Just as an update regarding the AILA lawsuit that I was involved with, there is also another lawsuit filed this week, this time exclusively for DV lottery selectees.
The suit has 75 plaintiffs listed, with a brief summary of each one in the suit – which can be read here.
The filing makes some interesting points, although there are some factual errors about the program itself. Nevertheless, it is great to see another suit being filed to keep the pressure on the government and give another chance to win.
July 18, 2020 at 13:35
Every one can benefit from this also?
Thanks Brit for your support
July 18, 2020 at 13:50
Yes
July 18, 2020 at 15:40
Very good news for DV lottery.
All this gives hope, thank you Mr BritSimon
July 23, 2020 at 02:58
It is not good to block visas, dreams, obligations and rights of a person from a powerful country like the United States by providing visa relief during epidemics and disasters. Suraj Pokhrel DV lottery 2020 winner from nepal
July 23, 2020 at 17:11
I’m not sure I understand your point.
July 18, 2020 at 13:38
Hello dear Simon. I called KCC regarding renewed passport issue. So when i renewed my passport because pages were running out i filled ds 260 with new passport. Now they need written explanation for change I called them and the lady said that explanation should be send as an attachment not like email message. so is it ok to write explanation and convert it into PDF and then attach to email and send ? and is it ok to write like case number_name_surname_passport_change_explanation_pdf.? Thanks in advance for your advice.
July 18, 2020 at 13:49
Yes
July 18, 2020 at 14:25
Fingers crossed
I hope the factual errors won’t knock it off on some technicalities. I wish they would always contact experts like you Simon to help with some inputs to the case before filing.
Thanks always
July 19, 2020 at 03:37
Ridiculous as always… lawyers not doing their due diligence… Sad really. Especially since it could overthrow the entire lawsuit!
July 19, 2020 at 12:13
To puda: Name exactly what errors you’ve noted. 50k selecties instead of 55?
July 19, 2020 at 14:58
There are numerous errors. It’s almost 150 pages and there are errors where they talking about entry where they mean issuance, the 55k, addresses of the plaintiffs, misunderstanding of the process and so on. But the main mistake they have made is naming too many plaintiffs, which has, in itself led to inaccuracies, simply because they had a lot of details to capture. As it is a class action – that was unnecessary.
July 18, 2020 at 14:45
Hello mr Simon please I want to know if KCC are processing DS260 for DV 2021 selectees because I was hoping to start filling my DS260 in the beginning of August..am have a case number AF51XXX.
Please what your advice
July 18, 2020 at 21:39
You dont need to rush. Wait until we know more.
July 18, 2020 at 14:52
we’re so grateful for your efforts mr Brits.
We thank them and pray for positive outcome ??
July 18, 2020 at 16:33
Thanks Brett for your effort to update us for this situation , may God bless you.
July 18, 2020 at 15:26
Is it possible to apply for 2 or 3 lawsuit??
July 18, 2020 at 20:54
No need
July 18, 2020 at 16:50
Thank you as always Brit , for your time and efforts . Hopefully something good will come soon
July 18, 2020 at 16:53
Hello Brit. Thank you for the great effort and dedication to the dv2020 winners… it’s unbelievable what you are doing for us.
I think there is still time to amend some mistakes and typos when they fill the next amended complaint (probably on Monday??).
Charles Kuck (one of the lawyers) made a facebook live about this lawsuit:
https://www.facebook.com/kuckimmigration/videos/3124302540986406/
There is also some summarized information about this in a tweet of one of the other lawyers who has collaborated with Charles Kuck on this: https://twitter.com/gsiskind/status/1283969834825416705
July 18, 2020 at 17:25
Hello Brit, having read through the lawsuit the case of Emre Akin why was he refused entry even though he had his visa prior to suspension. Those that mean I too can’t travel? Cause I intend to
July 18, 2020 at 20:38
I dont know the details of thatcase
July 18, 2020 at 17:31
Please mr Simon it is God alone who will thank you because me for example I spent all my doing and then I left my work because of that now the president has blocked all things. I rain every day because I don’t know what to do
July 18, 2020 at 20:37
Be patient.
