***UPDATE – please watch this video to make sure you do not make a mistake***
One of the blog readers received his documents required email and noticed there was a difference in the format and content of the email. Thanks Ran!
I think it’s an interesting and important change – so I wanted to get this out.
I will include the new email text below, but I will first call out some important differences.
First – the email timing may have changed. Previously the email talked about the DS260 processing being finished. The new format talks about the DS260 having been submitted. That suggests that they are going to ask for documents earlier – soon, or immediately after DS260 submission. There was a case a few days ago that was asked within a few days of submission – so this email format and my assumption is somewhat corroborated by that report.
Second the marriage and divorce documentation are now being requested (where that is needed). So married people are being asked to provide those documents before getting interviews scheduled. That is important.
Third this is now a naming convention being suggested for the documents themselves – and more clarity about how the email should be referenced. I’m sure this is an attempt to improve the workflow for the backend team who are processing these documents, so stick closely to these formats if you want a smooth document procedure.
Let me expand on their naming convention – these are ideal filenames to make it as simple as possible for them.
Each document should be scanned and saved with a filename that clearly identifies the case number, applicant name (principal or derivative name), and finally the document.
Case Number, they are showing they want the full case number with leading zeros – KCC often “prefer” the leading zeros to ensure precise reference of the case. Use that for the document and the subject.
Name should be firstname_lastname format.
Document should be one of the following list Passport, Birth_Certificate, Marriage_certificate, Divorce_document, Death_certificate, Annulment_paper, Military_record, Police_certificate_country_XXX , Court_record_country_XXX.
If translations are needed, then add “_translation” on the filename.
So you will end up with documents like this:
2020AF00938653_John_Doe_Birth_Certificate.pdf 2020AF00938653_John_Doe_police_certificate_country_france.pdf 2020AF00938653_John_Doe_police_certificate_country_france_translation.pdf 2020AF00938653_John_Doe_marriage_certificate.pdf
2020AF00938653_Jane_Doe_Birth_Certificate.pdf
and so on…
I hope that’s clear. You can combine one persons documents into one multiple page scan – so in that case just change the filename to say “all_documents” after the applicant name. Really – just use some common sense about this. The email below has all the instructions already.
Their example (and mine) uses pdf as the file extension but you can also scan files to jpg or jpeg file format.
Lastly – I get a lot of people asking several questions. Let me try and list those here to cut down on the times I am asked these same things.
Q: Should send documents without being asked?
A: There really isn’t any need to do that unless we are getting late in the processing year (say March/April). Until then, wait for your request, especially if your case number is high anyway.
***Update*** in DV2021 and DV2022 it is clear that sending documents without being asked is probably the best choice, on balance. It has worked for some people and you cannot just sit and wait while KCC get around to asking you.
Q: Does getting this email guarantee an appointment/that they are happy with my DS260/That there are enough visas etc.
A: No – none of those things can be assumed simply because you got this email.
Q: What is the order that these emails are sent/is it case number order/why has so and so number had theirs when I have not had mine.
A: We do not know the order in which these emails are sent. Don’t worry about it – nothing should be assumed about that order or the lack of an order. RELAX!
Q: If I send my documents early, can I be interviewed before my case number is current on the Visa Bulletin.
A: NO!!!!! No one is scheduled until their case number is current.
Q: I already sent the documents before this change, do I need to send again?
A: If you received the email that starts “Records indicate you have submitted a complete and valid DS-260 application for each family member, and you have provided all required documentation to the Kentucky Consular Center.” then NO you would not need to send again. If you have not received that email, you may need to send documents again – please wait a few days then check with KCC.
OK – so here is the email with full instructions. Please read it – and don’t ask me questions that are directly answered in the email or this article. PLEASE. I am CRAZY busy at the moment in my own work AND the busy lottery season. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE be respectful of my time.
——————————————- Email Pasted Below ——————————————
Dear <<Name>>:
Congratulations on your selection for the 2020 Diversity Visa program!
