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.
May 13, 2017 at 07:01
Hello Brit
So you mean regardless of the passport error in my place of birth (BORAME) I can still use the correct one which is (BORAMA) for the DS260, and for the rest of documents! but will that be seen as a fraud by the embassy or it will be just considered minor error? little bit worried about this!
Thanks
May 13, 2017 at 13:49
I answered already. Make sure you click REPLY to keep your comments together.
May 13, 2017 at 13:36
hello simon i have been trying to complete the DS 260 form for over a week now and it keeps getting timed out and i have to enter the info in the entire section all over because its doesnt save incomplete sections how do i prevent this from happening because i would like to send in my info already to register so i dont get left behind please.
May 13, 2017 at 13:55
Make sure all other browser windows are closed. Then make sure you save as you go.
May 13, 2017 at 14:16
ive been trying to save and it only saves a complete block at a time and usually it times out before i can.Is there a limit to the number of times i sign on to complete the data on the form please
May 13, 2017 at 15:41
You can save each page. No limit on saves.
It times out when you have several browser windows open.
May 13, 2017 at 14:29
Dear sir I’m shanti from srilanka my husband won the dv 2018 this year his CN AS201800001xxx including me and my 2years son ! But my husband worrying about the past mistake done from UK he calim asylum in UK 2011 his case was rejected he become overstay until 2014 July and he got caught by home office and got removed or deported from U.K. 2014 Nov with travel document he had no passport he can get police clearance certificate from U.K. He has no criminal records anything he only deported for overstay after his case fail !
he is think if apply for pcc in U.K. will show my asylum and overstay from there ,is it true?
Dear sir give us best solutions if we apply to usa they will reject us?
If we tell the truth to usa embassy what will they do?
Or shall we withdraw the dv lottery is safe for us?
I’m waiting for good answers if anyone have experience much help to us thank you sir sorry about my English I’m just now learning !
May 13, 2017 at 15:40
I don’t know if that will show. Apply for it and find out.
You always tell the truth.
May 18, 2017 at 07:45
Hi Shanthi in my case my U.K. Visa got refused due to a bank statement that I submit. But once I got the refusal letter I voluntary return to Sri Lanka . My dv case number is quite high Over 12000 . I was looking for a answer to my situation but still didn’t find a real solution. I am going to explain the real situation if I get a interview . Will you be able to update your situation to me the I would know weather to go ahead with my application or not , if you can please send me some contact details
May 13, 2017 at 15:28
dear brit ,
I am newly married a girl that won dv lottery 2018 and she is 18 yrs old , we want to send ds 260 form will they accept us? is the age of 18 acceptable?
thank you
May 13, 2017 at 15:36
No problem if she meets the education/work experience requirement
May 13, 2017 at 16:49
Brit How can i remove previous Added Applicant in my DS260
thank you
May 13, 2017 at 21:46
You cannot.
May 15, 2017 at 10:23
please what can i do becouse Due to the error my Ds260 added one person as Aplicant and i want to remove help me
May 15, 2017 at 13:13
You cannot remove applicants once added.
May 13, 2017 at 19:46
Dear Sir,
Regarding the secondary school studies, in ds260 form, the difference between the “date of attendance from” and “date of attendance to” should be 12 years or 3 years.
Thank you.
May 13, 2017 at 21:23
Whatever is accurate!!
May 13, 2017 at 21:31
Dear Sir,
One more question, I have a position in a university from 1991 to 2007. However, from 2001-2004 I was accompany my wife (on leave vacation) in other country without a job. Then I returned back to my country and worked from 2005 till 2007.
Should I explain these details in the ds260 employment section or just write working in my university 1991-2007.
Thank you once again.
May 14, 2017 at 08:23
Dear Sir,
One more question please, I have a position in a university from 1991 to 2007. However, from 2001-2004 I was accompany my wife (on leave vacation) in other country without a job. Then I returned back to my country and worked from 2005 till 2007.
Should I explain these details in the ds260 employment section or just write working in my university 1991-2007.
Thank you once again.
May 14, 2017 at 15:48
Your choice.
May 13, 2017 at 22:52
Dear Sir,
I’m one of the selectees in AS region. I’d like to ask you how I can pay fee to NVC before completing the DS-260 as I got the instruction from DV selectee web but I still can’t know how I should I start with the first step to NVC.
