We have many DV2018 selectees with very basic questions. Let me try and address the most frequent ones here in the hope that people will read this. If you ask a question and I give you a link to this page, it is to indicate that your question can be answered by reading this page and using some common sense. Please use the links in the title at the top of this page for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and the DV lottery guide. There is LOTS of information available on my site – so a look through the FAQ and guide will take care of most questions.
By the way. VERY IMPORTANT. You can ask questions on any blog post I write. If you have to ask me a series of questions – please NUMBER the questions to make my work easier.
First – two links to help those still not able to check their entry:
https://britsimonsays.com/faq/checking-esc-page-check-without-mistakes/
And for those that cannot submit their DS260
https://britsimonsays.com/faq/ds260-case-number-doesnt-match-case-number/
Is there a deadline to submit my DS260?
There is no official deadline to submit your DS260. People will continue to submit DS260s for DV2018 cases well into 2018. Submissions as late as April or perhaps even May of next year will still get processed in time.
How long does it take to process the DS260?
Based on the past years (since the DS260 was introduced), we can be pretty confident in the following info.
The actual processing time of the DS260 is quite short – probably 3 to 4 weeks. However, because of the volume of DS260s that are received starting at the beginning of May, a backlog builds up very quickly. You can think of this as a queue. In the two past years, that queue or backlog has meant that DS260s were taking 4 to 5 months to process (obviously most of that time being spent waiting). So – for those that submit their DS260 in the first week or two after the initial draw, the processing time will be quite short. Then a backlog will build and processing times will build up to 4 or 5 month delay. Then, early next year, processing times will reduce again to being a few weeks.
Does every DS260 take the same time to process?
No. There is some background checks required on each case that vary according to the situation of the selectees. The precise details of the checks are not published, but we can guess they are mainly about ensuring security of the USA. That means they communicate with agencies and foreign governments about the details you provide on the DS260. Some countries co-operate with the USA, some don’t. In countries that don’t co-operate you can expect DS260 will take longer. So, some cases are very simple, and some not so simple. If a selectee was raised in Western Europe, works in an office and has never travelled to certain high risk countries we can expect the DS260 processing (once the case is ACTUALLY processed, not queued) to be quick. If on the other hand someone has travel history around certain countries in the middle East or lists their work as “Nuclear weapons specialist”, well they can expect the US government to take longer over those checks.
So – never assume that all DS260s submitted on the same day will complete processing on the same day. There will be variations.
When will I be interviewed? Is my number safe?
OK, first of all. Processing timing is mainly based on your case number, and where that number is ranked within each region. So – if you are case number 2000 in OC region for example (where the highest case number will probably be around 24XX) you are near the back of the line and can expect a long wait before being interviewed. However, that same number in AF region (where the highest case number could be 50,000 to 60000) would be very low. So “low or high” is relative within the region.
As it is very early in the year, I don’t currently know the highest case numbers in each region. Based on numbers I have seen the highest number in each region are at least these
AF 60XXX
EU 40XXX
AS 13XXX
SA 25XX
OC 26XX
So -= there is no need to ask me if your number is low or high. Compare your number to the highest numbers here – and apply some logical thinking.
Cases are called for interview in case number order, so a low number means the case could be interviewed earlier in the process *IF* the DS260 is processed.
HOWEVER, if a selectee with a low case number submits their DS260 late, it is possible their case will not be scheduled until a later month than their case number would suggest. No case will be scheduled unless the DS260 has been processed. In the case of someone with a low number who missed their “current” month because of DS260 backlogs, their case will be scheduled once the DS260 is processed. In some cases people might actually want to use this delay to cause a later interview (for instance if someone wants to get married prior to interview).
UPDATE: After this article was first published the government published data on how many selectees there are across regions. That allowed me to do some analysis, and I published some thoughts (INCLUDING NUMBERS THAT ARE VERY SAFE!) here: DV2018 Selectee Numbers
When will interviews start and how will I be told of my interview date?
