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September 24, 2020 at 10:40
Hi brit the kcc just sent to me email regarding my interview its 28th September and then the visit medical its gonna take like more than 1weeks i did today and the deadline its 30th September Do I have any chance if you any suggestions for me thank you.
September 24, 2020 at 18:53
I suggest you get your medical sorted out fast and make sure they can get a medical report fast enough.
September 24, 2020 at 11:21
hello britsimon.wishing you blessings together with your family.
could you assist me with the dv 2022 start dates for application ?
September 24, 2020 at 18:54
October 1
September 24, 2020 at 11:24
Hi Brit Simon
I had an interview today on 23th September 2020 Dv 2020 but I was told to submit new police clearance since the one I have is past 6 months though according to the country where I am it is still valid. I was also told to submit payslip of my sponsor for verification. I was told to submit them through DHL or CEAC
Am confused what to do since the sponsor told me he has no payslip since he is self employed. What can I do at this moment?
Kindly help me.
Am from Kenya
September 24, 2020 at 19:00
Its frustrating that you did not have the documents ready. Your sponsor should have given you tax report (1040). Do what you can to provide these documents.
Regarding the police certificate. They should accept that up to 1 year old – as explained in the official instructions. Sometimes you need to explain the instructions to the CO – because in this case they should NOT ask for a new police cert. This is what their instructions say:
“Important: Police certificates expire after one year, unless the certificate was issued from your country of previous residence and you have not returned there since the police certificate was issued. If at the time of your interview the following three items are all true, you must bring a new police certificate to your visa interview:
You are more than 16 years old;
The police certificate was obtained more than one year ago; and
You still live in the country that issued the certificate.”
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/diversity-visa-program-entry/diversity-visa-if-you-are-selected/diversity-visa-prepare-supporting-documents.html
September 24, 2020 at 20:00
Thanks brother Simon,
I feel like I should change the sponsor since the one I have currently is self employed but wants to give me the payslip of his wife who is working.
Is it possible for changing the sponsor at this stage or I accept the payslip of his wife?
What can I do please? Advice me
The sponsor had given me tax report but was contradicting with Affidavit form I-134
September 24, 2020 at 22:54
Use your best judgement as to what you want to do.
September 24, 2020 at 19:14
Hi Fred, are you in group 4? I’m also from Kenya group 4 but I’ve not yet been scheduled.
September 24, 2020 at 19:33
Hi emy, I’m also from Kenya and I’m in group 4. The embassy told me that it was fully booked till 30th sep
September 25, 2020 at 04:58
Hi Alex, eh? Wooiii..then let’s hope and pray for an extension aki
September 24, 2020 at 20:02
Hi too Emy, yes am in group 4 I was supposed to have had interview on April 1st
September 24, 2020 at 21:16
Woi.. mine was supposed to be in May
September 25, 2020 at 18:28
Emy plz inbox me olso lm from kenya
September 24, 2020 at 11:28
don’t worry. the results of the medicals will be sent directly to the embassy and they will call u. same happened to a friend recently.
September 24, 2020 at 19:00
That varies by country.
September 24, 2020 at 11:53
Hi , I am a dv 2021 winner n has already submitted dd 260. Now I hv created a Twitter account fr me. Do I suppose to unlock da 260 n add it or simply ignore
September 24, 2020 at 19:00
Ignore.
September 24, 2020 at 12:12
Hi, Brit
Is there any possibility to travel the U.S. with a DV lottery visa during the ban? Are there exceptional cases that they are allowed to travel? for example, if you already got a job in the US , or I don’t know other cases.
September 24, 2020 at 19:01
The only exception is for those that had the visa prior to the April 23 ban (and got re-issued)
September 24, 2020 at 19:34
Then it is so bad. It means we are under risk, although we have issued visas.
