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/
*********
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.
October 26, 2019 at 01:57
Hello, I have received an email with a case number recently stating further DV documents required. I have forgotten my confirmation number and when I try to retrieve it says the information entered is not valid. Therefore I couldnt check my entry status
1 I am not sure if the email is a scam or not.
2. I might have filled a wrong information on my application (such as a birthdate)
What should I do please I kindly request your assistance.
Thank you
October 26, 2019 at 03:15
1. It is probably genuine because they have been sending that email very recently.
2. You can use the forgot confirmation number link on the ESC page. If you cannot remember your entry information there is NO OTHER WAY to retrieve it.
October 27, 2019 at 05:11
hello brit I found my confirmation number and it turned out i have filled the birth year 1983 while i was born in 1993. how do you think i should proceed? do I fill the real birth year in the ds260 and the documents i submit or do I proceed with the wrong information? what should I do?
October 27, 2019 at 18:14
You OBVIOUSLY have to tell the truth going forward – and hope they accept the year was a simple mistake.
October 27, 2019 at 14:06
Hello, in section “work, education, training” there is a question: Have you traveled to any countries/regions within the last five years? And there is a note: Provide the following work, education, or training related information. Provide complete and accurate information to all questions that require an explanation.
Does it mean I need to mention all the countries I visited even as a tourist? Or do I need to add only those countries which I visted for work, training or education purpose?
October 27, 2019 at 18:32
It’s about working, not short vacations.
October 27, 2019 at 18:52
Hello Brit,
I am a DV 2020 selectee and I am trying to do AOS . I submitted my DS- 260 and KCC sent me an email confirming my intention to continue my process through AOS. I have two questions:
1)In the email It says that I have to wait until my case number become current to submit my documents and it also say I hv to check with USCIS if I am eligible to make the AOS because it says not everyone is eligible. My question is, should I have to make an appointment with USCIS near me or KCC says that to everyone trying to do AOS.
2) Should I make my Dv payment now or wait until my number become current?
Btw my case #AF27xxxx.
Thank you so much!
October 28, 2019 at 02:34
1. They say that to everyone.
2. You need to decide how to process your own case.
The link below is the best source of DV related AOS.
https://forums.immigration.com/threads/dv-2020-aos-only.340762/
October 28, 2019 at 10:34
hello brit. my middle name is Haileslassie and in my passport they have used H\slassie (trying to shorten it ) b/c my name is long. the ds260 it requests a name that is in my travel document and so when i try to use the shortened one it says I can not use other characters. what should I do?
October 28, 2019 at 21:10
Enter the full name
November 5, 2019 at 05:24
Dear Mr. BritSimon
I have a quick question as following:
When I fill the DS-260,
Family Information: Children
Q: Do you have any children? Number of Children: ____
Should I fill the total number of my children (including which is over 21y) or the number I showed on the DV entry of children?
Thank you for your time.
November 6, 2019 at 02:44
Does it say anything about under 21???
November 6, 2019 at 13:39
Hi Brit,
If I’m not mistaken, question “Have you traveled to any countries/regions within the last five years? ” was not there in DS260, by the time of I submitted the form. Do I need to ask for a unlock or can I provide those details with DS-5535 during the interview? CN=AS00010XXX.
Thanks for your help!
November 6, 2019 at 17:01
Hi!
Britsimon, as per your last video, taking a business trip , hopefully doing great as it’s our most sincere prayer!
Well, I first say, thank you so much for such incredible information you are ever willing to share with us,
The all of these last two weeks, I followed very closely what you advised me to do as per “reciprocity ” for each country is concerned ,and for this case, a country of Iraq .
Honestly, I’ve failed how to go along with it as in away of getting a police clearance cert.
Personally, no access heading back there,I mean lraq, secondly where I reside currently, in Afghanistan , still no access to one of the consulate or even embassy premises of that country in this country as per the reciprocity page says…due to the nature of work and where I’m residing (military bases), lastly, my home country has not diplomatic relations with lraq.
