Ask questions here
To ask me questions you can obviously post on any blog post, but you can also post here. When you ask a question it may remain “invisible” until I approve the message. So no need to keep repeating the question – I can see the questions even if you can’t.
Do subscribe so that you can be notified for replies to your question.
PLEASE make sure you read the FAQ (linked at the menu at the top of this page), as most questions are already answered there.
Please note I periodically have to archive posts from this page to attempt to keep the performance acceptable. That means comments over about 3 months old could be deleted at any time.
August 6, 2024 at 02:32
Hi BritSimon,
What about the number of visas available for DV2025?
There will be any change?
Thanks!
August 6, 2024 at 08:26
Yes there is a reduction of up to 3500
August 6, 2024 at 01:51
Dear Simon,
I received 2NL on 24 July for an interview in September at the Johannesburg Consulate. I sent an email to the Consulate with some questions the next day, 25 July, and they replied the following:
“Please be advised that we have not received your case as yet. Once it is received, you will receive from us with information regarding the visa application process.”
They still didn’t contact me. And I see on xarthisius’ website that the last 2NLs for JHN was sent in June.
1. Do you think I should contact the embassy again or just wait for now?
2. If the Consulate doesn’t send the email, do you think I can still attend the interview on 5 September as per my 2NL?
Thank you and kind regards
August 6, 2024 at 08:25
1. Just wait a few days
2. Of course.
August 5, 2024 at 23:54
Hi Brit, your idea to conduct a survey of case numbers was a great way to get information about how many selectees there are for DV2025 ahead of time. This is information people are interested in knowing. Another good survey might be to ask people how long it took their DS260 to be processed. If you get a similar response rate for this survey, you could draw a nice normal curve of wait times and if coupled with submission date, may also be able to get an idea of DS260 backlogs at KCC. This is another piece of information that people are interested in but there’s nowhere to look something like this up.
August 6, 2024 at 08:24
Yes – I had wanted to add it, but it would have meant maintaining some personal details of each response so that people could update later. I may do it next year.
August 5, 2024 at 23:39
Hi Brit. My visa has finally been issued (The wait in AP after visa approval was even more excruciating). I want to thank you for all your help and advice during the DV 2024 process. The way you provide your time and decidation for people like us and for free is very commendable.
On a personal note, it has been a full circle for me in terms of the USA. I was first rejected for a student visa for the US in 2009 from KDU. I then went to Ireland and finished my degree there and went to USA for my masters. Securing a work permit was difficult so I had to return back to Ireland. Then i gained my Irish citizenship in 2022. By then I had accepted that i would never immigrate to the US. Then in April 2023, we decided to move back to Nepal as my wife was not settling well in Ireland. And in May 2023, without any expectations, i checked my DV entry. Mind you, i never win anthing in a lottery haha. Lo and behold, i am selected. And today it got issued in KDU.
From first rejected in KDU to issued in KDU. But i am truly thankful of the journey I had in between as i got to travel the world, became an European citizen and now presented with a chance to become an American citizen from my humble beginnings in Nepal.
Thank you Brit!! You are a legend!!. Hope to cross paths someday in the USA.
August 6, 2024 at 08:22
Awesome – best of luck in the USA!
August 5, 2024 at 19:41
Hello sir Simon, I am a winner of the DV 2024 with case number of 85k from Algeria and the visa bulletin of September is 108.5k for Algeria I have a question sir if you allow me and thank you for answering me to date the embassy in Algeria has not scheduled appointments, is it good it is finished or is there hope of sending a quota of 2NL and according to your experience in DV as well as the statistics of visas issued there is according to you a hope of hooking an appointment and why the KCC they capped Algeria in exception of 108.5k in VB of August while they have not finished with the people of VB of July who exception Algeria at 74900 thank you
August 5, 2024 at 20:14
It’s not certain, but it Seems like they took another 30 cases today, but that will probably be the last ones, and of course that is nowhere near the 108K VB number, which obviously was not realistically achievable.
August 5, 2024 at 17:09
Hey Simon,
So today we got around 260 2NLs and I remember you saying that 1.000 more 2NLs would be enough so as not to waste any of the visas.
Does this 1.000 take into account all of the cases that are stuck in 221g?
I’m ecstatic people are getting their interviews; however, I’m a bit worried that if they overdo it, then the chances of me getting a visa are diminished bearing in mind that I already suffered all of the necessary expenses (the medical, the fees and the flight itself).
