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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October 27, 2017 at 10:53
Please is true but this case is relevant forgive me about the pass
October 27, 2017 at 19:31
Hi Brit,
I won dv 2018 with my wife, we fill the ds-260 and sent in september, my wife is pregnant but in the form ds-260 do not exist a question about that. Our baby will be born in February, we believe before the interview (based on the visa bulletin). We would have some problem with that please help us.
October 28, 2017 at 15:43
Hello,
I entered the lottery as single, im not married, but i have been with my boyfriend for a few years. Neither one of us is ready for marriage so its a difficult decision to make. If we do marry, and i contact the KCC to unlock my form so i can amend my marital status, and we go to the interview together, theres a chance they’d deny our visa application due to doubt about the relationship. So it seems like a higher chance of denial if i were to do that rather than just not marrying and go to the interview alone. Maybe its a question on my morals and whats more important to me, getting a green card or my relationship with my boyfriend. Maybe this is an issue i should probably figure out myself, but if you have any advice it’d be appreciated, if not, thats understandable
October 28, 2017 at 16:00
If this is such a hard decision, you should not marry.
October 29, 2017 at 20:48
hallo brit
1.the embasy/co coud check the marraige dv cases other than interview…..? like personal facebook acounts?…..2 is there any risk if our marraige pictur is without dates?….but our pepor work is with exact dates….
October 29, 2017 at 21:17
You need to provide marriage certificates. If they want, they could investigate further.
October 30, 2017 at 04:12
thanks brit
as you sayd no matter if wedding pictures are with out date but marraige certificat date is enough…..am i correct?
October 30, 2017 at 13:00
You should provide both.
November 5, 2017 at 02:02
I am already in the US after winning the dv lottery. Left my wife back home as we couldn’t afford to process documents and we got married before interview and travel. I want to join the army but while waiting can i file for her? If i join the army can i adjust the filed application to bring her?
Thanks
November 5, 2017 at 03:35
Yes, but it will be more expensive and take about 2 years.
November 5, 2017 at 11:43
Thanks. Which form should i file? 2 years to file now or after i join the army.
November 5, 2017 at 16:08
I don’t advise on family based immigration.
November 5, 2017 at 03:05
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 5, 2017 at 03:35
It should be OK if you have proof. Take that to the interview, translated if needed.
November 5, 2017 at 13:11
Cathy wen you were filling the ds 260 did you upload your marriage certificate
November 8, 2017 at 02:11
Hi Mr Britsimon. I got my visa in 2016 and have been living in the US since then. I played the lottery as single, but got married 2 months before my interview date. So I didn’t add my husband in my for ds260. My question now is can I or can’t I file in for my husband? Because I’m scared my embassy might see it as fraud since I told them I was single when getting my visa. Thanks
November 8, 2017 at 02:12
You had better see a lawyer.
November 11, 2017 at 09:21
thanks britSimon idea n inspiring me with my new marriage in scenario 2。i realised suited in DV1(applicant) n wife DV2 visa status。Will uscis be granted in 10yrs greencard for both OR dv2 (wife) can get temp 2yrs greencard only ? so appreciated in reply
November 12, 2017 at 01:14
Her GC is the same as yours. It’s renewed after 10 years (but you can both take citizenship after 5 years).
November 12, 2017 at 23:11
Please sir it’s compulsory to have joint bank account as a couples
November 14, 2017 at 10:15
Hi Brit!
Please I need your advice on this issue
My wife is a winner of dv 2018 and our interview is scheduled for November 28 2017. We got married after the results.
My wife has applied for her call history from From MTN mobile telephone network company and the company told her to come on November 21st and collect her printed call history.
1) Should we use a highlighter and highlight the calls between our numbers to make the co easily see the calls we made to each other?
November 15, 2017 at 17:19
Use your own judgement
November 14, 2017 at 13:21
Hi Simon!
I have some questions:
If in the DS260 form I put my marital status as married and I fill my spouse information:
1) Does she going to receive any email to “confirm the information”?