Mr.Britsimon , what advice would you give me on such.., basing on my CN 2020AF66***.?
Once again, Thank you so much for the good work!
November 7, 2019 at 01:56
Two choices – Go to Iraq. OR Go to another country for the Iraqi embassy.
November 23, 2019 at 01:33
Hello.
Thank you very much for this information, it’s very helpful.
My question is about the addresses where one has lived. I spent 2 months in Italy, studying and also 4 years (at 4 different adresses) during college in a different city, but same country where I live, Macedonia. I think I’d need to provide the address in Italy since it’s a different country, but would I need to provide the addresses I stayed at during college? None of them where connected to my name.
Thanks a lot in advance.
November 23, 2019 at 17:34
Correct. List your home address in you home country.
November 23, 2019 at 14:45
Hello.
First of all, thank you for all this information. It’s very helpful.
My question is about the present and previous address part of the form.
I currently live in a rented apartment as we’re doing construction work at my original address (the one where I’ve lived since birth and that is listed on all my documents).
Not sure for how many more months I’ll be living here.
Between Dec 2018 and June 2019 I lived at another address, also a rented apartment.
Any documentation and letters come at my original address. I guess I can put my original address as my present one, even though I don’t live there at the moment.
Would that be ok?
It may be a silly question, but I’d appreciate your advise.
Thank you.
November 23, 2019 at 17:43
Either is OK. You can decide.
November 25, 2019 at 20:54
hellow BritSimon, My brother Selected for DV2020, submitted DS 260 in September but still the KCC didint send him the email. what he have to do?
November 27, 2019 at 22:48
Wait. Processing is according the case number.
November 26, 2019 at 17:04
Hi brit
If i lived in a same country but different province should i take police report from each province police station ?
November 27, 2019 at 23:27
Not normally – but check the instructions.
November 28, 2019 at 17:02
Thank you so much sir you are doing a fantastic job!!!!
November 30, 2019 at 14:57
Hi Brit!
I have a problem that really frustrated me for the last couple of days..
My parents names (extra names are included) & dates of birth on my certificate of birth are different than the ones on their own passports!
I unlocked my DS260, and still don’t know how to fill it, although my case number is on Jan visa bulletin!
Your help would much appreciated..
November 30, 2019 at 17:04
Why are you stressing over their documents? Focus on your own documents.
December 8, 2019 at 13:40
Good after am Fred from Ghana
I have issues
1. My wife is pregnant now and no portion to add it on DS 260 please if you can educate me small how to go about it.
2. When will be the last day at least I have to submit my DS 260 forms online please help me.
3. Please my name have hyphen but filling of the DS 260 doesn’t permit me to use the hyphen please any help
Thank you very much
My email is [email protected]
December 8, 2019 at 16:19
1. You do not add a pregnancy.
2. May
3. Leave a space.
December 8, 2019 at 19:27
Thanks for your reply please
1.Please if no space for pregnancy please I request to know if it will not denial us visa.
2.I believed the closing date of submitting DS 260 is May 2020 and please hoping submitting it on January 2020 will not be problem please.
3. If I leave space without putting my hyphen I believe it will not bring problems at the day of interview please.
4. Please can a military boost of a chance of getting the visa or is it accepted
December 8, 2019 at 20:06
1. Of course not.
2. Don’t waste my time.
3. See 2.
4. No
December 8, 2019 at 20:24
Hi sir
My friend is selected for dv lottery 2020
But the problem is; he is married but when he inter the dv lottery form he put unmarried
So for DS260 what he need to write?
MARRIED or UNMARRIED
December 8, 2019 at 20:37
Ask him to look for the option for “DISQUALIFIED”.
December 8, 2019 at 20:31
Thanks very much britSimon for a great job sir
Not that am wasting your time please but my uncle there is delaying submission of DS 260 that is Why I request to know and be sure of the closing month or date so that I can mount pressure on him please
Please I request to know too if as a military you qualified for that job zones the lotteries is required please help me to know please
Please is important to me my hyphen please please just educate me what to do please
December 9, 2019 at 01:44
I already answered you. Just follow what I already said.
