As some of you will have seen already, the AILA class action lawsuit has been filed today in the District of Columbia. I know many lawyers have spent countless hours putting together this lawsuit, working long days, including weekends and now filing this action as a pro bono class action. So – thanks are due to the AILA lawyers and their colleagues.
The suit itself is around 100 pages, and the legal team have put together a comprehensive complaint that attacks the immigrant ban in a number of different ways, and on behalf of 23 plaintiffs, 7 of whom are DV winners, mostly people that responded to my earlier call for plaintiffs.
The “Magnificent Seven” named DV plaintiffs are Fatima Bushati, Jodi Karpes, Shyam Koirala, Farangis Kurbonova, Aja Kinteh, Iwundu Golden and Aya Nakamura. Many thanks to each of them for being fearless in front of unfair treatment, and doing so for the benefit of many others. They are the named ones, but remember the case is being fought for all DV cases, and in fact, is being fought to protect many people harmed by the unwise and unjust actions of the Trump administration.
We now have to wait some time for the wheels of the justice system to turn. As I explained in my videos posted a couple of nights ago, we cannot save every case. COVID itself dealt a terrible blow to the DV2020 selectee chances, but then Trump, as cowards often do, took advantage of the situation to flex his cruel and idiotic muscles.
I hope the lawsuit gives him another taste of losing, which will be a good appetizer for November.
Some links that may be of interest.
AILA press release about the lawsuit.
Recording of a press event to introduce the lawsuit.
The complete lawsuit itself, along with various exhibits.
July 17, 2020 at 21:28
Thank you AILA and all the persons who have contribution to this effort. And thank you Brit for working so hard to keep us informed with ppl the relevant and accurate information needed on this journey.
July 17, 2020 at 21:31
I hope for the best for you guys and pray that your join us here(USA) soon .
July 18, 2020 at 12:21
Amen ya Allaahu,
Thanks so much for your wonderful wish.
July 21, 2020 at 13:55
Hi brit… thank you very much!
Im Dv winner of 2020.Im from srilanka. My visa was expired 25 of May. I have paid green card fee also. any chance to renew it? Some embasies started re issuing process. But Srilankan US embassy have not any idea about this. I sent a mail with every sources. But no answer. What Should I do?
July 22, 2020 at 00:33
At the moment there are lawsuite that seek to clarify that question – so watch for updates.
July 17, 2020 at 21:32
Thanks for the update Mr Simon, this is a win over for all
July 17, 2020 at 21:32
Have the interviews been extended later 30-9?
July 17, 2020 at 22:56
No.
July 17, 2020 at 21:38
Thanks to the AILA lawyers and their colleagues for that great job they are doing.
July 17, 2020 at 21:39
May the outcome of this lawsuit brings a sigh of relief to the dozens of people who were affected in diverse ways by the presidential proclamation. And to sir Brit and AILA; God’s blessings!
July 17, 2020 at 21:39
Thanks a lot for your selfless effort. We really appreciate YOU
July 17, 2020 at 22:12
Thank you Brit ?
July 17, 2020 at 22:22
Thanks very much to Aila more grace to your elbows
July 17, 2020 at 22:24
God the creator of the universe and everything thereof, we thank you for bringing up such finest attorneys in your land America to defend the defenseless, oh Jesus Christ through AILA, you’ll hear our prayers and render justice for your glory to be lifted higher and higher.
Thanks a million Brits, God bless you ??.
AILA we say a mighty thanks and great job, we can’t pay you people but Jesus Christ will multiply your pocket a 100times fold, you people never lack.
I hail and love you all ??
July 17, 2020 at 22:32
Many thanks to you and to brave people whose names are listed in a lawsuit, I appreciate all your effort in defence of our rights!
BritSimon, I’m a 2020 selectee with a CN EU46xxx, I understand that my chances are low, and I want to get advice from you. For the next few days we will get some information about the impact of that lawsuit. In case if everything goes as we expect (well) should I do some steps from my side, like calling to embassy (KCC) asking for processing my documents (that I’ve already sent on January) or just wait and see?
Thanks in advance!
July 17, 2020 at 22:59
Wait for a few days and see what happens. If we get a restraining order, you can contact KCC, but as I have explained, if KCC have not already said they have processed your documents, then your chance is very very low.
