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January 15, 2021 at 16:44
Please accept my deepest condolences about your mother’s loss, she was always proud of having a son like you who helps lot of unknown people in all round the world.
January 15, 2021 at 17:44
Thank you.
January 18, 2021 at 01:04
Hi BritSimon,
My sincere condolences for the loss of your mother. I had to go through the same thing this summer, for the loss of my father.
Anyway, I am a DV2007 winner that you never helped lol, from Tunisia (I bet half of your followers don’t know where that is).
Anyways, you would be amazed how I heard about you. I am trying to send you a private message but I couldn’t find how in your blog. I live in Washington D.C and I am interested in your “Interview Series”.
Thank you for your help for the DV community mate!
January 18, 2021 at 04:57
You can email me at britsimon3 at gmail. Tell me a bit about what you think would be relevant for an interview.
January 15, 2021 at 17:45
Hi Brit, Happy New Year and so sorry to hear about your lose. We definitely wished for best this year not such bad incidents. Do have my sympathy and may God bless you for your effortless support you keep giving us.
January 15, 2021 at 17:56
Hi Brit, I am accessing the DS.260 online to fill it out but sometime, while I am in the middle of writing….a window pop up saying there have been 15 minutes of inactivity and in 5 minute the site is going to close….but it happen immediately leaving me to log in again and restart from scratch again. Do you have any idea how to prevent this ?
I am really really sorry for your lost. Especially in a moment like this requiring total isolation it must be very difficult. My thoughts and condolences goes to you and your family!
January 15, 2021 at 18:17
You can save as you go along, but it will only save a completed section, as I remember. Have your details ready and complete the sections quickly, then save as you go.
Thank you for your understanding.
January 15, 2021 at 18:12
Hi Brit,
Thanks for the reply. To answer “the public concerns” , I have 2 options;
1- I can say that my son working in Washington DC will support me.In that case should I request I-135 form?
2-I plan to open an consultant office in my profession ( I have some amount saving)
How much money will convince the CO?
Which answer will be more logical?
Or should I combine both of the options?
Thanks,
January 15, 2021 at 21:02
Hello Brit, I have some questions to ask.
My wife won the DV 2021. We sent message to KCC and they unlocked her DS 260 form. She included me in the application.
1. On my wife’s high school certificate, her middle name wasn’t included. However all her other documents has her middle name included.
2. Also on my high school certificate, there was a mistake with the DOB month. It’s June instead of August. What do we do? Is that going to be a problem?
January 16, 2021 at 00:35
1. No problem.
2. No problem, no need to do anything.
January 15, 2021 at 21:55
Sorry just to get an information,do u think people with cancelled interviews will be part of those 9095 or plaintiffs?May interviews start in April?
January 16, 2021 at 00:35
We have to wait and see.
January 16, 2021 at 05:46
Greetings Brit,
My case is showing at NVC, does this mean it is not at KCC anymore?
Are those two different and separate centers?
Thank you
January 16, 2021 at 14:36
No it does not mean that. The “at NVC” status is simply the starting point for ALL cases. NVC do not handle any aspect of your DV case.
January 16, 2021 at 06:57
Dear Brit,
Accept our deepest condolences! ?
I am in the process of getting our police clearance certificates. Due to the covid situation we have to apply for that via online. In the application they are asking “Referece high commission /embassy/ consulate”
We are having US embassy in Sri Lanka.
Although we are sending our certificate to KCC first, is it ok address the embassy / ambassador in our country in the pcc ?
Please assist us kindly!! ♥️
January 16, 2021 at 14:37
Thank you.
Yes – reference the consulate where you live.
January 16, 2021 at 07:38
Howdy Brits…in first place have my sympathy…for your dear lost. I wrote to CO in Ghana pertaining my case which is in AP since March 3rd..my reply was that FY 2020 has elapse, I want to know if the lawsuit will cover all dv2020 applicants who were yet to be scheduled and all those who went for the interviews and their cases are in AP like mine.? Again my condolence..God bless you beyond here
January 16, 2021 at 14:39
Yes the lawsuit covers all cases, BUT there are not enough visas reserved for all cases. So – we have to wait for the outcome and a decision on high the visas will be allocated. My guess is that people already at the embassy would have a high priority.
