A friend, Matina K, has suggested that some might benefit from a post about how to handle the situation when you have entered as single and want to get married at various points along the DV process.
Firstly, I should explain that the marital status question in the eDV entry is one of the critical questions on the form – a mistake on your marital status can (and typically does) cause disqualification – even if the mistake was innocuous/innocent. Some people, for instance, choose “legally separated” when they are in fact, married, but separated. Unless a separation is legally recorded (typically by a court) then you cannot claim to be separated. Similarly, if you enter married because you plan/expect to be married before the results are announced, that can also cause disqualification. It is essential that you take this question seriously and literally.
OK so what do you do if you are planning to get married before the results are announced OR you are selected and then realize that you want to take your boyfriend/girlfriend/partner. The process depends on the exact timing, between the original entry/registration (October), result announcement (May 1), your interview date (after October, according to when you are current) and the end of the DV year (September 30).
By the way, these comments relate to opposite sex, or same sex relationships. Since the repeal of DOMA the federal government has recognized same sex couples have the same rights for immigration benefit as opposite sex couples. US immigration law therefore respects marriage based on the laws and customs that govern in the place where the marriage was performed. If a marriage is considered legal in the place where it was performed then US immigration law treats the marriage as lawful. I will refer to your boyfriend/girlfriend/partner/fiancé all as partner from now on in this article.
Entry of an unmarried couple in DV lottery
First of all, if you are unmarried you cannot list your partner as a spouse. You can of course both enter the lottery and if either one wins then they have the option of marrying to confer the benefit of a visa (and then Green Card) on the other. Just be aware that each principal selectee (winner) has to meet the requirements in their own right (regarding). Whilst married couples can benefit from cross charging to a spouse’s country (if their own country is ineligible) that option is NOT available to single entrants that later marry. If you are unmarried but have children then both entries should include the children as derivatives.
Scenario 1: Marriage after registration, but before the results are announced.
This one is “easy”. Life happens, you don’t put your life on hold simply because you entered the DV lottery. So – you got married, then you found out you were selected so you simply fill in the DS260 as a married couple. There will be some “normal” scrutiny of the marriage – even people who have been married years have been lightly questioned about the marriage in DV interviews. Marriage prior to selection may get similar interest – and if you want to be extra prepared then take some proof of the marriage as I will describe below.
Scenario 2: Marriage after registration, and after the results are announced, but prior to interview.
OK – there is nothing wrong with this if the relationship is real. In fact it is absolutely the sensible thing to do in some cases as I will describe shortly. However, winning the DV lottery is a huge opportunity and there are plenty of people that have tried to manipulate the system to obtain two Green Cards based on a “sham” marriage. It is therefore up to the couple to demonstrate the genuine nature of the marriage and, especially in countries where fraud is more common, the couple should be prepared for extensive and deep scrutiny of the marriage. People have been prosecuted for immigration fraud based on sham marriages – so please don’t even consider that!
If you have plans to marry shortly after the announcement of the results, you may decide to hold back submission of your DS260 until you have married, so that you can include your spouse on the first submission of the forms. However, if you have already submitted your DS260 and marry while you are waiting for interview, you can request KCC to unlock your form (email is best) and then modify your DS260 to include your new spouse (including modifying your own entry to reflect your new marital status). In the email requesting the form unlocking, I would suggest including a scan of the marriage certificate which will be added to your KCC file (later sent to the embassy or Field office if doing adjustment of status).
If the marriage happens after the case has been passed to the embassy for a scheduled interview, you should still inform KCC as a precaution BUT your actual approach is to handle the change direct with the embassy. Some embassies are relaxed about who attends the interviews, others are very UNrelaxed – so in some cases you will have to contact the embassy or ask KCC to contact them on your behalf to get your spouse added to the interview schedule.
Scenario 3: Marriage after interview, before entry to the USA, and before the end of the year.
OK – you like to live on the edge don’t ya! This is still technically possible, but unwise. The process involves approaching the embassy that handled your case. However, this is a highly risky strategy as the embassy may not understand the rules, you might time out, visas may be exhausted and so on. The MUCH more preferable option is to bring forward the date of your marriage before the interview.
Scenario 4: Marriage after interview, after entry into the USA but before the end of the DV year (September 30th).
OK – this is rare, so rare that I am not even sure this would be technically possible/legal. If you have created this mess you may be able to process a derivative case but this would be highly risky since they would rightly wonder why you hadn’t handled this earlier (i.e. causing them severe doubt that the relationship is real).