The Kentucky Consular Center (KCC) hereby confirms receipt of the DS-260 Diversity Visa application form for you and each accompanying family member(s). Please read this email and carefully follow the instructions listed in order to have your application processed as quickly as possible.
Now that your application form has been submitted, you should review the list of required documents for processing below and send those to KCC to review as part of your application package. You will only be scheduled for interview at an overseas consular post after you have submitted all documents required for your case and your visa rank number has become current.
All documents should be submitted as attachments to your email to ensure they are properly received. We ask that you use the following method to name and attach your files:
– Your DV case number;
– The full name of the applicant whose document you scanned; and
– The document name or form number.
For example:
2020AF00938653_John_Doe_Passport.pdf
2020AF00938653_Jane_Doe_Birth_Certificate.pdf
Use your case number as the subject of the email. The maximum email size is 30MB. If the total size of your attachments is larger than 30MB, send multiple emails using your case number as the subject of each email. Please send your documents for KCC review only after you have collected all of the required documents for yourself and all accompanying family members. Send documents only to the [email protected] email address.
Documents photographed or scanned with a mobile phone are acceptable, but every document must be fully legible. Illegible or incomplete documents must be re-submitted and will delay processing of your case.
All documents not in English, or in the official language of the country in which the application for a visa is being made, must be accompanied by certified translations. The translation must include a statement signed by the translator that states that the translation is accurate and the translator is competent to translate.
* IMPORTANT NOTE: Do not mail any documents to KCC. Any documents sent to KCC will not be processed and will be destroyed.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
You and each family member immigrating with you to the United States should collect the civil documents that are required to support your visa application.
Passport Biographic Page: You and each family member immigrating with you must submit a photocopy of the biographic data page of a currently valid passport. The biographic data page is the page with your photograph, name, date, and place of birth.
Birth Certificate: You and each family member immigrating with you must submit a scan of an original birth certificate or certified copy.
Marriage Certificate: If you are married, you must submit a scan of your original marriage certificate or certified copy.
Marriage Termination Documentation: If you were previously married, you must submit scanned evidence of the termination of EVERY prior marriage you have had. Your scanned evidence must be of an original or certified copy of one of the following documents: FINAL legal divorce decree, death certificate, or annulment papers.
Military Records: If you served in the military of any country, you must submit a scanned copy of your military record.
Police Certificates: If you are 16 years of age or older, you must submit a scanned copy of a police certificate from all countries you have lived in using below criteria:
If you … | AND you… | THEN submit a police certificate from… |
Are 16 years old or older | Lived in your country of nationality for more than 6 months at any time in your life | Your country of nationality |
Are 16 years old or older | Have lived in your country of current residence (if different from nationality) for more than 6 months | Your country of current residence |
Have ever lived in another country for 12 months or more | Were 16 years or older at the time you lived there | The country where you used to live. |
Were arrested for any reason, regardless of how long you lived in that city or country, and no matter what age you were | The city and/or country where you were arrested. |
Court Record: If you have been convicted of a crime, provide a certified copy of each court record and any prison record.
Collect and submit your documents promptly. Your case will not be scheduled for a visa interview at a U.S. embassy or consulate until KCC has received and processed all required documents. Missing or illegible documents will delay processing of your case. If you cannot obtain a particular document, send an explanation of why you cannot obtain the document, as an attachment in .jpeg or .pdf format, to [email protected], with your case number in the subject line. Diversity visas are numerically limited and there is no guarantee a visa will be available. Only a consular officer can determine, at the time of the visa interview, if you are qualified to receive a Diversity Visa.
If you have questions about document submission, you may contact KCC at [email protected]. The KCC telephone number is 606-526-7500 (7:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. EST).
October 17, 2019 at 18:13
hello brit
i have just received my email about the documents today and my case number is pretty high AS30xxx and i have filled my ds260 but i’m in my final exams and i’ll be done next week, can i send the documents a week after the email??
thank u
October 17, 2019 at 20:16
Yes
October 17, 2019 at 21:12
Is there second draw dv2020?????