January 16, 2021 at 23:10
Helo mr Simon I hope you are good
I have question about Muslim ban
Today Biden administration is said going to remove Muslim ban on 20 junurauy
Is that include sudan too or sudan ban is different from Muslim ban
Thank you
January 17, 2021 at 15:21
Same ban.
January 16, 2021 at 12:37
Brit Simon, I am so sorry for your lost. Have my sympathy and my condelecences to you and your family.
January 16, 2021 at 14:39
Thank you.
January 16, 2021 at 15:51
Sorry for your lost, God bless her soul
January 16, 2021 at 18:19
Thank you.
January 16, 2021 at 16:26
Hello sir , please I entered Dv lottery 2020,am married before entry so I included my spouse but don’t have a child so I didn’t add one neither my husband ,I am scared my entry will be denied and if I go through the process too ,can I go for the visa interview because I didn’t include a child in the entry
January 16, 2021 at 18:22
If you have a child (either you or your spouse) that you did not include, yes you will be disqualified.
January 16, 2021 at 21:04
Hey Brit am sorry for your loss.l condolences to you and your family.
Am not sure if my question is outside your scope, i lost my greencard out of US and filled the form I131A to allow me to go back, am in the US now should I apply the form I90 too to replace the lost greencard or will the Uscis contact me using the prior form that i filled ie the form I131A?
January 17, 2021 at 15:20
Thank you.
Your question is outside my scope.
January 17, 2021 at 03:53
Hi Sir,
I was selected in the African region for DV2021 and living in the United States. Can I still fill out the DS260 form even though I want to adjust my status? My worry is that I have a family in my home country and may run out of time if the adjustment is delayed and that ends up affecting the September deadline since my number is AF400xx.
January 17, 2021 at 15:23
You need to pick between the processes. With AOS you get to file as soon as your case is made current in the VB, so there is enough time to get AOS through.
January 17, 2021 at 07:09
Hi Brit
Accept our deepest condolences for the lost of your mother. She should have been proud of having a son like you. May she RIP
January 17, 2021 at 15:23
Thank you.
January 17, 2021 at 07:19
Helloooooo Brit among a dozen of Executive Orders to be sing by the new administration rescinding the ones of the old administration is the Muslim Band. Can someone be affected by the Muslim Ban and PP 10014. If yes it means if the Muslim Ban is rescind it will not still help the applicant.
January 17, 2021 at 15:24
Yes – that is something I wrote about recently if you read my articles.
January 17, 2021 at 09:18
Hi Simon, I am so sorry for your mom. Have my sympathy and my condolences to you and your family.
I m a dv2021 winner with a low case number AF2*** . I m a ready to be scheduled. I got a newborn baby 3 days ago and I have to add the baby to the DS260. The problem is the newborn baby doesn’t have a passport yet and it will probably take 3 weeks to produce it for her.
Can I use my passport number to fill for the baby or should I wait till the new passport?
Thank for all
January 17, 2021 at 14:28
yes am also concern with same question?
January 18, 2021 at 00:04
Hello Sir
I have heard that the President-elect Joe Biden is going to lift Muslim Teavel Ban at the very first day of his presidency. Is it true?
If it is then i think KCC and Embassies can start working continue on DV 2021 visa processing from that particular day.
But my concern is can KCC and Embassies cover up all 55 thousands DV Lottery 2021 visas on given period (Fiscal Year 2021) as we already wasted our few precious months without conducting a single interview due to President Trump proclamation.
Any suggestions pls!!!
Thanking you.
January 18, 2021 at 04:55
That is the plan, yes. However, there are other bans, so it is too early to assume KCC will immediately resume scheduling.
There is probably not enough time to issue all 55k visas now.
January 18, 2021 at 23:11
Thank you Sir. Hope you don’t mind to ask one more question.
Sir, What left other then Muslim Travel Ban to lift to resume scheduling DV Lottery 2021 by KCC?
January 17, 2021 at 15:25
3 weeks is no problem.