Scenario 5: Marriage after the end of the year
This one no longer falls under DV lottery rules – a normal immigration process would need to be followed which is slower and more expensive.
Proof of relationship.
How can you prove your relationship is genuine and not just a sham to take advantage of a DV lottery win. Basically this is a matter of demonstrating your life together and the big events with documentary evidence. This can include the following suggestions.:
- Photos/Emails/Joint bills from the period of time before the marriage.
- Photos or other evidence from the wedding ceremony itself.
- Joint financial documents such as shared bank accounts.
- Knowledge of each other, your extended families and so on.
Get your thinking cap on – the burden is on you to prove the marriage is real. If there is doubt in the mind of the CO he/she is entitled to deny your visa with no appeal process (in consular processing cases).
Thank you to Matina for the suggestion on this topic – as usual, feel free to ask questions/comment on this article, check out my other posts and subscribe to my blog to be notified as I publish further articles.
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July 28, 2017 at 23:31
Hello Brit, my fiance and I submitted our entries as married while we were still single. One with him as primary applicant and the second me as primary applicant. We thought we wouldn’t be able to change the status later on. His entry won. Have we ruined our chances of being eligible? Although we did our traditional marriage in March, we were told that tradition marriages don’t count so we are planning to do the court wedding as soon as possible. Do we still have a chance? Case No. AF394XX
July 29, 2017 at 00:59
I have seen similar cases approved, but there is obviously a risk of denial as you knowingly lied.
July 29, 2017 at 05:57
Please you didn’t answer my question
July 29, 2017 at 08:08
That is true. I have told you I cannot waste any more of my time on your lies.
July 31, 2017 at 21:01
hallo brit
am winner of dv 2018 and married at FEB 2017 before the result known then i submit ds260 with my wife…give me advice? and questions to prepare me and my wife that we may asked at interview?
July 31, 2017 at 22:03
You don’t need to prepare for the questions – just answer everything honestly.
August 2, 2017 at 18:34
ًHi Simon
Pleased to join your great site and every time I can know new things about intreviews
Now,
Somebody told me that ,
There is a new decison & condition
about getting the US Visa
which is :
There should be one of the winner’s relative or family member in the USA
and he /she should bring his/her data
to the embassy
Why do they request that?
What type of relatives can do that?
should he /she have the same last name as the winner?
please give us your best summary of every things
even the simple detailes
Thank you very much in advance
August 2, 2017 at 18:53
You should check with “somebody” to see what they are talking about.
August 2, 2017 at 18:45
Is there any decision
that any winner should do ?
why some of the winners are waiting their interviews or issuing their visas
in Malaysia?
August 2, 2017 at 18:54
I don’t understand what you are asking. Be clear.
August 7, 2017 at 20:57
sorry
Sir Britsimon
my question was:
Is there any dicision that can block ussuing the US visas
August 7, 2017 at 21:17
Well that is a very broad question. Obviously some are affected by the travel ban.
August 3, 2017 at 02:28
Hi there,
One of my friends has won the dv lottery visa but filed the form as single (Although he has two children and wife). He went through the interview process as single and obtained the visa. He is currently planning to enter the US soon. Is there a way he can apply for derivative visa so he can bring his family within 6 months. Please let me know
August 3, 2017 at 03:30
Of course not. He committed fraud.
August 3, 2017 at 06:47
hallo brit
am winner of dv 2018 , i have first degree in electrical engineering in one of ethiopian university . if the dv process is achieved can i gate work in usa related to my educational background?
August 3, 2017 at 12:09
Possibly.
August 5, 2017 at 05:44
Hello sir, i was completed ds 260 form and i am single,my family was planed a marriage end of September,
1.How can i add my wife on my ds 260 form?
2.If i need change my principal application married status “single” to “married”?
3.or can i add my spouse details on “add applicant button” without change my principal applicant married status?
Please explain my all of question sir,
August 5, 2017 at 06:22
You unlock, change your status on your form, adding your wife on your form, then use the add applicant button.
August 5, 2017 at 06:36
Ok sir, thank you,
1.some one say dont need to change current married status and you can ask and add applicant button and add your wife details? is this possible?
because, when i submit my original entry and ds 260 form entry that time i am single, i ill get married next month end,
2.when i need to unlock ds 260 form?