2) What is the procedure for her after I submitted the DS260 form?
Thanks for your help
November 15, 2017 at 17:16
What about the age for the dv lottery ?at least below?
November 15, 2017 at 23:02
Normally people will be at least 17 or 18 to meet the requirements.
November 15, 2017 at 17:27
1. No
2. You both follow the instructions to prepare for the interview.
November 20, 2017 at 12:46
i entered the lottery and put my spouse information and he do the same thing but he dont wanna to travel, if he or me won can i travel with my children without him
November 20, 2017 at 15:08
Possibly. See if you win first.
November 20, 2017 at 23:03
Hi Brits,
I got married after my interview and issued the DV1 visa but before i enter into the United State of America. I am about one and half year old here. Can i start filing for my wife and stepdaughter or i have to wait till after two years?
November 20, 2017 at 23:13
You can start as soon as you want.
November 21, 2017 at 05:35
Oh okay. Thanks. Please how do i notify USCIS about my marital status since it will still be SINGLE in their system and that of DHL?
November 21, 2017 at 06:05
Don’t worry about that – as you start the process they will expect to see proof.
November 21, 2017 at 06:18
thanks very much im grateful.
November 21, 2017 at 06:16
Please note my is still in my home country.
November 20, 2017 at 23:05
Please sir my case is 2018AF000xxxxx sir when should I expecting my interview
November 21, 2017 at 06:19
i have 2 wife’s is possible to register 2 times in spouse name please tell me today is the end day
November 21, 2017 at 06:29
No.
November 21, 2017 at 06:34
THANK YOU
November 21, 2017 at 12:17
Hello Brit,
I received interview invitation but my wife was not included. I submit DS form in May, than reopen in July to add her. I called my home country embassy in Europe to check few details and I was told that KCC sent only my papers. I already contacted KCC and waiting for their reply.
Do you have any idea where should be the problem? Have I made any mistake?
I will post their reply when available to help others. I just want to know you opinion/experience.
Thank you for your great support
November 21, 2017 at 15:35
It is common that derivatives added after the 1NL don’t get added on the 1NL. Normally the embassy is expecting the additional derivative. You can confirm that with KCC or the embassy.
November 23, 2017 at 10:47
KCC was not very useful this time. They just confirmed that it is OK. I contacted Embassy again and solve it with them. They had to link her DS260 will me in the system. And than later on received her case electronically (or some kind of “number”) so visas could be issued. Problem is solved and we are preparing for an interview in January.
November 23, 2017 at 21:03
Hi Brit,
I won dv 2018 with my wife, we filled the ds-260 and sent in september, my wife is pregnant but in the form ds-260 there is not a question about that. Our baby will be born in June or July, we believe before the interview (based on the visa bulletin). My case number is 2018SA000022xx Will we have some problem with that? What if our baby is born a few days after the interview? please help us.
November 23, 2017 at 21:56
Correction, I misread your case number. You case number is quite high. You might not get an interview at all. There is no way to be sure at this time, you have to wait and see.
https://britsimonsays.com/how-to-add-a-newborn-child-to-the-dv-case/
November 27, 2017 at 22:40
Hello Brit,
I won the DV2017, but haven’t activated my LPR status yet. Would there be any issue if I get married before activating it, or should I rather wait?
I guess I fall under scenario 5, since the DV2017 year is over and I’m not looking to add my partner as derivative, but rather sponsor her later.
November 27, 2017 at 23:08
Better to do that after entry.
November 27, 2017 at 23:44
Thank you!
I admire your dedication to help us all out. Your website was very helpful (and that’s a huge understatement) during the whole process.
December 1, 2017 at 19:22
HELLO BRIT I ADDED MY WIFE TO MY CASE BUT NO DS260 FORM APPEARED FOR HER TO FILL. I LATER AFTER UNLOCKING MY FORM ADDED MY NEWBORN AND A DS260 FORM IS AVAILABLE FOR HER. IS THIS NORMAL. DOESNT MY WIFE NEED TO HAVE HERS OR I DIDNT DO IT PROPERLY.
