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September 11, 2019 at 10:28
Hi Brit, I’m AS18XXX for DV2020 and submitted the DS-260. I hope my interview will schedule after June 2020 if everything goes well. Is it too early to prepare I-134 form and related documents now? They mentioned about **recent** copies of 1040,W2 and pay slips.does it mean the documents should issued month before the interview?
September 11, 2019 at 15:56
I think your interview will be earlier than you expect, but yes, it is FAR to early to get the I-134. Wait until you get the 2NL.
September 12, 2019 at 06:40
Thanks
September 11, 2019 at 11:22
Hello Brit,
Thank you already for the information you put at our disposal☺️. My question is the following : having completed my form ds260 before modifying the said form on the addition of social networks accounts, 1-should I unlock my form and insert my accounts? 2- Is there another form to fill in for that without having to unblock his file? if yes which? and how to get it?
Thank you. I completed my form in May and my cn 2020Af53 ***. ?
September 11, 2019 at 15:58
Please use the archive link above and look for a recent article about the social media change.
September 11, 2019 at 11:23
Greetings sir, what was the cutoff case number for 2018
September 11, 2019 at 15:58
Historical numbers are shown in the link above.
September 11, 2019 at 20:25
for my child who has had the high school diploma, what should i put like course of study and degree or diploma
September 11, 2019 at 11:27
Sir, in the embassy they got signature for military registration.What does it mean?
September 11, 2019 at 15:59
The way you wrote that sentence – I have no idea.
September 11, 2019 at 11:54
Dear Sir
I’m winner 2020EU43XXX, I would like to ask you some questions:
1. In our foreign passport in native alphabet we have middle name (patronymic) but in English alphabet without middle name I see in Winner DV page have 2 information about me
1st with middle name (patronymic) . and 2nd without middle name which one is correct to write in personal information and on Given Names of Father, Mother, Spouse and Children on DS260.
2. In Social Media Identifier I have written Name and Surname, is it correct?
or must I write in this way
Social Media Provider/Platform: FACEBOOK
Social Media Identifier: facebook.com/mirzorahmat.akhmedov
If all is wrong. Please write me how to write it correctly
1. I work for LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY MICROCREDIT DEPOSIT-TAKING ORGANIZATION ARVAND (LLC MDO Arvand), our organization is in the process of transition into CJSC BANK ARVAND and this process might be completed in January 2020 and when the LLC MDO Arvand liquidates its existence according to the RT law, the employees would have been dismissed and transferred to the CJSC BANK ARVAND. If it happens, should I open DS260 and change information on Present Employer or School Name?
2. Which of information is more important in DS260 and if after completed of DS260 we have any changes, should we open DS260 and enter the information changed?
Thank you very much,
Kind Regards,
Mirzorahmat Akhmedov
September 11, 2019 at 16:03
1. THe DV form has only the data you gave them. Your name in the DS260 should match your legal name as shown in the passport.
2. Whatever is your account name.
3. No need. Please don’t give this much private information in a public website.
4. The DS260 needs to be accurate. If needed you can unlock and correct later.
September 11, 2019 at 12:05
Good evening to all, I want to know for us who are in PA after the date of September 30 can they grant us the visa ???? View as the Dv visa stop on September 30th. Really the PA it takes time my documents are complete o for a week nothing is expected it is God who is great. Thank you all
September 11, 2019 at 16:04
After September 30th 2019, NO DV2019 case can be approved.
September 11, 2019 at 20:54
Mamadou it is frustating, but no way you have to wait and keep hope till the end. I saw a couple the gave the principal only September 30, 2016. Anyway you have to wait and be patient it is not late anything can happen before 30 September.
Some winners have been rejected and if you are in AP you are in the middle.
Are you from guinea Conakry ?
September 11, 2019 at 12:12
Sir, also if entered to usa before my visa expiration date.Can i return to my country and then return to usa in any time or stay until receiving my green card.And if i return to usa after visa expiration date without receiving my green card does it create any problem for me?
September 11, 2019 at 16:04
I’m sure you have asked this before and you should be using the FAQ.
