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September 28, 2019 at 07:10
Hey Brit, the KCCDV emailed me yesterday that my unlock request is complete and today they’ve emailed me that my DS-260 has been processed and so I should submit my documents.
My case number is 2020AS24XXX I have received email from KCC asking for scanned documents. My questions are:
1. What’s the deadline to submit the asked documents?
2. What the last time can send document.
3.If send document now, when get interview the document will not be expire.
4.IF they asked to document this mean get interview
. Thank you, your are the best to get dream America
September 28, 2019 at 14:53
1. No deadline,
2. About May.
3. The police cert may be expired, so you could update that nearer the interview.
4. No
September 28, 2019 at 17:31
thank you sir
September 28, 2019 at 07:13
I Iive in Burkina Faso
September 28, 2019 at 08:00
Good day BritSimon.
Concerning the skilled and unskilled labor question. I answered YES to the question and i was asked to explain so i stated (IF GRANTED ENTRY INTO THE U.S I WILL QUICKLY SETTLE DOWN AND SEARCH FOR A JOB THAT IS RELATED TO MY AREA OF SPECIALISATION AND ALSO IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR) Is that a correct answer. Please verify.
Thanks.
September 28, 2019 at 14:55
It’s fine.
September 28, 2019 at 09:58
Good day,
Kindly help me, I am married and wedded one kid. My wife is in the process of changing her surname to mine. What are the procedure, and is there any problem if she register with her surname but under my profile.
September 28, 2019 at 15:03
Procedure about what?
September 28, 2019 at 10:23
Hi Brit,
Please, is it normal to get update in ceac website a month after visa issuance?! One month ago it was issued in ceac, and now I checked it again and I have got another update! but only for principal applicant.
Thank you.
September 28, 2019 at 15:07
Why do you care?
September 28, 2019 at 18:41
cause my nationality is Iranian! and I have planned to land in the USA in December. It is a bit far!
September 28, 2019 at 18:48
The update doesn’t affect you in any way. RELAX!
September 28, 2019 at 20:36
thank you man!
September 28, 2019 at 11:06
Hi, I would have another question for the FAQ on child born abroad to green card holders. We are in another scenario. We are currently green card holders with a valid re-entry permits living abroad. Our baby was born abroad. We are planning to go to the US for holidays for the first time with our baby and based on the FAQ the green card will be processed at the port of entry. Can we then enter in and out of the US freely as we do not live yet in the US, or do we need to stay in the US for a while for additional paperwork processing? Thanks in advance!
September 28, 2019 at 15:08
No paperwork for the child. But you will soon be challenged about when you plan to LIVE in the USA.
September 28, 2019 at 15:52
Thanks for the unswer.
September 28, 2019 at 11:09
Good day Britsimons,
Thank you for the valuable information. I was born in Nigeria but from Togo as my dad is a retired diplomat. I hold a Togolese passport but Place of Birth is Nigeria.
My spouse is Nigerian.
Do I still have a chance to be eligible? Or it’s a flat capital NO.
Thank you, I look forward to your response.
September 28, 2019 at 15:10
If you can prove you family was temporarily in Nigeria for the period of your birth, and your mother is not a native of Nigeria, you might have a chance. You would enter with Nigeria as birth country , and chargeable to Togo.
September 28, 2019 at 15:29
Thank you Sir.
September 30, 2019 at 19:52
Hi Britsimon. I was born in Nigeria but married to a south african for 12 years. I have a south African passport and I’m a south African citizen with a 10 year US Visa. I want to enter the lottery for this year. Should I claim nigeria as my country of birth or claim my husband’s country iof birth in my lottery application?
October 1, 2019 at 03:19
You list YOUR country of birth and choose SA as your country of chargeability.
September 28, 2019 at 12:44
Hi Simon,
We are a french family and I would like to try the Dvlottery. My husband and my children are born in France like me but they have also the double nationality french and spanish and their passports are spanish ones. Won’t it be weard to answer that they are born in France and put a spanish passport number on the form ? They only have spanish passports.
Thank you for your answer.