December 1, 2017 at 19:25
IF you added your wife, you would have had to create a DS60 just as you did for your baby.
December 12, 2017 at 00:13
I won DV2018 greencard, i had stated am married but we have already divorced and i have now remarried again,kindly how should i go about this.
December 12, 2017 at 03:23
You would need to show all documentation relating to the marriages and divorce.
January 3, 2018 at 19:02
Hi Britsimon! I ve been selected for Dv 2018 and I’m waiting for the Interview. Probably next month will be my turn so the question is: if I will be not called for the interview could me and my boyfriend yet go through marriage ? Is one month enough for the papers? And most of all, could I send an email to KCC and ask for unlock my DS at this time? And in case I’ll be able to do it, there is any risk for me to lose the chance to get the GC because of a possible denial to my boyfriend?
He has to pay extra or we have to pay just for both as one full total? And last question.. he has to come to the interview with me and do all the papers/exams like me? Thanks so much!!!!!
January 3, 2018 at 19:48
The article above answers most questions. You can possible marry and add him, but you are leaving it very late. That in itself could raise questions about how serious the relationship is to have waited so long after winning.
He will pay the same fees as you, but will not need to prove education etc.
January 22, 2018 at 10:36
Hi Brit. Our it’s a very longterm relationship (almost 11 years) but we didn’t decide to get married after winning because I didn’t believe in my green card opportunity until my number it’s showed in the last bulletin, and, other that, we had different personal issues.. at this point, do you think that get married and then ask for DS unlock could be really dangerous for my chance to get the GC? it’s better get married after the interview but before entry the usa? or after obtained the GC? Thanks!
January 22, 2018 at 14:53
You may be scheduled before you get a chance to do anything. But get married immediately (as fast as possible). Then if you are able to unlock, do so, otherwise contact the embassy to add the spouse.
January 22, 2018 at 16:50
I’m sorry, could you better explain the first part?
Could the embassy say that it’s too late and so deny me a visa in addition to my spouse? OR they deny only to the other applicant? Do you think prove an old relationship saying that we are probably in late but we want to move both to Usa it’s a good reason to get an approval?
January 22, 2018 at 16:55
They won’t deny you – BUT if you don’t hurry up and get your spouse added you will probably end up with a 2 year process to sponsor the spouse later (during which time you will be separated. You really shouldn’t have left this so late.
January 4, 2018 at 11:50
Hi i won the lottery last year and I’m having doubts processing it because the guy who filled it in the first place attached himself to me as a couple without telling me so now i have to get married to someone i don’t know… Should i go ahead with it.. Please help
January 4, 2018 at 11:54
So to proceed you would have to get married, commit immigration fraud, and have a high risk of getting caught,
Of course you shouldn’t do that!
January 4, 2018 at 14:39
hi Brit,
if I don’t have time to complete marriage and left my husband, what option do I have to bring him to US?
January 4, 2018 at 20:38
Once you have moved to the USA you could sponsor your husband, but that will then take around 2 years.
January 5, 2018 at 11:23
Hi BritSimon!
I am DV2018 selectee, my case number is EU00029***. I submitted my ds260 in June 2017 as a single person. I am going to marry in late march and then I will be able to include my spouse to my case and change my martial status from single to married (scenario 2). To do that, I will have to unlock my ds-260 form. I am afraid that it would take a long time for KCC to process this impact changes. Filling all the papers and organizing a wedding takes a lot of time in our country that’s why late march is the earliest date we are able to do legal marriage and wedding with guests at once. Would you please advise us with the better scenario or probably suggest yours?
1. Do you think it is safe to unlock DS260 form in late March/Early April and change martial status without having our interview delayed or even not scheduled?
2. What we could probably do is to legaly sign as a husband and wife right now in Jan or Feb, then immidiately unlock my case and fill her form for the purpose of early re-submit, and to arrange a wedding with guests a month later in March once we ready(but prior to the interview). I know they would probably ask us to prove we are real couple on the interview, should we consider this scenario to safe time for processing?