September 11, 2019 at 13:25
You are doing a hard work, thank u it’s taugh
September 11, 2019 at 14:41
Hi brit, here’s my question:
I won the dv 2020, my name when I play lottery NOUREDDINE (It’s not my last name), in the passport is
NOUR EDDINE, there is a small space
which I put in the ds260, because I put NOUREDDINE, must I correct it?
September 11, 2019 at 16:11
As long as the name you wrote is accurate, no need to correct it.
September 11, 2019 at 15:54
Hi Simon
Please excuse the question as I have read the bit about the timeframe one has to enter once one has been processed successfully
The date of expiry in my passport for the immigrant visa is 23 Nov
I intend to enter the us in the first week of Nov.
work related issues have held me back from going earlier
I am just feeling slightly anxious at leaving it right up to 3 weeks before expiry
So :
– Is my planned timeframe ok ?
– And as I plan returning to my present country 2 weeks after the initial entry in the US , will it be ok to return finally to the US within 6 months of that ? i.e May 2020
Thanks
September 11, 2019 at 15:57
Hi brit, my wife is 2020 dv winner from AS with 10k case number, my question is I have different permanent address in our merriage certificate it is not matachable with other documents, we knew this mistake when she won dv and currently we are in uae and I have made new merriage certificate with correct address but the things is my old merriage certificate has stamp of foreign affairs and nepal uae ambassy with the date before dv lottery published. While submitting doc do we need to have those stamp or not. Thank you
September 11, 2019 at 16:09
Dear Simon
Do we need to mention the social media provider when unlock the DS260 form and resubmit or leave it as None ?
Thanks
September 11, 2019 at 17:57
Hy Britsimon
Unlocking ds-260 more than 3 times affects in the interview or not ?
Thank you in advance.
September 11, 2019 at 18:44
Not.
September 11, 2019 at 18:05
Hy Britsimon,
I had used my middle name in first entry as well as ds-260 too, but when i got mail from kcc to provide document, they only mention my first name and last name.
1. Is it ok or i have to worry about it sir ?
2. Does it affects in interview?
September 11, 2019 at 18:44
1. No
2. No
Make sure the DS260 has the accurate name.
September 11, 2019 at 20:21
Hello. I have a problem filling the education form. I have a master’s degree in economics and I specialize in the planning of the national economy. so what do I have to put on the course of study part and the degree or diploma part
September 11, 2019 at 22:20
Whatever is accurate. With all that education, this should be easy!
September 11, 2019 at 22:39
tell me what I must put for the race of study and the degree. I am stalled
September 11, 2019 at 18:12
hi brit, thanks for your answer, maybe you did not see this detail:
1-the first name I won the dv is NOUREDDINE
2-the first name I put in the ds260 is NOUREDDINE
3-the first name I have on my passport is NOUR EDDINE, there is a space between NOUR and EDDINE, my questions:
1-Will they not suspect the identity? as long as I won the dv with NOUREDDINE but in the NOUR EDDINE passport.
2-I unlocked the ds260 for some correction. What should I correct, my first name?
Thanks again for all you do to help us
September 11, 2019 at 18:45
I already answered this.
September 11, 2019 at 19:07
thank you brit, so if I understood correctly, NOUREDDINE or NOUR EDDINE It’s the same? it is not necessary to correct it.
I just want to inform you my ds260 is unlocking for other changes.
thank you very much brit
September 11, 2019 at 18:20
Hi Brit.
I have a concern! I have been told that they are denying the visa because the photo that was placed in the sweepstakes registration is the same one that was used for a previous procedure, I had an American visa appointment in September of 2019 the photo I took it in that month , and use the same photo for the raffle in November! will this affect?
September 11, 2019 at 18:46
Possibly. It was very clear in the instructions so I don’t know why you are surprised.
September 11, 2019 at 18:38
Hi Brit Simon. I have activated my GC in May’19 and came back to my home country. Now I am planning to visit USA in December’19, but will have to come back again. I also got married Jun’19 and I have changed my Last Name (though not changed in my international passport). I have not updated this information yet. Where do I have to update it or inform USCIS? Do I have to order a new GC with my updated last name?