No DV2018 interviews will happen before October 2017. DV2018 interviews will continue until September 30th 2018. So stop packing your bags. It’s a long process. Interview scheduled are notified in month batches about 6 weeks before the interview month. The notification is called the 2NL.
When will KCC send the first 2NLs?
The first 2NLs (the interview notification) for DV2018 will go out in late August. That will be for cases that have been processed AND are current for October. Then 2NLs will come in a monthly schedule, also late in each month. So – late in September for November interviews and so on.
When are the visa bulletins published?
The visa bulletins are published around the 8th to the 15th of each month. If you call KCC they will always respond that it is released on the 15th. They are not “late” until the 16th. Usually I get people lamenting “the sky is falling” and “why are they so late” around the 10th or 11th. That will happen every month – and no matter how many times I explain, people are impatient.
How do KCC schedule the cases?
Roughly speaking all interviews are spread out over the year, starting in October and ending the following September. KCC release numbers via the visa bulletin to say which case numbers can be interviewed. Check out this article to understand how to read the visa bulletin.
KCC will increase the number made current on each region at a pace that ensures they have enough interviews to match the embassy capacity during each month.
So – to take an example. If OC had a highest case number of 1000, we could roughly expect to see that number increase by 100 each month. However, due to DS260 backlogs (remember no case can be scheduled UNTIL the DS260 is processed), KCC might release a higher number to start with (for October and November for instance) and slow down later. So – we might see OC start at 200 in October, be 350 in November and then increase by 50 to 75 each month for a while.
The same thing will happen in each region. This effect is going to be particularly pronounced in AF region where selectees typically take a long time to submit their forms. So – AF will start with a high VB number. Many will rejoice and say how fast things are moving and then those same people will be confused when the pace decreases later on. I have tried to explain this many times, but people just don’t seem to understand the point. It ends up being mysterious and frustrating. So – people need to be ready to be patient.
You can look at the historical visa bulletin numbers from previous years to get an idea how things work. However, every year is different, so I would suggest only taking a look at DV2016 or DV2015 to try and anticipate when your number will be scheduled for interview. Please do that rather than asking me to predict your interview date. Use some judgment and common sense to allow me to spend my time on people that need help with more critical questions.
To encourage people to look for themselves I have taken the 2015 and 2016 numbers and plotted them onto charts. So – look for your number in your region and you can guess roughly when your case will be ready for interview.
December 17, 2017 at 08:46
Hi Brit. I submitted my DS260 in July (DV2018). I did not include my high school at the education section – just my University degree. My Number is EU14xxx which should be current in April 2018. Should I unlock my DS260 and add the high school to the form or leave it as it is and just present my high school transcript at the interview? I don’t want to be disqualified because I’m missing the high school from the form. Thank you in advance.
December 17, 2017 at 16:03
Yes you should unlock and add the education history.
January 3, 2018 at 10:19
Dear Ques9 , my case no- AF18xxx ,i issued july DS 260, can you think when my current back program?
December 28, 2017 at 07:34
Hi! Brit
I have those following questions :
1.how many times am I allowed to unlock my ds?
2.how many times are prohibited not to exceed to unlocking ds?
3.when I make like 5 times of unlocking will this affect my case?
Thank you
December 28, 2017 at 15:28
1. 976
2. 977
3. No
December 31, 2017 at 11:07
Hello Mr Brit how are you doing, please am a Ghanaian in Ghanaa,a DV2018 selectee, completed high school please can I do my processing in Togo and go for my interview over there God willing?
December 31, 2017 at 16:06
Your interview will be scheduled in the embassy where you live.
January 1, 2018 at 11:38
Hello Brit Happy New years, i had a question so when i submitted my DS-260 My Hometown Embassy Prishtina wasnt issuing Diversity Visa and wasnt working , so automatically the only option for the interview was Skopje so i choose that now , the embassy here in my hometown is issuing and processing diversity Visa , Should i email my embassy or KCC to change the interview location or just wait? 2. Does embassy matter that much in terms of actually getting the visa easier or no? Thank you so much
January 1, 2018 at 16:36
KCC will schedule your interview at the nearest embassy that processes immigrant visas. As for which is easier – that doesn’t matter since you don’t have a choice.
