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May 23, 2023 at 07:13
Dear Simon, despite the fact that VB shows numbers around 30k in 2023, embassies in naples or bucharest shows people with numbers above 30k being interviewed. how is this possible? are there exceptions or have these people changed their interview location and got interviewed? Thanks
May 23, 2023 at 07:51
Other regions have different number ranges. So AF region has cases being interviewed in Naples – hence the high numbers.
May 23, 2023 at 09:45
Hey Simon , i hope everything is ok for u. Simon i was selected for DV2024 and my case number is AF99*** (I’m Algerian btw). I submitted my DS-260 . Do i have any chance to get a 2NL ? i saw/heard some CN very huge for AF like 110K , 149K…
May 25, 2023 at 08:48
We don’t know how many people are selected, so your number doesn’t mean anything right now. We will know more in July/August.
May 28, 2023 at 12:32
Hello Simon, is it possible to get the first entry document before I won the Dv lottery, will appreciate.
May 29, 2023 at 08:32
No
May 23, 2023 at 11:16
Hi Simon!
Do have any Intel if they will bring back the passport requirement for DV2025 entry
May 25, 2023 at 08:48
No
May 25, 2023 at 12:24
Hello Simon
I am a DV 2024 winner from Ghana and would need your help to aid me in filling DS 260
1.I am currently assisting my mother in running her business and I would like to use that for my work experience even though the business isn’t registered although it has been in operation for over 20years.I intend registering it in June and would like to know if that will be a problem.
2.On my birth certificate,my father’s names are 3 but on his National iD he used only two.Should I use his name on my birth cert or the iD in filling the parent’s information.
3.Also can I include voluntary experience in my application
4.I also had a pass in Maths for my High school results .I want to know if I could be disqualified.
Thank you.
May 27, 2023 at 10:55
1. If that is the truth – then it is no problem.
2. This isn’t critical. Use your judgement.
3. No need.
4. You must meet the education requirements which means several passes.
May 23, 2023 at 17:22
Hello Simon,
I’m a 2024AF selectee qualifying with work experience but I have a few questions.
1. Is there data that indicates the number of people over the years who have applied with only work experience qualification and how many were given visas or denied?
2. What supporting documents would you accept as sufficient evidence of qualifying work experience if you were a C.O?
3. My case number is 2024AF16xxx with 4 derivatives, still waiting for my passport and none of my derivatives having one yet. Do you think waiting till all passports are ready before filling ds-260 is the best way to go?
4. Considering the situation at the Accra embassy, do you think submitting ds-260 in July can negatively affect our chances of getting an interview with my case number in mind?
May 25, 2023 at 08:54
1. No – that data isn’t published.
2. Every case is different, and everyone needs to use their own judgement about what would be compelling in their scenario.
3. No – the DS260 can be filed without a passport (using other national ID)
4. Yes
By the way, Accra embassy will be difficult to convince about work experience. What work experience do you have?
May 23, 2023 at 18:11
hello, i need your help for my adress history in DS-260,my legal adress for the past three years has been different from the adress i have actually lived. I just got married and my current adress is the adress i have been actually living for 6 years. should i include my privious legal adress in the history even if i havent lived there?( this adress is on my llotary entry and on my winner notification) how can i put e note in the form explaining this
May 25, 2023 at 08:56
Use your own judgement.
May 23, 2023 at 21:05
Hello Simon, my case is already on AV queue. Are there any chances that I won’t get a 2NL?
May 25, 2023 at 08:57
Yes. If your embassy has more cases in the AV queue than they accept in the final months, then cases will miss out. It happened last year (about 30,000 people) and will happen again this year.
May 23, 2023 at 21:31
Hello sir,
I have few questions, I won the DV2022 and i am the principal applicant and my husband is the derivative. We both have received our green card and SSN. We came to US in June 2022 and now we are filing for divorce in less than a year in US. My questions are:
1. Will that affect my green card status?
2. Is there any way I can remove my husband from my case and get him deported from US?
May 25, 2023 at 08:59
1. No
2. No – his greencard/status does not depend on you in any way.
May 23, 2023 at 22:15
I was selected for Dv2024. Currently I am on h1b in US. We will do AOS. My wife is h4 dependent who cannot work. Do you know if she can apply for EAD card now like in the employment based green card?
