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November 4, 2019 at 13:29
Dear Simon,
I have probelm filling out the form. My birth certificate and my passport have no last/family name. Just kelvin. How do I fill the last/family name, first name and middle name. I read from other site to input FNU as first name and kelvin as last name. Is this correct? Please help.
Thank you very much Simon.
Regards.
Kelvin
November 4, 2019 at 16:44
Enter your full name. And check the no name boxes if needed.
November 4, 2019 at 14:06
Hello Brit,
Today i had intervierw but they said to me (your visa visa application requires additional information) what is it means would you please tell me. But they took my pass or every doc ,
Thank you so much
November 4, 2019 at 16:41
Sometimes they require additional checks. Nothing to do but wait.
November 4, 2019 at 14:10
Hello Britsimon,
i succeed to submit 1 lottery form for me and my wife, But i am getting error when submitting my wife’s form…
what is the issue?
November 4, 2019 at 16:40
Lots of people left it to the last minute.
November 4, 2019 at 14:12
HI,
I keep getting an error message: dvlottery.state.gov. PR_CONNECT_RESET_ERROR
I’ve cleared my browser history – but nothing….
Any advice?
November 4, 2019 at 16:39
All you can do is keep trying.
November 4, 2019 at 14:23
I like your youtube videos but can you leave out the partisan anti-Trump snide remarks they are not needed. Some of us love Trump and the tens of millions of wonderful, politically astute voters who gifted him to the world and these salt of the Earth people are the reason we are moving to USA. Stop being snide. Just because you live in commiefornia and came from a socialist cuck island doesn’t mean everyone agrees with your politics Simon.
November 4, 2019 at 16:38
Trump sucks. If you dont understand that I cant help it. This is my site. Deal with it.
November 6, 2019 at 07:58
Hello Brit my case number is 2020AF28xx
1-I submitted my Ds260 on 12/10/2019 is it late ?
2-when filling the Ds260 I made a mistake on my parents date of birth is there a problem if yes how can I correct it ? Thanks
November 6, 2019 at 13:41
1. No
2. No problem.
November 6, 2019 at 14:21
Dear Brit
I had to submit birth certificate but in the DOS web site is written :
Birth Certificates
Available:
Not required for IV purposes, see Comments below.
Comments: All Afghan citizens should be able to present a tazkera (national identity document) as proof of their identity and their birth place. Kart tawalod may be considered as supplementary documentation but should not be utilized as primary evidence of date and/or place of birth or identity. Please refer to the National ID section for information on tazkeras.
So as I understand that i have not to send birth certificate to KCC. Am i right ? Is IV the same DV program?
November 7, 2019 at 01:43
DV is an IV, yes. Follow the instructions on the reciprocity page.
November 7, 2019 at 00:42
Just so happens there’s tens of millions of idiots living in the US voting against their own interests just because big corporate money influences their minds without them even realising. And there’s about to be a few more idiots join it seems.
November 7, 2019 at 00:53
Hello Brit.
The Panama City embassy in Central America, ask for sponsor or Affidavit of support I-134. Can a permanent resident be my sponsor? Thank you
November 7, 2019 at 02:14
Yes
November 4, 2019 at 14:57
this is a very good web add
November 4, 2019 at 15:32
I have new sponser because old sponser not help me can i change in interview time or unlock ds260 only one week left for interview
November 4, 2019 at 16:33
Interview.
November 4, 2019 at 16:03
Dear Simon,
My wife does not want to travel to US and I choose on DS that she will Travel to US later…
My question is she must go to the interview with me or not?
Thanks
November 4, 2019 at 16:31
Not if you dont want a GC for her now. But it will be more expensive and slow later.
November 4, 2019 at 17:56
Hi there, I am on an F-1 student visa right now in the USA. I was born in South Africa, however I have dual citizenship with SA and Switzerland, and the Student visa is on the Swiss passport. So for the DV lottery, which passport info should I use?
Also, I live in USA because of my studies, so should I use my current address as my mailing address or the one back home in South Africa?
Thank you in advanced.