January 17, 2021 at 14:38
Good morning Sir,
Today I have read a memo from the white house announces that president Biden will sign a lot of executive order in the same day of his inauguration but I did not read about 10014 he told about daca , Muslim ban ……..
What do y think Sir?
January 17, 2021 at 15:26
I wrote about that exact thing in a post a few days ago. Read that.
January 17, 2021 at 18:56
Hello Simon,
Thank you very much for your video on YouTube. I have a question please on the official link of the lottery program. On a video I watched earlier, including yours, you provide the link: https://dvlottery.state.gov
However, I clicked each time on this link in both videos and I have a message that tells me that it does not exist or that it is not secure. On the other hand, while looking for the official site, I found: dvprogram.state.gov/ whose page opens normally.
Is this the new name of the official lottery program website?
From what date can we register for the lottery and for what year, since we are now in January 2021?
Thank you in advance for your response and happy New Year 2021!
Kind regards,
Corinne
January 17, 2021 at 21:12
The site has changed to the new name. It will open in October.
January 17, 2021 at 19:15
Hi Brit I read a communicate which says Biden is going to reverse trump cruel politics in his 10 days of office and made mention of the travel ban and Muslim ban .he didn’t made mention on the pp ban
1) does this mean the ban is among the cruel politics he plans to uplift or the travel ban contains both the immigration ban? Because it will be needless to uplift the Muslim ban without the immigration ban because immigrants won’t still be able to travel please what’s your thought.
January 17, 2021 at 21:13
It means you have to be patient.
January 17, 2021 at 19:42
Hi Simon, I am so sorry for your mom. Have my sympathy and my condolences to you and your family.
I’m DV 2020 with sep visa.
In case Mr. Biden stop the PP on day one
1) Can i travel to USA on 21th Jan ?
2) Can i stay in USA on few hours to active my visa and have flight in same day ?
3) How long do you think from your experience Immigration process in JFK will take ?
I tried to travel to USA on 1st of Jan but at airport before boarding the flight they refused my boarding to flight as they have a list of people who can not travel to USA
January 17, 2021 at 21:15
1. We have to wait until he removes it, and read the effective date. Patience. Really.
2. Yes.
3. Allow at least 4 hours.
There is no list. Just rules. Stop trying to enter the moment you think you can, you are just creating stress for yourself. RELAX. Be patient.
January 17, 2021 at 20:35
Hi Sir, this is Luay Najm, I live in Houston TX and I’ve been selected in the DV Lottery for the year 2021 and my case number is 2021AS00014491 so I filled the DS-260 for me and my family members on June, 2020 I also did the medical reports on September 8th but that time I don’t know about the visa Bulletin so on October 2nd I submitted the application of I-485 (adjust status) and then it’s rejected because it is submitted before the case number was authorized and they inform me that I can apply again .
1- Since I live legally in the US, do I have any advantages in the DV Lottery?
2- I want to know if I can apply again now for the I-485 adjust status or I have to wait till the visa Bulletin number for Asia will be announced?
January 17, 2021 at 21:18
1. Well yes – you are not affected by the bans.
2. You have to wait until the VB announces your number to be current. You need to understand what you are doing. Make sure you study the process at this link. https://forums.immigration.com/threads/dv-2021-aos-only.342993/
January 17, 2021 at 21:18
My sincere condolences Brit. So sorry to hear your loved one has passed away. May God be with you in such difficult times.
January 18, 2021 at 04:53
Thank you.
January 18, 2021 at 00:19
Hi Britsimon,
Firstly, please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of your mother. May God give you strength over this loss.
I was wondering about the social security card. Do we get it after the PR card or before? Do we have to apply for it afresh since we already had requested for it DS-260 form. Lastly, the USCIS does state a 90 days time for the Green Card delivery, do you know if this can be received earlier or later?
Many thanks for your response.
Zuk.
January 18, 2021 at 04:56
The SSN card arrives from a different agency. If you asked for it in the DS260, just wait for that.
The GC can take less than or more than 90 days, yes.
January 18, 2021 at 05:00
Hi Simon,
My condolences for your loss. Thankyou for continuing to help us.
I’m a DV2021 winner, OC1**, and I am ‘ready for scheduling’.