May 25, 2023 at 09:00
Not yet. When you file (once you are current) that would be possible, but the AOS case is likely to be completed before the EAD is processed.
May 23, 2023 at 23:00
Hello Mr. Simon
Good news I was granted visa to US through DV-lottery program 2023, I have special situation, due to some commitments I can not immediately settle in US, I am planning to go with my family end of June and return within a week, I want to maintain my status but I may not be able to return and settle in the US may be not within the next two years. I appreciate your advice on which procedures I need to follow and/or apply?
Best Regards
May 25, 2023 at 09:03
If you could stay in the USA for a longer period, you could apply for a re-entry permit. In lieu of that you can leave for absences that do not exceed 12 months each time (under 6 months is technically easier)
May 24, 2023 at 02:20
Hello Simon, thank you for all your info. I’m from Australia & have won the DV2024 opportunity for further processing. My case number is: 2024OC….. 3700. How quickly should I complete my DS260? Is there a strategy I should be aware of to get an interview? Best chance.
Kindly, Dominica
May 25, 2023 at 09:06
The only “strategy” would be to complete the DS260 early – but you are already almost 3 weeks behind others. But in reality you won’t get an interview until your number is current – which will be a long time from now.
May 24, 2023 at 09:13
I’m DV Lottery 2024 winner.I’m from Europe and My case number iss 61000.will I get a chance for interview?
May 25, 2023 at 09:14
We don’t know how many people are selected, so your number doesn’t mean anything right now. We will know more in July/August.
May 24, 2023 at 16:26
Hi Simon am from Somalia I won dv 2024 am still in Europe especially in Republic of Ireland am working in Ireland can I qualify and choose DUBLIN EMBASSY for my interview
Still I don’t travel documents now am waiting decision for my asylum application.
Can I attend and qualify to continue my application process?
May 25, 2023 at 09:15
Yes – but you will need some travel document for the visa.
May 24, 2023 at 20:38
Hi Simon,
Can a different person living in US fill out from i – 134 for me rather than the person i filled out on DS-260? The one on ds-260 is just going to be the person i will be staying with until i get my green card.
May 25, 2023 at 09:17
Yes
May 24, 2023 at 23:44
Dear simon My case Number is EU61k do I have a chance to win dv lottery interview
May 25, 2023 at 09:26
We don’t know how many people are selected, so your number doesn’t mean anything right now. We will know more in July/August.
May 25, 2023 at 05:20
Hi Brit, My interview is on July and I have an issue with my sponsor’s tax trasncript.Including sponsor all together we are 3 and poverty guideline shows $24 860 for 3 person.In my sponsor’s IRS(2021) , income shows as $30 000.
But for 2022 I only have W2 file which shows Income as $20 000.I am not able to present IRS for 2022(sponsor cannot get it currently) and only have w2 for 2022.will this be an issue ? Is 2021 IRS is acceptable for july interview? and if they asked me to 2022 tax file I am only able to present w2 (But it’s income is below poverty guideline)Any advice for this?
May 25, 2023 at 09:28
Get another sponsor.
May 25, 2023 at 08:48
Hi Simon, I am a big fan of you since 2017, I have benefited a lot from the info. i find here in your website.
now I have one of my friend who is a 2023 DV lottery winner and he has to change the interview location to another country, as there is a war in the country he selected the first location in, but unfortunately, his wife and his son will not be able to travel to the new interview location, his question is: can he travel by himself without his wife and son to the interview? will that affect his chances of getting the entry visa?
Thank you!
Mohamed
May 25, 2023 at 09:06
another question for another friend, this friend has the US Embassy in his country closed due to a war suddenly started in the city where the embassy in, and he couldn’t unlock the DS-260 form to change the interview location, he want to know what will happen in this case, will they schedule the interview in the nearst location to his country? or what could possibly happen to his case?