3. We know each other for many years, but started dating in June 2017 and going to marry in March. Will it raise a lot of questions on the interview to prove that our relationship real?
4. Is it possible and safe to work with DS260 before the actual marriage to avoid delays (without having marriage certificate by the time ds is submitted, but having it prior to the interview)?
Thank you very much for your time and help!
January 5, 2018 at 14:56
1. Safe
2. Yes, performing the legal wedding sooner would be wise.
3. Possibly. I don’t know you.
4. Don’t submit details that are not correct. You can unlock early, but not submit.
January 6, 2018 at 22:27
Thank you very much! We’ve got more questions
1. What about my wife’s last name? If my fiancee would change her birth last name to mine, we will have to go through a very long process – document/passport change. We can’t keep our case open for so long because of huge delay risk. Is it extremely important to have the same last name for both of us on the interview?
2. I heared that a newly married couple most likely may have cross interview questions, especially if my partner will stay with her birth name. Does it icrease risk of visa refuse? We are real couple, not “sham” couple but still worry about it.
3. Is there a chance to avoid cross interview for newly married couple?
January 7, 2018 at 00:04
1. Stop thinking about short term, and think about long term. What name does she want to have in the USA. PLan for that.
2. You will be interviewed jointly. If your relationship is genuine, and you prove that, you have no worries.
3. Yes – don’t say anything to make the CO cross.
January 7, 2018 at 11:55
Hello sir,I am From Asia Srilanka,i have question about address, i got registration recently ,and i ill fil up ds 260 form me and my wife address are different,is this any problem ?
January 7, 2018 at 16:31
That might cause some questions.
January 8, 2018 at 02:42
ok brit, i got married legally, but we are waiting culture wending,so we are in different address,i ill wedding before interview, if i need to edit it on ds 260 form ?
January 8, 2018 at 03:52
Yes, that would be best.
January 8, 2018 at 05:06
Sir. I got selected with my father’s surname as in birth certificate. I have the passport with my husbands surname. Thus DS 260 is with my husbands surname. This means original entry and passport surname are different.
1.can this cause denial for us.
January 8, 2018 at 05:51
1. No. You will provide proof of the name change.
January 20, 2018 at 15:41
Hi Brit, the question is as follows. I participated in the lottery Dv2019 I was registered as married but at that time I had a letter of concubinage with my spouse and we have a daughter to whom I included. I got married in December. If it will be selected which probationary document should I present? Or perhaps what I am saying can be a reason for disqualification? I appreciate help me
January 20, 2018 at 15:54
It’s a lottery with a TINY chance of selection. Don’t bother to think about it until you are selected.
January 22, 2018 at 22:15
Thanks! So, do you suggest to go trough the marriage process one month before the interview? Do you have any helpful advice about how answer to the consular officier?
January 22, 2018 at 22:25
No – I said marry as fast as possible. Do that.
Take proof of the relationship to the interview.
January 22, 2018 at 22:48
But If I do now it will be one month before the interview. We are afraid about this question: why didn’t you do before the visa bulletin communication? So what you think are the answers they could accept?
January 22, 2018 at 23:04
You could point out that you mistakenly thought that would cause a problem.
But look, I think you need to make your decision. On the one hand you have the simple DV process – it is fast, easy and cheap. On the other hand Family based sponsorship will take 2 years, more money and you will probably need a lawyer.
So – I think you should stop procrastinating.
January 22, 2018 at 23:10
Thank you so much. Hope everything will be ok!
January 22, 2018 at 23:14
You are right but I have to think also that on one hand I have the opportunity to get mine GC and than later give to my boyfriend the opportunity to join me while in the other hand I have to consider that I risk to lose everything and so mine too.
January 23, 2018 at 17:28
Hi Brit. Sorry if I write to you again, but as you know, today I’ve received the 2NL so I need to know if there is any difference that I should consider if I start now with the marriage process. thanks!