September 25, 2020 at 18:53
Hi Brit, I’m expecting the ban to be extended (I’m saying this not because I’m pessimistic but because we all know the source and will never ever changes actually, trying all of the best to harm as much and as many) even if Biden wins because he will not be out of there till towards the end of January 2021 and people who received a visa now expires in 6 months that means in March ( only one month in between and not enough to sue again because by that time the visa will be expired and will be hard to get medical again and interviews and so on…will still in the same circle. Curtis Morrison posted a YouTube video about this because some people they thought they got the visa, their entry is guaranteed and they want to dismiss from Curtis case. That means means there a big risk ahead of us. The other thing many countries boarders are open now and since it is autumn and winter is coming, the corona cases are going up and there will be second shut down of boarders again. The risk is coming from everywhere. Do you think the lawyers after they save the rest of the people get their visa, can they sue to allow entry so the people who received their visa will not be wasted.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OliTQJIa4Wo
September 25, 2020 at 23:11
The video you linked is a week old – not relevant at this time.
The ban was not blocked. So, if Trump extends the ban, it will be a problem.
September 24, 2020 at 14:06
sir
are 9 months enough to fill 7% visa quota?
As visa bulletin is going on so, is it possible that the both lot(oct and nov) selectees get chance to interview in Jan?
September 24, 2020 at 15:37
Hi Brit.I used a photo for the dv lottery 2021,which i had used on my J1-visa..am worried might get rejected
September 24, 2020 at 21:51
If it was recent (less than 6 months old) you have no problem.
September 24, 2020 at 21:46
9 months are enough to fill the global quota. The 7% is a cap, not a quota.
September 24, 2020 at 14:18
Hi brit october bulletin is out
September 24, 2020 at 14:59
Hlo brit
When will the interview of 2021 winner starts..this year or January 2021
September 24, 2020 at 21:48
January.
September 24, 2020 at 15:32
Hi Brit
I’m in group 5 and still not received confirmation E mail.
My CN AS2020 26××× .
1. Do you think I will get a chance for interview if there is an extension. I’m non plaintiff.
September 24, 2020 at 21:50
1. Maybe.
September 24, 2020 at 16:06
Good morning sir
Visa bulletin for Nov
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/legal/visa-law0/visa-bulletin/2021/visa-bulletin-for-october-2020.html
September 24, 2020 at 17:33
Hi Simon, you are god father for dv. because of you and extremely good team of lawers I became able to receive visa. Thanks word is not enough for that but still I should say heartful thanks. My query is can I refill in 2022 dv entrance form beacuse there is no 100% certainity that we can enter to us as the ban may be extended beyond dec31? Will my entry in dv2022 form impact my visa status in future? Thank you??
September 24, 2020 at 22:05
No problem entering DV2022.
September 24, 2020 at 17:56
Hello brit
I am case number 2021as00010xxx
Today i received an email from kcc requesting document submission by email,
Is it a good sign or something normal.
September 24, 2020 at 19:31
It’s normal since your case will be current in the next VB, but interview will probably start only after january.
September 24, 2020 at 22:06
Normal.
September 24, 2020 at 23:25
Hey, can you tell us when did you submit your ds form?
September 24, 2020 at 18:01
Hi Cesar,
Are you from lebanon
September 24, 2020 at 18:16
Hi Brit, I have a question about DV loterry filling up the application details online. I applied for last year on the basis of my spouse birth country qatar but my childrens are born in Dubai and I am from India. My eligibility refering to my spouse birth country and children as well. Is that correct? Or should I claim based on childrens birth place Dubai? as they are born in Dubai and are age below 17.
Thanks for your support
Inam
September 24, 2020 at 22:07
You would put your accurate place of birth. Then chargeability for you would be Qatar.
September 24, 2020 at 18:59
Hey brit can you live the hearing today? Thank you
September 24, 2020 at 22:14
I spoke about it.
https://youtu.be/_7PMP9-LWqE
September 24, 2020 at 19:30
Hello Mr Brit,
I am dv2021 As8xxx, I received email from kcc to submit the documents 20 days ago. Now the documents are ready, except police certificate.
Regarding police certificate in US embassy of my country (Afghanistan) clearly mentioned that police certificate is not required for visa issue.
1- Should I submit my documents without police certificate ?
Thank you
September 24, 2020 at 22:16
1. If the police cert is not required, print the reciprocity page explaining why no police cert is needed.
September 25, 2020 at 03:58
Hey Kaz
When did you submit your Ds?