Thanks!
Mohamed
May 25, 2023 at 09:30
He should try and get moved to another embassy. That may already be underway if the embassy work has been re-assigned due to closure.
May 25, 2023 at 09:39
Thank you so much!
May 25, 2023 at 09:45
do you mean that, the embassy will takecare of moving him to another one? or he should try to contact the KCC to move him to another embassy?
thank you!
Mohamed
May 25, 2023 at 09:56
by “moving him” I mean to takecare of re-scheduling the interview to another embassy.
May 27, 2023 at 09:58
He should start asking KCC.
May 25, 2023 at 09:31
The wife and son need to attend the interview if they want the visa too. If he goes alone, he can get the visa, but bringing the wife and child later will be complex and time consuming (years)
May 25, 2023 at 09:22
Hi Simon I am a big fan of you, how do I contact you
May 25, 2023 at 09:28
You just did. You ask questions here in the blog, I do not take private messages.
May 25, 2023 at 10:52
I’m a citizen of Belarus and a participant in DV 2023. My nationality is Belarusian and I hold a Belarusian passport. However, I was born in Kazakhstan. I attended an interview at the U.S. Embassy in Warsaw on May 23. Unfortunately, I was denied, with the reasoning being that my country of birth was incorrectly specified as Belarus instead of Kazakhstan. In the DS-260 form, everything was accurate and the mistake allegedly appears in the initial lottery participation form. I am certain I could not have made such a stupid error, and I distinctly remember writing Kazakhstan as my place of birth. Furthermore, in the letter dated May 8 (that I have been randomly selected), there is a line for Foreign State Chargeability, which clearly states KAZAKHSTAN.
I’ve read about instances where the embassy’s system malfunctioned and provided incorrect information. It seems to me that my situation might be a similar case related to a technical error. What can I do in this situation?
May 27, 2023 at 10:51
It is technically possible that you made a disqualifying mistake – but I doubt it.
There are two questions on the form. The first is country of birth You should have entered Kazakhstan, but they seem to be saying you entered Belarus. Then you might have chosen to answer Kazakhstan as the country of eligibility. So – in that case your Foreign State Chargeability would state KAZAKHSTAN.
Now – EVEN IF you had done what I just described, you gained no advantage from that entry and the countries are both within the same region, so the denial (if it is permanent) is VERY harsh.
Do these things.
1. Confirm using CEAC that you are permanently refused. There are two statuses that show as refused, one is final refusal, one is not.
2. Depending on the answer from 1, contact the embassy and either ask for an update or reconsideration, attaching a screenshot of your letter that shows Kazakhstan FSC.
3. If the embassy writes back saying their decision is final, hire a lawyer to get a legalnet review of your case. I recommend Jesse Bless.
May 28, 2023 at 16:50
Dear Simon,
Thank you very much for your prompt response and advice. I’ve checked my status in CEAS. It’s marked as Refused.
I have a few clarifying questions:
1. Could you please provide a bit more detail on the difference between the two refusal statuses in CEAC? How can I determine if the refusal is permanent or not?
2. When communicating with the embassy, should I emphasize that both Belarus and Kazakhstan fall within the same region and that, even if an error was made, I did not gain any advantage from it?
3. If the embassy’s decision turns out to be final, what is the general process of legalnet review and how can hiring Jesse Bless assist me in this situation?
Thank you in advance for your time and assistance.
