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February 20, 2017 at 23:39
Hi Brit pls I submitted my forms October 14th but I don’t know why they have not send me any letter for the interview yet
February 20, 2017 at 23:52
Case number?
February 20, 2017 at 23:45
Hi dear Simon.
Me and my wife are winner of dv 2017 from Asia.
We have done our interview in Frankfurt and we are now under administrative processing.
Ten days age we have received an Email from us consulate that the visa for my wife may be able to issue but i am under administrative processing . ( she is principal applicant and im beneficiary)
We asked to issue my wife’s visa. They told us we must be await until a visa number comes from kcc for my wife and then they tell us to post my wife’s passport to us consulate.
Now after ten days we don’t hear anything from consulate!!!
It is normal to wait so long for approving of visa number?! Her passport is now by us. We didn’t receive any email from consulate for send the passport.
Thanks for your answer in advance
Kasra
February 20, 2017 at 23:53
Yes that delay is normal. Patience.
February 20, 2017 at 23:58
Thanks a lot for your fast and quick answer. Ok dear Simon. 🙂
February 25, 2017 at 15:44
Good morning, Mr. Britt, thank you so much for all the support and patience you have for all of your followers! I am a winner of lottery 2017, I am applying for AOS. I completed my DS260 in January 2017 and just received the KCC confirmation from my case. Now, I should expect my number to be available SA201711XXXXXX? and go to the interview with my personal documents? When do you think could be available my case number, I know you don’t predict but you have so experience!!!!
February 21, 2017 at 00:15
hi im confuse i submitted my case when my case number was pass,will i still receive an appointment date
February 21, 2017 at 00:16
Yes.
February 25, 2017 at 16:48
Hi Brit please I want to know I have completed the high school and have all the subject correct. But now am teaching in private school to get money to further my education.my question is I included the teaching as my occupation when filling the forms. So I my suppose to present evidence of that work? Please help me
February 25, 2017 at 17:21
No need to provide evidence of work experience IF you meet the requirements on education.
February 21, 2017 at 00:29
HI! my husbands i601a waiver has been approved on 1/10/17 my understanding is that we are done and just have to wait for his schedule interview from the embassy by mail. My attorney is suggesting we give him extra money to file for form DS 260 but we have already file and send that form two years ago when I file for my husbands petition. Is it true that he can resend this form in order for my husband to get his letter with the interview by mail or should we just wait for his letter to get here on its own?
February 21, 2017 at 00:32
I only advise on DV lottery cases.
February 21, 2017 at 04:21
Hello BritSImon,
I read the Excel spreadsheet found in this link that you recommend: http://forums.immigration.com/threads/dv-2017-aos-only.331328/
It shows the difference between applying through AOS and CP. Is it true that if I am doing CP the interview is the same month my number becomes current?
I don’t know whether I should choose AOS or CP. I live in the US but if CP is a faster process then I might consider CP. Thank you for taking the time to read this.
February 21, 2017 at 06:02
That is not always true – it depends on when you submit the DS260 FOR CP processing. There are pros and cons to both methods.
February 21, 2017 at 06:04
Good day sir
My case #MNL 1993xxxxxx and I submitted for ds260 on the 5 jan.2017 when can I expect my 2nl thanks
February 21, 2017 at 14:28
I only advise on DV lottery cases.
February 21, 2017 at 10:57
Hi Brit,I have a question and please I need your help if.I will be doing my interview next month,but the problem is,on my WAEC certificate my MOB and my DOB is wrong but the year is correct.so what can I do my interview is already close and if want to work on it there will be no time.but all others pepper work are okay..am form Liberia.
February 21, 2017 at 13:11
Dear Simon,
One of my friends from Yemen, got this when checked his case:
Yesterday :
Ready
Immigration visa case number: 2017AS3xxx 01 RID
Case created: 02-Nov-2015
Case Last Updated: 20-Feb-2017
Today :
Ready
Immigration visa case number: 2017AS3xxx 01 KDU
Case created: 08-Oct-2015
Case Last Updated: 15-Feb-2017
If you noticed case status is same (READY)…
But there is different in letters wich I don’t know what it mean (first it was RID then converted to KDU)????