October 17, 2019 at 21:19
No
November 14, 2019 at 08:29
Hi, Brit. Could you please explain, there is smth not clear to me. They asked scan of photocopy of passport, it is clear. Also they need original of birth/marriage certificates and COPIES of military records and police certificates. They meant photocopies of those docs or scan from original?
Thank you in advance!
November 14, 2019 at 17:13
Either.
October 17, 2019 at 21:34
Hi brit
my marriage certificate is lost but I have a marriage registration certificate, can I send a marriage registration certificate instead of marriage certificate?
October 19, 2019 at 11:28
Answer me please
October 19, 2019 at 15:52
I do not know about documents in your country. Use some judgement, or get the certificate replaced.
October 18, 2019 at 11:10
Hello Simon, l am a DV winner case 2020Af21***my husband a Liberian who is a footballer by profession once temporary lived in Gambia for 6months, Philippine, Sri Lanka for 2year he didn’t obtain police certificate while on those countries and now he is in Kenya on tourist visa meaning he as always to check out after 6months, but he has his police abstract from country of Origin,,, please advice.
October 18, 2019 at 23:18
What is the question?
October 18, 2019 at 20:48
Hi Brit, thanks for all the help u ar doing for us. i have one question, i received email from KCC to send the documents and my question is: do i need translations if all documents is in my native language?
October 19, 2019 at 03:35
Their email answers that question!
November 19, 2019 at 15:54
Are the documents in the official language of the country in which the application for a visa is being made (but not in English) acceptable?
November 20, 2019 at 05:19
Yes – exactly as described in the instructions…
October 18, 2019 at 23:44
Mr Brit
I am really worried I was selected dv2020SA37 ** I am living with a visa extension in the US but I do not know how to do the AOS, and I cannot communicate because I do not speak English well, until when can I enter AoS?
October 19, 2019 at 03:44
Lots of good info here: https://forums.immigration.com/threads/dv-2020-aos-only.340762/
October 19, 2019 at 00:39
Hi,
I am a winner dv2020 CN AF50xxx.
I already filled out the DS260.
But I get married few weeks ago, can I add my wedding certificate now that the KCC is asking for documentation?.
Thanks
October 19, 2019 at 03:45
Yes – you should unlock and add your spouse. Read the FAQ
October 20, 2019 at 04:32
Hi Brit,
When you are already located in the US will you have to go back to your country of origin to get the police clearance..?
Thank you.
October 20, 2019 at 17:09
No – usually you can apply by mail.
October 20, 2019 at 05:58
hello brit, do u need to submit a Court Record Certificate even if u are not convicted to any crime
October 20, 2019 at 17:30
No
October 20, 2019 at 08:14
Hi
They didnt asked me for marriage certificate ..
they just asked me passport, Birth certificate, and police report .. should i send them marriage also ?
October 20, 2019 at 18:02
As long as you sent what was asked for, that should be OK.
October 20, 2019 at 09:08
Hi,
I live in Spain, so does that mean “the country in which the application for a visa is being made” is Spain? So if my documents are in Spanish I wouldn’t need to translate them into English? Sorry if this is redundant, but I do not want to waste money on a translation if I don’t need one and the email seems quite confusing.
Thanks in advance
October 20, 2019 at 18:04
No need to translate documents in Spanish if interviewing in Spain.
October 20, 2019 at 15:29
Hi Brit,
I received this document submission letter few days ago but I had to unlock my DS260 to correct something. Should I submit the document once DS260 is re-submitted? Or should I wait until KCC sends me this submission letter again? Thank you.
By the way, really appreciate what you’ve done in this blog, it did help a lot!!
October 21, 2019 at 00:22
You can submit the documents once resubmitted.
October 20, 2019 at 17:43
Hi BritSiomon,
My case number is very high. If I submit police certificate right now it will expire in 6 months.
Do I need to submit it or delay until my case number come closer to interview?
October 21, 2019 at 02:40
Your choice. If you submit now you can renew the police cert later.