And one more can I start the process of sending DS 260 from now or need to wait until Oct?
Best regard,
NARA
May 14, 2017 at 04:46
There are no fees paid to NVC – the only fees are paid at the embassy on the day of interview.
May 13, 2017 at 23:15
Hello Britsimon
Am from Ghana a university graduate (2016)and i have been selected for the 2018Dv lottery,my problem is my passport got expired June 2016 and i have put in an entry to renew it , hopefully will have it 2nd week of june 2017 or earlier, 1. is there a time limit on submitting the DS260? 2. My case number is 2018AF0001XXXX can you kindly tell me how long it will take for my case to be processed for an interview? 3. what documents must the one i will be going to stay with(sponsor) in the US send to me before am schedule for the interview if my ds260 form is processed? Thank you.
May 14, 2017 at 04:44
1. No.
2. https://britsimonsays.com/dv2018-basic-questions/
3. britsimonsays.com/all-about-public-charge-affidavit-of-support-i-134/
May 14, 2017 at 18:30
Hi Brit Thank You for all the help … i was wondering … what does it mean “your case is current” … is it the month by which you’re case number is available or the month before it? … thanks again
May 14, 2017 at 20:38
Or … according to CSPA calculations i am protected until April 2018 does that mean i should get an interview before April 2018 Or in April 2018 is fine too? …. and is it a dead end if my interview is after April 2018?
May 15, 2017 at 01:02
All of April. ON May 1 it is over. No flexibility. So you need a lowish case number and a fast DS260 submission.
May 15, 2017 at 01:18
Month your interview can happen
May 23, 2017 at 15:44
Dear BritSimon
1. I was wondering can i reside at a different address from my Sponsor’s
2. How does an early Ds 260 affect a Visa availability?
May 23, 2017 at 15:46
Dear BritSimon
Is it possible to reside at an address different form your sponsors? And also How does an early Ds 260 affect your visa availability?
January 17, 2018 at 06:10
Hey Brit, I was wondering is there any way to have an expedited process so u can go to the embassy before ur visa is current to avoid aging out?
January 17, 2018 at 14:37
No,
May 14, 2017 at 17:45
Where can I find the list of documents to take to the interview the embassy in Ethiopia I am at the website and could not find the list of requirements to the interview please send me a link if you could find it????
May 15, 2017 at 01:19
Check the link on the selected letter and read all the instructions.
May 14, 2017 at 18:55
Dear Brit ..
I’ve been selected in the DV lottery for this year , but i applied for the eDV sooooo late ( In the last two days ) so i got a long case number ” 2018AS00009XXX ” . I’ve read a lot of what you wrote in this page ( It helped me alot Thanx ) but i still have two silly questions if you may :
1- I forgot my email which i’ve used to submit my eDV because i broke my phone which contain everything , is that a problem??
2- As you can see i have a long case number and i expect that i’ll have an interview in Jul or Aug but i’m worried a little bit about one thing. Is there is a chance that i won’t get an interview because of my long case number (if the visa available were out or something like that ) .. i’ll really appreciate if you answered this question and thank you..^__^
May 15, 2017 at 01:17
1. No
2. Yes there is some risk
May 14, 2017 at 19:28
Dear Brit
My girlfriend has been selected for dv2018 lottery, we are in long relationship, 6 years as we can prove it through pictures, trips etc so we are getting married to go in US together as it is required, i wanted to ask you do we need a guarantee from US?
Thank you
May 15, 2017 at 01:15
I don’t know what you mean.
May 15, 2017 at 15:49
Sorry if i was unclear
I heard from other people that we need a guarantee from a friend or a family member to guarantee for us that he will sponsor us in US or something like this.
May 15, 2017 at 16:26
https://britsimonsays.com/all-about-public-charge-affidavit-of-support-i-134/
May 14, 2017 at 19:44
Hi Brit,
I got this message when i tried to Sign and Submit my DS-260 from ” The case number you entered does not match the case number that you entered at Sign In.”
May 15, 2017 at 01:11
https://britsimonsays.com/dv2018-basic-questions
May 15, 2017 at 02:54
Hello BritSimon,
I made a mistake when i started the form DS-260, i added more applicant like 2, and i can’t remove OR change what should i do i wanna remove it? Thanks
May 15, 2017 at 05:49
Hello Brit
Is the required address that my green card will be sent to and the affidavit of support from the sponsor for the green card lottery winner should be the same or no matter if they are different?