I will be visiting with my husband. does he have to apply for a tourist visa?; do I have to accompany him, as a proof that he is not traveling alone (as it becomes a problem when deciding in visa decision).
My last question: do I have to report my salary in my home country or any other information to USCIS or somewhere else?
Thank you very much!
Maleyka Ayyubova
September 12, 2019 at 04:15
These are not the types of questions I answer. I deal with DV lottery matters.
September 12, 2019 at 04:26
Hi Brit,
I am 2020AS7XXX, last July I got unlocked my 260 and made some changes and submitted. Today I just logged into see the status. As I saw, still fields were editable but the application status was as COMPLETED.
In order to make sure its submitted I clicked on NEXT and now I get a error as “Case number is invalid”
What Can I do for this. Please kindly assist. Thank you!
September 12, 2019 at 04:30
You don’r need to do anything. You did not change anything since the form is completed (locked).
September 12, 2019 at 04:44
Yes Brit I did not do any changes but after just clicking on “NEXT” in the 260 form, the normal confirmation page was generated again.. (the confirmation we receive after completing 260 which is with a barcode and the tag with THIS IS NOT A VISA) so my worry is does that say now only my application was submitted?
September 12, 2019 at 07:23
Hey..Are you in Sri Lanka …
September 12, 2019 at 07:26
Yes
September 15, 2019 at 16:06
@C Fernando and @Sampath
Hai,
I’m Sameera, too from SL. AS0023xxx.
Can U let me know when KCC send the email for requesting documents?
[email protected]
If U like, drop a email to above^ address and get to know things regarding DV 2020.
ThanX in Advance
September 12, 2019 at 12:53
Please re-read my answer.
September 12, 2019 at 06:29
hey brit
Am Adalbert from Africa my case number is 2019AF39***
I did my interiview last monday on 9/9, then the consular gave me
pending , a paper written ticket on Administrative process,
there is no documents i missed out, there is no documents he told me to go and look for, am in dilema now
adding to that time is running 2 weeks remaining so far
what should i do?!! a hlep please!!
September 12, 2019 at 12:55
You can’t do anything. The CO knows the timeline, now you just need to hope they make their decision before the 30th of the month.
September 12, 2019 at 07:06
Hi Brit.
I’ve received email for document sumission. but im order to ger police certificate I need letter from embassy or consulate. Should I request it from embassy and submit after I received it.
Thanks
September 12, 2019 at 07:16
What is your case number and region .please??
September 12, 2019 at 12:55
Contact KCC.
September 15, 2019 at 17:01
Can we be disqualified for photos during the interview because I was selected but the photos were not as good at registration ? In any case we see the faces with
September 16, 2019 at 02:37
Technically yes, but that is rare.
September 12, 2019 at 07:56
Hi
I wanna make you a question about how to write an email for required documents
September 12, 2019 at 12:56
Huh?
September 12, 2019 at 09:07
Hi Brit.
When i was applying for Ds 260 the social media details weren’t there. Do i need to unlock it so that i can add them or wait?
September 12, 2019 at 12:57
No. But if you unlock for some other reason, add those details then.
September 12, 2019 at 23:15
What is social media detail please? I haven’t come across such topic. Please do share
September 13, 2019 at 19:23
Use the link for “archive” at the top of the page.
September 13, 2019 at 22:29
Thank you sir. Any prediction for my interview with DV2020 AS17xxx case number. If you could share the highest case number for dv2020 that you heard so far. Thanks
September 13, 2019 at 23:21
I have published a number of articles with predictions and timing, and those include high numbers. Please read those – have a look at the archives link.
September 12, 2019 at 10:55
Is it possible to apply for green card lottery when u have a passport or u will apply before getting a passport and aslo is it possible to apply for green card lottery when u are under age of 18 and 20 years old
September 12, 2019 at 13:04
1. They now require a passport to enter the lottery.
2. Yes, but you must meet the education requirements by the time of the interview.
September 12, 2019 at 14:48
Hi Brit! Thanks for your blog and help!
