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October 16, 2019 at 17:31
Hi britsimon! I live in USA since 2015, I have pending asylum case and I won Dv2020 but my number is very high 2020AF00069*** from Egypt. I submitted DS260 and KCC emailed me to submit the documents. Should I submit the documents?
Thank you
October 17, 2019 at 03:25
Well I would NOT have submitted the DS260 – but since you have already, you may as well send the documents.
October 16, 2019 at 18:16
Hi Brit
I am the principal applicant and after arriving US we both get LPR .
1.After then what happenes if my spouse leave me or move to another state?in that case can I take any legal actions?
2. After arriving US if I want to return to my country can my spouse stay in US without me for more than one or two years?
3. After become LPR if we want to out of the country should we both go together?
October 17, 2019 at 03:29
1. Legal actions against who?
2. Yes
3. Up to you both.
October 16, 2019 at 18:28
Hello Brit,
My CN is 2020AF000667XX.
I received an email from KCC to send my documents. My case number is high, so could I wait for my number to become current or should I already submit my documents?
thank you
October 17, 2019 at 03:29
It is up to you. I would wait a few months.
October 16, 2019 at 18:35
Hello, Simon! Thanx for videos. I have a question… What do I need to write in the field “Birth City”? I was born in Leningrad, USSR. It is written in my international passport. But it was renamed. Now it is called Saint Petersburg, Russia. Do I need to write old or new name or “Leningrad – Saint Petersburg”?
October 17, 2019 at 03:30
Whatever you prefer.
October 16, 2019 at 19:12
Hi, my case number EU49000+ and today i got letter from KCC to submit documents, do they started to send letters earlier this year or what?
October 17, 2019 at 03:31
Yes.
October 17, 2019 at 05:18
Hey, how come this guy with that high of a number has gotten the e-mail, but I haven’t and I’ve got an EU number of ~8000? What is this sorcery? 🙂
October 17, 2019 at 16:13
LOLOL. No sorcery! It is normal.
October 18, 2019 at 08:52
as i can see now, that they’ve sent those letters for high numbers, maybe to make queue when it becomes current?
October 18, 2019 at 23:08
No.
October 17, 2019 at 12:24
HI, Are the sending a letter or an email?
October 17, 2019 at 19:19
Email
October 18, 2019 at 12:11
Hi Simon,
I have a Doubt.
I´m from Venezuela, due to struggling situation we don´t have access to new passports, instead of that we receive an extension of our passport but this extension does not have expire date.
At the same time, the US Government has said that they are going to recognize this kind of passport extension but don´t say anything about the visa lottery.
So, when I am going to try to fill out the form I don´t know what option I have to take in the section seven.
What could I do? Put my passport information that is already expired or I have to select the option that say:
“A national of a Communist-controlled country, and unable to obtain a passport
from my government.”
Thank you very much
October 18, 2019 at 23:21
https://britsimonsays.com/looking-for-a-volunteer-who-is-having-a-problem-entering-dv2021/comment-page-1/#comment-205913
October 16, 2019 at 20:03
hi brit
As everyone i also received email for case number AS24xxx even without submitted ds260 . But i have big confusion in the entry we have three portions of name 1: last /family name 2:first name 3: middle name . Im my Pakistan passport i have 2 options of name 1:surname and 2:given names , my name is muhammad adil tanveer .. so i put my name in dv as last/family name : Tanveer & first name : Adil & middle name : Adil , i check my status by adding last/family name and now i received email from kcc they write Dear:Muhammad Tanveer im soo confused bcs actually this is my father name as they state last/family name . My own name is Muhammad adil which i stated in first name and middle name in entry .. but they write muhammed tanveer . They write with my first and last/family name .. please someone explain this do everyone received the email like this ?
October 17, 2019 at 03:33
I tried reading all that, but I fell asleep. Just use some common sense.
October 17, 2019 at 10:22
Lol…..i can’t stop laughing. Lol
October 17, 2019 at 11:43
Hahaha!
October 17, 2019 at 15:07
My name is Jacob from Ghana . My passport would expire on the 22nd July 2020. I would like to know if I am qualified to do the entry?