Simeon
November 4, 2019 at 18:30
Use any passport. Current address.
November 4, 2019 at 19:49
Hi! When I confirm the first page (after number of child) it says that Safari couldn’t reach the server. What can I do?
November 5, 2019 at 13:33
Keep trying.
November 4, 2019 at 19:56
Site can’t be found .any advice?
November 5, 2019 at 13:36
Please check my videos and articles from the last couple of days
November 4, 2019 at 20:04
Hello Brit! Thank you for your great effort, i really appreciated! My case number is EU 126xx . I submitted my DS-260 in May 15 , i messeged KCC in july asking them when i will get e-mail about documents, i got an answer ” Your DS-260 is currently processing, allow several weeks… ” so now is november, according to VB in december was 8600 so my number will be current in january or february, and i still did not get any e-mail about documents. When i go on Ceac site it says ” Summary information .. Before we can process your Diversity Visa application, each aplicant in your case must complete form DS-260 …. ” even though i completed my DS-260 and it says Completed and i never said i am takeing someone with me. I am going by my self and i am the only applicant in my case. 1. Is that ” Before we can process… ” general information and guide for everyone or is there some mistake? Also i did not have questions about Social media, i guess because i submitted Ds in may? 2.What is your advice about e-mail asking for documents and all of that since my number is getting current very soon ? 3.As far as i know since now i was not supposed to pay anything, we pay only for medical exemanation and visa interview? THANK YOU BRIT AND SORRY IF I AM BOTHERING YOU!
November 6, 2019 at 02:23
1. Generic terminolgy.
2. Email KCC if you want.
3. Correct
November 4, 2019 at 20:12
Hello Brit,
I am a EDV 2021 Winner from Nepal. I have a interview on December. Do I need to submit affidavit of support during my interview?
Thanks for your help
November 6, 2019 at 02:24
Yes, probably.
November 4, 2019 at 20:14
Hello Brit
I’m a dv 2020 winner I did sent my ds260
And receive the email to send the documents I did sent them to but still waiting for an answer from kcc it’s been nearly 3 weeks now should I worry or just wait my cn af56×××
November 5, 2019 at 19:00
When did you submit your DS 260 if you don’t mind?
November 5, 2019 at 20:17
In June
November 6, 2019 at 02:25
Just wait. You have months before your case number is current.
November 4, 2019 at 20:18
Hello, Simon,
I am helping some people with their applications. They are all Venezuelans. I read that regarding Venezuelan passports, US government is accepting them 5 years more after the expiration date. But for example if a passport has not expired yet and is expiring in December this year, should we enter the original expiration year or add five more years to that date?
Thanks for your assistance!
November 4, 2019 at 20:29
hello brother,kindly may i know if dv lottery visa someone maybe denied due hapitatisB Which he has been tested several times by the doctors and they say it has no effect on his body, since he is not yet gone USA medical examination we are worried about it.thanks for your response
November 6, 2019 at 02:26
No. Read the FAQ for more info.
November 4, 2019 at 21:46
Hi Brit. Thanks for your answer. Indeed you replied that message but I guessed you’d have wished I mentioned the names of the countries to make it easier for you which I later did. kindly allow me to paste your reply : “I don’t know procedures in your countries and whether the CO will be concerned about local visas – which is made more difficult by you’re not naming the countries!
I answer over 100 questions a day. Please consider how you can make your questions easier to answer, not unnecessarily complicated.”
1) now that I mentioned the countries, can you reply now?
2) if not where do u think I can that info?
3) since it’s possible to get the police certificate without the permits, I was wondering whether the embassy is aware. and if not, may it not be seen as a fraud?
4) can I use my passport number to fill my wife’s and daughter’s Ds? or I should wait till I get theirs?
5) a friend is dv 2020 winner with four kids (one recently born). he included none of the kids whilst entering the lottery but did so when filling the Ds. is it OK to do so?
Thanks and stay blessed!
November 5, 2019 at 00:04
Bro/sis say truth I do beleive you are hiding something knowing you are in the same region like me, but if you or your friend did not list your child while entering registration do not even continue disqualification is certain.