3.how long take up for unlocking?
4.after add my wife if i need to mail to kcc?
Reply all of my questions sir?
August 5, 2017 at 15:02
1. Don’t listen to idiots. I already told you the correct method.
2. You decide.
3. 2 days to 2 weeks
4. No.
August 5, 2017 at 17:23
thanks britsimon, i need to discuss with you directly, can you give your direct email contact or mobile no? and i need to contact 2018 batch srilankan peoples can you help me?
August 5, 2017 at 17:26
You can ask your questions here!
August 5, 2017 at 17:35
what is the final date bro i need to submit submit my wife on ds 260 form 2018 selection? and when i need to face interview can you tell me gussing month 2018AS89xx
August 5, 2017 at 18:03
There is not a final date for submission – but of course do not delay past May of next year. As for timing, read the link below.
https://britsimonsays.com/dv2018-basic-questions/
August 6, 2017 at 05:50
can you tell me when my interview ill come 2018AS89xx?
August 6, 2017 at 14:49
Wait and see.
August 8, 2017 at 01:32
pls i and my girlfriend planned to marry this year september 2017 and right now she is selected among the 2018 U.S lottery . pls should i stop the marriage rites or proceed it because she fill the forms as single before she was selected. but we have not yet fill the DS260 forms.
August 8, 2017 at 02:07
The article above answers your question.
August 9, 2017 at 12:59
hello sir,my family was planed to arrange my marriage on another district,my question is our marriage register certificate ill come under that district ,is it accept embassy?
August 9, 2017 at 14:17
Yes
August 9, 2017 at 14:59
ok sir thank you, here having 25 district, i am “X” district ,my feature wife “Y” district, our marriage ill be held on “Z” district, certificate ill came under “Z” Location Register general,is it accept embassy?i have too much confusion about it, so i am asking again ?
August 9, 2017 at 15:10
I answered. Relax.
August 9, 2017 at 15:58
ok bro thankx,
i was asked now Register,he told to me, they ill put male party residence address “Z”district,,and we have to plane put relation address on it because they are in “Z” district , but i was born and i have permanent residence address is “X” district, how can i face the problem?
register ill put my residence address under “Z” District, but my permanent residence address is different, so what can i do now? what is the solution for it?
August 9, 2017 at 16:03
You need to use your own judgement and follow customs/officials sources in your country. Franklu I think you are making a big deal out of nothing.
August 9, 2017 at 16:27
Ok Britsimon thank you very much,what are you thinking about the problem,can you tell your decision?
August 9, 2017 at 16:39
I answered already.
August 9, 2017 at 17:12
your answer is “Yes” its is correct?
August 9, 2017 at 17:15
your answer is “yes” is it correct? my confusion ,i ill go USA with my wife, so this is big confusion for me.
August 9, 2017 at 17:53
This is the **EIGHTH*** time you have asked this question JUST TODAY. I am busy – this is getting annoying!!! Don’t keep repeating questions on this same issue.
You need to use **your own** common sense and listen to the officials in your country. I don’t know procedures in your country – I don’t even know what country you are talking about!! But I already told you that you are making a big deal out of nothing because where you live and get married is often not the same as the place you were born.
August 9, 2017 at 17:39
your answer is “yes” is it correct? my confusion ,i ill go USA with my wife, so this is big confusion for me.,reply on my this question bro
August 9, 2017 at 17:22
Dear Brit,
As a single person and unmarried do they ask for proof? Or it doesn’t matter since im the only applicant
Thanks
August 9, 2017 at 17:33
ok dv winner, now i am single i ill marry one girl another location, registration ill held on another location, i am the applicant,i was filled my ds 260 form my permanent address, but my married certificate ill showing another districts, is is any problem or they ask more any proof?
August 9, 2017 at 17:35
Sorry dear but i dont know the answer for your quistions, but I’m sure Britsimon will give u the needed feedback , he always do
August 9, 2017 at 17:44
In some countries there is a certificate of celibacy – but in most countries, such proof is not required.
August 9, 2017 at 17:58
Noted dear thanks a lot
August 14, 2017 at 16:38
Hi Brit thanks for clearing everything. My wife entered married and my name in her application as her spouse because our wedding happened last year in August. The problem is that at that time we had no marriage certificate. In January my wife started to be pregnant and in October I will be father. When results are published my friend say that without marriage certificate you can not do anything for that reason we did legal marriage in may after results however now i am very confused about my case. Can you explain thanks in advance.
