Trump says idiotic things every of the week. Honestly, it is hard to even take him seriously anymore – but I know people will be concerned about his comments today – so I will address them.
As many will know, there was a terrorist attack yesterday by a scumbag originally from Uzbekistan. As far as Trump can be believed, the terrorist originally gained his Green Card through the DV lottery program – and in true ignorant style, Trump began to discuss this as a need to shut down the DV lottery program.
So – can Trump act on that? Can he stop the DV lottery program, based on his whim? NO – he cannot.
The DV lottery is part of US immigration law. As has been demonstrated several times over the recent months, US law is more powerful than the ill informed rantings of a moronic president. He does have power to instruct his administration to operate in certain ways – so he could, for instance, slow down background checks and so on – but to an extent, we have already seen those changes over the last year or two (even prior to Trump’s election).
Now – Trump can ask congress to debate and vote on proposed immigration bills – and there are bills already in process that would, if adopted, end the DV program in favor of merit based systems. However, existing bills are very “ambitious” in their approach, to the point where the bills are unlikely to have broad support. Without that support, the bills are irrelevant. Could there be a new bill introduced that selectively ended the DV program – yes – theoretically that is possible, but not likely in my opinion – and would not be implemented fast enough to affect the current DV2018 program.
So to be clear. There is no impact to the DV2018 program.
In the immediate term the DV program has appeared in the news in this sad and unfortunate way. Trump had clearly never even heard of the DV lottery – he called it the “diversory lottery”.
Frankly, the method of immigration 7 years ago is largely irrelevant – whether this terrorist was here through the DV lottery or some other way makes no difference. The fact is, he became radicalized here in the USA. Trump fails to understand that.
Trump also fails to understand the many positive stories from the DV lottery program. People who come here through DV are brave and ambitious people. It’s hard to go through the process, and it is very hard to move to a new country and make a new life in a strange country. Those that do it want the best for themselves and their energy, effort and diversity enriches the lives of all they meet.
So finally I would say to keep calm. Ignore the words of the person who sits in the White House at the moment – and remember that the USA is greater than one unwise fool.
November 3, 2017 at 00:59
Brit, I had emailed KCC regarding the status of my DS260 and got the following reply: “Your forms have been received and pending further embassy review for the continuation of your visa processing. Interviews are scheduled numerically based on case numbers that have completed processing.”
Case number :OC5**
1. What is the above suppose to mean?
2. By when can i expect an interview?
November 3, 2017 at 02:30
1. https://britsimonsays.com/communicating-kcc/
2. Wait and see.
November 3, 2017 at 05:35
What would be the implication if my school certificates bears no middle name but both passport and birth certs do
November 3, 2017 at 14:19
Not a problem.
November 3, 2017 at 08:01
hi dear,
Asia region visa cutoff number is above 11000 or below 10000?
November 3, 2017 at 14:15
Wait and see.
November 3, 2017 at 10:07
The President DJT when asked about the program what came out of his mouth was pure idiocy. He actually thinks the outside countries are who nominates people to come to the USA. He thinks that these outside countries supervise the lottery and send the USA ‘not their finest people’ . This buffoon doesn’t know how the program works but he wants to shut it down.
He doesn’t know that it’s a US program supervised by the US government, he doesn’t know it’s random, he knows NOTHING!
November 3, 2017 at 10:24
He’s John Snow huh? He knows nothing lol
November 3, 2017 at 14:07
Quite.
November 3, 2017 at 12:53
Hi Brit do we have to quit the entry now because Trump is up for something different please help me up and thanks
November 3, 2017 at 14:04
Ignore Trump.
November 3, 2017 at 16:18
hi dear,
1. Each year how many percent of visa get for Asia region? above 16% of 100% or around 20%?
2. What was the visa cutoff number of Asia region for dv 2017?
above case number 11000 or below case number 10000?
Please answer me dear
November 3, 2017 at 18:25
https://britsimonsays.com/dv2018-selectee-numbers-published/
November 3, 2017 at 18:11
Hii brat….i am 2018 Dv lottery winner and i just found now that am pregnant …..and my case number is AF00006xx………Will it fail my process?
November 3, 2017 at 18:18
No
November 3, 2017 at 18:11
Hi Simon, we have been checking our 2018 entrance since May. Not selected but we are being told to keep checking until next year. Should we go ahead and play for 2019 while checking?
November 3, 2017 at 18:17
Yes
November 3, 2017 at 20:43
If someone had old surgery since 24 years ago will affect the medical examination and the processes of getting the visa this surgery not effect my life I’m living my life normal
November 3, 2017 at 21:08
No affect on the interview.