My Police certificate is set to expire early July 2021 and I’ve decided to be proactive and get new certificates so as to buy myself more time when we eventually get our visas. My question is: when we get our new Police certificates do we need to provide them to KCC, or can we just bring them along with the old one, to the interview at the Consulate?
Thanks.
January 18, 2021 at 15:37
Thank you.
Just take them to the interview.
January 18, 2021 at 05:15
Hi Brit, I’m so sorry for the loss of your mom.
What is the minimum time it takes to live in a country for it to be necessary to present a police certificate.
January 18, 2021 at 15:37
Than k you.
Please read the instructions to answer that, and make sure you don’t miss anything else.
January 18, 2021 at 10:04
Hello BritSimon,
The travel ban has been expanded by Trump to six countries – My country is one of them ; Eritrea. My question is Does Eritrea ban Lifted by So-Called ; Moslem Ban !?
January 18, 2021 at 11:03
Is a travel Ban sometimes called Muslim Ban ?
January 18, 2021 at 15:33
Yes. But that is not the same as the more recent PP10014 and so on.
January 18, 2021 at 15:35
Yes
January 18, 2021 at 12:31
Hi britt what happened with DV2020, is there any chance ? 35k no confirmation for doc from kcc
January 18, 2021 at 15:33
You will have to wait for the outcome of the lawsuit.
January 18, 2021 at 13:57
Hello BritSimon,
I was selected for further processing in the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program for the fiscal year 2021. I could not fill DS 260. I am including the case number, Surname, date of birth, and confirmation number. and click the “continue” but the system is saying “The Case Number entered is currently unavailable. Please try again later or contact the Kentucky Consular Center (KCC) by email ([email protected]) or by phone (Public Inquiry Phone Number 606-526-7500 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. EDT Monday – Friday) for further assistance”.
Dear please help me to solve this problem. waiting for your response
Kind regards!
January 18, 2021 at 15:32
If you are certain that you are entering the data correctly (removing the leading zeros of your case number), then do what the instructions you quoted say.
January 18, 2021 at 16:37
Hi Simon I hope you are doing well. I’m sorry for your loss.
In one of the last videos you said the government gave in court a list of embassies that are working but I couldn’t find the list in the comments. Can you put the link here as well please?
Thank you so much for all your help
January 18, 2021 at 18:29
The government said those embassies were open, but the embassies themselves said they were not. It is being discussed by the lawyers.
January 18, 2021 at 17:09
Good morning mr Simon ,
Here is my situation i’m from Algeria living in Paris selected in the DV2021 , my Cn is 64K so i think that if i had a chance for an interview it will not be before August 2021 or septembre 2021
1- do you agree ?
so the situation is that i will move to study in Germany from August to January 2022 , and i didnt send my Ds260 yet , i’m 100% sur that i will move to Germany , so i hesitate between put my actual location (PARIS) or Berlin for interview location
2-any advice ? (mean is there chances to be called for interview before August)
thank you in advance
January 18, 2021 at 18:32
1. Possibly. It is too difficult to tell whether you will ever get an interview.
2. I would suggest waiting to submit your DS260.
January 18, 2021 at 17:48
Good morning Sir,
I have read an article about lifting Muslim ban Does not mean issuing visas because as I read there is a verdict from Supreme Court about this and Biden will talk with congress about this in order to revoke the decision of the Supreme Court in order to not take this decision on his responsibility.
1_ do you think is it right?
January 18, 2021 at 18:33
I can’t answer your assessment of what an article says without reading the article itself.
January 18, 2021 at 18:58
Hi Simon
I hope you are doing well. I’m sorry for your loss. l condolences to you and your family.
In the registration form of DV Lottery, chose I’ve married, but I did a mistake (or there been some technical issues) and filled spouse fields with my information again.
I corrected my mistake in the DS-260 form and fill my wife’s information before submitting the form.
What’s your opinion about my case? may I disqualify?
January 18, 2021 at 19:12
Thank you.
I think disqualification is likely. The only way to be certain is to attend the interview – but of course, that will mean spending the fees.
January 18, 2021 at 20:24
Thank you for your response. I think I will try my chance 🙂
January 18, 2021 at 19:24
Hi, Brit. Thank you for your outstanding.