November 5, 2019 at 03:05
Like Simon always says, if kids are not included in the initial application, its automatic disqualification.
November 4, 2019 at 22:25
Hi brit
my spouse and child will not immigrate with me in DV2020 program,I was filling out them DS260 form and submit it one month ago,
Yesterday I sent to KCC to open them DS260 form to make some revision,
So my question is:
Should I resubmit them Ds260 form or leave it open becuse they will not immigrate??? Not that: I said in my DS260 form that they will not immigrate with me,but they will immigrate later date to join me.
November 5, 2019 at 22:54
Answer me please
November 6, 2019 at 02:29
You can leave their unsubmitted.
November 7, 2019 at 08:00
But Brit, you told me to submit my spouse’s DS.260 yet I told you clearly that she will travel on a later date.
1.What’s the terminology here?
2. You told me to only sublit my documents. Now am I on the right track or I messed up??
November 9, 2019 at 03:48
I suggest you RE-read what I said.
November 11, 2019 at 17:33
Okay Brit, thank you for the correction.
1. So should I unlock her ds-260?
November 11, 2019 at 18:16
That doesn’t affect anything.
November 4, 2019 at 22:39
I’ve been trying for the last few hours to enter my aunt her husband and her children to the 2021 DV lottery but when I hit ‘continue’ after entering the info and pictures of her husband and all her children, it says “site can’t be reached’. normally it should take me to the configuration page to hit submit, but no. I myself applied (I’m single with no kids) with success in less than 5 minutes. Same thing for my single cousin. He too got in. I’ve reduced the size of the images to less than 40 but still the same problem. Please help me cause the time is running out
November 4, 2019 at 23:40
hello simon
i wrote my grandfather name in the Middlename place and did not wrote my father name at any place
so should i apply for DS260 ?
November 6, 2019 at 02:32
Huh? Please make the question clear.
November 6, 2019 at 07:37
My name ;
First name :Mohammed
Middle name : Husayn
Last name :faraj
When applied I wrote:
First name :Mohammed
Middle name :Mohammed
Last name :faraj
So by mistake i wrote my middle name wrong when i applied
November 4, 2019 at 23:53
Hello Brit, pls I’m unable to upload lottery application for my aunt. What could be the problem.
November 5, 2019 at 00:13
Hi Brit,
I have a clarification. My Case is 2020AS00022XXX. I got the email to submit the documents (Still I haven’t submitted the documents. Waiting for police clearance cert) Also I want to do some minor adjustments on my DS 260. Is it okay I request to unlock and do this changes? Afterwards can I submit the documents? Will there be any issue?
Thank you
VD
November 6, 2019 at 02:32
No problem.
November 5, 2019 at 00:19
Hi Brit,
my son is 19 years old and I have included him in my entry as my dependent. Can he submit another separate entry on his own since he has successfully completed high school and currently pursuing his Bachelor’s degree ? Is this allowed or is it grounds for disqualification ?
Thanks,
Seruwaia
November 5, 2019 at 02:01
Solved.
Solved.Check the following link:
https://howtoremove.guide/firefox-secure-connection-failed-fix/
November 5, 2019 at 02:10
Bro/sis, I really appreciate your concern but I think your comment was uncalled for. what will I hide? and what will I gain out of it? I mentioned my marital status and my child when entering the DV. and my worries have nothing to do with that. kindly read my message again. or maybe you thought I just made up the story about my friend??? I’m sorry but it’s very true. per the comments I read on this blog, disqualification for him is certain but he keeps telling me he trust in Jesus. he knows nothing about this blog too and I’m the one feeding him with info. In my first mail, I withheld the names of the countries cos this is sort a public blog and I guess Brit always advises us to be mindful of that. Same is done with our CN. so please if you can help have answers to my questions, I’d more than glad. But once more, don’t assume things you’re not sure of. thanks
November 5, 2019 at 07:26
“Per the comments I read on this blog, disqualification for him is certain but he keeps telling me he trust in Jesus”. Now knowing this why don’t tell him you already read it? Your question is unnecessary use common sense. ALREADY YOU KNOW AND YOU ARE ASKING.