August 14, 2017 at 18:55
That happens often and in that case, they will normally accept the case as married.
August 14, 2017 at 21:23
My Wife and I have been living here in US for the last 10 years. We are working here with F1 Visa (OPT) after we get our PhDs. I won the H1B lottery this year as well.
Will your comment be different?
August 18, 2017 at 05:06
what is the details are requested the spouse form?
they request passport no ?
can you tell me what is the details are request to add on spouse form?
August 18, 2017 at 06:22
The same as the main applicant.
August 18, 2017 at 06:42
Ok britsimon thankx,
1. how many month before we ill notified for interview?
2.me and spouse ill be interview ill be held on same time ? or different time?
August 18, 2017 at 06:44
1. Wait and see
2. Same time
August 18, 2017 at 15:58
Ok Sir, My age is 20, my wife age is 28, they ill accept my spouse ? age different have any issue?
August 18, 2017 at 17:10
No.
August 20, 2017 at 07:01
I filled alone and was selected, my boyfriend filled and included me as his spouse and he was not selected. I continued to fill the online form as single. His not anywhere in my applications anam. Actually not married. Will this lead to denial of visa on my sideface. Remember he included me and was not selected but me I didn’t include him and was selected.
August 20, 2017 at 14:41
It could raise questions in your interview – I cannot say for certain.
August 20, 2017 at 10:47
Dear Britt,
Hope to you are doing alright.Me and my wife got the DV green card (I was the winner)on July 2016 .I ‘am planning to divorce.My wife as a revenge she wants to go to the US embassy and tell them that our marriage was arranged in order to obtain the green card for her(Which is not true.We got married on March 2016 and I found out that I was a winner on October 2016.Please advise me.
Kind regards
Samuel
August 20, 2017 at 14:29
Don’t worry about it.
August 21, 2017 at 13:45
hello Brit,
maybe what i am asking wont be part of the lottery 2018 , but it does concern a green card. my boyfriends’ brother is in the process of filing for him we are not married yet can we get married just before he have to file the ds form, and how long you think it takes to file for a brother.
August 21, 2017 at 14:26
I only answer dv lottery questions.
August 28, 2017 at 02:03
Hi, I was preselected for DV-2018 but got married and moved from my country of origin (the one indicated in the application): I haven’t done the DS- 260 yet, could my wife and stepchild be included with me for an interview in a US embassy in our new country of residence? How? Thanks in advance for your help.
August 28, 2017 at 02:54
Yes – you can include them in your case. When you complete the DS260 for you, you can add applicants and create DS260 for them too.
August 28, 2017 at 03:21
Thanks for your answer, if I have two citizenships and therefore two passports, can I get the visa stamped in any of them? I applied as Venezuelan and my passport is about to expire (the situation there is beyond chaotic for me to get a new one soon enough).
August 28, 2017 at 05:04
Use either.
September 6, 2017 at 13:13
**Dear Simon, please delete my previous comment and post this one because this is more complete and in previous one my real name is displayed. Thank you
Hi Simon,
I am a DV2018 winner. I have not submitted DS260 yet because I have a high number and I am going to get married with my girlfriend before.
Although we are both Spanish, our intention is to get married in UK because we live currently here and because it is much more easier than in Spain.
After that, we can register our marriage in Spain or not, the main problem here is bureaucracy (it takes 2-3 months). If you do not register the marriage, it has not civil effects in Spain (in UK is completely legal).
Other issue is that I am not sure where to place the interview if in Madrid or London.
So, my question is about your opinion of this issue, if you know any case like mine and if DV2018 interview can be affected by where the marriage is placed.
Thank you.
September 6, 2017 at 17:20
It doesn’t matter where you get married. The US embassy will apply US thinking – so Madrid US embassy will see a UK marriage as legal. Either embassy will be fine – but it is normal to interview where you live.
September 8, 2017 at 10:58
Mr. BritSimon.please I want to know for the evidence of marriage .. if u and ur wife open bank account together and the account is 4 months old because ur marriage is not too old like 1 year .. would that be convincing to the CO ?
September 8, 2017 at 13:52
No
September 8, 2017 at 18:07
Thanks.
September 14, 2017 at 05:57
Hello sir, i was submit my spouse new add applicant its showing under review,how long takeup to edit ?