October 21, 2019 at 02:59
Sounds good thanks sir
October 20, 2019 at 20:27
The translator (the certified in Egypt) Staples the Arabic certificate with the English one (arranging the English in the top then the Arabic) then folds from the top and then Staples them, a small fold.
And then stamp over this fold.
My question, when I scan the English certificate it looks completed document While scanning the Arabic certificate, a small stamped fold on the top left side of the documents appears, and I don’t want to unfold or remove the staple so my question is ” Is my certified document looks incomplete with this tiny fold on the top left side of the document? “
October 21, 2019 at 03:52
Overthinking.
October 21, 2019 at 18:05
Thanks sir.
October 20, 2019 at 23:49
Hi Brit,
I received this document submission letter few days ago but I had to unlock my DS260 to correct something. Should I submit the document once DS260 is re-submitted? Or should I wait until KCC sends me this submission letter again? Thank you.
By the way, really appreciate what you’ve done in this blog, it did help a lot!!
October 21, 2019 at 03:59
Wait until you resubmit.
October 21, 2019 at 17:27
Hello sir I got my 2nl letter am happy for this but have a challenge more so to register appointment online,
Please select the service type that fits your needs
1.I need to register an immigrant visa appointment
2.I have received a letter/email from the consular section with instructions to schedule an immigrant visa appointment.
3.I have received a letter from the consular section with instructions to register or schedule a K visa appointment.
4.I am a Returning Resident outside the U.S. for longer than one year
5.I have received a letter to register or schedule a Diversity Lottery visa appointment
Warning: K Visa applicants will be required to pay a nonrefundable Visa application fee. If you do not know which service you require, do not continue. Verify the visa classification indicated in your appointment letter/email.
So my question is should I take number 1 or 2.
Second question: am told to write my case number and ds 260 number,, is my ds 260 number my confirmation form? Please help
October 21, 2019 at 17:36
December interview?
October 21, 2019 at 18:06
Yeah December interview
October 21, 2019 at 18:30
EU region?
October 22, 2019 at 04:12
I’m always stunned when people cannot answer this. Did you read option 5? How does that NOT sound like what you are trying to do.
October 22, 2019 at 04:24
Hahaha thanks sir, sometimes we ask questions and avoid thinking
October 22, 2019 at 04:51
True.
October 21, 2019 at 20:42
Dear Sir,
I received the email from KCC on document submission and I am at the document collection stage.
My wife, Applied as a dependent on me and she is enrolled in a Ph.D. program in USA and so she is on an F-1 visa. I would like to know if she can be interviewed in the USA, while I will be interviewed in my country.
At the time of filling of DS260, she was in Sri Lanka and she did not have F-1 visa, so she mentioned that she can be Interviewed in our country.
Is it possible to change the location at this stage?
Thank you sir,
October 22, 2019 at 04:25
No. She should interview with you.
October 22, 2019 at 02:53
Si am asked to provide my case number and ds 260 number. What is the ds 260 number? Is it the same number in my ds 260 confirmation page?
October 22, 2019 at 04:48
Yes
October 22, 2019 at 12:40
Hi Birt. thank you for your work . “You should review the list of required documents for processing below and send those to KCC to review as part of your application package, along with completing your DS-260. You will only be scheduled for interview at an overseas consular post after you have completed your DS-260 and submitted all documents required for your case and your visa rank number has become current.” it seems that they also need the D-260. I have sent then in may 2019.based on my understanding I should send the following.
Passport Biographic Page: .
Birth Certificate:
Marriage Certificate:
Marriage Termination Documentation:
Military Records:
Police Certificates: Brit! can you tell me if I am correct or not ?please
October 22, 2019 at 23:30
The article above details everything.
October 23, 2019 at 09:15
thank you sir for answer. do they need the DS 260 which I have submitted in may. Do i have to send again including the listed document?
October 23, 2019 at 16:13
They already have your DS260. And again – READ THE ARTICLE.
October 24, 2019 at 09:20
Hi Simon, we received the document request email early September. But as we want to postpone our interview for February I will submit them only in November. Is the date ok for February interview? Regarding the news that now they ask also for marriage certificate should I include it even if I got the email earlier than the change? Thanks for your support, God bless you.