And also dates for case created and case last updated are changed???
Could you please tell us what’s all this scenario means???
Thanks and appreciate your help…
February 21, 2017 at 14:24
Sounds like an embassy change. Had that been requested?
February 21, 2017 at 17:06
No, and I checked now found it’s return to the previous status
February 21, 2017 at 17:11
So entered the number incorrectly most likely.
February 21, 2017 at 14:10
Hi brit! 1)Someone can be deny a visa for the fraud of false passport in the airport 9 years past if it report to his police clearence while he wanted to travel after he paid his fine ?2)how someone can have a police clearence of a country that he left 6 years ago,he need to go to the ambassy of this country he left or go back to that country he was leaving .
February 21, 2017 at 14:22
1. Possibly
2. That is all made clear in the reciprocity page for each country.
February 21, 2017 at 15:15
Hi Simon,
Thanks so much for all you do with your blog!
I am considering filing early for AOS (will be current in May), but was wondering if you have any idea of how likely I am to get denied early filing at the New York City FO, based on your knowledge of previous applicants.
Thanks!
February 21, 2017 at 15:20
You don’t file at the FO. You file at the lockbox. They accept and send to the FO. Early filing is safe.
February 21, 2017 at 15:26
Thanks for your fast response!
I was referencing what Mom wrote in the immigration forum, and just wanted a second opinion on it:
“be aware of a slight possibility of the package getting rejected or denied. If the package gets rejected by the Chicago Lockbox, you simply re-file it. If it gets denied by your FO, you may or may not have enough time to get your FO to reconsider the denial.”
February 21, 2017 at 15:28
We have seen some denied before the Oct 1 start of year. It isn’t a big deal. Stop overthinking it.
February 21, 2017 at 15:31
Got it. Thanks!!
February 21, 2017 at 22:12
Hi Simon;Does not working is a factor for visa denial ? Because I have a friend that meet all requirement to pass an eventual interview but still not working.
He Thanks you,me too.
February 21, 2017 at 22:34
No.
February 22, 2017 at 03:33
Hi Sir!
I have compleated Diploma in Pharmacy which is of three year course after SLC from a renowned College of Nepal.
Am i qualified for dv ?
February 22, 2017 at 03:39
Probably. It is more to do with your secondary education.
February 22, 2017 at 07:55
Thankyou sir…..
Secondary education means from class 8 to 10 ?
February 22, 2017 at 14:16
It varies by country – you know your country better than I do. At the end of secondary education you should be able to enter a US college.
February 23, 2017 at 02:11
Thank you so much sir!
After getting 2NL , after how much time it is best to book and do medical sir?
February 23, 2017 at 02:21
The Physician will guide you.
February 22, 2017 at 03:59
Me and my wife were approved at the interview !!
thanks a lot for your help 🙂
the CEAC status showed AP for few days
and now it says READY
can you please help me !!
February 22, 2017 at 05:27
You don’t need help. Just be patient.
February 22, 2017 at 05:32
Thank you very much … I’ll wait patiently 😀
February 22, 2017 at 04:18
Hi simon, CN AF12xxx, submited on november 2, from Congo Kinshasa,but no 2NL what happened and why the status still at NVC till now?
February 22, 2017 at 05:26
YOU waited *6 months* to submit your DS260 – so YOU caused a delay!!
Now you need to be patient.
February 22, 2017 at 06:25
Hi Simon.
Sorry but I just received this link…
http://www.addisinsight.com/2017/02/18/republicans-end-dv-lottery/
Any information at all about this??
Thanks
February 22, 2017 at 14:19
It’s just a proposed bill. That’s all.
February 22, 2017 at 08:14
Thanks so much for all you do with your blog!
I’M winner of dv 2017 and i receive visa bullets information my interview schedule is April but still do not receive appointment date?
February 22, 2017 at 08:58
Hello brit sir,
How long does A.p. generally last after the visa is approved?
Thanks…
February 22, 2017 at 14:15
2NLs have not been sent yet. Patience.
