I have had a number of questions and a suggestion for a FAQ about how to add a newborn child to the DV case. So – here are my tips for this situation.
There is no problem with this happy event – it happens all the time – but handling it the correct way is important. How to process the answer varies depending on timing of the birth in the DV process. .
Scenario 1: If the birth is before your case is current or scheduled.
In this scenario, as soon as possible after the birth do the following.
- Obtain the birth certificate and the passport for the child.
- Unlock the DS260’s of both parents (you need to include both parents details in the email to KCC). Add the child on each parents form.
- Create a DS260 for the child. If you have time to wait for the passport number, that’s ideal, if not put the passport number frokm one of the parents. If you have time to correct this before the interview that is ideal – if not you can correct that at the interview.
- The child will need to attend the medical appointment with the rest of the family and should attend the interview also. The interview and medical fee will be payable for the child.
Note, adding a child will not normally delay the case.
Scenario 2: If the birth is after you have been scheduled but before the interview.
In this scenario, you cannot unlock the DS260s so you need to contact the embassy and inform them that you will be bringing the child to the interview. So – as soon as possible after the birth do the following.
- Obtain the birth certificate and the passport for the child.
- Inform the embassy of the birth.
- It is a good idea to email KCC about the birth also (but not essential).
- The child will need to attend the medical appointment with the rest of the family and should attend the interview also. The interview and medical fee will be payable for the child.
The embassy may ask you to complete a DS260 manually or perhaps another form (DS230). Comply with their instructions. If you cannot obtain the passport or birth certificate in time, talk to the embassy at the interview to see how they can handle that situation.
Scenario 3: If the birth is after you have been approved but before initial entry to the USA.
This is actually very easy. There is a special process at the arrival airport (POE) for infants travelling with new immigrants. The child will be processed for a Green Card upon your arrival and inspection. However, airlines may not understand the rules and sometimes insist on seeing a travel authorization from the US embassy to allow the child to board the flight. Check with your airline to confirm that – and if in doubt obtain the travel authorization anyway.
- Obtain the birth certificate and the passport for the child.
- If your airline requires it, inform the embassy of the birth and request a travel authorization.
- Fly to the USA to activate all your cases including the child.
- In this scenario you do not have a medical or interverview for the child and therefore those fees are not paid. You will of course pay the $220 Green Card production fee for the child.
Scenario 4: If the birth is after you have entered the USA and activated your status but have in the meantime departed the USA for the birth.
There is a special process in place for Green Card holders who have a baby while abroad. The process is similar to scenario 3, but it is essential that the re-entry is happening for the first time since the birth. The child must be under two years old and accompanied by at least one parent with documentary evidence of the relationship to the parent.
- Obtain the birth certificate and the passport for the child.
- If your airline requires it, inform the embassy of the birth and request a travel authorization.
- Fly to the USA to re-enter the USA including the child.
- In this scenario you do not have a medical or interverview for the child and therefore those fees are not paid. You will of course pay the $220 Green Card production fee for the child.
Scenario 5: If you had a baby abroad after you became a Green Card holder BUT have returned to the USA since the birth without the baby or the baby is now over 2 years old.
In this scenario you must petition for the baby under family based sponsorship. This can take around 2 years.
Hope that answers the questions you may have!
February 17, 2016 at 19:04
He. May I Ask please. I’m. Having my. Baby after medical Examination and before interview. What should I do please ? To inform ambassy what else ? Thank you for your information.
February 17, 2016 at 19:23
There would normally be a very short time between the medical and the interview – you don’t want to have the medical too far ahead of the interview because the expiry date of the visa is based on the medical date.
Anyway – if this has happened – then you should speak to the embassy and see how they handle it. You can pretty much assume they will want the baby to have a medical, so you could go back for that OR attend the interview without the medical and see what happens. I would expect them to place you on AP pending the medical report.
February 17, 2016 at 19:07
Hi Simon,
I had the first scenario but I did not have the baby’s passport when I filled his DS260 form. So I did not know about adding my passport number and I have chosen travel by another document in order to continue with his DS260 form and our interview scheduled before I unlock the ds260 form to add his passport. Do you think travel with another document option will cause a problem for us in the interview?
Thanks in advance!
