DV lottery guide
This presentation above should answer most questions for DV2016 applicants. You will find links to some important articles and a guide on completing your DS260.
I will update the presentation with additional detail as needed – so feel free to ask questions and give me feedback.
If you cannot see the version above please use this link to access the article directly.
October 22, 2020 at 3:51 pm
Hello Sir, in 2014 I applied for student visa for summer work in US, I included a CV with one summer job, I was a student back than. Now at DS 260 at work experience I don’t want do include that summer job because I don’t have any contact and information about that job. Is it a mistake do they have access in those information back than or it’s not relevant? I will qualify based on education if it does make any difference.
October 22, 2020 at 8:45 pm
You should certainly list that job and visa.
October 26, 2020 at 3:30 pm
Hi am currently having a valid i20 to study in USA. But due to the corona an the travel band I could not have an interview to the embassy in my country, I was rejected last year an the school give me another i20 currently my information is in the American embassy system. Will the previous rejection has any negative impact to my application of the 2021 DV lottery..
October 26, 2020 at 4:05 pm
No
November 2, 2020 at 6:30 pm
Hello , simon
I faced one issue while participating in the dv lottery , my last name includes apostrophe between letters , for example: A’BCD . So I couldn’t submit my entry. What to do !
Thanks
November 2, 2020 at 9:14 pm
Either join the letters or swap the apostrophe for a single space.
November 3, 2020 at 3:27 am
My best friend got selected for dv2021 this year (Albania) He is #226xx. Where is KVCC with the DL2 at this point? Hes concerned that he has not received DnL2 yet.
Also, when he completed his DS260, he used a new email address (where he got the confirmation after completion), because couldn’t get access to the initial email address he used when he applied last year. Does he need to notify KVCC separately for the email change, or would putting the new email on his DS 260 covers that?
Thank you in advance, and thank you for the help you provide to people around the world.
November 3, 2020 at 7:34 pm
He needs to learn some patience.
The email on the DS260 will be used.
November 8, 2020 at 9:03 am
Hi Brit Will the system disqualify my dvlottery application when the head of my photo is above 69%
November 8, 2020 at 11:38 pm
Not usually.
December 1, 2020 at 7:31 am
Hi Simon ,I trust you are well. I am a dv21 winner and my case number is AF27XXX , I submitted my ds260 on July 28th but since then I have not received an email requesting documents from KCC.do you think I should worry?
December 1, 2020 at 2:54 pm
No.
If you read my recent articles you would know that everyone is waiting.
January 14, 2021 at 11:16 am
Thanks Simon u teach us to be patient 👍
December 1, 2020 at 3:25 pm
Hi simon,
I sent documents to kcc including a court record For my baby before noticing that it was not needed given that the child is less than 16.
I will like to know if it may cause a disqualification of my documents.
December 4, 2020 at 11:40 am
hi simon
am DV winner from Ethiopia my case number was 2021AF21*** am submitting my ds260 i august 24 but still know am not get email from KCC for submitting document? what can i do?
December 4, 2020 at 4:56 pm
What you should do is wait to be asked for documents.
January 1, 2021 at 12:58 pm
You are the best information provider. I have insufficient words to express your polite
January 7, 2021 at 8:28 pm
hello! i’ve submitted my ds260 form in june of 2020. 3 days after i found out i was selected for further processing. i havent heard anything yet or received my 2nl. however, i started to get worried thinking that along with my ds260 form, i was meant to submit my documents to the kcc. i read that i would only need to fill and submit my ds260 form and bring those documents to the embassy appointment. but then i read kcc would need to process these documents in order to give me a date. so im unsure of whether i need to send in documents to kcc in order to receive an embassy date. please let me know. id really appreciate it
January 7, 2021 at 11:01 pm
Case number?
January 20, 2021 at 4:40 pm
Hi Simon, first of all thank you for all your amazing advices. I live in Cuba and unfortunately we don’t have any US embassy or consulate, so my interview will be appointed at another country, in this case Guyana. All my documents (birth certificate etc.) are in Spanish, but Guyana official language is English. Do I have to bring a certified translation my documents to my interview in Guyana or is it ok if my documents are all in Spanish? Thank you.
January 20, 2021 at 5:10 pm
You will need translations.
January 21, 2021 at 9:14 am
Good day mr. Simon, please I want to know if last year dv entry will be still be held on
January 21, 2021 at 12:12 pm
The results will be announced in May as usual.
January 21, 2021 at 10:50 pm
Hello Simon
Please can I get your email address I want to talk to you about something
January 21, 2021 at 11:26 pm
I only answer questions via email if it is absolutely necessary to remain private. So you can email me on britsimon3 at gmail, but only expect an answer if the question could not have been asked publicly.
February 4, 2021 at 7:11 am
Hi Brit,
I have one question for you. I am a winner of the DV2021 and when I was filling the dv form, I mistakenly used passport number of the expired one, while I had and used the valid passport dates. Does this disqualify me from the visa?
February 4, 2021 at 3:32 pm
I don’t know for sure how they will handle such a case.