December 10, 2019 at 18:27
Hi Mr. Brit,
I have submitted my DS260 a couple of weeks ago, currently awaiting mail from Kcc, asking to submit doc but, accordingly to what i have been reading here, i was supposed to receive a confirmation message on my mail box. did not receive. 1. is that normal?
Ps. Note that i left out my derivatives, 2. is it related?
3. I am afraid My case number 2020AF35XXX, might become current by March or April according to what i read from you. do you advise to send the docs before they ask or just wait a bit?
Thank you once again.
December 11, 2019 at 02:13
1. Yes
2. Probably not.
3. Wait a few more weeks.
December 14, 2019 at 06:38
Good morning BritSimon
Now my DS 260 is submitted what should I expect next sir
Thanks sir
December 14, 2019 at 09:17
Hello BritSimon
Thanks alot for the good job you are doing.
My case number is 2020AF44, based on your prediction I might be current April, May or there about. On my DS-260 forms I have indicated that my 2kids will be joining me in the USA later. And while submitting my documents, I only sent mine only. Now
1.while going for my medicals, will my kids also undertake the medical test with me(though they will be joining me later in about a year’s time)
2.Will my kids be present with me at the Embassy (though not travelling until later)
3.My daughters birth certificate has his dad’s name though am single – will that be an issue while processing her papers when joining me later.
4. Can I send there documents now though they will not travel with me.
Your response is highly appreciated
December 14, 2019 at 15:43
I don’t think you have thought this through very well. If you do not include the kids on your DV application now, you will need to sponsor them through the I-130 process. That process is more expensive and complex than DV and will take around 2 years. So – think about that. But I will now answer your questions on your current plan.
1. No
2. No
3. No
4. No
December 14, 2019 at 20:07
I have included my 2kids in my DV application. But I intend to leave them behind and only have them join me later.
Again, Thanks Alot
December 15, 2019 at 23:38
Hi,
I’ve been selected for DV2019 and I sent my documents to KCC in May this year, and still nothing. Now I can’t check it anymore on the website, it’s saying it that a year is not current. My question is does this mean it’s over and that I will not get it, or there still is a chance for KCC to reach me. Thanks!
December 16, 2019 at 06:31
DV2019 is over. Are you sure your case is dv2019?
December 16, 2019 at 08:02
Yes, I am very sure. First it took them 9 months to ask for my documets and now nothing after I sent them to KCC in May this year and got and email to wait for the interview date, which I never got. So, that’s it. When can I apply again?
December 16, 2019 at 15:17
You should have been more attentive to your case. You should have been pushing them to find out why they were not contacting you. DV2019 is over, you can enter the lottery again in October 2020 and see if you get selected again.
December 16, 2019 at 21:20
Everyone said it takes time and that it is normal. And who is the one to push in these cases, KCC or local embassy?
December 16, 2019 at 21:34
You should have pushed KCC. I posted articles and videos about that…
There is nothing you can do now.
December 16, 2019 at 07:00
Please good morning
I asked that I sent my DS 260 and I didn’t received any message in my email and I request to know when should I expect from NVC please help me please
December 16, 2019 at 15:15
You are not being clear. If you are saying you have sent your DS260 but not received a letter requesting documents, you can go ahead and email KCC to ask if you should send your documents.
December 28, 2019 at 21:54
My wife just delivered, our interview is scheduled for February, because there was no space to enter for pregnancy on the Ds260, my new child is not included in the list of children.
Acquiring birth certificate and passport in my country is real trouble.
Please what should we do before the interview ?
December 28, 2019 at 22:17
https://britsimonsays.com/how-to-add-a-newborn-child-to-the-dv-case/
January 6, 2020 at 16:46
Plz am filling DS 260 for my son and they said I should provide IV case id so help me out. What is case Id. Thanks
January 6, 2020 at 17:11
Is this a DV lottery case?
