the DS 260 without the correct date, and she has forgotten even the wrong date that she used. What can be done in such an issue Brit?
August 25, 2019 at 04:31
There are only 365 possibilities….
August 27, 2019 at 01:38
Hello Brit, only 365 possibilities? I didn’t really understand Brit, please can you explain it to me when you get a second? Please Brit,
August 27, 2019 at 14:43
January 1, January 2, January 3….
August 25, 2019 at 08:09
Hello Brit
My wife and me submitted the ds 260 on June 20th. Nothing happens after that. I know they will ask more documents after submitting the ds 260 but still nothing. It is normal to wait so long?
We are dv2020.
August 25, 2019 at 14:56
Yes that is normal, and may be a long time to wait depending on your case number.
August 25, 2019 at 08:53
Hi Simon
My case number is 2020EU43***
When I was filling DS260, in military specialty column I entered “SANITARY GUNMAN”. (I translated it from my native language into English with google translator) Several weeks later, when I gave my military card for translation to a translation agency, I saw that the agency translated my specialty as “sanitary assistant, shooter”. Should I unlock DS260 and change my own translation into the translation agency’s? Do you think there may be problems because of it?
I now realize that these kinds of differences may be issue in translation of the name of my course of study at university (although I haven’t given my diploma for translation yet). What should I do?
August 25, 2019 at 15:02
I don’t think that is a problem.
August 25, 2019 at 10:35
Hey BritSimon, your blog has been a real help for all of us.
As you mentioned that Public Charge issue can be a major thing which might even lead to failure to obtain visa and the best way to solve this problem is by submitting I-134 form but there are very less information about it. I have been looking at various sites and the information are contradictory and confusing. Could you please write an article or make a video addressing about I-134 form, who should submit it, does the documents or the form itself must be verified by some government agency at US, should it be notarized, where to submit it, how can the sponsor make that form available, should we produce the original copy or scanned file send by sponsor will be satisfy and other questions related to it ?
That would be real helpful.
Regards.
August 25, 2019 at 15:04
I have a FAQ entry and a video already!
August 25, 2019 at 11:03
Mr.Brit
What would POE officer Ask us when we enter USA? Do they have a right to deny our entry even we are with DV visa?
I’m afraid my wife she doesnt speak english, and i am entering first, after 1 month she will follow. is it better to come together?
August 25, 2019 at 17:57
It’s not an interview. Nothing to worry about.
August 25, 2019 at 11:14
Hi brit, thank you for your excellent help on diverse issues regarding to Dv processing and entering to US( related to Dv)
My question today is,
For how long minima does a pasport must be still valid for some one of Green card holder living in US to get back to US if traveled outside US for few weeks when the pasport was 7 months valid at the time of traveling outside.
August 25, 2019 at 17:58
6 months is the normal rule of thumb.
August 25, 2019 at 15:01
Hello Britsimon,
My case number is AF00055***.
When should I expect my interview?
August 25, 2019 at 18:02
Mid 2020.
August 25, 2019 at 16:52
Dear Brit,
I have been put under AP and I was asked to submit additional documents, in the email they didn’t specify how can I submit them. Should I make an appointment at the embassy or should I mail them via DHL m. I would choose DHL as appointment will take time. Please advise
Thanks
August 25, 2019 at 18:05
Whatever is fastest!
August 25, 2019 at 18:19
Hi Simon I am from West Africa, Liberia in case my case number is in 67,000 but the of my country do not rich 2,000 winners or the 7% will my case be scheduled
August 25, 2019 at 18:24
You have a chance – and a long time to wait until about 10 or 11 months from now.
August 25, 2019 at 21:06
Hi Brit I have gotten someone who is ready to help me with the 1-134 but he did it for someone last year so can he do it for me this year? Thanks
August 25, 2019 at 21:39
Possibly. It’s a slight risk.
August 25, 2019 at 22:39
Hi brit
Is it ok only I -134 or bank balance also requirement?
