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May 20, 2026 at 11:15
Hello. Are you concerned that they did not schedule and 20k-23k 2NLs yet in EU? Why could that be? And do you think we will see some this month?
What implications does this have for 25k case numbers?
May 21, 2026 at 10:46
I’m not too concerned about the rumor. However, if that rumor is confirmed in this weeks extract, it will be odd.
May 20, 2026 at 10:10
Hi Mr Simon, I have a question regarding the possibility of a second onboarding by any of the ongoing lawsuits.
If they wait for the judge to rule in favor of the first lawsuit and then file a brand new separate lawsuit with the new plaintiffs would that second lawsuit move faster given that the legal precedent is already established and the government would be in a much weaker position?
And more critically even if it moves faster, will it actually be fast enough? With September 30 as an immovable deadline and accounting for the time needed for interview scheduling and visa issuance after any court order, is there realistically enough runway for late-joining plaintiffs to benefit?
Thank you for everything you do for the DV community.
May 21, 2026 at 10:45
These are questions to ask the lawyers – and is speculative right now.
May 20, 2026 at 09:59
Hi Simon the clock is ticking but there is no update regarding as we are in may 20 . If they open they will have hard time to announced result also specially managing the DV 2027 program due to less time . Could you tell something regarding on this view
May 20, 2026 at 17:20
I have been saying the same thing, and I just saw this now when I was going to ask for an update on this.
May 21, 2026 at 10:44
Let’s stay patient.
May 20, 2026 at 02:28
Mr. Simon,
After reading the government’s final reply in the Ivanov v. Trump lawsuit case, what do you think Judge Leon is likely to decide?
And do you believe the plaintiffs still have a realistic chance of winning the lawsuit?
May 21, 2026 at 10:44
Yes. I am very confident.
May 20, 2026 at 01:57
Hi Simon,
Hope you’re doing well. I just completed my interview yesterday at the Sydney consulate and was given the 221g.
For context, I was doing flight training in the US under the M1 visa until recently. Given that I was one more rating to complete and a valid M1 visa, am I able to go back and complete that or will it be seen as dual intent?
TIA
May 20, 2026 at 11:52
Hi sevenstars, in case it’s helpful, I live in the US and I flew in for my CP consular interview in my home country, got 221g’d, and was able to come back in with no issues on a non-dual-intent work visa. I did get warned that renewing the visa might be tricky, but as long as your current visa is valid and you can make it clear that you are just going in for the job/training you were already doing, it seems to be OK.
May 21, 2026 at 10:44
If they didn’t cancel the M1 visa, then you could still use it.
The dual intent issue is only a problem if you were to enter and then try to adjust status. But that isn’t what you are asking about – so no problem.
May 19, 2026 at 20:09
Hi Brit 👋
Just sharing our experiences:
Hi 👋
Just Sharing my experience, me and my spouse had our interview today, we are in oceania region in Fiji.
Everyone who was there for the interview was advised that we have two options
– Opt1- Dont do the interview as the pause uplifting date is not certain and don’t risk wasting our money, you can reschedule if you want but its subject to the embassy schedule later on.
– Opt 2 – Carry on with the interview, pay the fee but it will not be refundable if the pause dont life and time runs out on 30th September.
Our civil documents were taken and we paid our fees.
After sometime, we were called for our interview by the CO, questions were simple
– what we plan on doing in the states, any crimes committed and past marriages.
We were not asked of our financial savings, insurance, public charges questions.
In the end , all our documents were given and the CO told us we were on 221g and if the pauses lift then we can proceed and wished us the best.
May 21, 2026 at 10:40
Thanks. Fingers crossed for you.
May 21, 2026 at 17:32
Hi there,
I had mine as well on the 20th of May 2026 (2026OC8XX). The same was conveyed by the CO. Hopefully the pauses are lifted soon. In my case, the medicals were optional as per the email from the embassy. If the pauses are lifted, it would be a tight schedule to finish up medicals as well as a second round of interviews but fingers crossed.
