Completing the DS260 for DV lottery entrants
Completing the DS260 for DV lottery entrants
*** Note***
Upon submission, some people are getting an error message that the confirmation number doesn’t match. In that case – the solution is here:
https://britsimonsays.com/faq/ds260-case-number-doesnt-match-case-number/
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OK – so the main task to process your DV lottery win is to complete a form online that is your “application” for immigration benefit. That form is the DS260.
The form itself might seem daunting, and it may take about 2 hours to complete. It is important that you prepare your information, and enter the details as accurately as possible. You will be able to make changes later on, but it makes sense to spend a few extra minutes early on to get this right.
You will some documents to complete the process and mostly you will need those now so gather them now and create a special file to start creating your DV lottery paperwork:-
- Passport information for you and your family members.
- Birth certificates for you and your family members.
- Your education history
- Your work history
- Your address history
- An address in the USA of a friend or family member. This is where your Green Card will be sent.
Ready? OK now let me guide you through completing the form:-
Enter the form for the first time.
You need your case number which will be in the format of YEAR-REGION-CASENUMBER. For example 2016AS00001234. This is the FULL case number including the “leading zeroes” in this case before the 1234. (In online forums we suggest hiding the last 2 or 3 digigits and dropping the leading zeroes – so when quoting your case on a forum you would state this number as 2016AS1XXX or 2016AS12XX. This protects your identity.)
The form will expect your date of birth in day/month/year order. This is odd because Americans write date in month/day/year order.
Once in the form you will go through a number of sections where you will enter your details. Most of the information is self explanatory – but here are screenshots for each section of how the forms will look for a simple case – and some comments about some of the questions. Please remember it is important to make sure your answers are YOUR answers. Don’t just copy what I am suggesting if the answer does not agree with your circumstances.
1. Summary.
Here you will see a list of applicants attached to the case (based on the eDV entry). Click the link under “IV application” to complete the details for each applicant.
You can also add applicants from this page (if you have married since the original entry or had a child). Once you have added an applicant you cannot remove that applicant or change their name. So – please be careful about name spelling etc. It is also important to note that if you are adding a spouse or child that you already had prior to the original eDV entry but failed to mention in the original entry you will most probably be disqualified, as that is a critical error.
If you do have to add a child or spouse because of a birth or marriage while you are waiting to be interviewed, remember you will need to add an applicant AND in addition your own form will need to be unlocked so that you can add the new family relationship to your form.
2. Personal Information 1.
This is where you will enter your name information. It is a useful page to capture your name in English, but also in Native alphabet.
The names entered on this page should be as listed on your passport – but also use the “other names used” section to make sure you have covered combinations that appear in your documents. For example, if you have an education certificate that includes an additional family name, use the alias section to include that name. Also, use the alias section if you entered your name differently on the eDV entry. Entering your other names used here means USCIS have early notice to perform name checks on your various names used and therefore you can make sure your background check is comprehensive – which is exactly what you want to reduce the chances of being placed on AP or even refused for incomplete name information.
Complete the other details such as date of birth. If you somehow made a mistake on the eDV about your date of birth (for example during conversion from a different calendar) THIS is your opportunity to correct that mistake – please pay attention to that. This would normally agree with the date of birth on your birth certificate, but if that is not known, then use the date shown on your passport.
About city/state/country of birth. ON the eDV entry (where you entered the lottery) you will have entered something for your city of birth. The three levels are related to each other – so a CITY is sometimes denoted as being in a STATE (or province) and that STATE is within a COUNTRY. People sometimes are not sure what to enter so let me gives some examples.
You could have been born in Richmond which is a city/town in London, United Kingdom. So an acceptable answer (which should agree with the information on your birth certificate) would be:
CITY: Richmond
State/Province: London
Country: United Kingdom
Your passport should be valid for 6 months beyond the point of entry, but if your passport will expire during the DV process, you might be better submitting now with the current passport and updating later once you have the replacement passport. This is especially true if you have a low case number, and are therefore expecting an early interview. If you do need to renew your passport during the DV process, in many cases people have taken old and new passports to the interview without unlocking the form, but the preference would be to add the new passport details if time allows.
