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.
February 16, 2022 at 4:31 pm
Simons I was for the Fiscal Year 2022 with a case number AF22XXX and filled and submitted my D-260 on 16th September, 2021.
Is it prudent to send all my documents to KCC or due to the Pandemic there is a general delay in the process?
February 17, 2022 at 1:21 pm
They do not require the documents to be sent to KCC now.
June 10, 2022 at 9:43 am
Hi Simon, I am a 2022 dv winner. Can a retired person in USA sponsor for me. Kindly reply
June 10, 2022 at 10:13 pm
If their income is sufficient, then possibly, yes.
February 17, 2022 at 12:17 pm
Hi Brit,
I was selected for green card lottery for 2022 EU 24*** while in the US. I had to make changes on my DS260 last year and I was not able to save the changes, but I also got married to an US citizen. Now, my number is current and I’m not sure if I should apply for an adjustment of status based on marriage or diversity. What do you think?
February 17, 2022 at 2:00 pm
I can’t decide for you.
March 4, 2022 at 7:50 pm
Hi Simon I had one confusion please tell me actually iam Afghan dv lottery winner 2022 but I had one illegal immigration from iran to Turkey in my passport there’s no exit stamp of Iran because I went illegally to Turkey then after 3 months I got deported from Turkey but I disclosed it in my ds-260 form so what you think this action or this illegal immigration crime would reject my dv case or it will ignored by officer is this important for officers?
March 6, 2022 at 5:34 pm
If it appears on the police report they might be concerned.
March 20, 2022 at 12:41 pm
Hi Simon!
My CN 2022AF16*** ( Egypt)
Currently I’m living in Dubai, but I have selected Cairo for an interview in DS260, now my question is if my case number not issue in visa bulletin for Egypt I mean they stop before to reach my number, can I transfer to Abu Dhabi to continue processing my case.
Thank you
March 20, 2022 at 9:05 pm
Even if you transfer you are not current. But yes, if you can transfer, do that since Cairo is not working well.
April 14, 2022 at 10:53 pm
Hi Simon, I have submitted my DS260 awaiting visa appointment in Sydney. Case number in the 2000’s so hasn’t been reached yet. While I wait, do you recommend I transfer to Auckland for my interview as it sounds like Sydney is not working well either?
April 16, 2022 at 7:24 pm
If you have a way to transfer there, yes that would be wise. Auckland may refuse the transfer (you can ask them) BUT Suva is helping some Aussies – try them perhaps.
April 13, 2022 at 5:32 am
Simons I was for the Fiscal Year 2022 with a case number AF18156 and filled and submitted my D-260 on October 2021. I have not yet been scheduled I don’t know why .
April 16, 2022 at 6:37 pm
Many people are not being scheduled. It depends a lot on which embassy you are at. If you are at a good embassy you have a chance. If not, well you may have no chance.
April 15, 2022 at 3:58 am
Hi Sir,
I mistakenly did the police clearance for 2years instead of 6years of staying. Im planning to redo another police clearance but as im waiting for the email interview from kcc. In case the police clearance delays and my interview is happening, wil the 2years police clearance will be acceptable?
April 16, 2022 at 7:24 pm
I don’t know.
April 17, 2022 at 11:18 am
It will be accepted I believe that should not poss a problem
April 21, 2022 at 4:21 pm
Hello brit! i am dv 2022 AF56xxx. i attend interview on 24th feb. 2022 i was congatulated by the consul who interview and told me they will contact me when my case is ready. In march i recieved an email that my case is delay. My visa status on the CEAC website is showing ready since then. Is they any issue that might cause this?
April 24, 2022 at 11:37 pm
I don’t know.
April 21, 2022 at 9:34 pm
Simon kcc scheduled me interview 3 jun, I want to reassign my case to another embassy bc I can’t attend for family reason at that country so how many days probably it will take to reschedule my interview at the new embassy, will they schedule later or 3 Jun is there to attend thanks for your humble attitude.
