DV interview questions
This question comes up often – what are the typical DV interview questions? People are nervous about the interview as if they are going to be asked some really difficult questions or be held for an hour being questioned like a prisoner!!!! I have known people who want to prepare and practice their answers to all possible questions – just to be safe!
Well RELAX! The interview is usually a complete anticlimax. In a typical Embassy appointment there will be two or three stages. It isn’t always like this, but this will give an idea.
First you will be called to a window and asked to present some minimum documentation (Passports, birth certs etc). You will be asked to pay for the fee ($330) and that might be at a cashiers window.
Then you will be called for the actual interview which will typically last a very few minutes – sometimes less than 2 minutes!
The CO will look at your paperwork, and may request additional documents. They then may ask general questions such as:-
“Where did you study?”
“What work do you normally do?”
“Where will you live in the USA?”
“Who will you live with in the USA?”
“What is your relationship with the people you will live with?”
For most people that is the most that will be asked – and they are not looking to trick you or catch you out. If something needs more explanation or documentation they may go into that – but again it isn’t normally in depth. If you have recently married, you can expect some questions about your marriage (where you met, what trips you have taken together and so on).
Obviously the best answers are the most real/honest answers. Don’t try and impress the CO or say what you think they want to hear. As long as you meet the requirements and have followed the instructions the visa will be approved!!!
You can also read many accounts of actual DV interviews at this link –
March 22, 2018 at 16:18
HI Brits,my case number is af20xxxx,i have been schedule for interview but I sat for waec re sitter up to now the result had not been release,i do have confirmation from waec that I register for the test, will it be advice able that I take that alone with me with my high school diploma and work experience?
March 22, 2018 at 16:27
Take everything you have. They may still require the final results.
March 22, 2018 at 21:49
Hi, I will be going for an interview with my wife and 3yr old daughter. Will she be expected to pay the full visa fee if any
March 22, 2018 at 22:47
Yes. Each person pays.
March 23, 2018 at 03:48
Hi, in case l am selected and visa aproved, as a principal applicant, do l still need to pay for visa despite having a ten years visitor’s visa on my passport before?.
Thanks
March 23, 2018 at 04:01
Yes of course.
March 26, 2018 at 11:12
la maîtrise de la langue est-elle un critère de sélection pour l’obtention du visa
March 26, 2018 at 13:57
No – but questions asked here should be in English.
March 28, 2018 at 11:47
I am going to face dv interview in kdu Nepal . Is there any dress code for male? What dress i can wear in interview
Please advice me .
March 28, 2018 at 15:46
Smart casual.
March 28, 2018 at 14:07
Namaste sir
Again i have another question sir
I changed my passport and requested reopen my form . I changed my passport no by emai on 12 March and i checked my CEAC it was shown, last case updated 13 march .Today again i check my CEAC it is written last case updated 28 march . what does it mean sir ?
March 28, 2018 at 15:43
I don’t know.
March 28, 2018 at 16:24
Please Sir good afternoon, in my case I am single and have 3 children . My case number is 20xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx. The father is travel without taking care of the children. What should I do sir.
March 28, 2018 at 16:27
What should you do about what?
March 28, 2018 at 21:23
Please I want to know if my name on WAEC certificate is different from my name in passport and I stated it in my ds260 and I have supporting documents to that will I be considered
Thanks
March 28, 2018 at 22:14
Yes, normally. However, in Ghana embassy there is always some risk if they suspect fraud in some way.
March 29, 2018 at 17:51
Hi,i play without my children is it possible to include them in the Ds260??
March 29, 2018 at 18:51
https://britsimonsays.com/easiest-way-to-get-disqualified-from-dv-lottery/
March 29, 2018 at 17:58
Hi,my name is Esther I’m a single mother and I play without my children because one is in Ghana going to school and the other is in guinea going to school.if I include them will I be qualified or without them will I still be qualified???