February 17, 2016 at 19:41
Like I said – you just correct that at the interview. It should not be a problem.
February 18, 2016 at 03:04
hello Brit
I am a Dv lottery winnner i get my visa last month, i plan to go to USA on april annd stay there just a week then come back to my country to complete my exams on june and i will come back to usa on july.
Am I able to travel and to reenter without the Green Card?
i didn’t understand what’s mean ”UPON ENDORESEMENT SERVES AS TEMPORARY I-551 EVIDENCING PERMANENT RESIDENCE FOR 1 YEAR” mentioned in my passport
Thannk you Simon
February 18, 2016 at 03:07
That is covered in my FAQ – in the after the interview section. Please read.
February 18, 2016 at 03:13
thank you Brit
i found it here ”Timeline of first entry and absences from USA”
thanks again
February 18, 2016 at 03:33
Great – and now you found the FAQ – there are other tips you can get!
February 18, 2016 at 05:10
Good day brit.please if you mention your child under both parents ds260 but you didnot create a ds260 for the child because you do not want the child to travel now but after some years later.is there any problem.this is because i want him to grow up and learn his culture before travelling ? Is there any problem about that?
February 18, 2016 at 05:58
You can do that.
July 27, 2016 at 12:55
good day brit .we had scheduled &didn’t add my baby to sd260 because i was afraid of delay & now she is 9 month is it aproblem to add her at the embassy?
July 27, 2016 at 14:33
Good grief. So in order to avoid a delay you have waited 9 months (during which time you were WAITING anyway)????? What on earth made you think THAT was a good idea???
Yes if you are scheduled you can no longer add the child to your DS260 or create a DS260 for the child. So – you should contact the embassy and see what they can do. In the best case scenario, this will only add a delay (that you were trying to avoid), in the worst case scenario they may decide not to issue a visa to the child.
Discuss it with the embassy…
February 18, 2016 at 07:27
Good day Brit
how many days the Green card will take to be ready?
February 18, 2016 at 14:12
The Green Card arrives about 2 to 3 months after you arrive in the USA.
February 18, 2016 at 14:33
Dear Brit,
would like to know if we should complete the DS260 for the child that is not traveling with but might travel after he completed his studies maybe say after 2 years?
February 18, 2016 at 14:49
The DS260 is an application for a Green Card. So – if he does not want one now then you don’t submit a DS260 for him (but he must be listed on yours).
However, understand that you are going to choose to do a much more difficult process that will take around 2 years (if he is unmarried and under 21). Your alternative is to get him the GC through DV now, and keep the GC alive during the studies with visits to the USA or a re-entry permit.
February 18, 2016 at 15:05
Hi
So you mean i should do Ds260 now if though he is not going through with but i have to get all the documentation as per normal. i am saying this BCZ my son he from my previous relationship and his mother doesn’t to go with! i asking now just in case she changes her mind after some time down the line, what do you suggest i should do for the mean time?
thanks
February 18, 2016 at 15:12
NO!. I mean that your son MUST be listed on your DS260. Only complete a DS260 for him if he is coming now (within 6 months after the trip). If she changes her mind later, you can sponsor him then – it’s just a shame to waste the DV process opportunity….
February 18, 2016 at 15:26
I pray so hard so she change her mind but nothing i can do for now only God can!!!
February 18, 2016 at 17:47
Simon am in usa and 2016 dv winner I came from ethiopia and I have BSc degree in civil engineering there I need to work in usa as an engineer. What I have to do to be
An engineer in the usa
February 18, 2016 at 19:03
I imagine, it’s a matter of looking for that sort of work and perhaps checking whether your foreign qualifications meet the standards here. It is not something about which I have good experience – so I cannot guide you further.
February 20, 2016 at 16:28
Just give me one way how can I do that
February 18, 2016 at 23:32
hello Mr Brit thank u for your assistance to as please my question is on my certificate I had six passes at all four core subject that is English, mathematics, science and social studies, and two electives please is that enough to qualified me……. or can it cause a refusal
February 18, 2016 at 23:37
Education is country specific. I have no idea where you are educated or where you will interview or what level of certificates you are talking about….
February 18, 2016 at 23:51
Ghana. Wace certificate and Accra embassy please help me out
February 19, 2016 at 00:14
So that should be enough.