Cheers.
May 19, 2026 at 14:49
Hi! You missed my question so i am sorry im posting again
My interview was scheduled in April in Saudi Arabia, but it could not take place because the embassy was closed due to the ongoing situation. Routine visa services are still suspended.
Is there any alternative option available, or should I simply wait until the embassy resumes routine visa services? Also will they only reschedule my interview once its open? How does it work?
Waiting for your response. Thank you!
May 19, 2026 at 17:32
I don’t know exactly when or how work will restart at that embassy, but you can communicate with them.
May 18, 2026 at 21:24
Hello Simon!
Just some update on my AOS:
Biometrics completed: 11/10/2025
05/06/2026: Online status changed to “Case Was Ready to Be Scheduled for An Interview”
05/12/2026: Online status changed to “Interview Was Scheduled”
05/18/2026: Received the interview notice
Interview date: 06/18/2026
I’m still not sure what will happen after the interview, but at least it seems like AOS interviews are starting to be scheduled. All I can do now is pray and stay hopeful.
Thank you for everything you’ve done.
May 19, 2026 at 10:06
That’s a good update – thanks for letting me know!!
May 18, 2026 at 17:24
Hi Simon
1- Regarding the DV-2027 lottery, it has not opened for registration yet, and it is evident that the Trump administration is using administrative delays to soft-kill the program. In your opinion, will the U.S. Congress or the federal judiciary step in to compel the administration to open the DV-2027 registration? Even if a court order forces it open later, do you think there will be enough time left in the fiscal year clock to handle registration, select winners, and process the visas before the strict statutory deadline?
2 – Given the current administrative gridlock, would it be a viable strategy to coordinate with an accredited White House correspondent (such as from CNN) to directly question Secretary of State Antony Rubio during a press briefing regarding the indefinite delay of the DV lottery? Or do you believe that any media pressure is futile, and the community has no choice but to wait out this administration until January 20, 2029?
3 – What are the absolute latest updates regarding the sweeping ban targeting the 75+ countries (the Immigrant Visa suspension effective January 2026)? What is the status of the ongoing legal challenges against this specific ban—such as the CLINIC v. Rubio lawsuit—and how has the federal judiciary responded so far to this massive restriction on legal immigration?
4 – Looking ahead to the next political chapter, do you think the next U.S. President taking office in 2029 is more likely to be a Democrat or a Republican? I am personally quite concerned about the high probability of a Republican victory, given the immense popularity and rising profiles of figures like Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Vice President JD Vance. How do you assess the long-term viability of the Democratic platform against this newly evolved “America First” roster?
Thank you
May 19, 2026 at 10:04
1. Let’s wait and see.
2. Some media attention is already being gained.
3. I have created the lawsuit tracker to try and keep up with status, but if you want the “absolute latest updates” on a particular case you will need to do some research yourself. Take a look at the tracker at https://britsimonsays.com/lawsuit-tracker.html
4. If the election were held today, almost any democrat could win. However, what will happen in the next 2 years – I don’t know.
May 18, 2026 at 15:16
Hi Brit,
My interview was scheduled in April in Saudi Arabia, but it could not take place because the embassy was closed due to the ongoing situation. Routine visa services are still suspended.
Is there any alternative option available, or should I simply wait until the embassy resumes routine visa services?
May 18, 2026 at 09:31
Hello britsimon, probably you have been asked this question multiple times i apologies, i have been current for months now AF45k & with the backlog that Nairobi embassy i doubt if i will receive any 2nl,my qtn if i joined any follow up law suit would i still benefit even if i didn’t receive my 2nl for an interview if the law suits were to benefit only plaintiffs. Stay blessed
May 18, 2026 at 11:20
It’s very hard to predict exactly what will happen. There are scenarios where being a plaintiff might be very advantageous at a backlogged embassy like NRB. But, I can’t be sure it will work out that way.