February 5, 2021 at 7:36 pm
Good evening brit, i thinking a lot about dv lottery 2021. And i verry scaring, lottery not will be censel this year? Embassy’s reopen? Kcc scedule interview appoitments, what will be, i’m interested your anluze about this.
February 5, 2021 at 7:53 pm
They won’t cancel the lottery as such – but we don’t know when interviews will start. We have to wait and see.
February 5, 2021 at 7:59 pm
Good day Mr Simon .i just want to ask when is the next court case about dv 2020 winner who already had visas
February 5, 2021 at 8:19 pm
There are no hearings cheduled – but Judges decisions are expected soon in the Anunciato and Gomez cases.
February 16, 2021 at 8:03 pm
Good day sir.
I thought it was mentioned last week that there was going to be a hearing on the 18th of February? May God really help us be fore these visas expire
February 17, 2021 at 5:38 am
Yes that is correct.
February 5, 2021 at 8:11 pm
Mr biden really disappointed us never you trust any one who want to stand for any election.all his promise he make from day 1. He will remove the travel ban .my visa will expire by march 14th and the ban will end of 31th march.if i need to renew the visa again meaning i will need to do the medical again for the third time and pay another visa fee again O my God have mercy on me
February 16, 2021 at 3:24 pm
May God bless you and have mercy on you. You are lucky to have won the lottery and got visa issued out of 19 million applicants. But unfortunately we are fighting this Chinese Virus and many people across the world in general and US in particular have jobs and loved ones. As President of the United States, his priority is to protect US citizens and residents from this pandemic, and other terrorist attacks. So don’t worry, your health and wellness is top priority than travel ban.
Good luck and God bless you
February 14, 2021 at 6:58 pm
hi Brit
wanted to know if the dv Programme is done every year and incase i have won how long does it take from interview and my flight
February 15, 2021 at 7:14 pm
Yes, every year – it takes at least 1 to 2 years.
February 16, 2021 at 7:54 am
GOOD Morning Mr i am benedict from cameroon dv 2020 winner my visa was issus September 2020 and it will soon expired by 14th of march..i wish a video the lawyer make that we need to contact the embassy for extension .i do not seen any form to fill , please can you help me and explained it well to me .thanks for all your time
February 17, 2021 at 4:40 am
Wait for a few days so I can give accurate information.
March 1, 2021 at 7:29 pm
Yaounde embassy are now confirming the recent good news.
https://www.facebook.com/yaounde.usembassy
February 16, 2021 at 5:20 pm
What’s going on with Anunciato’s case? I hear that everyone is saying that there should be an answer soon, but it’s been 2 weeks and still nothing…
February 17, 2021 at 4:54 am
Still waiting for the Judge.
February 18, 2021 at 4:17 pm
Dear Simon,
I have been recently requested by KCC to submit supporting documents for my DV application. I have submitted all the required documents via email. After reviewing my documents, KCC has informed me that they are additional documents that I have to submit to them in order to further process my application. From their email, however, it was not clear to me the kinds of documents they are looking for. I have contacted them but they did not get back to me yet.
I have submitted copies of passport, police report (from current country of residence) birth and marriage certificates. When I read again the list of required documents, it seems to me that I have to submit a police report from all the countries I have ever lived for over 12 months after the age of 16. In other words, do I have to submit additional police report from my country of nationality where I lived over 10 years after the age of 16? Is that correct?
Your response is always greatly appreciated!
Mame
February 19, 2021 at 3:50 am
Yes. Be sure to follow the instructions.
February 19, 2021 at 11:26 am
Hi Dear Muhammed, I know that I should not ask you this question but for the sake of my DV case ,I am a bit worried as since I submitted my DS260 KCC never came back to me requesting for supporting doc. My case number is 2021AF27XXX, I would like to know if your case number is below or above 2021AF20XXX?this will help me guess when KCC could request me for those doc as well .I would appreciate you answer me .Thank you
February 19, 2021 at 11:50 am
My case number is smaller than your and it is current.
March 9, 2021 at 8:24 am
hi @Brit Simon how are u? i wish every thing is good with u and Ur families
. i follow u on your YouTube channel and i appreciate what u doing so much respect for that and here is the problem i face am lucky in DV 2021 and my case number is AF10xxx am not yet filled the DS-260 (failed to Fill DS-260) Form of the reason I don’t know. I enter the correct Birth date, month, year and also the conformation, case number. The DS FORM responds me your case number is unavailable how this error comes. My case number is correct I did not know what happen. I send to KCC many times but they did not tell me what the problem is Please help me am in trouble I did not want to loss this opportunity please any one help me how this problem happens and how it solves? waiting with full hope Brit Simon i Know u are a man of solution for problems. give the direction possibility how this problem can happen and what shall i do then?
thanks
March 10, 2021 at 2:48 am
http://britsimonsays.com/dv2021-basic-questions/
March 13, 2021 at 6:57 pm
Hi Everyone,
This question may be more directed to Ethiopian DV 2021 winners. My case number is current and I have submitted all my document except a police report from my home country. Currently, I live outside of Ethiopia. I requested a police certificate from Ethiopia but I have been told that I have to provide a supporting letter to get a police clearance report. I would like to know the experience of other Ethiopian DV winners how they able to get this report and what kind of letter do they provide to the Federal police authority. Any advise will be greatly appreciated!