Thanks
May 15, 2017 at 13:28
Doesn’t matter.
May 15, 2017 at 12:37
hello Brit
My case number is 2018AF0001XXXX, 1. is that a long case number? 2. is there a chance that i will get an interview?
May 15, 2017 at 13:07
Read the article above.
May 15, 2017 at 15:37
Helo sir, am a Cameroonian an o level holder, with a TOEFL certificate presently working as aviation security in Dubai for two years am I qualified to play the Canadian lottery
May 15, 2017 at 16:28
I don’t know anything about the Canadian lottery. For the USA lottery – yes probably.
May 15, 2017 at 17:44
Under wat situation/s is unlocking a ds260 declined???
May 15, 2017 at 22:05
Only if the case is scheduled.
May 15, 2017 at 18:21
Dear Brit
Which of the following good to submit the DS260 of my child regarding the document type since he doesn’t have passport yet?
1. To put my passport number for him
2. Just to select the ‘other travel document’ and present his passport at the time of interview?
Thanks in advance
May 15, 2017 at 22:02
Option 1
May 15, 2017 at 18:58
Hello Mr. Simon,
Thanks much for your advises and assistance. I have been selected for DV2018. I am from Afghanistan and my case number is 2018AS000129XX. I have already sent my DS260 forms. I know that I have a high case number. However, given that I am from Afghanistan, which the monthly visa number usually remains current for. Do you think I have a high chance to be called for interview and receive DV visa? If so when do you anticipate my interview would be? Thank you very much again for your insight.
May 15, 2017 at 21:59
With your case number there is a lot of risk that you never get an interview. If you do get an interview it would be at the very end – August or September 2018.
May 15, 2017 at 20:49
I lived in the Netherlands 5 years ago. And at the end of my stay I made the criminal record certificate. i have not been in the Netherlands since then. Do you think the criminal record is still valid and I will prove I haven’t been there after I made the certificate? Or it can cause a problem for me in the interview?
Thank you very much
May 15, 2017 at 22:12
Most COs will accept the old police cert – but getting a new one avoids the risk that your CO doesn’t accept it.
May 16, 2017 at 05:41
I appriceite you great help , but this answer to be candid left me anxious. It is a long procedure to get a new one.
But when check the “lottery after selection” , I found the following note which support your first part of your comment but not the second part:
(Important: Police certificates expire after one year, unless the certificate was issued from your country of previous residence and you have not returned there since the police certificate was issued. If at the time of your interview the following three items are all true, you must bring a new police certificate to your visa interview:
– You are more than 16 years old;
-The police certificate submitted to NVC was obtained more than one year ago; and
– You still live in the country that issued the certificate.)
Is it fine?
May 16, 2017 at 19:26
I think you misunderstand. I am saying getting a new police cert is safer. So do that.
May 15, 2017 at 21:09
Hi Brit,
I start to fill up DS-260 form and reach a point where I have to fill up address in USA and I have none as I know nobody there and have no friends, relatives or sponsorts. What should I do next?
May 15, 2017 at 22:11
You can use any address for now – but at the interview you should have a real address of a friend that you can trust to receive your GC for you.
May 15, 2017 at 21:23
Dear Simon
When will I expect the 2NL and interview if I send my DS 260 this weekend. My case number is 2018AF000002XX?
May 15, 2017 at 22:07
Read the article above.
May 16, 2017 at 00:26
Hellow Mr brit,
I have won DV 2018 & my case. # is 2018AF00016… is it hign number?
Thanks
May 16, 2017 at 00:40
Your answer is in the article above.
May 16, 2017 at 03:56
Hi Simon,
I am currently in the US at university in Los Angeles with a one year OPT visa expiring July 2018. I opted for the USCIS change of status rather than interview in a foreign embassy. Is it easy to change my address for interview if I’m no longer in the US?
Secondly, I was born in Gibraltar (part of the UK) but am an Irish citizen, as are my parents. The us.gov website wasn’t too clear about how involved my Irish parents need to be for me to claim through them. Do I just show my Irish passport and theirs+birth certs or how does it work?