May 18, 2026 at 08:23
Hi
When do you think we might have a result or decision in the IMMPACT lawsuit?
May 18, 2026 at 08:43
They are aiming for early June.
May 17, 2026 at 10:44
Hello. I have 25xxx EU case number and potentially interested in follow up lawsuit by REL or impact.
Unfortunately, I am not current yet, so I’m not sure if I will be. Now, I wonder if participating in lawsuit makes sense.
You say on your live yesterday that high case numbers have big risk and its good to consider that in lawsuit decision. In light of that, Do you think my number is big risk? I still need a VB jump, so based on only case number consideration, would you say I should join lawsuit? If case number reasonable, I decided I join.
May 17, 2026 at 12:06
2 months for that VB movement isn’t a big risk.
May 17, 2026 at 10:43
Do you have any idea when the follow-up lawsuit is likely to be filed? Also, is it expected to be filed after the final judgment on the current lawsuit?
Thank you.
May 17, 2026 at 12:06
I don’t know. The details are not announced yet.
May 17, 2026 at 09:12
Hi Simon,
I’ve been thinking about what the DoS had said about DV-27: “We will announce the start date for the DV-2027 registration period as soon as practicable”. I know that by law the government is required to open the registration and conduct the lottery, but what would really happen in practice if the government thinks the program never becomes practicable? There is no automatic penalty. Ivanov v. Trump could save DV-26, but I’m starting to think there is a world DV program is suspended in practice until the administration changes in January 2029. I know you’re generally optimistic when it comes to the DV program, but I think what I’m describing here is reasonably within the realm of possibilities. What do you think?
May 17, 2026 at 09:18
I think we need to wait and see.
May 17, 2026 at 04:24
Thank you for your efforts. My number is 33,000 from Egypt. Do you expect the vb bulletin to reach my number and for me to get an interview?
May 17, 2026 at 09:16
I don’t know.
May 16, 2026 at 17:32
Hi! My medical expires next month. Correct that I don’t have to do anything? Will it affect me if everything continues and that it got expired without renewing before that? Thank you!
May 16, 2026 at 17:36
If the pause is dropped the embassy will probably tell you to repeat the medical. Wait for that instruction.
May 17, 2026 at 08:29
Hi simon
1.Should we stay hopeful that the pause will be lifted before the September 30th deadline.
2.What’s could be the procedure for returning passports to the embassy for visa stamping after the pause lift
May 17, 2026 at 09:17
1. You should remain hopeful.
2. It will vary by embassy.
May 16, 2026 at 17:12
Hi Simon,
If I have a case number of 50k us embassy Yaoundé Cameroon does it mean that there is no need to join the second dv lawsuit with REL this end of month as the announce and since the embassy has a high backlog, so far the schedule up to case number 4k
May 16, 2026 at 17:35
There is significant risk that even if the pauses are lifted, you still would not be scheduled. You will need to decide for yourself whether it makes sense to join a lawsuit in such a difficult position.
June 2, 2026 at 14:53
Thank you uncle b, I equally contacted Curtis with this same question, to get his point of view as an attorney which as well has some experience in dv lawsuit. but he responded that I should consider joining the lawsuit now. so I don’t really know what to do because when I checked xarthisis it shows 21k active current cases before me and currently the embassy in Yaoundé is at 6k only. so I think there can be a miracle and I get an interview 2nl before or in early September. so what would you advice me as an expert in dv lottery
June 2, 2026 at 15:21
I answered this already.
May 16, 2026 at 14:26
Good afternoon Simon,
My case number for DV lotto is 47*** and I am a plaintiff of the ivanof case, I also have a eb2a i140 waiting for adjudication (25 month wait it has been filed 11 month ago) but my priority date is current on that visa bulletin table.
if we succeed in the lawsuit and the visa bulletin does not progress past 48000 is there anyway of using my priority date from the other pending visa as my DV number ?
Thanks!
May 16, 2026 at 14:56
No.
