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.
February 18, 2021 at 23:17
How may days since I send the DS until they request documents? And how long for them to process the documents?
Thank you
February 19, 2021 at 03:56
It varies.
February 19, 2021 at 04:02
Thank you for answering,
Is there like an average? this whole situation is just so anxiety inducing that I am trying to organize somewhat of a timeline in my head
February 19, 2021 at 04:58
No. It depends on your travel and work history, your case number, how busy they are and so on.
February 22, 2021 at 16:06
Please have fill my ds260 and up to date have not received any notification to submit my documents
February 22, 2021 at 19:22
Hey Simon,
Hope you are doing well!
Just wanted to gain your advice on a passport renewal during this process. I was a DV winner for 2021, I haven’t submitted my DS260 yet, I have a number in the 1300’s for oceania so thinking of doing this by March/April as I have seen you suggest. Im leaving it late as I’m not ready to move yet or make that first trip.
Anyhow my question is about my passport, it expires in Aug 2022 so i still have over a year on it. I might have left it too late to renew it before i submit my DS260 (due to pandemic processing times where I am) but with your knowledge will I face issues if i need to renew it next year after being granted the visa, if i was lucky enough to win?
Thanks for reading and keeping this site updated, its been so handy to read everything in one place.
Best regards,
Lis
February 22, 2021 at 19:54
You will process way before the need to renew that passport. So – no need to think about that.
February 26, 2021 at 10:41
Hello Simon. Quick question for a friend. He has filled in his DS 260 and in the education section only filled in his highest qualification not the others (like high school etc). Should he get his DS 260 unlocked and fill in the rest of his education history please?
February 26, 2021 at 22:20
Yes
March 11, 2021 at 16:47
Hello Simon, Greetings to u and family. Please i have a worry:
Must the DS260 forms of the principal and all derivatives be submitted even though some of the derivatives will not be travailing with the principal but will only follow to join on a later date?
March 11, 2021 at 20:19
Depends what you mean by later date. If you mean a few weeks later then you should process them as part of the DV case and supply their documents. If you mean years later, no need to include them in the DV process.
March 12, 2021 at 12:25
Hey,
I have been working in a same job almost four years, but I recently started my maternity leave. During my maternity leave, I will probably work a day here and there, but I wont probably go back as a full time worker in a few months. So in a question “primary occupation”, can I put my actual job/profession, or do I need to put “homemaker”? Or can I put homemaker “do you have other occupation” part?
Also, what is your recommendation, shall I go ahead and fill in DS-260 for me and my husband, and when the baby is born I ask KCC to unlock our form? Or would it be better to wait until the baby is born, and then fill in the application to all of us? Obiously it will also take extra weeks/months before the baby will have his birth certificate and passport.
Thank you!
March 13, 2021 at 03:51
1. You should decide about the job description. It doesn’t matter.
2. That really depends on timeline. Don’t leave DS260 submission too late (meaning not later than early May at the latest).
March 13, 2021 at 18:24
Hi Simon,
I have 2 associate degrees and I have completed 3 years of my bachelor degree, should I only list my education on the DS-260? Or do I have to post my prior work experience as well?
March 14, 2021 at 23:08
List all education from age 12 and all work experience they ask for.
May 10, 2021 at 02:45
Hi sir i need to fill Ds 260 form so need some thing i to ask about it most of the doubt are clear by you video thank you very much for that sir.
1. I am born in nepal and live in Nepal permanently but for study purposes i have been in india from 2013. currently i have finished my study and doing job in india till date but my permanent living address is nepal so what all i have to provide information for my address in DS 260 form sir.
2. I have completed by 3 years diploma and 3 years of bachelor for education from india.so Do i have to get my degree equivalent with my nepal( my country ) or not sir.if it required to do equivalent in my country they are not giving equivalent for 3 years bachelors it is the region sir.
3 i have been working in IT field in SDE position but i have only around 1.8 years of experience should i also have to puts those details sir.
Can you please help.
May 10, 2021 at 04:09
1. Your actual current address.
2. Just list what you have done.
3. List your work.
Just tell the actual and complete truth.
March 18, 2021 at 10:01
Hi Brit,
How about frustrating DV2020 final result.
March, April or May
March 19, 2021 at 04:04
Not March.