Best,
Mame
March 13, 2021 at 8:26 pm
Hi Brit …. my brother has a child from pervious marriage and He applied for dv 2022 for him & his new wife ….. in his application & the new wife application He added his child …. it is true or no
Best regards
March 15, 2021 at 1:20 am
He was required to list the child on his entry – I hope he did that. If he didn’t he would be disqualified.
He and he wife should list the child on their DS260’s also.
March 17, 2021 at 4:47 am
Thanks Simon. Is it correct to add his child for the new wife application .
March 20, 2021 at 12:02 am
Hello simon. I’m a winner in dv21. Morocco. With this pace and giving dates. We became pessimistic. What are your expectations. And you think they’re up to 20k?
March 20, 2021 at 4:12 am
I don’t have predictions.
March 22, 2021 at 12:23 pm
Hi Simon,
I really appreciate your guidance and dedication in helping people with the DV Process. I’m a DV2021 selectee from Africa (Ethiopia) and my spouse has been living in China for more than 3 years for postgraduate study. He returned home due to a pandemic (he did not complete his study, hence didn’t take his police certificate), and can not return back to china yet. However, he is supposed to submit a police certificate from China. Please I need your suggestion, if it affects my visa process.
Many thanks for your time.
March 24, 2021 at 5:06 am
So what is the question?
March 26, 2021 at 6:03 pm
Hi Brit Simon,
I hope all is well!
I am a selectee in the DV2021 lottery (case number EU16xxx), and I received the email from KCC requesting supporting documents a couple of months ago.
There is one thing that it’s a little unclear to me whether or not I need to submit a police record/certificate from the United States.
I had an F1 visa from January 2015 – January 2021, and according to the information written in the email for supporting documents, one is required to submit police records/certificate from all countries that you have lived in for 12 months or more. What doesn’t say in the email, but on the travel.state.gov-website is that “Present and former residents of the United States should NOT obtain any police certificates covering their residence in the United States.”.
Can you please help me clarify if I need to submit a police record/certificate from the United States or not? I have never been arrested or committed any crimes.
Just in case I have filed a FD-258 to DoJ, but it will take 2-6 weeks until they will get back to me, so if a police certificate from the US is not needed in my case, then I would wanna go ahead and submit all other supporting documents asap.
Thank you so much in advance!
March 27, 2021 at 7:59 pm
No police certs for the USA. That is crystal clear in the instructions – you need to read the instructions.
March 31, 2021 at 1:38 am
Hello Brit,
In August 2020 I received an email from KCC that all my documentation required was submitted successfully, and an interview is ready to be scheduled when my case number is updated. I have not received from them another notification, should I have to email them or still waiting?
( DV2021 winner ,USA Embassy Bogotá )
April 1, 2021 at 3:27 am
Are you current? Is your embassy performing DV interviews?
April 7, 2021 at 1:48 am
Hi btite good evening, u gave one question about required supprting documents. Need send kcc military record to with another documnts or can we take for interview in embassy.
April 7, 2021 at 3:38 am
There are some documents that KCC expect. Military record is one of those.
April 7, 2021 at 3:32 pm
Hiii! GM! My number is in the bulletin and I haven’t received any email with the interview date and requesting any documents. I already filled the DS 260. I’m a bit worry. I sent a email to kcc but I haven’t received any response. I’m form Argentina. Could you please help me !!! Thanks
April 7, 2021 at 4:37 pm
Send your documents!
April 7, 2021 at 5:39 pm
Hi brit again it’s me with my question. I send to kcc my required suporting documents with out military record august 2020 and they recived me mail september, congratulations! Our record indicate that you have submited all documentation required by the kentuky consular center and are ready to be sceduled for interview when your case number becoms current. I am woring what happen why they not send me 2ND letter if i see in your xarthius one number after my case chenged status from camplated to transit. And my is again out in may interviews. You think they not send me 2nd because i’m not send them military record.? I ask kcc 3 weeks ego my case sratus, they answer me we can’t find your documentations. I send them again April 18 documents, they ansver after 10 minuts we recived you documents, for process 3-6 weeks. Thet mails is automat reply or personal for my cese. And what i need do send them again documents or hold mor 2weeks? Pleas ansver me a soon as shortly.
April 7, 2021 at 6:02 pm
Be patient.
April 7, 2021 at 5:42 pm
I am from EU region and my case number us 2021EU32**
April 7, 2021 at 6:03 pm
Is your embassy affected by the Schengen ban?
April 7, 2021 at 6:00 pm
When go in visa check status, my electronic aplication status is: Immigrant visa aplication AT NVC.
April 7, 2021 at 7:33 pm
No not effected. In my country from 17 febtuary started interviews for immigration and dv loterry cases.