October 17, 2019 at 19:53
Yes. As long as it is unexpired on the day you enter, you’re fine.
October 16, 2019 at 21:32
Hi Brit
My CN is 2020Af00065xxx and received email from KCC ask for supporting documents that my CN is current and I have not submitted my 260.
1 is it normal?
2 Is True that my case is current? a friend of my with CN 65xxx too received the same mail.
3 Please I need your help.
Thanks
October 17, 2019 at 03:36
1. Well you are mistaken about what the letter says.
2. No – you are mistaken. They are NOT saying you are current.
October 17, 2019 at 05:31
This is what it says”You should review the list of required documents for processing below and send those to KCC to review
as part of your application package, along with completing your DS-260. You will only be scheduled for
interview at an overseas consular post after you have completed your DS-260 and submitted all
documents required for your case and your visa rank number has become current.” please make me understand
October 17, 2019 at 16:35
I don’t see what needs explaining. This is the same thing I have explained over and over again.
October 16, 2019 at 21:50
Good evening brit when I was in Guinea I had played the lottery with my wife and children. We won, I’m in France and my wife and children are in Guinea, I want to know if we can do the interviews separately ie I do my interview in France and they do it in Senegal the same day or in different days?
October 17, 2019 at 03:36
No. You interview together.
October 17, 2019 at 06:44
1) Can I do the interview alone in France because I am the main applicant? 2) When will I have Visa what will be the procedure to help my wife and children and in how many months or years? 3) Is it necessary to fill the Ds260 of my wife and children?
October 17, 2019 at 17:58
1. I already answered. But if you don’t interview with them you can sponsor them later (through a more complex and expensive process). That other process is I-130 process, but it will take around 2 years.
2. See 1.
3. Only if they will interview with you.
October 16, 2019 at 21:59
Hello Simon how are i just saw your video in YouTube and i have a question regarding to my friend he win the lottery last year and got the vis just 1 week before he was prepared to travel to US he lost is passaport and the Consulate here in Albania gives him short answer not to much explanation on hiw he can fix this problem,do u have any idea how ?
October 17, 2019 at 03:37
He needs to replace his passport and then the visa.
October 16, 2019 at 22:00
Not yet trying to ask someone to help me. Thank you so much for your help.
October 16, 2019 at 22:02
Hi!
I have question.
I’ll marry my girlfriend on 27 October But Kcc send me the email for documents , even if my case number is 27XXX in Europe. I don’t know what do, ‘cause I need to unlock my DS-260 at the end of the month to change my marital status.
What I should do? Should I Wait my marriage and next send them an email to unlock my ds-260 and then send them document for both of us?
Or when I unlock my ds260 I have to wait another mail where they ask me documents?
Thanks
October 17, 2019 at 03:38
Wait until married then unlock and add your spouse.
October 17, 2019 at 06:09
Ok thanks and then can I send them our documents? Or I have to wait a new email where they ask me another time documents?
October 17, 2019 at 16:37
You don’t need to wait for another email.
October 16, 2019 at 22:18
Hi Simon, Im applying for DV2021 and I got some bad information and applied using this site:
https://edvamerica.com/dv-lottery-application-2021/
I since found out that this isn’t “the official” site to apply with. The above site however didn’t ask for money and said they would submit on my behalf to the correct site. Now I feel a little stuck because I don’t want to apply to the correct site as applying twice is an instant disqualification, but I don’t know if the first site is a legit site or not either. Do you have any intel here?
Chris
October 17, 2019 at 03:39
No.
October 17, 2019 at 10:40
Chris, the site to register on is http://www.dvlottery.state.gov
It closes on the 5th of November.
October 16, 2019 at 23:04
Hi brit
Today I received a letter to supmit the document I sent the ds 260 in 9/9/2019 my case number is 2020AS00016xxx
What shuld I do and I believe it’s abit earlier
Do you think ?
October 17, 2019 at 03:40
You can follow their instructions.
October 16, 2019 at 23:16
I sent my DS260 end of July , till now I didn’t receive an email about documents . what should I do , I found many cases higher than my case here received documents email?