So how many 2NLs would you say would be enough so as not to screw over all of the 221g cases?
Thanks.
August 5, 2024 at 17:28
Here is the math. There are 38500 visas issued.
Before today, there were just over 18000 in ready status, but probably at least 5000, perhaps even 6000 of those are “no shows” from previous months. So – there are probably 12000 people scheduled in August and September and of those let’s assume 10000 will be issued. That takes us to 48500 – right?
Now for 221g, there are 5000 in that status. We can expect at least 3000 of those to be issued, maybe more. Call it 4000 for comfort.
That would take us to 52500 (plus AOS cases which is probably around 1000 more).
1000 2NLs adds about 2000 people of which not all would show up or be approved. So 1000 2NLs would be “OK” as a rough guess, anything more than that starts to cause some stress between new interviews and the 221g clearances.
August 5, 2024 at 17:55
Yeah, that makes sense. Here’s hoping as many people as possible both at NVC and in 221g come out of this with a win.
Thanks, Simon!
August 5, 2024 at 16:58
We have submitted Ds 260 then the main applicant moved to a different country, does he need to request to reopen the application to update the new address? Knowing that we don’t want to change the embassy
August 5, 2024 at 17:08
I would not update in that circumstances.
August 5, 2024 at 16:39
Hello Simon!!! Thanks for your amazing work you are doing. AF2025 CN14** Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. We are a family of 6 (husband, wife & 4 children) for such family size is it expected to bring financial support or I-134 form during the interview or no need to bring? May be if it is important the host is in Missouri Saint Louis.
August 5, 2024 at 17:07
The fact that you have a host may be helpful to avoid the need for an I-134.
August 5, 2024 at 14:18
Hi Simon,
what CBP officer may asks when I arrived to the airport
August 5, 2024 at 13:52
Hi Brit, I have just answered you survey again, I am SA but I didn´t know I did it on 2024 survey now it is 2025, so when I saw the video I realized I had to re do it. Done. When will the first interviews for 2025 will be released? Is the Visa Bulletin of September going to say the first current numbers for 2025? I think I don´t understand quite right. Will wait for your explanation. Thanks a lot again.
August 5, 2024 at 15:03
DV2025 interviews will start on October 1. October interviews will be based on the VB that is published in August, and the 2NLs are sent just after the VB
August 5, 2024 at 05:10
Hi brits asking on behalf of a friend.
His wife is the princpal applicant. On her passport she is using her maiden name but on her birth certifcate she is using her own surname, Will it be a problem when filling the DS-260? Or can you advise what she must do.
August 5, 2024 at 09:43
Your statement is a bit odd. The maiden name is the lastname someone had before marriage, usually from birth. It is normal to have a birth cert with that name. Then marriages happen and people sometimes change their names, so the passports often have the new name.
All that can be solved in the DS260 by giving the current legal name and using the other names section for the previous name.
August 5, 2024 at 12:33
okay thanks a lot brit….and I have another question do we have to be full vaccinated for covid? My husband and 1 had only 2 dosage and my 2older son aged 17 and 15 had only 1 and my 2 youngest ages 13 and 11 did not have any at all. thanks
August 5, 2024 at 15:16
The physician will decide what vaccinations are appropriate based on several factors
August 6, 2024 at 01:02
okay thanks a lot…. god bless you.
August 4, 2024 at 23:08
Hi BritSimon,
I hope this message finds you well. I am currently working on a school project that involves analyzing CEAC data for Diversity Visa (DV) lottery applications. While I have been able to derive certain summary totals from the data, I am encountering discrepancies when comparing my results to those displayed on the dvcharts website.
Specifically, I am able to get the summary totals for principal applicants for each status, which match the DVCharts website perfectly. However, when it comes to the total including derivatives for each status, my calculations don’t align with those shown on the website.
To ensure accuracy and consistency in my analysis, could you share an Excel file or any other detailed documentation that outlines how the summary totals, including derivatives, are derived from the CEAC data? This would be immensely helpful in understanding the methodology and ensuring that my calculations align with the correct approach.
I appreciate your assistance with this matter. Thank you for your invaluable contributions to the DV community.