March 19, 2021 at 03:35
Hi Britsmon! I have submitted my civil documents including Police clearance Certificate, do I have to submit a police clearance certificate for my spouse as well, or it’s only for the principal applicant?
March 19, 2021 at 04:32
If you read the instructions you would know they are required for both of you.
March 19, 2021 at 15:45
please for how long does it take after filling ds260 to receive notification to submit document?
March 19, 2021 at 21:54
It varies.
March 23, 2021 at 07:51
Dear Simon,
With only little time left and recent tweet by Greg Siskind about a new lawsuit, what would you recommend? Should we participate in the lawsuit or wait for the results from Anunciato?
P.S. I am not a plaintiff of any lawsuit yet.
March 24, 2021 at 05:29
You must decide. I discussed it on a video this morning.
March 23, 2021 at 10:40
have submitted my ds260 since 7th February 2021 and up to date have not receive any notification. please is there any chance is getting notification anytime soon?
March 24, 2021 at 05:32
I don’t have a crystal ball.
March 24, 2021 at 08:47
Hallo Brits, my police clearance records from Finland is written in both English language and the Finnish language, do I still need to translate it to English before submitting to KCC?
March 25, 2021 at 20:16
It’s already translated.
March 26, 2021 at 09:25
Thank you Britsimon
March 26, 2021 at 03:29
Hello Brit,
My CN is 36***. My question is I am living Europe now for about 5 month I will definitely be 6 Months here until the interview(if there will be). I have got a police certificate from my home country back in Africa. Sine you told us to send our documents without being asked. I was wondering if should get the police certificate the country I am now in. P.s I am doing my interview here.
Thanks for your help in advance.
March 27, 2021 at 19:22
Follow the instructions, and if in doubt, get the police cert.
March 25, 2021 at 22:52
Dear Brit,
2021EU21xxx. Albania//
Didn’t receive anything from KCC after sending DS260 in August 2020.
1. Should I write to KCC, to know more for my situation?
2. Do you think, in my CN, there is need to be assigned on Chuck lawsuit now or to wait a little more?
3. Do you have any news about 2NL sent in Albania this week? Seems that they are working really slowly.
March 26, 2021 at 00:12
Have you sent the documents?
March 26, 2021 at 08:25
Not yet, I was pretending that this week I will get email from them asking for documents, assuming that my CN will be current on May VB
March 27, 2021 at 19:45
Send the documents!
March 28, 2021 at 15:44
Hey Simon!
Just confirming that you DON’T need to pay the fees before the interview, correct? The fee page doesn’t even work on my end so I am assuming that I don’t have to 😀
March 28, 2021 at 15:59
Correct.
April 5, 2021 at 08:59
please am sule.
I have checked from the may visa bulletin and the and the immigrant number for Africa is 45175 which I fall under it, so does it mean that i can get notification to send my document to k. c. c?
April 5, 2021 at 14:34
AF is not at 45175 you are mistaken.
May 8, 2021 at 09:37
Dear Brit! Can be a problem if I would give another State address than the arrival address?
For example I would give a NC address during the DS260 process because I have friends over there, but I know 100% sure that I want to live/arrive in CA, but I have no good friends/relatives over there and with that being said no address in CA.
May 8, 2021 at 14:14
No problem.
May 8, 2021 at 10:56
Hi,
I have been selected for the DV 2021 and when I enter the code for 2022 it called it wrong. Am I still eligible to apply. Thanks
May 8, 2021 at 14:16
Be more clear.
May 8, 2021 at 20:24
Dear sir,
Sorry for the inconvenience, today I was checking the DV 2022 status, I am not qualified while again checked 2021 and saw that I am selected for further process. So the question is that am I still eligible to submit DS=260 form and other necessary documents.
Thanks
May 8, 2021 at 21:17
Yes, no problem.
May 8, 2021 at 20:59
Hello Simon! When I’ve filled the DS260 form I was unemployed, so primary occupation “NOT EMPLOYED”. Do I have to unlock the form if I’ll start a job? Thank you in advance sir!
May 8, 2021 at 21:18
No
May 8, 2021 at 23:06
My names EID SAED i was submitted my dv lottery 2022 but i haven’t any results and i have a confirmation number please what’s my happened my DV lottery 2022
May 8, 2021 at 23:08
You have to check at the ESC page. https://dvprogram.state.gov/ESC
May 9, 2021 at 11:14
Hi in need your advice I am selected on DV 2022 I am not married but I have one daughter and my daughter name is registered by my name. Is it possible to feel father of my baby in the family form?