October 17, 2019 at 03:41
Just be patient.
October 17, 2019 at 00:19
Just got an email from KCC to send in my documents case number 31xxx. Also Brit, question regarding the police documents. I’m on a student visa in the US for more than 6 months am I required to get a police report from here as well or just in the country Im a citizen in?
October 17, 2019 at 03:41
Not USA. Just other countries. Read the instructions.
October 17, 2019 at 03:23
Hello Simon , appreciate your great work you are doing here . I’m living abroad in China and wanna get a police certificate . 1-is police certificate same as no criminal record ? 2 – how many days maximum to send them documents I’m afraid the police certificate need some days here in China ? Best regards
October 17, 2019 at 04:32
1. REad the instructions (reciprocity page) for China.
2. You have time.
October 17, 2019 at 04:40
Hello Simon
I am the principal applicant and after arriving US ,
1. Me and my spouse both can get LPR?
2. After moving to US what happenes if my spouse leaves me, divorce me or live separately
(Can he/she do whatever they want)??
3. If I want to return to my home country for one or two years can my spouse stay in US without me?
4.If we want to go out of the country(US) should we both travel together?
October 17, 2019 at 16:11
1. Yes
2. he/she do whatever they want
3. Yes
4. Doesn’t matter.
October 17, 2019 at 18:54
Ok thanks.
Which means when we live in US should we both have to file our income tax separately?
Even if the prinicipal applicant leave the country(US) or lose the PR ,spouse can live in US without the principal applicant?
October 17, 2019 at 20:20
Come on – I have answered you multiple times on the same subject.
October 18, 2019 at 14:42
Yes but your ansr has a confusion bcoz if immigrants, married couples can do whatever they want after migrating to US where is the US law???? There should be a law to the immigrants spacially for married couples otherwise some might misuse this greencard lottery for their purposes.a
Anyway thank u but I m not satisfy with your answer.
October 19, 2019 at 03:11
You seem to think marriage is some sort of slavery contract. That sort of attitude will not go well in the USA – so if you are not satisfied with that its best you stay away.
October 20, 2019 at 03:16
No sir I am not thinking marriage is a slavery contract. Suppose u and I are married and then u won the lottery after then we move to USA . After becoming LPR I say I want to divorce u or live separately from u .In that situation what would u do?.That was my question.How do I face that situation and what will happen to LPR ? Will US law allow immigrants to get divorced after getting LPR?Thank u
October 20, 2019 at 17:04
Actually yes you do have an incorrect way of thinking. People make up their own minds. In modern countries (and certainly in the USA) a spouse is free to do what they want. US law will support someone having the freedom to do whatever they want about divorce, travelling abroad, working and so on. If you do not want to live in a society where your spouse would have equal rights to you, don’t come to the USA. Really – it is that simple.
October 17, 2019 at 04:51
Hello Simon !
I am from Nepal ! I have sent my all required documents after Kcc reply . In that case I did one mistake in my D260 form where my father’s name got wrong. Is it matter to get second letter ? If it is , what should i do ? My case number is 5000
October 17, 2019 at 16:12
It won’t stop the second letter. Correct it at interview.
October 18, 2019 at 03:27
In my birthday certificate, my father’s name is mentioned which I have sent to KCC and In D260 is wrong name.
October 17, 2019 at 06:32
Hi BRI Am 2020af27000 .I submitted ds on may 10.but still now I Haven received any Emile for documents submission. What could be the cause.? Am Just worry
October 17, 2019 at 17:56
You are not current yet, and won’t be for a couple of months. So relax.
October 17, 2019 at 07:06
Hi,
Part of the received email reads
‘You should review the list of required documents for processing below and send those to KCC to review as part of your application package, along with completing your DS-260’
‘does A LONG WITH COMPLETING YOUR DS-260’ requires that I re-submit my Ds-260 with the required document as I had already submitted DS-260 last July?
WINNER 2020
October 17, 2019 at 18:46
No – you already submitted the DS260. So now you send the documents.
October 17, 2019 at 07:41
Hello, Simon!