August 5, 2024 at 09:35
Xarthisius owns that site and it’s calculations. There are certain assumptions being made because the embassies don’t update all derivatives correctly. For instance, if the principal applicant is refused, the derivates should be considered refused also, even if they show some other status such as 221g and ready. However, we cannot make the same assumption for when the principal applicant is issued, that doesn’t mean that all derivatives are approved.
You can probably think it through and get close.
August 4, 2024 at 18:03
Hello Simon, I’ve been able to gather all my important documents but my bank account is at 7k euros and I have no ability to add more. If I plan to stay in a stat like Texas and answer that my aim is to further my education and to also work as soon as possible, could it make my case better. I’m really scared about being rejected solely on the base of my finances. I went through the education route and am still a student. Thanks!
August 4, 2024 at 19:30
You need a better plan. How will you pay for living expenses, How will you pay for education?
August 5, 2024 at 04:27
Perhaps it would be better if I say that I intend to find work immediately after entering the US? And then using that, I’d sustain myself and then further my education down the line. Because for someone in my situation, I can’t add more money to my bank account. What should I do?
August 5, 2024 at 09:40
Well yes, that would be a more sensible plan, but you still need a better plan. I assume some of your money will go on the flight, then the immigrant visa costs such as the medical, the interview and the greencard fee. So you might only have $5000 by the time you get here. With that little money, you will need to rely on a friend because accommodation costs in worthwhile cities will be expensive.
No need to keep asking about this. You know the problem. You need to do something about it.
August 5, 2024 at 15:31
Thank you for the response Simon, I have a host in Dallas (where I will be going) and they are willing to let me crash at their place till I find a job. Do I need any kind of proof for this? I will use the rest of my saved up money to survive within those first few months and then get a job as soon as possible. Do you think this plan is more sensible and concrete then? I am sorry to keep bugging you about this but I do not know what more I can do. I have acquired the maximum amount of capital I could which is around 8000 Euros.
Thank you for all your efforts.
August 5, 2024 at 17:07
That might help – you should be ready to lay out that plan to the CO.
August 4, 2024 at 20:37
On this one I 100% agree. If you are still a student you need way more than 7k euros -like at least twice that. A year of studies in the US costs around 15k (not counting tuitions).
August 4, 2024 at 17:34
Hello Sir , should i mention that i attended some courses in university , khnowing that i list only high school diploma ?
Thank you so much
August 4, 2024 at 19:29
Sure
August 4, 2024 at 13:28
I have been following the process for AOS but I am confused after receiving 2NL, am I supposed to book an appointment near the field office or that comes after all the dv fee and biometric?
August 4, 2024 at 13:44
All DV related AOS questions should be asked at the link below.
https://forums.immigration.com/threads/dv-2024-aos-adjustment-of-status-process-only.346971/
August 4, 2024 at 09:48
Hey Simon. I had 2 instagram accounts but now they’re disabled by Instagram probably because of using vpns or being too activeor sth. In the DS-260 form in the social media section, should I report those accounts? They’re not visible to public and I’m afraid the fact that they can not be found causes an issue, like thinking what caused the disabling of the accounts or since they might not be able to find the accounts, they might think I didn’t fill in the right info. Still, D you think I should repoert those accounts? What about deleted accounts?
August 4, 2024 at 10:05
List the accounts.
August 4, 2024 at 08:58
Hi Simon,
My friend and his family, who are currently living in Germany, have been invited to an interview for the DV 2024 on September 4, 2024, at the U.S. Embassy in Addis Ababa. However, they can’t travel back to Addis Ababa due to security issues. Is there any way for them to request a transfer of the interview location to Germany and have the interview before September 30? Please guide us on the procedures they need to follow.
Thank you
August 4, 2024 at 09:10
You are talking about a TRANSFER
https://britsimonsays.com/how-to-change-embassies/
August 4, 2024 at 08:32
Hi Brit. Thank you for the full guide on DS-260. My case number is AS2025000072XX . But I submit my DS-260 in the last day of July. Will this be a problem? Will I recieve an interview? Thank you so much.
August 4, 2024 at 09:09
No problem.
August 4, 2024 at 03:13
I am a Diversity Visa Lottery winner for the fiscal year 2024.
Case number: 2024as17xxx
Considering that about a month has passed since the announcement of the latest visa bulletin, I and the rest of the current case numbers are worried about the status of the interview appointments, and the uncertainty about the interview date has caused considerable anxiety.What do you think about the Ankara embassy interview time?
