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.
May 17, 2017 at 20:24
Hello! I want to know if in the section “other names” I should put my stage name that I use online as an entertainer (singer, blogger etc…) is this an alias or profesionnal? Or should I not mention it as I don’t have any official paper
May 18, 2017 at 03:21
Mention it.
May 18, 2017 at 10:19
Hi Mr SImon
I won in dv2018 and i want to be qualifiled as education exprerience high scool diploma (when i signed for lottery i choose education experience).
In section 9. Present work/education/training information i will put my present job and in section 10. Previous work/education/training information (have you attended any educational institutions at a secondary level or above) i will put my high school diploma is that correct?
Thank you
May 18, 2017 at 13:04
Yes. You don’t ever “choose” how to qualify. You answer education AND work experience questions, and at the interview you show proof of education, or if that isn’t good enough, work experience.
May 18, 2017 at 14:11
Thank u very much for your answer.
May 21, 2017 at 17:44
Hi, this might sound evident, but I would like to be sure. Would it be enough to probe that you have secondary school education bringing to the interview a bachelor’s degree diploma? or it must be specifically the secondary school diploma?
May 21, 2017 at 18:15
Take both.
May 21, 2017 at 18:18
Thank you Simon, only reason to ask was to avoid another cerfied translation, as I already have a certified translation of the bachelor’s degree diploma 🙂
May 21, 2017 at 19:19
Some COs insist on High school records even when the applicant holds a higher degree.
May 18, 2017 at 11:00
Dear Britsimon,
my brother has been selected with DV 2018 but when he made E-DV entry he made a mistake on the date of birth for his spouse , he puts 24 instead of 25 with the month and year is okey . is there any discrepancies if he puts the correct date that is 25 in DS-260 . what is the likely outcome if he does so.
May 18, 2017 at 13:01
No problem.
May 18, 2017 at 12:07
I am adding my husband and 6 month old daughter as derivatives. Do I have to fill separate DS 260 forms for them or I should just mention them on my form?
May 18, 2017 at 12:12
They were nother mentioned earlier on my edv form. My daughter was born after I filled the edv form.
May 18, 2017 at 12:56
Did you marry your husband after eDV also?? Why do you say “they were not mentioned”?
May 18, 2017 at 13:13
I also married my husband after filling the eDV form. Will I have to fill separate DS260 forms for them?
May 18, 2017 at 20:45
Hi Bfit . I am going to attend an interview on the 22 May 2017..However .the place I was working for three years terminated my contact with stating any reasons for my termination. But the have gave me a good recommendations letter of my service to them . Should I present the recommendation letter during my interview and attach my termination letter . Please advise
May 19, 2017 at 03:52
It isn’t a job interview. They won’t care about your unemployment – you would have to quit your job anyway!
May 19, 2017 at 07:00
Hi Brit .Thanks for the reply .Although it is not a job interview which I accept.But did I need to present my recommendation letter from my former employer or not .
May 19, 2017 at 10:35
No. It doesn’t mean anything to an immigration process.
May 18, 2017 at 19:28
Hi, I have just finished the application, but I got an error when I tried to sent the confirmation to my email:
“Application Error
You have encountered an application error. Please try again later.”
Has anybody gotten this?
May 18, 2017 at 19:44
Yes. Save the confirmation to a pdf.
May 20, 2017 at 12:34
So, is it normal that the email submision fails? As it is the way they’ll communicate with you to schedule the interview, it would be good to receive the confirmation by email, so it’s tested everything is fine…
May 20, 2017 at 13:52
It is common that it fails. Take the confirmation by pdf
May 19, 2017 at 06:36
Hello BritSimon,
My husband who won the DV Lottery 2017-2018. He had two kids who do not live with us now previous our marriage. (they are 20 and 13) he only added our 2 kids we have together. He didn’t include his other kids in the original DV lottery application, will he be disqualified ? We noticed there is an option to enter more applicants as “acompany” in the DS 260 APPLICATION, he entered both of his children prior our marriage.