September 24, 2020 at 19:47
Hello Britsimon! I have a question which it seems to be stupid or been asked many times but i think is not. I am from case number is AF 82×× which is a low number. In the visa bulletin it shows that AF 5100 except Egypt 3300, I know you been explaining many times what except means but thing is that and according to the official website that the total number of selectees is 6002. Now few questions:
Does 6002 means persons or visas?
Does 3300 means 3300 of 6002?
According to my case number do you expect i will have interview in February or March?
Best regards
September 24, 2020 at 22:18
1. 6002 = people (winners plus family)
2. No. The 3300 is case numbers. Read the FAQ
September 24, 2020 at 21:07
Hello Brit,
I just want to know if I can choose a person who is reading for a PHD with the aid of teaching assistant(Scholarship) as my sponsor.
September 24, 2020 at 22:58
It depends on their income.
September 24, 2020 at 21:42
Hello. Thank you for your amazing work. Could you please answer my question?
My father won the DV 2021. Case number: EU 21 5XX.
I am his derivative and I am 21 years old (at the time of filling the application I was 20). According to CSPA, I will “age out” in APRIL 2021. Thus, in order to benefit, I will need my father’s case number to be current in April 2021 or earlier.
But, I am afraid that the case number will not be “current” by April 2021
So the question: Is there a way to get an interview before my case number becomes “current” ? In other words, can I explain my situation to the U.S embassy? Do you think they will agree for an earlier interview for my family, because of my “aging out” deadline?
September 24, 2020 at 23:00
No. If you age out, that’s the end.
September 24, 2020 at 22:40
Hi Simon,
Why does visa bulletin for DV2021 currently move forward if no cases are scheduled. If, let’s say, it gets to 10,000 for the EU region by January, does it mean they will be scheduling all the 10,000 during the first months?
Thank you!
September 24, 2020 at 22:45
Hello, Mr. Simon,
I’m a 2021 selectee, case number SA44XX. I understand that it is hard to make predictions, particularly this year. However, do you think I have a real chance of getting an interview?
Thanks.
September 25, 2020 at 03:48
“hard to make predictions, particularly this year.”
Yup.
September 24, 2020 at 22:57
Mr Brit
As I said before I’m in Group 5 and have not received confirmation Email. 2020 AS26***.
May I asked the Kcc for my confirmation E mail.
September 25, 2020 at 00:01
Hi Brit,
Thanks for all your help and efforts,
My wife is a DV2021 winner, we are planning to have a child, since it might be her last chance/year that she can do so ,what would be the senario cases, if she gives birth before or after the interview , how can I add him into the DV.
case number AF 48xxx
Thanks in advance
September 25, 2020 at 03:45
You could read the FAQ for the answers. It’s not a problem.
September 25, 2020 at 00:11
Hello Brit, thank you so much for all your help.
I would be happy if you could help me with:
1. I got an email on 25th of September from state.gov stating that I have updates available at https://www.dvprogram.state.gov/ESC.
I went to the official webpage and entered to my original application. There, I have an official notice that all my docs have been processed (I am in a group 5) and I have been scheduled to an interview today, on 25th of September. I literary have no time to fly to another city and attend the interview. Is this even OK they schedule people in such a short notice? I have no other choice but to reschedule the interview, but IS it even possible in current situation? Do I have a chance if there will be an extension given?
2. Second, I have a problem with the Embassy. I am a Russian national, but currently in Indonesia with a Social visa, all is legal, however the Embassy in Jakarta just notified me they can only process permanent residences holding a specific type of visa. That is very new information for me, as I have applied before for a tourist visa B1/B2 here in Indonesia and it was no problem, I have successfully got it. Now they don’t want to cooperate despite the COVID situation. Even if I succeed to reschedule my interview, can I solve this “residency problem” somehow? I cannot fly to Russia, I cannot change the location of the interview. Is Embassy supposed to help me now or it is absolutely my problem and I can lose my opportunity?
Thank you.
September 25, 2020 at 03:44
1. Contact the embassy see if they will reschedule. If not, wait for the extension.
2. I don’t know why they are saying that. Talk to them.
September 25, 2020 at 06:40
I have sent them 5 emails describing the whole situation and the Embassy is still like – NOPE, you can’t attend the interview without residency documents.
People are flying to different countries and other embassies accept them and no one ever requires to be a resident of that country. I have no idea what to do. In worst case scenario – will it be possible to change the location? Should I call to KCC and hope for their help?
