Year 2020

Probably more than other years, I think it is important we get a better, more precise idea of case number ranges. Through my blog and my video channel, my readership is probably the most used site for information, so, while… Continue Reading →

OK – I have produced several videos to explain what we know so far about the case numbers after the release of the per country numbers. There is a lot of information, and it is too much information to type… Continue Reading →

OK – the new Visa bulletin has been published. The naming convention of the bulletins are odd – because this one is being published in August, is named, the “September” Visa Bulletin and gives the numbers for October interviews. That… Continue Reading →

OK, as we all know there was a lawsuit status conference today and I have a couple of updates from that hearing. In general, as I think I have already mentioned, the judge is controlling things quite well, obviously fairly… Continue Reading →

Curtis Morrision posted a summary of how he sees the status after the first hearing. I think it is a fair assessment of where we stand so I will post it here then discuss a few additional points. RE: DV… Continue Reading →

The hearing is in progress. I’m just going to take some rough notes and keep updating as the hearing progresses. Some discussion of “standing” and the judge asks to simplify since there are hundreds of individuals on the Aker case… Continue Reading →

OK – many of you have been wondering about the lawsuits and I have a little news. There is a lot of work being done on various legal cases, as well as political moves. It’s all quite complex, and honestly… Continue Reading →

I am posting here a request that was sent to me. It’s a good thing to promote the DV lottery experience – both good experiences and those more challenging ones. So – if any of you would like to participate… Continue Reading →

The August Visa Bulletin has been published, with no change from the previous bulletin – all regions current, no country exceptions. This is for the interviews that should in theory be scheduled in September – but of course we have… Continue Reading →