Many thanks,
Peter
May 16, 2017 at 04:14
First – are you a DV selectee? If yes – I assume your chose Ireland as your chargeability. To claim that, you will need to show proof that your Irish parents were only temporarily in Gib at the time of your birth. Is that correct?
Switching to CP takes a few months of processing time.
May 16, 2017 at 04:39
Thanks for the quick response. Yes, they were living and working there for a few years but never changed domicile or changed citizenship.
May 16, 2017 at 19:41
So your case hinges on being able to show the temporary nature of their stay in Gib. You will need to show proof about why they were there, when they arrived, when they left and whether they retained ties (such as home ownership) back in Ireland.
May 16, 2017 at 06:50
Hi BritSimon,
Thanks for the great post, it is very useful! I have a few questions:
1) My case number is just under 2018EU 33400 and I am getting very worried about it. What do you think are my chances of getting an interview (I assume it is in July-August)?
2) I one doesn’t see his case number in visa bulletin release and at some point VB says “current” does that mean there’re very little amount of visas left (say less than 10?)
3) Is there a statistics on how many DV lottery selectees actually make it to US?
Thank!
May 16, 2017 at 17:28
1. About 100% (although the idea is to read the article)
2. It means there are enough visas for all remaining demand.
3. Yes – google DHS yearbook.
May 16, 2017 at 08:41
HI Brit,
Are all the winners announced at once or throughout the year?
May 16, 2017 at 17:19
Once.
May 16, 2017 at 10:00
And another quick question – photo quality… Last year, I just used my iphone to make pictures of my family members for my DV2018 application purposes. Can’t say pictures were of poor quality but end up being somewhat dark and nowhere near a professional studio made photos that we used for my wifes application. Luckily, I won (although with a high case number) with my iphone pictures. Do you think this may be an issue at the time of interview?
May 16, 2017 at 17:17
Typically no.
May 16, 2017 at 11:02
I am a DV 2018 selectees (my number is 2018AF00162XX). I would like to ask a couple of questions in order to prepare early for my interview
1. I have done my MSc degree in the UK sometime back in 2005 and I don’t have any criminal record ( I have an outdated clean police certificate dated last year), my query is how long does the police certificate last. Can I use the one of last year or do I have to order a new one before the interview time. And if I am to do a new one, how long is its validity?
2. based on the historical data of Visa bulletins, and under the assumption that I understood how the visa bulletin works , I think that my interview will be around December 2018 bearing in mind that I have sent my DS260 on May 10th. is that correct??!!
3. will having previous and recent US visas help in clearing my DS260 fast? will it speed my process?
4. I have seen ppl saying that their number is high (which is around my number 129XX) and they are worried that they may not get their chance. do I have to worry about it as well?? because I know ppl from last year whose number is 42XXX and they did have their interviews.
Thanks in advance
May 16, 2017 at 11:05
Sorry my number is 162XX and not 129XX
May 16, 2017 at 17:05
1. Police certs should normally be 6 months of less. But if you present a police cert from a country that you have noty visited since the police cert was produced, the CO will often accept that. A new police cert avoids any doubt.
2. Roughly speaking – yes.
3. No
4. Different regions have different case numbers.
May 17, 2017 at 07:11
Thanks Britsimon,
I usually visit the UK for short holiday but not being resident there . will the previous one still work or do you think that I should have a new one.
May 18, 2017 at 04:20
Rather than stressing about it – just get a new one.
May 16, 2017 at 15:57
Hello brit how are you!your doing a good job thank you
I want to ask if I can show 2 affidavits to interview
It’s mean my cousin in law and my friend also giving me !
If I show 2 sponsor It will affect to my interview ? It’s allowed show 2 affidavits coz I was selected with wife and son !
Thank you ?
May 16, 2017 at 22:34
No – just one affidavit.
May 16, 2017 at 18:57
Dear Brit,
I was recently selected for GC in Europe. I read the articles but couldn’t find any info about the need of a sponsor or the amount of money i need to have on my bank account. In case I don’t find a sponsor, can you please tell me how much money do i need on my bank account. Will the embassy check it by themselves or should i bring а bank account statement when i get called for interview? Please tell me something more about this topic.
Thank you in advance.