October 24, 2019 at 16:06
Yes – November submission would mean a February interview (IF you are current).
Use the new document requirements.
October 24, 2019 at 18:05
Thank you Simon, yes we are already current (EU59XX). Keep on the good work, be blessed for all.
October 24, 2019 at 12:54
It ask for first and last name what if you have middle name too
October 24, 2019 at 16:13
What “it”???
Be clear.
October 24, 2019 at 19:11
Hello Brit,
I am from Serbia and I received this e-mail. Should I translate my documents on English language?
October 24, 2019 at 22:10
If your documents are not in the official language of the embassy you are interviewing at, yes.
November 15, 2019 at 13:29
i have once opened my ds260. i forgot to put one country i have traveled on my ds and on my husband ds. is it a problem to reopen it twice? thank yoi
November 16, 2019 at 05:03
No problem.
November 18, 2019 at 09:17
What if i dont unlock would that be a problem that i forgot one place i have traveled at both ds me and my husband. Would that be a reason to be not qualified for a visa? Thank you brit
November 18, 2019 at 21:32
It should not be a problem.
October 25, 2019 at 15:37
Hi Brit ,
My case number is 2020AF00071XXX. And I got marred before the release of the winner for 2020 on February 2019. And I fill the DS260 I as main principal applicant and My wife as derivative and KCC send me email to attach Documents, my question is
1. I want to change my interview place from Kenya to South Africa because my wife leaves in SA and I leave in a foreign country out of my country of nationality, is that possible. If yes can I write for KCC before sending the document.
2. Is a police Certificate needed from the county of my nationality even though I am out of the country for the past 7 years?
3. Does it have any problem I add my wife in my case, because she does not have a case number.
4. Lastly is there any possibility of the interview before March or it will be around July for my case number
Thanks for your help.
October 26, 2019 at 02:17
1. Yes you must ask KCC to change your intervie wlocation.
2. Yes – read the instructions!
3. No.
4. July or later most likely.
October 29, 2019 at 12:42
Hi Brit,
I appreciate for your help and keep it up the good work you are doing.
I have some concern Please I need your suggestion on these questions
1. I was asking, Is a police Certificate needed from the county of my nationality even though I am out of the country for the past 7 years, I cannot get the certificate. What do you recommend, writing letter or an affidavit for not get the certificate? Because it is saying Are 16 years old or older Lived in your country of nationality for more than 6 months at any time in your life. Please your recommendation.
2. On submitting the Documents do I need to Cc or Bcc to my email so that I can cross check if KCC received the email or Submitted. Is that allowed?
Thank you Once again
October 29, 2019 at 16:00
1. Read the reciprocity page for the country concerned and follow the instructions.
2. No harm in that.
October 30, 2019 at 12:13
Thank you Very Much Simon
Please Can you attach the reciprocity page or the Link of it Please. I can not find it. Thanks a lot for Understanding.
October 31, 2019 at 15:57
Come on. It’s in the instructions that you should have read and can easily googled.
October 27, 2019 at 13:15
Hi, thanks for the information.
Sadly I’ve been selected but with case number 52k, (in EU).
I know I almost have no chance to get the interview. it feels like someone took a chance from me, or I couldn’t deserve to win,at all. umm I have lot’s of feelings and it makes me sick.
Good luck anyone, I hope I’ll make it and move to USA in the future.
October 27, 2019 at 18:30
You are being too negative without understanding why numbers are higher this year. Read my articles from July.
October 28, 2019 at 08:32
Dear Brit,
I have submitted my documents by today. My question is will KCC reply that they have recieved the documents needed and verify me that the documents are vaild or they do not?
October 28, 2019 at 21:03
Generally not, unless you ask them.
October 29, 2019 at 17:05
Hi Brit am Florence nalavwe from Zambia Africa and l want your your assistance on how to apply for a lottery. Please email me on Nolnolotwa@gmail.
October 30, 2019 at 04:01
I have articles, videos and answer questions. But you want me to email you personally and assist you in some vague way.
