DV lottery guide
This presentation above should answer most questions for DV2016 applicants. You will find links to some important articles and a guide on completing your DS260.
I will update the presentation with additional detail as needed – so feel free to ask questions and give me feedback.
If you cannot see the version above please use this link to access the article directly.
January 17, 2019 at 12:48 am
Hi there,
I am a DV lottery winner for 2019 in the OCEANIA with a number just above 950. My question is, I just renewed my 01 visa so Im am lawfully in the USA with a non immigrant visa valid till late 2021. I am yet to do a DS_160 yet but I am unsure about whether to do consulate processing of AOS as the numbers seem to be going very slowly and im worried as AOS takes longer that it will expire before i have the greencard. Is it safer and quicker to do consulate processing over AOS, I just want to do which ever one is more likely to get me the GC , whatever cost is and considering using a lawyer so i dont mess this up.
January 17, 2019 at 3:53 am
1. Using a lawyer will typically make things worse. There is no need, and no advantage because they do not know the DV process.
2. AOS can be a bit “scary” because you must not go past September 30th. However, most AOS cases can be processed before the end of the year, especially when someone takes advantage of early filing.
3. CP is more straightforward, but you must do the whole process in your home country (medicals, interview then wait for the passport) so being out of the USA for some weeks can be problematic.
All you need to know about CP is in the official instructions/this site. If you want to go via AOS read the link below, especially the spreadsheet linked from the first post on that thread.
https://forums.immigration.com/threads/dv-2019-aos-only.337772/
February 1, 2019 at 7:18 pm
Hi,
I’m lawfully in the US with an F1 visa, I got selected for the DV 2019. My case number got current in November but due to some problems, I couldn’t file immediately. I was thinking for an adjustment but I just recently found that they can take really long so I’m considering changing that to CP instead. But the problem is, I’m taking classes this semester, one is online so I can handle that but the other one is in class. And I’m not sure about the interview dates and the amount of time that I’ll have to spend in my home country. Can you please suggest me something, or give me any ideas on how I might be able to work through this?
February 1, 2019 at 10:38 pm
What case number do you have?
February 23, 2019 at 6:26 pm
Hi, thank you for your response.
My case number is AS644.
Sorry for the late response, apparently, I hadn’t subscribed, so I didn’t get the notification.
February 23, 2019 at 6:29 pm
Also, I changed it to CP, so they changed my interview location. I had submitted my DS-260 right when the results were out. How long do you think will it take for the DS-260 to process? Like when will they send me the second letter.
Thanks a ton for taking the trouble!
February 23, 2019 at 7:28 pm
It can take a month or two after you submit your DS260 and documents to be scheduled. And with CP you will have to be in your country for around 3 weeks as a minimum (enough to have the medical and then wait for your passport). If you get AP that delay after interview will be longer.
March 11, 2019 at 6:20 pm
I just found out that I have to scan and send kcc the documents first so that they can schedule my interview. So I’m assuming my interview will be around May or June? With the current volume of visa being granted, doing think it seems fairly positive? Thank you!
March 11, 2019 at 11:22 pm
You just found out about the documents? My last reply mentioned them, as do the official instructions. Please read them.
March 12, 2019 at 3:28 am
Hi Brit,
I was aware that I have to scan and send the documents but I didn’t know if it was before or after the interview was scheduled. Also the instruction on the official page said that kcc would send an email asking for the documents (scan copies) but I didn’t receive any such email. 😕
Any suggestions? Would really appreciate your help. Honestly I’m so clueless about this.
I did email them again though asking them to send me a list of documents I need to send them and further process if any.
March 12, 2019 at 12:51 pm
You will not be scheduled until you scan and send the documents. So do that. Or read the FAQ.
January 31, 2019 at 8:30 am
I am winner of dv 2019.I was unmarried at that time and I have submitted all my documents and I have also got notification from KCC already. But now I am married.
Can I reopen it so that I can submit my wife’s document too? My case number is 2019AS60**.
January 31, 2019 at 2:08 pm
You can ask KCC to unlock and explain why.
February 7, 2019 at 9:25 am
Hi Britt,
I’m lawfully in the US with an F2 visa and my spouse with an F1 our daughter it’s a US Citizen and I got selected for the DV 2019.
My case number is 2019SA000010**, I filled out my DS 260 letting the KCC know that I would like to go for an adjustment of status (AOS), so I went to the ceac website to see my case number status and it says that the case its at the Nacional de Visas (NVC), but when I get into the visa center there are some instructions that say if you are applying for an AOS please notify the NVC and do not ay the fees for the visa center, so in your experience, Should I wait till I get my 2NL? or Should I contact the NVC?
Thanks in advance for your time and constant support with this website.
God bless ya, my friend.
February 7, 2019 at 2:08 pm
Ignore everything it says on CEAC under NVC status. Just follow the procedure for AOS.
The procedure is best described on the link below, with a full guide linked from post 1 on that thread.
https://forums.immigration.com/threads/dv-2019-aos-only.337772/
February 21, 2019 at 12:31 am
Hi, do you know if the DHL confirmation page has a bar code or just the general info about my case? . I am trying to send out the docs to the embassy and the DHL agent is asking for a confirmation slip or letter. The one I have has the case #, passport # and the date of the interview but not a bar code.
February 21, 2019 at 12:37 am
I don’t know.
March 15, 2019 at 7:13 am
Hi Brit
There is kind of delay can see in AS region about document submission than last few months . Why is it stuck situation still now ….And this month any one doesnt receive mail for document submission why is that
PLS GIVE YOUR idea
Thanks
March 15, 2019 at 3:22 pm
People need to STOP focussing on the email. FORGET THE EMAIL. Just use some common sense and submit the documents at the appropriate time.