Please i have a question.
My wife is a DV2021 Winner and our marriege took place In may 2020 here in kenya and she is a kenyan while i’m from ethiopia.
I lived here in kenya from may 2020 till early of November 2020, after that i went back home ethiopia to renew my passport after that i traveled back to kenya on january 10th 2021.
Here is my question.. do i need to get the police clearence from both countries Kenya and Ethiopia eventhough i lived kenya almost 5 months and half.
Or my police clearence have to come from Ethiopia only.?
Thank you and i’m galad to hear from you soon.
January 18, 2021 at 20:21
Get both, and read the instructions.
January 18, 2021 at 19:51
Dear sir,
Please does the public charge need to be in dollar account or it could be in one’s home currency.
January 18, 2021 at 20:20
It can be local currency.
January 18, 2021 at 21:27
Hi brit.
I’m DV2021 Winner,
during my initial Entry I Put Wrong Day of Birth.
While My Pssoprt is 30 Oct 1995 and i but it 10 Oct 1995.
The Difference is the day only
now i can access my DS260 using wrong Day other than the one is on my passport.
So i that a problem in my case Or i have to correct it in the form?
Thank you.
January 18, 2021 at 22:21
It wouldn’t normally cause disqualification, just make sure you enter it correctly in the DS260 itself.
January 18, 2021 at 22:21
hi Brit,
I extend my deepest sympathies to you and your family.May the soul of your mother rest in perfect peace.
January 19, 2021 at 02:17
Biden aides won’t lift the travel ban soon. https://www-nytimes-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.nytimes.com/live/2021/01/18/us/inauguration-day-biden.amp.html?amp_js_v=0.1&usqp=mq331AQHKAFQArABIA%3D%3D#coronavirus-travel-ban-europe-brazil
January 19, 2021 at 12:11
Simon, kindly comment on this in a leyman’s language and the likely scenarios after tomorrow’s inauguration which is being awaited like nothing else. Does it imply that the pp100144 will elapse effective 26th this month according to pres.Trump
Thanks
January 19, 2021 at 20:21
No it does not mean that. Explained in the video here:
https://youtu.be/VxHccjCDW_o
January 19, 2021 at 02:22
Trump has just lifted entry bans imposed because of the coronavirus on most non-US citizens arriving from Brazil and much of Europe.
The current rules bar nearly all non-US citizens who within the last 14 days have been in Brazil, the United Kingdom, Ireland and the 26 countries of the Schengen area in Europe that allow travel across open borders.
The new rules will come into place from January 26. They state that anyone coming into the country on an international flight must have a negative coronavirus test or proof of recovery from COVID.
“This action is the best way to continue protecting Americans from COVID-19 while enabling travel to resume safely,”Trump said in a statement released by the White House.
Does this mean the Schengen ban has now effectively been lifted?
January 19, 2021 at 05:25
No. Because that will be up to the Biden administration – and they have already expressed concern.
January 19, 2021 at 13:11
https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/biden-to-block-trumps-plans-to-lift-covid-19-restrictions-for-travellers-from-europe/
Here we go. Biden wants to keep ban as I see.
January 19, 2021 at 20:20
https://youtu.be/VxHccjCDW_o
January 19, 2021 at 20:25
https://youtu.be/VxHccjCDW_o
January 19, 2021 at 03:28
Q1. In normal times before the pandemic, did KCC issue 2NLs in batches in a particular time of the month or did they come randomly / evenly throughout the month?
Q2. Do you expect any difference in the advance notice period between the 2NL date and the interview date when they resume sending out 2NL? Because of Covid, medical examination report, I-134 and traveling to embassy will take longer to prepare.
Please do a new analysis once 2NL issuance is resumed when you hear from the applicants. Your assessment of the leadtime to complete the interviews and the CN movement in reference to the VB number pace will be very useful for everyone.
January 19, 2021 at 20:25
1. Two batches, one shortly after the VB is published, the other around the end of the month.
2. No
January 19, 2021 at 03:58
Hi Simon
after I won in DV2021, I changed my passport because my old passport will expire soon. So my questions is:
1-While filling the ds260 form, do I submit my old or new passport ??