Corinne
September 28, 2019 at 15:18
No problem.
September 28, 2019 at 13:22
Hi Simon. hope you’re good.
So I found this text (law) concerning LPRs studying abroad and want to know what do you think about.
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9 FAM 502.7-2(B) Returning Resident Status
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c. Special Cases Qualifying for Returning Resident Status:
1/2/3….
(4) LPR Students Studying Abroad: Several decisions by the DHS Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) relate to LPR students studying abroad. Students who wish to retain LPR status should present evidence of a definitive graduation date. Even prolonged absences from the United States may be considered temporary if the LPR can present evidence of a receipt of a degree within a definitive time. You should take into account whether students return to the United States at the end of each academic term, or whether they have family still living in the United States. Evidence of property ownership, or a bank account in the United States, may indicate the student intends to return to the United States upon completion of studies.
Have a great day!
September 28, 2019 at 15:20
That relates to SB1 visas. It’s clear, but I answer DV lottery questions.
September 28, 2019 at 15:34
Yes sir, this is what I want to know if it’s about SB1 Visas because the first point for exemple is 1. Formel U.S. Citizen, ALORS QUE a U.S. citizen doesn’t need a returning Visa.
PLEASE SIR DO ME A FAVOR AND ANSWER THIS. I was out of time (and money) for the reentry permit.
Thank you so much Simon.
September 28, 2019 at 16:45
Like I said. I only answer DV lottery questions.
September 28, 2019 at 16:51
That logic sir ! because for exemple: you wrote a topic about reentry permits, entry timelines etc as this relates to LPRs in general.
but thank you anyway.
September 28, 2019 at 14:56
Dears,
Can somebody elaborate when the applicant need sponsor and when he doesn’t or at least attach a link because i do not understand the sponsor point !!!!
September 28, 2019 at 15:23
https://britsimonsays.com/all-about-public-charge-affidavit-of-support-i-134/
September 28, 2019 at 15:30
Dear Brit,
Unfortunately i do not have anybody inside the US so if i can secure about 50K $ for CO during my interview, keep in mind that my family has 3 members including me so is that enough to avoid getting Sponsor inside the US, appreciate your detailed respond and again so sorry for my long question.
Reagrds
September 28, 2019 at 16:44
That would typically be enough.
September 28, 2019 at 15:42
Hi brit . Im selected in dv2020 My cn is 24xxx . I didn’t submit the ds260 yet , how long can i wait and be safe to submit it ?
September 28, 2019 at 16:45
About May.
September 28, 2019 at 16:10
hi brit . iam a refugee in a bangkok thailand i didn’t have passaport but i have ID card refugee UNHCR only . can i apply the dv lottery 2021. thank you
September 28, 2019 at 16:48
I have not seen clear instructions about that nor the entry form. So – wait until the site opens.
September 28, 2019 at 16:48
Thanks a lot
September 28, 2019 at 18:08
1. Received interview date in November. Since passport is valid until 06.2020, is it wise to renew it before the interview or it can be done afterwards? (since validity needs to be 6 months beyond entry)
2. Do i contact embassy directly regarding documents i may need to bring or i should wait for their e-mail?
September 28, 2019 at 18:28
1. Either way is OK. Personally, I would renew before interview if posible (but take the old one to the interview too).
2. The documents will be detail in the instructions, and embassy specific instructions. Go check the dvselectee site.
September 28, 2019 at 19:20
Thanks.
Also, i will marry before interview, as i saw in your FAQ, best way to proceed is to inform Embassy directly and follow their instructions, correct?
September 28, 2019 at 19:45
Well I already told you TWICE the best way. And you ignored that advice, so now you have introduced a silly complication exactly as I told you NOT to do!