July 18, 2020 at 09:52
Hi, I’m similar case as Zhanibek. Yesterday I called KCC again and their answer was: We don’t work on DV2020 anymore, only DV2021, but your case is OK because your docs were ready before june 29. I asked why june 29 (not 22) and the lady said: because the Trump’s EO was mandatory one week after the june 22.
But I never received a mail with documents confirmation, only by phone. Yesterday I asked again about the confirmation message and answer was: We don’t send such messages, it’s up to your embassy if they ask to continue in your case. In our system you already are.
Btw. they have records of my every call, the lady told me the exact days when I called them before. For me, no matter if AILA wins, my case is lost. But fingers crossed, I’ll watch the development and hope at least some get through 🙂
p.s.: Who is confused more, KCC or me :-)?
July 18, 2020 at 11:31
KCC is definitely confused not knowing what they are doing. I mailed them fourth time within a month and all I got was the same standard auto reply. I have not received the confirmation either, but I assume it all depends on the capacity of each embassy now. Obviously cases where there is greater selectees might have lost. If you are from a country with a small amount of winners, have some little hope. We will see.
Case: EU49xxx
July 18, 2020 at 13:45
I don’t think the embassy capacity/case count affects KCC DS260/document processing ability, only scheduling.
July 18, 2020 at 13:40
LOL
July 17, 2020 at 22:39
????, Hopefully we have some good news for our winners, America is totally torn down by this coward president. ????
July 18, 2020 at 00:19
.. just some reasoning …
I do not know what is the way to be reconsidered the all remaining cases with DV 2020 and DV 2021 and how the US Congress can be involved to change the initial rule and regulation policy and framework of DV Lottery year and then to be achieved extended term of both DV years and to be conducted correctly and honestly DV Years for all selected DV Participants for both DV years ..
Then as a temporary compensation of mentioned above extension of the both two DV years – Do Not be Held DV 2022 (empty DV year)
In this way, there will be no disappointed hundreds of thousands of people selected from two DV Lottery years, 2020 and 2021 as well as a huge number of people who spend money and time and effort to prepare the required documents and ectr. for a possible interview !
This option seems most fair to the hundreds of thousands of DV Lottery selected participants and many more of their close relatives and friends.
Seems above proposed action isn’t possible at all… Why , I don’t know ..Cheers Guys !
July 18, 2020 at 02:07
Because laws, not desires control the lottery.
July 18, 2020 at 00:36
Thanks Brit and the AILA team for everything you’ve done for us.
I have a question: if the lawsuit is successful and we manage to obtain a TRO, does that mean there will not be 3 months of delay for dv2021 anymore? Will it proceed as normal from october til september?
July 18, 2020 at 02:06
Well it’s too early to assume the longer term. The t in tro is temporary.
July 18, 2020 at 01:20
As a lot of us had speculated when reading the April EO the president only has the ability to suspend ‘entry’ into the US, which is by legal definition different to ‘admission’ and ‘visa issuance’ as outlined in this lawsuit’s first cause of action. So it is constitutionally illegal for the DOS to stop visa issuance from the president’s order.
This may give DV2020 winners the clearest hope, that even if the rest of the order stands at least visas will be able to be issued and we can enter the US in 2021
July 18, 2020 at 02:04
Well that is one of the arguments the lawyers will try and win, but I dont think it is anywhere close to being the most powerful argument. It is too easily explained as unmanageable.
July 18, 2020 at 04:17
Also, if I am not wrong Brit had once mentioned that they will not issue any visa which cannot be used.
July 18, 2020 at 04:22
Correct.
July 18, 2020 at 02:10
Hi Brit! Thanks for the update! You’ve done an amazing job putting us all together. Please let us know when you hear about any possible date for getting an answer from the court. Best regards!
July 18, 2020 at 02:23
Thank you so much…such a great work?? After this i dont know i will be sechduled for inteview or not.bcz i haven’t received 2nd letter till yet..bt my case no was updated in visa bulletin.And again we really appreciate you simon sir ???