July 18, 2020 at 17:57
Hi Simon, thank you all for your selfless devotion and altruism and thank you for standing up for us in this tough time. A note of gratitude from a DV 2021 winner from Guinea-Bissau, a certified translator (Arabic, English, Portuguese).
July 18, 2020 at 18:01
Dear Brit we need vlog or video in reference of the new upcoming Merit-based migration system by Trump I heard he’ll sign that executive order in the next ten days ! It’s close ! Considering i’m DV-2021 winner and I’m bachelor degree holder is it will effect me or applied to current DV-2021 ? Or that executive order will apply for the next upcoming DVs like DV-2022 and above ? Thank you for your efforts brother .
July 18, 2020 at 20:36
How the heck is anyone supposed to answer the details about a non existent EO that Trump threatened.
July 18, 2020 at 19:58
Will the new merit based immigration system cancel the DV 2021 selectees?
July 18, 2020 at 20:23
How the heck is anyone supposed to answer the details about a non existent EO that Trump threatened.
July 19, 2020 at 13:44
Brilliant! Another weapon with which to counter the Trump ban- many thanks to all those involved and of course to Simon for keeping us updated. The fact that the U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau just recently resumed “limited immigrant and nonimmigrant visa services” is perhaps a percursor that U.S. Consular staff is predicting that Trump’s ban may be successfully challenged by the courts? The timing is rather bizarre in that during the past week, Hong Kong has seen a very sudden and rather serious spike in COVID-19 cases, after more than 3 weeks of zero locally transmitted cases. Very disappointing and upsetting indeed. So, the timing of the U.S. Consulate’s decision here in Hong Kong to restart visa processing is rather head-scratching (hopefully not the ‘too-good-to-be-true scenario).
July 19, 2020 at 13:58
As a follow-up- The only reason I can think of that the U.S. Consulate decided to restart visa processing now is 1)The date was decided beforehand months before and/or 2) Mike Pompeo feels some sympathy towards HK people due to the recent passing of Beijing’s ‘National Security Law’ here in Hong Kong. I am not taking sides on the Security Law- I am just stating Pompeo’s view of the Security Law as, in his words, an ‘affront to all nations.” In that regard, I am not sure whether, as a Hong Kong permanent resident, that political backdrop may help my Diversity visa be given priority processing, under the premise that Trump’s ban is overturned? Just a thought…..
July 19, 2020 at 15:19
I believe the timing of reopening (as a centralized decision) was coincidental, and nothing to do with the impending lawsuits. As for the case in HK, hopefully the spike is being isolated and managed, but if not, the embassy may react and re-close.
July 19, 2020 at 17:23
Hi.
I have a simple question, Can a dv21 winner send documents to KCC before getting notification for that ? Thank you
July 19, 2020 at 20:13
Yes, although people should apply some common sense considering their case number.
July 19, 2020 at 21:14
Hi Simin, thanks for giving some hope for the dv2020 winners who are left half way due to covid and EO. Hope lawsuit would win And we can proceed further before 30 Sept.
My number got current and my interview is changed to India from Australia because of children who are in my hone country, but now go stuck in Australia. Neither I can go to India, nir they can be here. So, i am thunking kcc to change interview location back to Sydney and request to unlock ds260. And I am thinking to leave our children not attending interview Incase Sydney consulate reopen before the end of Dv2020. 1. Can it be late if i change my interview location back to Sydney? 2. Is it not late if i ask kcc to unlock ds260 to remove my children ds260 form because i don’t see any positive to go to india for interview nor they can be brought here? 3. Will removing thier ds260 forms would dely or affect my interview process? 4. How many years would it take to bring our children Who are below 13 years to usa, once parents reach for greencard? 5. Any news to reopen embassy or consulates? Thanks
July 19, 2020 at 23:51
I can’t tell you what will work best – you must make up your own mind, but if you do change, let KCC know asap.
You don’t remove their forms.