OK – hope that makes sense. Check what it says on your birth certificate. It is important that this information agrees to the birth certificate and the passport. By the way – your country of birth may not be the same as your nationality (which is on the next page). But your country of birth is what should have driven your entry into the lottery (eligibility is based on your country of birth, NOT your nationality).
The finished result should look something like this:-
3. Personal information 2
This page is about your travel documents (passport). Make sure you have the passport in front of you when you complete this page – accuracy is important as this will enable background checks.
Note, if you do not have a passport at this time you can complete the entry using another state issued ID, and then later unlock your forms to add the passport details. You WILL need a passport prior to interview as will any derivative (family member) of yours.
4. Present and previous address information
Try and complete this as accurately as possible. Provide all the address that you have LIVED at since the age of 16. If you stayed at a holiday home for a month or two, that does not need to be entered, but if you LIVED at an address for a few months then you should enter that address. You enter past address in reverse date order – meaning going backwards in time, one address at a time. Be as accurate as possible with the date you started living at each address (you can guess the dates within a month or two).
5. Mailing and Permanent Address Information
This is information about where you expect to stay in the USA OR the address of someone you can trust to receive your Green Card on your behalf. Most people can think of someone within their family or friends that could receive the GC for them. You should also know that you can change this address during the process – right up to the day your arrive in the USA for the first time.
6. Family information: Parents
OK – self explanatory information. I only show the top of the page in the screenshot below but you add your parents details and their addresses. THe data here should be accurate, but if you don’t know their birthdates etc. it is not a huge problem. Do the best you can.
7. Family information: Spouse and Previous Spouse
Enter the details as appropriate to your case. Remember, the information should be correct on the day you enter it. So, if you plan to marry in a month but want to submit your form today then you are SINGLE today. YOu can either delay submission of your form until you are married, or submit now as single and unlock your form later after the marriage. There is some information about marriage during the DV process here.
A previous spouse is entered when you divorced of a spouse passed away. You will be required to produce a divorce certificate or death certificate during the interview to tally with what you enter here.
8. Family information: Children
Fairly obviously you will need to enter information about each child you have, making sure their information ties with birth certificates and passports.
If your child is nearly 21 there may be special considerations for you. Please read this article on children aging out and their status under the CSPA.
If you are expecting a child to be born during the DV lottery processing period there are also procedures in place to obtain a Green Card for that child. I will address that with a new article.
One thing I would say, it is ESSENTIAL that you listed all your children in the eDV according to the instructions. If you made a mistake about that you may have caused yourself a problem. If you have a concern, contact me and explain your situation.
In the case shown in the screenshot below the applicant did not have any children.
9. Present work/education/training information
OK so this is important as education OR work experience are requirements of the DV lottery. Please read this article for more information about meeting the requirement. I cannot stress enough. You are only required to meet the education OR work experience – you do not have to prove BOTH. Of the two routes, education is the simplest and most reliable method, but some people cannot meet the education requirement – and although this may surprise you that includes me. I have had a very successful career in the IT field and have demonstrated my skills to earn a H1 visa (which is category of visa for highly educated or highly skilled workers), BUT I could not have met the DV lottery requirement on education! So – think carefully whether you do or not – and act accordingly.
Enter the information about work and education based on what you are doing at present. If you are entering work experience and hope to qualify through work experience you should consider carefully the question about “does this job require 2 years of training or experience”. Again, read the article above to understand that better.
10. Previous work/education/training information
OK – so this will vary depending on what you did before your present occupation. Maybe you had a different job, maybe you studied. Whichever is true you must enter that information here and create a complete history of your work, education and training. Try and get the dates to be accurate and make sure that those dates make sense with the address information you gave previously.
This page can end up being quite long and for the screenshots I have had to break it into two pieces. Just take your time and make it make sense. You can add another occupation (work or edication). Again, you enter going “backwards” in time.
11. Additional work/education/training information.
Answer the questions truthfully on this page. If you answer Yes and a box opens for further details there will be instructions of what further detail they want.
12. Security and Background: Medical and Health information
Answer these questions carefully and truthfully.
The second question (about vaccinations) causes some debate. Truthfully it WILL NOT MATTER whether you choose Yes or NO for that particular question. The right answer for 99% of people is NO, because you do not have “documentation to establish…”, even if you do have records of vaccinations. So, it is a subtle point but whether you answer yes or no it will not matter. The vaccinations you actually need will be decided by the panel physician at the time of your medical. So by all means gather whatever vaccination documentation you have.
