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.
June 14, 2017 at 10:25
Hey Simon,
This is me again. You have answered this question many time but I just want to prepare just in case. My CN AF81xx is there a possibility of me being called for an interview around October/November 2018.
Thank you.
June 14, 2017 at 13:47
If you submitted your DS260 very early, then yes.
July 21, 2017 at 02:24
hi simon, its me again here, i know youve answered this many times 🙂 ….i just wanna be prepared you know just in case…my case numb is OC17xx…..you think I’ll be called for interview this year?…I submitted my DS-260 on 3rd May 2017….
July 21, 2017 at 04:23
I don’t think so.
June 14, 2017 at 10:37
I mean 2017 not 2018 sorry
June 15, 2017 at 07:20
hi sir, my case number is 2018AS2610 is their any chance to come 2nl first.
June 15, 2017 at 14:07
It is risky.
June 15, 2017 at 14:07
Read the article above.
June 15, 2017 at 07:52
hi brit, i had written high achool diploma at the education required in ds260 form but i have complited+2 level , is both are same level of education or i hav to correct by unlocking ds260 form.
June 15, 2017 at 14:06
I don’t know the education system in your country…
June 15, 2017 at 08:33
Hi Simon.
The 50000 number does it include derivatives or just an individual selectees?
June 15, 2017 at 14:04
Includes derivatives
June 15, 2017 at 12:27
Hi Simon, my CN is 2018SA8XX, i submitted the DS260 around May 12th, when do you think i will be getting an interview?
June 15, 2017 at 13:53
Read the article above.
June 15, 2017 at 22:02
Hi Brit, I am a DV2018 winner, I submitted the ds260 form but I have a question: I am unemployed since last June 2016. If when I will go to the visa interview which will be next year(2017), I don’t manage to find a job(I mean to still be unemployed by the time of the visa interview) will they not process my case at the interview(I mean to think a lot whether they should approve my green card)?
I am worried about this, because green card is a life chance.
Thank you in advance.
June 15, 2017 at 23:49
That won’t cause denial.
June 15, 2017 at 22:15
Hi Brit, I have a case number EU38,6XX do you think there is any risk that I may not be called to the interview for DV2018?
June 15, 2017 at 23:49
https://britsimonsays.com/dv2018-selectee-numbers-published/
June 16, 2017 at 13:37
Hi Brit,
I am a 2018 DV winner from Ethiopia.
We have a different addressing scheme to identify places, houses e.t.c. My country started to use a street address in the capital city very recently and we (the people) are not accustomed to it though we see some addresses on the streets/roads. For other cities other than the capital, we don’t have street address. Thus, I am struggling to use google map to get street addresses for the places I leaved in the capital…So,
1. Can I specify the places with the usual identification (under the optional street address – line 2)and write ‘Not applicable’ in the mandatory street address – line 1 especially for the places I leaved outside the capital?
2. I have worked on par time basis previously (in the last 10 years). But I can not specify them in my work experience form as I worked in different organizations. Can I specify workplaces where I worked as a permanent staff and present my paper credentials during the interview (in case I am asked my work experience during those years where I worked as a part-time?)
Thank you so much for your time!
June 16, 2017 at 17:50
1. List the address as if you were receiving a letter.
2. Just answer the questions accurately and honestly, listing all employment (full and part time)
June 16, 2017 at 08:42
Hi Brit,I am 2018 DV selected with case number AF52XXX….do you think there is any chance at all I might be called for an interview?
June 16, 2017 at 17:59
Wait and see.
June 16, 2017 at 13:39
Hi simon. I wish good to you. I need your help. I m dv 2018 sellectee but a made spelling eorror by miss one vowle letter on my grand father’s name which is vary from my educational documents. Actually it is not different in the native language. What shall i do to fill the ds260? will it disqualify my chance? help me pls!!
June 16, 2017 at 13:52
Sorry sir, the error is on the first edv application. I m from Addisababa, Ethiopia.
June 16, 2017 at 17:48
Just make sure the names are correct on you DS260 – then it will be OK.
June 17, 2017 at 20:37
Hi brit
If I have a BSc degree and a MSc degree which I mentioned in my form . Do I still need to mention my high school certificate
If yes, my certificate is issued using a three name while my documents are all four names. Do I have to issue another one with four name
June 18, 2017 at 02:01
1. Yes
2. No
June 18, 2017 at 19:44
Hello Simon
Appreciate the great work you doing. I’m a DV2018 selectee- CN OC22** What chance do I have for interview selection process.