January 1, 2018 at 13:02
Dear Britsimon my case in not schedule till now but my father died so do I need unblock my case or what will be suitable process
January 1, 2018 at 16:29
No need to do anything.
January 3, 2018 at 03:43
Hi brits
Im suffering from heart bath
I continue take to medicine
Is cases affect my luck ? pls advice me thank you
January 3, 2018 at 06:08
No affect.
January 8, 2018 at 06:33
Hello Brit,
Thank you for helping everyone your blog,
Iam DV17 from Afica,working here in USA
My question is:
1-If i want to send money to my home country, can i send any amount of money like $5,000 at once or I need to split them? like 1000,0r 2000 when iam sending. 2Is there any restrictions to send money from here to home country in large qauntities?
3- if so,does it affect someone to get my citizenship?
waiting to hear from you.
Thank you.
Arthur.
January 8, 2018 at 15:06
That doesn’t matter to citizenship.
January 8, 2018 at 13:23
Dear Brit
thanks for your helping us in your great website , i just have question and would like to get your answer as you answered me before for different question ,
i am out of time to unlock my DS-260 due to schedule my appointment , but i been rejected for a tourist visa to USA before but i just notice now that i answer NO for the question ( have you ever been refuesd a U.S visa ) in DS-260 , in this case what shall i do in the interview ? . can i ask them to change the answer with giving the reason of rejection .
highly appreciate your effort as always …
thanks
January 8, 2018 at 14:44
It should not be a problem. Bring it up at the interview.
January 8, 2018 at 15:22
you make me feel relief .. thank you so much
January 8, 2018 at 16:05
I want for my interview i was put to administration processing after that they call us on phone to bring our passport for visa stamping and we were giving a white card they called it cheap, they said we should came Thursday, they started ask some question if i ever fought war before i said NO.. from then they said they will call us.
January 8, 2018 at 16:57
I wish I was.you ibrahim ,tell us more about interview on brits interview experience page,Congratulations
January 8, 2018 at 17:10
Good morning Brit,
Thank you for your reply,
1-Send money from here to my home coutriy in Africa in large quantities like $5,000 at once is okay there is no restrictions or i need to split in sending,
Thank you .
Waiting to hear from you again.
Arthur
January 8, 2018 at 17:56
I already answered. This is nothing to do with immigration/citizenship. So – make your own enquiries about restrictions, if any. I am not aware of any restrictions, but I have no need to send money to Africa.
January 8, 2018 at 17:48
Brit please answer my question did we have hope again of calling us again because they gave our passport to us back and the promise call us back..
January 8, 2018 at 17:58
I don’t know. You have to be patient.
January 8, 2018 at 23:22
Hello Britsimon.I really do appreciate all the help you are rendering to us all.May the good Lord continue to bless you. I have a worry please kindly help me as usual.I have a child with a boy but we are not married and we are no longer dating but he takes care of the child somehow. I have not told him that I won the lottery and intend taking the child with me.I intend telling him when my interview time reaches.
1)Does he need to give me any written document to show at the interview that he is okay with me traveling with the child?
2)in case he refuses that I shouldn’t go with the child, what can I do to make sure that I go with her?
Thanks for your usual kind response.
January 8, 2018 at 23:26
1. Possibly – it depends on custody procedures in your country.
2. You would need to get full custody.
January 9, 2018 at 00:32
Thanks very much Bri.I knew I could always count on u.
January 9, 2018 at 12:46
Hello Britt. I really appreciate you helping. I have some questions
1. I filled out the ds form i didn’t include my junior high school. I don’t know if that is required. If so then i will have to unlock the ds 260.