May 9, 2021 at 16:34
Only if you marry him first.
May 9, 2021 at 15:07
Hi, I just wanted to double-check my understanding of the “Permanent Address Information” part of the DS-260. So I can put down a US friends address – even if I don’t intend on living there after arrival, then after my interview and shortly before arrival in US, I can amend it to the hotel or apartment I plan on staying in?
May 9, 2021 at 16:43
The US address you give is just for the GC to be sent. You should NOT change that to a hotel address later. You want the GC to be safe. You live wherever you want to live.
May 10, 2021 at 06:25
Hello Brit! I got selected for DV lottery yesterday. I’ll be getting married after few months. Is it okay to wait to fill the DS260 form? or should I apply single later apply after getting myself to USA? Help.
May 10, 2021 at 23:38
You would be daft to not add your spouse – but how exactly to do it depends on case your number. So – always give that (year/region/number ) when asking a question.
May 10, 2021 at 06:25
Hi
My case number is 2022as00012***
is it safe ?
May 10, 2021 at 23:38
I can’t say “safe” this year whilst there are likely covid impacts.
May 10, 2021 at 08:51
Hello Simon!
My case is AS12xxx for 2022, and End Issue of my passport is up to 10 Sep 2022, do you think I need new passport and submit in DS260 or no just apply by old passport.
thank you
May 10, 2021 at 23:48
Apply with the passport you have and maybe you will renew it later before the interview (if so you simply show old and new at interview).
May 11, 2021 at 21:23
Woooow congratulations Mr. jungwou?
May 10, 2021 at 10:01
Hi Simon,
Thank you for your reply
1: My two years old daughter do not have passport and birth certificate, is it necessary to have passport before filling the DS260 form. or I should submit form DS260 first and then get these prepare.
2: I and my wife did not commit any crime, is it necessary to provide police clearance certificate.
3: Is it required to translate all birth certificates into English.
4: Is it necesary to have marriage certificate.
5: I moved to another country for a year or may be two, should I write this is my current address.
Thank you so much
Aman
May 10, 2021 at 23:54
1. It would be better to obtain it first, yes.
2. Do you expect the government to just take your word for it??? Of course you need the police certs.
3. Depends on what language they are in and where you will interview.
4. Yes – if applying as married.
5. The truth…
May 10, 2021 at 11:23
Thank you for this Article. I have two questions. I was selected for further processing but when I enter my case number and birthdate .. etc to start filling the D-260 form they keep telling me ‘Your request cannot be processed at this time’ what does it mean? knowing that I have been trying since yesterday morning. My second question is that I applied for the DV first from Morocco, but now I live in Germany. Shall I just change my place of residence when I am filling in the form? and also shall I pass the interview in an American Embassy here in Germany since I am residing here now.
Thank you,
kindest regards
May 10, 2021 at 23:59
1. I think the system is busy – so try again in a couple of days.
2. You will give your current address. Based on that they will interview you in Germany.
May 10, 2021 at 14:54
Hi
I have been working in another country within last 6 years. I was in my home country for a month and then I worked and lived another country for one or two months. It was like a construction project. I have traveled more than 15 times like that. How can i complete this section in Ds260
May 11, 2021 at 00:22
Depends on where the employer was based. Were you sent to country B by a company in country A – if so no need to list country B. BUT if you worked for the company in country B – then you list it.
May 13, 2021 at 10:00
My home country is Iran. My company in Iran sent me to Sri Lanka for a dam project. My Business trips was as short as 34 days and as long as 160 days. and for last 6 month I have been resident (resident visa holder) in Sri Lanka which I am obtaining and extending it yearly there.
I am really worry about the way these periods should be listed.
if I don’t include them does it means I was not honest enough?
and as I have Sri Lankan resident visa maybe I can change my embassy to Sri Lanka , because as you know Iranian have difficulties in finding embassy appointments considering covid impact it is getting worst.
22AS 11***
Male
May 13, 2021 at 10:06
sorry I made a mistake ” FOR LAST 6 YEARS I HAVE RESIDENT VISA ” not 6 months
May 14, 2021 at 00:24
2022AS11XXX won’t be current until well into next year. So – how long do you expect to be there?
As for the DS260 – be 100% honest.