Also, I am in the US already with a student visa with both of our kids (they have F2 visas) my husband was issued an F2 visa as well but he is still has not come to the US yet. hes planning to come at the end of July. Do you recommend he schedules his interview here in the US? He is coming with a F2 visa as well.
I m looking forward to hear from you. Thank you very much for your time.
May 19, 2017 at 10:33
Yes he will be disqualified. The instructions were clear about this and disqualification is the only possible outcome.
May 19, 2017 at 08:00
Hello,
i want to ask you, if i unlock the ds 260, i have to submit by myself again the form, when i want? . And if i will submit the ds 260 again, after unlock DS 260for the first time, does the interview date delayed? my cn is 4xxx for EU. Because i would like to have my interview between May 2018-August 2018.
May 19, 2017 at 10:44
Yes you submit when you want. There are cases when the submitted form has been unlocked, but processing already started prior to the unlock. In that case the interview will be scheduled even without resubmission.
May 19, 2017 at 12:14
Thank you. Please let me ask u another question. After i take green card , is any manadatory period to stay in America, or may i take the green card and turn back in my country to live at least for 8 months. Is any problem to go again in USA with the green card after staying near 8 month here?
May 19, 2017 at 12:23
No minimum period of stay. You must not be absent though for more than 12 months.
May 19, 2017 at 15:24
Okay thank you, I have been randomly selected for further process in 2018. but my grandfather name in the first entry was misspelled with my the name written in my passport. What do I do? Shall I correct it in the ds 260 entry and excuse my self later.
May 19, 2017 at 17:47
Yes – the DS260 must be correct.
May 19, 2017 at 15:44
Hi BritSimon,
I have two questions please:
1.I am the principal applicant and my wife decided to join me when I settle down in USA and not go with me, should she need to summit Ds 260 form and if she does not summit, will this affect my case?
2. when filling E-DV form , my wifes’s birth date was written incorrectly-there is a difference of one month, can i correct it on DS 260 form, ist going to affect us as there is misrepresentation?
3.in the secondary section, should I write the four years of secondary school or the 12 years of elementary and secondary education?
May 19, 2017 at 18:05
1. She does not need a DS260 in that case – and your case will be OK. It will take 2 years to sponsor her later.
2. Normally an embassy will overlook the mistake if the data is corrected on the DS260 and there is no concern of fraud (multiple entries)
3. Everything from about age 11 or 12 and up.
May 20, 2017 at 12:26
Thanks
Acording to the information i have so many applicants were rejected because of mismatch of their personal data. Why you think changing the birthdate will not affect my case?
Thanks
May 20, 2017 at 13:53
Experience.
May 20, 2017 at 18:22
regard my previous question, according to the summary of the DS 260 above, it says before we can process your application each applicant in your case must complete DS 260 form. so my question is if my wife does not complete how that will affect me? knowing that she s not traveling with me at the moment.. please i need more explained answer. I have some misunderstanding and contradiction about what they say in that statement and your answer…
I appreciate your time and help.
May 20, 2017 at 20:20
Stop overthinking things and re-read my answers.
May 20, 2017 at 20:27
I wish you could you could support your answers with reasoning.
May 20, 2017 at 21:41
I have.
May 19, 2017 at 17:53
Thanks sir, I’ve been selected with DV 2018, I used my full names when I applied, but my middle name is abbreviated on my passport. Please advise
May 19, 2017 at 18:39
Use your full name on the DS260.
May 19, 2017 at 18:07
What is the chance of getting the green card if I am qualified and have all the information correct ? For your information I did fill the DS260 application 4 days after the results been announced is that too late?
May 19, 2017 at 18:40
The chance is high if your case number gets current.
https://britsimonsays.com/dv2018-basic-questions
May 20, 2017 at 13:34
Hi Simon, first apologize for my bad English, now I’m supposed to fill in the DS260 and I have a question for you from section “13. Security and Background”, I was a year ago accused in criminal case, but the case was discontinued and did not come to Court of Justice, to the question “Have you ever been arrested or convicted of any offense or crime even though you have been subjected to amnesty or other similar action?” , How should I respond I was not arrested and not convicted?
