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March 9, 2021 at 19:31
Hi Brit,My CN EU 381xx should ISend documents as soon asposible or waita moment yet
March 10, 2021 at 03:06
You can decide. Your number is very high, possibly too high. So consider whether you want to affect future non immigrant visa applications.
March 11, 2021 at 00:04
Hello Brit.
Any news about scheduling in Kinshasa? Democratic Republic of Congo?
Thanks
March 9, 2021 at 19:54
Hey Brit, i’ts true that the public charge is gone for the dv? i just saw a tweet from charles cuck said that
March 10, 2021 at 03:07
The Trump public charge rules – not everything.
March 9, 2021 at 20:00
Hi BritSimons, do you know any news about dv2020 suitcase?
March 10, 2021 at 03:07
We must wait until April.
March 9, 2021 at 20:04
Hello Simon,
My CN is 2021AF00032XXX , i completed my DS260 in October, i have not gotten any email to submit documents.
Can i send document?
March 10, 2021 at 03:07
Yes
March 10, 2021 at 06:51
really, can I send the documents, and they will take them, and they will respond to the email, or this is a precautionary movement, nothing more.
March 11, 2021 at 04:04
Send them.
March 9, 2021 at 21:18
If I apply for work experience, what documents other than a employer’s statement must I send? I am in IT, would it be good to also perhaps mail copies of my Microsoft, Cisco, CompTIA, and Linux certificates?
March 10, 2021 at 03:08
You have to decide based on what is relevant in your scenario.
March 9, 2021 at 21:29
hi brit, I need three polices certificates, on of them is from England, do u think that one is enough –
Police certificates for visa applications
– police certificate from ACRO.
couse there is also another option
You have the right to ask for a copy of records the police have about you. This is called a ‘subject access request’.
You might need a subject access request if you move to another country.
these info are from gov site.
Thanks
March 9, 2021 at 23:06
do not complicated matters for your self. Just check the Reciprocity page below. The ACRO letter should be enough if no crime committed before:
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Visa-Reciprocity-and-Civil-Documents-by-Country/UnitedKingdom.html
March 10, 2021 at 03:09
I don’t really understand your question. You need to follow the instructions at the reciprocity page.
March 9, 2021 at 21:45
Hi Brit
I was a DV-3 Holder “ Child “ with my family on DV2001 we left the US for some reasons then i won the DV21 .
Q- The DS260 asked for if i had any previous visas before and the date it was issued and i can’t find any documents for it ! can i type date time in range ?
PS : have the time i entered the US and my previous Alien Registration Number do you think that enough ?
March 10, 2021 at 03:09
Type in the best info you can remember.
March 9, 2021 at 22:05
My Cn is 84xxx do you think I will get email to submit doc?
March 10, 2021 at 03:10
I don’t know.
March 9, 2021 at 22:12
Hi sir
in the last review of US state department they mentioned that the people denied due to muslim ban can dispute their rejection where and how we can do that ? iam dv2020 refused due to muslim ban
March 10, 2021 at 03:14
This will have to be address in the Gomez case. There is no shorter route.
March 9, 2021 at 22:24
Hey Brit,
Looks like they are processing documents again. Submitted in Feb 2021, received a confirmation
“your case is ready to be scheduled for an interview when your case number becomes current ”
OC14XX for others curious.
Keep up the good work
March 10, 2021 at 02:10
That is fantastic news.
March 10, 2021 at 03:14
Awesome
March 11, 2021 at 06:13
Hi Sam,
Did you receive the email asking for the documents or did you send them before?
Thanks
March 9, 2021 at 23:38
Hi Brit simion,
Hope your doing good!!
I won the DV lottery in 2021, and my case number (AS 85**) is going “current” in April.
Also, my Employer has already filed for my GC petition (EB3) and submitted my I-485 in last Dec, and today I received my receipt notice.
1)can I submit a separate I-485 for adjustment of status for my DV lottery? (since all the dv cases should solve before Sep 30,2021,I assume that dv case will be faster and has less requirements compared to employer-based category)
2)will there be any concerns or complexities in my case due to two I-485s.
3)Do you recommend filing it through a lawyer since there will be multiple I-485 submissions and if any concerns arise?
4)Have you seen any cases similar to this case where one applicant submit two I-485s in two separate pathways and didn’t face any issues?
5)Do you have any recent updates on dv I-485 processing time for 2021.