January 9, 2018 at 12:55
2. I have a university diploma which i indicated but am currently under taking some degree course at another University which i didn’t include. Should i u lock it and add it. Or i can bring that up when i have interview
January 9, 2018 at 14:55
If you are not scheduled, correct it. Your form should be accurate.
January 11, 2018 at 14:10
Okay thanks.
The junior high school should i add it.
2. Is Diploma the same as University no degree
January 11, 2018 at 14:52
You can decide – and I don’t know your education system.
January 11, 2018 at 14:55
Okay.
2. Is Diploma the same as University no degree
January 11, 2018 at 15:01
That was the second part of my answer.
January 10, 2018 at 16:06
Hi britsimon my problem is I missed my interview in nairobi on november because its hard to get out of my country(eritrea).my questions are
1.how to reschedule? because the web site they gave me isn’t allowing me to select date
2. If possible can I change the country of interview to Ethiopia if yes how
Thank you in advance.
January 10, 2018 at 16:44
1. For that you would need to contact the embassy and follow their direction.
2. You would contact the embassy in Ethiopia and get their agreement to process your case. Then you would contact the existing embassy and ask them to forward your case to Ethiopia.
You must understand that you have put your case at risk. Take the appropriate action soon, or you will lose your chance.
January 12, 2018 at 08:13
Hi brit; i successfully passed my interview thanks to you. I only jave one worry.
Am hearing trump wants to remove dv lottery program, my worry is i already recieved the visaz but if he cancels it before entering USA. Will we still be able to enter USA?
January 12, 2018 at 15:30
Yes
January 14, 2018 at 17:03
Thank very much Brit Simon.what will be our faith as we are waiting for our visas for this year? will it be giving to us?
please explain to us he means that no others draw or what?
January 15, 2018 at 05:58
If you have a question, you must make the question clear.
January 12, 2018 at 09:44
Hi brit,is the VB out yet?just checking I know its the 15th yet.
January 12, 2018 at 15:24
I post when it is released.
January 12, 2018 at 12:16
Hi britsimon sir, I got my visa but there is “Class A or B (TB) Req. ATTN of USPHS at POE” written on visa. I had to take sputum test during medical examination.
1. Could that “Class A or B (TB) Req. ATTN of USPHS at POE” written on visa cause denial when i go to poe? I’m worried
2. If my sputum test was positive, i couldn’t attend the interview, right sir?
3. If my medical was not fit, would I get visa?
January 12, 2018 at 15:04
It is fine. They may ask you to take some steps once you enter the USA.
January 14, 2018 at 13:41
Hello Mr Brit how is it?Please I had a problem when I was filling my DS260,1.what is kcc number
2.How can I know if my application has been submitted. This is the reason why am asking you these questions because at the last part of the form where you will be asked to click on the sign and submitt application button,I clicked on it but there was this column that demands kcc number but because I didn’t know of it I entered case number but the feedback was invalid KCC number so I want to know if the application has been submitted without entering the KCC number.if it is needed what should I do.
January 14, 2018 at 16:17
I don’t know what you mean by a KCC number.
A submitted form says “completed”
January 14, 2018 at 18:29
Thanks sooo much,I mean KCC case number at the last part of the DS260 form just before the sign and submit button.
January 15, 2018 at 06:01
Again – I don’t know what you mean.
January 15, 2018 at 09:22
Hi Brit ,please sup with the visa bulletin…today is 15th
January 15, 2018 at 14:48
Patience.
January 16, 2018 at 08:59
Hi Brit today is 16th and we haven’t heard and seen anything about Visa bulletin…what is happening please..we are worried pls
January 16, 2018 at 16:54
https://britsimonsays.com/why-is-the-vb-late/
January 16, 2018 at 13:16
Hi Brit. I was a selectee for dv2018 but I don’t have my ‘A’ level GCE certificate with me (lost). It is my highest qualification. I have been struggling to get a reprint but it’s taking so long. This has actually prevented me from submitting because it was required to be attached. I am worried, it seems time is not on my side.