January 6, 2020 at 17:19
Good evening sir
Please I submitted my DS 260 on the 10th of December 2019 but still nothing is heard please any advice as to what should I do please
thanks
January 7, 2020 at 00:10
You need to give them time to process your documents. Patience.
January 7, 2020 at 06:10
Thank you sir
January 10, 2020 at 10:44
Hi Good day Mr. Simon I just want to ask regarding the ds260 If I already submitted my ds260 should I wait for kcc to notify me to send my documents or do I need to sent right after submitting my ds260 and then following my documents? please advice me thank you..
January 10, 2020 at 18:05
Wait for them to ask for documents. If you have not heard within a month or two of sending the DS260 – ask KCC.
January 13, 2020 at 23:47
Bi Mr. Brit!
Thank you for your reply was wondering because my cn is eu11** I was current since oct. but in my part I process my ds260 last dec So I should wait then.. thank you very much!!
January 20, 2020 at 08:54
Good morning Brit,
As a 2020 Dv lottery selectee (CN EU39***) I am filling in the DS260.
Your detailed explanations on how completing it helped me a lot, nevertheless I’m confused about the following points:
1) I got a high school diploma, which gives access to university. I’m unsure of what to write in ‘Course of Study”. They suggest to indicate either ‘Academic’ or Vocational” for high schools. The difference between the two is not clear to me at all (I had always thought that academic referred to university..) and I’m afraid of making mistakes. Is it a big deal if I write the wrong name? Can I just write ‘high school”?
2) I have been living in the US for about 4 years now on a Non Immigrant Visa, and during this period I went back to my home country a couple of times a year on holiday.
I have doubts regarding the field “last five US visits’ (section Previous U.S. Travel Information).
What is exactly meant by ‘visit’? Every time I came back here from my travels abroad, or it refers to the whole stay from the date of my arrival up to now?
Maybe these are silly questions, but I’m scared of making mistakes so I’d really appreciate your advice before submitting the form.
Thank you very much in advance for your help.
January 20, 2020 at 23:04
1. Write academic.
2. Each entry and exit is one visit.
January 21, 2020 at 06:24
Thanks a lot!
January 20, 2020 at 09:03
I submitted DS 260 forms and civil documents for DV lottery 2020. After I submitted my civil documents on November 2019 I got the confirmation message also.
but, yet I do not get any email (about 8 weeks) from KCC regarding next step.
I send the email to KCC and they reply, I should wait until the document process is completed.
Question 1
How long it take to send a email after civil documents submitted?
Do I need to sent a reminder email again to KCC or wait more?
Thank you.
January 20, 2020 at 23:05
Case number?
January 22, 2020 at 05:04
2020AS00024***
January 22, 2020 at 16:36
So you have a long time until your case number is current. So – use some patience.
January 20, 2020 at 18:09
Hi Brit,
I’m filling it the DS 260, and despite your precious helpful clarifications, I am still unsure about the following points:
1. I’ve been living in the USA for some years on a Non Immigrant Visa now, and I go back to my own country at least once a year on vacation. Should I consider each of this travels as a ‘visit’, and consequently write the dates of each time I come here, or refer to the whole stay and so indicate the date of my first arrival?
2.I’ve fulfilled the two-year residence requirement as a J visa holder thanks to the waiver, so technically No is the answer the question “Are you a former exchange visitor (J) who has not fulfilled the two-year foreign residence requirement’?. Or do I have to select Yes and explain that I got a waiver?
3. Regarding the high school Course of Study, is it ok if I write ‘high school for accountants” for example, or I’m required to indicate either Academic or Vocational? I’m unsure which of these two categories my school belongs to.
Maybe these are silly questions, but I really want to avoid any mistakes.
Thank you so much for your patience, time and attention.
January 20, 2020 at 23:27
You already asked 1 and 3.