August 26, 2019 at 03:25
I-134 is all you need, but show bank statements also if you want.
August 25, 2019 at 23:38
Thanks very much
August 26, 2019 at 00:05
Hai Brit,
I’ve searched a related tread to post this, but NO any matching found, so i post it here.
1. What are the difference between Public and Private schools in USA? (I meant Education, Syllabus wise)
2. Are they same taught in every State?
3. Fees of Public and Private? (Need to know rough value to plan ahead)
August 26, 2019 at 03:26
You’ll need to do your own research.
August 26, 2019 at 04:27
Is there any Website?
August 26, 2019 at 06:51
I don’t know.
August 26, 2019 at 03:32
Is it ok to show jobletter from sponser
August 26, 2019 at 03:38
If the offer is genuine, yes.
August 26, 2019 at 03:47
Hi Mr.Brit,
We are DV2020 selectee, and our case number is 2020AS171XX. We’ve submitted our DS260 on May 11 2019, and ’till now we haven’t get any email to submit our documents from KCC.
In your opinion, when should we expect to get the email or should we ask for our DS260 status Mr.Brit?
Thank you.
August 26, 2019 at 04:06
There is plenty of time, just wait…
August 26, 2019 at 04:09
Okay, thank you Mr.Brit.
August 26, 2019 at 04:43
Hi Brit,
i have received an email confirming that they have completed process my DS 260 AND DOCUMENTS was successful.
as an OC18** , they have advice that they will send an email when my interview is schedule.
My thinking is that probably next year by June to September i will receive this email from them and than i can prepare myself for interview.
If any the DV 2020 OC Region too is following this blog please advice me so that we can help each other because we are in the same region.
Thank you very for your time commitment to have answered all our questions.
May God Bless you and your Family.
Kind regards
MR (FIJI ISLAND)
September 10, 2019 at 09:25
Hi I’m also 18XX
August 26, 2019 at 05:25
Hi Brit can i maintain the address on the ds260 where my GC will be sent to and stay with another person in a different state? Thanks
August 26, 2019 at 06:47
Yes
August 26, 2019 at 06:35
Dear Simon,
My daughter is 18. She will apply for DV2021, and both me and spouse will put her in our application.
Does that mean, that she has triple chances? For example, if they draw me or my spouse, will she get the visa too because she is under 21?
Thank you in advance, and thanks for helping out people.
August 26, 2019 at 06:46
Yes
August 26, 2019 at 08:21
Hello Sir,
I’m EU 35XXX.
I’ve sent DS260 in early August.
So far no reply from KCC…
Do I need to send them email and check is my DS260 okay or I just need to wait and they will email me once they need my documents?
Regards
August 26, 2019 at 19:30
Just waiting. No need to ask them.
August 26, 2019 at 08:55
Thanks very much because i was a little bit worried God bless you Mr Brit
August 26, 2019 at 09:11
Hi britsimon, what about DV2020AF692** Egypt. is there a chance to schedule an appointment?
August 26, 2019 at 19:31
I don’t know if Egypt will be OK up to that number. All you can do is wait and see.
August 26, 2019 at 19:43
How long will I wait to know if ok or not?
August 26, 2019 at 09:36
Hi Simon – I’m traveling soon & I must carry with me supporting docs for my reentry Permit app;
I- What pieces do you think I shoul take with me ? (I’m 1st year college, 2nd year starts in October)
II- Originals + Translations ?
III- Will I get back those documents ?
Thank You soo much!
August 26, 2019 at 19:31
I don’t know the I-131 requirements/process, so please do your own research.
August 26, 2019 at 10:36
Hello Sir,
My relative still in AP, in case if Dakar embassy her to drop passport and if not available APPOINTEMENT online. She can use DHL or what knowing I am at Conakry far from there and also the last days of the FY?
August 26, 2019 at 19:32
Whatever is fastest.