No.
Use what I already provide.
October 31, 2019 at 19:31
Hello Mr Simon. I am dv winner 2020. I got e-mail from KCC last week to submit required documents. My case number is high 2020AS00022xxx. I currently study in Russia, but now I’m visitting France. I’m holding Cambodia Nationality. I’m not clear about submitting police certificate. Should I submit only police certificate in Cambodia or both (Cambodia and Russia)? It takes one month and more to get police certificate for both countries. I have called my brother for help with police certificate in Cambodia, I got informed that it would be done in the beginning of December. So should I submit only police certificate from Cambodia or wait to submit both of them? As I’m coming back to Russia Janaury 2020 and the police certificate takes one months to get it. If I’ll sumit documents on Febraury will it effect my interview date according to my case number? Thank in advange.
October 31, 2019 at 23:43
Check the instructions to know which countries will need police certs. You can delay for some months without problem.
November 1, 2019 at 17:56
Thank you Mr Simon for your reply. Another question: Is it a good idea to submit police certificate from Cambodia now and bring police certificate from Russia later on the interview day? Best regards
November 2, 2019 at 15:54
Not a good idea.
November 2, 2019 at 23:12
Thank you for your kindly reply!
October 31, 2019 at 20:19
Hi Mr. Simon,
I am 2020 DV winner. My case no is 5xxx.
I submitted my documents at last 17th October, 2019, I received confirmed email from KCC at 26th October 2019. According visa bulletin number my interview schedule should be at December. Now still I didn’t received interview schedule from KCC. Am I late? I need to call KCC or I need to wait thier email.
Thank you very much
October 31, 2019 at 23:47
Yes you were late so now you will get a January interview.
November 1, 2019 at 00:26
Thanks Mr. Simon.
So, I will wait their interview scheduled email.
November 1, 2019 at 03:00
Dear Mr.Simon,
I already received documents confirmed email from KCC.
I would like to edit DS 260 form for Education field, can I edit?
If can, how can i edit for this?
If I edit, interview process will delay or not?
Thanks.
November 2, 2019 at 04:45
If you need to edit you can unlock.
November 1, 2019 at 05:00
Hi Mr. Simon,
Regarding my education, I did typo Bachelor of Bachelor of Arts (final year)and I wrote Marticulation exmination passed certificate for high school education (actually I should write High School Degree) in my 260 form.
I need to unlock or not for DS 260 for this mistakes.
I received documents received confirmed email from KCC, my case no is 5xxx, now I am waiting KCC interview schedule email.
If I edit, my interview process will delay or not?
Please kindly give the instruction to me.
Thank you very much.
November 2, 2019 at 04:48
Read the FAQ about unlocking.
November 3, 2019 at 02:35
Hi Brits I am from Cameroon so I do not know if police certificate is required from this country.Secondly, concerning the court certificate, we have but non conviction certificate to show one has never been to prison. can one use this non conviction in the place of court certificate even if one has never been to prison?
November 3, 2019 at 16:33
1. Yes
2. Read the instructions/reciprocity page.
November 3, 2019 at 13:08
Hi Simons!
I have submitted the DS-260 form and now am gonna submit the supporting documents via email. I have a simple question. Am from Bahrain and here we dont have any a document stating that i have NOT been in the military nor have NOT been convicted. they give you these documents in case if you have served in military or have been convicted but I haven’t served nor been convicted. However, our police certificate states that i have never been convicted is that enough? and in that case should i send the email without these two documents and explain it to the KCC people in the email?
best regards,
November 3, 2019 at 16:56
You must check the reciprocity page for your country and follow the instructions exactly.
November 5, 2019 at 12:21
Hi Simon ,in fact my is high AF59*** and I submit documents that are passport, birth certificate and court record instead of sending police certificate . So my question is can I send the documents back to the KCC to rectify my mistake? since I didn’t commit any crime to send short record . Thank you
November 6, 2019 at 03:26
Yes you can send a new set of documents.
November 7, 2019 at 18:05
Hey Simon !