2. No is the correct answer.
January 21, 2020 at 06:23
Thank you very much, Brit. I deeply apologize for cross posting.
January 21, 2020 at 11:14
Good morning Britsimone
Please I submitted my DS 260 10th December but still am not hearing anything from KCC pls may I ask if is not too long from 10th December 2019 to 21st January 2020 any help pls
January 21, 2020 at 16:59
You need to be patient.
January 22, 2020 at 06:16
2020AS00024***
January 25, 2020 at 11:57
Hi Brit;
Am 2020AF14xxx. I’ve completed and sent
DS-260 this month, I noticed human error made
in primary entry data whereby I wrongly write birthday
date of my wife also place of birth(But legal documents indicate the
reality).
1) For this; is this a concerned
issues for visa denial?
2)If Yes, is any advice from you before having interview?
Thank you
January 25, 2020 at 15:45
1. Not normally.
2. Make sure the DS260 has the accurate date.
January 26, 2020 at 14:02
Hello Brit,
I’m concerned about previous addresses question, If I’d stayed in states 3 times for 3 months on j1 visa, working as counsellor, should I add camp address as one of my previous addresses?
Thank you in advance
January 26, 2020 at 17:18
Depends whether you LIVED there it it was a temporary stay.
January 26, 2020 at 16:37
Please I request to know how many days it takes to review DS 260 before submitting civil documents please.
January 26, 2020 at 18:41
The time varies.
January 26, 2020 at 21:27
Hi Brit,
I’ve closed and submitted my DS 260 and sent my documents in October 2019. Now, I will renew my passport as it’s full and there is no empty pages anymore. My questions are:
1- Should I reopen the ds and update my passport information knowing that my case number is AS000240xx?
2- Should I resend all documents again or send only the renewed passport to kcc?
Regards,
Ahmed
January 26, 2020 at 22:41
1. Yes
2. A complete package.
January 30, 2020 at 05:22
Hi BritSimon,
Last week I finally submitted the DS 260 (CN is EU39***).
But now I’m in doubt because in the section ‘previous work information’ I didn’t indicate a two-year experience as a freelance.
As information about employer and supervisor were required, I thought this was not my case being self employed. But maybe I was wrong.
Should I unlock and correct the DS?
Thanks a lot in advance for your answer.
January 30, 2020 at 19:21
That period of time was self employed. Correct it.
January 31, 2020 at 05:43
Ok, thank you very much indeed!
January 30, 2020 at 08:28
Good morning sir
Please I gave KCC message that I submitted my DS 260 from 10th December 2019 till now and they reply me, by their saying was that, they have sent me email long time from my attorney but I didn’t received any email, please what can I do to get message from KCC or receive email from them please any help
January 30, 2020 at 19:40
Have they asked for documents and have you submitted them? If so – when?
February 1, 2020 at 01:04
Hi BritSimon,
Sorry for bothering you again.
I’ve just found out from a legal document that the province where my husband was born – he is immigrating with me- has recently changed its name.
I was unaware of this administrative change and in the DS I wrote the old name, as it is also stated in other legal documents, e.g. in the passport.
Do you think I should update the province name in the DS form?
Thank you so much for your time and patience.
February 1, 2020 at 04:27
The form should have accurate information.
February 4, 2020 at 02:24
Thank your for your kind reply.
I’m really trying to be as accurate as possible, but the issue is that in the first page, section Personal Information I, it states that “Data on this page must match the information as it is written in your passport or travel documents”.
So I’m still puzzled about what I am supposed to write, if the ‘old’ (incorrect) name as in the passport, or the ‘new” (correct) one as in the birth certificate. Unfortunately they don’t agree as the passport was issued before the change of the province name, while the birth certificate is much more recent.
Furthermore If I report this piece of information on the above mentioned section as it is written in the passport, there will be a contrast with the other accurate updated information I stated in the rest of the form.
What do you think about? I’d really appreciate your competent advice. Thank you.