Best regards,
May 16, 2017 at 22:26
https://britsimonsays.com/all-about-public-charge-affidavit-of-support-i-134/
May 16, 2017 at 22:33
hello Brit i would like to confirm can i only change embassy after submitting the ds-260 form because i haven’t filled it yet but am planning to do it soon or i can change it when filling the ds-260 wont be a problem? i really dont wanna make no mistakes. because now am in my home country and when i was filling the initial form at first before selection was done a put a different country where i was staying before.thanks o much for you advice in advance.
May 17, 2017 at 13:43
Hello simon,
I search everywhere but I didn find a sample about my problem
Question about ds260 form part :Work/Education/Training – at the end Additional section
Some question not visible for me, But some of friends showed me they have their form
Quesitons are:
1-Have you belong to, contributed to, or worked for any professional, social, or charitable organization ?
2-Do you have any specialized skills or training, such as firearms, explosives, nuclear, biological, or chemical experience?
3 -Have you ever served in been a member of, or been involved with a paramilitary unit, vigilante unit,rebel group, guerrilla group, or insurgent organization?
4- Can you speak and/ or read languages other than your native language ?
Is it any problem my form or this quesitons are dynamicly show up?
Thank You.
May 18, 2017 at 04:12
Just forcus on YOUR form. if you haven’t answered required questions, the form will prompt you.
May 17, 2017 at 18:54
hi Brit I kindly asking do you know of any website that r fill forms for DV.2019 I was like confused the other day because I went on the net to find out about application for 2019 and I saw a place called dv lottery green card and I had to fill it but was requested to paid 87$ and got a Lil disturbed that I’m not with fraud that’s why I decided to inquire from you please reply I need to know in order if its safe I should start working on it thanks
May 18, 2017 at 04:02
DO NOT pay money to enter DV2019. Just wait until October to enter on the official page – for FREE>
May 19, 2017 at 15:50
Thank you so much Brit.if I have a phone can I play on it doing the period of 2019 you should please help me through the process
May 17, 2017 at 19:43
Hi Britt
Pls send me the steps where our application goes after Kcc and Nvc
Does it go to the dept of homeland security and the usics
Also how will we know if our case has gone from a dept to another before they send us the 2nl
May 18, 2017 at 03:43
You don’t need to obsess about the detail. It is processed by KCC until they schedule the interview at the embassy.
May 17, 2017 at 23:05
Hi, my sister-in-law did the DV entry from US for me and she put a wrong spelling of my name (it is spelled differently on my passport).
Am I going to be disqualified if I admit during the interview that my DV entry was submitted by someone else?
Thanks so much in advance!
May 18, 2017 at 03:10
You are responsible for the entry whether someone else typed it for you or not. So – make sure the DS260 has the accurate name, and if it does, most embassies would forgive the error.
May 18, 2017 at 08:36
Internship is part of employment isnt it brit??
May 18, 2017 at 13:10
Yes – list it.
May 18, 2017 at 11:40
Is there a chance that i get an interview my case number is 2018EU00025xxx.
1 but i did a mistake at the : Number of Educational institutions Attended i did 1 so i finished high school and im currently on the university so i should have typed 2 is that a big deal.
2.At the vaccination i press NO but i wrote im vaccined and but i dont have the documentation for it does this make a problem.
Thank you so much for your feedback sir 😀
May 18, 2017 at 12:58
Number is fine
1. Unlock and correct your form.
2. That is correct
May 18, 2017 at 13:02
Should i do 2 on the educational institutions right high school and university
May 18, 2017 at 11:55
Hi brit,
If I make a police report now and in case I got called for interview, will that police report get valid during interview time?
May 18, 2017 at 12:57
Get the police cert nearer the interview.
May 18, 2017 at 14:10
Hi Brit,
i submitted my DS 260 forms today but at the travel documents i selected other documents because am now renewing my passport but it didnt give me an option to select another type of travel documents. Q:1. will i be able to input my passport details when it is ready? 2. how do i do that or unlock the forms to do the corrections? thank you.
May 18, 2017 at 15:10
1. Yes
2. https://britsimonsays.com/faq/how-do-i-unlock-my-ds260/
May 18, 2017 at 16:33
Thank you Brit.. if i may ask when is 2018 VB going to be available?
May 18, 2017 at 18:44
READ the article.