13. Security and Background: Criminal
Answer these questions truthfully. Most criminal convictions will not cause disqualification, and you will have a chance to explain at the interview. The crimes that can cause disqualification are called “crimes of moral turpitude”. It is a vague term and perhaps one that I will write about to clarify but most people by far will not have a problem even if they have a criminal conviction. Previous immigration fraud is not surprisingly one of the crimes that can cause an issue which is why it is essential you always tell the truth on these applications.
14. Security and Background: Security 1
Again – answer these truthfully.
15. Security and Background: Security 2
Again – answer the questions truthfully.
16. Security and Background: Immigration law violations
As I mentioned earlier – they take immigration law violations seriously!
17. Security and Background: Miscellaneous 1
Again answer truthfully.
The skilled or unskilled labor question has sparked some debate. In reality if you intend to work in the USA then the answer to this is Yes – but this is another question that will not cause a problem no matter which response your choose.
18. Security and Background: Miscellaneous 2
Again these just need truthful answers.
The healthcare professional one is another question that really doesn’t matter how you answer it. If you are a healthcare worker don’t be afraid to admit that.
The public charge question should be answered NO. Public charge means financial assistance from the government. You must realize that the Green Card lottery winners should not be claiming “public assistance”. There are some exceptions to that statement, but in general you are expected to support yourself. The USA is a land of opportunity, not free gifts.
19. Social security number
Answer these three questions as shown below unless you already have a SSN from a previous period in the USA. USCIS will (in theory) forward your details to the social security administration (SSA) to apply for your SSN. In practice many people find this does not happen correctly and delays are caused in getting the SSN after you enter the USA. Since the SSN is so important for many purposes here in the USA that is a nuisance, so I always suggest people visit the SSA office after a couple of weeks to make sure your SSN is “in the system”. You should receive the SSN card itself about 2 to 3 weeks after entering the USA.
Submitting the form.
OK so you have completed your form. You do the same for each derivative (family member). Check all the forms carefully, take screenshots if you like and when you are ready, submit the form. You should then print the confirmation page. You will be able to review the form later in review mode and can also take screenshots at that point.
You may also be prompted to fill out a form for “selected service”. Any us resident male under 26 years old is required to register for selective service. This does not not mean you will need to serve in the military, but if there was some crisis that required additional military men under 26 years old will be picked by a lottery to be inducted into the military.
The form will become “locked” so that you will not be able to edit it although you will be able to review the information after you submitted it. If you need at any time prior to your interview to unlock the form you can do so by emailing KCC who generally respond within a few days. Once unlocked you can make changes.
Once KCC have your form they will “process” it. They conduct background checks based on the information you have told them and access to official records. The processing period in DV2015 took around 4 to 5 months because of the volume of forms submitted around the same time. So, if you have a very low case number and you delay the submission of your DS260 there is a chance you could delay the interview date – BUT don’t worry, you will simply be interviewed later. Interviews are conducted based on case number order but only from a pool of cases that have completed their DS260 processing.
January 23, 2017 at 10:52
Dear Brit,
I am AF22xxx selectee (from Egypt), and submitted my DS260 since mid of October 2016.
Currently I have a job opportunity to be considered, my question is
– If I make this career move, does the DS260 unlock now will delay my interview
– in this new position, I may have to remain local for 2 or 3 years, does the landing (in case of visa granted) will be sufficient and shifting to US latter
Thanks,
January 23, 2017 at 14:58
There is no need to unlock if you change your job shortly before the interview.
Once granted a visa you have 6 months to enter the USA. After the initial entry you can leave for short absences up to 1 year, BUT absences longer than 1 year are possible if you apply for a re-entry permit which gives up to 2 years.
January 23, 2017 at 16:51
Good morning Smith.I am now in US for one month now through s DV program for this fiscal year.The time when I played I didn’t put my wife and child do all my information was single.Now I want to bring them in the US.How this is going to work?
January 23, 2017 at 17:56
When did you get married and have the child?
January 23, 2017 at 17:59
I married four years ago.