Thank you
May 20, 2017 at 13:46
Answer yes and provide details at the interview.
May 20, 2017 at 18:45
Hello,
There are 2 questions that i’m not sure what my father should answer.
(i) In which occupation do you intend work in the USA?;
(ii) Do you seek to enter the United States for the purpose of performing skilled or unskilled labor but have not been certified by the Secretary of Labor?
He is about to retire and his purpose is not work, but if he is open to run a business. I mean, he can or can not buy a business. What should he answer?
Tks.
May 20, 2017 at 20:21
I. Whatever is the truth/realistic.
II Answer yes.
He can do anything he wants.
May 20, 2017 at 20:31
Hi, regarding the expressión “skilled or unskilled labor” I interpret it as kind of “physical work”, and I guess that in US it has some kind of implications, and that’s what the question is refering to. I hope I am not wrong as of course I intend to work in US but I answered No… Anyhow, I read the part of the post above for that question, and I hope it doesn’t make any trouble one answer or the other 🙂
May 20, 2017 at 21:42
It doesn’t matter if you answered yes or no.
May 20, 2017 at 22:33
Hi i won the lottery and i have a question about the DS260.
What should i answer in the following questions:
1. do you seek to enter the united states for the purpose of performing skilled or unskilled labor but have not yet been certified by the secretary of labor?
2. are you a graduate from a foreign medical school seeking to perform medical services in the united states but have yet not passed the national board of medical examiners examinations or its equivalent? ( i am a doctor which is what made me qualified to apply for the DV in the first place)
Thanks in advance
May 21, 2017 at 18:10
1. Answer yes
2. Answer yes
May 21, 2017 at 06:25
Hi,
In the start I want to apologize, for my bad English. I was proceed my, and my wife “Sign and Submit” page for finish the application, but for my son, when I come to “Sign and Submit” page, the button “Sign and Submit application” didn’t work (with and without checked “yes/no” for answer on this question “Did anyone assist you in filling out this application?”). Now, application for my son is still INCOMPLETE. Please help my – where I do the wrong thing?
Thank u!
May 21, 2017 at 08:38
He is 6 years old.
May 21, 2017 at 09:11
Maybe this will help to u….
In “e-signature” is writen:
“I understand that if I am issued an immigrant visa and I am a male between the ages of 18 and 25, I am required by law to register with the Selective Service System in accordance with the Military Service Act.
NOTE: You must read the Selective Service System DS-1810 (pdf) form before signing. Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to open the form. If you don’t have Adobe Acrobat Reader go here to download a free copy. Click on the following link to view the form:”
But he is only 6 years old (not between the ages of 18 and 25). And again, please help me. 🙂
Thank u!
May 21, 2017 at 17:51
Just click the link, then the form will submit.
May 21, 2017 at 18:26
Thank u very much!!!
Greetings from Republic of Macedonia.
May 27, 2017 at 10:19
that was very useful thank you.
May 21, 2017 at 13:38
Hi brit i have completed my form now just need to electronically sign so for my kids and spouse what shoud i say as there is question ‘did anyone assist you in filling form
May 21, 2017 at 17:33
Your name.
May 21, 2017 at 18:26
Dear BritSimon, I read so many articles about this program, I appreciate your support.
Police records of Reciprocity by Country of some countries have “unavailable status” stat means not required to bring?
May 21, 2017 at 19:19
Yes
May 22, 2017 at 02:21
Hi, I have selected for DV-2018 and I have some question regarding to this apply Visa DS-260
1. My passport is expired and i have extend till 2019 (follow the role of Country i can extend my passport till 2019) so can i fill form DS-260 or i have to make a new one.
2. after filled the DS-260 and have submit to KCC, what should i do after that.
3. If I received the email from KCC about the interview date, how many day i have to prepare my document for the interview.
thanks for your confirm
May 22, 2017 at 03:50
1. You can complete the DS260 now and update the passport number when you have the new one.
2. Wait
3. About 6 weeks.
May 22, 2017 at 04:10
Thanks for your confirmed.
so how to update the new number when i have new one?