August 4, 2024 at 09:08
I think there will not be more 2NLs sent.
August 4, 2024 at 02:47
Mr Simon , can I first travel to another state if my host is at michigan ? Or first entry should be at the host state ? Will there be any issue at the airport to do so?
August 4, 2024 at 09:08
You can fly anywhere and live anywhere.
August 4, 2024 at 10:33
1 ) So if my first flight was to Louisiana and my host is at Michigan then the immigration officer at Louisiana’s airport won’t make issue that my host is in another state?
2) do I have the option of changing my host too at Louisiana’s airport too?
August 4, 2024 at 11:26
1. No
2. Yes
August 3, 2024 at 20:18
Hi Simon thanks for all support and time you spend listening and responding to our questions.
My interview was last Saturday July 27th in yaounde. I’m single without a child and my visa was approved. I was later given the yellow congratulatory sheet and my passport was retained by the consular for visa to be printed.
Later same day when I arrived home, I checked my status on Ceac data and I saw refused that my visa was adjudicated by a consular officer and was under administrative processing. I was confused and waited to see if things will change or if they will send me an email to provide additional documents but they didn’t
and the people I went for interview with same day have all received their passport through DHL with their visas printed . I sent them an email yesterday requesting to know my status and if I could provide additional documents but no reply yet. I also sent a scan copy of the yellow sheet which my visa was approved for them to see. What could actually be the problem because I’m confused and depressed. Have you even seen someone with this kind of issue? Is it normal that a consular appeoves your visa and later on put you on 221g with no explanation or email to request extra documents? Pls I need your help. Thank you
August 4, 2024 at 09:06
Yes that is very common. The verbal “approval” means nothing. You just need to wait for the outcome.
August 4, 2024 at 17:00
Ok thank you Mr Simon but why did the consular not just give me the white 221g sheet so that I will know what the issue is? Does it mean they don’t go through the documents before saying congratulations your visa has been approved? It terrible I never knew a consular can approve someone’s visa and change his mind again. So why can’t they send me an email for additional document or to let me know what’s happening? Is it possible they call me for a second interview?
August 4, 2024 at 19:29
This happens often. Relax and wait.
August 5, 2024 at 21:44
Ok thank you
August 3, 2024 at 12:20
I would like to Know, if from today to the 30th of august the US embassy of Dakar will bring the “2NL”?
August 3, 2024 at 14:04
I don’t think we will see more 2NLs
August 3, 2024 at 11:38
Hi Brit,
I’m a DV2025 winner.
In my paasport and other documents my surname ends with ‘e’ but in my highschool certficate that ‘e’ is missing , what should i do regarding this issue.
should i get an affidavit?
August 3, 2024 at 14:05
It probably won’t be a problem.
August 3, 2024 at 09:27
Hi Simon
Thank you for your support and help.
Iam winner for Dv 2024/2025 AS15*** am from Syria but live in abu dhabi I have few questions if you can help me with :
1. I closed DS260 and confirm abu dhabi since I live there, which embassy is better Amman or abu dhabi and should i request change to Amman?
2 Since am Syrian I have the right to choose between Amman & abu dhabi ?
3. Do you think I have good chances with my number ?
Thank you for your help
August 3, 2024 at 10:19
It is too early to know about your number. You will be interviewed where you reside.
August 3, 2024 at 07:50
Hi Simon, is there a way to check (based on data from previous years) if a very small embassy had taken all the cases assigned to it? For example I can see on xarthisius’ page that embassy in Slovakia took only 2 cases. But can I check if there very only 2 cases assigned to Slovakia?
Another examples: Switzerland (4 cases), Croatia (3 cases), Slovenia (0 cases), etc… I know that there is a very small number of selectees in these countries, but I’m wondering if small embassies can also be “backlogged”.
August 3, 2024 at 10:15
No.
August 3, 2024 at 07:15
Hello Brit,
Just wanted to ask you about my eligibility, as me and my wife are Pakistani nationals and Pakistan is not an eligible country currently, but both of us are born and raised in Bahrain which is an eligible country for DV Lottery. Can I apply for the lottery based on my country of birth? Does that diminishes my chances of winning it ? Your reply would be much appreciated.
Thank you
August 3, 2024 at 10:13
The DV lottery is ONLY about country of birth, so you can enter.