January 23, 2018 at 17:48
Well now you must negotiate with the embassy to add your spouse. That will be more difficult.
January 23, 2018 at 22:00
One week ago I asked to Naples embassy about modify the DS and they said they could add a spouse anytime but first they have to check if an extra visa is available the same day of interview. Now, that I received the 2NL I don’t know if the consular officer will doubt more.
Do you suggest to see a lawyer at this point?
January 23, 2018 at 22:32
No you don’t need a lawyer. You need to get married then ask the embassy to add the spouse. But then I have already told you that and you keep asking me again and again. Really – do as I have told you.
February 7, 2018 at 13:53
Dear Sir,
Pls advise. My partner – we’re same sex couple – won the 2018 DV lottery and now we consider marriage, (scenario 2).
1) She filled country where she was born the same with country of our citizenship, although she was born in other country. But our countries are neighbours (same region) and also she is living here since 8. I was born in this country and going to marry her.
2) Same sex marriage is not allowed in our country and we want to marry in Europe shortly. Will that certificate be accepted (with apostile)?
3) Could this ”not standart” marriage be considered as fraud bcs its same-sex and not usual in our region? But we know each other for 5 years already and 4 of them in (hidden from society) relationships and have all proofs as common photos and travelling together to US.
Many thanks in advance
February 7, 2018 at 14:28
1. No question asked.
2. Yes
3. The question of whether the marriage is genuine or not will be the same for you as an other marriage. You will have o show proof of the relationship.
February 9, 2018 at 06:53
Dear Sir,
Many thanks for your answer!
February 9, 2018 at 13:11
Hello Brit I Won the DV lottery 2018 and my VISA was approved. i want to get marry before i travel to US but i dont know if it is a legal act
February 9, 2018 at 14:57
You can marry, but it will take a long time to get a visa for your spouse.
February 15, 2018 at 15:25
From many interview experiences at ethiopia addis ababa i have seen most ppl ask question that if they have plan to get married befor going to us but i didnt see the answers so brit what will happen if i say yes to this question what might be the consequence pls its very important bc i am planning my wedding one week after my visa approval.
February 15, 2018 at 17:28
You are planning to marry AFTER your approval??? Do you realize it will take 2 years to get a visa for your spouse?
As for questions – just tell the truth.
February 15, 2018 at 18:52
So to be clear that is posible and doesn’t have a risk right??
February 15, 2018 at 18:57
You don’t seem to be paying attention.
February 25, 2018 at 03:58
hi Uncle,
I just got married. But the document that states I am married will not be released until next month .
can i submit the form now and add my spouse or wait until next month ?
February 25, 2018 at 04:43
You need to upload the wedding certificate when you add the DS260.
March 7, 2018 at 13:32
Hi, Brit, my girlfriend is pregnant and the interview date has been set. Will she need anything from me?? Since we got legally married after the results. She has not updated her status to read married
March 12, 2018 at 23:44
I am green card holder for two year still my green card status said single but I have two children before interview 2 in my country actually I have no legal marriage certificate now I want to bring them to USA how can it is so complicated
March 12, 2018 at 23:50
I only answer DV lottery questions.
March 14, 2018 at 13:53
Dear BritSimom
Am 2018 dvlottey winner and when I was submitting my DS260 FORM my martial status was single but currently particularly march 2018 I got married, There fore can I add my case to my wife information before my interview appointment?
Adding my wife to my case will it delay my process?
Can I unlock my case so that I can add my wife to my case?
March 14, 2018 at 20:39
You can unlock and add your wife once you are married – yes. You should do that BEFORE you are scheduled.
March 19, 2018 at 03:25
Hi Simon,
Thanks for the website, it’s a lifesaver!
Quick question, I’m currently scheduled for my DV meeting on May 3rd. My American partner and I are planning on getting married and I’m wondering about how that would work in regards to the visa. How would a marriage impact the visa process? Would it matter if we married before or after the interview?
Thanks,
Lewis.
