Year 2020

If you have questions, please jump over to my YouTube channel and I will shortly start streaming to cover the DV2020 current situation. https://www.youtube.com/c/britsimon

DoS have now issued an extremely clear statement explaining exactly what can and can’t be done for DV 2020 cases. It is saying almost exactly everything I have been explained since Friday – so it’s great to see it clarified… Continue Reading →

Please read the updated notes on my previous article about how to email the embassy. https://britsimonsays.com/after-lawsuit-order-what-now/ BRITSimon As we know, Judge Mehta has asked for a report of progress on September 25, and he has deferred the decision about whether… Continue Reading →

OK – I am going to be unavailable this whole weekend (three day weekend) so I am going to write up my thoughts and hopefully answer most questions. I will not be able to answer questions until Tuesday. So what… Continue Reading →

Judge Mehta has issued a ruling on the various cases. It’s an 85 page long document, and will need interpretation by the lawyers, but here are the main highlights. He has not blocked the bans outright, but has given some… Continue Reading →

I have created a video to explain the holes rate for OC and SA regions. This will give you a better idea of where your case sits relative to all the other cases in your region. If you understand what… Continue Reading →

I have created two videos explaining my thoughts on EU and AS regions for DV2021 winners. Africa is much more complex due to the numerous limited countries. Therefore I cannot produce such a clear explanation for AF region. We will… Continue Reading →

I am going to listen to the hearing and capture notes here as the hearing continues. I may only be able to attend for one hour, so after that I would appreciate if others can add comments about progress. BUT… Continue Reading →

Tomorrow the lawsuit hearing will take place. I don’t think I need to remind you what is at stake – this will be enormously important. The hearing is on all of the four cases against the immigrant ban. We may… Continue Reading →

A couple of days ago I started a survey form to collect case numbers. The response has been terrific, as usual, you all came through with what I asked for. So – that has given us some interesting new data… Continue Reading →