You are waisting his time for nothing, I learnt here from several answers he gave people so I do not need to ask him again.
November 5, 2019 at 04:54
You must enter a four digit birth year between 1998 and 2019 in the box. ERROR OCCOURED IN PART 2 FORM even if i entered it in corect format .. what shoul i do??
November 5, 2019 at 06:29
Helo simon.
My sponsor went to US in 2016 November as spouse of DV winner. ANd he divorced after 7 months. now he is single and owns convenient store and gas station. can i use him as my sponsor?
November 6, 2019 at 02:44
Possibly.
November 5, 2019 at 08:12
Hi Brit,
I am a DV 2020 winner and I have my Interview scheduled to be on 3rd Dec. I have all my PCC valid for a yr except for the one issued from UAE. The PCC from UAE expires on Dec 2nd, i.e. right on the day before my interview. Should I get a new one for the interview?
Thanks
November 6, 2019 at 02:57
Your choice. It probably won’t be a problem.
November 6, 2019 at 13:37
Hi Dhanya,
As I’m a UAE resident, i do have few question.:)
1.Did you follow the instruction of US embassy in Abu Dhabi to prepare your documents ?
2. Did you sent by courier (which one because its not listed) documents prior to attend the interview?
Thanks and good luck.
November 5, 2019 at 08:53
Tandetat, I wonder whether you’ve been appointed the admin of this blog or you are now the spokesman of Brit. First of, I
always address my messages to Brit not to the entire members of this blog. Nonetheless if anyone including you think he/she can reply, go ahead but the least you can do is to be mindful of your language. I can’t fanthom why you keep attacking me like that. I can equally do same but I see no reason why I should also go on that tangent cos this is not the purpose of this blog. You copied and pasted a portion of message (that you failed unfortunately to understand as usual) asking why I didn’t already inform my friend. I said I did so but he never believed me, that he is not a member of this blog and I’m the one feeding him with info. If you put yourself in his shoes you could guess how shocked he could be hearing this. We are bound to make mistakes and it just happened. I just wanted to get the answer, screenshot it and send it to him so that he can see it for himself. Now do u still think that I lack common sense?
How difficult is it for you to just show some manners and above all respect this platform? Peace and love!
November 5, 2019 at 13:28
Disrespect? You are giving someone info and always he needs proof? It means at your I won’t waist my time and Brit’s time.
Anyway I surrender guns you are free.
November 5, 2019 at 10:14
Hello Brit,
I have already applied for the dv 2021 lottery and eventually lost my passport, i can report this matter to the authorities and my passport will be replaced but the problem is when passport are replaced the passport number changes.
If i renew it and take the police report with me plus my old passport copy and new passport in the interview, hope that won’t be a problem?
November 6, 2019 at 03:14
Keep that proof. If selected you will need it.
November 5, 2019 at 11:02
Hi!
I turned 20 on November 3rd 2019. DV2020 opened on October 3rd and closed on November 5th, 215 days.
That means that I will age out on Sunday, 6 June 2021.
Will all the cases have became current by that date?
November 6, 2019 at 03:11
DV2020 ends September 30 2020
November 5, 2019 at 11:24
Hello Sir
Today i went for my interview but they didn’t take my interview and told us that embassy don’t have our data yet and they have mailed to US and asked us to wait for next email.I am really worried what to do next & whom should i email my query .
Also i have travelled from another city for this interview and it is not possible for me to stay for longer time.
Has anyone ever experienced this?.Please suggest.
THANKS
November 5, 2019 at 11:29
and told us that embassy don’t have our data yet? well this is unusual. First time i hear of this. So you did get a mail from KCC and a date for interview, yes? if so, then i fail to understand how they, the embassy, doesn’t have your application and such>
November 6, 2019 at 02:22
Hi Simon,
Please reply to my queries
Secondly when i am checking Visa Status on CEAC,Invalid Immigration Visa Case number is appearing.Please suggest where should i contact.