May 22, 2017 at 04:16
Use the search for UNLOCK
May 22, 2017 at 11:25
Hi BritSimon
I have filled DS260 form and submited.
When i sign in , it says that all forms for family members are completed.
When i pres send confirmation by email , it says an error encountered in application.
What could be the problem ?
Thans
May 22, 2017 at 17:49
A number of people reported a similar problem when asking for email confirmation. So – take the confirmation some other way.
May 22, 2017 at 15:53
Hello Britsimon and thank you for this forum
i was selected on dv2018 but i had somes following preoccupations:
1- i am married and i had another new child after the entring procedure. how can i do to include him? should i notify it to KCC through email?
2-our passport (childreen and me) is not yet available…can i fill other part while waiting my passport to be out? if it is possible how can i proceed when our passport will be available
3-is it nessary to translate our diploma and birth certificate in english before reach to USA? if yes where can we translate it?
THANK YOU FOR YOUR ANSWER
May 22, 2017 at 16:31
1. Use the add derivative functionality on the DS260.
2. You can do that now and update later, OR just wait until you have the passports.
3. You MUST read the instructions – where you will read the answer to that question.
May 22, 2017 at 21:18
Dear Brit!
I read your reply about the hotel address being bad for the permanent address in the USA… What can I do if I do not have anyone in the USA therefore I can’t have any permanent addresses at this point. What address do I state in the ds 260 if not a hotel? I broke google by searching the answer to this question, please help!
May 23, 2017 at 23:10
My advice is to find a friend to allow you to use their address.
May 22, 2017 at 21:44
Brit Hi,
My interview will be in December 2017 because of last year visa bulletin. If I submit my ds260 in June, will I have delay with my visa interview?
Thank you.
May 23, 2017 at 02:33
Yes probably.
May 24, 2017 at 11:28
Thank you Brit,
If I submit my ds260 this weekend(27-28 May), will I still have a delay with my visa interview?
I am worried that I didn’t submit it at beginning of May.
Regards.
May 24, 2017 at 13:36
Stop worrying about things you cannot change.
May 23, 2017 at 07:36
Hello Brit, Do I need to upload any photo of me at the ebd of the DS-260
May 23, 2017 at 13:47
No
May 23, 2017 at 08:06
Hi britsimon
How are you? I have. My sister live in seattle, Washington and she won the Dv lottery, so should she fill up the DS-260? or she doesn’t have to do it? because some people told her to adjust her status by filling some adjustment of status forms like I-485, G-325 etc… thanks
May 23, 2017 at 13:41
She still completes the DS260, but will later submit the I-485.THe link below has excellent information for AOS cases.
http://forums.immigration.com/threads/dv-2018-aos-only.336256/
May 23, 2017 at 09:37
Hi Brit,
I have a child 7 months old. I did not filled a special form for military engagement.
Am i obligated to fill it and send to KCC ?!!!!!
May 23, 2017 at 13:33
I don’t understand what form you are talking about.
May 23, 2017 at 12:34
Hi BritSimon,
1. In the education section is required to fill the starting and end dates for high school and university. I have tried to find exact dates, but since its more than 20 years ago there are no records. Also in my diplomas are shown only the years of start and finish(but not day and month).
Is there a problem if I fill the day and month approximately?
2. On the section of the address where I should have the green card sent, can I change it latter if I find some better place to go (I want to do some more research for the job opportunity)?
Thanks again for your support
May 23, 2017 at 13:25
1. No problem.
2. Yes – you can change it at the interview and lastly at the POE (arrival airport).
May 23, 2017 at 14:51
Hi Brit
Does anyone get qualify for interview regardless of number ?
May 23, 2017 at 15:06
Hi! Thank you for the the information that you give us. In “Family Information: Parents” section, should I list my parents’ Given Names as they appear on their passport? or their Given Names that are currently used/written in their utility bills, etc? Cuz for example, my father’s Given Name on my high school diploma is different than his Given Name on passport. Thanks!