2- What is the reason for changing the passport that I must write when sending documents to KCC?
January 19, 2021 at 20:23
1. New one, but send old and new to KCC
2. No
January 19, 2021 at 06:11
Dear Sir,
as DV 2021 selectee, I need clarifications :
1-Does Public Charge matter handle with savings? How much amount money per person should be?
2-During interview with CO, having a I-134 form is better solution than item-1?
3-informing CO that I plan to work as a consultancy in my profession( I am a retired engineer)
Do you think that which one is more convincing the CO during interview?
January 19, 2021 at 20:22
1. At least $10k per person.
2. Yes
3. An I-134 is best.
January 19, 2021 at 11:25
Helo mr Simon I’m so sorry for lost your mom have my Sympathy and condolences to you, Biden administration is against remove the travel restrictions imposed on brizal and United Kingdom and Europe
Is that means they’re don’t remove procumlation
January 19, 2021 at 20:21
https://youtu.be/VxHccjCDW_o
January 19, 2021 at 11:49
Dear Brit,
After Trump Administration lift the travel ban for schengen and others, the press secretary declared that the new administration will re impose the ban and even worse. It seems that the aproach look to be the same as trump.
We are still in the same situation and the patient is worthless
January 19, 2021 at 13:13
https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/biden-to-block-trumps-plans-to-lift-covid-19-restrictions-for-travellers-from-europe/
True Biden worse than Trump.
January 19, 2021 at 15:51
Honestly I don’t think it’s a smart move to remove the schengen ban…there’s a new strain of covid and with Trump lifting the schengen ban means he’s welcoming it with open hands to the US…the schengen ban is not as terrible as the PP10014. People from Brazil UK and the schengen area can leave for 2 weeks and enter the US. There’s always a way around it.
Trump isn’t a rational person. Biden is.
On the other hand the PP10014 is a mean ban and sort of like bullying people who won the DV and want to work for a better life in the land of opportunities. All because Trump is racist and doesn’t want any immigrants in “his” country.
I don’t like running to my guns and saying Biden is worse than Trump nor do I like being so confident and promise myself Biden will remove the pp10014, but I know we should never lose our positivity and run out of patience. No one knows what will happen today or tomorrow! All I know is if you’re positive you’ll only attract positivity.
Good luck to us!
What a journey it has been!
January 19, 2021 at 20:19
Yup.
https://youtu.be/VxHccjCDW_o
January 19, 2021 at 20:20
Biden is not worse than Trump – don’t be silly.
https://youtu.be/VxHccjCDW_o
January 19, 2021 at 20:21
https://youtu.be/VxHccjCDW_o
January 19, 2021 at 15:22
Hi Brit,
My husband won DV 2021 and our number is EU19*** , now that everything has stopped do you think we could be scheduled for an interview.
Thank you
January 19, 2021 at 20:19
I don’t know.
January 19, 2021 at 16:32
Hi Brit, dv2021, the passport I did my entry with actually got expire before even results could come out, so I thought to renew my passport before filling in ds260 that which I did. I fill my ds260 without mentioning any information about my expire passport .
1 is there any thing wrong with that?
2 do i have to unlock my d’s260 to provide explanation as to why I did my d’s 260 with different passport number?
Thanks!
January 19, 2021 at 20:18
1. No
2. No – but you must provide proof of the old and new passport numbers to KCC and at the interview.
January 19, 2021 at 19:39
Hello Simon, I am dv2021 winner, what about if your wife is pregnant. What conditions are attached to it
January 19, 2021 at 20:17
When the baby is born, you can add the child but it depends where you are in the process. Read the FAQ.
January 19, 2021 at 19:45
Hello Simon! You just said on your YouTube video that DV2020 selectees from Muslim ban countries have no chance. Can you clarify that? Our case is in the embassy, interview was cancelled. Do we have a chance if Muslim ban, PP10014 is removed and Judge Mehta will rule to issue those 9095 visas (or more)?
January 19, 2021 at 20:15
I did not say that – you seem to have misunderstood. If you had been interviewed and refused, that is worse than if you did not get an interview. So, if the Muslim ban is removed with immediate effect and then later a DV2020 case is interviewed, then at that time the Muslim ban would not be a problem.