November 6, 2019 at 04:14
Learn some patience.
November 6, 2019 at 03:23
That sounds very unusual. Keep communicating with the embassy, and KCC if needed.
November 5, 2019 at 12:28
Hello !i had j1 visa (2012) when I wanted apply for f1 visa again(2013year) , consular put stamp to j1 visa “cancelled without prejudice”.
I’m ds 260 Have you ever had visa cancelled or revoked ? I said Yes and Explanation: j1 visa cancelled without prejudice. Should I open ds 260 again and change to No or in explanation say : j1 visa N*** was cancelled without prejudice when I applied to f1 visa ?
Thank you so much and sorry for my English
November 6, 2019 at 03:27
That’s all OK
November 5, 2019 at 12:53
I am trying to submit my DV 2021 since two days ago and with several browsing and I am keep receiving the following note: An error occurred during a connection to http://www.dvlottery.state.gov. PR_CONNECT_RESET_ERROR.
Please advsie how to solve this issue as the time is running out. thanks
November 5, 2019 at 12:57
The visa lottery closed today…November 5.
November 5, 2019 at 13:26
Hello
After i entered for the dv 2021 I found out my head in the picture was more than 69% of the picture and this especially due to my tall hair, does this mean my entry will be automatically refused ?
thank you
November 6, 2019 at 03:29
No
November 5, 2019 at 14:48
Dear sir
I’m a dv2020 winner. And I received the email from KCC requesting the support documents.
My question is :
Should my sponsor fill the l-134 form and send it to KCC at the while I submit the support documents?
November 6, 2019 at 03:38
Send what they ask for.
November 5, 2019 at 15:46
Hello Mr. Simon. Do you have any clue what is form DS -5540? thanks in advance.
November 6, 2019 at 03:45
Did google break?
November 6, 2019 at 04:36
I searched before asking for sure! An Arabic vlogger mentioned it in one of his videos about the healthcare proclamation and I went to search for it. I only found this site https://www.lexisnexis.com/legalnewsroom/immigration/b/insidenews/posts/state-department-requests-comments-on-ds-5540 No more info. So I am asking if you have an idea what it is? Thanks
November 6, 2019 at 04:38
I asked you out of credibility, because I trust what you say to be true and clear not out of laziness. Thanks again.
November 6, 2019 at 13:30
Google gave me several articles including this…
https://cliniclegal.org/resources/current-status-public-charge
November 6, 2019 at 13:50
Thanks a lot Mr. Simon, I knew you were the best man to ask for a well-researched answer! Thanks again for ur efforts.
November 5, 2019 at 16:12
Hello Brit,
I am a EDV 2020 Winner from Nepal. I have a interview on December. Do I need to submit affidavit of support during my interview?
Thanks for your help
November 6, 2019 at 03:47
Probably.
November 5, 2019 at 16:15
hi brit! I just wanted to know why this last time the 2021 dvlottery server is coming ineakable?
November 6, 2019 at 03:47
Lots of people waited until the last minute.
November 5, 2019 at 16:22
Hi Mr. Brit,
I have been asked to submit the documents. My case number is AS14xxx . As per the email i received to submit the documents, there is a clause as below;
“All documents not in English, or in the official language of the country in which the application for a visa is being made, must be accompanied by certified translations. The translation must include a statement signed by the translator that states that the translation is accurate and the translator is competent to translate.”
I am from Sri Lanka an my official language is a native language (sinhala) . So my documents are in that language. I have translated all the necessary documents.
My question is, Do i need to send the original documents too? which are in my native language ( sinhala).
November 6, 2019 at 03:48
If you just read what it says you have the answer…
“must be accompanied by “
November 5, 2019 at 17:20
Hallo Simon, My name Simon too, I would like to ask if I meesed with my surname and wrote the wrong surname, will it mess my case?
November 6, 2019 at 03:49
Usually not.