February 22, 2017 at 08:52
Thanks so much for all
I’M winner of dv 2017 my case number is AF2017ooo220xx and i receive visa bullets information my interview schedule is March but still do not receive appointment date?
February 22, 2017 at 14:14
2NLs have not been sent yet. Patience.
February 22, 2017 at 11:11
I don’t think AP has a fixed time process all you will do is to wait and contact your embassy from time to time I am a 2017 winner just as you are and I had my interview on the 13 Oct but I was classified under Apple and they said they will notify me when ready until early january when I called them and noticed I was issued a visa since on the 19 Oct so just be patient and mail them from time to time
February 22, 2017 at 17:47
Hello Mr simon
I have a question sir. Can I get married after getting visa approved?
February 22, 2017 at 18:26
You can. But getting your spouse a Green card will take a long time.
February 22, 2017 at 18:50
Thank you for your time Sir. I have been told that if I got married after getting visa it will look suspicious. and if i want to petition for my spouse they will revoke my green card because I get issued visa as single and then entered to USA as married.
February 22, 2017 at 20:09
Not marrying before the visa interview is suspicious, yes, because it is a very silly thing to do. However, they will not revoke your Green Card because you have been silly.
February 22, 2017 at 18:05
Hello sir,
I read an article that it is proposed to stop the dv lottery. if the president & Congress agree & approv it, will it affect the dv 2017 winners also or it will be applied from the next year? Thanks!
February 22, 2017 at 18:25
It is a PROPOSAL only. But in any case it cannot affect t DV2017
February 22, 2017 at 18:39
Hello Britsimon,
sir im so worried about my case. well my case number is now current for April interviews and im about to receive my 2NL.Here is my problem. I have submitted my DS-260 form in August. And I got married in January but I did not unlock the form to add my husband because he doesn’t want to go there. So i heard some people say that once the case is current for an interview and about to receive 2NL we cannot send a request to KCC to unlock our forms and update it. My question (1) : Mr Simon How can I add my husband to my DS260?
(2) If my husband keep insisting to not travel to USA, Can i attend to the interview alone? is there any risk to be denied? I really need your help on this issue Mr Simon im so glad i found that blog.
February 22, 2017 at 20:08
1. You can’t, once scheduled (and you probably are about to get the 2NL as I think they are to be sent today). You need to discuss that with the embassy to correctly capture your new marital status.
2. Yes you can attend the interview alone, BUT they are obviously going to ask why you only just got married and you plan to live in the USA, whereas he doesn’t.
February 22, 2017 at 20:32
Thank you so much for your answer and clarification Mr Simon. Concerning the 2NL is there any possibility to be sent today? im saying so because the KCC hours of operation are from 07:30 am to 16:00 pm EST and now it’s almost 16:00?
February 22, 2017 at 20:37
Patience.
February 22, 2017 at 20:41
Hi Brit,I have a question and please I need your help if.I will be doing my interview next month,but the problem is,on my WAEC certificate my MOB and my DOB is wrong but the year is correct.so what can I do my interview is already close and if want to work on it there will be no time.but all others pepper work are okay..am form Liberia
February 22, 2017 at 20:49
Your case has some risk in any case. You have previously told me you used a different name at an interview at the embassy. Now you are saying key details on your documents don’t match. I think the combination of these factors mean the CO may begin to question the credibility of any of your documents. That may not happen, I can’t be certain. It is up to the CO.
February 22, 2017 at 20:48
Hi brother why 2nL for April being sent
February 22, 2017 at 21:45
Dear brit
I had affidive of support ,
the date of form i-134 is 30/12/2016
Date of Bank statements is 4/1/2017
And other supporting documents is 4 june 2016
My interview in 16 March
Do i need any new document or this is ok ?
Have a gd day sir 🙂
February 22, 2017 at 22:14
Your need to use the new version of the form.
https://britsimonsays.com/new-version-134-introduced
February 24, 2017 at 21:26
Yes sir i got the new 8 pages form but i was worried about the supporting document if they still accepted because i read (year 2015) on the 1040 form
February 24, 2017 at 21:28
The 2016 tax yeat 1040 may not be available yet. But recent W2 and payslips should be available.