January 23, 2017 at 18:13
So you obtained your Green Card through fraud and have lied to me. I can’t keep up with your stories and I won’t assist you with lies.
https://britsimonsays.com/completing-the-ds260-for-dv-lottery-entrants/comment-page-12/#comment-47835
January 23, 2017 at 18:21
No.The person who snapped use my old information to play.He snapped me when I was in the University so I every year he played for me .I didn’t even know that he was playing for me every year.So since I did marry the time when I gave my information and I was afraid to put my family after wining as there are restriction on that.And according to the person I asked back home he told when you put your family after wining they will disqualify you.
January 23, 2017 at 18:29
You seem to not understand what fraud and lying means. You carried on your process as single while knowing you were married. That was YOUR decision. Those were lies and you have committed fraud. You should not have continued your process knowing you had broken the rules.
You also lied to me in the previous questions with the story about the fiancée who died. That is disrespectful.
There is no solution to the mess you have created.
January 23, 2017 at 18:26
I obtained my documents (green card,visa,Social security card etc) legally.I went for an interview and I passed the interview.It is very difficult for me to move from my country to US with fraud documents and besides I had very good job back home and am educated.i don’t see any reason to go for fraud to come to America.So all my documents are legal.
January 27, 2017 at 03:08
dear brit,
i am dv slectee from nepal ..and iwould like to change my sponser as my previous sponser is not receiving my call …can i cange my sponser of usa
January 27, 2017 at 03:39
Yes.
February 4, 2017 at 13:21
hi brit it is a penalty for opening ds-260 and not changing nothing cuz in that time its turned off the power thats normally hapen in my country
February 4, 2017 at 15:46
No problem.
February 4, 2017 at 13:40
i just want to add a work experience outside my country the problem is i worked informal but the are people who can confirm that
February 4, 2017 at 21:47
I was in the US for about 2 years in a temporary visa. During those 2 years I went for holidays outside the US a couple of times. In the DS260, when it asks about the previous visits to the US, is it asking about the entire 2 year period? (ie: arrived in the US in date X and stayed there 2 years) Or do I have to include each time I entered and departed the US as a “visit” within those 2 years?
February 4, 2017 at 22:28
Each visit. They have the arrival and departure dates. You may be able to look up your dates here:
https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/I94/
February 4, 2017 at 22:58
Thank you!
February 9, 2017 at 22:04
Hello Britt, I have already been scheduled for an interview next month 2nd, but i noticed that i used extra name on my education certificate that isn’t appearing on other documents, how will i cope with that situation on my interview date? I will really appreciate your advise.
February 9, 2017 at 22:33
It shouldn’t make any difference.
February 9, 2017 at 22:49
The first and second names in the document are matching with other documents except the last last name, is it possible to correct the error before my scheduled interview date which is next month..? or can need to call and notify them before?
February 9, 2017 at 22:53
(Morrice Othiambo adeyo) instead of (Morrice Othiambo Othis).. all other documents match with the second order respectively..
What shoul i do about this?
Thanks.
February 9, 2017 at 23:06
If you have been known by this second name, you should have put that in the “other names used” section of the DS260. Since you have been scheduled you cannot now add that, so you must discuss with the CO.
February 10, 2017 at 00:17
Thanks very much for your advise, i really appreciate.
February 10, 2017 at 11:15
Good day ,i am woried about my ds 260 because when i filling my ds 260 i have forgotten to add my first school ,i studied in 2 schools.i only added second school from 2000-2005 .i can not correct because i have 5days to interwiev .it will be problem?what can i do?
February 10, 2017 at 14:49
“what can i do?”
1. Relax.
2. Attend the interview.
3. Answer the questions the CO raises.
February 10, 2017 at 15:41
Thank you. Do you think for this mistake CO can cancel visa?
Best regards
February 10, 2017 at 16:43
Typically no.
February 14, 2017 at 04:28
Hi. HELP pls. My husband lives in the USA for a decade and an american citizen already. He petitioned me as spouse and I live in Philippines. we got our petitioned approved. My question is who must fill up the DS 260 form coz we find the questions so confusing. We’re not sure whether its asking him or me.? Hoping for enlightenment. Thank you.
February 14, 2017 at 04:32
I don’t advise on cases other than DV lottery.
February 17, 2017 at 08:40
Hi,Dear
I have question about petition, what should my petition do?
complete form I-134 right? and which document should I bring from my petition during my interview?