May 14, 2021 at 03:57
My visa is valid until February 2022 and then I will extend my yearly resident visa again. since 2014 October I was sent to Sri Lanka several time like I was around 60 days in Sri Lanka and 2 to 3 weeks holiday back in Iran. last year 2020, because of Covid-19 I stayed longer for 5 months and I had longer vacation in Iran for 4 months. now I am in Sri Lanka for another 4 month.
do you advise me to list may address like :
before 2014 in Iran
2014 to 2020 in Sri Lanka (included my short term vacation in Iran)
2020 in Iran 4 month
and again Sri Lanka up to now ?
Or I can list it like ,
before 2020 in Iran included my business trips in Sri Lanka.
5 months in Sri Lanka
4 Months in Iran
and again Sri Lanka
and in work duties section in ds 260 work section ,I mention my work in Sri Lanka before 2020.
May 14, 2021 at 06:14
Go with the version you think is more accurate.
May 10, 2021 at 15:14
Are interviews conducted based on case number or case completed?
May 11, 2021 at 00:22
Case number
May 10, 2021 at 15:25
Sir,what time should a dv 2022 winner submit her DS2 60 form
May 11, 2021 at 00:22
3 o clock.
May 11, 2021 at 10:02
Hello Brit my husband got selected for 2022 , he applied as single when he applied we got married in January this year is it safe if he add me , his number is 2022AF0020xx , what u expect he will be interviewed, last if I he will add me do I need to get police certificate from counties where I lived before as I used to live in different countries
Thank you sir
May 11, 2021 at 16:48
Yes he must add you. You will both need to provide some paperwork, including police certs. Read the instructions to be clear.
May 11, 2021 at 17:33
Hello simon, my casr nbr is 2021AS00036515..My case is at NVC since January.Yet i didnot hear from KCC for documents…we are in Middle may..what if September hits and i dont hear from them…do i lose my dv lottery or how? Many thnx like usual…
May 11, 2021 at 20:29
It sounds like you haven’t sent documents. Your number is high, you haven’t sent documents, and KCC/embassies are moving very slowly with only scheduling a few cases. So basically it is more likely than not that you won’t get your Greencard. You may want to join the lawsuit to improve your chance.
May 11, 2021 at 21:14
Thank you very much Simom….am i supposed to send it alone or as far as i knew i have to wait email from KCC to upload my documents…As i said i didnot receive an email from them asking to upload documents….ant advice? How can i join the lawsuit? Highly appreciated
May 11, 2021 at 21:28
Send your documents.
https://curtismorrisonlaw.com/dv2021
May 11, 2021 at 18:44
Hi I have questions
1 do I need to upload documents on feeling DS 260
2after I graduated i never work how can I feel the work experience
3 is it important to feel secondary education level on DS 260 and do I have to attach the file on KCC
May 11, 2021 at 20:40
1. No. You email some documents later.
2. The truth.
3. Accuracy/completeness is important, yes.
May 11, 2021 at 19:04
Dear Sir,
I used to study abroad for 5 years in another country other than my country of origin and after graduating i came back in my home country. I have also been in a six months internship abroad. Should i provide police clearance for these periods of time since i have to apply in other countries for these documents?
Thank you
May 11, 2021 at 21:17
You should read the instructions to understand what police certs you need to obtain, and the reciprocity page to get the per country procedure, or exceptions.
May 11, 2021 at 21:15
Hlo , Sir. Please i Need some guidance from you .
My case number is 2021AF22xxx. I had submitted my DS260 to kcc, but haven’t received any message from them.
Do i send my documents to them or should i wait for them to request before I send ?
Thank you
May 11, 2021 at 21:45
Hi BritSimon,
Please advice, I have completed the Principal Applicant DS-260 and submitted. I didn’t fill a separate application for my affirmatives, do I have to ask KCC to open my DS-260 for me to add my family members or should do it without opening the Principal applicant’s application and submit one by one.
Note: I have everyone’s name in my application.
May 11, 2021 at 22:35
I believe your form will need to be unlocked – but log in to your DS260 application and check. It really is clear.
May 11, 2021 at 22:55
I have logged in, in the first page I am seeing only my name as a principal applicant. Not my family members.
May 11, 2021 at 22:59
That suggests you did not include them on the original entry. Is that correct?
May 11, 2021 at 23:05
Yes! when I was applying to DV-2021, I was not married.