August 3, 2024 at 04:52
Hello Brit,
We are 5 winners of dv2024 and we received our visas so can only 4 enter the airport with the 5th person’s yellow file of immigration (note: I am the applicant who won) and the 5th person enter the usa afterwards with only the passport
August 3, 2024 at 10:12
The 5th person should carry their own yellow file.
August 3, 2024 at 04:09
Hello Brit,
2024EU286** Sofia Embassy
Finally received my 2NL on the 31-Jul scheduled for the 03-September. A total number of 8 people received a 2NL on this date for my embassy according to xarthisius.
Do you believe that considering the date which is early in September there will be any issues with me receiving a Visa, because you mentioned that previous years people prepared for interview and they were told the visas are finished?
Also there is one more concern I have and would appreciate your insight.
I have lived for more than 1 year in both UK and the Netherlands, therefore the embassy is requesting a police certificate from both countries. I stumbled across the U.S. Visa: Reciprocity and Civil Documents by Country page in travel.state.gov which the (Sofia embassy send me the links for without any other instructions) and I chose the specific country, but from there I appear to be lost on what’s next. It makes me choose a Visa classification but I am unsure of what to do.
Could you please let me know the easiest and fastest way to obtain these police certificates and do you think it will take some time?
Thanks in advance!
August 3, 2024 at 10:12
Visas won’t run out this year.
On the reciprocity page scroll down, and expand the sections for various documents.
August 4, 2024 at 16:05
Thanks for the info Brit.
For the Netherlands it redirects me to the Certificate of conduct (VOG). However it states that to obtain this certificate it takes from 4 to 8 weeks. As it is physically not possible to obtain it before the interview (03-Sep) do you think that I should speak to the embassy?
What do you think will happen?
August 4, 2024 at 19:26
Apply for it and see how fast you can get it.
August 2, 2024 at 23:39
Hello Brit, hope your day is going well.
So as far as I gather from your videos the 2NLs are likely over, and I just went through xarthisius’s data on my consulate (RID / Riyadh) and i was shocked to see they have reached case number AS00022XXX. While mine is 24k. Now that the 2nls are likely over does that mean we won’t have the chance for an interview anymore? Thanks.
August 2, 2024 at 23:51
Forgot to add: We haven’t received anything in the email as of yet which has us on edge. I’m sorry if this is somewhat of an ignorant question as we don’t fully understand the nature/process of the DV program.
August 2, 2024 at 23:59
That is correct.
August 3, 2024 at 00:04
Correct as in we won’t be receiving an interview?
August 3, 2024 at 10:09
Yes, you won’t get an interview.
August 2, 2024 at 22:43
Hi Simon, we are in US since two weeks now through the dv2023. Thank you for all the helpful information you have provided.
Our return flight is on 6 August and today we received USCIS letter for an appointment for our son’s biometrics to be taken on 15 August. We called at the phone number provided in the notice and explained we need a reschedule as we won’t be here on 15 August and were not aware biometrics were needed for our son. They made a request for reschedule and said we would hear their response within 30 days. Our plan is to return to US in April 2025. We were suprised of this request for biometrics because both at embassy during interview and at entry point in US airport they told us they do not take his biometrics due to his age.
Do you have any information about similiar cases? Do you think they will accept our reschedule request for his biometrics for next April? Is there any risk for rescheduling this for next April? Thanks in advance.
August 2, 2024 at 23:58
Yes this has happened before – relax.
August 3, 2024 at 09:30
The rescheduled date will most likely not be a year out, and it is not likely to be for a date of your choosing. So I recommend you do a walk-in, as in go to the ASC with your travel plans and request to complete the biometrics before you leave on Aug. 6th.
August 2, 2024 at 19:58
Hi Brit,
I didn’t get scheduled, is it still possible to try AOS hailmarry? I think in one of your lives you mentioned some lawyers advise against it
August 2, 2024 at 23:58
It may be worth a try if you have a non immigrant visa.
August 2, 2024 at 18:20
Hello Simon, I know you don’t have any insights on any particular embassy, I’m just wondering about your thoughts about MTL performance. They haven’t been sending 2NL since June, I’m not sure how normal that is. Do you think they just gave up, went into vacation mode, or don’t care?
August 2, 2024 at 23:57
I don’t know.
August 2, 2024 at 18:14
Hello mr brit simon am a dv winner 2025 with the case number AF 81k am in qatar and i selected qatar as where am gonna do my interviews , what are the chances of getting 2nl? Thanks
August 2, 2024 at 23:57
I don’t know.