So now, yes you can ask the embassy what to do.
https://britsimonsays.com/ask-questions/comment-page-358/#comment-194784
https://britsimonsays.com/ask-questions/comment-page-359/#comment-195310
September 28, 2019 at 18:37
Hi, Brit. I am considering entering the lottery for 2021 and I know if it happens that I win my best chance will be based on work experience as I do not meet the education requirements. I checked on the O’net Online Database for professions that are considered for the DV Lottery and my line of work meets the requirements. I am a self taught software developer. I started as self taught and later got some industry certifications. I’ve worked as a Developer for 3 years now. Of the 3 years, 1 was as an independent/ freelancer for some company and the other 2 I was and am still employed as a software developer by another company. My question is what really counts for the work requirements? What Documents, if any or proof is enough to be considered as evidence of the minimum 2 years experience?
September 28, 2019 at 18:48
I suggest you read the below post, or view my embedded video that answers your questions…
https://britsimonsays.com/education-or-work-experience-qualifying-for-the-dv-lottery/
September 28, 2019 at 20:09
Hello again sir!
Since I cannot enter together with a friend we would like to enter seperately, but the question still is for my friend; He was born in Bosnia and has an Bosnian ID but no passport. On the other side he has Croatian citizenship too and has a Croatian passport. Since it is needed to provide the info with the birth country can he use his ID since he is born in Bosnia or can he do it with the Croatian passport although he wasn’t born in Croatia?
September 28, 2019 at 20:52
The passport does not have to be from the same country of birth.
September 29, 2019 at 00:29
hi simons:
I Will try not to be long
i work in a used computer import and export company in egypt . my employer established a company branch in USA last june and is planing to appoint me to run and operate this branch once i get there . the USA branch is not operative yet, but we obtained the liscense after opening a bank account and renting an office . so my questions are:
1-will a letter from the company in egypt or company branch in USA stating that i will be appointed there once i travel and also stating that i will be given salary of $3k a month be enough for me not being a puplic charge
2- will another letter from the company in egypt or the company branch in USA stating that i will be sponsored by the company be considered for the issue of public charge
thanx in advance
September 29, 2019 at 01:54
1. Risky – because there is no operation in the USA yet. Get an I-134.
2. No.
September 29, 2019 at 00:36
Hi Simon
I have filled the d260 two months ago and at the time i was unemployed but now i have a job. Do I need to write to KCC to open my application?
PS. I have a high school and university diploma and my job is not according to my profession, also i haven’t receive the conformation email, yet.
September 29, 2019 at 01:53
You don’t need to unlock each time you change your job.
September 29, 2019 at 02:05
Brit am very Frank I am not saying I have divorced with my wife we ar still together with the children. My problem is I spent a lot of money in 2017 interview for 5 of us and we were refused. I am just thinking that this time around if I decide to enter the 2021 Dv alone if I win the expenditure for me alone will be better so that was the reason why I ask you. Brit if you check for my name now on Facebook Mohamed Moiwai Mustapha and my wife’s name Linda Mustapha you will see photos of my wife and I when we got married in 2012 and also photos of our kids. So help me out again to answer my question.
1. If during interview they will not ask why I did not enter for the 2021 Dv with my family. Which might lead to refusal?
2.i lost some of my original certicate after 2017 DV interview. So I was asking if I win 2021 Dv if I goes for interview will they not ask me for the previous Certificate I used in 2017?
September 29, 2019 at 03:07
1. You cannot enter as single when you have a family!!! That is a lie. Do you not understand that?
2. Yes they might. But what makes you think they won’t refuse you for the same reason they did last time?
September 29, 2019 at 04:28
I was born in the UK to Irish parents. I moved to The Republic of Ireland when I was 13yrs of age. Now 35yrs old. I currently hold an Irish passport. Am I entitled to apply for the green card lottery??
September 29, 2019 at 15:19
You should apply, and see if you get selected. If you do, we can talk about how you would handle it. On your entry list UK as place of birth and chargeable to RoI
September 29, 2019 at 06:44
Hi brit
Thanks for being informative. My sponsor says she will send the i-134 directly to the embassy. Is it risky by not giving me the scanned copy to take to the interview?
September 29, 2019 at 15:23
That is no good for you. It will get lost at the embassy.
September 29, 2019 at 10:26
Hi Simon,
1- Is it OK to unlock the DS-260 after receiving the KCC documents email ( to change the interview location ) ?
