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September 5, 2019 at 14:45
in dv visa has written permanent residents for one year. then we have in visa two kind date. date of issuance and date of expire according to medical time. then after expired date. in one year can we fly from our country to usa. even though we never had travel by this visa before.
September 6, 2019 at 13:52
You must enter by the expiry date. Read the FAQ please.
September 5, 2019 at 18:41
Dear first I appreciate your continuous support in thanks
I need your help first I did wrong in the country of eligibility I born Saudi Arabia and I choosed Somalia so can you explain to me missionary exception for the parents
On the other hand
My country Somalia will the ban affect my application please help
September 6, 2019 at 13:59
So I assume you have an AF region number instead of an AS region one. That is a problem, and will most likely mean disqualification. Why do you think the missionary exception will apply to your case?
September 5, 2019 at 21:54
Dear Simon, after entering States how long does it usually take to get your green card (as the physical card) to your address?
September 6, 2019 at 15:02
Varies greatly from a few weeks to 4 months.
September 5, 2019 at 23:52
Hello sir, what was the cutoff number for 2017 and 2018 American Dv lottery
September 6, 2019 at 18:34
Click the link above for historical visa bulletin numbers.
September 6, 2019 at 05:28
Hellow simon greetings from Nepal.
My case no is AS72** my concern is that i havent received any mail from kkc regarding sending documents.
1) is it late i am worried
2) when will.i receive the mail
September 6, 2019 at 05:47
My wife case number is close to yours and also not yet receive email from KCC, already submitted DS-260. Just be patient as Simon said.
September 6, 2019 at 20:16
1. No.
2. Wait and see.
September 6, 2019 at 05:29
Dear Simon I am winnor of dv 2020 my case no is AF70xxx when i get the scedule to interview and passport , dv, birth cetificate all these are the same but one spelling error on my educational docments is that made problem on our chance, is that possible to change and steay as it is?
September 6, 2019 at 20:19
That would not normally cause a problem.
September 6, 2019 at 07:05
I’m sorry but I need to exaggerate my previous question-Does the stamp (visa) in our passport we’re gonna receive is possible to be used only one time or until the expiration date you can travel to US with that? I’m asking because I’ll need to leave and go back to states while I’m not sure if I’ll get my green card by that time
September 6, 2019 at 20:23
Could you please read the FAQ about that topic.
September 6, 2019 at 08:32
Dear britsimon
I received my diversity visa on 08/08/2019 but the nationality mentioned on the visa was UAE so I was confused if this was due to an error cause I’m a Pakistani passport holder so returned my passport along with the IV packet to the embassy.
Just yesterday I called KCC and came to know that the place of birt and nationality should be the same according to diversity visa. I regret sending my passport and IV packet now as the case has gone from issued to ready to administrative processing.
What’s going to happen I’m really worried
September 6, 2019 at 11:43
Wow. It will be sad if you loose
September 6, 2019 at 14:10
It’s issued again. It was their internal process which I couldn’t understand. Hopefully next week I will receive my passport.
September 6, 2019 at 14:14
Congrats bro, I was really worry for you. Inchallah.
Really glady for you
September 6, 2019 at 11:53
Syed, did your case number start with SA? Or..?
September 7, 2019 at 04:40
It is NOT correct that nationality and birthplace should be the same. However, your place of birth is important – and I assume that is UAE.
As for what will happen – I don’t know enough about your case to offer any opinion..
September 7, 2019 at 05:09
Yes Sir I thought the same but when I called KCC they said according to diversity visa the nationality will be the same as birthplace, this is very confusing however I sent my passport and IV packet and hopefully they will change it if required. Want to avoid any hassle at the port of entry.
September 7, 2019 at 05:15
No – you are NOT correct. You are confused because you are not listening to what they said or what I told you.
September 7, 2019 at 07:01
I got your point sir. They (KCC) meant that on the printed visa tha nationality and birthplace will be the same even if you hold a Pakistani passport. That’s what I mean.
November 20, 2019 at 12:32
hi brother,
hope u r fine,I am facing the same issue, please confirm did they change ur nationality on passport visa?or does country of birth and nationality remains the same.