May 16, 2026 at 15:11
Well that sucks for me 🙁 ….. but thank you for the reply! Keep helping people it’s great to see
May 16, 2026 at 12:43
Hi Brit,
If you don’t mind giving a non-neutral opinion, which case gives you more confidence right now — REL or IMMPACT?
I know nothing is guaranteed, but I would really appreciate your honest feeling based on your experience following these lawsuits.
May 16, 2026 at 14:55
I think they will both win.
May 16, 2026 at 09:10
Hi Simon,
I’m planning a trip to the US for August and will need to submit my ESTA request soon (U.K. resident).
Considering I’ve already submitted my DS 260, completed my DV interview (placed on 221g), will me submitting this ESTA request:
1. Complicate my immigration process if the pause gets lifted?
2 Result in the ESTA not being approved?
Thanks!
May 16, 2026 at 14:55
1. No
2. Not likely.
May 16, 2026 at 06:28
Hi Simon, what’s the name of the ongoing DV IMMpact suit?
FYI defendants just got approved for another reply extension (May 19) in Ivanov.
May 16, 2026 at 14:53
Yes – you can see that info at my lawsuit tracker.
https://britsimonsays.com/lawsuit-tracker.html
May 16, 2026 at 06:14
Hi Simon.
I thought about J-1 visa job in US this summer I’m a Romanian university student in UK. But I know there’s a 2 year rule that prevents getting permanent residence after J-1. Suppose the DV lottery opens soon, I apply and within this 2 year period after J-1 summer job I win the lottery. Would I be unable to get the green card?
In other words would going for a J-1 summer job possibly make me lose the green card I win in the DV lottery?
May 16, 2026 at 14:54
Not every J1 carries the 2 year rule, but yes, having a 2 year bar is a problem if you win the lottery.
May 17, 2026 at 00:42
Do you know if they can wait to give you the DV lottery green card after the bar is over or you need to use the DV green card within a specified time after winning or you lose it?
May 17, 2026 at 09:16
The visas are issued with a validity date of 6 months after the medical date. Renewals of the visas (for DV cases) are typically only possible during the same fiscal year.
May 17, 2026 at 09:24
Sorry I don’t follow what do you mean by medical date? When is that relative to winning the lottery?
May 17, 2026 at 12:05
You generally have the medical shortly before the interview. You book it once you have the 2NL (interview schedule).
May 15, 2026 at 09:38
What happened to DV 2027 it’s has not announced yet as we are in middle of may ..?
May 15, 2026 at 11:51
I’m waiting, same as you…
May 14, 2026 at 11:12
Hi Simon,
Quick favour, are you able to produce a blog / article on your website which compares REL vs IMMpact second DV suit? Maybe it would also be worth them coming onto your livestream again to explain / promote their suits.
I understand that their first suits were slightly different but would be good to have clarity so we can make the right choice in the 2nd suits.
Thanks!
May 14, 2026 at 15:26
I have had each lawyer on LIVE sessions, and I might do an update – I’m not sure.
May 14, 2026 at 17:03
Thanks Simon, I think if you offered them the opportunity they would take it.
It’s a good chance for them to advertise their suits with a lot more people – the more people they onboard the better for them.
May 14, 2026 at 18:00
Yes I know.
May 16, 2026 at 06:50
Thanks Simon, one key difference is to understand which state the suit would be filed for the REL vs Immpact suit.
I’m hearing Immpact cases filed in Georgia are not going so well.
May 16, 2026 at 14:54
They will be in DC under Leon.
May 14, 2026 at 11:01
Hi! I am a Ukrainian national currently in the U.S. on TPS. My number becomes current in July 2026 per the latest visa bulletin.
My questions:
1. Should I file I-485 in July when my number is current, or wait for confirmation the pause is lifted?
2. What are people in similar situations (TPS + DV AOS, non-banned country) actually doing right now?
September 30 deadline is real and I want to make sure I am not missing anything. Any guidance appreciated.