March 19, 2018 at 04:04
It won’t affect the DV process either way.
April 5, 2018 at 07:52
dear brit simon 1. can i get married after i get my visa
2. is it mandatory to bring document that shows that i am single to my interview
April 5, 2018 at 17:08
1. Did you bother to read the article above???
2. The embassy instructions should list that if needed.
April 9, 2018 at 07:16
yes sir what i meant is can i get married and don’t ask for a visa as my GF is not ready to move to US?
April 9, 2018 at 15:46
Yes
April 13, 2018 at 04:50
hi Brit,
When i submit DS260 form, should i Translate the marriage certificate before uploading?
April 13, 2018 at 05:14
No need.
May 4, 2018 at 10:13
Hey Brit
My wife and I entered the dv as singles,but we’ve been married for 3years now with prove of a marriage certificate, we also have two kids together .we entered as singles coz we were living in different countries.do u thing we gonna be in trouble if I unlock d260 as married.plz help me .what can u advice me coz I don’t mess this opportunity
May 4, 2018 at 17:46
You should be disqualified. I cannot help people who don’t understand how to be truthful.
May 4, 2018 at 19:15
Hi Brit,
Thanks for the wealth of information you put together on this blog. I am from Europe, and will likely have my DV interview scheduled in July or August. I have been dating a girl for about 7 years now, and am planning to get married to her. I would like for her to immigrate with me to the US. Two questions:
1. Do you think it’s too late to change my DS 260? Does changing it affect my chances of getting an interview in July or August?
2. My girlfriend is Indian. How does the process vary if your spouse is of a different nationality?She does not reside here in Europe.
Thanks very much for taking the time!
May 4, 2018 at 20:27
1. It’s not too late if you do it now. As long as you can show that the relationship is real (pre-dates the lottery win), then it is not a risk. However, you should marry and change your DS260 BEFORE being scheduled.
2. Doesn’t make any difference – however, they will want to know the marriage was “in person”.
May 11, 2018 at 16:54
Extremely helpful. Thank you!
May 9, 2018 at 23:37
Hello , Sir
I’m really cofused about the question i’m gonna ask
Is it possible to get a visa , if I got married after the resluts of 2019 knowning that I don’t have no history of our relationship cos I just got to know my girlfriend. So , is pregnancy can be proved as a real marriage or no?
May 10, 2018 at 03:10
If you win you can ask these questions.
May 10, 2018 at 10:11
indeed , ty sir
May 12, 2018 at 13:26
Hello Brit,i was married in Lottery Processing Time,my wife is Elder than Me (5 Years),is it any problem to reject VISA?
May 12, 2018 at 14:37
THe age is not a problem. The marriage must be proven to be genuine.
May 12, 2018 at 15:02
thank you
May 14, 2018 at 03:59
I am selected but I am in lne country and my wife in another country for university. What would I do in this case?
Thanks in advance.
May 14, 2018 at 04:10
You must interview together.
May 16, 2018 at 05:34
Hi Brit
I have just been selected. I am registered as single, now that I am married I would like to add my wife. For the interview, seeing that my wife and I do not reside in the country, is it possible to add it? and how to do the interview if I add it?
I have a number for Africa: 2019AF00017XXX, but I currently live in Canada my wife in Africa and I will spend my interview in Canada
Thanks so much
May 16, 2018 at 05:41
The article above covers this.
May 16, 2018 at 05:45
Yes I see, but I did not find the answer for the interview since we do not live in the same country.
If you have more ideas.
Thanks
May 16, 2018 at 05:48
You interview together.
May 16, 2018 at 05:51
that’s the problem because she can not have a visa to come
May 16, 2018 at 05:52
So you need to work that out.
May 16, 2018 at 05:59
It’s complicated, I do not really know how to do it.
Thanks so much Sir Brit for your help
May 23, 2018 at 09:41
Hello! I would suggest you to go to your country of origin where your wife lives. If i’m not wrong there is the possibility to change the place of interview embassy/consulate.