Thanks
September 6, 2019 at 09:48
i am 2020 winner my case no is 34*** i have sent ds 260 1,when do i am going to recieve email to send my document 2, is it after feburary i am going to be interviewed and i want to thank u for ur heli mr brit
September 6, 2019 at 09:50
i am in af region
September 7, 2019 at 04:42
OK – still, wait and see.
September 7, 2019 at 04:42
1. I don’t know because you have not provided your region.
2. Wait and see.
September 6, 2019 at 10:59
Mr. Brit.
I Have question.
I ran the Lottery with my family, but now I might end up going without them. Not sure if I saw a questions answered on this, but do I just submit my form as the only applicant, whilst stating the rest of family is not moving?
Please I need your feedback on this as it was an unforeseen event we will not be able to move all.
PS. I have not submitted my DS form yet.
Thank you.
September 7, 2019 at 04:44
Yes you can proceed without your family. List them in your DS260 but do not create DS260s for them,.
September 8, 2019 at 00:05
Thank you
September 6, 2019 at 11:16
Hiii simon
I want to now the documents that I will take it with me to interviews ??? embassy from country to country different
Example: embassy in Kenya needs sponsor documents but in Ethiopia embassy not need it ……maybe needs bank statement???????
September 7, 2019 at 04:45
Prepare for all eventualities, regardless of what you have heard about each embassy. And read the instructions..
September 6, 2019 at 12:00
Sir,
If the embassy made an error by printing visa they put DIALLA instead DIALLO if you do not bring it back to correct will it be a problem in the US?
September 6, 2019 at 19:01
Hi Simon. Have there been any interview success stories of people who have been selected but previously overstayed in the US? My husband and I have been selected for dv2020 with him as the principle applicant. We had both overstsyed in the US before but voluntarily came back in 2010. There was no order for removal. My 10 years will be up in march 2020 and his will be up in october 2020. Our 3 children were born in the US. What advise would you give us. Will we be automatically denied the visa’s?
September 7, 2019 at 05:06
He cannot be approved while banned, unless the CO grants a waiver. I suggest you delay submission for some months so that your ban is over and his is almost over. THen you could try – but it will be a gamble.
September 7, 2019 at 04:47
Get it corrected.
September 6, 2019 at 12:19
Can I apply dv2021 with I’d number IF haven’t have apassport?
September 7, 2019 at 04:48
No.
“Professor”???? Seriously?
September 6, 2019 at 12:35
Hi brit. I hope you’are doing well. Im a dv 2020 winner from algeria and my case number is close. But i havent recieved any message from them. Now Should I be expecting a message demanding my documents ? Or there’s another message that comes before ?
September 7, 2019 at 04:49
If you have submitted your DS260 they will email and ask for documents in due course.
September 12, 2019 at 02:01
I have submitted it 4 months ago in june, still no response.
September 12, 2019 at 04:11
You must be patient. The background checks for people from your region are likely to take longer.
September 12, 2019 at 02:04
I have submitted it 4 months ago in june. Still no response.
September 6, 2019 at 12:52
Dear Brit how are you………
1.My sponsor changed her Address by filling forms at post office so,would you think mails will arrive to her former address including my GC?
2.USCIS website states about change of Address through calling to Contact Center,,would you think it is real for G.C ?
September 7, 2019 at 04:50
1 & 2. I don’t know.
September 6, 2019 at 13:43
When ceac says that visa has been issued should I get an email or something that my passport is ready to pick up? How long time does it take after issued information to be able to pick it up?
September 7, 2019 at 04:53
The time varies. Patience.
September 6, 2019 at 14:10
Dear smith 1. I am winner of dv 2020and my case no is AF70*** am sent ds 260 when recive email for the interview schedule? 2.My name on dv, pasport, and birth certificate are the same but my fathet name has one spelling erro on my educational docments what do you advice me can i correct it or stay as it is and Has is problems?
September 7, 2019 at 04:54
1, A long time – mid 2020.