May 23, 2017 at 23:04
Identity (names etc) is established by official documents such as birth certs and passports – NOT education documents.
May 24, 2017 at 07:32
Thanks Brit! Also “Mother’s surname on birth” is her maiden surname? not the married surname that appears on passport? Thanks again!
May 24, 2017 at 13:56
Maiden surname.
May 23, 2017 at 19:57
Hi I was selected in dvlottery 2018. However, I do not have any scholarly requirements because I’m attending last year and graduated in June. For a job requirement, would it suffice for a employer’s statement? If so, the degree taken after the application is submitted but before the interview is a valid requirement?
May 23, 2017 at 21:20
https://britsimonsays.com/education-or-work-experience-qualifying-for-the-dv-lottery/
May 24, 2017 at 09:47
Hi again,
does recently seven banned countries will be eligible to be interviewed or enter US if they get the visa… does that ban is going to affect Dv 2018 winners from those countries?
thank you
May 24, 2017 at 13:41
The ban was cancelled by the courts – so there is no ban.
May 24, 2017 at 14:33
Hello ,
I’m a selectee for DV2018 (with my wife). I have a question concerning the timing of filling the DS260. Is it avantageous to fill it as soon as possible or the time is not important ?
Thank you for your efforts.
May 24, 2017 at 16:24
No need to rush.
https://britsimonsays.com/dv2018-basic-questions/
May 24, 2017 at 16:49
When I click on the Sign and Submit link to submit my DS-260 application it says “The case number you entered does not match the case number that you entered at Sign In”, but I use the same case number when I sign in and when I try to submit. Anyone else experiencing this? Not sure what the issue is!
May 24, 2017 at 20:12
Answer is here:
https://britsimonsays.com/dv2018-basic-questions/
May 26, 2017 at 06:08
Hello,
I have been selected for DV 2018 and I have already filled the DS-260 form as well.
1. My parents are currently residing in US, already having green card. However, in DS-260 form, I have written the current address of my parents as the address of my brother, who is the sponsor, but my parents green card was not issued from that address. So, will there be any issues or problem?
2. I have entered my education as “High School Diploma” in the DS-260 form, but I have also completed Master’s degree. So, during interview should I only take my high school diploma certificates or should I take all educational certificates?
3. I lost my birth certificate and I went to make a copy of my birth certificates in the Government office of my home district in Nepal. However, the old files of the birth certificates was not found in the government office, since it is more than 25 years. In that case, the officials had gave me a verified letter writing the details of my birth date, along with my parents name. So, will the verified letter work in the place of birth certificate?
May 26, 2017 at 19:02
1. No
2. Take all
3. I don’t know.
May 26, 2017 at 15:13
Hello BritSimon. There is this question (Do you have documentation to establish that you have received vaccinations in accordance with US law?) At the time of submitting the ds 260, I think no one has done the medicals until the 2NL letter. So are you supposed to answer a YES or a NO?
May 26, 2017 at 18:42
I recommend no as the most correct answer – but EITHER answer won’t cause a problem.
May 26, 2017 at 15:35
Hi
I am currently live in the United states and I have American citizen kids:
my question is in the section of children. should I mention them as a number of children?
and if yes , what I should mention the question of ” is this child immigrating to US with you?”
May 26, 2017 at 18:39
List the kids but answer no.
May 26, 2017 at 18:34
Hello there,
My name is Cosmin, and I recently found out that I was selected in the Dv2018. Is 33000 a low case number or high one? When would be a due date to finalize the application? Can it be done in multiple steps… fill in half of the form now, save it and finalize it tomorrow?
May 27, 2017 at 01:03
You can save the DS260 and come back later.
https://britsimonsays.com/dv2018-basic-questions/
May 26, 2017 at 19:45
Hi again,
I forgot to mention my are. It’s Europe.
Kind regards,
Cosmin
May 27, 2017 at 08:34
Hi BritSimon,
I have just been married and my wife is the principal applicant. She has taken my Surname, but has won the lottery with her family surname. We are in the process of taking the new passport and ID which takes about two weeks.