Hope to hear from you
Thanks
June 19, 2017 at 05:00
Small to no chance, I’m sad to say.
June 19, 2017 at 05:15
Hi Simon
Interviews are done within the country not region..when you say cn AF 00052000 just an example to wait n see n maybe he comes for example Kenya where the number selected was 2996 for 2018
June 19, 2017 at 15:05
The country makes no difference.
June 19, 2017 at 05:20
Simon,do you know by approximately how many visas were issued by the us for each country for the past years in term s of FY
June 19, 2017 at 15:05
https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/immigrate/diversity-visa/diversity-visa-program-statistics.html
June 19, 2017 at 15:46
Hi britsimon me again
I found out I didn’t write my mother’s last name in the DS I just wrote first and given names,but in my birth certificate her name written as first middle and last name
Will that cause a problem?
Thank you
June 19, 2017 at 16:40
No – but at the interview ask the CO to correct it.
June 19, 2017 at 20:13
Understood thanks
June 21, 2017 at 09:51
I realized new thing((
In I wrote my native name without grandfather name just my first name,fathers name and last name, in my passport its first name my fathers name,grandfather name and last name
Should I unlock the DS260 and correct it,or does not matter much as in English writing the full correct name?
?
June 21, 2017 at 13:32
The name in the DS260 should match the passport.
June 19, 2017 at 20:06
Hi mr Brit
Appreciate the great work you doing. I’m from iran and DV2018 selectee- 2018AS53** , I sent ds260 22may 2017 . i have 2 question and I Hope to hear answer from you…
1)What chance do I have for interview selection process؟
2) in your opinion when will be the time of my interview؟
Thanks
June 19, 2017 at 22:32
1. You WILL be interviewed.
2. Read the article above.
June 20, 2017 at 04:02
hello sir, thanks a lot for all ans. sir I’m as selctee of dv2018 n my case no begins from AS136× n I submited my ds260 in jun 1 but I didn’t mention my passport number pls tell my what shuld I do?
June 20, 2017 at 04:08
UNlock and add your passport number.
June 20, 2017 at 09:56
Hi Brit,
Its me again and again.
There is a question that ask
does this job require at least 2 years of training or experience.
I wrote Yes in answering it.
However, a friend of mine told me that I should write no, because a yes will decrease my working years in the same field.
1. What do they mean by this question
2. shall I write yes or no
Appreciate your input
June 20, 2017 at 14:53
1. It means what it sayd.
2. Either answer is fine. Find smarter friends.
June 20, 2017 at 15:49
hello sir,in the dv entry i had entered my datas not in the correct order like in the passport
.in the dv entry my names were in this form
FIRSTNAMES:bill james LASTNAME:george sonny
in the passport FIRSTNAMES:bill james george LASTNAME:sonny..what doi need to do?
June 20, 2017 at 17:01
Make sure it is accurate on the DS260.
June 21, 2017 at 04:30
Hi Brit
I requested to unlock my ds-260, and its re-opened now, but I assume within few weeks either I’ll get married or move to another country for new work, that’s why I requested to unlock it, however I want to know if 2 weeks from unlocking the ds-260 might delay processing time.
BTW my CN 2018AS5xxx
Thanks
June 21, 2017 at 06:33
No delay because you will be waiting nearly a year for your case number to become current.
June 21, 2017 at 13:24
i am awinner of 2017/2018 green card lottery when filling DS260 there is aplace of date of birth but i forget my date of birth so kindly it refuse to send so advice plz
June 21, 2017 at 13:37
You entered your date of birth when you entered the lottery.
June 21, 2017 at 19:46
Hello Brit, I am a 2018 dv selectee and have already submitted DS 260 form. just realised I made some mistakes which are.
1) I wrote in the name of state/province the name of another city/town in my country. Is this error worth unlocking the ds260 form?
2) I was employed by the government in the occupation of teaching. I have taught in 3 different schools under the same employer, but in my ds260 form, I filled only the present school with the original date of employment since the schools don’t employ. is this correct or should I unlock and fill again.
June 22, 2017 at 02:14
I already answered this…
June 21, 2017 at 20:48
Dearr, simo.
My friend has been selected 2018 .and his real martial status is married and have a son, he wrote at the entrant form that he is unmarried . Could he add his family in DS-260 .your opinion please.God bless you ,bro.
June 22, 2017 at 02:11
No. He will be disqualified.
June 22, 2017 at 00:17
Hi Simon and many thanks bro for your support.I have a question regarding my daughter’s passport as it is added in her mother passport with same passport number.Is it OK or every one should has its own passport?