May 18, 2017 at 17:07
Hi there,
1.I would like to know if i can add my current passport details in my DS260 form until i get my renew one because i added my husbands surname and in the moment i will recieve it i will change it! I dont know if its possible because i want to fill the other informations on the next pages.
2. 2018EU00034XX Do i have any chances with this case number if i fill DS260 the next week.
May 18, 2017 at 18:43
1. Yes you can
2. The number is fine https://britsimonsays.com/dv2018-basic-questions/
May 18, 2017 at 17:29
Hae Simon, Is a boarding high sch i attended for 4 yrs considered a previous address?? (In the Same country as home, but different city)
May 18, 2017 at 18:42
Normally you would list your parents address (or permanent address) during that period of schooling.
May 18, 2017 at 23:00
1) Does answering yes to the Q: were u previously employed?, Mean you are qualifying by work?
2) The question about working or contributing to social,proffesional organizations, whats its significance??
May 19, 2017 at 03:10
1. No
2. Just answer it.
May 19, 2017 at 08:27
Hi Brit,
First of all, thank you for all the analysis you’ve done with the stats of previous DV programs.
I’ve learned quite a lot about the process by reading your explanations.
I’m one of the South American winners of DV-2018, my CN is SA 19XX. I’ve seen on the forums on
Immigration.com some people with CN 21XX, and that seems rather weird to me.
1. Do you think this year they over-selected by even more than on DV-2014 and DV-2015? What could be the reason?
2. How do you think including Ecuador as an eligible country for DV-2018 is at responsible for the increase in the number of selected applications?
3. Do you think that the reason for the over-selection may be that in DV-2017 they went “current” on May (way earlier than on other years, never seen before)?
4. What are the chances of SA going “current” on DV-2018 or at least reaching CN 1,900?
Based on previous data they never interview people past CN 1,800. I think that would be a safe case number to consider.
In that scenario I only have a small chance of getting an interview, depending on how the number of visas for this region changed this year.
Any insight on that is appreciated!
Cheers,
Matt
May 19, 2017 at 10:50
1. It seems that way – but we should wait to see the official selectee counts next month. I don’t know why they do this.
2. That would do that for SA region – yes.
3. Possibly.
4. I don’t know. Let’s get the numbers first.
May 19, 2017 at 14:39
About previous address, how many months are to be lived there at minimum so as to list it??
May 19, 2017 at 15:56
Brit I really want to be a winner of this coming 2018-2019 diversity visa I would really like to follow you until I be a winner please I’m ineed of it please
May 19, 2017 at 18:07
This is a lottery. It should not be your “plan” to win – it is not likely to happen.
May 19, 2017 at 21:52
Dear Simon
I have submitted my DS260 form for my children with my passport number as their passports are not ready yet. Should I unlock the DS 260 and replace with their passport no.? If so, can this this delay on receiving 2NL
May 19, 2017 at 22:33
ALWAYS quote case year/region/number.
May 20, 2017 at 06:20
My case no: 2018AFxxx
May 20, 2017 at 06:55
Sorry the CN: 2018AF00000XXX
May 20, 2017 at 10:08
Adel
On Behalf of a friend Margaret. I just won the 2018dv. I have been divorced more than 5yrs ago with official papers. When I entered the Dv I did with my 3names that appear on my birth certificate and on all my educational certificates but my formal husband’s names appear on some of my professional documents and even on my passport. Meaning my 3 original names plus his sure name.
1. Would I complet my form with the additional name or I continue with the 3 original name i used when playing the dv and show prove at the interview with married and then divorce papers why I am having am additional name.
2. Will that caurse me a problem of regeneration
Thanks for all the help.
May 20, 2017 at 14:09
1. Continue with the three names as that is your correct name.
2. Regeneration of what????
May 20, 2017 at 12:08
Dear Simon
This is my request
CN: 2018AF00000XXX DS 260 submitted on May 17,2017 I am planning to unlock the form and update the passport information for my children late this month ( 25-28 May)
My question is:
1. Since I am expected to be interviewed in October, does unlocking and updating the passport information delay our proposed month of interview?
2. Only the principal applicant is unlocked or should I send them separate email for unlocking my children’s DS 260
Thanks in advance
May 20, 2017 at 13:55
1. No
2. One email but specify which DS260’s you want unlocked.