February 18, 2016 at 23:53
High school off course
February 19, 2016 at 01:19
Great post as usual!
Seems like you’re repeating ” is before your case” after scenario 1 up to the last scenario. and Scenario 2 is “If the birth is before your case is after you have been scheduled but before the interview.” instead of “If the birth is after you have been scheduled but before the interview”.
February 19, 2016 at 01:29
Thanks for the proof reading!
February 19, 2016 at 09:18
Hi brit sir. On this post i have 2 scenario which makes me little dilemma.
1) Let us suppose i had applied single in my entrant form and became selectee but i have 2 child and wife which i had not mentioned in my entrant form than is it possible to add them in ds 260 and make them derivatives. Or if i add them in ds260 then it becomes the major refusal reason. (for ur kind info:- both child are below 21)
2) I applied married in my entrant form both me and my wife although i have child just get born(around 1 month) but does not include in entrant form. Finally i made birth certificate of my child from Local registrar office in which date of birth is dv2016 entry period end . Also i had child passport with date of birth after dv2016 entry period end. Is there any problem for my child in interview.
February 19, 2016 at 15:58
Both those “little dilemmas” will get you disqualified.
February 22, 2016 at 11:14
hit brit sir I was agree with your first answer but not with your second answer becoz in my second question===>
Child birth certificate is legally approved with the date after the dv 2016 entry period complete also passport than how there problem arises in interview. Birth certificate informs that the child was not yet born during the entry period of dv2016 form. As you used to told that change after applicant submitted entrant form will be accepted such as new born, marriage. Is n,t that?
February 22, 2016 at 11:47
So you expect me to agree that creating fraudulent documents will solve this “dilemma”? I don’t agree with that – AT ALL.
February 19, 2016 at 10:48
Hi Simon, I told you in my previous post about interview experience in US Embassy Colombo, In fact , I went to retake the finger prints , and then I was seated in the waiting room, n one investigative officer greeted me and escorted to another room, and asked me series of questions, including my US Citizen Parents, n my brother( also a US citizen)
and asked me whether I applied to a US visa around 2002 n showed me two papers , one with visa page, n other one with info, he did not give me to read but just showed me, that picture has different facial look but 60% similar to my facial look. whoever that person has F-1 visa( student visa, officer told.) Different name, Different DOB, Officer asked me whether I have ever applied to US visa , I said NO, never, I said this wasn’t me, I was completing my University Degree in April 2003,and it proves from my degree certificate. and I was in Sri Lanka throughout of my life and have voting records to every other record to prove that I m here, and living.
Officer said they have to send back to US for further processing n to see whether it will match the Biometrics, fingerprints. Once they completed the investigation they will call me. I was so upset and came out from the embassy not knowing my fate of DV visa. 1st time I was approved and asked me to collect the visa after two days. And then when I went there to collect the PP , they want me to come and re-take the finger prints , so I went after 3 days , and they didn’t take finger prints but came up with another person’s US visa entry that has similar facial outlook as mine.
Simon, What should I do now, ? I never given any finger prints to anyone except in 2016 and never walked to any Embassy nor lived in US. My parents will hire attorney soon n will talk to the consular officer.
I have tons of docs to prove my presence in Sri Lanka from the birth. Its pretty ODD here because why should I applied to a US visa when I was 25 under different name, different age, when I was in the University doing engineering. it doesn’t make any sense. and When my parents can sponsor me why should I change my name, this is wired.
I don’t want to admit something I haven’t done, Will you give me some advice.
Appreciate
Greg
February 19, 2016 at 16:02
If you never applie for that visa, and never gave fingerprints, then you have nothing to worry about. Its just a matter of waiting. Paying a lawyer is a waste of money. Let the embassy do their investigation and wait.
February 19, 2016 at 17:09
Hi Sir
I was was already pregnant at the time I got to know I won dv n I submitted my ds260 form in September when I give birth in October I wrote kcc asking them to pls unlock my form so that I can add my daughter n they did. I added her n submitted it at that time I never had her passport or birth certificate . but nw m a bit confused with d new post. is it like she needs her own ds260 form to b filled out or wat ? cuz I have all her documents ready( birth certificate n passport) pls advice me sir
February 19, 2016 at 17:41
Yes. the child needs a completed DS260. Since your form is correct, I believe you can add the derivative without unlocking.