My question: my case number is EU11XXX, low as I could see. I submitted DS260 form on July 5th, and still waiting for KCC to contact me for sending documents. Now i have seen for october case numbers below 2400, i’m worry becasue i dont know if it’s normal still waiting or if I have lost the email on the spam box. What do u think?
Thanks again?
September 12, 2019 at 16:12
I think you need to relax. Either wait, or contact KCC if you cannot control yourself.
September 12, 2019 at 16:36
Hello Sir, may God continue to bless you for this great Job. My case number is 2020AF12xxx.My worry goes thus:Our marriage certificate bears a wrong place of birth for my wife and by extension on the Birthcertificate of my two kids because this same marriage certificate was used in establishing their birthcertificate. While filling the D’S 260 form, I had to use her actual place of Birth as it appears on her Birthcertificate. I wish to find out from you if what I did was correct. Alternatively, what should I do? Thanks in advance
September 12, 2019 at 19:52
I don’t think you need to “do” anything. You are thewinner – right? So her place of birth is less important and will be verified from the birth cert. The kids are fine.
September 12, 2019 at 17:23
Hi Brit,
Thanks for all the help you give.
I am case number AF32k. I filled the application in Africa but have since relocated to EU. What happens to my interview date/VB if I change my interview location to EU? Would I be taking a risk and maybe end up being cut off and miss my chance?
September 12, 2019 at 19:52
YEAR???
September 12, 2019 at 19:55
Dv2020
September 12, 2019 at 19:59
So there is no risk. There might be a delay in the EU embassy as they might need to check with your home country about education credentials.
September 13, 2019 at 00:55
Thanks for the feedback.
Please one more question, Is there any impact if the applicant is currently unemployed despite having had previous work experience? I have more than 10 years work experience but currently unemployed.Does it affect if one will get a visa?
September 13, 2019 at 19:25
Not really.
September 12, 2019 at 17:29
Hy Britsimon
I was in UAE( United Arab Emirates) while filling ds-260 form, and i mentioned present address of UAE, now i am in my home country Nepal, I choosed interview location in UAE but later i change my interview location to Nepal,
1. Should i change my present address by unlocking ds-260 or leave it as same ??
September 12, 2019 at 19:53
Change it.
September 12, 2019 at 18:13
Dear Brit!
Thank you very much for your help! Today I got my passport with DV! Your website was crucial to success! I will describe my interview experience on the weekend at the related page to give confidence to other candidates.
One thing left. In the DS260 I wrote the address of my friend, but unfortunately due to personal issues she left the USA a couple weeks ago. I expected to receive SSN and Green Card on her address that will be valid only until the end of September. Could you please say how can I change the address to the new one? As i understood there separate processes for SSN and Green Card.
Thank you very much again, Brit!
September 12, 2019 at 19:54
You can update the address at the POE.
September 22, 2019 at 12:12
Thanks Brit!
The paper that were given us in the embassy says that USCIS immigrant fee before the departure to the US. Should I do it as described or wait for the change of the address? I’m just afraid that the payment will pull the trigger and my green card will be delivered to the wrong address.
Thanks again!
September 22, 2019 at 12:14
Update: …fee should be paid before the departure to the US.
September 22, 2019 at 19:30
You can pay before or after entry.
September 12, 2019 at 20:47
Hi
My sponsor made over $ 40 000 in 2018
She is single plus me that should be fine
My concern is she owe form1040, line 22, form 1040NR, line 75 $ 2993
1. Will this debt disqualify her from being a sponsor, I don’t want to risk sending the docs because it is really late in the year
September 12, 2019 at 23:39
No impact.
September 13, 2019 at 02:30
Ok thanks
September 12, 2019 at 23:06
hi
During the interview ,apart from the principle applicant ,Would that be ok for the spouse to show the bank savings? would that be considered with the co ?
Thx.