2. No problem.
September 6, 2019 at 16:38
GOOD AFTERNOON,
YESTERDAY, I WENT TO MY APPOINTMENT FOR THE INMIGRANT VISA INTERVIEW, UNDER 2019 THE DIVERSITY VISA PROGRAM, I BROUGHT ALL MY SUPPORTING AND REQUIERED DOCUMENTS, BUT MY APPLICATION WAS DENIED AND THAT OF THE REST OF MY FAMILY, BECAUSE MY STATUS IS INELIGIBLE UNDER THE SECTION 6C1 (212)A)(6)(C)i)), THE REASON IS BECAUSE I MADE A MISTAKE WHEN I FILLED THE APPLICATION FOR THE ELECTRONIC SYSTEM FOR TRAVEL AUTHORIZATION (ESTA), ANSWERING THAT I NEVER HAVE BEEN DENIED A VISA TO ENTER TO THE UNITED STATES, BUT I HAVE TWO NATIONALITIES SO I WAS CONFUSED BECAUSE I THOUGHT THE QUESTION REFERRED TO MY PORTUGUESE NATIONALITY INSTEAD OF THE VENEZUELAN NATIONALITY, SO MY INTENTION ANSWERING LIKE THAT NEVER WAS TO COMMIT FRAUD OR TO LIE. I DONT WANT TO LOSE THE BIG OPORTUNITY TO EMIGRATE TO THE UNITED STATES, SO I WOULD LIKE TO ASK FOR A PARDON OR A WAIVER IF POSSIBLE FOR MY CASE, HOW CAN I REQUEST IT AND HOW LONG IT WOULD TAKE IN ORDER TO COMPLETE THE INMIGRATION PROCESS?
I WOULD LIKE TO GET INFORMATION ON HOW LONG THE PROCESS WOULD THE TAKE SO I CAN MAKE SURE THAT IT WOULD STILL BE IN TIME FOR THE 2019 DIVERSITY PROGRAM SCHEDULE, SINCE THE DEADLINE IS SEPTEMBER 30TH.
Good afternoon, Mr Britt, I have a doubt about the above, and I don’t know if I will be eligible or not for forgiveness or if I make the payment, I approve the dv, or I would have to do all the documentation again.
THANKS IN ADVANCE
September 7, 2019 at 05:00
There is no appeal process, and frankly they already decided they don’t trust you.
September 6, 2019 at 17:08
Hi, I was wondering if there are any news about the entry period for dv 2021..there is no info on the gov site but the beginning of October is in a few weeks..when is it generally announced?
September 7, 2019 at 05:01
Late September.
September 6, 2019 at 20:21
Hi Simon.
My oppointment of interview is 09/09/2019. I have a very busy job. I took 4 days for this process from the employers. Today i tried to go medical examinations, but i came late and the doctors went off early. They told me to come on monday and monday also is may oppointment! However what can i do on monday? Can i go directly to the embassy or go for medical exams? I decided to go to the ebmassy directly in my time! Please help me and give me an advice.
Thank you Simon
September 7, 2019 at 05:09
Oh my. A life changing event and you miss the appointment??
It is up to the embassy.
September 7, 2019 at 15:21
that meanse i donot have another chance.
September 7, 2019 at 16:52
I didn’t say that.
September 6, 2019 at 23:07
Hello Britsimon. I just want to knos if they published the registration dates for the DV Lottery 2021. Thank you
September 7, 2019 at 05:13
Soon they will….
September 7, 2019 at 03:28
Hi Brits…
was on Ap for 15 days now it says READY….just wants to know what i’m thinking is right….
September 7, 2019 at 05:14
That patience is key?
September 7, 2019 at 05:18
SURE….thanks…
September 7, 2019 at 09:37
Hi Simon
My number is scheduled in the first VB , but we hav not received the second mail about interview date , so what should I do ??
September 7, 2019 at 14:12
Be patient. When did you send your documents?
September 8, 2019 at 00:21
The documents were sent at august 7th
September 8, 2019 at 03:35
Which was too late to be scheduled for October. So wait.
September 8, 2019 at 03:36
Which was too late to be scheduled for October. So wait.
September 8, 2019 at 01:42
Where are you from??I am also facing same problem?
September 7, 2019 at 10:58
Sir, thank you very much indeed for your amazing efforts and support,
Please guide me for;
1- Am DV2020 selectee with high CN (AF00063xxx) EGYPT, is it ok to apply for DV2021?
2-Receiving 1NL means that my initial DV application photo was sound and met the standards?