Thanks for all your time and effort. You are the best!!
March 10, 2021 at 03:15
1. Yes
2. No
3. Your choice.
4. Yes
5. No
March 9, 2021 at 23:48
Hi Brit. DV2020. Already worked for 6months. Now I’m relocating to a different state for my studies. Do I qualify to apply for the to-be signed unemployment stimulus? I understand the previous one would affect me negatively when I’m applying for citizenship! Thanks.
March 10, 2021 at 03:16
I don’t know.
March 10, 2021 at 03:21
Hello Brit,
2021EU4***
I am experiencing a strange situation. My 2NL is dated 05.03.2021, since that the CEAC status of my case is “In Transit” (4+days). I’ve sent my enqury to the interviewing office (Abu Dhabi, UAE). They replied that my case “may not have been received” and politely asked to wait for a week and check again.
Is it OK?
March 10, 2021 at 03:29
It’s fine. Relax.
March 10, 2021 at 16:13
Great man! Keep us posted here on how it goes. My interview will also happen in AUH.
Good Luck!
March 11, 2021 at 15:03
Hello Babr
Is ur ceac status of ur case no changed to Ready?
Mine is also ‘ In transit ‘ status
March 13, 2021 at 02:47
Hello Any and Don,
My case status on CEAC website has turned to “Ready” after 5 days being “In Transit”. But the embassy’s webpage yesterday showed “not ready for an interview” again. I will check it later today.
March 13, 2021 at 03:11
Thanks for the update
March 15, 2021 at 12:37
Hello Babr,
Did you get any instruction letter from embassy when it changed to ready? Could you book an appointment for your biomitric?
March 29, 2021 at 06:14
Hello Anu,
Sorry for the late reply.
1) I mostly followed the relevant instruction on the embassy webpage @travel.state.gov
2) What appointment for biometric you are talking about? Isn’t it a part of interviewing process at embassy?
March 10, 2021 at 03:33
Hello Britsmon, would it be possible that the DV2021 processes going to be extended after 30 September 2021 ?
March 11, 2021 at 03:59
The lawyers may ask for that – we will have to wait and see if it is possible. The Gomez case will show whether it is possible or not.
March 10, 2021 at 04:23
Hi Brit,
Is there any hearing of DV2020 lawsuit in this month (March)?
Can we expect final result in begin of April?
After lawsuit final decision, can we expect more than 9k visas available?
March 11, 2021 at 03:57
There are hearings, yes. However, the timeline and outcome cannot be guaranteed.
March 10, 2021 at 04:31
Did anyone get 2NL from Sri Lanak?
March 10, 2021 at 06:15
Hello Sir
I GOT SELECTED FOR THE 2021 DV LOTTERY. HOWEVER, I accidentally used the same photo from my last entry. Do you know if someone got disqualified on the interview because of that?
My situation is complex because I am doing the DV process not in my country thus an answer would help me decide if I should continue with the documents.
Thanks
March 11, 2021 at 04:02
So far I have not known any cases disqualified for the re-use of a photo from a previous entry
March 10, 2021 at 08:03
Hi Brit,
Am DV2020 scheduled to fly out today. We are a family of 6. Me and my Spouse and 4 Kids. Sadly, the results have just come and we are positive. So we have cancelled our flight. And now on immune boosters. Our Visa is valid till 18th March.
Please advice as we can only retest after10 days to get a negative result.
Do I need to contact the embassy.
Very worried.
March 11, 2021 at 04:05
Once you are well, you will travel later. No need to contact the embassy.
March 10, 2021 at 08:54
Hello Mr.Simon,
I tried several time to post my quiz on your blog, but I was unable.
Thank you for creating this path for us!
I want to know,
Did any Sri Lankan receive 2NL mail ?
March 11, 2021 at 04:10
I don’t know.
March 10, 2021 at 10:45
I received the email confirming a interview date is ready for me but I cannot open
https://www.dvprogram.state.gov/ESC
I’ve tried also https://dvlottery.state.gov/ it doesn’t go through, I’ve tried from a different PC and also from my phone on a different browser.
Am I the only one having trouble with this?
March 11, 2021 at 04:11
https://dvprogram.state.gov/ESC
March 11, 2021 at 08:11
thank you ! It’s them sending the wrong link….
March 10, 2021 at 10:49
Hi Simon, I’ve sent my newly born child’s birth certificate and passport to KCC([email protected]) while sending them email to open DS260. Now that I have updated my DS260, do I need to send mine, my spouse and my child’s documents to KCC([email protected]) again?