July 18, 2020 at 02:33
Thank you very much simon . Everyone should gets advantage by this lawsuit.court disicion should be fair and equal to every dv winner 2020.At the moment we lost everything. This is not minor and simple thing. This about more than 40 thousands people life.save us from terrible and fearful situation.
July 18, 2020 at 04:21
Not everyone can be saved.
July 18, 2020 at 12:12
Any chance for AS141## case no.
July 18, 2020 at 04:48
Guys don’t be too much excited. Because apparently yesterday, Trump called upon the Congress to come together to end DACA AND DV LOTTERY and replace it with MERIT BASED IMMIGRATION. He has specifically told the congress to get the Job done. Well He knows He’s not going back for another year. The least thing He could do is destroy what He thinks is Chain immigration. Like WTH is wrong with TRUMP??
July 18, 2020 at 13:31
Just because Trump says something we should know by now not to pay attention to his ramblings. Even ass kissing Republicans like Cruz of Texas immediately came out and said Trump has no legal authority to do what he talked about.
July 18, 2020 at 07:37
Hi Brit,Thankyou so much for all of your assistances in order to see through.
while we wait for a successful outcome of the lawsuit , I like to ask the below question.
Britsimon, Kindly help me here . I gave Birth this June and want to apply for unlock in order to add the new born / new family member . But my fear is, all case number gone Current . Is it possible or advisable to do so ? By requesting unlock to add ?
July 18, 2020 at 13:35
You should certainly add your newborn.
July 18, 2020 at 08:45
Hi britsimon , I’m a DV 2020 winner . I been scheduled for the interview 2 times April and June but cancel later .
Still any chances? after the lawsuit , my case number it 27****
July 18, 2020 at 13:36
Well you must see how the lawsuits go.
July 18, 2020 at 08:46
Me i will be save inchallah
July 18, 2020 at 08:48
Hi Britt,
I think it’s also important to mention about Aker vs. Trump lawsiut filled on 16th.
https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/17357585/aker-v-trump/
So there are 2 pro bono lawsiuts were DV2020 rights are being protected now.
Right?
July 18, 2020 at 13:37
https://britsimonsays.com/another-lawsuit-filed-on-behalf-of-dv-lottery-selectees/
July 18, 2020 at 09:03
What are the chances for EU33k? I haven’t received 2NL. Is it still low you think?
July 18, 2020 at 13:38
YEAR!
July 18, 2020 at 18:24
Dv2020 I am sorry 🙁
July 18, 2020 at 20:32
So it has nothing to do with your case number.
Watch the videos to understand.
July 18, 2020 at 09:38
Dear Brit,
Is there any prediction when the court could release TRO?
Regards
July 18, 2020 at 13:39
No
July 18, 2020 at 12:14
Thank you so much…
July 18, 2020 at 12:38
Hello Brit,
Firstly; we gave so much praises and thanks to the Almighty Allaah.
We owe you a tremendous efforts. We don’t know how to thank you and the AILA team of Samaritan lawyers whose actions is humanly appreciated no matter what.
May the Almighty Allaah makes this lawsuit be successful and help the quick reopening of USA Embassies and consulates around the globe.
July 19, 2020 at 14:23
Hi bro which country u from cherno Sadu j’alloh I’m from Liberia and contact me on this number so we can exchange on the ongoing dv2020 winners 0775226859
July 18, 2020 at 14:07
Thank you so much for the update;
We continue to be positive and hopeful.?
July 18, 2020 at 18:08
Hello Brit,
Thank you for all the information and all your help. I am a DV lottery winner case# EU00011xxx. I have received confirmation from KCC on March 3rd but because of COVID-19 I never received an interview date. Do I have any chance if the ban is removed?
Thank you
July 18, 2020 at 20:35
Covered in the video.
July 18, 2020 at 18:10
Hello and thank you for the efforts.
My case is a bit different : i won the dv2020 and passed the interview on March(visa approved). But the visa wasn’t stamped in my passport because of the lock down. What are the chances for me? I call the embassy in my country, they are unable to provide any information!
July 18, 2020 at 20:34
You are on AP then. Watch the video.
July 18, 2020 at 22:52
Hi mr brit same case here , Is it possible that they do some exception . if they assume that our visa was approved before the ban but not issued ?
July 18, 2020 at 23:01
Watch the videos.