When I send my documents back to the KCC do I send a message to tell them that I made a mistake on sending the non conviction certificate in the name of court record Instead of police certificate ? Thank you
November 9, 2019 at 04:36
Use some judgement.
November 5, 2019 at 14:34
i sent the non conviction certificat in the name of court record Will it work? Or send it again in the name of police certificate? And besides I have never left my country since I was born .That’s what I didn’t understand, please clarify for me.
November 6, 2019 at 03:36
Oh my. READ the instructions for a start.
November 7, 2019 at 17:43
Hello,
from others, who’ve won a green card and moved to USA told me that they collected all kind of documents (diplomas, documents from their workplace, from court, from hospital), but in my email they asked just a few list of documents (Passport Biographic Page, Birth Certificate, Marriage Certificate, Marriage Termination Documentation, Military Records, Police Certificates).
please let me know I have to submit all diplomas and other documents which were not asked in my email? or this list in email are full and enough for submiting DS-260 Diversity Visa?
thanks a lot.
November 9, 2019 at 04:36
Send what they ask for.
November 8, 2019 at 05:13
Hey Simon !
I sent my documents back to the KCC do I send a message to tell them that I made a mistake on sending the non conviction certificate in the name of court record Instead of police certificate ? Thank you
November 9, 2019 at 04:44
Use some judgement.
November 8, 2019 at 09:01
Hello Mr. Simon? . I sent my documents to KCC and after about 10 minutes I received an auto reply with some information . I don’t if the auto reply looked like this in the previous years , but this seems that KCC have put more effort to make the process better . The mail says that they received our documents and they give us a time on when do we expect to hear from KCC .
The message is read like this :
The Kentucky Consular Center (KCC) has received your email and is currently processing your documents. This email address, [email protected], is only used for applicants to provide the Kentucky Consular Center (KCC) with documents required to continue processing Diversity Visa applications. [email protected] does not respond to inquiries. If you have any Diversity Visa related questions, please email [email protected] with your case number, complete name, and date of birth, as entered on your original entry.
You should expect an email from KCC in the next 3-6 weeks. If you do not hear from KCC after 6 weeks, please contact [email protected] to confirm all of your documents have been received, and you are ready to be scheduled for an interview.
November 9, 2019 at 04:49
Yeah – just be careful about generic emails from KCC…
November 17, 2019 at 00:15
Hello, Prince A
Have you received now the 2nd confirmation message for receiving your documents? I submitted my documents 6 weeks ago, but I have not received a confirmation e-mail.
November 12, 2019 at 16:50
Hi dear Simon,
I have submitted my DS-260 form on September 26, 2019. Recently I received a letter from KCC asking for documents. In the beginning of the letter it doesn’t say that I have successfully completed the Ds-260 form. Instead, it’s written: “You should review the list of required documents for processing below and send those to KCC to review as part of your application package, along with completing your DS-260”.
My question is, does this mean they haven’t received my DS-260?
My next question is that my case number is around EU11000. If I wait and submit the documents let’s say by the end of December, will I risk my place, or still they will consider me even if my case is not current anymore?
Thanks!
November 13, 2019 at 04:22
No problem in delaying.
If you submitted your DS260 it says “completed”. If it says that – they have it.
November 12, 2019 at 17:24
Hello brit
I’am from jordan I have done my undergraduate degree in Pakistan 3 years ago ,
I submit my documant to KCC and got an email
” I have provided all required documentation to the Kentucky Consular Center. ”
After that I read this artical
My Q
1- I didn’t submit Police Certificates from pakistan
What is your advice ?
My intervew expected in JAN
November 13, 2019 at 04:30
Have you read the reciprocity page for Pakistan?
November 15, 2019 at 07:47
No ,plz can you mintion the link hear
November 16, 2019 at 05:00
No. Read the instructions to make sure you understand.
November 13, 2019 at 13:44
why i am in the police do i have to submit my police as well
November 13, 2019 at 23:16
Yes of course.