September 22, 2017 at 05:57
Sir I want to ask medicals is my four-year son and wife also fall under it
September 22, 2017 at 14:07
Why are you wasting your time and money?
September 22, 2017 at 16:38
Please sir forgive me about the past
September 26, 2017 at 04:55
Sir I am loving a girl from Tajikistan country, and I am from India, she got selected in lucky draw for immigration visa to USA she had submitted her application and she got interview date on Nov 2017, she want to marry her, as I don’t want her to leave this opportunity she got . So I want to know wat we should do so that we both can travel to USA, and she doesn’t get any problem filling for me
September 26, 2017 at 04:59
You must have known for months – and now she is already scheduled – so you left it too late.
September 26, 2017 at 22:04
Hello Simon,
My boyfriend won the DV lottery 2018 in Europe. His number is around 30000. We are going to get married before submitting DS260. We are currently living in UK and getting married in UK is the easiest way. As we both are Spanish, would be our UK marriage enough for the interview? Notice that we will need to validate our UK marriage in Spain in order to have civil effects in Spain too. Do you think it is necessary to do that? As far as I know this process might take several months, not sure if this could be completed prior the interview.
Thank you for your response.
Regards,
September 26, 2017 at 23:26
UK marriage is enough. The Spanish civil registration is unnecessary for US immigration. Do this as early as possible.
September 27, 2017 at 11:34
Thank you very much for your answer Simon.
As I understand you mean getting married ASAP. In UK this process will take 1-2 months.
September 26, 2017 at 22:12
sir Brit
I filled DS260
for my friend last two weeks
then He Add
some informatios
So I sent an email to kentacky
to re open the application
They opened it
and I added the inf.
Now
it appears
compeleted
Is it
closed
Or it will close it self
When
&
how
if there is an other way
please explain to me
Also,
How many times can I send to kentacky to re open the application
thank you so much
September 26, 2017 at 23:25
Completed is closed. There is no limit to how many times you can open it.
September 27, 2017 at 13:13
Thank you so much for your reply .
I signed again
then presssed on compeleted
and added the third qualification
then pressed on save .
Now
The form is Ok
how can I submite it again.
Or
It is already submited
with the previouse inf.
Sorry for pepeating some questions .
September 27, 2017 at 13:56
You simply resubmit the form the same way you submitted it. Once submitted, it has a status of “completed”
September 28, 2017 at 11:13
Dear Mr.Simon, I want to ask you, can someone who won the 2018 DV lottery also apply this year for the 2019DV lottery ?? is that okay?? or will it effect both applications??
September 28, 2017 at 13:16
No problem.
September 30, 2017 at 21:16
hallo birt
i’m dv 2018 selectee before this I fill dv for 8th times but only the last one is successful. now am married. my wife and me know each other since 2013 I love her begin from this time but she is not ok b/c she was student. we meet and talk always about my love and also we are facebook friends there are so many contacts. when we are not met I sometimes write love letters. I fill dv 2018 entere on first October 2016 with single status. life going on on November 2016 she said ok “i’m with you” life going on we want to be together and married on Feb 2017. dv result announced on may. then by your help I fill ds260 with her married status. the question is
1 is it any risk tell the date when we met and all love story?
2 is understandable at the time of dv entere am single b/c I love her but she was not ok at that time?
3 facebook contacts and love letters is helpful? how I can show our facebook contacts.
add your tips.
thanks birt
September 30, 2017 at 23:53
1. No – although they really aren’t interested in the love story. Just the facts.
2. Obviously yes. Because that was the fact.
3. Screenshots.
October 4, 2017 at 22:39
Great help there. But this one may be a little bit further from marriage stuff. I am still to make my child’s birth certificate
1. Can I include her in my form
2. What if I happen to make the birth certificate after results are announced?
October 4, 2017 at 22:41
1. Yes
2. That’s ok
October 6, 2017 at 08:54
I am 2017 dv lottery winner. when I applied I was single, I went on with my visa process and then I got married while my application was under administrative processing. I emailed and they replied that it is not possible to add new case while administrative processing. After AP my visa was issued as single. Does it cause problem for my entry? i contacted embassy but they replied i can explain the siyuation to customs and Dv 2017 time is over so I cannot request modify or new visa.
October 6, 2017 at 14:08
That won’t cause a problem. Keep all documentation where you asked to add the applicant and they said no.