February 19, 2016 at 19:33
Hello Brit
I applied for the DV as single which I am still. However, me and my girlfriend have a baby now. I am planning to marry her one day. Do I need to unlock my form to include the baby under the section asking for any kids. I will appreciate your response
February 19, 2016 at 20:59
Yes, you need to add the child to your DS260 as a minimum.
February 19, 2016 at 23:23
Sir can u give me an idea as to how to add without unlocking ?
February 19, 2016 at 23:55
Sir, I figured it out!!!! I have to go on my page n click on Add Applicant, then include her name, year of birth etc submit n then wait after 60 mins.” Its always good to ask questions”.Thanks a lot for d Hint. May God bless u abundantly.
February 20, 2016 at 01:23
Great!
February 20, 2016 at 12:29
Hi brit, I am a dv winner 2016, a f 30×××. My wife is pregnant and she due early August. If everything goes has expected we may have our interview around June. My concern is do you think it wise to go with her so she can deliver there?. I am aware that delivery cost is very expensive over there. I have also heard about medicaid but I am not sure if she is eligible and how long the process can take. I need your advise about. If it is not possible for her to deliver there she will stay until she deliver and bring the baby with her, hope there is no problem with the second senario.
February 20, 2016 at 14:55
Personally, I think I would choose to have the baby at home as the medical process can be strange in a new country (and that will add stress).
March 24, 2016 at 01:41
sir i had the same scenario as Iness my wife gave birth one month after we arriv in USA but don’t worry medicaid covers pregnant women (emergency coverage) regardless of your citizenship status…. i would advise you to go for it and your child will be a citizen and be eligible to a lot of things including healthcare….
thanks britsimon for helping us out
February 20, 2016 at 16:06
Simon where can I set my reciept number to track my case status
February 20, 2016 at 17:27
CEAC tells you simple state (issued or not). See my FAQ on how to check CEAC
February 21, 2016 at 10:08
Hi Brit..Just one question. I won DV2016 and I enter single and i filled D260 as Single as well. But i have a fiance and we are planning to get married on June. But, now i am current for April interview, so i a, goin to proceed as single durin the interview. My question is, we entered for DV2017 as married (because she insisted so, just incase); my fiance being the principal applicant. I didnt submit entry for DV2107. So, do you think they gonna do some background checks on DV2017 entries…i am kinda worried.
February 21, 2016 at 15:34
It might come up – I can’t be certain.
February 21, 2016 at 17:12
sir, i have march interview but i played edv 2017 too..is there problem with this??
February 21, 2016 at 17:12
No.
February 24, 2016 at 19:17
what if, i get selected in DV2017 too?
February 24, 2016 at 20:41
Still no issue.
February 22, 2016 at 00:58
sir, what is background checking?? when it is done?? why it is done??
February 22, 2016 at 01:16
Various security checks. Done mainly before interview, but sometimes additional checks are done after the interview.
February 22, 2016 at 11:03
if everything fine with background checking,, then KCC sends 2nd NL, m i right??
February 22, 2016 at 11:48
KCC sends the 2NL even if the background check reveals something bad.
February 22, 2016 at 10:29
hi brtismon.as how u?i told i last time that i got my visa u reply congratulations and thank u for that but now i have also a question,that embassy notify me through my email to go and collect my visa from the DHL.so my question is
1,for how long i can stay without picking up my visa
2,what am going to do next after collecting the document.
am waiting for your reply.thanks
February 22, 2016 at 11:49
1. There is no advantage to not picking up your visa – it will have been printed already.
2. Start making travel plans. You only have 6 months from the date of your medical.
February 22, 2016 at 14:41
since am from Ethiopia am living in a very remote area which is very far from Addis so,
1.what problem will happen if delayed for about 10 days from their notification.to make clear for u am not seeking to get any advantage but i don not have time to pickup
February 22, 2016 at 15:07
I don’t think there is any problem with delaying the pickup.
February 22, 2016 at 17:56
I GOT my 2nl just now.Thaks mr Brit.