2- If i will unlock before the documents’ email, Will that delay recieving the email alittle bit longer knowing that i submitted the DS-260 on 6- August-2019?
September 29, 2019 at 14:39
What i mean is
I’m a 2020 winner and I want to unlock my DS-260 which i submitted on 6-August-2019 but i don’t want to get a delay in receiving the documents’ email because my case number is a high case number and i don’t want to lose time.
And if you will advice me to unlock it, shall i unlock only mine or all of us ( My wife and my two kids )
September 29, 2019 at 15:36
1. Even if you unlock you cannot change the location selected. They select the embassy based on current address. So if you need to interview somewhere else (but not because you moved) you have to email them and explain why.
2. Probably not.
September 29, 2019 at 15:47
Probably not for
2- If i will unlock before the documents’ email, Will that delay recieving the email alittle bit longer knowing that i submitted the DS-260 on 6- August-2019?
OR
And if you will advice me to unlock it, shall i unlock only mine or all of us ( My wife and my two kids )
Thanks again for your patience
September 29, 2019 at 16:02
My answer 2 refers to your question 2.
September 30, 2019 at 15:35
Thanks for the clarification
( Even if you unlock you cannot change the location selected. They select the embassy based on current address.)
Thanks for advice as i was about to unlock and change the location but now i will wait.
( So if you need to interview somewhere else (but not because you moved) you have to email them and explain why.)
1- them = KCC or the embassy that i want to interview in?
2- Shall i email them after the documents’ email or it is fine to do it now?
I am worried becasue my case number 2020AS287XX is very high and i am afraid of the time
October 1, 2019 at 03:12
1. KCC
2. Now – but you have PLENTY of time!!!
September 29, 2019 at 10:29
Dear Mr Brit,
Can you provide some video link on how to fill the DS260 in a correct way if that possible will be great
Regards,
Moooooo
September 29, 2019 at 15:37
https://britsimonsays.com/completing-the-ds260-for-dv-lottery-entrants/
September 29, 2019 at 11:32
hi brit
I heared alot that we must sumbit the ds260 form before 15 october because after that maybe there are changes and it will effect 2020 winners ? Please explain it its true and if its better to fill before 15 october
September 29, 2019 at 15:38
Not true. Just bullshit.
September 29, 2019 at 11:45
Hi Simon
I am filling the DS260, for my parents infomation, both of them only got the year stated in their passport, since both of them dont know the exact day and month of brith. So how to fill out the date of birth in DS260 for my parent’s info.
Thank you
September 29, 2019 at 13:28
Hi Sir,
I entered to USA on 10th September 2019 and it is shown on my passport but it is not shown the (until)expiration date.
Now i am in my country and i want to return to USA in the October.Does it create any problem for me?if there is nothing on my i-551stapm which shows the expiration date?
September 29, 2019 at 15:49
No problem.
September 29, 2019 at 15:39
1/1/YEAR
September 29, 2019 at 12:14
Dear Mr. Brit
I applied for a tourist visa 14 months ago and, the consular put my application under administrative process and gave me a letter requesting further information, i sent the information needed through email as per their instruction. Till now i didn’t receive any feedback from their side and as per website the process can go for 60 days, now a year and 2 months without any feedback. I wrote to the embassy but the automatic reply asking me to wait.
My wife and 2 children are there they are having american passports and i didnt see them almost a year.
Appreciate to have your kind advice and what if i emailed the department of state regarding my case.
September 29, 2019 at 15:40
I only answer dv lottery questions.
September 29, 2019 at 13:49
Good afternoon Sir. Brit……
Please does requesting documents by kcc based on case numbers or date of submitting ds260?
Thanks very much…
Hope to hear from you
September 29, 2019 at 15:50
Neither. We don’t know their way of ordering the requests.
September 30, 2019 at 09:35
hey Brit.if CN is current but not yet receive notification for sending documents,it is not better to send documents or better wait untill notification?tanks again Sir.