We are completing the DS260 form, but are not sure:
1. if we should fill the form with the old surname and data from the old passport and have both passports at the interview
2. Wait for the new passport and complete the form than with the new surname.
Of course we would like to complete the form as soon as possible.
Thanks
May 27, 2017 at 15:41
1. No – use her new legal name. Her family name will be added in the other names used section.
2. This option.
May 27, 2017 at 10:05
Hi Dear!
I submit form for myself and my family contains my wife and child on 14 may and my case number is 2018as00006xxxx.
how long would take to make my case number current ?
and except filling ds 260 and sign and submit that is there any form I should fill or any other act shall I do ?
I would thank you if you reply
Regards
mory
May 27, 2017 at 15:38
Read this
https://britsimonsays.com/dv2018-basic-questions/
May 27, 2017 at 12:43
Hi, I am selected for DV-2018 and I have some question regarding to this apply Visa DS-260 I am the principal applicant but the question I have is am in Germany and my wife in my home country can I do separate interview and in different country like my interview here while my wife do it at a home country?
May 27, 2017 at 15:30
No – the derivatives attend your interview.
May 27, 2017 at 14:24
Hi Sir,
My name is George,i just sign in with my case number to complete the ds260 forms and just after completing filling the ds260 forms provided.I was instracted to sign in again with the same case number to send,after doing all that it is saying again that my case number is not matching with my case number but i have checked it several and several times and it is still the case number.So please what should i do next? Or is it a technical fault there?
May 27, 2017 at 15:28
https://britsimonsays.com/faq/ds260-case-number-doesnt-match-case-number/
May 27, 2017 at 21:43
Hi,
I have few questions.
1. Does every who is covered by the application fill the DS-260?
2.If so, we press Submit аfter completing the information for all applicants of after completing the information for each other separately?
3.Do we get confirmation number for each applicant after completing DS-260?
4. Мѕ husband had a car accident in which he was accused as guilty. He was not drunk, the reason was bad road conditions. Verdict was unfit speed on road conditions. Whether this should be included in the application?
5.I don’t have 2 years work experience but I have Bachelor degree. Should I write something in section 9 or directly go in section 10. I have few month practice should I write this?
Thank you a lot
May 28, 2017 at 14:24
1. Yes.
2. Get them all ready and submit together.
3. Yes
4. No
5. I don’t have the form with me – so use your best judgement.
May 28, 2017 at 10:05
Hi Brit thanks you for the help I am DV selected but the problem I have is am not a graduate am a drop out student but I had my working training course for three years in printing press as a printing machine opretor is that enough for the qualification?
May 28, 2017 at 13:49
https://britsimonsays.com/education-or-work-experience-qualifying-for-the-dv-lottery/
May 28, 2017 at 16:13
Should may spouse complete and summit the DS 260 form if she is not traveling with me and I am the applicant?
May 28, 2017 at 17:15
No
May 28, 2017 at 19:20
Dear Sir
the person or family who have won the dv 2018 and their case number are very high, could they attend in the next DV program and it wont disqualify their previous Program?
May 28, 2017 at 20:35
No problem if they enter DV2019 as well.
May 28, 2017 at 19:28
also I submit my family members DS 260 Forms without attaching any photo but you know at the end the site will leads you to check your photo, shall I attached our photos? if the answer is no so why we need to check our photo electronically meanwhile we should bring our photos to the interview?
May 28, 2017 at 20:36
You just take photos to the interview.
May 28, 2017 at 19:32
another question Sir
Is : do I have to do anything else (electronically) except filling our DS 260 forms? please advise
May 28, 2017 at 20:35
No. But read the guide (linked above).
May 29, 2017 at 09:37
Hi,
Thank you for all the infos.
I completed and submitted my DS 260, and print my confirmation page; Though, almost 3 weeks later, it still says “completed” (not “submitted”) and i can still access the form; Does-it mean the form has not been submitted to KCC? I know it takes time to process, but i thought once submitted i would not be able to access and change my form, now I’m worried the form was not submitted.
Thank you,
Jeanne
May 29, 2017 at 14:10
It will always say completed.