February 4, 2020 at 03:16
You are overthinking a simple matter. Make a choice and move on.
February 7, 2020 at 20:02
Hi Brit,
I have not submitted my DS260 form. Today while I was filling the form; I realize that the interview location is freezed and displays my current country embassy.
However, I want to change the inteview location to my native country. I am not sure how to do that.
Seems I need to drop email to KCC.
Please suggest me if there is any alternative way to that.
Thank you in advance.
February 7, 2020 at 22:54
They choose the embassy based on where you live.
February 8, 2020 at 06:41
Now how to change? Shall I drop an email to KCC?
February 14, 2020 at 06:09
please to div lottery 2020 to successfully full div lottery name abebe tewodros dejene visit in USA lottery and you ask you question
February 14, 2020 at 17:52
I cannot understand the question.
February 24, 2020 at 06:07
Great job you are doing… Waiting for the results this May, very optimistic that the favor of God will give us positive results… Shalom
March 2, 2020 at 21:27
Please I have been struggling to sign and submit my DS260 for days now but each time, they keep taking me back to fill CAPCHA after CAPCHA
March 2, 2020 at 21:41
Sounds like you are going to the CEAC page and have the script turned on.
March 3, 2020 at 07:20
I am DV 2020 wineer. I send the civil documents on November 2019. I got the confirmation message from kccdocuments@…
More than 3 months now. I not hear a mail to interview from KCC still.
Is there any problem of my case?
My case number 2020AS00024***
When I expect a mail from KCC?
What is the interview month of my case?
March 3, 2020 at 19:00
https://britsimonsays.com/important-note-for-those-dv2020-cases-not-yet-scheduled/
March 5, 2020 at 21:42
Good Day, I’m a winner of DV 2020, and I had a three days old Baby and my interview date is next month, I had not gone for a medical yet, What is the Process forward?
March 5, 2020 at 22:31
You need to contact the embassy to inform them you had a baby and they will instruct you. Obviously you will need a birth certificate and passport for the child. You will need to book the medicals for yourself and the baby.
April 1, 2020 at 16:47
Dear Mr. or Madam
Do I need to add different spelling of my name in other name? there is an “i” in my family which has been written in some of my certifications “y”.
April 1, 2020 at 21:41
Probably, yes.
April 2, 2020 at 05:19
Good morning BritSimon
I request to know that due to coronavirus will DV 2020 be cancelled or it will continue please.
Thnks
April 2, 2020 at 05:26
https://britsimonsays.com/will-the-lottery-be-cancelled
April 10, 2020 at 16:51
Good Day, please it’s almost 6 months now I completed and submit my DS 260 form and other attached document but it is just last month I had a mail from kcc that all my documents is received and is ready to be scheduled for an interview, but I call the kcc yesterday to find out what next but they told me everything has been suspended, so what should I do now?
April 10, 2020 at 18:22
Wait.
May 1, 2020 at 17:02
Good day.
May I have some help with a few questions about “Previous Work/Education/Training Informatio” part of DS-260?
During work in one company I have changed several positions (was promoted). Do I have to show it in DS-260?
Employment Date From – Is this point mean hiring date or date of promotion?
Supervisor’s Surname- Is this point nessesary? I mean … I changed a lot of jobs during last 12 years. I just don’t remember all theese guys’ names and surnames.
Thanks in advance and have a nice day.
May 1, 2020 at 18:41
Just list the change of employers – not the promotions. It’s a general work history they are looking for – and if you qualify on eduation they will spend little or no time thinking about your work history.
May 1, 2020 at 20:18
Good evening BritSimon
Please I request to know if lotteries Visa is suspended for now because of Covid-19 or they are still working
May 3, 2020 at 12:54
Good day Brit. I played the lottery with my wife and her daughter. She had a daughter before we got married. Must the daughter be present for visa interview? Will our green card be withheld if the daughter doesn’t enter the US with us?
May 3, 2020 at 14:51
1. No
2. No
May 3, 2020 at 16:42
Just to be clear. Is this response to my own questions?