May 14, 2026 at 15:24
1. Mostly I would recommend using the early filing policy at this time of the year. That means you could file now.
2. Most AOS cases are discussing with “Sm1smom” at the link below.
https://forums.immigration.com/threads/dv-2026-aos-adjustment-of-status-process-only.352867/
May 14, 2026 at 10:01
Hi! So I am a winner from Saudi Arabia, and I did my interview in Montreal and got the normal g response. Now I didn’t join any law suit, would you recommend I join now after they offer giving the time frame and that my case is “refused”, I appreciate your answer. Thanks
May 14, 2026 at 10:19
There is a chance that the pauses are dropped before the year end for all people BUT if you want the best chance possible and can afford it, then being on a group lawsuit is a wise choice. Red Eagle and Immpact are shortly to announce their follow on lawsuit options.
May 14, 2026 at 06:53
Curtis mentioned they will file the second DV suit in June. He mentioned on his most recent live (last question, 43 mins in) that this second case is less likely to have a successful outcome compared to the Ivanov case.
Why do you think this, could you please clarify with him and talk about this during your weekend live?
This doesn’t make sense to me, I would think it would make it more likely to have a successful outcome especially if the first suit is a win – it gives precedent and there is already an existing judge who provided their positive judgement (if this does happen).
May 14, 2026 at 09:54
Time is the enemy he fears.
May 14, 2026 at 11:14
It didn’t seem like time was the reason he said the ‘less likely’ statement. In the same sentence he said that filing in June is fine and this is still within timelines – citing the 2020/21 case.
May 14, 2026 at 15:26
OK
May 14, 2026 at 06:10
Hi Simon, I hope you’re having a great day. Two questions: 1) Is it possible that the lawyers in their new lawsuit will add the claim that the DV program is being deliberately delayed, so that plaintiffs who are not yet “current” could obtain their green cards because they were unlawfully denied the right to an interview?There is evidence for this. 2) If a ruling is issued in May or June requiring the government to move interviews at consulates, is it possible that we will see real movement in the last two Visa Bulletins, or will the court’s ruling have no effect on the Visa Bulletin? Thanks.
May 14, 2026 at 09:53
1. I produced the evidence, and REL included it in their latest filing.
2. The Judge will not explicitly order VB movement. But we have to wait and see what happens.
May 14, 2026 at 11:02
Thank you for your answer. I have one more question: i am eu25.xxx (madrid), so i am not current, and i am planning to join the next lawsuit. My worry is this: in the las years, the last 2 Europe bulletins often move by about 4k or more combined, which would likely make my number current. However, this year there are active lawsuits. If a court order requires consulates to prioritize plaintiffs and they spend resources reprogramming or adjudicating plaintiffs’ cases, could that temporarily slow down the Europe cutoff for everyone else? in other words, could EU23,000 get stuck for a while because consulates are busy processing plaintiffs’ 221(g) cases, even if the historical pattern suggests a bigger move? does that scenario make sense, or am i misunderstanding how the court order would work? Thanks
May 14, 2026 at 15:25
You are asking me to use a crystal ball and predict the future. I can’t do that with certainty.
May 13, 2026 at 17:21
Hi Simon, thank you so much for your YouTube channel. Your updates have been very helpful for people like me.
I would like to ask for your general opinion about my situation. I am from one of the 39 affected countries. I am currently on F-1 status, and my family members are on F-2 status. I am also waiting for my OPT EAD.
At the same time, I am a DV-2026 selectee with a submitted/pending I-485 adjustment of status case. I am not sure whether I should join the Red Eagle Law class/group lawsuit challenging PM-602-0192/PM-602-0194 holds, including motions for preliminary injunction and class certification. However, they mentioned that the 39-country lawsuit may not directly challenge the DV hold.
In your view, for someone in my situation, would it be better to join this class/group lawsuit, wait for a DV-specific lawsuit, or consider another strategy? I am also concerned about whether participating in this lawsuit could negatively affect my future immigration options.