August 2, 2024 at 14:03
Hey Simon am dv 2025 winners my case number 13 k in addis ababa..2nl send as how long
August 2, 2024 at 23:56
I don’t know exactly.
August 2, 2024 at 12:45
Will more September 24 2 NLs will be sent for KDU do you think?
August 2, 2024 at 23:55
It looks like not.
August 2, 2024 at 12:43
Hey Simon, please let us know if CBS send any 2nls today. Thanks.
August 2, 2024 at 23:55
They did not.
August 2, 2024 at 12:37
Hello Simon,
I hope everything is well with you. Thanks so much for the information you’ve shared with us. I would greatly appreciate your guidance regarding some concerns I have.
1) In the DS-260 form after being selected for DV Program, it is asked to provide information about the social media that have been used within the last five years. I’ve deleted many of social medias like tumbler, instagram, etc about a month ago. Should I also write those IDs down? If I should, wouldn’t it cause a problem since they’re deleted and therefore invisible to public? I’m afraid that they might have the misunderstanding of me lying or something. And within the last five years I deleted many accounts I can’t even remember. I’d appreciate it if you could guide me whether I should repoert those deleted accounts.
2) We currently listed our house for sale, but I don’t know when it will sell. However, it’s very likely that by the time I go for the interview, our house will have been sold. If I provide the address of this house on the DS form, during the interview or before that, at the medical appointment when they ask for my current address, can I still give the previous address even though my address has changed? I’m worried that providing the new address might cause issues because it conflicts with the DS form.
Thank you for your time. I’m looking forward for your answer.
August 2, 2024 at 23:55
1. You should list those accounts.
2. Use your own judgement.
August 3, 2024 at 02:13
Thank you for answering. Do you know if getting your DS-260 unlocked and submit new information can cause delay or any disadvantages in getting invited to the interview? Do you think changing my current address in the DS form worth the trouble of the unlocking procedure? Do they consider a change of address an important matter? What would do if you were in my shoes?
August 3, 2024 at 10:10
No need to unlock for that, but in general unlocking doesn’t cause delay.
August 3, 2024 at 05:07
Hello Simon, it seem like the end of receiving 2NL is already here what is you opinion, my case number is 2024AF66. . . is there any chance for receiving 2NL my location is Dar es Salaam Tanzania or should I request for transfer my case number to another country while I was spying closely Nairobi Embassy and it seem performing well. Thank you.
August 3, 2024 at 10:13
I believe scheduling is over in all embassies.
August 2, 2024 at 11:42
Hello Mr. Simon, I’m a DV 2024 EU332XX winner and my case is in Tbilisi, I heard some rumors that the embassy ended their yearly visas, is it true or do I still have a chance? Thank you.
August 2, 2024 at 23:53
Scheduling may well be over, even though there are enough visas.
August 2, 2024 at 09:51
hi simon. good day i have watched your video on how to fill out the i-134 form and it was so helpful but i don’t know where to submit it. and i went on the ceac portal it says ready but haven’t gotten the welcome letter fill out the DS260 i really need your help
August 3, 2024 at 00:00
You take it to the interview.
August 2, 2024 at 08:17
Hi Simon. After 15 months since selection and many many hours listening to your live sessions and videos we recieved our passports with the visa 😁. Thank you for all the support.
For all DV25 winners please listen to this guy, he knows what he is talking about 😁.
Cheers
August 2, 2024 at 09:04
Hie brit….In my instruction letter the
embassy didn’t list the form 134 for me
to bring is it okay if i go without. They
just said to bring my education scripts
August 2, 2024 at 02:39
Hi Brit….
Please what are the accompanying documents for form i_134 ??
August 2, 2024 at 02:02
Your sentence is almost correct. For clarity and correctness, it should be:
Has the second interview email also been sent out in September in the past?
August 2, 2024 at 01:57
Hi Simon,
I am looking forward to your personal feedback regarding my case number 2024AS0001392X. Is this case number likely to receive an interview appointment? How soon can I expect the interview? I live in Sri Lanka. What time does your live chat start on YouTube? Could you tell me more about it?
August 2, 2024 at 01:39
Hi Brit. My visa was approved at the interview. After the interview, the ceac status changes to Administrative Processing and then it changed back to Ready. Do you know what it means?