September 12, 2019 at 23:53
Hi! Being here now just want to inform that my wife’s case number AS7xxx is already requested required documents submission for further process by 5:54 pm, 12.09.2019. Thanks
September 12, 2019 at 23:54
The mail request from KCC
September 13, 2019 at 06:25
what country are you from boong? I am from Cambodia, My case number is close to your wife’s but I have not yet receive any email from KCC.
September 13, 2019 at 22:42
We are also from Battambang, Cambodia. Do you submit DS-260 yet?
September 13, 2019 at 19:22
https://britsimonsays.com/all-about-public-charge-affidavit-of-support-i-134/
September 13, 2019 at 06:35
Sir , so i am 24, i should register selective service right? where Do i register?? will POE officer remind me of that? i m going to NYC on 18 september. i almost forget abt this
September 13, 2019 at 19:27
Search with google.
September 13, 2019 at 08:06
Sir,
If you played DV if you are not selected will the embassy now your records you provided?
September 13, 2019 at 19:28
I don’t know.
September 13, 2019 at 11:22
Hi
I sent a request on Sept 11 – I ‘m not sure if it was missed or if not a question that you wanted to answer – so apologies if the latter – to make sure I have copied below
( DV 19 winner)
Thanks – much appreciated
Evan
September 11, 2019 at 3:54 pm
Reply
Hi Simon
Please excuse the question as I have read the bit about the timeframe one has to enter once one has been processed successfully
The date of expiry in my passport for the immigrant visa is 23 Nov
I intend to enter the us in the first week of Nov.
work related issues have held me back from going earlier
I am just feeling slightly anxious at leaving it right up to 3 weeks before expiry
So :
– Is my planned timeframe ok ?
– And as I plan returning to my present country 2 weeks after the initial entry in the US , will it be ok to return finally to the US within 6 months of that ? i.e May 2020
Thanks
September 13, 2019 at 19:30
1. Yes
2. Yes
September 15, 2019 at 15:14
Thank you
September 13, 2019 at 12:22
Hi Brit,
My sponsor is single and will be sponsoring a spouse some months to come by filling I-130
Will my sponsor be affected in sponsoring the spouse because of having sponsor me through the Diversity Lottery
September 13, 2019 at 19:30
Possibly.
September 13, 2019 at 12:42
Hy Britsimon
I had already submitted documents to kcc.
My case num 2020AS000050**, Unlocking ds-260 delay the 2NL or i have to wait for 2NL ?
September 13, 2019 at 19:31
Normally no delay, but you still have to wait until your number is curremnt.
September 13, 2019 at 13:21
Hi.
What is the procedure if you marry after receiving green card (after interview) but before leaving your country and you want to go together?
Or you have to arrive in USA first alone, and then start the process for the spouse to join?
Thanks.
September 13, 2019 at 19:32
There is a FAQ that deals with exactly that. Read it.
September 13, 2019 at 13:23
Hello Brit, mi CN is 2020SA000010xx, I’ve already have the email from KCC with Documents Received, just waiting for the VB, thanks for this amazing effort that you are doing.
September 13, 2019 at 13:25
MY sponsor recently had a baby girl should i unlock my ds260 now there are 3members of my sponsor including his wife and baby girl and he ears 45k per year will it be enough to sponsor me and i am single or i should search new sponsor
September 13, 2019 at 19:32
No need to change. If you had read the FAQ you would know that already.
September 13, 2019 at 14:57
Can child born outside obtain US citizenship?
Hi Brit,
Me and my husband (DV2019 winners) were supposed to travel in US this week, however due to preterm labour we had to cancel the flight. Now the baby is born in my country. I have a question.
1. Is there any chance for my baby to get US citizenship right away?
2. Visa expires in December, is it possible to postpone it because of the premature baby?
Thank you in advance,
V
September 13, 2019 at 19:33
1. No – the baby gets a Green Card (described in the FAQ).
2. No
September 13, 2019 at 15:13
Hi Brit,
I’ve got questions for you.I’m applying for a police certificate from Srilanka and Australia.
1)Does the police certificate from Srilanka have to be attested by the Foreign ministry of Srilanka after obtaining it online???
2)When applying for a police report from Srilanka,Do I have to apply for it through the Srilankan embassy in Australia or can I do it myself???