October 1, 2019 at 02:53
Wait. There is plenty of time…
September 29, 2019 at 14:16
Hello,
I have several questions;
1. Am unofficially married without certificate of Marriage…how should I apply on marital status category?
2. Should my children and spouse have a passport during application time?
3. Can my unofficial wife apply without a passport then process the passport later?
Thanks with regards
Conrad
September 29, 2019 at 15:54
1. Single (with children). You cannot include your spouse but MUST include the children. If selected you will add your spouse later (after marrying). She can also enter doing the same thing.
2. No.
3. No, see 1
September 29, 2019 at 15:51
Hi Simon,
My sponsor is unable to fill information while typing I-134 form in Part 3 (EMPLOYER NAME) & 11.a (NATURALIZATION CERTIFICATE#), rest form is ok.
is it a form issue or i can tell him to fill a form in writing?
Thanks
September 29, 2019 at 15:58
He can complete it with a pen.
September 29, 2019 at 16:15
Hi sir Simon,
Two question:
First, on the US Bureau there is a photo tool that should support to crop the picture correctly before uploading in the application. It does not work for Mac and a lot of issues on Edge. What can we use to use the tool?
Second, in my picture I can out with my eyes slightly smaller than usual, they are still fully open is that a problem for the picture requirement? Also was okay to wear a gold necklace, that you can see?
No DV lottery so far for 2021. You think that all is happening with Trump they forgotten? 🙂
Thank you
Laura
September 30, 2019 at 04:05
1. A PC with IE works well.
2. I can’t comment on a photo I haven’t seen. Check the instructions/examples.
3. THe lottery dates were already announced a few days ago.
September 30, 2019 at 07:02
Hi,
Thank you. I do not have a PC, only a MAC. Can I go in an Internet Cafe to do the application? Another question, could I send in a private mode my picture so you can perhaps check it, if you can or support me with that!
Please let me know !
Thank you
Laura
September 30, 2019 at 13:47
Yes internet cafe would work. I can’t check lots of photos – and if I agreed to check one, I would get thousands.
September 30, 2019 at 14:27
I understand.. thank you!
September 29, 2019 at 17:14
Dear Brit
As for the scan copies of the docs that should be sent to kcc after submitting ds-260 form, i wonder if only main applicants docs should be submitted or the derivatives too?
September 30, 2019 at 04:06
Derivatives too. That is clear on the instructions.
September 29, 2019 at 17:47
Hi sir,
Now i am asking you something about my friend.
If you live with someone but are just enganged and of course officially single always. And continue DS260 as single (because you were not ready to marry and she didnt want to move from her country) Can it somehow be a problem?
September 30, 2019 at 04:06
No
September 29, 2019 at 18:30
Hi sir, I am selected for dv lottery for 2020
In Ordinl entry I wrote full name as firstname middle name and last name, but I didnot know about my surname until get passport, surname some of people in my country is Tribe, Know my last name difference with surname on my passport, How about get new passport delete surname change to be my last name, If get a new passport, they don’t want old passport, some of people have the same surname in my countery, Thank you sir for answering.
September 30, 2019 at 04:08
The passport should have your legal name. You can’t change that on a whim. Just enter the legal name on the ds260.
September 29, 2019 at 18:43
Hi simon, I am from Nepal. Actually, when my citizenship and my passport was made my permanent resident was Biratnagar, ward no. 4 . But it has recently changed to ward no. 3 . So, what should I fill in the dv entrant form ward no. 4 as in my citizenship and passport or ward no. 3 as it has recently changed? Please do reply ?
September 30, 2019 at 04:09
The current accurate address.
September 29, 2019 at 20:00
hallo sir, i had finished my diploma course and currently pursuing my bachelor’s degree and i never got engaged in any professional job i been doing some family business and regular jobs..am i still eligble in regards to job requirements and education requirement.
Thank you
September 30, 2019 at 04:11
If your education is enough – then you would be OK.
September 29, 2019 at 21:41
hi sir
can you please help with the picture of the DV i will send you a picture and tell me if it an acceptable picture
thanks
September 30, 2019 at 04:14
No. I don’t have time to check everyone’s photos.