1) What can you advice me to do now.
2)Should I go ahead and submit the form without the qualification and hopefully present it on the interview date(that’s if I obtain the reprint).
Thank you
January 16, 2018 at 16:42
Submit your DS260 and get the reprint.
January 16, 2018 at 18:01
Have they congress had decided to end DV Lottery?
January 16, 2018 at 18:06
No!
January 16, 2018 at 18:23
In my case i want for my visa CO said i have name check Problem They said they will call me as soon as they are finish, what does that means?
How long does it take for the process to resolved?
January 16, 2018 at 18:26
The time varies from a few weeks to a few months.
January 16, 2018 at 13:22
Hi Brit
Is every applicant eligible for visa interview.. ?
January 16, 2018 at 16:43
No. At some point they will run out of visas.
January 16, 2018 at 13:22
Hi Brit. Rhoda again !!!! Alternately , can I give away my position to another person to enter and submit their details than to waste this opportunity…..
January 16, 2018 at 16:43
No
January 17, 2018 at 08:23
If visas are out of stock , what will happen to the remaining applicants ? A carry forward to next dvlottery year ?
January 17, 2018 at 14:45
No! No visas. The end.
January 17, 2018 at 10:28
Hi Briton,
I have submitted ds260 , i do want to know if my application would be delayed if my relative didn’t filled IV so far.
Thanks
January 17, 2018 at 14:58
No
January 17, 2018 at 16:53
Hey Brit, is there a way to get ur file expedited and go to the enbassy before my case number becomes current in order to avoid aging out
January 17, 2018 at 17:41
Again, No.
January 18, 2018 at 19:29
Hi Brit, does HIV qualify as an important disease for public health in the United States? Should I refer to that in the information on my DS-260?
January 18, 2018 at 19:42
Please read the FAQ
January 19, 2018 at 03:13
hello, brit, i have been sselected 2018 dv lottery program but my problem is i dont have affidavit of suport how can i going to do ?
January 19, 2018 at 03:27
Bot all embassies rely on that.
https://britsimonsays.com/all-about-public-charge-affidavit-of-support-i-134/
January 19, 2018 at 07:29
Hi dear.
I live in vancouver since I applied for DV but in the first letter they chose Montreal location for us and in form 260 I changed to Vancouver again.
Do you think they ask us to go interview to Montreal or Vancouver?
thanks
January 19, 2018 at 15:08
Montreal.
January 19, 2018 at 15:45
Hi Britsimon, I am Ibrahim from Liberia. thank very much for ur comments, been ff. Here is my question: my wife and i did the interview and put on AP. with in 2wks we’re called to carry our passports and were issued d visa chip to be pickup on jan. 4, 2018. As we went 4 d pickup, d visa was not given and a man asked me about 8 war fashion questions n handed to us d passports, that we will be called. what do u think is d problem or does means denial?
January 19, 2018 at 17:21
I don’t know. Does your status on CEAC say AP?
January 20, 2018 at 08:07
Hi Brit i submitted my ds 2017 june and upto now no responce.Its 7 months past now..My case number is 2018AF37921..Could my case still be at KCC?
January 20, 2018 at 13:57
Cases are interviewed by number order. Your case is not ready for interview yet – and won’t be for some months. Patience.
January 23, 2018 at 16:51
yes says AP
January 23, 2018 at 17:20
Then they decided your case needs further checking before they can decide. AP times vary – I cannot predict when that will end.
January 20, 2018 at 08:44
Hellp Simon, I have a question. I have submitted my DS260 months ago, how would I know if it’s already processed or currently being processed? My case number being EU10XXX, my interview Date is coming up in March so I’m a bit nervous. Thank you in advance for your reply
January 20, 2018 at 13:58
Wait to see if you get the 2NL for March.
January 21, 2018 at 04:06
Hi Brit,
How much dollars can we take to USA ( maximum limit) ?
I am from Nepal.
January 21, 2018 at 04:20
In cash? $10,000 per person – but more if you transfer.