3-My husband was born in Libya, if he apply for DV2021 how he can choose the country of chargeability? it will be his place of birth (Libya), or charged to place of his wife`s place of birth (Egypt)?
September 7, 2019 at 14:14
1. Yes
2. Not 100%, but mostly.
3. He could choose either country but Libya would give a better chance of selection.
September 7, 2019 at 17:04
Sir, Libya is a ban country, isn’t it?
Also, my husband has an Egyptian birth certificate wherein it is mentioned that he was born in Libya, is it enough to submit? He don’t have a birth certificate from Libya and he cannot get it. So we still can choose Libya as the country of chargability?
September 7, 2019 at 17:10
One thing is getting selected. The other is getting approved. One thing at a time.
September 8, 2019 at 04:31
Sir, with all due respect, I can’t understand what you exactly mean, could your kind office elaborate the answer,
Bless you.
September 8, 2019 at 18:40
Your chance of selection is very small. Enter first, see if you win.
September 7, 2019 at 15:26
Hi Simon,
I applied for the DV-2019 and now i wanted to check the status and after i entered correctly the confirmation number, last name, year of birth. It told me ” The information entered is not valid “.
Please what should i do ??
September 7, 2019 at 16:53
Yoga.
September 7, 2019 at 20:24
Hello Brit, permit me to bother u once again, I was interviewed on August 21, unfortunately only the medical reports for my two kids were available, my report and that of my wife were unavailable at the time, so we went on AP, few days later the results were made available, I submitted to the embassy, on the 30th the status was AP for me and kids but Ready for wife, on the 4th of September, status was updated to issued for me and kids whilst wife remained on Ready, what do u make of this ? And what can I do? I await ur response, I’m worried already.
September 7, 2019 at 20:33
Patience.
September 7, 2019 at 20:44
Sir,
My wife wear always like ladies muslim(cover) except her face. Do you think we will be reject for that? DV2020
September 7, 2019 at 23:06
No
September 7, 2019 at 22:23
Hi brit,thank you so much for the updates you provide I collect my passport with help of you
My Question I am leave in my interview was from KSA is that possible to back to my country and Travel to USA from my Country or I have travel from the Visa given country which is KSA?
Many Thanks
September 7, 2019 at 23:06
From anywhere.
September 8, 2019 at 02:50
Thank you so much for the updates and appreciate your great job
September 8, 2019 at 01:56
Hi fursan
Can i have ur email im winner of 2020 lottery from ksa can i ask some question to help in process if u can share email
September 8, 2019 at 02:43
Send me your Email than I will
September 9, 2019 at 01:00
Adil.tanveer07 at gmail.com . Please send email
September 8, 2019 at 01:53
Hi Simon
My number is scheduled in the first VB , but we hav not received the second mail about interview date , so what should I do ?? won’t I get second letter?
September 8, 2019 at 03:39
When did you submit your documents?
September 8, 2019 at 02:37
Hi brit, thank you so much for the updates you provide I collect my passport with help of you
Sorry for error typing ignore my first Question
My interview was in KSA so My Question is that possible to back to my country and Travel to USA from my Country or I have to travel to USA from the country given Visa which is KSA?
Many Thanks
September 8, 2019 at 03:32
Hi Simon
I wish to ask;
1 Is it advisable for someone to start a new job one month before the interview?
2 can an application for 2021 play while still in final year of high school but have not yet graduated since he will graduate just few months after the results will be out in may of 2020?
September 8, 2019 at 03:40
1. It does not matter one way or the other.
2. Yes
September 8, 2019 at 06:47
Hi Simon My name in passport Ahmed Hassan Mohmad Said
I have written in my initial application Ahmed First Name, Hassan Middle Name, Mohamad Last Name,
my question is:
1- do I need to open the DS 260 and add Said as last name or I can keep it as it’s and it will not create problem to me.
thanks for your usual support.
September 8, 2019 at 18:40
If that is your complete name, you should list it that way.
September 8, 2019 at 19:32
Hi Dimon, so I should open and change it on the DS260 is this what you mean?