July 18, 2020 at 22:39
Thank you Aila Thank you Brit for everything lets pray to win this case .and lets hope that everything goes back in usa and the world.
July 19, 2020 at 16:50
Hi Mr.Simon,
Mr.Curtis Morisson is preparing a new lawsuit about dv2020 winners with expired visas.
I would like to ask about your opinion on this, having in mind that AILA already filed a lawsuit, do you thik it’s worth participating and do you think it can help eventually?
Our visa expired on the 2nd of june, me and my wife are without a job since the turn of the year and we have a 15 month old baby which we have to provide for. All of this is very stressful and is puting an enormous strain on us financialy and psychologicaly.
July 19, 2020 at 20:09
There are two other lawsuits already filed that look to protect the class to which you belong (people with expired visas). If either of those cases succeed, you win. Personally, I would think that’s enough, but if the money is unimportant to you and you want to leave no stone unturned, then you may want to join the new suit. Your choice.
July 20, 2020 at 10:03
Hey Brit,
Is there any harm in filling the forms for the expired visa with lawyer Curtis Morrison?
Will this bring sabotage with the US government on me…?
Do I fill the form and send it back to them…
Will it put me in trouble with the US government if they happen to know i filled?
Kindly advise me. Thanks
July 20, 2020 at 20:44
No harm – but you can ask Curtis about that.
July 19, 2020 at 22:20
Dear Brir,
Do we expect a tro within next weeks.
As I remember the first lawsuit in April the joudge relese the verdic in 29 April,
Regards
July 19, 2020 at 23:51
We have to wait and see.
July 19, 2020 at 22:28
Do we have to send our Case numbers or else to enter this lawsuit?
July 19, 2020 at 23:51
No
July 20, 2020 at 21:34
Hi Brit, I can’t thank you enough for this great work. I would have felt in an absolute darkness if your blog hadn’t existed.
I need your opinion on this: what’s the difference between waiting for AILA and the other class action, vs. paying Curtis. I also wrote him, but he hasn’t responded. My case was scheduled for an interview, which never happened. So given my case details, do you think it’s better to go with Curtis?
What is the “competitive advantage” of his case?
July 20, 2020 at 22:08
It’s your choice. If the class action suits win, you should be able to push your embassy for an interview, but that depends on the local COVID situation. If the situation is bad enough that they won’t interview you, there is not much you can do. But if it makes you feel safer to pay to be on Curtis’ suit, and you can afford the money – then you can do that too.
July 20, 2020 at 23:51
Yes the Covid situation in my country pretty much sucks. There are no any news that the embassy will work in my country. So are you saying If I’m with Curtis I will succeed even if the Embassy doesn’t open?
Is it only about the sense of safety to go with Curtis, or is there some other argument that his case is better in this and that way? I have read he is claiming to move the September 30 deadline which as you told earlier, is not realistic. Any other strong point that Mr. Curtis offers that is different from AILA?
July 21, 2020 at 00:00
If the embassy doesn’t open, Curtis’ lawsuit won’t help. No lawsuit is going to force the embassy to put its staff or general public in danger.
July 21, 2020 at 02:20
Lawyer Kuck was talking about video interviews also…
July 21, 2020 at 17:46
A lawyer talking and embassies doing are not necessarily aligned.
July 20, 2020 at 21:51
By the way, it’s interesting to hear to this lawyer. Thought this would be interesting for your blog visitors: https://www.facebook.com/kuckimmigration/videos/3124302540986406
July 20, 2020 at 22:05
Yeah, that is the suit I discussed on my other post.
July 21, 2020 at 16:11
The argument here is very interesting. Reminding us of the Chicago judge who extends the deadline of September thirty(30) years ago.
Allaah, the Almighty will surely grant all of us a miraculous success result in the lawsuit and us with a visa in our passports.
July 21, 2020 at 16:10
Hello Simon first I appreciate your help,i’am dv 2020 winner l submitted DS260 since October 2019 I receive message from kcc it sey l should receive a message in the next 3 to 6 weeks but until now I didn’t receive more messages my case number is AF000687** Do I have any chance if ban is removed
July 22, 2020 at 00:26
Since you did not get a confirmation that you were ready for scheduling, I think you are very much at risk (more than some other scenarios). All you can do is wait.