Thanks and regard,
February 17, 2017 at 14:20
I-134 PLus copies of 1040/W2/Payslips and driving license/photo id.
February 17, 2017 at 18:45
Hi, if someone knows your name, case number and your birth date,can write to KCC to unlock your ds260 form without your notice.
February 17, 2017 at 21:12
Yes. But then you know to keep that information confidential.
February 18, 2017 at 18:33
Hi Brit, when you write to KCC to unlock your ds260 form can you use any email address or only the email address provided in your ds260 form. Thanks
February 18, 2017 at 19:02
Any email address.
February 18, 2017 at 19:14
Hello Britsimon! Actually I have a worry and will like you to clarify me, my friends mother is a Greencard holder and has been in the USA for close to five years, she wants to file for the daughter and her worry is
Since she has not file income tax for five years because her job does not permit her and she doesn’t use the SSN, what is her chances to file for the daughter?
Will the she need show prove of her tax in oder to succeed?
Can someone sign an Affidavit on her Behalf? PLS YOUR SUGGESTIONS COUNT. THANKS
February 18, 2017 at 22:26
Hi Brit, if any outsider can use his/ her email address to get access to unlock my ds260 then it is a problem to me , the reason is that the person who plays the lottery for me know my case number, birth date, as well as my full name. He initially made an attempt to use a lady whom I don’t know her as my wife to fill the ds260 as my wife because he has collected money from her contrary to the rules which I declined. My fears is that once he has collected money from the lady can go ahead and use his email address to unlock my ds260 form and make changes without my notice. So Brit what should I do to secure my ds260 form without anybody get access into it. Please I need your help thanks.
February 18, 2017 at 22:28
Yes, that is possible. You were unwise to give someone control that way. There is nothing you can do about it – apart from writing to KCC to explain.
February 19, 2017 at 09:17
Hello Brit, a friend of mine having problems with financing his program,so intend to leave his children behind so that he and his wife can manage to make it.But then what are those things they need to do so that the children will not go for medical or either process documents for the children or show out for the interview
February 19, 2017 at 15:32
They simply don’t take the children to the interview or medical BUT do take all the documents for the children (birth certs mainly). However, I hope they realize that once they then start the process to bring the children, it will be more complicated, more expensive and take around 2 years.
February 21, 2017 at 02:02
In the SSN tab, the very last question about “authorizing disclosure”: will it cause suspicion to say “NO”?
I already have a SSN, so I don’t really need them to disclose anything to get a SSN. But I wonder whether answering “I don’t authorize disclosure” will be seen as I’m trying to hide something and block disclosures… any thoughts? Thanks!
February 21, 2017 at 06:03
Don’t overthink it.
February 24, 2017 at 03:39
Ok, thanks! Also, in the education question: should we assume as secondary level the equivalent of a US high school or what is considered “secondary” in our home country? I believe in the US “secondary” is the last 4 years prior to university, but in my home country is 6 years. Depending on that I would have to list an additional school.
February 24, 2017 at 03:47
You need to research and use your own judgement.
March 3, 2017 at 00:37
Hello sir, my visa approved and i am in usa now. I wanna ask when filling ds form i write us adress my friends adress and now he moved to new house. Do i need to change adress, if yes , how can i change ? Green card will be sent to adress which i showed on ds?
March 3, 2017 at 00:45
Your last chance to change the address was at the POE. The GC will be sent to the address you gave at that point (or on the DS260). If that is not going to work, contact USCIS to see if they can do anything.
March 5, 2017 at 23:24
Pls I need your help I made a in filling my ds260,under the work /education /training information.primary occupation, I gave about my secondary school information but am not a student. And where it said.Have you attended any educational institutions at the secondary level or above?I said no. And a friend of mine asked me to unlock the ds260, bcoz I have diviated but am afraid bcis it Will cause suspicion during background check.pls help me.
March 6, 2017 at 01:07
I don’t understand your concern. You are supposed to list all secondary schooling. Have you done that?
March 7, 2017 at 07:43
I did mention my school name and information on the primary occupation but am not a student now. Pls
March 7, 2017 at 09:06
Hi Brit, I have already filled for my DV260 visa. My date of birth is 9 May 1993 but the University I attended made a mistake about my date of birth.