March 29, 2018 at 18:53
You broke a basic rule in the process and should be disqualified. I advise you not to waste your money on trying to proceed. Honesty is critical in this process (and in life).
https://britsimonsays.com/easiest-way-to-get-disqualified-from-dv-lottery/
April 1, 2018 at 16:05
Can your photo be show at the embassy on the day of your interview, the photo u used to play with.
April 1, 2018 at 16:12
Yes.
June 6, 2018 at 04:40
what if there is a changes in appearance or looks?
June 6, 2018 at 04:56
That could cause questions.
April 1, 2018 at 20:36
Hi please I have received my affidavit of support from the one supporting me but am not convinced is all the documents because it’s looks like is all banks ,tax documents and a letter from her work place i.e. Her H R.and a letter from herself indicating that she is supporting me with that..Is those documents complete.please educate me on that.Thanks
April 1, 2018 at 20:47
Please my other question is I requested a letter from my work place but they wrote it like am going on a visit so they should give me any assistance that I need,can I add it to my documents since my is not visit But a permanent stay
April 1, 2018 at 20:51
What does the AFFIDAVIT of support entails please kindly educate me on that.Thanks
April 1, 2018 at 23:09
britsimonsays.com/all-about-public-charge-affidavit-of-support-i-134/
April 2, 2018 at 10:45
Hello sir,my question is unlocking the ds260 form more than one time has any problem? Please help me.
April 2, 2018 at 14:28
No problem.
April 3, 2018 at 08:44
Namaste sir
i received wellcome letter of sponser via email but no signature of sponser . Is signatur compulsay on wellcome letter ?
April 3, 2018 at 14:06
Yes
April 3, 2018 at 15:39
Hi,is it my sponsor sending my affidavit to the embassy or I’m the one taking it there during my interview?
April 3, 2018 at 16:03
You take it to the interview.
April 4, 2018 at 05:06
Hello Brit, thanks so much for all your efforts for DV winners. Please can you send the link for your page where successful winners share their interview experiences?
April 4, 2018 at 16:02
You have to learn how to use the search!
https://britsimonsays.com/interview-experience-stories/
April 7, 2018 at 07:57
Hi BritSimon, we have written the embassy for extension for interview. Our interview is schedule for April 12,2018. The embassy up to present has not reply us. What can we do
April 7, 2018 at 16:32
I don’t know – my advice is typically to attend the interview as scheduled.
April 8, 2018 at 13:38
Hi,when I was filling the ds260 form out of three persons I only fill my son & I & my husband wil b don’t later due to not enough money.we are scheduled for interview this month,will it be a problem if we dont do my husband form before the interview?
April 8, 2018 at 13:47
It might cause a problem. They may wonder how you will support yourself without your husband.
Also – if you don’t get your husband processed for a GC through the DV process, it will take around 2 years to sponsor him later.
April 8, 2018 at 13:54
In that case can the child & I do the medical & go for the interview? Because on the form we put he will follow later
April 8, 2018 at 14:23
You can do that – I am just advising that there is increased risk and that it is an unwise idea.
April 8, 2018 at 14:57
Hi sir pls still be considered if i have no one living in US or is there any suggestions or recommendations for me?
April 8, 2018 at 15:03
It is not a requirement to have a relation in the USA.
April 8, 2018 at 15:49
Hi brit thanks for ur help i got permission to get visa and they give me yellow clour leater which is send to my sponsor but A number and dos case id is not given to me so how can i get this numbers?
Thanks
April 8, 2018 at 15:52
When you get your visas, all the needed information will be there.
April 15, 2018 at 18:03
Hello Mr. Brit .
I’m waiting for an interview DV. I have been out of status 142 days in USA. Is it gonna be a problem or cause for refusing a visa ?
April 15, 2018 at 22:28
If you are processing your DV outside of the USA, then no.