August 26, 2019 at 11:08
pls can you be arrested if they find out that your documents are not genuine(like educational certificate)?
August 26, 2019 at 11:16
Why will you provide false documents? If you really want to break your dream for USA do that. This question should not be asked because you know it is false.
It is like when you ask if you drink Acid you will die.
August 26, 2019 at 19:34
technically Yes. Immigration fraud is serious.
August 26, 2019 at 11:23
pls the problem is,my sister won the dv but the person who played for her filled the form and put in a diploma course which my sister has not done any diploma course and she is to go for interview on the 3rd september and that has been a problem….Any help pls
August 26, 2019 at 12:03
Better provide genuine information , but I hope she got high school diploma. Just explain it to CO and say truth it is the only solution.
A friend of mine did same thing but he refused to explain it to the CO but he thought that the embassy does not have information about his high school diploma.
I think it is better but Mr Brit will clarify more
August 26, 2019 at 19:36
So, she should not show any false documents or lie. If she does not meet the requirements, then she should not attend the interview.
August 26, 2019 at 14:33
Hi Brit
Great Thanks you for your overall DV instruction.
I was sented mail KCC for unlock my DS form for add my spouse in ds form before in 1 day.Now Iam waiting my inquiry and how I will find ds form unlock inform.
August 26, 2019 at 19:37
Just wait for the form to be unlocked.
August 26, 2019 at 15:48
Dear Simon,
Me and my fiance are planning to get married in October 2019 and then submit the application (DS-260) for both of us. I have won the lottery and I will add my husband to DS after the wedding, is it ok to change my surname, or just add my husband’s although I have entered lottery with my maiden one? We are planning to change our documents anyway, since we moved in the new apartment.
Thank you!
August 26, 2019 at 19:38
You can change your name if you do so during the marriage process.
August 26, 2019 at 16:31
Hi Brit
Here is my situacion,
My interview appointmet is next week, today I just realized that my husband made a mistake on the DS 260, at the part of education: university degree, he put a different “date of attendance to” from his university diploma…. can we have a problem because of that? should we call KCC?
August 26, 2019 at 19:38
Should not be a problem if there are no concerns about fraud.
August 26, 2019 at 16:56
Hi Brits..
Can i email document asked under 221(g) if yes plz share email id…or i just have to drop it to the drop off locations.
Please help.
August 26, 2019 at 19:40
Ask the embassy. But just get on with it!
August 26, 2019 at 17:13
Hi Simon,
Can you assist me with clarification:
I’ve applied for dv lottery visa, been told with the given documents everything was good during my interview on the 2nd of may and asked to submit 2 criminal records of two different countries I was which I did after a month and few days. but my case still in AP for more than 2 months and would like to know according to DV lottery policies, the embassy in Prague needs to answer me before the 30th of September 2019 or else the process will end? Tried several times to contact them without success.
Thank you in advance
August 26, 2019 at 19:42
The case cannot continue past 9/30. If the case is not approved by then, it is over.
August 26, 2019 at 17:23
Hi Mr BRIT. Thank you for your advices. I get the visa to USA and I decide to move next month, but the host family that I mentioned in the interview she won’t receive us.
Can I choose another family in another state at the airport, or I must enter the USA in the same state already mentioned in the interview. Thank you so much.
August 26, 2019 at 19:42
Live whereever you want.
August 26, 2019 at 19:47
Hi mr britsimon Iam from Somalia and my country include 7 countries which trump baned can I apply Dv2021 if not why my country is still elegible
August 26, 2019 at 20:49
You can still apply. SOME (few) people from the banned countries will be able to be approved.
August 26, 2019 at 22:38
Hi Simon
So I’ve been ask to submit documents but I haven’t get the police certificate yet because there is delayance in the procedure in my country. I am afriad they might produce it let. Do u think I can submit other documents pending just the police certificate?
August 26, 2019 at 22:42
No.