3)How do I know the address of US embassy tto which the police report must be addressed???Is it the mailing address or visiting address of the US consulate general???
Please provide clear answer for my questions and thanks in advance.
September 13, 2019 at 19:41
1. I don’t know. I suggest you follow the instructions.
2. Again, instructions.
3. Same thing.
I don’t need to provide clear answers when you have precise instructions available to you, that you MUST read. Be respectful of my time please.
September 13, 2019 at 15:32
Hi brit
Please when is the dv 2021 be available for application??
September 13, 2019 at 19:35
Don’t waste my time please.
https://britsimonsays.com/ask-questions/comment-page-354/#comment-193113
September 13, 2019 at 15:33
Hi, please my father(who is a citizen since 2012, he filed after he had become a citizen) filed for me in 2012 as an unmarried son. the result came recently and we have been liasing with nvc ever since, my question is i am married now since 2016, do i have to disclose it in my application and i also want to add my family to it, what will be the implication if i decide to do that.
September 13, 2019 at 19:41
I only answer DV lottery questions.
September 13, 2019 at 17:52
Hi Brit,
Another question. What if you are in procedure of taking an European Citizenship (and of course in DS260 it is only the question if you have another citizenship and i have not mention that i am in procedure)
Do i have to mention it myself at interview or only if they ask something related?
(Anyway i think the procedure can last more than 1 or 2 years)
September 13, 2019 at 19:42
If in doubt, disclose it.
September 14, 2019 at 11:20
Sorry disclose is to unlock the DS260 (but i dont know where to mention it)
Or just to mention at the interview?
September 14, 2019 at 15:09
At the interview – but if the process completes, then it should be on the ds260.
September 13, 2019 at 17:58
Hello Brit, When is the VB going to be release? My CN 2020SA10xx mail KCC with documents ready, trying to be patient
September 13, 2019 at 19:42
Failing to be patient…
Ask me after the 15th.
September 13, 2019 at 18:40
Hi Simon,i just take my dvlottary visa and soon i m going to usa. my question is how much cash money can i bring to usa per person.
September 13, 2019 at 19:44
There is a FAQ about that. Please check…
September 13, 2019 at 19:09
Dear BrithSimon I am working in hotel as guest service agent. I just wonder what should be answer for:
Do you seek to enter the United States for the purpose of performing skilled
or unskilled labor but have not yet been certified by the Secretary of Labor?
Thank you in advance.
September 13, 2019 at 19:47
Answer “yes”.
September 13, 2019 at 20:49
What if I answered No for this question . is it going to affect me?
September 13, 2019 at 21:02
No.
September 13, 2019 at 19:54
Hello Simon, thank you for what you do to help us.
I won the dv2020, in the initial application of the dv, I put my first name: BADEREDDINE, I submitted my ds260, I put BADEREDDINE.
I unlocked my DS260 and corrected my first name by BADER EDDINE, as it is on the passport, because there is space between BADER and EDDINE.
Questions:
1-That this poses the problem that in the initial application of the dv my first name is BADEREDDINE and that of the passport is BADER EDDINE
2-Is it good to have it corrected?
Thank you very much Simon
September 13, 2019 at 20:04
You have already asked this, and I answered you.
https://britsimonsays.com/ask-questions/comment-page-371/#comment-199756
I don’t have unlimited time – you need to be respectful of my time.
September 13, 2019 at 21:33
Hi Simon, excuse me, I read the message practically it’s the same problem, I read your answer, but I did not understand it, please help me, I’m really worried about it subject
thank you
September 13, 2019 at 22:10
I gave you a simple answer. You are making a mountain out of a molehill.
September 14, 2019 at 10:20
Hello Simon, I know that for you it’s rather simple, but for us these details we anguish, and every answer you give us, has great importance.
thank you
September 13, 2019 at 20:37
Hi brit
Please i want to kw when the dv lottery 2021 start
September 14, 2019 at 04:51
I have completed university degree but till dated today i dont have any job experience will this will be a problem to be in public charge.
September 14, 2019 at 14:58
No