Thank you again for your guidance and helpful content.
Yours sincerely,
Win
May 14, 2026 at 09:39
When the 39 country ban was introduced, it exempted people already in the USA with a valid visa (as of the effective date of the proclamation). Assuming that is true in your case then you should be able to be processed, and a lawsuit against the hold would be a wise move. You could choose an individual suit, or hope to get on a group lawsuit (check with Red Eagle Law).
Filing a lawsuit does not affect your future immigration options.
May 14, 2026 at 12:02
Thank you so much, Simon. This is very helpful and reassuring. I really appreciate your kind guidance and your helpful YouTube updates.
Warmest Regards,
Win
May 13, 2026 at 16:12
Hello Simon,
Thank you very much for all the support and advice you provide to everyone. First of all, I truly hope that this difficult year will eventually turn into something positive.
The new Visa Bulletin for Europe has been published, and it only moved up to 3000. My case number is EU24500, so I still need around 1500 numbers to become current. Because of this situation, I feel like I am losing my chances and my hope.
I am also an attendee of the Real Suite, but my family is under very high emotional stress. We are living in the USA under investor status, and after winning the DV lottery, all our plans, dreams, and efforts were focused on making this opportunity real. But with today’s Visa Bulletin update, it feels like we have lost all hope.
What do you think about this situation? I know it is impossible to predict, but I would really appreciate your advice and suggestions.
Please help.
May 14, 2026 at 01:42
Hello, You still have better chance than I do. My chance and hope is almost gone…. EU39XXX :(.
May 14, 2026 at 04:46
Try 130K…
It’s not over yet. Have you considered joining the next round of lawsuits if/when it happens?
I think, we just have to give ourselves the best chance we can that’s within OUR control.
Stay positive!
May 14, 2026 at 09:30
You have two more months for the VB to move 1500. That is very possible, so relax.
May 13, 2026 at 16:00
Hi Simon, I have a question. In South America, what is the highest number of cases this year? Because you posted 42xx and in The tracker you uploaded, someone claims to have version 45xx. Hopefully this region will catch up!
May 14, 2026 at 09:28
I said 42XX? When?
The highest case is 4696.
May 14, 2026 at 10:59
In your vlog, in the historical numbers section… South America column 2026. Check it because it might be outdated! Regards
May 14, 2026 at 15:22
I updated the July number this morning. Is that what you mean?
May 14, 2026 at 16:18
No Simon, where it says region selected the number is 42xx in South America 2026
May 14, 2026 at 16:21
Instead of 46xx
May 14, 2026 at 17:59
You are confusing two different things.
4262 is the number of selectees in the region, including the derivatives on each case.
4696 is the case number of the highest case in the region.
So – not all case numbers are real cases, and each case contains, on average, about 2 people.
May 14, 2026 at 20:28
I understand! Thank you for the explanation! Best regards
May 12, 2026 at 12:38
It appears that IMMpact will be doing a second group suit which is brilliant news, we should hear something by the end of this month.
Everyone should be taking advantage of the opportunity of the second suit(s) – it’s a huge lifeline for a lot of people.
May 12, 2026 at 13:03
Where have you seen that?
May 12, 2026 at 20:05
I think its this one:
https://www.immpactlitigation.com/dv-2026-mandamus-litigation-plaintiff-onboarding-open-until-february-13th/
May 13, 2026 at 09:40
Well that is filed, but yes I see the sign up button is still active. I’m not sure if that’s real or not.
May 13, 2026 at 14:04
Hi Simon, I believe IMMpact will officially be announcing the second DV group suit to everyone very soon – within the next 2 weeks.
May 13, 2026 at 15:37
Yes, Chuck Kuck stated a second suit would be available – he might share more detail this afternoon.
May 11, 2026 at 21:23
Hello BritSimon,
Thank you for the insights you are always sharing both on Youtube and thus website.
Truly appreciate this so much for this.