Please Advise me
September 8, 2019 at 20:37
Yes
September 8, 2019 at 09:48
Hi Birt, this is my first time writing on this page, my Cousin when for interview on the 1st of August and he and his wife were place on AP, but when the system updated on the 14th and it’s reading READY, but since then the embassy haven call then or email them, so I want for u to please advice me on this, I will hardly appreciate you.case number 42***2019
September 8, 2019 at 18:43
They just need to be patient.
September 8, 2019 at 19:20
Thanks very much for that respond.
September 8, 2019 at 10:38
Hi Simon,
So awesome of you to share all this info. Thanks for that. I’ve read through a lot on your website here and I don’t think I’ve seen anyone ask this so here goes: If you have an existing loan in your country of residence (student loan) will that affect my process? Say I get selected and you proceed with filing out all necessary documents; will the fact that I have an “active” student loan that I’m currently repaying affect my chances of getting approved in the end? Any idea or experience with this? Many thanks.
September 8, 2019 at 18:45
No impact to the DV case.
September 8, 2019 at 10:45
Hi Simon,
1- What is the highest case number of AS regoin thet have been interviewed in DV 2019?
2- Is there any hight case number in Asia that exceeded 28000 and have been interviewed lately and when was that?
September 8, 2019 at 18:47
1. All case numbers are current.
2. No – the numbers in recent years have been nothing like as high as that.
Please read my articles from July.
September 8, 2019 at 11:07
hello I want to know the minimum and maximum duration for the administrative procedure ???? to move from AP to Issued as September 30 approaches. thank you all
September 8, 2019 at 18:51
There is no maximum. Some cases never get past AP (because once September 30th arrives, they stop work on the AP cases).
September 8, 2019 at 11:37
Hello,
I have been selected for DV20202 and I am waiting for an interview date to be scheduled. My boyfriend is doing his PhD in the US and he is a GSI in the university. He has F1 visa and W2 form. Is there any chance that he can be sponsor for me thru filling I-134 form? I read somewhere that sponsor must have GC or citizenship, is that true?
September 8, 2019 at 18:56
Since he is on a temporary visa, he should not be a sponsor.
September 8, 2019 at 12:12
Hi brit, hope you are doing well
I know you just answer dv lottery questions but I thought you could help me here.
I am looking for a blog, much like yours, where it is discussed family based immigration for green card holders (for spouse and child under 21).
I hope you could give me some indication, if you have any
Thanks
September 8, 2019 at 18:58
I don’t know.
September 8, 2019 at 12:23
Hi Brit, I went for my interview yesterday but the issue I had was that when I was called to the second counter after making the payment this was happened
M:good morning
Co:how are you doing
M:good
Co:can’t find your high school certificate
M:how it’s not possible because i recently checked. I gave another checker to try again
Co:he told me the reply was that the owner of the certificate is dead
M:it’s not possible but it’s ok
Co he wrote something on one of the documents with red ink and asked us to wait
We followed the formalities till the time of the interview and this was what happened there too
M:good morning
Co:who is Jonas
M:my cousin
Co:you or your wife
M:me
Co:where did u meet and when
M:answer
Co:any pictures of your marriage
And she went through them
She was happy with the pictures and went out and came back and said these are your original documents but am keeping the copies. She then said am using the law to refuse you because am seeing your marriage not be bone fide
It was later we realized she took our affidavit,and all other documents
I checked my status this morning I was on refusal but my wife is still on ready
Please what can we do now
September 8, 2019 at 19:05
Sounds like you presented fraudulent documents, and they also did not believe your marriage was genuine. There is nothing else to do.
September 8, 2019 at 19:47
Sorry to worry you again but I checked my results after the interview and my certificate was available online I mean today. What do you think could be the problem sir
September 8, 2019 at 20:33
I don’t know.
September 8, 2019 at 13:27
Hi Mr. Simon,
Gradually, by day by day DV lottery winner who naturalized or still in green card status performing terrorist actions to make their organizations promote. Will the US government end up this program? if yes when possibly it can happen? we love to hear your thoughts about news and articles these days circulating..
Thanks.
September 8, 2019 at 19:18
There are no plans to end the program.