February 24, 2017 at 21:32
Thank u for ur kindness sir
February 22, 2017 at 23:25
Hi Brit,
I am 2nd Draw DV winner from Nepal. Submitted my DS-260 in mid September. My Case number is 2017AS79**. I have 2 questions:
1) It seems 2NL should have been distributed by now. When can I expect it?
2) Does my case number show any concerns for eligiblility?
Thanks
February 23, 2017 at 00:35
1. 2NLs for April interviews will go out this week – but yours is not current yet, so yours will not go out for some months (if at all).
2. Yes, there is a risk for high number Nepal cases. All Nepal 2nd draw cases are high numbers. All you can do is wait and see whether you become current or not.
February 25, 2017 at 02:05
So this means I have very few chance of even getting the 2NL?
February 25, 2017 at 15:31
It means there is SOME risk.
February 23, 2017 at 09:44
Hello sir , is there a us embassy in ERITREA ?
February 23, 2017 at 12:47
Yes but only for non immigrant visas
February 23, 2017 at 13:49
Yes
February 26, 2017 at 12:24
for Eritrean you need to apply to Kenya or Egypt or UAE
February 23, 2017 at 13:15
Hi brit. Hope yiu are good. what is the next steps after DS260 form. I have seen adjust of status; is it second steps or later after 2NL. Is there anything to do after DS260? .
Thank you for your time.
February 23, 2017 at 13:51
If you are processing outside on the USA you just wait for the 2NL and prepare documents.
https://britsimonsays.com/prepare-dv-lottery-interview-2/
February 23, 2017 at 17:34
hi Simion, please I don’t know if you can help me in this case.
I am a green card holder (dv)
just got married and I want to bring my wife.
please any idea on how long it might take?
the procedures ?
thanks
February 23, 2017 at 17:56
You have to go through a family sponsored case. It takes around 2 years. I don’t know the detailed process.
February 23, 2017 at 17:49
Hello Brit, i got my visa approved last week & i feel i wanna move immediately but u want to inquire abt smthng, if i want to change to a new address at the POE,does it have any harm,CNT i b denied entry? Still,wont it affect my SSN & GC to receive them coz i wanted to go to new address in Kansas thereafter i go pick my GC in MA,advise mi brit
February 23, 2017 at 17:56
There is no harm in that. The POE is the last chance you will have to change the address for the GC/SSN
February 23, 2017 at 18:29
The security process In some US embassies take more than a year, will the
DV lottery winner be given some priority considering the time bound the process has?
February 23, 2017 at 18:33
The longest POST interview background checks take around 6 months (Iranians and some other cases). The background checks are performed as normal. If the background checks cannot be completed before the deadline, the case cannot be approved.
February 23, 2017 at 22:31
Hi britsimo when will be 2nd for April released
February 23, 2017 at 23:21
Probably tomorrow.
February 23, 2017 at 23:52
Hi Simon,
Can you let me know the best procedure to apply for a re-entry permit?. I will be in the USA from 04/01/2017 till 04/21/2017.
I need to schedule an appointment as soon as I get there to process the I-131. Do I need to file this at the filed office near to me?. 3 weeks should be enough for the process to complete?
Please let me know best process for this.
Thanks so much
February 24, 2017 at 00:04
I don’t know much about the procedure, other than to say you need to have the biometric appointment before you leave – and that normally takes 5 to 6 weeks.
February 24, 2017 at 00:08
Can this be filled before the 1 year time line expires or at the activation trip?
February 24, 2017 at 00:21
As I said – I don’t know much about it.
February 24, 2017 at 03:43
Hi Simon,
do I assume correct that after I receive my NOA letter, I can apply for the work auth while waiting for the interview?
If yes, is it usually quick to get work auth or it’s not worth to apply, meaning they usually occur approx. same time (GC and work auth)? What is the fee if any?
Thanks!
February 24, 2017 at 03:47
I only advise on DV lottery cases.