January 21, 2018 at 04:51
Yes. In cash. So for two people, its 20000 dollars maximum.
Thank you Brit.
January 21, 2018 at 06:21
Hi Brit,
if you don’t meet the $ 10,000 bank statement, will they deny the visa? Which is the least amount and how long is it supposed to have stayed in the bank account? Thanks
January 21, 2018 at 17:10
There is not a finite number for the amount or time.
January 22, 2018 at 04:18
Hi dear.
I’m living in Canada since 2008 and I lived in Germany from 2002 to 2008 and lived in my country from 1978 to 2002.
Do I need provide police certificates from my country/Germany and Canada?
Thanks.
January 22, 2018 at 15:49
???
January 22, 2018 at 16:52
PATIENCE!
January 22, 2018 at 16:53
You should read the instructions (it is obvious you haven’t).
January 22, 2018 at 11:36
Hello Brit! I had my interview last week and they said everything was fine they took our passports and told us to go and collect them this week.but they also said our medical reports have problems some pages are missing they will contact the hospital themselves..my worry is that is it possible if they change their mind and refuse to give us visa?
January 22, 2018 at 14:45
The visa is only certain once it is in your hand.
January 22, 2018 at 16:19
Greetings Friend; reviewing the Ds I realize that there is a difference in the dates of housing between my wife and me, for example she has October 2014 until November 2016 and I have November 2014 until November 2016. Would you recommend unlocking the form and correcting that error? I would greatly appreciate your response.
January 22, 2018 at 16:57
No need to unlock.
January 23, 2018 at 20:17
Hi Brit, I thank you for your endless help. I received an email for interview schedule today. I found that one of my child’s name has spelling error. When i check the submitted DS-260, it has same error. The correct one is the first form that i submitted for DV draw. What shall i do now to correct the spelling error prior to interview.
With best regards,
January 23, 2018 at 21:44
You probably can’t change it now. Just bring it up to the CO in the interview to make the change. It is not a problem.
January 25, 2018 at 06:05
Hello Brit, is DV lottery already cancelled for good ???
January 25, 2018 at 17:03
No
January 25, 2018 at 12:10
Hi Brit,
I have submitted DS-260, i wrote that i was vaccinated but i do not posses any evidence to prove it. Now i’m not sure that i got vaccinated. Should i unblock Ds and change it !!!
January 25, 2018 at 17:11
No need.
January 25, 2018 at 13:06
How many subject to I v to pass to meet the educational requirements
January 25, 2018 at 17:14
Varies by embassy – and I don’t keep a note of every embassy.
January 25, 2018 at 16:50
Hello Brit,
I just received an email from KCC, saying that our appointment at Montreal has been scheduled (dv-2018).
1.Do I have to confirm our apointment? It does not mention anything of such nature. On the other hand, the email says “please notify the office listed if you cannot keep the appointment”.
2. Is it a good idea to call them and ask about confirmation?
Thanks Marek
January 25, 2018 at 16:53
1. No. You now follow instructions.
2. No need.
January 25, 2018 at 17:28
Thank you Brit.
Marek
January 25, 2018 at 23:25
Hello Sir, I am a successful candidate dv2018 and the Trump wants to reform immigration with a new system. I want an answer. Please, if Congress approves and applies this bill, does it affect the dv 2018 ?
January 25, 2018 at 23:49
No.
January 29, 2018 at 17:24
tank you and dv 2019
February 1, 2018 at 15:29
what is name Check? on DV process because i want 4 my visa they said we are under going that process they ask me a war fashion question..
January 31, 2018 at 12:00
Hi Brit, we’ve a EUR24XXX case number so based on statistics you’ve shared, we may get our interview schedule somewhere Apr-May. In the meantime, we’ll have a new baby beginning of April’18. Assuming we should only make changes after the baby is born, do you see any issues as we may have been scheduled by that time and wont be able to make changes to DS260?