It will take a couple of years to bring them once you are in the USA
July 19, 2020 at 22:58
Mister Saimon, you recommend that I participate in the second Mandamus lawsuit, as I am 2020SA31 ** since the AILA lawsuit may not be able to save everyone. Thank you
July 19, 2020 at 23:52
That is your decision.
July 22, 2020 at 23:50
I am not aware, why the AILA lawsuit cannot save everyone? 2020SA2691
July 23, 2020 at 00:15
Because of time. Interviews since March have been cancelled, and the year was already behind. So how can all those interviews from 7 months fit into the last few weeks. Answer is – they can’t.
July 20, 2020 at 00:57
Hi Brit I wanted to ask after how many times the form ds-260 we have filed will expire in the system? I’m asking in case I want to apply later for a f1 visa. Thank you
July 20, 2020 at 02:11
The DS260 does not expire. So – if you don’t get your GC, and then later apply for a non immigrant visa, they will be able to see you made an immigrant visa application.
July 20, 2020 at 08:21
Hi Brit, around this time each year, the selectee numbers are announced for the lotteries. Are we expecting these numbers to be announced soon for DV2021?
Cheers.
July 20, 2020 at 20:05
Not in the latest VB – so we will probably wait another month.
July 21, 2020 at 10:29
Hallo Brit, I want to know if KCC are processing DS260 for DV 2021 ? My case naumber is EU15XXX…
July 22, 2020 at 00:37
Yes they are. Be patient.
July 21, 2020 at 16:31
hello Simon,
I came to know that Courtois Morrison is filing mandamus lawsuit again for new dv participant. As he hope that he will get hearing and decision on September and he says he hopes to extend sep 30 deadline and interviews can be conducted after September. Do you think its good idea to take part in his next mandamus lawsuit? what do you recommend?
July 22, 2020 at 14:16
dear Saimon thanks for replying every time. This time I am writing to ask if you know of Meng’s amendment on July 16, where he talks about the extension of the fiscal year or the grouping of the year 2020 to 2021 and the latter to 2022. What do you think about this amendment? , can you have prosperity?
July 22, 2020 at 17:44
It’s only a suggested change, not yet a law. And if it were passed into law, it doesn’t help DV2020 selectees.
July 23, 2020 at 17:17
Why it doesn’t help DV 2020?
July 23, 2020 at 18:41
Because it isn’t law yet & only seeks to move unused visas to following years.
July 23, 2020 at 19:51
https://meng.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/meng-immigration-amendment-passes-key-house-committee
Is this true??@Britsimon?? For dv 2020 is this helpful if passed??
July 24, 2020 at 04:08
https://youtu.be/oqV7Vg3teYk
July 27, 2020 at 18:55
Hello Brit Simon … appreciate your support..
Any news about the AILA lawsuit or any other lawsuit supporting DV2020 winners
July 27, 2020 at 19:19
Not yet.
August 3, 2020 at 18:01
Hi Brit,
I just want to thank you for all the helps and advices that you provided us for the processing of our green card. I just got done with my biometrics and my interview. Everything went well and I was told that i should receive my card in the mail within 30 days. Thank you Brit and may God blesses you, I wish you all the best as you continue to help others in processing their green card application.
August 3, 2020 at 22:40
Great!
August 4, 2020 at 14:50
hi bri.
ls.there update about the dv 2020 winners case?
is the case still in court?
August 5, 2020 at 03:10
Yes – hopefully we will have news soon.
August 7, 2020 at 19:15
Thank you Brit for you helpfull and efforts God pless you we are waiting hopeful news inshallah
August 15, 2020 at 08:32
I’m DV2021 winner. I have already sent ds 260.
1. When I Must to send the document to KCC?
Thank you
August 15, 2020 at 15:28
When they ask you.
October 19, 2020 at 13:49
Hello, Mr. Simon
Could you please tell me if this lawsuit also suitable for DV2021 selectees or only for 2020? I’m 2021 winner my case number is EU31XXX and I’d like to know whether It’s possible to become a plaintiff.
Thank you!
Regards
October 19, 2020 at 22:42
There is a lawsuit for DV2021 cases. I’m not sure if they are still accepting plaintiffs.