February 24, 2017 at 10:31
Dear Brit
I m DV winner 2017 from nepal
case no upto 4575 has been updated so far
my case no is 7235
wat chances do i have ? of gettign the 2nd letter
i am jst eager to know
February 24, 2017 at 16:35
I don’t have a prediction, you just have to wait and see.
February 24, 2017 at 12:04
Hello Simon,
Thanks for the great job. My number is 2017AF00040XXX. I submitted my DS-260 in July and later opened it in October and resubmitted on the 11th of October 2016. Can you guess whether I am current and the date for interview?
Thanks
February 24, 2017 at 16:35
You are not current yet, I don’t know when you will be.
https://britsimonsays.com/read-visa-bulletin/
February 24, 2017 at 12:27
Hello Brit
How you today
My friend has this bellow question
Please advicadvice him as you always do great man
He said
” I have filled with university degree in my first Dv entry and DS 260 form regarding to education
I have completed my degree program in 2014 till the end semester successfully
And I have left my home country before the day of graduation
Right now i have my high school certificate and authenticated degree program student copy but I couldn’t have the temporary degree since I left my country illegally before the day of graduation.
Mr Brit will the abcenae of my temporary degree be a problem on the day of my interview since I have filled in my form as university degree. And could the high school certificate and authenticated degree program student copy be enough
My interview will be in Cairo Kenya
Thanks so much for your great support”
This is what he said Brit
February 24, 2017 at 16:33
Your friend should get as much proof as possible of the degree.
February 24, 2017 at 18:55
You right Emmanuel
I meant Nairobi kenya
February 26, 2017 at 13:37
your friend is from Eritrea , if he can get all his GPA that would great, Kenya has a lot experience with Eritrean ,
February 24, 2017 at 13:52
Danihu,
Please make sure you cross check your information before posting on this very important blog.
How can you say your interview is scheduled to take place in CAIRO, KENYA.
These are two different countries all together.
Brit,
In relation to 2NLs, as we all know today is Friday, an we are yet to see dates posted.
I just want to get some first hand info from you:
1.Does the KCC send out 2NLs on Saturdays and Sundays.
2.If at all they are not sent today. don’t you think it’ll create some panic for some of us that are expecting our dates today. May be Trump is boiling something underneath.
3. Do you think there is a possibility of countries like Sierra Leone to be added to the list of travel band countries in the new EO, as we all know, President Trump can do anything.
Thanks bro,
May God continue to guide and protect you and your entire family.
February 24, 2017 at 16:27
1. They don’t START sending them at the weekend.
2. People will panic if they want to. There is no need to, but some people seem to like panicking.
3. I have no way to read his mind.
February 24, 2017 at 14:25
Hi Brit,again,I told you before that I sat for a resettlement program in the ivory coast,not at the US EMBASSY.but after the war hit ivory coast everything spoil but with a different name.but now all of my document in Liberia including my DV pepper is bearing my full name which is above.but now i notice an error on my WEST AFRICA EXAMINATION CERTIFICATE which is my month and my day of birth.so please what think can be done about it.my interview is the third week in next month
February 24, 2017 at 16:26
Please stop repeating questions!
https://britsimonsays.com/ask-questions/comment-page-77/#comment-61517
February 24, 2017 at 15:52
hi simon,
some website saying that:A visa lottery that has enabled thousands of Ethiopian to establish US residency will come to an end if Congress and President Trump approve legislation proposed on Tuesday by two senators.If so, is applied on 2017 DV lottery? since I’m just looking 2NL and from Ethiopia
thanks
February 24, 2017 at 16:23
No it cannot affect DV2017
February 24, 2017 at 16:49
Hi brit
My case is current in April and I’m waiting for the 2NL
My question is that. Is it normal or happened before for the 2NL to be late like the situation now for the April 2NL
Thanks
February 24, 2017 at 16:53
Normal.