October 6, 2017 at 10:48
Hi..I am a winner of Dv lottery 2018 on May2017 and i met my boyfriend August,2017.And i have filled the Ds-260 form before i met him and it says completed.Now, i want to marry him October,2017.Will it be okay if i add him in the Ds-260 form by clicking Add applicant?
If not what shall i do?
October 6, 2017 at 14:02
You will be questioned about your relationship to see if it is genuine or whether you just married to get him a Green Card. It is unusual in most countries to meet someone in August and marry them by October. That would normally seem suspicious. If they think you are doing that for the extra Green Card, they will ban you both for life.
October 7, 2017 at 08:21
I am a winner of 2018Dv lottery. Me and my boyfriend are back again togther after a break up. And i have applied and completed the Ds-260 form saying am single,before we get engaged.So, by re-opening the Ds-260 form can i apply again saying engaged but not married? What do u suggest?
October 7, 2017 at 12:48
No. You can only add a derivative if married.
October 7, 2017 at 11:55
1. How as an unmarried student fill the 2nd form ?
2.I finished high school A/L and get a semi governments diploma. How I fill my educational requirements.
October 7, 2017 at 12:40
https://britsimonsays.com/completing-the-ds260-for-dv-lottery-entrants/
October 12, 2017 at 21:49
Dear Brit
I would like to know what is happening with the D.V.Lottery web site?
How long will it stay down for maintenance ?
Is there any change in the web site?
please inform us
Thank you so much in advance
October 13, 2017 at 20:38
I need your answer
Sir Simom.
October 13, 2017 at 21:02
https://britsimonsays.com/dv-lottery-entry-site-maintenance/
October 13, 2017 at 17:42
Hello Brit, my boyfriend in London entered last year dv for me as married , even though we were not married, Neither of us won. Now he is married to someone and I am also married to US citizen, and he wants to file for me, is there any consequence?
October 13, 2017 at 18:18
Maybe.
October 13, 2017 at 20:33
Dear Brit.
Until now it still
Down for maintenance.
October 14, 2017 at 13:40
https://britsimonsays.com/dv2019-entry-period-restarted/
October 17, 2017 at 05:29
Hi!
At the beginning I really want to thank you for everything you do for us! It is really helpful.
So me and my girlfriend we met around Nov2016 and started to be in a relationship around Jan 2017. (we are both from the same country, met at the university on F1 visa). She was selected to the next stage of DV2018. She didn’t send DS260 yet (she is planning to do it around february 2018). Of course we started to think about getting married. Do you think it’s gonna be a problem if she adds me to DS260 form? We have been living together since April 2018.
October 17, 2017 at 12:35
They will be somewhat suspicious of your fairytale romance. So – if you proceed to marry and submit the DS260 together, you will need to prove the relationship is real.
October 17, 2017 at 19:46
Actually sir I’m going to fill dvlottry form .in dv lottery one question is what is your marital status ?now I’m in United Arab Emirates country I’m married person but my wife left already from the home when I was spending for 3month in Dubai,UAE .particularly I don’t have any proof and not yet make married certificate because that’s time I gone UAE after 3days married cause visa came already and they(manpower) call me immediately that is why I didn’t make married certificate .I have only picture of my wife but this one picture not fit for the DV lottery form .in this situation which answer I should put on What is you marital status question …thank you sir
October 17, 2017 at 19:50
You have to answer the truth. If you are married you must answer married. However, you cannot enter the lottery unless you provide photos of yourself and any derivatives. So – DO NOT enter the lottery until you have the photo of you and your spouse.
October 17, 2017 at 20:12
Thank you sir And sir if I winner of dv lottery this year and when I have interview on US embessy .i have to provide the married certificate cause my wife left form home
October 17, 2017 at 20:42
If you are a winner you would have to show proof of your marriage, yes.
October 17, 2017 at 20:32
And if she is not with me right now I can provide only her old photo or I need to get new photo of my wife for dv lottery form
October 17, 2017 at 20:43
You need to read and follow the instructions.
October 17, 2017 at 21:00
Thank you so much for my all question
October 18, 2017 at 06:16
would it be a problem if i’m married with my US citizen boyfriend after registration & before announcement. and if we decided to apply spouse visa, will i be able to cancel my registration?
October 18, 2017 at 13:10
No problem.