September 29, 2019 at 22:01
Hello, Brit, I already send DS 260(CN10xxSA), when they ask “Have you attended any educational institutions?” I answered only High School and University, not Basic Education that for my country is from First Grade to Sixth Grade, Shoud I unlock DS 260 and add this information? Thanks in advance
September 30, 2019 at 04:14
No
September 29, 2019 at 22:13
HELLO
If on filling my Ds260 with regards to the question “is your mailing address the same as your permanent address” and I answered no, will it be necessary for me to unlock my Ds260 form to change it to yes?
September 30, 2019 at 04:15
Whatever is the truth. That’s all.
September 29, 2019 at 22:26
Hi Simons
I’ve been selected in the DV2020, I just realized that when I registered in the program I put my home address in the wrong format, I mean I confused between Province and city, I’m going to fill the DS 260 and put my home address correctly, I just wanna know if they will consider this mistake as a fraud or something?.
Thank you for efforts, keep it up!
September 30, 2019 at 04:16
No problem.
September 29, 2019 at 23:08
Hi Simon.
How long does green card lottery winners have to wait to get there green card mailed in USA after they get the visa and arriving in USA?
September 30, 2019 at 04:17
Can be up to 3 or 4 months.
September 30, 2019 at 00:47
Hey Brit, I owe the IRS and I am late 4 months, do you think it will have any affect on my green card processing?
September 30, 2019 at 04:18
I know nothing about your circumstances.
September 30, 2019 at 02:15
Hi Simon, how old should a police certificate be during interview, mine will be 3 months old, hope its still gd. I know u have written about that but I can’t find the info, thanks
September 30, 2019 at 04:20
3 months is ok.
September 30, 2019 at 03:13
Hi Brit,
Its been 3 weeks since i came to usa and I havent received my SSN, should I visit their offices and apply or its just a matter of time they will deliver it?
September 30, 2019 at 04:20
Visit the SSA
September 30, 2019 at 03:26
Im now learning in the US. Can I still get in the lottery?
September 30, 2019 at 04:21
Yes
September 30, 2019 at 04:15
Mr. Simon
If a person was rejected for a U.S.A tourist visa ( 20 years ago) , can she apply for the lottery? In case if she wins the lottery, would it be a flag as this person was rejected per a tourist visa?
September 30, 2019 at 04:22
No problem.
September 30, 2019 at 04:20
Hi Brit can a soldier serving in the US Army sponsor you if he less than 2years in the Army ?thanks
September 30, 2019 at 04:21
Yes
September 30, 2019 at 04:37
Hi Brit…My case number is 2020AS26XX so my interview will be in November ,,i sent my documents and received email (Documents Received) on (Sep-11-2019) but till now i didnt receive an interview appointment email…when i expect it ? and shall i contact with KCC?
Thank you
September 30, 2019 at 13:43
Your interview will be in December because you sent the documents too late to be scheduled for November. So – wait up to 1 month from now for your 2NL.
September 30, 2019 at 22:03
Will this lateness in sending the documents affect my opportunities for having interview?
October 1, 2019 at 03:36
No
September 30, 2019 at 05:09
Hi brit, my interview is scheduled on 6 November. I would like to unlock DS 260 to Chang sponsor details. My question is
1) Upto when I can unlock the DS 260 form? Please reply.
September 30, 2019 at 13:44
YOu cannot unlock now as you are scheduled.You can change the US address at the interview.
September 30, 2019 at 13:59
Sir, at time of interview can I change sponsor ? It will create any problem or not?
October 1, 2019 at 03:06
I already told you!
September 30, 2019 at 07:50
Hi Brit..Im winner 2020AS23xxx..
I filled DS260 in July.I will be marry on December .I hope to unlock after my marriage .
1 ) If KCC will send me document submission during what will i do ..
2) Can i hold submit my documents with marriage certificate after my marriage ..
3) what is the final date for documents submission ..
October 1, 2019 at 02:51
1. Delay submission would be my advice.
2. Yes
3. May 2020.
October 1, 2019 at 03:10
Thank you very much Brit…