November 5, 2019 at 21:30
Hi Brit Simon,
sorry sending again msg bcz i did not received ur comment, i had interview and they said to me (your visa application requires additional information) but they took all my docs, what is its means and would you please tell me how long it take give me answer .
thanks alot
November 5, 2019 at 22:45
It can take 60 days or more wait but the patience is the key, writing them will not speed up the case.
Just check your email from time to time or they will call.
November 6, 2019 at 04:03
I can’t predict how long your AP will last.
November 6, 2019 at 08:57
Hello Brit,
my wife is edv 2020 winner and the case number ia 2020AS35xx .
we filled an complete Ds 260 and submitted the required documents to kcc at 9 oct .
till today we cannot get second letter, What we have to do further ?
November 6, 2019 at 13:44
Wait.
November 6, 2019 at 18:18
According to historical visa bulletin our case number is scheduled to be interviewed in December.
But till today we cannot get second letter, the case number behind AS4000 also get their 2nd letters.
So can u please tell us how much time we have to wait sir
Thank u in advance
Eagerly waiting for response sir
November 7, 2019 at 01:58
Have you sent documents?
November 7, 2019 at 02:21
Yes Brit we send the required documents to kcc on oct 9 and already get a mail that all the required documents are submitted
November 7, 2019 at 02:25
OK, so wait.
November 6, 2019 at 11:16
Hello Brit ,
1- I received an email from kcc guiding me how to submit supporting documents without me submitting Ds260 I don’t if is fake
2- is was then I realized that I have won the Dv 2020 on October 12 /2019 ; I then submit my Ds 260 the same day: my case number is 2020AF28xx (Cameroon)I don’t know if I submitted it very late
3- while filling the Ds260 I made a mistake on the date of birth of my parents is there a problem? If yes what should I do?
Waiting for your reply … thanks.
November 6, 2019 at 14:06
1. Not fake.
2. Not late
3. No problem.
November 7, 2019 at 01:48
I love your way of answering you manage your time.
Not fake
Not late
No problem?
November 6, 2019 at 12:07
Can a family(of 4)
show their bank money about $50000 and also affidavit of support(Affidavit of support that shows sufficient).Just to reduce the suspicion of public charge
November 6, 2019 at 14:07
https://britsimonsays.com/all-about-public-charge-affidavit-of-support-i-134/
November 6, 2019 at 13:33
Dear Brit ,
Have you received any information about the second draw in DV 2020 ?
Here is one who claims that she got selected after september.
November 6, 2019 at 14:10
No one has claimed that – if you have a lionk – please post it. And no, there has not been a second draw.
November 6, 2019 at 13:38
Hello Brit
My name is ,
First name : Mohammed
Middle name: Husayn
When I applied for DV I wrote,
First name : Mohammed
Middle name:Mohammed
I wrote the wrong middle name.
November 6, 2019 at 16:24
Hi BRI I just wish to know when my case number will be current?(2020af275xx)
January 2020 or February 2020
November 7, 2019 at 01:50
Wait and see.
November 6, 2019 at 13:58
To whom it may concern,
Dear Brit,
The information that is updated about me is as follows:
– I have graduated from university different from when I applied when I was still a student.
– I have also started working.
– My address where I live has changed recently
– My guarantee in the USA has changed.
If you can provide me the information as it follows it would be very helpful:
-Do I need to change this information about me in the DS-260 application that requires an unlock, or can I change it during the interview with the consular officer?
If I can not change this information during the interview and it is needed to be changed in the DS-260 application:
-Do I lose my place in the queue of the people who are waiting for the interview with the consular officer?
Thank you a lot in advance.
Yours faithfully,
November 7, 2019 at 02:27
Change in the interview
November 7, 2019 at 05:13
Thank you Sir !
November 6, 2019 at 15:54
Dear Simon, as you suggested, for February interview delay I have not sent the documents requested only yesterday. But it was a surprise to receive today (after not even 24 hours) the ready for schedule email from KCC. Does this mean that a January interview is more probable or not? Thanks for your help, God bless you.
November 7, 2019 at 01:48
No – February.