Thanks
June 22, 2017 at 02:06
That’s OK for now. Change it later.
June 22, 2017 at 12:06
My friend’s number is 2017Af711xx. Thst is so you can update the highest case number in the AF region. Meanwhile, what are her chances ( couldnt resist asking the question)
June 22, 2017 at 20:28
That is MUCH higher than any other number I have heard for DV2018. Actually – it makes more sense to me as the highest numbers I had seen were too low. As for the chances for that case – “wait and see”
June 22, 2017 at 12:18
Sorry, that is 2018AF, not 2017
June 22, 2017 at 13:03
Hi simon
Am a kenyan citizen and was among the selectees for 2018
I have studied in Uganda for 3 years at the university,went back to kenya after my graduation got a job after 4 years I went to south africa where I stayed for almost 3 years then I came back home in the year 2015 till now..
My question is according to the police clearance required at the embassy as part of the documents which of the 3 countries do i apply for so as to submit
June 22, 2017 at 20:26
All 3 countries. READ the instructions!
June 24, 2017 at 07:15
Hi Brit. Am from Africa and my CN is Af53xx and i have been submitted ds-260 on June 17,2017 …is it considered as delay?
June 24, 2017 at 14:08
Yes, your submission date will cause a delay of your interview. But so what.
June 24, 2017 at 12:08
Hi brits,
I am a dv2018 lottery winner with case number AF16xxx. I submitted the filled ds260 form on may 13,2018 and I got the confirmation letter for the successful submission. I am working as self employed with my husband in our company and I am the general manager of the company. When I submitted the form I filled my current position as general manager and I didn’t state that owner of the company. I wanted to edit this but I am afraid this edition might delay the process. Shall I proceed with the edition? Or leave it as it was.Hi brits,
I am a dv2018 lottery winner with case number AF16xxx. I submitted the filled ds260 form on may 13,2018 and I got the confirmation letter for the successful submission. I am working as self employed with my husband in our company and I am the general manager of the company. When I submitted the form I filled my current position as general manager and I didn’t state that owner of the company. I wanted to edit this but I am afraid this edition might delay the process. Shall I proceed with the edition? Or leave it as it was.
June 24, 2017 at 13:59
That edit would not cause a delay.
June 25, 2017 at 15:16
Hello Brit,
Am a dv winner with a case number of AF57XX.. I submitted my ds-260 form on 16th may 2018. I wish to know if i will received the 2Nl in October ?
June 25, 2017 at 15:19
Patience.
June 25, 2017 at 22:38
Dear Brit, thanks a lot for helping people. May I ask you to help me with the next questions I am trying to clarify:
1. I have been selected for DV-2018 lottery, in the meantime, I already have B1/B2 visa. Could I be eligible for adjustment of status if I will go to the U.S.?
If yes, what is better to chose: adjustment or applying from my country via DS-260?
2. Does it matter when I will submit my DS-260 for my chances to be interviewed (June, July,August this year )? My country of eligibility is Ukraine and after reading many of your articles I assume that my case number is low
3. If I will show only bank statements (without Affidavit of support and/or job offer) could it be enough for passing the interview? For example $25 000 for the family of 3 people.
4. If I will show statements from the bank, which is not the bank of my country of eligibility is it ok?
5. If I am an entrepreneur could I show my business contracts with the U.S. contractors instead of job offer?
6. If I plan to rent apartments in the U.S. and this is not an address of my friend or family member, is it ok to put such address in the DS-260?
7. As I understood it is possible to have an interview in another country than country of eligibility? Is it necessary to have a permanent address in that country? Is it influence in some way on chances to succeed at the interview?
Thank you so much for your time and efforts!
June 26, 2017 at 00:07
1. No. That would mean you entered the USA with intent to adjust status – and that could wreck your case. Do consular processing.
2. Late submission of the DS260 will delay your case. If you submitted today and had a very low case number, you probably would not get a 2017 interview.
3. That might be OK – I-134 is better.
4. yes
5. That would be meaningless.
6. Use a friend address as that is where the GC will be sent.
7. You interview in the country where you live. That can slow down the process as they won’t recognize your qualifications.
June 26, 2017 at 08:09
Brit, thanks a lot for the answers. Please help me to understand the next:
1. I read this in the article above ” 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. 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.”
Does that mean that my DV-2018 case might not be scheduled for an interview at all if I submit DS-260, for example,in July this year 2017 due to the backlogs, if I have EU 48ХХ number (I assume that it is low for EU with 40ХХХ highest numbers)?