The student Data base Manager mistakenly typed 6th May 1993 instead of 9th May 1993 during my registration in first year.
I wrote a letter to the school and also attached my Birth Certificate for changes to be made and as at now the mistake have not being corrected.
Please will this deny me of getting the visa?
March 7, 2017 at 15:45
No.
March 13, 2017 at 11:19
Dear BritSimon,
Namaste !
My wife is already listed to my DS 260 but she submitted her DC 260 separately with my case number, Is there any problem for processing visas?? please suggest . Thanks lots
March 13, 2017 at 14:04
I don’t know. Contact KCC
March 15, 2017 at 08:08
Good day Simon.
Regarding “Mailing and Permanent Address Information”, if I’m unable to point an address – I don’t know anyone in the US yet – is there any way to overcome this?
I’m guessing maybe by providing an Hotel address. Do you have any suggestion?
Your reply will be highly appreciated.
March 15, 2017 at 13:41
The address is where your GC will be sent. So it needs to be a residential address of someone you can trust. A family member, a friend or a friend of a friend.
April 5, 2017 at 20:28
is it ok to write “will be provided on interview” instead of the address in DS 260, or this will disqualify me? Also i’m wondering if a virtual address will work, like the one that mail forwarding companies like usglobalmail.com provides. I know USPS won’t deliver GC to PO boxes and that’s why i’m asking if it will work. Thanks for help Simon.
April 5, 2017 at 20:36
You must provide an address. It cannot be a virtual address or PO Box.
March 24, 2017 at 17:36
Hello Simon,
For some personal reason, i have not yet completed my DS 260. Being a winner of Dvlottery 2017, Is it too late to do it now. I am a bit worried and seeking your advice on this matter as you are the best advisor that winners could have. Many thanks and be blessed. Cheers
March 24, 2017 at 18:22
No, it is not TOO late
March 24, 2017 at 22:04
Thank u so much for your prompt reply Simon. I really appreciate. God bless you
March 26, 2017 at 20:59
Hey there! Thank you for everything that you are doing in this blog!
So, my case number is 2017EU000035##, so, basically it’s pretty low. However, I submitted my DS-260 on Dec 24 2016. What’s your guess, when I will get an interview?
March 26, 2017 at 22:19
June or july.
March 28, 2017 at 19:37
Whoa! Your reply was magical! I just got my email with the interview date on May 2! 😀 Thanks a lot! Sorry for bothering you again, but I have a small issue: I plan to visit USA in 5 months after getting the visa and stay there for 20 days to get the Green Card and move back to my country for 5 more months. Basically I plan to visit US for about 15-20 days every 5-6 months for 2.5 years and then I’ll move to the USA permanently. Can I do that? Or will I lose my Green Card eligibility?
March 28, 2017 at 22:07
Wow – you are BY far the latest DS260 submission for May interviews.
Your plan will be OK. You might be questioned but if you keep the absences below 6 months you should be OK.
March 28, 2017 at 19:25
Hi Brit, I’m an international student studying in the States. If my full name in all my native legal documents is for example : Sarah Tan Mei Li, how should I fill in my name in the DV lottery form? ‘Sarah’ is my English given name and I go by ‘Sarah’ mostly. Tan is my surname/ family name. Mei Li is my Chinese given name. I would like to shorten my name in all my future legal documents while being in the States to just Sarah Tan (for convenience sake), starting with the DV lottery form, is it allowed? How can I do that?
March 28, 2017 at 22:09
You could do a legal name change and then use your new legal name. It’s adding complexity though, so think carefully how you will match old documents to the new name.
March 30, 2017 at 08:05
Hi, great site!
I have been looking for some information that I can not find anywhere. Apparently no one has asked about it yet…
So I am playing the Green Card Lottery for a while now. No luck so far. I keep trying.
Now I ran into a problem: up to now I have had a completely inconspicious lifestyle but last year I “earned” my first conviction (traffic violation). I did my research and found that this conviction, as bad as it is, is apparently no reason for inadmissibility. It probably won’t even show up on a background check. However, you are asked on your DS-260 if you have ever been convicted for any offense. So obviously if I should win I won’t lie on this point and disclose it all.