Would love to hear your opinion: My scans are already checked by KCC and I’ve got a confirmation email from them, but I need to unlock my DS 260 to add some quite old social media accounts, which I used like 4 years ago, the question is – do i need to resend my scnans to KCC after my next ds 260 submitting?
October 17, 2019 at 18:47
No – because NONE of the documents you sent are affected by this change.
October 17, 2019 at 19:01
Thank you!
October 18, 2019 at 15:10
I have never seen a question regarding social Media accounts when I submitted my ds-260 in May? Is new? And I assume KCC will let me know it They need This information?
October 19, 2019 at 03:14
https://britsimonsays.com/ds260-changed-to-add-social-media-info/
October 17, 2019 at 08:11
Hi brit,
Little confusion about the high school diploma that’s requested.
I can’t get a clear answer if my secondary school is equivalent to the US high school. Some say it’s a Preparatory secondary vocational education (vmbo) it was 4 years and mandatory. But in the dv lottery it says that vocational schools are not acceptable. I always though that it was a high school so I filled that in. Was that bad?
October 17, 2019 at 18:51
There are around 200 countries in the world and all have different education systems and standards. Why do you think I can give a clear answer to you about your education system without me knowing your country? Even with the country, I still won’t be able to give a clear answer – it is ultimately up to the CO to decide during your interview.
October 18, 2019 at 08:13
There’s a community for Dutch participants in the DV lottery at AllesAmerika forums. In the case of VMBO, if you’ve pursued no further education or qualify through work, you can be disqualified. The main points are that this type of high school is much shorter than the US equivalent, and does not give access to University in NL either.
October 17, 2019 at 08:31
hello brit my cousin and his wife won the 2020 dv. they have already completed their forms ds260
they just received the messages I put below and they are worried. can you explain these messages to us? we are looking forward to your answer
October 17, 2019 at 19:01
What message? You need to use reply so I understand what message you are referring to.
October 17, 2019 at 08:37
Hi Simon
I have used the latest google chrome , I can fill the first and second page successfully , but when i click on continue , i receive the below error.
The connection was reset.
Try:
Checking the connection
Checking the proxy and the firewall
Running Windows Network Diagnostics
ERR_CONNECTION_RESET
I have tried several laptops win 7,win 10 , different internet connections , deactivated Antivirus , but can not proceed , been trying for a week now
please advise
October 17, 2019 at 19:03
You may be spending too long entering the information. You should be able to do it all in a few minutes. Try again, make sure you are properly prepared, and finish in one quick session. Try t different times of the day.
October 17, 2019 at 08:37
Date: 10/9/2019
Case Number: 2020AFXXX687XX
Dear ARLETTE YOMBO:
Congratulations on your selection for the 2020 Diversity Visa program!
Please read this email and carefully follow the instructions listed in order to have your application processed as quickly as possible.
You should review the list of required documents for processing below and send those to KCC to review as part of your application package, along with completing your DS-260. You will only be scheduled for interview at an overseas consular post after you have completed your DS-260 and submitted all documents required for your case and your visa rank number has become current.
All documents should be submitted as attachments to your email to ensure they are properly received. We ask that you use the following method to name and attach your files:
– Your DV case number;
– The full name of the applicant whose document you scanned; and
– The document name or form number.
October 17, 2019 at 19:07
This is the message??? Just follow the directions, step by step.
October 17, 2019 at 20:50
I AM guy brit THIS THE MESSAGE
October 17, 2019 at 21:01
yes, that’s the message. do you think it’s normal.
the box number is true
October 17, 2019 at 21:02
i said the case number
October 17, 2019 at 21:23
It’s fine.
October 17, 2019 at 09:00
Hi Simon,
Case number AS23XXX, received email from KCC for further documents. Question how much time do I have till i send them the email back?
Thanks a million
October 17, 2019 at 19:10
Some months – so no need to rush.
October 17, 2019 at 20:26
If I have them ready, shall I go ahead and send them through? Since not so many requirements are asked for, I managed to get the documents I would need ready, just today.
October 17, 2019 at 22:30
Already answered.
October 17, 2019 at 21:42
Sorry for all the questions!
Important question, I was on an F1 visa in NY, lived there for 3 years, do I need a police certificate from the US?