February 23, 2016 at 07:43
good morning sir, i came up also with another big problem
1,i called my sponsor and i told him that i got the visa but he told me that he is not willing to pick me up from the air port.what shall i do am little confused what am going to do
2,i heard a rumor that if there is no any body in the air port who is going to pick me up they will return me back to my home land Ethiopia is that true?
3,shall i call another person to pick me up upon arrival in the US air port. i need your help
February 23, 2016 at 16:21
1. Taxi, bus – Figure it out!
2. That is a ridiculous rumor.
3. Up to you.
This is just not a big problem – except in your mind.
February 23, 2016 at 10:02
Hi sir. A friend of mine entered the DV lottery with her middle name. She has her middle name on her passport, wedding certificate and her birth certificate. But she didn’t use her middle in school. All of her school documents are not bearing her middle name including the WAEC. I really want know if she will face any problem during the interview. Her CN is 2016AF0048
February 23, 2016 at 15:29
No I don’t think that will be a problem.
February 23, 2016 at 18:26
Hi sir. My wife is the principal applicant for dv 2016 and we fille in the ds 260 form. But a friend said we didn’t answered the questions that have to deal with academic. The questions are as follows. 1. Name of institution. Answer is 1. Course of study. Answer is ACADEMIC. Degree or Diploma. Answer is DIPLOMA Date of attendance from: answer is 7 September 2007 Date of attendance to: answer is 17 June 2013. please tell me sir.
February 23, 2016 at 19:17
I don’t know what you are asking.
February 23, 2016 at 23:44
Dear can you please advise on our situation, we already got our green cards through lottery, it is expected that my wife will give birth abroad after 1.5 month, due to medical complications, but we can go back to the states after one month of the delivery, do we need to do anything before trsveling to the states with the new baby !! Any thing to do in the US embassy before travel !!
Thanks a million
February 23, 2016 at 23:56
That is scenario 4 above.
February 24, 2016 at 04:19
Dear Britsimon, please help me , i became too anxious i know that you have my answer please me. What should i do?
On october 2014 on the original forms of Dv Lottery i regietered myself, my spouse and my son. Later when the results came there were only three applicants Ds-260 forms available. We filled the Ds-260 forms and on that form my daughter’s birthday is May 21,1994 that her actual birthday is May 21 1993. If pher birthday is on 1994 she must have entered to the first original form of Dv Lottery formwith all of us but it was a fault of us that we made a hig mistake on her birthday. Now we are current and we coudln’t unlock the forms too, to make a change o her birthday. She is now considered as the beneficery with my spouse and my son even she is aged out of (CSPA). When i called to KCC they said that according to the instructions not adding a child who is u der 21 on the original form buth then on the ds-260 means that the whole case will be disqualified. Is there any solution?
-if you think that we dont know our childs birthday it is not true, the problem was chnaging of the dates from Persian calender to the Gregroian. Because in Afghanistan the dont know much about these, please give me a reply im totally anxious about it.
February 24, 2016 at 04:35
You need to be very clear about what is really the truth. Your daughters birthday is declared by her birth certificate.
If that certificate shows she was born on May 21 1993, then you were correct to not include her on the eDV. The only mistake in that case is the information that you entered on the DS260. Most embassies would want proof of that mistake (the birth certificate, and proof of education occurring in line with the date of birth.
If on the other hand her birth is actually May 21 1994, then she was under 21 at the time of the eDV entry, and you should have included her on the entry. That is certain disqualification. There is no “solution” to that.
So – can you prove her birthday is 1993 or not?
February 24, 2016 at 04:52
Yes, we are residing at Afghanistan. Actually the birth certificates is now available for some people to take. But the most valued document in here is Identity Card. I could take that birth certificate showing May 21, 1993 but would it be sufficient document showing we are true?
February 24, 2016 at 04:56
A few days ago i sent an email also to KCC And embassy saying that her birthday is on 1994 she was not 21 but you added her. Her actual birthday is 1993 . Would they refuse even after submitting the original and certified documents to the embassy shwoing that she was not 21 and it was only a misunderstanding of her birthday that she was born on 1994.
February 24, 2016 at 07:01
This contact with the embassy is going to be considered evidence that 1994 is the correct year. If you can only provide unreliable documents, some risk will remain.