November 13, 2019 at 17:23
Hello sir, hope all is good, my sponsor wants to send me the SF 50 in support of i-134 does it help?
November 13, 2019 at 23:50
I have no idea what the SF50 is – so probably not.
November 13, 2019 at 18:13
Dear Simon,
I’m sorry I’m not sure I understood you correctly. So in my e-mail from KCC they say “…along with completing your DS-260”.
Does this mean they haven’t received my DS-260? Because in your e-mail sample it’s written “The Kentucky Consular Center (KCC) hereby confirms receipt of the DS-260 Diversity Visa application form for you and each accompanying family member(s)”. But in my message I don’t have such a sentence. What should I do? Thanks!
November 13, 2019 at 23:51
The emails are generic – don’t read meaning into them.
November 14, 2019 at 02:45
Hi sir,
Do we need to take police certificate from age of 16 or from the birth?
Thanks
November 14, 2019 at 17:01
Come on. Read the instructions.
November 14, 2019 at 04:54
The SF-50 is the Notification of Personnel Action. It contains certain employment information useful to the applicant or if applying for another federal job. It is used by current and former federal employees
November 16, 2019 at 20:21
Thank you for your advice I am case no AF 16*** I submitted my documents almost three weeks after kcc requested for the documents recently went through the email I sent and noticed I sent my documents in
1.birthcert
2.marriage certificate
3.passport bio-data
4.police certificate
My questions are
1. Will my format have a negative effect on my case?
2.did my delay of3weeks affect my visa interview scheduling since from the prediction my case no will be current in Jan 2020
Thank you
November 16, 2019 at 20:47
1. No.
2. As long as they had the documents before November, you could be scheduled for January.
November 19, 2019 at 15:23
Hi Sir,
I have my police certificate translated and the photocopy and translation are in one pdf file certified by notary. How do I name the file? Or should I split them?
November 20, 2019 at 05:15
Follow the advice above and use some common sense.
November 26, 2019 at 09:21
Hello Brit, hope you re doing well.
I got my mail to send the required documents a month ago. Now I’m in a dire situation that needs good judgement.
My CN is AF296×× and my interview might probably fall in March. I have my documents ready except for the police clearance report for the previous country i resided in. I will have to travel there to get it and it expires in 3 months. My fear is if i get the police certificate by december and it ends up expiring before my scheduled interview date. Then i will have to travel and get another one again which is not good.
My question is
1 is it advisable for me to send the documents ending of december or middle of january, ? Mind you i got the mail to send documents ending of October.
November 27, 2019 at 22:55
You can send the documents now and if you have not travelled back to that country it is considered valid for 1 year.
November 28, 2019 at 06:38
Need your help please. I submitted the DV documents and later received an email “Thank you for submitting your Diversity Visa documents to the Kentucky Consular Center (KCC). After reviewing your documents, KCC has determined that you have not sent the required documents for review. Please review the required documents listed below and verify that you have submitted all required documents. ”
The required documents are : Passport Biographic Page , Birth Certificate , Marriage Certificate , Marriage Termination Documentation , Military Records , Police Certificates, Court Record .
However, these are the documents i sent: Police Certificate from Kenya and India (lived in India for 2 years), BirthCert and Passport.
I have never served in military and never been married as well. I never been convicted as well.
What do you think is missing that i should add/ do ??
November 28, 2019 at 15:46
I cannot tell what you are missing. Were translations needed? It may be the quality of one or more of the documents.
November 29, 2019 at 21:49
Hello simon
my Q about police certificate
Befor 3 yers I live in country for 5 yers doing bacholar degree
Now in appling for police certificate in that contry shoud I mention the old passport NUM where i use it in that country or the new passport
November 30, 2019 at 00:32
Whatever is needed. I don’t know what is needed to get a police cert in each country (and I don’t know the country).
December 4, 2019 at 00:49
Hey Simon,
Thank you for the help. In regards to the police certificate – if getting one for the USA, do you know if just an FBI one is sufficient? Or do we need to get state/local ones as well?
December 6, 2019 at 04:10
You don’t need a police cert for the USA.