October 17, 2019 at 10:11
Vissa bulletin for december
africa 12000 except egypt 6000
europe 8600
asia 6000 except iran 3000 and nepal 5000
N/A 7
Ocean 800
SA 850
there is good progress in africa happy for that hope speed will keep increasing for the oming months and after the chrismass
Good lucky for all
October 17, 2019 at 10:39
i’m reading some publication from people who got their second email from KCC, even though their CN are high 67K, others with small CN 10K didn’t get it yet is that normal ??
October 17, 2019 at 19:13
Yes
October 17, 2019 at 11:42
HI, WONDERING WHY HAVE NOT RECEIVED 2NL YET I SUBMITTED ALL DOCUMENTS REQUIRED ON 10TH SEPT CASE NUMBER: AF4***
October 17, 2019 at 19:16
Because your documents were too late for last month scheduling. They only schedule one batch a month. So – you will get a December interview with 2NL in about 2 weeks.
October 17, 2019 at 12:29
Hello Brit I open my mail and I was told that my case is now current so what is the meaning of this please I havn’t evem made an attempt to touch the DS 260 form so what does this mean?
October 17, 2019 at 19:20
They have asked for documents – correct? So – send them in if you want to proceed with your application, but nothing will happen until they have your DS260 and documents.
October 17, 2019 at 12:41
Hello dear brit.
KCC now emailed to me to sent some more documents like passport,Brith certifaicate we call it Tazkra in afghanistan and Neka khat or marrage certificate. The Scan of these documents.
So will they send me the interview date by email.
How i can check the interview date of mine?
Thanks
October 17, 2019 at 19:23
Please read the FAQ and the basic questions.
https://britsimonsays.com/dv2020-basic-questions/
October 18, 2019 at 16:00
dear omar jan
send me ur phone number we can share some information with each other i m also dv winner.
October 17, 2019 at 13:05
Hlw sir expires11/30/2018 date in my
i134 is any problem
October 17, 2019 at 19:24
No
October 17, 2019 at 13:24
I was living in Iraq from 1998-2002 during my university period , It is difficult to provide police cert for that period after about 18 years . what I should do?
October 17, 2019 at 19:25
Follow instructions on the reciprocity page, and document that you followed them.
October 17, 2019 at 13:49
Hello Brit..is any chance to become current in 2020 dv? And why Europe has high case numbers this year..any reason?
October 17, 2019 at 14:23
I have a question, I received an email from the KCC about sending a document scan. I sent Ds 260 in May, should I send ds 260 again or just send scans of the documents they ask for?
October 17, 2019 at 19:51
Just the documents.
October 17, 2019 at 19:44
I have explained all this in several earlier articles. Please click the archive link at the top of this page and take a look.
October 17, 2019 at 13:54
Hi mr brit
I’m a dv2019 winner , I got visa and I plan to go next month to the states , I want to change the mailing adress and the host because the host that I wrote on ds260 is not going to be availble I have another in an other state , and i don’t know if i have to change it on my uscis account (because there is an option to edit it ) or till I enter the first airport in the us
October 17, 2019 at 19:45
First airport – as you go through immigration.
October 17, 2019 at 14:17
Good morning Simon, We are SA 20xx and expect to have our 2NL some time in March or April. We sent all the required information basically, passport , Birth Certificate and Police records. We received a mail saying “Records indicate you have submitted a complete and valid DS-260 application for each family member, and you have provided all required documentation to the Kentucky Consular Center.” our doubt arises regarding when do we send other information usually required like Education records and medical exam. Is this done before or after the interview?
Have a nice day!
October 17, 2019 at 19:46
Send what they ask for. Other documents will be shown at the interview.
October 17, 2019 at 15:56
Dear Brit,
Please can you infor us cause is a mess. Kcc is sending email to everyone.
October 17, 2019 at 20:07
That is perfectly OK.
October 17, 2019 at 16:08
Hello Brit,
1/ the photo of your green card, is it the photo you registered with or photos you bring it to the interview?
2/ if you will be disqualified, they make the decision before you come to the interview or in the interview?