November 3, 2017 at 20:44
Hello how are friend second what is the latest news of trump about dvlottery is he allowed to cancel dv or is there hope
November 3, 2017 at 21:08
That is all detailed above.
November 3, 2017 at 21:14
Hey BritSimon
I got a visa, I passed the interview, and now hearing all these things about Trump. I was planning to immigrate in USA in early spring, but now Im getting a little bit hectic! Let’s say Trump and the Senate close this lottery. Would that have some impact on those who already had visas but not entered in USA? I am really scared…
November 3, 2017 at 22:48
First, it’s nonsense. Second, no, it would not impact you.
November 3, 2017 at 23:24
When do you think congress will meet to vote against DV lottery ?
November 3, 2017 at 23:47
I don’t know.
November 4, 2017 at 00:28
Thank u bro. Do u think if Congress blocked the DV lottery this year, is this going to impact the the winners Dv 2018?
November 4, 2017 at 03:08
Did you read my article above???
November 4, 2017 at 03:27
mr simon
do Trump’s remarks have an effect to the winner this year at the embassy interview or everything will be as the same previous year and the embassy don’t refuse anyone unlike a person lie ???
November 4, 2017 at 03:45
Read my thoughts above.
November 4, 2017 at 05:22
hi simon,
Case number AS11000 will have chance for 2nl?
November 4, 2017 at 14:09
Wait and see.
November 4, 2017 at 05:49
hallo
my high school certificat name and degree name is different b/c i change my name at court….is it risk? i have court letter, they need this letter at interview? and is it must transelat to english?
November 4, 2017 at 15:03
I am a selectee of 2018, and I have been hearing lots of bad news about the lottery this year, but Unfortunately I think we will be hearing the same news every month at least.
November 4, 2017 at 16:24
Hey what ill happen for srilankan peoples?
2018 selected peoples and 2019 dv applications?
November 4, 2017 at 16:28
Nothing about this is specific to Sri Lankan people. So read the article above.
November 4, 2017 at 17:34
hey brit i applied to the lottery on 3th of oct and then it shut down the website so i applied again on 18th of oct but on 20 of oct i got email from [email protected] says: Dear Diversity Visa Program entrant:
Please check http://www.dvlottery.state.gov for an important announcement regarding your Diversity Visa Program entry.
Remember, only internet sites that end with the “.gov” domain suffix are official U.S. government websites. Many other websites (e.g., with the suffixes “.com,” “.org,” or “.net”) provide immigration and visa-related information and services. The Department of State does not endorse, recommend, or sponsor any information or material on these other websites. The Department of State, KCC, or any other U.S. government entity will never ask you to send money via email or request that you reply with personal information. The only fee associated with the DV program will be paid at the time of your interview.
U.S. Department of State
but many of my friends they didnt send them a email why?
November 4, 2017 at 20:09
It doesn’t matter. Worry about other things…
November 4, 2017 at 20:11
is it a first sign to win or no?
November 4, 2017 at 20:20
Lol. No.
November 5, 2017 at 10:16
haha
November 5, 2017 at 10:58
when the computer do the draw ?
November 5, 2017 at 16:07
I don’t know. Does it matter?
November 4, 2017 at 19:16
if the congress votes for the cessation of the lottery system after the end of the inscriptions dv 2019 .it they will be admitted or not
November 4, 2017 at 20:06
How can I possibly answer that?
November 5, 2017 at 10:33
While I understand that Trump’s words are all bluster and that wholesale immigration changes such as the RAISE Act have zero chance of getting through Congress, my only fear is that the GOP will somehow strike a bargain with the Dems by agreeing to revive DACA in exchange for terminating smaller parts of immigration policy such as the Diversity Visa lottery.
November 5, 2017 at 16:11
Yes, that is possible – but not fast.
November 21, 2017 at 19:18
I’m just bothered by the retroactive date of the new proposals. RAISE was (reasonably) going to be enacted the first day of the Fiscal Year FOLLOWING its signing into law – these new bills want to pull the rug out from under everyone. DV making the news, and the specific targeted nature of the new bills against DV are a bit uncomfortable. All we can do is wait and see, of course, but there’s very little incentive for anyone to argue the date of all things, as they look at applicants as numbers and not people.
November 21, 2017 at 20:28
The new bills are not realistic proposals and won’t have wide support.