March 11, 2021 at 04:11
Yes – send the complete package.
March 10, 2021 at 11:06
Hello sir. I hope you’re doing well. Sir would like to get a clarification from your side regarding an issue which created some tension inside me and that’s: I live outside my home country, and so want to get the supporting documents i.e birth certificate, police clearance, so sir can I get these documents from the embassy of my currently where I reside now? What’s ur advice sir?
March 11, 2021 at 04:12
I don’t know what procedures you will have to go through to get the needed documents.
March 10, 2021 at 11:26
Hi Mr Simon
ID cards aren’t required to be send when sending docs , right? I’m about to send docs, but i don’t have ID Card. I got national number cert instead. Please guid me .
March 11, 2021 at 04:13
Not normally needed for KCC.
March 10, 2021 at 12:27
Hi Simon,
I hope everything is OK with you.
I sent you a comment on the last live that I attended for you enquiring about some issues, but haven’t got your feedback and advice.
I appreciate if you could.
My two questions are:
1- My passport going to expire on Oct. and I have already applied for its renewal in order to be ready for the interview to be stamped. So, in this case, do I have to send it to kcc documents again or just wait until they will call for the interview. The number is already current, and am expecting the interview will be very soon. I have requested for the documents back on August and I have sent them after 10 days of preparation.
2- My sister in the US has just recently changed her address within the area (she just told me last Friday), which I used to fill in the DS 260. So, do I need to ask again for reopening the DS to change the address, or just wait and inform them at the embassy.
This all, I don’t want to disturb their plan and delay the process if they are already started to forward my case documents to the embassy.
You have already advise me to ask the embassy to push for the interview and the passed my request to kcc and I got their standard feedback, if you remember. That’s was before the PP10014 and before they started moving.
Looking forward to your feedback and advice so much.
Thanks & best regards,
March 11, 2021 at 04:16
1. Just take the old and new passports to the interview.
2. Change the address at the interview.
March 11, 2021 at 09:35
That’s Great Simon..
Thank you very much indeed for your advice and usual support…
March 10, 2021 at 12:35
Hi Brit,
I have few questions:
1) As an aupair on J1 visa (in 2015) I have applied for a social security number. I don’t have this number anymore. Is this a problem when filling in the DS-260?
2) Do you need to fill in the DS-260 as soon as possible after you are selected? (or as late as possible?)
3) Do you need to have a sponsor? Or is for example $15k on your bank account also good?
4) If you mark for example your mother as sponsor (not living in the US) what responsibilities does she have then?
March 11, 2021 at 04:18
1. No – but select the option to NOT get a new SSN – the SSA can help you retrieve the old number.
2. It depends & varies by case.
3. Again – it varies by case – an I-134 is safest.
4. Your sponsor must live in the USA.
March 11, 2021 at 12:49
1. So no new number but click yes for a new card right?
2.. Does it depends on the number then? Where can I find when to send the DS-260?
March 11, 2021 at 20:10
1. No. Click no.
2. Send the DS260 now.
March 10, 2021 at 12:57
Hello mr Brit Simon I am a winner eu15000
I sent the documents to kcc in September but still not answer. In the mean time police certificate expired. Do I have to send them
Again? I tried to call but they don’t answer
March 11, 2021 at 04:18
Contact them to see if they are satisfied with your documents.
March 10, 2021 at 13:07
Hi Mr Simon
Do i still need the police certificat from a country that i lived before for 1year (from 16 to 17years old) more than 10years ago ?
Thank you.
March 11, 2021 at 04:19
What do the instructions say?
March 10, 2021 at 14:18
Hi Simon. Do I still need the I-134 even if I have a job offer from the States and money to show as proof of sustainability??? Thanks
March 11, 2021 at 04:20
A genuine job off and/savings can sometimes be enough.
March 10, 2021 at 14:51
Rahel K,
Can anyone share a police certificate to see what it look like?
March 10, 2021 at 17:45
It’s different from country to country.
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Visa-Reciprocity-and-Civil-Documents-by-Country.html
Select your country on the left sidebar then scroll down for Police, Court, Prison records, it’s described under there.
March 11, 2021 at 04:21
Apply for a police cert, then you will know.
March 10, 2021 at 15:04
Hi, i have 2 police certificate from two countries, how can i name it before sent kcc ? I mean by the name of the country or diferent ?