I have a question, I was recently laid off at Amazon with the other 16000 employees, so wanted to know whether I should apply for assistance from the Texas department since I am currently out of job not by choice. I am asking this question because I came here on a Green Card, should I explore that option or I just need to find other means to raise money for my sustenance ?
Looking forward to your response and advice, thanks again.
May 11, 2026 at 22:58
State unemployment insurance is something that was paid by your employer on your behalf. Claiming that does not normally affect your current or duture immigration status. However, please make further enquiries to be sure of that in your particular circumstances.
May 12, 2026 at 21:29
Thank you again Simon for your quick response and advice. Really appreciate this..
May 11, 2026 at 13:54
Hi Simon, apologies for the question but circumstances require it (lottery still not being open!) my passport expires in July. I know there’s no definitive answer, but how likely do you think it is the lottery opens before then?
May 11, 2026 at 13:58
High chance.
May 10, 2026 at 13:34
Hi Simon, first of all thank you as always for all your information you share with all of us.
I just wanted to share my experience of my dv interview which i had last week in Frankfurt. It went well for both me and my wife, we had no problems and got approved but because of the situation the consular put us on 221 (g) and she asked if we want to leave the passport in the embassy so if the pause is lifted they can print the visa. But because we need our passports for taveling we decided te keep the passports and send them again when the pause is lifted.
She asked us basic questions like :
What you are working?
Where you will stay in US?
How much savings ?
When and where we got married?
May 10, 2026 at 22:23
“Approximately how much money is considered enough for one DV applicant to show financial support at the embassy interview?”
May 10, 2026 at 23:50
At least $10k per person.
May 10, 2026 at 23:50
Yep – the interviews are really very simple…
May 10, 2026 at 13:11
Is there any hope for the U.S. Diversity Visa Lottery (Green Card Lottery) for 2027 and 2028 under this administration, or should we completely forget about it and wait until this administration leaves office for good on January 20, 2029?
I appreciate your honesty and clarity. thank you
May 10, 2026 at 23:49
Yes there is hope.
May 9, 2026 at 23:59
Dear Simon
there is a possibility that either farm may make a new list for DV 2026 case. I did not join the first one and may consider for second one if they accept. so the question I have what benefits I may get from that? no much time left as you know and mine is in 75 banned country as well. so truly it will be appreciated your suggestions.
May 10, 2026 at 00:32
People join the lawsuit because they hope the lawsuit will improve their chance of getting the visa. There are no guarantees of course so you should consider your case number, your embassy and so on…
May 10, 2026 at 06:13
My number became current in january and it is in casablanca, Morocco. Thanks for suggections. Nothing to do but keep finger crossed.
May 9, 2026 at 23:20
Hi Simon, When I attended my interview on 19 Feb 2026 at Nairobi Embassy, the consular officer refused to take the copy of my high school certificate, she needed an original copy for verification because they wanted to verified my South Sudan certificate if it was original or fake document. She promised to return it through an agent called DHL, but they didn’t call me untill today. What should I do now?
May 9, 2026 at 23:24
Contact the embassy and ask.
May 9, 2026 at 20:10
Hi simon,
What’s the procedure for the already approved cased whom had their passports sent back without the visa stamp.
May 9, 2026 at 22:53
Those people are NOT approved. They need the pause to be lifted.
May 9, 2026 at 15:02
My wife is from dv eligible country so me and my wife both can apply for DV lottery. My question is like should we use different pictures for both application or same ? And how can we check pictures are correct or not
May 9, 2026 at 18:53
You can use the same photos. Use DVPhotoTool.com
May 30, 2026 at 11:16
If I get edited photo from your website, will it be accepted?
May 30, 2026 at 16:08
That is the point of the website. Although you do have to use a little common sense too.
May 9, 2026 at 14:26
Hey simone
Can you ask the lawyers to open new slots for new plaintiffs
And when they would do it
May 9, 2026 at 18:52
I will announce that when they confirm their plans.