2. Is it possible to change address of getting green card in the U.S. later?
3. Could I enter the U.S. with B1/B2 visa with business or tourism purpose while my DS-260 is processing, or it could have bad consequences for DS-260 or vice versa?
Many thanks!
June 26, 2017 at 14:11
1. No
2. Yes – at the interview and POE (arrival airport)
3. No problem.
June 26, 2017 at 06:34
Dear Simon
I have been selected for dv2018 and I sign and submitted the form DS-260 on june24,2017 so 1,when will probably i get mail from KCC to get check my status?
2,what is the estimate time of interview?
Thanks simon.
June 26, 2017 at 06:39
Read the article above.
June 26, 2017 at 12:43
Hello Simon,
What you are helping information is highly appreciated really 🙂
After I have seen your blogs, I understood the first interview for DV2018 winners will be on October 2017.
My request is,
1.Does this means that 2NL will come on 2nd half of August 2017 for r all who have submitted DS-260.
2. My case number is AF21xxxx. And I submitted DS 260 yesterday June25, 2017. What is the probability I could get called in October 2017?
Truly,
June 26, 2017 at 14:05
1. No. Only those whose case numbers are low enough AND submitted the DS260 early enough.
2. Zero %. You will wait – your number (21XXX?) and late submission mean you will wait.
Read the article above.
June 26, 2017 at 15:51
Hi Brit,
Just one query.
My case number is AS13xx and I submitted DS form early within two weeks of May. Lets suppose I didnt get my 2NL in August.
Does that mean I have lesser chance of getting 2NL in other months?
I am afraid I may be a loophole because I have used same photograp in previous years and this year also the same picture.
June 26, 2017 at 15:53
You will get a 2NL.
June 27, 2017 at 03:35
Thanks Brit.
That means repetition of photograph while filling DV form wont affect receiving of 2NL? If I were to receive 2NL, I receive in August 2017.
I understood that way. Am I correct?
June 26, 2017 at 16:29
Dear Simon,
I see the Supreme Court has decided to hear Trump’s travel ban in six countries.
Will it impact the DV2018 cut off number progress of AS region?
Thanks.
June 26, 2017 at 17:52
https://britsimonsays.com/travel-ban-decision-supreme-court/
June 26, 2017 at 18:23
Dear Simon,
When filling out the DS 260, if we want to apply with the diplomas, do we must fill out the ‘work area’ even though we want to apply with diplomas ? (because how will they know that we are applying for diploma qualification and not work experience)
June 27, 2017 at 01:53
Answer all questions accurately!
June 26, 2017 at 22:08
Hello Brit,
Am a dv winner with a case number of AF570X I submitted my ds-260 form on 16th may 2018. I wish to know if i will received the 2Nl in august for October ?
June 27, 2017 at 01:42
Wait and see
June 26, 2017 at 22:20
Hello Brit thanks so much for your help.wish to be clearified of this issues please . For example a case number in AF region for say 4000 . Does this number still stands when it goes to individual countries? Or the number changes.
June 27, 2017 at 01:39
Numbers are assigned to each case in the region and do not get changed. Countries have nothing to do with the process.
June 27, 2017 at 10:24
Hi Simon!
My answer for the question in DV-260
“Have you ever used other names (i.e., maiden, religious, professional, alias, etc.)?” was “NO”.
But later I’ve remembered that in my previous passport my surname was written in another way, because transliteration rules had changed. For example in new passport i am Voicov, and in old one Voycov.
Also. May be you need to know. I was in USA twice with an old passport, and have SSN with my “old” surname.
Now my DS-260 is locked. How do you think, do I need to ask KCC to unlock it, to add “old” surname. My case number is pretty big EU000327**.
June 27, 2017 at 14:28
Yes unlock it.
June 27, 2017 at 11:38
Hi Brit, when I’m checking my visa status for dv 2018, I found ( your visa number invalid) should I wait till October to be valid ?
Thx
June 27, 2017 at 14:20
January.
June 27, 2017 at 16:34
but why in January? .. My interview may be in October or November
June 27, 2017 at 17:10
Because CEAC won’t have DV2018 data until January.
June 27, 2017 at 13:16
Hi Simon,
how smart you are and you are helping many peoples:)wow
I am the selectee for Dv2018
here is my question
1,I submitted my DS260 form on Jun2017 with case number AF21xxxx thus based on the above graph you explained I will get email from kcc notification on between Nov2017 up to January?
2. I might be interviewed on between jan2018 up to april2018?
Thanks Simon,
God Bless you !!!!!