March 11, 2021 at 04:21
Use your own judgement to make it clear.
March 10, 2021 at 16:12
Hi Brit
When I translated the birth certificate, some letters appeared in capital and some lowercase in my mother’s name
Is that okay !!!! Or it will be a problem with kcc
March 11, 2021 at 04:22
No problem.
March 10, 2021 at 16:19
Hello! Hope you’re doing well.
Hopefully I’m not asking something that has been already asked (I’ve checked, but just in case). Do you know if there’s a lawsuit for DV2021 that will include more plaintiffs in the future? Or if someone is planning to file a new one? I’ve asked some lawyers and I’ve received no answers.
Thanks!
March 11, 2021 at 04:23
I don’t know what lawsuits will be filed in the future but there seems to be a craze to be on a lawsuit, any lawsuit. At this time, that is not necessary.
March 10, 2021 at 17:28
Hi Brit
When I translated my documents the translator misspelled the second name of the person who signed the document(birth certificate) for me !!
is that okay or I need to fix it !!!
March 11, 2021 at 04:25
Fix it.
March 10, 2021 at 17:39
Hello Simons,
1.When submitting documents for myself and my wife, can i send as one email or i have to send as seperate email.
2. Also my step dad have to sign my marriage certificate because my dad is no more, i have my dad’s name on my birth certificate but i did indicate on my ds260 that my dad is not alive. Just want to be sure having my step dad name as my father on marriage certificate would not cause and problem. PLEASE ADVISE
March 11, 2021 at 04:26
1. One email.
2. I don’t know procedures in your country.
March 10, 2021 at 17:47
Hi Brit
I figure out there is a mistake in my documents, I have attached my husband military book but he never serve in military, so I think KCC misunderstood the documents because I mentioned in his DS260 that he did not serve military ( which is true) but in documents I attached the military book, so they thought there is a conflict in information, I have sent the documents again without the military book and I attached explanation letter:
– Do you think this will affect my case?! Because I have sent the documents with military book previously 3 times?!
– I have sent email to KCC requesting them to consider the documents I sent later with the explanation letter, so do you think this will work ?! Or you recommend me to do something else?!
– Do you think because of such mistake I will lose my chance of the interview, my number is current already ?!
Thank you very much for your help.
March 11, 2021 at 04:28
1. I don’t know.
2. I don’t know.
3. It depends whether they consider your documents complete or not.
March 10, 2021 at 17:57
Hello Brit, i want to send the documents also i changed the passport and i have both old one and new one, i know i need to send documents (birth certificate, police certificate, old passport, new passport) to [email protected] but the letter explanation for why i change the passport in PDF format
1/ Should i included with the documents or separate ?
2/ Which email [email protected] or [email protected] for the PDF letter explanation
thanks for the clarification
regards.
March 11, 2021 at 04:31
1. With your document package.
2. [email protected]
March 10, 2021 at 18:15
Hello Brit and All,
My cn is EU5***
Today we have received our 2 nl for the interview in 3 rd week of April in India.Thank you all for the updates.
March 10, 2021 at 18:44
Hey Simon
I checked xarthisius data and saw a tiny % in transit.
If my understanding is correct it is because embassies are just reopening ? Or is it because Kcc is swimming in piles of files and struggle to send enough cases to those open embassies ?
From my understanding it is also impossible to forecast anything regarding how many visas could be issued for those current ?
Thanks buddy
March 11, 2021 at 04:34
KCC did well to schedule some interviews, only to embassies that were accepting appointments. 540 interviews isn’t a “tiny %” but of course it wasn’t a full month.
No forecasts.
March 10, 2021 at 18:50
Brits is it possible for Judge Mehta to authorize KCC to speed up case process?
March 11, 2021 at 04:35
For what? Mehta is only concerned with DV2020 – and the final decision is not imminent.
March 10, 2021 at 18:51
Hi Simon,
I am a DV 2020 applicant who receive appointment letter for interview in April 2020, then got cancelled due to procluemnation 9645 and Covid-19 pandamic evacuation to Embassy staff in Sudan.
Is my application will get a review along with DV 2020 applicants who actually enter interviews but got rejected /visa refuseal.
Sincere regards
Saleh Abdulrhman
March 11, 2021 at 04:36
If the final outcome is good in the Gomez case you might get a chance.