September 8, 2019 at 13:53
Hi Brit, i have already submitted ds260 on may 2019 but i have discovered that i mentioned only my present work experience not my past work experience and travelling to another country for few months just for work experience assigned by a company on DS 260. So my question us should i unlock the form and add these datas or it just fine as it is? Some one told me that unlocking the form might create a doubt with NVC or KCC and they might denie ur visa due to the doubt of fraud and i dont want to believe that and i decide to ask coz u are more experienced in it.
Thank you quick reply is appreciated.
September 8, 2019 at 19:21
Case number?
September 8, 2019 at 19:40
AF19***
September 8, 2019 at 20:36
OK – so unlock.
September 8, 2019 at 20:57
1.Does unlocking related to my case number?
2 Also if i unlock it and fix it when will u think i get my 2NL?
3. Do i need a police certificate for reason of going another country coz i stayed forfor abt 12 months by company assignment.
Thanks
September 8, 2019 at 22:25
1. No
2. I don’t know.
3. Yes. Read the instructions.
September 8, 2019 at 14:13
Dear Simon, since i dont have any certicate after finished senior secondary school, i only have exam result issused by the local public education institution, so in DS260 can i fill “Academic” in Couse of Study and put “N/A” in Degree / Diploma / Certificate received regrading my high school education background.
September 8, 2019 at 20:14
Yes
September 8, 2019 at 14:30
Hi, I would like to apply this year 2019 for the DV2021. By now (Sept 8,2019) there are no official dates about. Are they gonna do the DV2021?
September 8, 2019 at 20:15
Yes. In October.
September 8, 2019 at 14:33
Hi Brit,
Thanks for the patients to answer our question.
My question is, i am a selectee of dv 2020 and i have already filled my ds260 application by may 2019. Now i discovered that i haven’t mentioned my previous work experiences and also the country i havent mentioned the country i travelled and stayed for few months for job matters whuch is assigned by the company on my ds260. So should i unlock the form and add this informations, coz am afriad that if do that they might consider it as a fraud which is definitely not. Or should i leave it as it is and explain it for CO at the interview if they ask me?
When u talked to some one mostly unlocking the form might create a doubt with KCC or NVC which i dont believe. I trust u r more experienced on such matters and i should take ur advice.
Thank you so much for reply.
September 8, 2019 at 20:16
Unlock and correct it.
September 8, 2019 at 20:47
Hope its for the best. I will do as you said and wish for my luck thanks Brit
September 8, 2019 at 15:22
I don’t think my interview is anytime soon. I have submitted all the documents as they asked and it got verified too. I want to make a change in my DS260. Will that mean I should re submit the documents? Will it effect my case in anyway ?
September 8, 2019 at 20:18
Unlock and correct.
September 8, 2019 at 17:29
Hi Brit,
my case number is 2020AS0003XXX.
I do not got email from kcc for further document.
Is there any problem or things to worried about?
September 8, 2019 at 20:41
No problem. Patience.
September 8, 2019 at 18:30
Dear Simon,
I am a winner in dv lottery 2020 and i submitted ds260 in last 30 July and my case number is AS000026XX , so it is expected that my interview will be in November or December based on the visa bulletin and I did not receive the email asking for documents,shall I send documents without waiting for the email or what do you advise me to do?
September 8, 2019 at 20:40
Just wait.
September 8, 2019 at 18:49
I would like to file for my children to come to United states, do I need a family group pictures with me and my children’s and add it to the form i130 before I send it to the uscis, let me know please?
September 8, 2019 at 20:39
I only answer DV lottery questions.
September 8, 2019 at 19:07
Hi Mr. Brit I am civil engineer when I started to fill ds 260 I found question about my job if required training or experience? Some people say that this question for skills workers like carpenter, mechanic,.. ect it is not for Bachlore degree so I should answer yes or no thank you
September 8, 2019 at 20:39
Just answer the question.
September 9, 2019 at 02:35
Sorry if this is an easy question but make confusion to me.?
Is it mean that question is for skild worker and bachelor?
September 8, 2019 at 19:30
Hi Simon,
I don’t have any question today but would like to thank you for all your advices on this blog which were very helpful to me. We had our interview on the 27th of August which was successful. We got all our visas and passports returned since last Wednesday. God bless you for all you are doing for DV winners.
September 8, 2019 at 20:38
🙂