September 25, 2020 at 12:52
Once the case is scheduled the embassy has your case, KCC can’t help. YOu can transfer – the FAQ explains how. Obviously now it will be after the extension, but start now.
September 25, 2020 at 04:01
Hi Aleksa,
I have same case with you. I am from Indonesia and stay in Jakarta. Do you have any contact to US embassy relating this subject.
Do you done the medical check-up?
Thanks.
September 25, 2020 at 04:12
Hi Aleksa,
I have the same case with you. The KCC sent 2NL midnight (25th Sept; 00.00) and interview appointment in the same day (25th Sept; 12.30). I am from Indonesia and stay in Jakarta.
Have you done request rescheduling interview appointment to US Embassy? Please advise.
May be, can I have your email address so we can share a further information regarding subject.
Thanks.
September 25, 2020 at 05:39
Hi Rizcky, yeah, I have the same date and same time as you …
Sure, just write me an email – [email protected]
September 25, 2020 at 06:14
Hi guys .
I just wonder were you guys from DV 2020 ?
Thankyou
September 25, 2020 at 00:24
We had done our interview today, after the interview we had a document on which it is written: Your request requires an administrative procedure ……..
A few hours earlier I checked my status on CeAc , the update indicates refused.
1) I would like if we are in AP so far or the Visa has been refused.
2)Why my status is refused Yet I received an AP document at the embassy
September 25, 2020 at 03:43
1. I don’t know.
2. Refused can mean refused or AP.
September 25, 2020 at 01:51
Hi Mr.Britsimon
I had one of my sister has won DV 2021 with AS region around case number 6000+ and has been requested support documents from KCC and we’ve submitted to them but yet hadn’t has any answer from KCC at the moments .
With the upcoming DV 2022 within a week from now .
we’re planning to apply our family included my dad and my mom with their own applications and our siblings .
*My question is during the process . Should we put our sister name into my dad or my mom application of DV 2022 when the ask about how many children ? Due she has won the DV 2021 .
*Also should my sister apply for DV 2022 as well ?
Since my sister hasn’t sure either she will getting the visa or not .
Please let me know what should we do accordingly the matters .
Thank you very much and we really appreciate your time and help .
September 25, 2020 at 03:42
1. Parents MUST list unmarried children under 21.
2. Sure – why not.
September 25, 2020 at 03:51
1. How about the one has married ? Does she/he has to apply their own applications ? and the one has married don’t need to put on application ? Isn’t correct ?
2. How about those one has up to 21 years old and have not married at all . can we list into our parents application ?
Thank you for your respond sofar .
September 25, 2020 at 04:00
Two pointless questions. Re-read what I said.
September 25, 2020 at 02:09
Hi brit,
As a DV 2021 winner from Nepal with CN AS7XXX. i am not sure if my CN will be current. So if by the month of july 2021 if the Nepal shows current in VB. Is there any way i can know if there are available visas for my country? If so, how do i know it? Do i call KCC? And i am an AOS . So will there be any priorities apart from CP?
Thank you for all you are doing brit. May god bless you.
September 25, 2020 at 03:41
You have no problem. Learn about AOS and file when the VB shows a number above your own.
September 25, 2020 at 05:39
Hello Brit,
Please what other form do one has to fill apart from the Ds 260 forms before the interview..??
September 25, 2020 at 12:45
You may be asked for a DS5535, DS5540 or I-134.
September 25, 2020 at 03:59
Case number 2020AF63***.
Dear Brit . Good day to you and your family. Pls some months ago the KCC was requesting docs from almost everyone. I wasn’t asked to but from your opinion I was advised to write to the KCC to that effect which I did and the KCC sent me a message requesting for docs. I did in February and got an automatic message saying my mail had been received and documents being processe . Since then I have never received the congratulations message acknowledging delivered all required docs. I wrote the KCC twice requesting a month after and they said it was still in process. In May I wrote again and they replied that my documents had bn processed and that I should have received or will soon received a message from from them for further processing.
Shortly after that, the Covid-19 stroke and the story has never been the same.
My worry is what can I do should the extension be granted
Was the message stating that my docs had been processed actually true?