February 24, 2016 at 13:32
Hi sir. If I made a mistake on the ds 260 form about my school name. Can I re open it and change it.
February 24, 2016 at 18:26
As long as you are not already scheduled for interview yes. Email KCC to unlock it.
February 24, 2016 at 18:23
Hi sir I’m current for April interview , pregnant but still single(unmarried) sir ,do u think my pregnancy will affect the issue of my visa? Have not attended medicals yet .Thanks sir
February 29, 2016 at 09:42
hello Mr Brit, pls is there any way 0r link i can use t0 knw if my visa is ready.
March 9, 2016 at 23:14
Hi Brit
Thanks so much for your advice and experience in helping me processing my case. I sat interview on March 8, I did not have medical result due no money, me and my wife sat for the interview. The counselor as few questions:
1. When we got married
2. How long we been married
3. when you met your wife
4. Why is it that i am 40yrs old and don’t have a child?
that was all and after which she take a sheet and said that our case is place on administrative process (AP) and they will call us.
please help direct me how to check up and follow my case on the us website to know my status of my visa application
thanks
March 9, 2016 at 23:18
Your case will be on AP until you provide the medical.
March 20, 2016 at 06:20
Sir,I send email for unlocked ds260 (new baby) 10 day ago but not respond kcc?how many day they respond?
March 20, 2016 at 09:42
Right now they are scheduling interviews for May – so they are busy. Wait a week.
March 24, 2016 at 01:24
i have a child from previous relationship which i didn’t list in DS 260 I am already in USA and i got my green card this month… what can i do now
March 24, 2016 at 01:48
Did you list the child on your original eDV entry?
April 10, 2016 at 23:11
no i didnt know about her at that time …. i just found out .
April 10, 2016 at 23:30
That does not seem credible. There is no solution.
https://britsimonsays.com/easiest-way-to-get-disqualified-from-dv-lottery/
March 31, 2016 at 10:23
all favors and facilities. but if the mother still conceives even at the flight to USA then begets within there, do the parents need any documentation from the homeland country?
March 31, 2016 at 15:05
What sort of flight could last long enough to conceive and deliver a baby??? Airlines will generally not board a mother in very late term pregnancy.
June 3, 2016 at 21:05
Hi Brit, what do you mean by approved in “If the birth is after you have been approved but before initial entry to the USA”? My wife was pregnant during the process. She submitted the medical after the birth and got Visa after that. I (as principle) landed before birth as an immigrant and not able to add the baby to my file. The consulate said we should apply for I-130 petition which doesn’t make sense. My wife hasn’t landed yet.
June 3, 2016 at 22:54
Yes you made it more complicated by entering before the birth! You would normally have been able to add the baby simply, but your mistake probably does mean the I130 process. The only advice I can give is to talk to someone else at the consulate or consult a lawyer. You have made it so complicated I don’t have a good solution.
You MIGHT be able to process the baby at the POE if you can convince the airline to let your wife travel with the baby (who will not have a visa). In that case the immigration officer might just process the baby right there. There is a small risk that they say the baby cannot enter.
June 4, 2016 at 02:56
I couldn’t wait, my visa was expiring in two days. the good thing is my baby doesn’t need a visa to enter US as a visitor. I hope they process him at POE. Thanks for the advice.
June 8, 2016 at 13:40
Hello.
Me, my spouse and our daughter got diversity visas issued on 05MAY2016.
We had a new baby born on 12MAY2016. I wrote to Consular Section what we have to do in this case. their answer was:
‘Consular section will be able to add and process a Diversity visa for your new born baby. Please note that in order to process your case we will need to cancel your current visas, reopen your cases and you will need to submit your IV packet back to the consular section. You will need to pass a follow up interview together with your family members and you will need to pay the fee for a replacement visas.’
please be so kind to let me know if we have to go to Consular Section? (We must go to Consular Section in other country. so it is very hard to travel with a newborn baby)
Looking forward to hear from you…
June 8, 2016 at 14:11
I have explained what to do. Scenario 3. Contact the airline and ask if they will board the child without a visa. If they say no, contact the embassy and ask for a travel authorization because you intend to process at the POE. THat’s it.