Best regards,
Maxim
May 29, 2023 at 08:56
1. Both refusals say “A U.S. consular officer has adjudicated and refused your visa application.” Then the temporary refusals (221g) goes on to say “Please follow any instructions provided by the consular officer. If you were informed by the consular officer that your case was refused for administrative processing, your case will remain refused while undergoing such processing…”
2. Yes You can point out this paragraph that comes from a now outdated version of their guide – the “FAM”
“(3) Errors in Choice of Country of Chargeability: If the entrant chooses the wrong country of chargeability at the time of the initial entry, the error will generally be disqualifying. However, if a DV applicant chooses a country of chargeability on the DV entry form that is within the same geographic region (one of the six) as the correct country of chargeability, and you determine that the applicant gained no benefit from his or her error, and there are no fraud concerns, you may continue processing the application using the correct country of chargeability in IVO. Post may need to obtain additional DV number(s) for the correct country of chargeability from the Immigrant Visa Control and Reporting Division (CA/VO/DO/I), as necessary, via a VISAS FROG message (see 9 FAM 604.2-1).”
3. Lawyers can use their skills and access to fight on your behalf. So – if you get turned down, then it is the last chance you have – and you should move fast.
May 25, 2023 at 12:40
Hi Simon!
During the visa interview, is it necessary to provide any information (financial, tax, income, etc.) about the person I will be staying with in the US and at whose address I should receive my green card?
Thanks!
May 27, 2023 at 10:55
https://britsimonsays.com/all-about-public-charge-affidavit-of-support-i-134/
May 25, 2023 at 13:03
Hi Simon,
my high school diploma certificate only says month and year, it doesn’t say the day, is that a problem?
Thank you
May 27, 2023 at 10:55
No
May 25, 2023 at 20:41
My full name is MAHMOUD Ali Ahmed mohamed shalaby
Sur name: shalaby
Given names: Mahmood Ali ahmed
I forgot to put the 4 name (Mohamed) in given names
But in the name in native i put the. All name correctly
Will the missing name in given names be a problem for me, or do I open the ds260 again and write it down, or is it a simple matter that can be modified on the day of the interview
May 27, 2023 at 10:58
Names are very important. Unlock and correct.
May 26, 2023 at 01:34
How’s the MUMBAI embassy performing in handling the DV23 cases?
May 27, 2023 at 10:59
https://dvcharts.xarthisius.xyz/ceacFY23.html
May 26, 2023 at 02:20
Hello Simon, first of all, I would like to thank you for keeping us informed about this process. My morale has been a bit down in recent days. I would be grateful if you could enlighten me. I am the DV 2023 winner, with Case number EU33***. According to the latest bulletin, the cutoff for EU became 32,000 after a 2-month pause. There are rumors that there are no more visas left. Some say they might not advance the bulletin. Do you think the bulletin will become current? Can you interpret the situation with your extensive knowledge?
May 27, 2023 at 10:59
I don’t offer any predictions.
May 26, 2023 at 04:42
Hi Simon,
Thanks for the clear answers to my earlier questions.
1. You asked what qualifying work experience I have. I was transport officer for a year and half in a distribution company at one time and transport manager for a little over two years in a cable manufacturing company after that, all within the last six years. But I had no prior training what so ever before those engagements. Do I have a chance of being issued a visa at an interview with these work experiences?
2. You said any national ID can be used for ds-260. I have three kids as derivatives whose ages are 4.5 years, 2.5 years and a two months old. None of them have a national ID. Only birth certificates. Is it possible to use the birth certificates to fill ds-260 for them?
May 27, 2023 at 11:01
1. If you document that well, possibly.
2. Use the ID of one of the parents. It can be updated at interview.
May 26, 2023 at 04:47
Hi,
living in Sweden, originally from Afghanistan, my wife and our child got Visas but not me, because the embassy has required my ID and name change.
Our plan:
My wife and my child move to the US and I travel to Afghanistan to get My ID and send to Embassy to get Visa and then move to the US.
1- Can we do that and my wife is the main applicant I mean is it possible to me to move later or we need to move together?
Tnx.
May 27, 2023 at 00:21
Hello Simon,
Hope you are well.
Would you be able to advise on the following, please? I’m a DV2024 winner and already submitted my DS260. Now I really want to change my surname back to my maiden name (been divorced for 10 years). If I do that now, unlock DS260 and update my surname information, could that affect the processing time of my application or my chance of getting approved? Or should I rather wait until I, hopefully, get my green card and then change it? Or perhaps, I could change it immediately after I get visa approved but before I receive the green card?