January 31, 2018 at 14:56
You will have to contact the embassy to add the baby since you will already be scheduled.
February 1, 2018 at 22:45
Hi Brit,
i am the Winner of dv 2018 and i live in italya
the nearest embassy to be interviewed is napal( italya) and while filling my ds-260 i choose to be interviewd in napal but kcc scheduled my interview addis abeba (ethiopia) . can i ask them to forward my case to napal . if i do that may i lose my chance. what can you advice me to do.
thanyou
February 2, 2018 at 00:14
You can change the interview location, but there will be some delay and risk. You would contact the preferred embassy and ask them to accept your case and when they could schedule you. Then you ask the current embassy to transfer the case.
February 5, 2018 at 12:56
Hi Lemelem,I am also DV lottery 2018 winner from Ethiopia But currently studying in Italy.Is it possible to contact you personally so that we can exchange some information.Thank you
February 3, 2018 at 11:01
Hi Simon.I have a question.As far as I can understand my case number EU338XX. It will not be invited for an interview. Can you help me with my problem. What can you say for my number.
February 3, 2018 at 17:00
“Wait and see” is the best response.
February 5, 2018 at 13:21
Hi Nori, How you come in this conclusion?
February 5, 2018 at 13:56
When I see these number that I consider so much smaller than my number , saying they will not be invited, i feel like I should not even think about it.
February 3, 2018 at 11:52
Hello Mr. Simon
Thanks to you now I have 2NL for march Interview.
I confused on this
1. when I register for schedule online appointment the site says the case is not ready but when I check the CEAC my case is ready. tell me please what I am going to do?
2. can I schedule a medical examination before I register?
tedy from Ethiopia
thank you again
February 3, 2018 at 16:59
1. Wait 1 week
2. Yes
February 3, 2018 at 13:38
hi Tedy
1. I am also from Ethiopia for March interview. I couldn’t register online I think it is better to wait.
2. You can schedule a medical examination as I did.
February 3, 2018 at 14:15
thanks bro
February 5, 2018 at 11:50
Hi Mr.Britsimon hope you are fine
My Question is : I contact the Embassy of Djibouti where my case is Scheduled and asked them to reschedule my case and they write to me : there is no need to contact us. Simply complete a new medical exam when you arrive in Djibouti, and we will reschedule your case .so do they mean when i prepared even if its after the interview appointment date . Please clarify this statement Sir.
February 5, 2018 at 15:29
I don’t know their procedures – follow their instructions.
February 6, 2018 at 05:17
OK . If i fail to appear Interview at the date Scheduled does it mean my case is terminated or I have another chance during the Fiscal Year 2018 .
February 6, 2018 at 14:19
That is up to the embassy.
February 7, 2018 at 05:39
Hi Brit,my name is atta.I have been selected in the dv 2018.my birth cetificate is bearing the same date of birth I gave, my passport is also bearing the same date of birth.But the problem is my school rsult slip has it reduced by a day.That is instead of 12 dec, 1990, it has it 11 dec, 1990 which is a mistake.will that affect me?
February 7, 2018 at 14:10
No
February 7, 2018 at 20:46
Hello Brit,
Thanks for the very informative post. I’m currently in the United States but will return back to my home country this coming April. I’ve selected USCIS as my interview location on my DS-260 form. Does the location matter? If so, should I contact KCC and revise my selection?
Thanks!
Jasmin
February 7, 2018 at 21:40
The process to adjust status (inside the USA) and CP (outside the USA) is completely different. So – you have to decide which path you will go down (remembering when your case number is likely to be current).
If you had planned AOS, but now plan CP – yes you must inform KCC of the change.
February 7, 2018 at 22:34
Thanks for the heads up. Based on the historical visa bulletin numbers, I think my case number is likely to be current (AS8xxx) but this is just my guess. Would that be safe to wait a few months to inform KCC of the change? If not, I will inform KCC immediately.
Thanks!
February 7, 2018 at 22:39
Inform them as soon as you have made the change.