July 22, 2020 at 03:20
https://meng.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/meng-immigration-amendment-passes-key-house-committee
July 22, 2020 at 05:01
Just to be clear, this is a proposal only. Not a law.
July 23, 2020 at 17:42
Hi Brit, hope you are doing great. I chatted with Kuck baxter on messenger and he told me, TRO is being finalized now. Does it mean that all remaining cases would be favoured?
July 23, 2020 at 18:42
No. I have explained this in my recent video. There is not enough time to help all cases.
July 23, 2020 at 19:00
Hi Bih
What do you mean by “TRO being finalized now”?
July 23, 2020 at 19:40
Hi @Jose, TRO means temporal restraining order. Being finalized might be trying to block the ban.
July 23, 2020 at 19:47
All it means is that they are finalizing the request to the judge. They hope to get a hearing on that next week. It does not guarantee success….
July 23, 2020 at 21:04
Ok Mr Brit , I forsee success
July 23, 2020 at 21:04
Positive intetion brings miracle from heaven. No doubt for it I belive miracle will happen. God bless you Simon.
July 25, 2020 at 20:32
Hey Brit Simon,
The DOS Announces One-Month Extension for Immigrant Visa Medical Examinations
AILA Doc. No. 20072405 | Dated July 24, 2020 | File Size: 554 K
DOS announced that CDC has approved a one-month extension for medical examinations conducted between 1/1/20 and 6/30/20. Affected individuals should contact the Immigrant Visa Unit of the relevant embassy/consulate to determine whether they may be issued or reissued a visa for one additional month.
Cite as AILA Doc. No. 20072405.
Please note that this is for embassies that have reopened. Once the Kenyan US embassy reopens , this will apply.
Kindly advise me now that my medicals were done on dec 2019 , interviewed Jan 2020 and visa expired June. I wasn’t able to travel due to travel ban. How about my case? Am I covered?
Thanks
July 25, 2020 at 22:05
No you are not covered because your medical exam did not happen within the time period stated.
https://youtu.be/NifDIlQdBxI
July 25, 2020 at 22:35
Is there any hope for me?
Though our embassy had informed me they will reissue my Visa when the consulate resume routine services…
And again there’s the 30th Sept deadline..
July 26, 2020 at 13:54
They don’t need to be operating as normal to re-issue your visa. If I were you I would start pushing them in a week or two. Get their confirmation that they will re-issue, and get instructions. You will need a new medical and you will need to pay the fees again.
July 26, 2020 at 15:28
Thanks so very much Simon,
Let me act and do as per your advice…
God bless you, more wisdom and knowledge. Long life and good health be ur portion. We thank God for you.
July 29, 2020 at 16:16
Hi victory.Send to me your Watsapp contact on my e-mail:[email protected] so we have same issue on same US Embassy. We might support each other.
July 27, 2020 at 09:07
Hi Brit,
Thanks so much for your relentless hard work. We’re closely watch and waiting for the court hearing this week. All fingers are cross. We pray and ask the Almighty Allaah to help all of us got through and succeed, amen ya Allaahu.
July 27, 2020 at 18:56
If we are lucky enough we might get a court respond this week otherwise absolutely next week. This is the finale we don‘t have much time left. We have come a long way. Pray and hope no matter what.
July 28, 2020 at 16:06
Yeah,
All our hope are in the hands of the Almighty Allaah, the most supreme and merciful. All of us will surely succeed and be in the USA through the mercy of Allaahu, amen ya Allaahu.
July 28, 2020 at 16:41
Dear Brit … appreciate your efforts all way long .. need your advice again .. I’m a dv2020 winner, last category as per your classification .. who didn’t receive a congrats e-mail regarding submitted docs .. I’ve heard about the Curtis Morrison lawsuit to be filed first of August.. do you think It’s useful to join it or not .. regardless of the fees … will it differ?
Thanks so much
July 28, 2020 at 20:07
I think it is too late to join the CM lawsuit. So you should wait to see the outcome of the class action lawsuits. BUT if you did not get the ready for scheduling email, you are probably not going to get an interview even if the class action suit is won.