All of these options seem possible but I don’t know how each of them could impact my immigration journey. Please advise, if you can 🙂
May 27, 2023 at 11:16
Personally, I would wait and raise it at the interview.
May 27, 2023 at 11:03
If she enters the USA first, then she will need to sponsor you via a family based process which could take years. Surely there is some other way to do that.
May 26, 2023 at 06:15
Hi BritSimon, I am a DV2024 winner and have a question. Are there any requirements regarding how recent the issuance date of civil/supporting documents are? I want to start gathering my documents such as birth certificate to accurately complete DS-260. However, by the time I send those to KCC/the embassy at later stage, the documents will be a several months old. I can simply have a new one issued when the time comes, but I want to save money (and time) where I can, and was wondering if the issuance date matters or not. Thanks!
May 27, 2023 at 11:04
The answer varies by country and document. Read the instructions, and consider your case number as it affects timing.
May 28, 2023 at 18:56
Thank you. I will review the instructions. As my case number is not so low (2024AS16xxx), I may need to issue 2 copies.
May 26, 2023 at 08:34
Hello Simon,
My family and me are living in Finland and from last year we are also citizens.
My question is : which citizenship should I use in the first place to complete my DS-260?
Our born citizenship is Romanian.
Thank you! Have a lovely day!
May 27, 2023 at 11:06
You should list both, and present whichever passport you prefer.
May 26, 2023 at 10:50
Hello simon
I am a Dv2023 winner and I had my visa on the passport
My question is my husband has a note on his visa which says Valid only if Acc/ftj spouse
Can I know what does it mean?
And please answer me to this question can we travel separately?
Thank you so much
May 27, 2023 at 11:09
It means you must enter with OR BEFORE your husband.
May 26, 2023 at 13:36
Hello
Simon i hope you doing good
I am MONCEF Algerian citizen residing in Qatar, I have been selected for the further processing in the Diversity immigrant Visa program 2024 my case number is 43K.
I have some inquiries I hope you could clarify them to me if that possible.
First if I will make my interview in Qatar instead of Algeria, will it be scheduled by Algeria’s visa bulletin or by Qatar’s one.
Second will the U.S Embassy In Qatar schedule interviews by considering the date of submitting DS260 FORM of each applicant or by the case number ?
Respectfully Thank you for having my questions
Best regards.
May 27, 2023 at 11:13
1. It will be by AF region. If Algeria has an “except” notation in the VB, then it will be by Algeria.
2. The date that the case is processed is important as is the case number.
https://youtu.be/8D5QzxAiXBI
May 26, 2023 at 20:20
Hi Brit How are you? I really need your opinion
my Husband is In USA now with work permit visa but he’s case was denied 2 months ago and he appeals against to decision, however on ds260 I put my Husband later date to join me so he didn’t come to the interview, my my Husbands status is Period of Authorized Stay
I’m 2023 Winner and I had an interview last month, my and my kids document was fine, interview day Consul asks about my Husband and I told him he is in USA, Consul ask me few other questions and put me AP and told me we will call you later,
My questions is because of my Husbands visa case situation in USA, could Consul give me and my kids Refusal?
Thank you!
May 27, 2023 at 11:15
No, but what you should have done is have your husband join you for the interview. You can contact the embassy now and ask if they can schedule an interview for him BEFORE you enter the USA.
May 27, 2023 at 12:15
my husband Appel agains to decision his own case, and he can not leave Usa before decision come out, that is why I choose on Ds260 later date he will join me,
1 how about if we just wait Consul decision?
They can give me and my children visa? without my husband?
Or as you recommend I should call an Embassy and ask for interview for my Husband? And if he come back to country he will loose he’s own Appeal case,
And it Doesn’t affect for him to get DV visa on Interview day?
Thank you an advance for your answers
May 27, 2023 at 13:46
You can get your visas without him, but what I suggested is the fastest path.