March 10, 2021 at 18:52
So i see that people are sending documents to KCC without being asked for it. How does that work? In what case would you do that and how would you even send them the documents?
March 11, 2021 at 04:37
One would read the article I created very recently explaining all that…
March 10, 2021 at 18:56
Good afternoon brit, i am from Geirgia tbilisi. My embassy is work for immigration visa cases from february 17. And i now dv lottery cases sceduled to. I little confused when I readed som guys coments about dv 2021 viner’s from europe who’s case mumber mor than my( guy’s number 2021EU4***) my is 2021EU32** and she’s or his have interview on may. But my is freez. I gave all dicuments complated. (I have mail from kcc -congratulation! Our record indicate that you have submited all documentation required by the KCC and are ready to be sceduled for interview when your case number becoms current.,) this mail there resived me after 10 days wheni submited. August 2020. What happens. Why there’s can’t send me 2nd-s. if som ones didn’t have scedule for April, but another ones gave interview for may. I don’t understand like work KCC.
March 11, 2021 at 04:38
I suggest you remain patient and see if you get a 2NL later in March.
March 10, 2021 at 19:18
Hi dear Brit, I am a DV2020, I am going to enter the US in 3 days. One question please, my address got changed. Is it ok if I tell them in the border, or should I edit my change of address in the USCIS account? I found the USCIS account difficult to navigate, may I just tell them that my address is changed in the border?
March 11, 2021 at 04:38
You must tell them at the border to make sure your GC is sent to the correct address.
March 10, 2021 at 19:23
Hi Brit. I’m a dv 2021 selectee and my case goes current in April. Cn 25XXX . Should I go ahead to send supporting documents to KCC eventhough I have not been asked to do so? Thanks for your response.
March 11, 2021 at 04:39
Yes
March 10, 2021 at 19:34
Hi Brit got my interview date for the first week of April . Should I get the I-134 or better a week before the interview?
March 11, 2021 at 04:39
Now is ok.
March 10, 2021 at 20:17
ABOUT INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED IN ITALY NAPLES ….even if you have a confirmation from the NVC or KCC they are “freezing” their normal operation so wait for a confirmation from them, this is the automated email I got after writing them:
Thank you for contacting the US Consulate Naples regarding your Immigrant Visa (IV) question.
Important information for visa applicants regarding novel coronavirus. As of March 8th, 2020 the United States Consulate in Naples is cancelling/reducing routine immigrant and nonimmigrant visa appointments. We will resume routine visa services as soon as possible but are unable to provide a specific date at this time. At this time the United States Consulate in Naples is continuing to accept emergency cases only.
March 10, 2021 at 21:27
That’s the automatic reply
March 10, 2021 at 21:30
Wait for the real answer at your inquiry
March 10, 2021 at 21:49
HI Mary thank you for your answer . I wrote to them because, when going to https://ais.usvisa-info.com/en-it/iv to register my interview the system told me it was not available when instead I have the letter from KCC with the exact date meeting so I am kind of confuse.
March 10, 2021 at 21:59
You don’t need to register your interview. The interview has already be scheduled by KCC.
March 11, 2021 at 05:25
Some embassies ask you to register with a service, such as USvisa-info. You don’t need to book an appointment, but you need to complete the registration. There is a choice of selection that says something like you “don’t need an appointment”. Do that.
March 11, 2021 at 08:18
Actually on the site the only options I have are the following:
lease select the service type that fits your needs.
I need to register an immigrant visa appointment
I have received a letter/email from the consular section with instructions to schedule an immigrant visa appointment.
I have received a letter/email from the consular section with instructions to register or schedule a K (Fiancé(e)/Spouse/Child) visa appointment.
I am a Returning Resident outside the U.S. for less than one year with an expired, lost or stolen permanent resident card
I am a Returning Resident outside the U.S. for longer than one year
March 11, 2021 at 19:48
“I need to register an immigrant visa appointment”
March 11, 2021 at 15:57
Otherwise on the site I found this info:
Passport Delivery
Beginning February 5, 2021, passports will no longer be available for collection at a DHL location in Italy. Passport pick-up at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate is not permitted. Nonimmigrant visa applicants have the option to pay for home delivery through DHL via https://ais.usvisa-info.com/. The cost for DHL home delivery is currently 30 euros, which can be refunded if not used. DHL delivery generally takes 3-5 business days. Applicants may select home delivery up to 24 hours before the visa appointment. Applicants cannot select home delivery after the visa interview date. Applicants who do not select home delivery must provide at the time of the visa appointment a Poste Italiane envelope (busta imbottita) size 25 cm x 34 cm with 4.80 Euro postage addressed to the location where you want your passport delivered in Italy. Please bring one envelope for each applicant, even if applying as a group or family. Poste Italiane delivery times may vary depending on location. Please note that we do not mail passports outside Italy. Please do NOT bring a registered or insured envelope (busta assicurata or raccomandata). Applicants who desire tracking and insurance should consider selecting home delivery through DHL via https://ais.usvisa-info.com/. The Department of State assumes no legal responsibility for passport delivery in cases of delay or lost or stolen passports.