January 19, 2021 at 20:26
Sorry, I posted the same question second time (this one did not showed up for some time)
So, teoretically
Our DV2020 case should be in the embassy given the interview was cancelled (was scheduled in April 2020).
We have a chance IF
1. Muslim ban is removed
2. PP10014 is removed
3. Judge Mehta rules to issue 9095 visas (or more)
is this correct?
P.S. Is it possible that the embassies are already “got rid” of DV2020 cases because the fiscal year is ended?
January 19, 2021 at 20:38
Yes you understand correctly – although number 4 would be if the embassy is open for DV cases.
Yes there might be difficulties with old cases at the embassy, but it is all electronic.
January 19, 2021 at 19:56
I watched the live on YouTube and I have to disagree with you. When Trump removed the ban he said that people from EU can enter with negative Covid-19 tests. Biden said he will not allow the ban to be removed even when people present negative Covid-19 test.
How is that not enough? Even if they impose additional measures like quarantine in a hotel, with the ban being in place, it will do nothing for people. Norway has already been doing the quarantine hotel thing and people have been able to travel no problem.
We already know that US and EU have the most Covid-19 cases because they test the most, and it has already been proven that international travel doesn’t have a huge impact on COVID cases.
It’s disappointing to hear that Biden will keep the ban instead of saying that he’ll find safe ways to not keep people apart from their families.
Many people voted for him because of his immigration policies and him saying that his administration will be more humane.
January 19, 2021 at 20:12
So why do you think the Trump administration did that? That they suddenly care about people from the blocked areas? But they left PP10014 in place anyway??? Really??
January 19, 2021 at 20:17
I don’t think “they suddenly care about people” I don’t think Trump cares about anyone but himself, but this next administration is not much different is seems. If the ban were removed then people with tourist visas or ones that don’t need a visa to travel from EU could visit their family in US. This EU travel ban affects immigrant and non-immigrant visas.
Obviously it affects the VB since there has been NO significant movement. But let’s see if that changes, right???
January 19, 2021 at 20:41
Well is Biden the same. No. Trump was trying to set them up with a problem. Biden’s team saw through that and said they will control changes, thanks very much. It doesn’t mean they are not much different. It means they are smarter, and also truly understand the problem they are dealing with. Honestly, you are over assessing a fairly unimportant thing.
January 19, 2021 at 20:42
Hello Simon, I am a Dv winner 69** .. are there still hope for this number? I am very positive about this DV . Are there any chances that if Biden removes ban KC will send emails for interviews directly as we have been missing 6 months of interviews? Like KCC did when dv2020 won the first lawsuit they started directly with interviews even without medical examinations. Thank tou for your work
January 19, 2021 at 23:17
I don’t know what will happen – we just have to wait and see.
January 19, 2021 at 21:05
When do you think the lottery rank number will be “current” for DV2021?
January 19, 2021 at 23:16
I have no idea – but it possible and perhaps likely that we will not see current this year (because there are too many selectees and not enough remaining time).
January 20, 2021 at 00:14
Hi Brit,
2021AF8…
Please you really need to help me on this one,I am so frustrated.
This is the 4th time I am sending all my documents to kcc but after a week they reply me saying they have process my case how ever I need further documents to complete processing my case,then below they will list the same documents I sent already.
What do I do Brit?i don’t mind if you can contact me directly on my email and help me am so frustrated.
Could it be because on my DS260 I wrote married but when sending documents to kcc I don’t include that of my husband because he is base in the USA already but I filled clearly on my ds260 that I was including no one.
Maybe KCC thinks I still need to send my spouse documents too?Even though he is in the USA?
Or maybe I need to translate my passport to English since it’s in French?though the names and date of birth are all clear in English writing.Because I translated all my docs except passport.
Or could i be needing new police clearances from the two countries I sent which I lived in because it’s been more than 4months so maybe they are all expired?
Please anyone can equally help me too if facing similar issue
I am from Cameroon.
January 20, 2021 at 00:34
I can’t guess what the problem might be. You should phone KCC.