June 9, 2016 at 06:35
BritSimon, Thank you for your prompt answer.
but why consular section wrote me that they need to cancel our current visas, reopen our cases?
“Please note that in order to process your case we will need to cancel your current visas, reopen your cases and you will need to submit your IV packet back to the consular section. You will need to pass a follow up interview together with your family members and you will need to pay the fee for a replacement visas.”
June 9, 2016 at 06:40
Because they don’t understand the procedure.
August 1, 2016 at 02:08
Hi sir. My wife and I got married on December 2014 and in May 2015, she was selected for dv 2015/2016. We wrote kcc and I added myself on the case. We suppose to go for interview in August but my wife is short of a document, so we decided not to show up. Am filing for a divorce. Can I play dv 2018 with a new wife since the embassy had all my details. Won’t they disqualify me just in case I got selected.
August 1, 2016 at 03:00
As long as you have paperwork, and everything is genuine, there should be no problem.
August 2, 2016 at 14:12
Hello,
My wife, toddler son and myself obtained our DVs 2 weeks ago. As my wife is pregnant with our second child, we are considering Scenario 4. Ideally it would be Scenario 3 but our ob-gyn estimates the delivery date to be very near to the DVs expiry date (~1 week).
My question is whether there are immigration risks related to taking Scenario 4 where:
1) Upon first arrival in the POE, the activated I-559 isn’t valid for a whole 1 year?
2) Entering and leaving the USA as an LPR to deliver a baby in our original country may be evidence of abandonment of our permanent residence status?
Thank you in advance for your time in answering this.
Best regards,
Mike
August 2, 2016 at 23:00
1. It doesn’t matter.
2. No
August 23, 2016 at 06:01
Hello Brit,
How are you? I hope your doing good with good health.
We went to Interview mid of July in Abudhabi consulate office and our baby born first week of August. Then I asked from consulate by mail how to add my new born baby and they answered to me that I have to have submit passport, photos and medical for prepare for the visa. As per your article no require visa for infant baby and he can travel without visa with authorization letter issue by consulate office. Isn’t it?
So what should I do now?
August 23, 2016 at 13:50
That is “scenario 3”. Ask the airline if they need a travel authorization for the child, if they do – ask the embassy for that. IF the embassy won’t follow the normal procedure you will have to comply with what they suggest.
August 24, 2016 at 08:09
Thank You Sir 🙂
September 23, 2016 at 05:16
Me n my wife got the visa for USA through DV programme, my spouse was pregnant at the time of interview. We are blessed with a baby on 1sept. 2016. I contact us embassy n they asked me to mail with the copy of our visa n child’s birth certificate. I mailed it but they don’t respond for a week. In this situation what to do?
September 23, 2016 at 05:18
Wait for their response.
September 26, 2016 at 04:35
Hello Brit,
I am pregnant and the delivery date will be 2nd Oct as per Doctor prescription.
My Case Number is 2017AS0000308* DS260 submitted on 21st May.
1. I will ask for unlock request once the delivery take place, shall I add the reason of unlock as new born baby?
2. Most probably I will get the 2NL by October based on my case number. Do you think It will delay my case appointment?
3. Birth Certificate provides in 1 day but Passport will take minimum 10 days, shall I wait to add new born baby passport number or add my own Passport # and correct it during interview?
4. In case KCC didn’t unlock DS260 due to my case number status/scheduling what should I provide for new born baby medical checkup as there will be no DS260 confirmation for baby.
Thanks in advance for your usual precious advices
September 26, 2016 at 14:05
1. They don’t need a reason, but it would be wise to mention the birth.
2. Possibly, but do it anyway.
3. Your own number.
4. Unlock BEFORE the birth. The baby is coming out!!!!
October 18, 2016 at 19:56
Hi, I wanna know that do I need digital photo of my newborn baby for dv lottery application?
October 18, 2016 at 20:25
Yes – just as they explain in the instructions.
November 12, 2016 at 09:00
Hi,I have submitted my ds-260 on 26 june also my baby born on september i didnt reciece answer email for interview yet what should i do for my baby?
November 12, 2016 at 14:18
I assume you already completed the DS260 for the baby? If so – just wait for the 2NL. You won’t get called until your number is current.