May 11, 2021 at 23:10
OK – so we are talking about a spouse and step children. To use the “add applicant” functionality I believe your DS260 needs to be unlocked.
May 11, 2021 at 23:17
Sorry, I am talking about last years results. I have already submitted my civil documents before two months and was not hearing from KCC. So, I checked my DS-260 and found that I have to add my wife and twins in separate applications, If I have to.
I have already mentioned their name and everything in my own Ds-260, but didn’t fill Spouse and Children Forms.
May 12, 2021 at 02:54
Dear britsimon
My wife win dv2022 (2022AS00029xxx)
The problem is in 2006 i went to usa till 2009
I overstay for 3 years..(just me)
Is there any chance that we will get the GC ??
Will my overstay effect to the proces ??
Thanks
May 12, 2021 at 04:37
The penalthy for the overstay would have been a 10 year ban. You are past that now, so you will not have any problem.
May 12, 2021 at 12:57
Thank you so much britsimon…
May 13, 2021 at 04:14
Hi,
I am wondering to get step by step process to apply when I am inside US.
May 13, 2021 at 05:31
Be clear
May 13, 2021 at 11:53
Hi Simon,
Is it mandatory to fill separate DS260 for each family members, as we see that all children and spouse details can be put in form of the principal selectee.
Warm Regards
Aman
May 14, 2021 at 00:34
Each person that wants to emigrate needs a DS260.
May 14, 2021 at 00:33
Hi Simon,
I am a winner for DV 2022 with case number ASxxxxx134xx is my case number very high or low and how long should be expecting for KCC email.
One question is that in the education part I wrote the the high school date as ( 1 Jan 2000 to 30 Dec 2012) because in my country we study all 12 years in one school so that’s why i did this so do you think that i did mistake in here.
2. I am not sure about the birth date, city and province of my parents and I have chosen only the country so could this be a problem ? If so what do u advice ??
Kindly request you to please reply me if its a big mistake and what should i do because i have already submit the ds-260 form ?
Best Regards and thanks
Ali
May 14, 2021 at 01:53
That isn’t a low or high number.
1. No
2. No problem.
May 15, 2021 at 09:18
Thank you for the reply.
One more thing what will happen if someone forgets to write down all his social media accounts ?
Another thing is that how much money will be enough for a couple to show that they will not become a public charge ?
Thanks and regards
May 15, 2021 at 16:07
If someone omits information that is then discovered it can create a suspicion about that person. However, it may or may not create a problem – that would vary by case.
Read the FAQ about the I-134.
May 14, 2021 at 00:59
Hello Sir, I have been selected for DV2022 and have the case Number 2022EU4XXX. I did not name a phone number in my DV entry form. Am I able to write my actual phone number down or will this lead to disqualification?
May 14, 2021 at 02:00
No problem.
May 14, 2021 at 08:55
Hi,
In the first section that mentioned all the applicants,
both me and my husband’s name are right, but my daughter’s name is wrong and It should change.
I will appreciate if you can solve my issue.
May 14, 2021 at 18:26
Simply make sure it is entered correctly in the DS260.
May 14, 2021 at 10:12
Hi, Simon
If I lived in USA for about 13 months and overstay visas terms, should I include in “Previous addresses” count that address in the USA where I lived at. I came back to my homecountry in 2006
May 14, 2021 at 18:30
Yes – tell the truth.
May 15, 2021 at 05:21
Thanks for anwer. And should i get a certificate of good conduct in this case?
May 15, 2021 at 15:26
No police certs for the USA.
May 14, 2021 at 14:40
Hi Simon,
I got selected for further stepts! Yesss 🙂
Got a quick question regarding the sign in (ds260) with the case number..do I have to put the number in without the zeros or do i just leave them and put down all of 14 digits?
Thank you so much! Take care!
Sandra 🙂
May 14, 2021 at 18:49
Remove leading zeros.
May 14, 2021 at 20:40
Alright, thanks for the quick reply! All the best to you! ?
May 15, 2021 at 08:22
Hi I want ask you that what is the time lmetation to semet DS 260 form. How mach time does they give as to semet the form?
Thanks a lot
May 15, 2021 at 15:38
There is not a specific time limitation. Some people will delay submission as late as next April or May.
May 15, 2021 at 09:35
Hi
what if I don’t have any address in the USA or friends and relatives.
what address can I present as my host ?