February 24, 2017 at 18:24
Dear Brits,
I want to submit the DS 260form with my spouse. My spouse won the dv 2017. We got married before she was called by her aunty that she has won the dv she entered her last year. I have once been to the embassy but divorced since 2015. I have an authentic divorced certificate. Please I like your input whether it will not be illegal if I happen to go there this time again with another wife. Note that I am already divorced with the previous lady a year and half ago. Please what shall I do sir?
February 24, 2017 at 18:35
I don’t see a problem if everything is truthful and documented.
February 24, 2017 at 18:47
Hey BritSimon
My question: My case is in April and I’m waiting for the 2NL , but the 2NL hasn’t arrived yet and today is February 24 . Do you have any information or can you give us any opinion from your experince why is happening this delay ?
THANKS
February 24, 2017 at 20:56
It’s normal. Relax.
February 24, 2017 at 19:22
Hi Britsimon,
I wish to change my address at POE. If i do so;
Will i be able to receive my Green Card and Social Security card at my new Address?
Please help advise me. Thanks
February 24, 2017 at 20:55
Yes.
February 24, 2017 at 19:27
Dear Brits,
I am about to submit our DS 260 Form to KCC. My sister-in-law played the DV 2017 for her sister since 2016. Months after we got married, she won. But I have been legally divorced with my former spouse since 2015 after she left me to the US. I have my divorce certificate. Now we want to submit our DS 260, but skeptical whether I am still qualified to submit the DS 260 with my present spouse, being that I have once been to the embassy with the former spouse. Please me what to do. Some relatives are telling not to pursue it. Please I need your urgent advice.
February 24, 2017 at 20:54
You already asked, and I answered!
https://britsimonsays.com/ask-questions/comment-page-77/#comment-61611
February 24, 2017 at 19:52
hi mr brit
10Q for ur familiar approach
Q1, for march appointment 2ND released on january 19 but now for april interview appointment 2NL not released still 24 february 2017 .Is there any problem causes a delay ?
Q2, when 2NL get released can it distributed to all current CN at the same time?
Q3, i didn’t make any unlock to my
DS260 ,l submitted it on 24 may 2016,
so can it be said late submission ?
10Q for ur endless support !
February 24, 2017 at 20:49
1. It’s not a problem.
2. Yes (to those that are being scheduled)
3. No, it’s not late.
February 24, 2017 at 23:05
Hi Mr Brits
My question is can i submit temporary digree at the time of interview ? B/C in Ethiopia there is cost to pay for cost shearing at once pay for me is difficult so please suggest me …Thanks a lot.
February 24, 2017 at 23:13
Yes.
February 25, 2017 at 00:14
Hiy Brit፡i am dvlootery 2017 My degree certficate is Temporary is effect at the time of interviuew
February 25, 2017 at 00:49
That’s ok.
February 25, 2017 at 10:39
What happed Mr Derje ….my paper don’t have problem but they may ask why you have still on hand temporary. B/C I finsh higher education before eight years.
February 25, 2017 at 00:14
Hi Simon,
I know I have a current number and I even called and asked KCC who said they were done with the background check and they were just waiting to get respond from the embassy. I was expected to hear something in the middle of february. Nothing has changed for me, no letters, it still says AT NVC when I check my status and it is almost the end of february now. I know I need to have patience, I just wonder will the 2nd letters for interviews in april still be sent out in march? could the reasons for not getting an interview be because the embassy is fully booked? can i call the embassy and check, are they allowed and able to see my case?
February 25, 2017 at 00:50
The embassy don’t know anything about your case until KCC sends the case to them (when they send the 2NL). Relax and be patient.
February 25, 2017 at 02:10
Brit how are you dear, I hope you are great. From your experience do you think we will get our second notification letter this April month. Submitted December 6,and unlock then resubmitted January 9. With Case number 2017AF00027xxx.
February 25, 2017 at 15:29
I don’t know. In a few days, we will see.
February 25, 2017 at 07:45
Hello dear simon,
I’m Dv2017 winer and Isubmitted my form in sept 26 , my case number is 2017AF00025xxx , but Idon’t know why they have not send me any letter for the interview yet
February 25, 2017 at 15:22
Your late submission is the reason. You will probably be in the next batch of 2NLs – which will be sent next week.