So if I should win and the consulate green lights me for a Green Card…will this conviction be “transferred” to my American records? Like I said: I am quite positive that the only way for this conviction to come to light is by me declaring it. Now I’m scared that if I bring it to light it will “follow” me to the US and it will pop up as soon as they do a background check but only because I declared it on my DS-260.
I don’t want to “cancel” my old life, go to the US full of hopes only to find out I won’t be hireable for a conviction that only came to light because I was honest…
Any answer is highly appreciated! Cheers!
March 30, 2017 at 14:55
The average chance of winning the DV lottery is once every 200 years. So why worry about this trivial matter (and it is trivial by the way).
April 2, 2017 at 16:37
ok, maybe I’m overthinking things and I’m counting my chickens before they’ve hatched. A “lottery” still implies the component of luck to it. However, I don’t think it’s trivial and maybe someone else has the same issue and is losing sleep over it because it might be an actual concern…
In my case, I might want to wait until I’ve actually won and then speak to an immigration lawyer.
April 2, 2017 at 17:25
You are not understanding my point. I am not trivializing your concern, I am telling you the concern is unfounded. A traffic violation in another country has NOTHING to do with the US immigration process. So – it’s a trivial matter, and I can’t understand why you are spending ANY time thinking about it (less still why you would think you need to consult an immigration lawyer about it, if you were to be selected).
March 30, 2017 at 15:12
Hi Brit
Can my sponsor send me affidavits through email???? It’s good
March 30, 2017 at 16:46
No. Mail.
March 30, 2017 at 15:28
Oh no. My husband won 4 years ago and he did not fill out any fotms so we could not proceed. Then last year we won the 2016 green card lottety…this time I fill in the forms as soon as we got the notice and even got our appointment in October 5th…so that is only 4 years ago and now we have our green card. This 400 years can be a stretch.
March 30, 2017 at 16:42
I know people who have won two years in a row. But that doesn’t change the CHANCE of winning.
March 30, 2017 at 16:19
Dear Brit,
I have already receive 2nd letter and called for interview on May, but the problem is, I want to change the place of USA and relatives where I will stay with which I filled on DS 260 form. Can you suggest me how is it possible?
Thanks in advanced.
Ram
March 30, 2017 at 16:37
You can change that at the interview.
March 30, 2017 at 17:59
Dear Brit,
Thanks for your quick response, One more thing, When I filled up the DS 260. I have mentioned only one educational institute which is my diploma high school level,and I forgot to mention the high school level where I have completed the high school level but I have completed certificates which i will show at the time of interview. is there any problems ??
March 30, 2017 at 21:12
Maybe.
March 31, 2017 at 02:44
Hey Ram R u from Nepal?
Cuz i have a same problem nd i am from nepal too lets contact my email: [email protected]
April 5, 2017 at 19:01
Can I play the DV Single and later add my wife name on the DS 260 form after the result ?
April 5, 2017 at 19:15
You tell the truth. Just the truth. So – you can enter as single IF YOU ARE SINGLE. Then later you can add a spouse if you get married.
April 5, 2017 at 19:48
Thanks, Yes I played Single, but we were not married when I played we both got married, now I want to add her on my case. Can that be possible ? I do have all the marry certificate all date and other proof.
April 5, 2017 at 20:11
Thanks, Yes I played Single, but we were not married when I played we both got married, now I want to add her on my case. Can that be possible ? I do have all the marry certificate all date and other proof.
April 5, 2017 at 20:34
https://britsimonsays.com/marital-status-getting-married-dv-lottery-process/
April 15, 2017 at 17:07
Hi
I live in America with F1 visa and I won the lottery. Do I still need to submit DS260 form?
April 15, 2017 at 18:22
Yes. It doesn’t delay processing at all, and it means KCC will be ready to provide your file later on when the Field Office requests it.
April 15, 2017 at 20:26
hi simon
i have a preocupation .in the ds260form i did write the date of birth of my father wrong .and i cant change it now because i have inter view in may what can i do now?will i be disqualify for that?
2,i was working before but now i am not
i did fill my ds form with present employee now i am not working what can i do because i can change nothing.
should i informe the ambassy or just live it the way it is?
regards.