March 11, 2021 at 15:34
Hi Mary, I confirm that you need to register your appointment at https://ais.usvisa-info.com/en-it/iv. After you are done you will go to a last page where you can request the premium delivery meaning having he Consulate sending all documentation (yellow package) to your address instead having you to pick them up .
March 11, 2021 at 16:00
Did the consulate tell you to do that?
March 11, 2021 at 17:57
NO Mary, I found a blog of someone that did the whole process already and was suggesting to do that and in fact, if you go to that site you can register your meeting (I think is a way to confirm to the consulate you are going to be there) and decide if you want the package delivered and where. I’d rather do extra steps than less.
March 11, 2021 at 19:37
You are correct Giulio, the registration is mainly for the delivery of the package after interview, but is also the way the embassy would communicate if they need to reschedule or anything.
March 11, 2021 at 19:49
Thank you Giulio
March 11, 2021 at 19:51
Brit, do you mind giving me your email address? I would like to ask you something, if it’s not a problem for you! Thanks
March 11, 2021 at 21:35
Normally questions can be asked here. But if you are certain the question must be asked privately, you can use britsimon3 at gmail.
March 12, 2021 at 09:30
HI Mary, another useful info about the medical:
The medical examination will be automatically scheduled for the day before your interview at 07:30 am. The medical center is Istituto Varelli, Via Cornelia dei Gracchi, Napoli.
Please make sure you have your own mask and gloves. You will not be admitted if you are sick or symptomatic of an illness. The medical center will take your temperature before performing the medical exam.
March 12, 2021 at 13:10
Yes, we got the confirmation email from the consulate with the same information. Thank you
March 11, 2021 at 14:10
Good afternoon, can you please tell me which approximately case number you have?
Thank you in advance
March 11, 2021 at 20:53
hi Martina I am under the 1000
March 11, 2021 at 21:09
Thank you for respond, I’m as well under 1000 but didn’t get 2NL yet.
March 11, 2021 at 21:37
If you are under that number it’s a matter of days, so wait.
March 10, 2021 at 20:19
Hello Brit Simon! I’m a dv 2021 selectee and my case number is EU 21,5XX. Since the case number is pretty high, I am afraid that I will not get my green card issued by the September 30th 2021.
1) Should I become a participant in any lawsuits like Morrison’s or Kuck’s or any other ?
2) Let’s say, I will not get my visa issued by the September 30th since we already lost a lot of months. Will my participation in the lawsuit at least increase my chance of getting a visa, compared to a situation in which I am not a participant of the lawsuit? Will the judge’s decisions benefit all the dv 2021 selectees or only those who joined the lawsuits?
Thank you;)
March 11, 2021 at 04:42
1. No lawsuits are open right now, and in any case they cannot make your case get interviewed if your case number is too high.
2. Anunciato is seeking protection for all DV2021 cases, not just plaintiffs.
March 10, 2021 at 20:44
Hi Brit,
My Case Number is going current in April. I noticed there is a discrepancy between my name in the Passport and the DV case,
eg- my name appeared in my passport as –
Last Name – Winny Jay
First Name – Manju
In my DV Confirmation Letter/DV case, it shows as – Jay , Manju Winny
Last name/Given Name – Jay
First Name – Manju Winny
(when we were submitting the DV form, we might have added Winny as the middle name)
Full name – Jay, Manju Winny
1) When filing I-485(currently living in USA) and sending DV fee(Money order), what name should I use to avoid further issues?
2) Does this discrepancy is a big mistake to make my case disqualified?
3) In DS 260, I noticed there is a place to enter “Full name” and a separate section to enter “Other names”.