May 26, 2023 at 22:05
Hi Simon, if I entered my work experience and education in the wrong order will I need to unlock the DS-260? As in I entered from oldest to newest. Thanks in advance.
May 27, 2023 at 11:15
No need to unlock for that.
May 27, 2023 at 03:04
my case number is 2014Ocxxxxxxxxxx but I am from Ethiopia and i have asked KCC they say complete Ds 260 form
is this case number cause a problem for me ?
May 27, 2023 at 11:18
You have probably made a critical mistake. You are a winner in the OC region. That means you claimed eligibility to a country in that region. Unless you were married to someone from the OC region or had some reason to justify that claim, then you are certain to be disqualified. In that case you should not even waste the time and money to proceed.
May 27, 2023 at 10:53
Hi Simon
I have a friend who is a DV 24 winner who has a very unique situation.
She has a 19 year old daughter that she enrolled on her application correctly but the girl is expecting a child.
In your experience how does this situation impact the case…?
Will her daughter and her future grandchild be able to emigrate with her if they are approved in the interview…?
Her daughter is not married.
May 27, 2023 at 11:28
This is obviously extremely rare and I cannot be 100% certain. They may want to consult a good immigration attorney such as Jesse Bless. However, my understanding is that the grandchild would NOT be eligible as a derivative. The daughter would be. So – the daughter could sponsor the child via family based immigration, but that would be complex and slow.
May 27, 2023 at 13:31
Hello ,my number is 2024AS30XXX , i have big hopes but i need you support on below concerns.
1-i submitted already my ds260 , what if i changed my employer during my wait for interview .
i mean should i contact KCC to update my working exp info or wait till the interview .
2- i will renew my passport later this year , should i scan both passports once they ask for scanned doc or only scan the old one and update my new passport info during the interview.
Thank you
May 27, 2023 at 13:48
No need to unlock for either situation. Just deal with it at interview.
May 27, 2023 at 18:15
Hi Brit
A friend completed high school at the age of 14 because he skipped 2 classes in primary school. Will the age he completed high school cause him to be denied a visa?
May 27, 2023 at 23:24
The level of education he has attained may not meet the requirements. Could he have entered a University directly? That is the level needed
May 27, 2023 at 23:55
Hi Simon – question about next steps after submitting the DS-260 in DV2024.
Does one just wait for KCC to get in touch for an interview or is there something I could be doing to be more proactive while I wait? My understanding is no need to submit supporting documents to KCC at this time. Thanks!
May 28, 2023 at 00:04
You just wait.
May 28, 2023 at 03:29
Hey! I have been transferred from my university to another one in the last semester of study, I also changed my major, but I was able to graduate in 1.5 years as Bachelor, as most of my credits were transferred. I would like to ask that, should I mention the university that I didn’t graduate in DS or not? If not, may they ask me how did I graduate bachelor’s degree in 1.5 years? And would it be a problem?
May 29, 2023 at 08:29
Yes it should be listed, as should all the education since age 12.
May 28, 2023 at 08:33
Hi Brit
last week I had interview the officer put me in 221g but went I am checking me case status it showing ready can you please tell me why.
May 29, 2023 at 08:30
Sounds like they did not update CEAC, that’s all.
May 28, 2023 at 11:48
Hi Brit, thanks for the great work you’re doing. Can you tell me, when filling in the place of birth of the parents in DS 260, should the current name be used or the previous one at the time of the birth of the parents?
May 29, 2023 at 08:31
Current
May 28, 2023 at 12:24
HI, Ankara didn’t send 2NLs for African selectees in the last three months, do embassies make 2NL quotas for different region selectees or do they go with AV queues?
May 29, 2023 at 08:31
AV queues – but of course the queue could easily be swamped with local cases.
May 28, 2023 at 14:15
I’m a DV2023 winner with a case number AS18XXX, I have submitted it in August and then did a modification in September, it still at NVC, what do you think about my chances? (I’m related to Beirut Embassy)
May 29, 2023 at 08:37
I can’t really guess how Beirut are doing.