November 5, 2017 at 10:36
Good day Brit i just have a little question i got a freind who us amongst the selectee of the the dv2018 with a case number 39000*** shes in cameroon and made me know she has received her invitation letter already meanwhile am 38000xxx wauting on your instructions on what to do thanks.
November 5, 2017 at 16:10
No one of 39000 number range has received their interview appointment – you have some sort of misunderstanding.
November 5, 2017 at 21:35
Ok thank you
November 5, 2017 at 10:44
Hi Brit, will I be paying 330 visa fees each for my self, wife and 2 kids who ar both under 5years? Or I will be paying for my self nd wife only? Pls explain 2me.
November 5, 2017 at 16:09
Everyone. 4 x 330 in your case (plus 4 x medicals, and if approved, 4 x $220 fee for the Green Card).
November 5, 2017 at 14:00
it is difficult to remove the green card in a short time. but can trump bring new criteria for 2018 interviews ? e.g : a certain level of english language
November 5, 2017 at 16:06
No
November 5, 2017 at 19:01
Hello Mr brit how are friend after that my question is which time is suitable to visit visa status check before I receive 2nls or after 2nls thanks
November 6, 2017 at 00:26
CEAC won’t have any data until January.
November 6, 2017 at 01:43
Ok my case number is above 40000 so in January can I check my visa status check thanks
November 6, 2017 at 13:56
Well your status is obvious then – waiting to be current. You will wait until summer.
November 6, 2017 at 12:19
goodafternoon Brits,
Folks, someboby help me tell Trump to revoke the citizenship of all americans so that he can stay in the country alone, since its apparent that the indigens are killing themselves more than foreigners are doing.
apart from we wanting to go and live our dreams in the states, we love America and want peace and security to prevail.
look at what just happened in Texas, is he also an immigrant, did he go there by dv lottery?.
I think its time that man gets serious and gives us some peace of mind before we go there.
By Gods grace we ll also get to america
November 6, 2017 at 13:11
Good day, I put my son’s father’s last name as his on the application, as it was supposed to be his, (we r not married or togthether), my son was born earlier this year but isnt registered as yet (no birth certificate as yet) but i’m thinking of gettibg him registered soon but i want to use my last name. Would that be an immediate disqualification or not?
November 6, 2017 at 14:15
No
November 6, 2017 at 13:14
When visa status checked ? Before interview or after interview please I wait your good answer
November 6, 2017 at 14:17
PLease stop repeating questions.
November 6, 2017 at 20:19
The Congress is going to discuss and pass the immigration Law in next January-February. The DV lottery will be abolished soon. The question is: will the Law be retroactive or no ? This is the question.
November 6, 2017 at 20:50
The question is, why do you keep talking about things that you don’t understand?
November 6, 2017 at 22:39
Go and readt “The Hill” please.
November 7, 2017 at 01:30
My knowledge is not in doubt. Yours most certainly is – so perhaps you should read some more and comment less.
November 6, 2017 at 22:14
What’s is merit based system?
November 7, 2017 at 01:33
Giving immigration preference to people based on skills, or education.
November 7, 2017 at 06:11
Good morning brit thanks for this powerful response indeed am happy with this.
November 7, 2017 at 10:39
So is it going to come in the form of another immigrant visa program where people can apply based on merit or how…do you know or have any idea please?
November 7, 2017 at 13:25
Wait and see.
November 8, 2017 at 03:02
Hi Brit
what effect will the ending of TBS visa for Nicaragua have on DV lottery? Will the visa numbers for DV selectees increase?
November 8, 2017 at 03:18
No effect at all.
November 8, 2017 at 03:35
Hello Dear Brit Sir,
I would like to ask about how to check our stats of Dv lottery.
I am asking this question because I had interview on 10 of October but unfortunately I was put by CO in administration process.
I would like to mention, I could not able to sleep since the day of my interview. just thinking and thinking and praying. so could you please tell me how to check my stats.
November 8, 2017 at 04:25
You cannot check the status. You simply have to wait. If you are Iranian certain other countries, your AP could last 6 months or more.
November 8, 2017 at 05:23
Dear, Brit Simon
dear, what do you think about this?
Applications for the 2019 DV are being taken now through November 22. Applicants will learn next May if they have been selected – unless there is a change in the program’s status. But it is the people who were selected for 2018 who are really worried. Will they be able to come or not?
“This is a discretionary program; it’s an act of generosity so to speak. If Congress passes a law and the President signs it to abolish the program and they set a fixed date, my guess is those people are out of luck,” said Rinzler. “It says right on the website: even ‘winning’ is not a guarantee.”