August 2, 2024 at 06:17
It went back to AP again
August 2, 2024 at 10:44
It means you need to relax and show some patience.
August 1, 2024 at 23:32
hi brit, I’ve watched your video on filling out the i-134 form and it was very helpful and i thank you for that, but i don’t know where to submit it and i felt like that’s what holding the welcome letter because on ceac it said ready. i really need your advice.
August 2, 2024 at 10:42
You take it to the interview.
August 2, 2024 at 11:56
Thank you very much. My case number is KNG2023561012 and i’ve been a k1 petitioner for 3 years now. And the last letter i got from NVC was march 2023 telling me to wait on the consulate to contact me when they are ready and there hasn’t been any contact since but i go onto the ceac portal it says ready what could be the problem and how should go about it.
August 2, 2024 at 23:54
I only discuss DV cases.
August 3, 2024 at 07:17
How do I apply for the DV lottery
August 3, 2024 at 10:14
You can enter during the entry period which happens in October. Use the link below, and ONLY enter through that page.
https://dvprogram.state.gov/
August 1, 2024 at 18:43
Hello, I’ve lived a few places including the US for the past 3 years. I got my police certificates from everywhere except Tbilisi, Georgia where I studied for few years, 9 years ago because I need someone to apply for it in person. I don’t know anyone living there anymore. I have a clean record, I’m from Trinidad and Tobago and I’ve had multiple non immigrant visas (B1/B2 and F1) over the past 2 decades, is there any way to get around this?
August 1, 2024 at 16:49
Hi Brit.
I’m a DV 2025 winner. In original entry I entered my third child name as Oneshia Esther Magdalene Favour Collins. Since our immigration department said the name is too long, they can’t print all the names, I have decided to omit one of the names “Favour”. I have taken a new birth certificate for my child since the name on the birth certificate must match that in the passport.
1. Is that a problem ?
2 Do I need to get an affidavit?
August 1, 2024 at 19:22
It shouldn’t be a problem.
August 1, 2024 at 19:29
Hie brit….. In my instruction letter the embassy didn’t list the form 134 for me to bring is it okay if i go without. They just said to bring my education scripts
August 2, 2024 at 10:41
You should go prepared to show how you will avoid being a public charge. It’s in the instructions right from the very beginning.
August 1, 2024 at 14:11
Hello, thank you for your support,
I hope this comment finds you well.
Background
My husband was selected in the lottery 2025, In 2016 and 2015, I’ve applied for a U.S. visit visa but was rejected. There is some discrepancy in the information in visa application and dv initial form as follow:
1. Previous Visa Application: My name was recorded as: xx yy zz, Fatma
Current DV Lottery Application submission: Fatma xx yy, zz
The discrepancy arises from differences Arabic and Western formats. However, all my passports are identical in Arabic format “Fatma xx yy zz” (we do not have first and surname format)
2. My mother’s name and birthdate: Firstly, in my mother’s passport, her birthdate is listed as January 1 1965, which is an estimated official date. This estimation is a common practice used by authorities when original birth documents are missing. Her actual birthdate is in 3 July 1965 of the same year, but due to the lack of original documentation authorities uses this estimate. In my previous visa application, I provided the july 1965 birthdate for my mother without proper documentation. Secondly, her name in old application is 3 names and in her passport 4 names“Amani xx yy zz”
Note that our case not is AF 32,xxx
Apologize for long comment, could you please advise on how to best address these discrepancies
August 1, 2024 at 14:25
Complete the Ds260 as accurately as possible.
August 2, 2024 at 01:02
Do they go back to old applications? Should I prepare any affidavit documents to address these discrepancies?
August 2, 2024 at 10:44
Yes they can access them, and no don’t bother with affidavits.
August 1, 2024 at 13:02
Hello Mr Simon. Hope you are doing well? 2024EU36.5k here, consulate in Rio (ample of capacity) and no 2NLs yet. Is it over for us? Thanks so much
August 1, 2024 at 14:05
Rio did already take cases for September. I don’t know if any other cases will get scheduled.
August 1, 2024 at 12:31
Hello britsimon I am algerian dv 2024 winner my case number was current in the last visa bulletin but I don’t receive my second till now as many Algerian and marocain do you know why is there any thing we can do
August 1, 2024 at 14:03
Algeria did take some 2NLs already for September, but I don’t know if any more will come.