October 19, 2017 at 20:41
Hello, I am not sure this has been asked before. My wife is not interested in DV lottery and US immigration, but do I still need to mention myself as married in the form? Also does the status being married or single has any effect on selection process? Thanks in advance
October 19, 2017 at 20:47
Both questions have been asked and answered hundreds or thousands of times.
You have to tell the truth. Answering married is not optional if you are married. Tell the truth.
The draw is random. Neither marital status, education, address or shoe size affects the draw. Random.
October 20, 2017 at 01:33
Hi sir pls if an applicant was successful but left some of his children behind while traveling & later one of the girls got married & had children with the husband can she be disqualified when it’s time for her to go for an interview pls?
October 20, 2017 at 01:35
Is this a DV case? Why will she have an interview? Was she given a DV visa? When did you go.
You have to make yourself more clear.
October 20, 2017 at 01:55
Sorry sir she applied in 2001 and was successful but has 10 children so she left with the last 5 leaving the first five in Nigeria so I married one of the girls in 2007 & we have 4 kids now the remains 4 has also jones their parent & siblings in the U.S. but the mum applied to the home office informing them of these developments with birth certificates we are expecting that she may be due for interview (or I don’t really know the procedure ) by 2019 or so,
October 20, 2017 at 03:03
OK – so that is not a DV lottery case – so I cannot answer anything about it.
October 22, 2017 at 19:17
dear Simon
dear Simon i have a little complicated issue that need your answer.i and my wife fill and submitted the Dv lottery of 2019,me as primary.and later on May when i checked i found that i am one of the selected applicants.but at that time my wife was not with me,she was in my country(i was in a second country) so i tell her the good news then while she is on her way to come she found a some problem and and i told her before i filled the ds-260 i m going to wait for her.and i waited her till September but lastly she told me she cant make and to drop her case and i fill the ds-260 my self only.then suddenly on October she calls me she had solved the problem and managed to come.then i decided to block my ds-260 and after 3 days the KCC told me they have already arranged my interview and send me the interview letter..and now she is with me here at the interview place so what can i do?
shall i take her with me to the interview?what do you suggest?
October 22, 2017 at 20:18
Contact the embassy.
October 26, 2017 at 16:03
Hi Brit
I’m dv winner 2018 at my first entry i applied as single. in jan 2016 we broke up with my girlfriend in july 2017 i came to realise that she has a kid means that when we brek up i left her with pregnant and i’m sure the kid is mine b’se we are resembling much therefore in Aug 2017 we agreed to live together so that we can raise our kid and next month i’m planning to marry her while arleady i have filled Ds 260 as single. My question is there any problem i unlock my Ds260 and change the status from single to married? there is any suspicious to the embassy about our marriage and our kid?, reply me please.
October 26, 2017 at 16:16
No problem as long as the child was not born prior to your DV entry in October 2016.
October 27, 2017 at 06:40
Hi Brit
The kid was born on 23 oct 2016 while Dv entry was done on 01 nov 2016, I entered as single with no kid i came to realise i have a kid later on. Is there any problem if i unlock the Ds 260 and add my kid? advice me please.
October 27, 2017 at 12:19
Adding your child will mean disqualification. Continuing as single is immigration fraud. My advice is to not proceed with the DV process. Enter DV2019.
October 26, 2017 at 17:07
I want to fill out the application for dv 20018 but my wife dose not what to so what do I do
October 26, 2017 at 18:04
That sounds like you need marriage advice – not something I can give you.
October 26, 2017 at 22:52
Please forgive me this blog is educating us sir my question is that I am dv 2018 selectee during the initial entry I wrote single the girl gave birth with because of misunderstanding she left me to her mum so I didn’t wrote her name to the initial entry but elders came in to settle so that we can raise the our son and we got married December 2016 so I may as can add her to the ds 260
October 26, 2017 at 23:50
Here is where you said you entered legally separated and no son – https://britsimonsays.com/marital-status-getting-married-dv-lottery-process/comment-page-7/#comment-74901
Here is where you ask about a “friend” that applied single but has a 4 year old son – https://britsimonsays.com/marital-status-getting-married-dv-lottery-process/comment-page-8/#comment-78690
Here is where you mention the 4 year old child is your child – https://britsimonsays.com/marital-status-getting-married-dv-lottery-process/comment-page-8/#comment-84946
There were several other questions all with various versions of various lies.
I have spent time answering your questions until I realized you don’t have any respect for the truth, or my time. I honestly have no idea why you think I should waste another minute on your questions.