October 17, 2019 at 20:11
1. Interview.
2. At the interview or after.
October 17, 2019 at 17:15
Hey Brit, Just some worries about the high school requirement.
I always believed my secondary school was equivalent as a high school in The USA.
Now I found this information online:
My secondary school:
VMBO (preparatory secondary vocational education)
The VMBO is a four-year vocationally-orientated stream focused on practical knowledge, which leads to vocational training (MBO). Witch I graduated a 3 year level 3 after graduating secondary school.
This all looks like there saying there both vocational schools.
I already filled in high school at the entry. I noticed than that vocational schools are not permitted
and you should not enter the lottery cause you will not get your fees back if you proceed. I send out allot of emails figuring this out but no one is sure.Am I going to be disqualified?
October 17, 2019 at 20:13
I answered earlier.
October 17, 2019 at 17:27
Why I can’t comment on this
October 17, 2019 at 18:14
Hi brit I am Guinean and I am in France, I went to France while passing by the mother (Morocco – Spain) I want to play the lottery but I do not have a Guinean passport, nor French in addition I do not have the French nationality. is that I can play by choosing the exception option? if so which of the options?
October 17, 2019 at 20:17
No – you need a passport.
October 17, 2019 at 18:44
Sir, I think I have a big issue, in my passport there is written also my father’s name in native language, but in English part it is without. So in my DS-260, provide full name in native alphabet, I have put only name and surname. I have already sent my passport copy etc., And KCC was setisfied, my case is current in December. What is your advice? Please help !!!
October 17, 2019 at 20:18
So just wait for your interview. There is not a big problem.
October 18, 2019 at 03:38
Thank You Sir.
October 17, 2019 at 18:56
Hello Brit I want to play the DV2021 but I don’t have passport but I have my citizen ID card can I still play sir.
October 17, 2019 at 20:20
No.
October 17, 2019 at 19:13
Hey Brit
My case number is AS27xxx and today I received 2NL, my question is do I have to translate the police certificate and court record to English since I live in Saudi Arabia, please?
Thank you
October 17, 2019 at 20:22
No you did NOT receive the 2NL. You got the documents email.
The email explains when you need translations.
October 17, 2019 at 19:43
Hello Brit,
My case number is 2020Af**43** yet have not received my 2nl am getting worried
October 17, 2019 at 20:22
Patience.
October 17, 2019 at 20:29
Hello BritSimon.
How have you been?
I just read your article about the December Bulleting. With the rate at which it is going when do you think a person with case number 2020AF00025xxx will get am interview.
Thanls alot and have a good evening.
October 17, 2019 at 22:30
Isn’t the answer to that question just very obvious?
October 17, 2019 at 20:52
Hi BritSimon
How have you been?
I just saw your post concerning the release of the December Bulleting. My concern is with the rate at which the case numbers are being released, when do you think a person with case number 2020AF00025xxx will get an interview.
Thanks and have a blessed day.
October 17, 2019 at 21:28
That is not so far away. Patience.
October 17, 2019 at 22:54
Do you think it will be in the first quarter of 2020?
October 18, 2019 at 22:41
Yes of course.
October 17, 2019 at 20:58
Hi Simon,
As per the email requirement they asked for marriage certificate and divorce certificate as well, I have the marriage certificate with the current wife, but the divorce certificate from the previous wife do I need to submit? as I am not the principal applicant, my current wife is the one
Thanks
October 17, 2019 at 21:27
Yes – follow their instructions.
October 17, 2019 at 21:00
Dear Brit
The number of my case is AF3xxx came down in the last bulletin and I did not receive the corresponding email?
October 17, 2019 at 21:23
When did you submit documents?
October 17, 2019 at 21:48
1 of oct
October 18, 2019 at 11:29
First of October
October 17, 2019 at 21:09
hello Simon , just spotted this link update
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2019/10/11/2019-22399/visas-ineligibility-based-on-public-charge-grounds
tried to fully understand the added new info but got lost , whenever you have time can you plz elaborate.
October 17, 2019 at 21:21
It’s just confirmation of the rule we already knew about, but it has been blocked and has little impact to DV cases.