May 28, 2023 at 14:16
hi simon, im a dv2023 selectee with a CN EU28***, country is georgia, tbilisi. still waiting for the 2nl and already getting a little bit nervous, is there still a chance? concerned about tbilisi embassy, they take a very little amount of cases each month, thank you
May 29, 2023 at 08:38
There is a chance until the end of the year, but it is obviously getting smaller.
May 28, 2023 at 15:48
Hi Brit! My case is 2023OC24**. With the current status, do you think I’ll be issued a 2NL anytime?
May 29, 2023 at 08:40
I don’t know.
May 28, 2023 at 15:56
Hi Brit
The friend who completed high school at age 14 has finished his diploma in education and bachelor degree. Should he still be concerned about the age he completed high school?
May 29, 2023 at 08:42
I can’t predict the COs reaction.
May 28, 2023 at 19:15
Hi Simon
Previously (2012, 2013) i included a spouse that we are not married in dv entry form.But now i won as single will it affect my visa interview? Do they review previous applications.
Kind regards
Charles
May 29, 2023 at 08:57
They could do so, yes.
May 28, 2023 at 21:26
HI FROM FIJI SIMON,
THANKS FOR ALL THE INFORMATION YOU HAVE BEEN PROVIDING EVERYONE. SUCH A GREAT HELP FOR ME AND MY FAMILY.
I HAVE AN ISSUE, IVE BEEN BLESSED BY MY GRANDMOTHER WITH VERY LONG NAME BUT UNFORTUNATELY IT ALL CANNOT FIT INTO THE DS-260 FORM. MY LAST GIVEN NAME HAS BEEN SUBMITTED INCOMPLETE. DO YOU THINK THIS IS GOING TO BE A PROBLEM? HOW CAN I REMEDY THIS?
I HAD PREVIOUSLY DONE THIS WITH THE DS-160 FORM WHEN I VISITED THE U.S. AND HAD NO ISSUES. PLEASE ADVISE
May 29, 2023 at 08:59
Use your judgement to list your name as much as possible and use the “other names” section if needed.
May 29, 2023 at 19:31
Thanks a lot Simon. Appreciate your help.
May 28, 2023 at 21:50
Hi Simon,
Thank you for your sharing.
When l look into dv2023 ceac data, I find some higher case number get 2NL very early. For exaample 2023as10k -2033as18k, ambassy TAIPEI. By that time, the selectee got 2nl on 2023/Jan. What is your opinion about this? Thank you!
May 29, 2023 at 09:02
That is totally normal. AS was current up to 18750 for March (and March 2NLs are sent in January)
May 28, 2023 at 23:01
Helo Simon, i am dv2023 winner with case number 2023AF32***. My embassy is Addis Ababa and performing very bad. I have non-immigrant US visa and wanted to move my case to the US. Do you have any advice/suggestion? Thank you for your help.
May 29, 2023 at 09:04
If you are going to do that, you should do it right now (and speak to a DV skilled lawyer such as Jesse Bless.)
May 29, 2023 at 04:53
Dear Mr simon
i would like to know if one of the family members medical report becomes inadmissable for some reason…does it affect the main applicant and the other members visa being refused as well.
Does individual ds260 assessed separately or are dependant in case of family wanting to immigrate together.
May 29, 2023 at 09:06
No impact on the principal or other derivatives.
May 29, 2023 at 05:16
Hi mr simons
I tried to have my cases transfered from Accra but KCC said its not a possibility because my case is ready for interview scheduling meaning I am in Av status(2023af27***).Is that a fact or they just won’t change it.Also is it possible for an embassy to send out 2Nls in September for that fiscal year since September is the last month?lastly out of the 3,300 entries selected from Ghana are they all actual people or there are some holes?
May 29, 2023 at 09:09
1. It is very hard to change embassies. KCC won’t do it unless another embassy asks KCC on your behalf, which is hard to make happen.
2. September 2NLs are possible but unlikely.
3. 3300 is the number of people selected in Ghana (on about 2000 cases). Holes are within the case number ranges.