May 9, 2026 at 12:44
Kevin,
Hello uncle B, thank you for the good work you’re doing. Am DV 2026 winner from Africa, I was not aware of joining the plaintiffs list before, am asking if it is possible to join now and the procedure of joining. Thank you.
May 9, 2026 at 18:52
You will have to wait and see if either of the two law firms announce a new lawsuit. Make sure you stay in touch with news announced here and on my YT channel.
May 9, 2026 at 11:20
Hi Simon,
Hope you are doing well.
I wanted to reach out and inquire whether there is any possibility of joining the ongoing DV Visa lawsuits to improve my chances regarding my case. I already attended my visa interview, but unfortunately received a 221(g) refusal.
I would really appreciate any guidance on whether I may still be eligible to join any of the active lawsuits, and the process involved if possible.
Thank you in advance, and I look forward to hearing from you.
Best regards
May 9, 2026 at 18:48
You can’t join the lawsuits already running, so you have to wait to see if any additional lawsuits become available – which I expect to happen within a few weeks from now.
May 9, 2026 at 06:28
Hi Brit,
I’m part of the lawsuit and my case is already current, but I still haven’t received an interview email. How likely do you think it is that the court could rule in favor of the government and we end up with nothing at all?
I’m asking because this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for us, and we are waiting very anxiously for an open path forward.
Thank you.
May 9, 2026 at 10:12
I think that is unlikely, but even then no case is “safe” because of the embassy backlog and behavior.
May 9, 2026 at 12:17
So are you saying that even if we win the lawsuit, the embassies still may refuse to interview us?
Because if that is the case, then it seems the government can simply instruct embassies not to schedule DV interviews, and whether we win or lose the case, the final result would still be the same for us.
In that situation, we would still end up losing this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity despite winning in court.
May 9, 2026 at 18:49
Yep – there are going to be some cases that miss out even after a lawsuit win. It largely depends on your embassy and your case number…
May 8, 2026 at 17:01
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Fu***************************************************************k Trump
May 8, 2026 at 13:40
Hey Simon,
Hope you and your family is doing well, I have a question regarding the courier system. We got 221g this week and we still didn’t setup the courier service because when I try to add myself as dependent it gives the error saying there is a mismatch with the number of dependents in the case number probably as we got married after winning the lottery. Is this a big problem and what happens if we just setup the account only with the primary selectee’s info without adding dependents? I’m thinking maybe as our case is already internally connected at the embassy, docs and visas would come at the same time anyways to the postal office.
Thanks!
May 8, 2026 at 14:58
I don’t think it is a BIG problem – but you can check with the embassy or courier service.
May 8, 2026 at 12:07
Hi Simon,
There is a clear indication that the government has no intention of lifting the DV pause for everyone during the DV 26 period, otherwise they would not be requesting the judge to provide relief to plaintiffs only.
The largest proportion of DV winners by a significant margin, are the non plaintiffs. Why are REL and Immpact not in the process of launching the second batch of DV lawsuits? This would make their existing cases even stronger.
Time is running out quickly and nothing is going to change for non plaintiffs, we need help from REL and Immpact in providing another opportunity to join DV lawsuits asap. Why are they stalling on this?
Thanks!
May 8, 2026 at 14:56
I don’t work at either of those law firms so I don’t know.
May 8, 2026 at 15:26
Are you able to ask them please? This would be a big benefit for all of your DV community to know.
We have reached out to them but not getting any luck in a response on this.
May 8, 2026 at 11:18
Hi britsimon, kindly drop me the link to the dv telegram group,much appreciated
May 8, 2026 at 11:56
https://t.me/DV_2026_Global
May 7, 2026 at 18:56
Hi Brit,
I’m afraid I regret having an interview after hearing the news… Do you think an outcome where the judge orders visas to be issued only for plaintiffs who aren’t on 221g is possible?
May 8, 2026 at 10:09
https://britsimonsays.com/my-take-on-the-government-responses/