April 17, 2018 at 11:46
Please what is the grading requirement or pass mark to qualify for interview in dv lottery system
April 17, 2018 at 16:01
It varies by country – some embassies publish their requirements, but generally speaking it is the level of education needed to enter a US University – which is usually achieved by 18.
April 20, 2018 at 19:43
HI Brits sorry for my bad English,my case number is AF24XXX,i have been schedule for interview but i can’t speak English well,my mother tongue is Amharic So can i use my mother tongue to communicate with co at the interview.
thank you for your help
April 20, 2018 at 19:47
They expect English. If Amharic is the local language they will have translators, but you should try and speak English as much as possible.
April 23, 2018 at 11:56
I’m from Liberia,where can I pay my visa fee
April 23, 2018 at 14:02
If you are approved you get instructions on the final fee with the visas.
May 5, 2018 at 11:20
Thanks a lot for guiding me through,i got my visa…
On my package there’s a paper that says I need to pay $220 so am I paying before leaving or wen I get there?
May 5, 2018 at 14:17
Either way.
May 9, 2018 at 13:33
Hello sir, can i immediately start processing my documents when the VB is release that includes my case Number, or i have to wait until the 2NLS is sent? I mean the police clerance and others.
May 9, 2018 at 14:08
It is up to you.
May 9, 2018 at 21:18
thanks for this blog i am really enjoying it
my intervew is next month and i have been rally scared.
sir, pls my wife is the principal applicant, as at the time she played, we were not married, but we are applying together now, will there be any problem?
May 9, 2018 at 21:36
No – not as long as the marriage is genuine and she has correctly followed instructions.
May 10, 2018 at 03:00
Hey Brit,
Me and my wife have interview on 29th this month, she is the main applicant. We were about to take photos for out medical and for our interview appointment, I have a photo from around 2 years back in a soft version, can I use that?
Ps: there is no any change in my look and I used that same photo for MY own application form for dv in november 2016.
May 10, 2018 at 03:07
Take new photos.
May 12, 2018 at 03:08
Thank You Brit. I did.
Can we travel to USA separately, as I work and she doesn’t maybe she can travel before me then I will go in a 1-2 months period? She is the main applicant
May 12, 2018 at 03:29
Yes she can go ahead of you.
May 12, 2018 at 03:49
Hlw sir,,
what are the necessary document that we need to take in interview in copule cases….
does both of our husband and wife need to do medical test ??
May 12, 2018 at 03:54
Please read the instructions.
May 15, 2018 at 00:38
Gd day and thanks for your vast knowledge and experience in helping humanity.
If my family and l are selected for DV lottery, is it possible we stay behind in US on B1/B2:visa to commence the Greencard processing, as we are travelling on a visit to US few weeks after DV result confirmation.
Thanking you in anticipation of your cooperation while looking forward to hearing from you.
May 15, 2018 at 02:35
No.
May 15, 2018 at 02:43
Sir,
Do i need sponsorship from US. ?
How to answer below questions ?, if i don’t know anyone in US
“Where will you live in the USA?”
“Who will you live with in the USA?”
“What is your relationship with the people you will live with?”
Will i be rejected?
Thanks in Advance
May 15, 2018 at 03:18
Read this – https://britsimonsays.com/all-about-public-charge-affidavit-of-support-i-134/
May 15, 2018 at 04:10
Very Helpful Thank you sir
May 16, 2018 at 14:33
Please I will go for a spouse interview next month I have all the required document except my marriage photos which I lost them when I was relocating please what should I say when I get dere
May 16, 2018 at 16:22
I have no idea – I don’t have your photos!
May 27, 2018 at 17:27
Hello,
In 2017. I got the USA turist visa for 10 years , reason for going there I mentioned in the embassy to visit my son. He got to US in 2014. with J1 visa, and from then he is still in US without status. This year I got selected for DV 2019, in the application I didnt put my 2 sons because they are older than 21 years . I wanted to ask if in DS 260 form I need to put my 2 kids and am I going to be disqualified because my son in USA has no status ? Thank you so much.