3a)Under the “full name,” Can I mention my name as mentioned in the passport, and under “Other names,” can I
add my name shown as in the DV case.
3b)by correcting this in DS 260, can we solve this issue?
Thank you so much for you time and effort!!
March 11, 2021 at 05:15
You are totally confused, and now I am too!
Read this – see if it helps.
https://britsimonsays.com/faq/name-confusion/
March 11, 2021 at 20:07
Sorry Brit, I didn’t mean to confuse you. I also read the FAQ eg, before I commented here, since you are dealing with so many questions per day. but couldn’t find the way to correct the name.
Let me rephrase it.
Eg , Michael John Jackson
The last name in Passport is – John Jackson
First name is – Michael
but in Dv Case/application, we used
first name – Michael
middle name – John
last name – Jackson
So full name appeared as – Jackson, Michael John
1) when filing I-485 and Sending DV fee(where we have to write CN and Selectee name) what name format we should use and how to correct this issue
March 11, 2021 at 21:37
1. You use the same rule:
first name – Michael
middle name – John
last name – Jackson
March 12, 2021 at 03:37
but “John “is not my middle name(it was a mistake which I did while filing the DV form), it is a part of my last name , my last name should be-John Jackson
according to passport full name is -JOHN JACKSON, Michael .
in the Dv case my last name has only one part – Jackson . so the full name appeared as – JACKSON, Michael John .
do you think I can rectify this issue by submitting the name in correct format in DS 260?
please don’t ban me from your forum :)) lol.
March 13, 2021 at 03:32
Really – you are going to have to figure this out for yourself.
March 19, 2021 at 02:52
Hi Brit ,
Thanks for your patience, I sent my query to KCC and after 10 days I got a reply from them. Updating here since you are helping many people with similar issues, hope this info will provide additional info.
KCC reply,
Thank you for your inquiry.
KCC does not have the ability to retrieve or make changes to the data that was provided on the original entry to the lottery.
Please complete the DS-260 form with the correct information. Once received at KCC, the information will be included in your case file for review.
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In order for the Kentucky Consular Center to assist with inquiries regarding a specific Diversity Visa (DV) case, you must provide the Principal Applicant’s full name, complete case number, and date of birth in the following format (MMDDYYYY) as entered on the original entry. Please remember that the Kentucky Consular Center does not have the authority to tell you whether or not your specific case will be disqualified. Only a consular officer can do that at the time of your visa interview. Do not send any paper documents to the Kentucky Consular Center.
March 19, 2021 at 04:31
I knew.
March 10, 2021 at 21:01
Hi Mr. Simon,
I am DV 2021 winner and waiting for the 2NL ( AS27XX). Just want to ask you about the police clearance.
As per my knowledge Sri Lankan police clearance is valid for 6 months from the issuance date and UAE police clearance only up to 3 months. I have seen some of your comments saying that police clearance is valid up to one year.
My both the certificates are issued dates in August (2020) do I need to renew my certificates?
or All the police clearance are valid up to one year for visa processing?
Thank you very much for all the helps and guidance. Wish you a good health and happy life ahead.
March 10, 2021 at 22:42
Hi hasitha,iam also a srilankan winner.. anyw ay to conatct u? whatsapp no or email address?
March 11, 2021 at 10:39
Hi kawi,
just send me an email
[email protected]
March 12, 2021 at 08:23
Hello Hasitha,
I’m also from SL, could you please update us here once you receive the 2NL? You may receive it soon! Good luck! ☘️
March 12, 2021 at 09:38
HI nIKI, What is ur case no?
March 16, 2021 at 02:58
Hello, im also from SL. Is there any group to join? Thanks.
March 11, 2021 at 05:17
12 months.
March 11, 2021 at 10:36
Thank you so much sir. so its not necessary to renew any of the certificate
March 10, 2021 at 21:05
hello brit I have answered my question because I have not received an answer and I do not know why my comments and questions no longer appear I am winner dv2022eu23xxx I have not yet received mail from kcc to send the documents you advise me to wait a little longer or to send the documents without receiving the email? thanks in advance for your reply
March 11, 2021 at 05:21
When you change your username the system holds your posts until I approve them.
March 11, 2021 at 10:04
I beg your pardon I don’t remember changing my username but I probably won’t have realized it. Thank you very much for the availability you have, regarding the question I asked you, what do you advise me to wait a little longer or send the documents thank you again
March 11, 2021 at 19:49
Either way is fine.