May 3, 2020 at 18:25
Of course.
May 3, 2020 at 20:27
Just a follow up question Brit.
On my wife’s daughter’s birth certificate, it is my wife’s father and mother that are listed as the daughter’s parents. How will that affect us at the visa interview?
May 3, 2020 at 21:34
Well it could obviously be a problem if you were applying for a visa for the daughter. It might also cause a problem for your cases now, because according to the documentation you have tried to claim your wife’s sister as being her daughter (your step daughter) in order to fraudulently obtain an additional Green Card. That is enough to get the case disqualified if they believe that to be the case. Someone is lying, and lying is a really bad idea with immigration matters.
May 3, 2020 at 23:21
Greetings, I have a daughter,in my daughter’s birth certificate, it’s my father’s name and mother’s name and not mine. I played the lottery with my husband who isn’t her father but she’s my daughter and my name isn’t on her birth certificate. Please what will the situation be at the American Embassy?
May 4, 2020 at 00:41
I already answered.
May 4, 2020 at 07:59
Good day Brit. If we make a new birth certificate for the daughter carrying me and my wife as the parents and not my wife’s parents. Will there still be a problem at the embassy?
May 4, 2020 at 20:27
I can’t say what will and won’t be a problem. I don’t know. This sounds like some fraud concerns, and I will not be a party to something of that nature.
May 3, 2020 at 23:29
Greetings, I have a daughter,in my daughter’s birth certificate, it’s my father’s name and mother’s name and not mine. I played the lottery with my husband who isn’t her father but she’s my daughter and my name isn’t on her birth certificate. Please what will the situation be at the American Embassy?
May 4, 2020 at 00:44
I already answered your husband.
https://britsimonsays.com/completing-the-ds260-for-dv-lottery-entrants/comment-page-34/#comment-225879
May 4, 2020 at 16:52
Hello Mr. Akung
Brit is simply telling you to do the rigtgr think. You don’t need to ask anybody to do the right think. Lying is a bid offence in DV and generally in life, that is all Brit is telling you. Do thr right thing. That’s all.
May 4, 2020 at 16:55
Hello Mr. Akung
Brit is simply telling you to do the right thing. You don’t need to ask anybody to do the right thing. Lying is a bid offence in DV and generally in life, that is all Brit is telling you. Do the right thing. That’s all.
May 4, 2020 at 11:42
Good day.
Please help me with 3 questions;
1. Do I have to add my spouse and children in Summary Information section of DS-260? They already have been added in DV lottery form.
2. Can it be a problem with a difference in the spelling of the state’s name in DV lottery form and DS-260? For example: in DV lottery form – I wrote “XXXXXXXX”, in DS-260 – I will write “XXXXXXXX OBLAST” (OBLAST – It is a national name for state or region)
3. Should both spouses fill their own DS-260 with their own case numbers, if both spouses were selected (win DV lottery)?
Thanks in advance for your help.
May 4, 2020 at 21:17
1. Not sure what you mean by summary section. If you are completing your DS260 you would list your spouse and children when those questions come up. You also need to complete a DS260 for each of them.
2. Not a problem.
3. No – choose one case or another to process on.
May 6, 2020 at 19:37
Good day. I’ll clarify my question a little.
In paragraph number 1 (Summary) of this guide, you wrote: “You can also add applicants from this page (if you have married since the original entry or had a child).”
If I have already added my spouse and children in the original entry in the autumn of 2019 (I did not add them in advance, my marriage and the birth of children occurred before filling out the application for the lottery in the autumn of 2019), should I additionally add them to “Summary Information” (at a first screenshot of your guide)?
May 6, 2020 at 21:14
It is important (CRITICAL) that you added your derivatives on the DV entry. If you did not include them on the entry, disqualification is certain.
If they were included on the entry they will already be listed in the summary information section. So – you should only need to add derivatives that you gained since the entry (by marriage or birth).