April 15, 2017 at 23:28
1. That is not a big problem, just discuss with the CO.
2. Again – that isn’t important.
April 16, 2017 at 00:31
Something really odd happened…We have been scheduled for our interview and our interview is in a week. I went back in to just review the DS 260’s (not unlock) and I noticed there are two additional DS 260’s there now that say incomplete…is this an odd error or something?
April 16, 2017 at 05:19
Nothing to worry about…
April 23, 2017 at 23:44
I wonna ask:what are the financial requirements needed to be eligible for the DV immigrant visa by the applicant?
And if I fulfilled all the necessary requirements but the financial requirements, I would be denied entry into the US?
Also, I filled my children on the application form but am not planning to go with them right away, do I need to go with their documents for the interview?
Thanks in advance for your wise counsel.
April 24, 2017 at 02:50
britsimonsays.com/all-about-public-charge-affidavit-of-support-i-134
You don’t have to apply for the children, but read this:
https://britsimonsays.com/faq/dv-process-versus-family-based-immigration/
April 25, 2017 at 09:02
Hi Simon,
On my DS-260 that I submitted in April (for DV 2017), i noticed that it says the following:
FORM NUMBER: DS-260
EXPIRATION DATE: 03/31/2016
ESTIMATED BURDEN: 120 MIN
Should I worry about the expiry date and/or re-submit a form? Or perhaps contact the KCC?
Thanks for the help as always
April 25, 2017 at 20:10
I went for an interview for tourist Visa to the US but I was denied a Visa . But during that interview process I include that I am married and have child. But fortunately I won the DV lottery as a single person but failing to include my wife and child because both of them involved in an road accident and died prior to the EDV entering
Am i going to be disqualify because of my previous information
April 26, 2017 at 01:45
You will probably be asked to produce death certificates for the spouse and child. You will also be asked why you did not enter your status as “widowed” – which would have been the correct status.
April 28, 2017 at 04:30
when is it required to pay the interview or visa fee? Is it immediately after filing ds 260 form or during interview at the embassy or at bank?
April 28, 2017 at 04:36
At the embassy on the day of the interview.
April 28, 2017 at 10:15
Thanks for the reply. However my friend play the eDv for me and fail to put widowed.but when I fill the DS260 I put widowed and I have the death certificates for both of them .Am I still eligible for a visa____________________________
April 28, 2017 at 13:55
Possibly – there is some risk because you are responsible for what your friend entered.
April 28, 2017 at 14:14
Thanks again. As you seen the risk can I go ahead with my processing or stop . Please advice
April 28, 2017 at 14:49
First advice. Click REPLY when continuing a conversation!
Second advice. I think the chances of denial are low – but the decision is yours.
April 28, 2017 at 14:55
Thanks very much for your candid advice. My decision is to go ahead with my case.
April 30, 2017 at 22:52
Should I present photos of death of my wife and child as evidence during my visa interview .or the death certificate is sufficient as a prove.pls Advice
May 1, 2017 at 01:57
Just death certificates.
May 2, 2017 at 05:21
Thanks Brit for the reply. My friend play has single person when is not married. However he later get married an went for DS 160 interview were he narrated about is present marital status to the consulate. He has won the Dv lottery .can he include his wife in the Ds 260 form. and what kind of Documents he should prepare for this type of case as single person.
May 2, 2017 at 06:19
https://britsimonsays.com/marital-status-getting-married-dv-lottery-process/
May 3, 2017 at 16:07
Just wondering on the first page once you click onto the say primary applicant and you accept terms and conditions then choose a consulate to have an interview at I didn’t realise there was one in my home state now I can’t seem to change it any idea ? and also about the address I don’t know anyone in the use
May 3, 2017 at 16:20
They will schedule according to your home address – not the selection you made (but cannot change). KCC can change that for you – but will pick as I mentioned anyway.
May 2, 2017 at 09:31
Hi Brits,
My friend play has a single person when is not married . However he later get married and went for DS160 interview were he narrated about is present marital status to the consulate . Now , he has wan dv lottery . Can he include his wife in DS-260 form. Or did he required to present any marital documents even do he does not play with is wife
Also advice if there is any additional documents needed concerning is marital status during his DV Lottery interview
May 2, 2017 at 13:54
He can add the wife and yes he will have to present marriage certificates and proof that the relationship existed prior to the win.