July 29, 2020 at 06:58
I received confirmation mail and i was waiting 2nl and is this mean that i shouldn’t have the hope if AILA wins ?
July 29, 2020 at 16:42
“confirmation mail”
Which mail exactly?
July 28, 2020 at 20:17
I lost my hope. But life is going on. Enjoy life without DV2020
July 28, 2020 at 21:37
Yeah,
We’re very optimistic in the AILA lawsuit and the reopening of USA embassies and consulates around the world. It’s really hard to imagine losing a life time opportunities such as the DV.
We appreciated the work of Brit and the entire AILA team.
We also pray for the Almighty Allaah to grant all of us success in the struggle, amen ya Allaahu.
July 29, 2020 at 07:18
Embassies are not the problem for many countries anymore (well at least this goes for EU region). The lawsuit itself and its results are our only hope so far.
July 29, 2020 at 07:34
Hey,
What do you mean, Embassies are not the problem anymore?
July 29, 2020 at 09:20
My comment is referred to European region. I came to the presumption that if the ban gets lifted, KCC might straightforwardly push ALL remaining cases for certain countries where embassies have reopened. Especially for those with a small amount of winners.
July 29, 2020 at 11:52
Hey Brit , any updates from AILA , am DV2020 with case ready at the embassy. if the TRO is approved what are the immediate actions for one to take ? will the embassy communicate ?
July 30, 2020 at 13:04
May the Almighty Allaah, the most supreme and beneficence helps us got through.
The statement people are sending really shows how frustrated and desperate people are now.
Allaah the most powerful, help all of us succeed and got to the USA, amen ya Allaahu.
July 31, 2020 at 20:27
HI,
THANK FOR THE EFFORT.
IS IT POSSIBLE FOR THE US GOVERNMENT TO EXTEND THE DV 2020 DEADLINE TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2021?
July 31, 2020 at 22:15
Basically, no. It would take a change of the law, and no one is that concerned about changing the law right now for that issue.
August 3, 2020 at 08:41
Hi Brit
any appointment fixed for the court?
August 3, 2020 at 19:31
No
August 3, 2020 at 19:45
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AILA and Partners File Preliminary Injunction and Motion for Class Certification Against the 2020 Immigration Bans
AILA Doc. No. 20080300 | Dated July 31, 2020 | File Size: 831 K
AILA and partners filed a motion for a preliminary injunction and class certification, arguing that the April 22 and June 22, 2020, presidential proclamations were invalid, are causing irreparable and unjustifiable harm, and should be enjoined. (Gomez, et al., v. Trump, 7/31/20)
Fervent greetings Mr Brits, I wish to ask if you know when the court is going to put an injunction on this immigration ban. Thanks
August 3, 2020 at 22:41
I cannot predict the outcome.
August 5, 2020 at 08:20
2020 DV Lottery winner plaintiffs —————–Do you have friends/family in the US?
If yes, please ask them if they would be interested in helping our lobbyist, Bruce Morrison, to influence their senator or congress member to change the law to save 2020 DVs past the 9/30 deadline.
If they are interested, please provide us with their information below and we will share with Bruce.
If you do not have any family in the US, that is ok. Just close this form and have a good day. Maybe drink some tea or go for a swim. 🙂
* Required
1) I wish to inquire if the above information is reliable so we start making our contacts?
August 5, 2020 at 16:43
I have no idea of the source or any details.
August 9, 2020 at 20:19
Hello, I have heard that AILA had a hearing on August 7th, is it true?
and that the judge didn’t make a decision and it will have another hearing on august 11th or 12th (not sure which date exactly) where he will make a decision.
In that case, if the judge decides in our favor does that mean we will finally be able to go to the embassy for an interview?
My interview has been cancelled twice now and I lost my student visa cause it expired on July.
My only hope now is that we get an answer soon so I can get my Green Card.
I also wanted to say thank you for keeping us posted and everyone that is helping our case God Bless you all. 🙂
August 9, 2020 at 22:39
I have written much about this. You need to look at recent articles. Yes there is a hearing where we may or may not get a decision on a TRO. Timing will be critical, and of course the COVID concerns in your country factor in. So – NOTHING is black and white. Wait and see.
https://britsimonsays.com/education-or-work-experience-qualifying-for-the-dv-lottery/