I’m the winner of dv 2018 and how do I understand this now? Tomorrow, if Congress abolishes the lottery, will this affect me?
November 8, 2017 at 06:16
What I think is fully captured in my article above.
November 8, 2017 at 11:19
hello Brit, thanks for the wonderful job you have been doing , i recently discovered an error on my DS260 form , and it has given me sleepless nights for the last two nights , my case number is 2018AF20xxx. i filled as date of marriage 10/2/xxxx which is supposed to be 11/2/xxxx. i have requested for an unlock but kcc have not yet responded. am scared this may lead to a visa denial. am i at risk? please help me out with your advice on this.
November 8, 2017 at 14:27
No risk.
November 8, 2017 at 11:36
Thanks brit for your tireless effort on sharing your information
November 9, 2017 at 19:55
goodevening Brits
do you have an idea when congress is sitting on the dv lottery case ?
also can it happen that Kcc will speed up the interviews due to the ambush laid by trump and his people ?
i know you have already shared your thoughts but these just came into mind
sorry if its a silly question anyway
November 9, 2017 at 19:59
There is nothing currently planned.
November 9, 2017 at 20:03
alright thanks
also can kcc speed up the interviews due to the ambush laid by trump ?
November 10, 2017 at 20:15
Dear brits.
Im a 2018 selectee from fiji….. Oceania category . I still haven’t got my 2nl. OC00001338. Should i be worried….. or just will have to wait and see?
November 10, 2017 at 22:59
You have to wait until it is your turn, which means you won’t hear anything until May/June
November 10, 2017 at 21:07
Hi sir in ds 260 in the question were you previously omplyed I answered yes and I mentioned my job substitute teacher I had worked for different period but I only mentioned the last period should I reopen my ds 260 and mentioned all the periods if yes .is it possible to reopen my ds260 now
November 10, 2017 at 22:56
Yes. Unlock and correct.
November 10, 2017 at 23:05
Can I unlocked now I submitted in last mai
November 10, 2017 at 23:17
Yes
November 10, 2017 at 23:21
Can this cause a delay to my interview my case number is 326##
November 11, 2017 at 01:11
No.
November 11, 2017 at 07:24
hi, dear. thanks for all your done. and we are waiting , so hope see good things. Anything has not release yet. Are they late?
November 12, 2017 at 01:16
Not late, no.
November 13, 2017 at 11:09
HI Brit
am dv winner and before i was succesfully selected as winner i had previously indicated not married and highest level of education as degree but now have been in two marriage relationship and started my masters last year which ininted to complete early next year. do you feel this has any effect or impact when a near interview comes?
November 13, 2017 at 15:16
So in the last year (since DV entry) you were married TWICE????
November 15, 2017 at 11:14
two months i mean brit
November 15, 2017 at 19:29
OK – no impact
November 13, 2017 at 20:31
Visa Bulletin has been released
November 14, 2017 at 15:57
brit if the bill passed is it possible to affect dv 2019?
November 15, 2017 at 17:44
Yes
November 16, 2017 at 12:05
Hello Simon,
What’s your opinion about the latest 9th circuit decision on implementation of travel ban?
Are you going to make a post to explain?
November 16, 2017 at 14:17
When I get a moment – yes
November 17, 2017 at 08:22
when will the congress start the debate on the immigration reform?
November 17, 2017 at 15:28
I don’t know.
November 17, 2017 at 12:20
Good day brit i got a little worry i want to know if its necessary to unblock the ds260 to fill in my passport number or i should just allow it like that am asking this because i just got my passport recently after i had submitted since may can it be a problem ?waiting thanks ..
November 17, 2017 at 15:23
If not already scheduled, unlock and add the passport.
November 17, 2017 at 15:42
Dear brit how do i know if it has not yet been scheduled or not the case number is 38000 am in Africa cameroon precisely thanks .dont get mad at me pls.
November 17, 2017 at 21:42
Long time to wait yet – plenty of time to read this
https://britsimonsays.com/read-visa-bulletin/
November 17, 2017 at 13:53
hi brit i lives in other country from 4 years .i m from nepal and dv lottery winner
my question is that
1)can i write my present adress as other country where i lived 4 years
2) can i write ‘yes” in mailling adress as present adress
3) will it cause any problem if 1nl and 2nl mailled at the adress is different in both letter.
November 17, 2017 at 15:18
1. Yes
2. Yes
3. No
The truth is always OK!