May 15, 2021 at 16:09
You need to find someone who you can trust to receive your Greencard. The address you give doesn’t have to be someone to “host” you.
May 15, 2021 at 12:21
Mr Brit,
1.What is the validity period of the passport at the time of interview.
2.I have got the police certificate from UK and already passed more than one year period.I intend to use the same police certificate. Because have not been visited the UK after I left. Is it applicable?
I m DV As 2020 winner anticipating for the reserved 9095 visa.
Thank you.
May 15, 2021 at 16:52
1. 12 months typically
2. That would be OK.
May 16, 2021 at 15:18
Hey Simon,
sorry, I do have another question..I am from Germany, so we do write our address in a different order. Should I definitely write it in the american way and put the housenumber in front of the street name? And do I have to translate the german word for street into english and put down … street or just keep the german name?
I know those might be little things but I just don’t want to make any mistakes filling out the DS 260!
Thank you!!
May 17, 2021 at 16:03
Write the English way.
May 16, 2021 at 21:33
In year 2018 my sons ice hockey team was fundraising by selling fireworks.
That’s why me and few others had to pass 2 hour test to get license to sell and manage fireworks (Finnish regulations required it). Should I put that to DS260 when they ask if I have any skils or training with explosives? Just thinking ahead, I will submit my DS260 later
because my CN is 2022EU26xxx.
May 17, 2021 at 17:14
You could add that if you wish.
May 22, 2021 at 02:30
Hello
Numer 5 Mailing and Permanent Address Information.
After I submit DS-260 form is address chanagable after I arrived USA.
DS-260 filling process: A Address
After I Arrived USA : B Address
I want my green card mailed to me in US directly. not mailed following DS-260 filled address
Sincerely
May 22, 2021 at 14:22
The GC will be sent to the address on the DS260. You can change it at the interview, and the last chance is as you enter the USA, but once you have entered the USA, that is the address that will be used. So – it is normally better to find a person you can trust in the USA and use their address for delivery of the GC.
May 16, 2021 at 22:50
Hi Simon,
Thank you so much for putting this blog together it has been very helpful!
I have filled out and submitted my DS-260 as the principle applicant. However, I am unsure as to how to proceed with my ex wife as she is listed as an accompany on the summary information page. We were married (yet separated) when I entered the Diversity Visa program, we have since divorced which I have entered into my DS-260. Does her DS-260 need to be completed to finish my application? Does she need to be removed from the application?
Your assistance would be very much appreciated.
Thanks Lewis
May 17, 2021 at 17:16
You would list your own status as married on your own DS260, but don’t complete a DS260 for her.
May 28, 2021 at 13:58
Thanks for your reply Simon! Okay I will not complete the DS260 for my ex wife. Can you please clarify why I should list my own status as married when I am now actually divorced?
May 28, 2021 at 20:17
I missed that the divorce has gone through. You are “divorced”.
May 16, 2021 at 23:42
Hello Simon,
I have a few questions regarding the process:
1) I lived in Europe in the past and currently live in the USA (native from EU but lived in the US for long periods).
I provided all the addresses since I was 16 (aside for short 1 week vacation periods).
Does KCC perform the background checks autonomously, or shall I start to ask and collect the police records?
If I shall collect the records, how do I know which jurisdiction (e.g. county, federal, overseas from my EU native country)
2) Since I currently live in the US, does filing the DS-260 impact the possibility to visit my family in the native EU country, during this summer? Or to take a few days of vacation overseas?
3) My DV2022 case number is slightly below 16000 for Europe. I am considering to take the interview in my native country (since I’ve heard that it might take longer when going through USCIS).
Should I rush to complete the DS-260?
Is there a ballpark timeline I should follow?
I take the opportunity to thank you for the help you provide on your blog and your youtube channel.
Very helpful and very appreciated.
Thank you
May 17, 2021 at 17:22
1. You provide police certs from countries other than the USA. Read the instructions.
2. No. It can impact future non immigrant visa applications.
3. I think that’s the wrong choice. Embassies are currently in chaos and there are huge backlogs. Why would you want to be in that backlog?? Reconsider AOS – you will have plenty of time to process that way. Read the link below and look at the spreadsheet linked from the first post in that thread. It’s all you need for AOS.
https://forums.immigration.com/threads/dv-2022-aos-adjustment-of-status-only.344334