I really don’t wanna lose this Life opportunity pls
September 25, 2020 at 04:02
Well your only chance now is if the extension is granted. If it is, you can sort out the documents.
September 25, 2020 at 04:14
Hi Brit. I am DV winner with case as AF85XXX, from Cameroon. I sent my DS260 few days after the lottery results were released but haven’t gotten a response from KCC in relation to my documents. Please what do you suggest I do? Should I go ahead and send the documents or contact KCC.. thanks
September 25, 2020 at 12:41
DV2021? Always put the year with your number.
With your number you are going to wait months anyway, so don’t send documents yet. Just wait.
September 25, 2020 at 07:48
Hello good morning sir ..
I would like to get your Facebook or any social network to contact you ..
Of that possible please ..
September 25, 2020 at 12:53
Why? If you have a question – ask it.
September 25, 2020 at 08:10
Hi Simon.
I received from the Embassy my visa and the copy of my medicals.
I noticed that on one page (in my medicals) in my middle name a letter “t” is missing and in the passport number “0” instead of “Q”. The doctor said it was not a problem. The Embassy did not say anything and my visa was approved.
I hope I don’t get any problems at the border.
Thanks in advance.
September 25, 2020 at 12:55
No one will care about the medical. Just your passport and the visa.
September 25, 2020 at 08:33
Hae Brit
Iam a dv 2021 winner and iam asking if i was in college and during holidays i worked at a company near home.When writting work history should i include?if i shoul it would not match with previous adress since i had not completed college.What should i do?
Then 2 years ago i went to the us embassy and therefore created 3 diffrent emails when i was filling the ds 160.Should i also include the emails yet they are inactive and never used them again?
September 25, 2020 at 12:57
Include all work history. One email is enough.
September 25, 2020 at 08:38
the W2 document from sponspor should be of 2019 or 2020 ? Please anyone help me on this
September 25, 2020 at 12:57
2019
September 25, 2020 at 08:58
Hello Simon,
Can you please tell me if it’s not too late to unblock ds260, if I already received ready to schedule email.
Dv21EU below 1000. I find it a bit confusing cuz of postponed interviews. Do I need to do this even if I just wanted to change from vocational school to high school diploma?
Thank you in advance for your reply and all your great work.
September 25, 2020 at 12:58
No need to change for that.
September 25, 2020 at 10:01
Hi Brit,
I had a DV interview on September 16th (scheduled on very short notice) and the consular officer suggested to take the Medical test after the interview.
I had a medical on September 21st, according to the doctor’s office they emailed the results to the consulate on Sep 22nd and also mailed per express courier on Sep 23rd. It was in Frankfurt, Germany, and I’ve heard that there were 65 DV cases to still process in this Consulate.
Today is September 25th and I do not have any answer yet. Is it normal that it takes some more days to process and I should just wait or does it make sense to pro-actively follow up with the Consulate?
Thanks!
September 25, 2020 at 12:59
It’s normal but also follow up!
September 25, 2020 at 10:04
hi brit, my CN 2020AF62 *** i sent my documents in october 2019, in may i called kcc to see if they received my documents and they said they can’t see them, i’m them sent back in June but they say no documents are attached to this email. where is the brit problem, if an extension will take place. must I provide new documents since the validity of those I sent has expired, thanks
September 25, 2020 at 13:02
Yes you will need to send documents again, but you MUST pay attention to make sure they are sent.
September 25, 2020 at 10:33
Hi brit, how are you?
I have a concern that’s the following:
I filled my DS 260 by mentioning the address I lived since I was a baby until today I have 25 years now (January 1995 to today).
But in my birth certificate the mentioned address is different from the address in my DS 260.
1- I would like to know if it causes problem?
September 25, 2020 at 13:03
No problem.
September 25, 2020 at 11:24
Hello Brit , i’m in group 4th and already got interview date. I’ve already changed the job but didn’t make any changes in dv260 and will be this problem in the interview ? or should i mention this ?
September 25, 2020 at 13:03
No problem.
September 25, 2020 at 11:44
Hi, i am a dv 2021 selected. Can i apply for dv 2022 or will be a problem? Thanks
September 25, 2020 at 13:03
You can apply again, no problem.