June 27, 2017 at 14:16
Your understanding is correct.
June 27, 2017 at 15:00
Hi Simon,
I have a sponsor who sent me only affidavit of support along with an IRS file (without W2)
I found another man who is willing to help me and send me all those documents needed. Should I unlock my ds 260 for changes, or should i go to the emvassy with the documents of the two sponsors?
So if the consul asks me for another documents of the firts sponsor like w2, can I tell him that i have another pile of documents of another sponsor?
Thanks
June 27, 2017 at 15:19
You can take both and see what happens.
June 27, 2017 at 16:58
But what do you think should I make any changes in my DS260, or should I let it be as it is ?
June 27, 2017 at 17:08
You don’t list sponsors in the DS260 – so the question is irrelevant.
June 27, 2017 at 18:26
US Sponsors name adress and cell.. That thing is in the DS260
June 27, 2017 at 18:50
As the future address. Not as a sponsor.
June 27, 2017 at 19:21
Hello Simon
any influence to be worried about supreme court’s decision about trump muslim ban on DV lottery winners from the 7 countries?
Thanks
June 27, 2017 at 19:52
https://britsimonsays.com/travel-ban-decision-supreme-court/
June 28, 2017 at 01:40
Hi Simon
Am dv 2018 selectee,am currently working as a correctional senior officer in the government.
Can I be denied a visa
June 28, 2017 at 13:42
My husband case number is 42320 when u think is our interview
June 28, 2017 at 15:04
Read the article above for your answer.
June 28, 2017 at 19:42
My case number is 2018AF00007XXX. While submitting I mistakenly wrote my case number as 2018AF7XXX,omitting the four zeros.Will it be a problem? If so what should I do to correct it?
June 28, 2017 at 20:03
No problem.
June 28, 2017 at 22:38
Hi Brit,My number is 2018 AF 37***, Do you think there are any chances for us?and will interview be in 2017 or 2018?
June 29, 2017 at 01:25
The article above answers your questions.
July 2, 2017 at 14:05
Hello,
After completing Ds260 and while waiting for processing can I apply for other Visa and go to the embassy for the interview( for example H2B ) ? Is it going to affect or lower my changes of getting GC ?
July 2, 2017 at 14:19
Yes. No problem for the GC.
July 2, 2017 at 15:06
Thanks Simon. I was off course meaning DV2018. I read somewhere that once you start immigrant Visa app, You shouldn’t do non-immigrant at the same time.
July 2, 2017 at 17:09
hey simon, im one of the selectee 2018 and i already submitted my ds260 form this is one month when i have submitted my ds260form but in my application i stated that i have vaccinatin document but today as i was arranging for my papers because my case number is low 2018af211xx. i found my vaccination card got lost and am worried if unlock my application,this may delay my interview schedule. when i went to the hospital to see if they still have my records,i found hey dont have those records of my year when i was born but they told me they can get me new vaccination card to show that i was vaccinated.
qn1. should i unlock my form and update it that my vaciination card got lost?
qn2. if i accept the new card from the hospital can it make the consulate think my papers are forgery since my card will look new?
qn3. i have spent one month when i submitted my ds260 form,if i unlock it can it cause delay to process my interview?
qn4, what should do on correction the vaccination document,should i submit the new card fromthe hospital or i just unlock my form and say i was vaccinated bt document got lost?
July 3, 2017 at 14:38
1. No need to do that.
2. No.
3. No
4. See 1. You are not unlocking for that!!!
July 3, 2017 at 11:59
Hey Brit,
Hope you are doing Good!!!
Actually my case number is AS501* for the DV lottery 2018, Currently I am residing in United Arab Emirates & I belongs to Nepal,as i have to discuss regarding my employer regarding the visa interview & all could you please suggest me what might be chance of getting selected ,the tentative date for my second letter,& even about the visa interview date. That would be the great initiative from your side.
Hope to get your response ASAP.
Thanks.
July 3, 2017 at 13:51
Just post a question once please.
July 3, 2017 at 12:03
Hi Brit,
This is Bhakta From Nepal . My Case No for DV lottery 2018 is AS0000501* what is the chances of getting selected for visa. If yes what will be the tentative date for the 2nd letter & visa interview.
Hope to get a reply from your side.
Thanks.
July 3, 2017 at 13:50
Read the article above – it answers your questions.
July 3, 2017 at 14:06
Dear Brit,
Sorry to ask you again but it will fall under selection list or not??
July 3, 2017 at 14:51
I spend time to write full explanations like the one above. Read it. Don’t ask me this question a 4th time!