May 28, 2018 at 04:45
Their status doesn’t affect you. Follow the form instructions.
June 6, 2018 at 04:29
is the intial photo use upon submitting the Dv entry consider more the the recently taken one?
June 6, 2018 at 04:36
I don’t know what you mean.
June 6, 2018 at 04:57
ok. if the photo use to play DV is differ in facial appearance from the recent taken photos for documentation will there be an issue
June 6, 2018 at 14:09
Maybe.
June 8, 2018 at 09:08
Hey BirtSimon,
Can I know normaly how many days they take to give final results
June 8, 2018 at 14:08
Make your question clear
June 15, 2018 at 20:56
Hello brit,the VB for july was 38,000,then why for August we are seeing 21,325?
June 15, 2018 at 21:39
AF is not the same as EU.
June 16, 2018 at 09:31
Sorry brit,my question was not clear. I mean the VB for July was 38,000 for af,then why we are seeing 21,325 for August?Please don’t cheak me up.
June 16, 2018 at 13:10
Are you talking about Egypt? There was already a country exception for Egypt – and there still is.
https://britsimonsays.com/read-visa-bulletin/
June 16, 2018 at 13:30
Hi i want to know if the person i will be staying with relocated from the previous address i entered whilst filling the form will that be a problem in my interview
June 16, 2018 at 13:35
No
June 17, 2018 at 21:27
Hello
my name is Mohammed Amine i’m from Algeria …. i realised i made a mistake while writing my name … i was in a hurry i wrote Mohamed (with only one M) instead of Mohammed (double M) and ‘i’m really worried about this … is it gonna make a problem the day of my interview ?!
June 18, 2018 at 03:34
No
June 20, 2018 at 01:12
Hello …
again it’s amine From algeria … ive heard that the day of the interview at the embacy they will ask to bring some extra documents … like someone living in the usa must fill an application says that he is ready to sponsor and he will be responsable when the new immigrant get there until his/her green card is ready ….
this only happens with algerians and some few other arabic countries ….. i just need to know if ther’s any other way to avoid this because i don’t know anyone from the sates and i’m still looking for someone to give me an address
June 20, 2018 at 04:42
This explains.
https://britsimonsays.com/all-about-public-charge-affidavit-of-support-i-134/
June 20, 2018 at 08:05
Hi Sir,
What effect will it cause a person more than 3 times and was lucky to win in of the name use during 2018 DV lottery program registration? Will he be disqualified for multiple registrations or not?
June 20, 2018 at 14:44
I hope so.
June 29, 2018 at 13:46
Hello sir
i really don’t know anyone from the usa is there anything else i can do to get an address ? i’m getting lost and time is running out i really don’t know what to do
June 29, 2018 at 14:39
Ask a friend if they know someone they can trust.
June 29, 2018 at 17:41
Hi Simon
first I must say you should have an award for your help ( no flattering)
Second, I moved to another adress after i submitted the ds260, so shall i let them know? if yes when shall i do that, knowing that my interview is in this next august.
thank you
June 29, 2018 at 17:59
Since you are already scheduled, you just need to inform them at the interview.
July 1, 2018 at 07:04
Hi Brit can my name be attache with the photo I used to play DV to the Embassy meaning if I can identify my photo
July 1, 2018 at 14:26
On the back, yes
July 1, 2018 at 22:41
Hello brit,i submitted since October 2017.my cn is 34xxx but have not been schedule please advice sir.
July 1, 2018 at 23:21
https://britsimonsays.com/scheduling-concerns-in-af-region-for-dv2018/
July 3, 2018 at 16:49
when is the dead-end of sending the ds260
July 3, 2018 at 17:10
There is not a set deadline – but May of 2019 is probably about the latest sensible date for DV2019.
July 3, 2018 at 22:15
yes … deadline , i’m sorry .thank you so much