September 25, 2020 at 12:24
Hi Simon….My name is Stephen from Liberia.
My mother is one of DV2020 selectee (00051 case number) and she has already submitted her documents on Feb 20,2020 and its has been verified. she’s awaiting her Interview appointment at the Embassy,but the Embassy is not open,because the US ambassador that was appointed in August after the previous ambassador left has not arrive yet….
My question is. What will be the next or final procedure for her case.
September 25, 2020 at 13:18
She might get a chance if we get an extension (which looks likely).
September 25, 2020 at 13:09
Hi Brit, visa approved and issued! thanks for all the support, you are a great person. now we hope to be able to enter the usa by march 2021! Thanks!
September 25, 2020 at 13:43
hello britsimon, thank you for all the help to everyone who need the information of DV, i am the one of group 4 [AS] , yesterday night I heard some people from same location as mine who got the interview letter from consulate, and the case number is really close to mine. I write to the consulate again that ask about the situation and when can be interview, but I think they don’t want to deal with it cause they made a stupid mistake, they reply mail immediately this time, but they put the wrong name on the bureaucratic response letter to me, and yes, just a copy-paste letter with the wrong name.It is ridiculous that the consulate sent the next letter immediately, with only one line asking for the letter to be recycled.
Our country has not been affected by COVID-19, we are even in a normal life, and we feel powerless about the negative attitude of the consulate.If there is a need for relevant certification letters, I can provide them.
If there is any help for the hearing, and there is a need for relevant supporting letters, I can provide.
September 25, 2020 at 14:26
I think we have all we need for the hearing. I’m feeling confident we will get a positive outcome. So – don’t give up yet!
September 25, 2020 at 15:17
Hello Brit, it’s good to be back but this time with good news. We got our visas today. Would like to thank you for all the efforts you put in this exceptional and very difficult dv yr 2020. You are a good man indeed. Lots of thanks and gratitude for every piece of information you shared with us and for all the encouragements.
Now, is it save to book our flights for the 2nd of jan 2021 now, or we will have to wait till the end of dec 31st before we start booking the flight if the ban isn’t extended? Thank you
September 25, 2020 at 22:04
Great news. You can look into flights now if you like, but make sure they are changeable.
September 25, 2020 at 15:32
Hi Simon. My wife has the education requirements for entering the dv lottery 2022 she will select me as a husband but I got selected for dv 2020 eventually I got refused based on education requirements.
I’m not planning to enter no more
Is it necessary for only principal to meet the requirements or both spouse to meet the requirements?
September 25, 2020 at 22:05
Just the principal winner.
September 26, 2020 at 01:22
Thanks. If she win is there a problem with my previous interview? because they took my fingers print.
September 26, 2020 at 03:57
Why would that be a problem?
September 25, 2020 at 15:47
Hi Brit I need your help, I sent to unlock my ds 260, and the kcc sent me to ask why I want to unlock it, I answered him to make some changes and add some studies and he asked me again why I wanted to unlock it, Please tell me the correct way to repsonder you and what is the structure of the message to answer you, thank you and excuse the inconvenience, but I’m worried
September 25, 2020 at 22:06
Tell them specific information. Be more clear.
September 25, 2020 at 16:06
Hi Brit,
I (2020EU30XXX) was thankfully able to get my interview sept. 30th, and after some miscommunication between the embassy and KCC i now finally have my visa (before the deadline). I was group 4, and processed as the same time as a group 3 I knew about because I kept fighting and calling, and it paid off! I am now looking into the next steps (getting here was stressfull enough hah), and I had two questions.
1) Is the only thing we can do now wait for the Dec 31 ban to expire and tell our american friends to vote Biden so Trump doesn’t get re-elected?
2) would there be harm in travelling to the US on a ESTA in the meantime once the borders are open for shengen tourists again? I understood its not possible to travel on ESTA then try to get your DV-visa activated.
September 25, 2020 at 16:16
before* sept 30th
September 25, 2020 at 19:16
Were you a plaintiff, and where are you from?
September 25, 2020 at 22:08
1. For now, Yes. There is an active challenge to the ban, so we will see.
2. You can’t do that since your next entry needs to be to activate your LPR status.
September 26, 2020 at 06:06
@giri, I am a 3.0 plaintiff and joined the AILA lawsuit, but I was not a named plaintiff previously. I’m from a small european country, <100 cases total and only a single named plaintiff in the earlier lawsuits, which is why the embassy had time to spare.
@Britsimon, Thank you for your clear answer! I'll watch that legal challenge like a hawk holding a DV-visa!
September 25, 2020 at 16:20
Hi Brit. My wife is a DV 2020 winner. She was notified about her interview three days ago. Her interview will be in Sept 28. We scheduled an aplointment for our medicals as soon as possible. Today, my wife and son’s medical was sealed but mine not. The doctor let me know I have a communicable disease that i wasn’t aware of. He put me under treatment, but the treatment needs three shots. One shot per week needs to be administered so my status change to treated/cured. We are worried because the deadline is in 5 days and I’m still missing two shots. The doctor told my wife that the consulate is already aware of the situation. Do you think if the three of us go to the interview, all of us will be refused or put into AP? I don’t have a sealed medical but the consulate is aware of my current situation. The doctor told my wife that she could try to explain that I’m under treatment and the disease is in latent stage. Should my wife remove me from the interview? Do you think we should attend it as a family the three of us or only my wife and son.
Thank you
September 25, 2020 at 22:10
The fastest approach is to attend the interview. The CO can actually approve the case since the physician started the course of treatment BUT there is also a good chance of getting the extension so then you would be issued later.
September 25, 2020 at 23:26
The disease is chlamydia. I’ve read that it is one of the diseases that causes denials. I’m worried that if I go to the interview it’s going to be without the medical because the doctor didn’t seal mine because I’m under treatment. My treatment will be over in October 8th and the doctor told he will sealed my envelope after after. My wife and kid have their sealed envelopes for the interview. I’m not sure if I should go and I don’t want to jeopardize this opportunity. I’ll be thrilled if I get mine too. Do you think there could be a chance where they get their visas issued and mine will go into AP? Thank you so much.
September 26, 2020 at 03:53
I already answered clearly – but your assumption that that disease will cause a denial is incorrect anyway.
https://britsimonsays.com/faq/what-are-the-diseases-that-can-cause-denial/
September 26, 2020 at 04:24
Sorry, it is syphilis. That’s why I’m worried. Thank you!
September 27, 2020 at 11:32
Ordinarily this disease is not a ground for inadmissibility provided it is being treated and therefore you are not contagious.
September 25, 2020 at 16:57
Hi Brit
Quik question
I was interviewed without medicals Sept 17 same day on CEAC my case was Refused which is normal pending medicals. However I submitted my medicals on Sept 24 and today checking CEAC again with Sept 25 updates shows refuse so I am a bit confused here.
When will it be approved
September 25, 2020 at 22:12
Be patient. It should change in a couple of days (work days)
September 25, 2020 at 18:26
Hi Simon,
I’ve called KCC everyday since September 4th but they always say that they are not responsible for scheduling and there’s no way to contact the other department responsible for doing this, and I just have to monitor my email. I have everything processed, it’s just about scheduling the interview. On monday they told me that i should be scheduled within 2-3 days and until now I didn’t get anything. I called again today and Chris (kcc operator) said that he can’t promise anything but the other department is still working on scheduling. It seems odd that they cannot contact the other department to talk about certain cases. I’d even say that it seems like a lie. I guess there’s nothing I can do at this point except for monitoring the email… Their attitude is kind of disappointing.
September 25, 2020 at 19:14
@EU22k. It happened the same thing with me ? I’m As 18k
September 25, 2020 at 23:07
I suspect some of this confusion in your case must be self inflicted. You keep getting confused or being inaccurate with your story. I suspect you do that a lot, and it is to your detriment.
The “other department” excuse is to do with documents. There is another department that processes documents and it is true that they cannot communicate with that department. However, YOU said that is about scheduling. That is not correct. You introduced confusion, and as a result you are confusing yourself.
Just stop asking stuff. I have told you MANY times where you stand. You are not getting an interview before the deadline. I already told you that. Now – wait for the extension and pay careful attention to what I am going to explain.
September 25, 2020 at 19:18
It seems AF grp 4 are not getting their 2NL
September 25, 2020 at 23:13
Not true. Some have.