April 24, 2022 at 11:38 pm
Changing to another embassy could add delay and risk.
April 26, 2022 at 9:08 am
Hi sir,
Been in India, 2010 to 2014 then went back for a year of 2015, then came back in india for for 2years 2016 to 2017
On my police clearance its only mentioned 2016 to 2017
Will this be an issue during the interview?
April 28, 2022 at 4:42 am
It depends on standards in that country – so I don’t know.
April 27, 2022 at 9:43 am
Hi Simon,
Greetings!
My case is AF42XXX and case when current since April and summitted DS-260 in JUNE. But have not been scheduled for interview. is it advisable to change my embassy now due to the fact that my home country is already scheduling interviews for cases with AF63XXX numbers?
April 28, 2022 at 5:03 am
I cannot advise you based on such vague details, and even with more detail you would need to make any decisions for yourself.
May 1, 2022 at 1:10 pm
Hi Simon,
Greetings!
My case number is current in May, I submitted my DS-260 on jully 2021, but still didn’t received any email regarding interview, what should I do? Thank you.
May 2, 2022 at 4:03 am
Cross your fingers, and email KCC
May 3, 2022 at 8:41 am
Hi Simon,
I am scheduled for my interview this coming month and the embassy had requested an i134 form be filled, but there has been a delay with my sponsor as they still haven’t finished filing their taxes. To be on the safe side wanted to know how much I should have in my bank account?
Thank you for your help
May 3, 2022 at 3:59 pm
There is no precise amount of savings that is considered a “safe” amount, but a minimum of $10,000 per person is about what you should be thinking.
May 8, 2022 at 9:06 am
Hi! sir
In Asia up to which number,case number has reached?
My case number is AS0028000. Do you think my Interview will be schedule in this month (May) ?
May 8, 2022 at 4:51 pm
I cannot guess what will happen in your case.
May 10, 2022 at 8:45 pm
Hi Simon, I’m Case number Af38k submitted Ds260 in August but no notification yet I don’t know why. I’m dam worried
May 10, 2022 at 11:39 pm
Because everything is a mess. Lots of people will miss out in DV2022. It mostly depends on your embassy and how well they are working compared to their backlog.
May 11, 2022 at 9:19 am
What does it mean when trying to access DS-260 and it says Your request cannot be processed at this time.
May 11, 2022 at 2:10 pm
https://youtu.be/NYtq7T2tiYk
May 14, 2022 at 11:01 am
Hi , I was born in Germany but have 2 nationalities, Australian and German (one parent for each) but have lived in Australia since 6 months of age. I applied to the OC region lottery and won (I didn’t know about the where you are born criteria ). Am I now ineligible ?
May 15, 2022 at 8:26 pm
Yes you are ineligible UNLESS you were married to an Australian at the time of entry. By applying in OC region you massively increased your chance of selection, without justification, and the rules about that are inflexible.
May 15, 2022 at 9:22 pm
Sir, in the Ds260 where we should mention all the educational institutions I have added the university degree ( bachelor) but I did not mentioned any this thing regarding the high school..then I submitted it, is this worth unlocking and update?
May 18, 2022 at 6:35 pm
If you are a DV2023 case, yes.
May 18, 2022 at 7:41 pm
Yes, dv 2023, If I request to unlock the Ds260, are they replying whin days for dv 2023?
May 19, 2022 at 4:54 am
The inbox is probably filling up rapidly so be patient.
May 15, 2022 at 10:25 pm
hi simon
i applied with no passport for my data entry dv lottery , and i choice i can’t find pasport.
I won Dv-lottery2023 for further processing .
and now i took a new passport , did I apply that new pass to my DS-260 .
what should i do sir ,
is it possible to worry my interview.
May 18, 2022 at 6:36 pm
The requirement to use a passport was blocked, so you can proceed.
May 16, 2022 at 7:09 am
Hi Simon,
I am a selectee for the FY 2023 from Iraq and my CN is 2023AS00025xxx. After submitting my DS-260 a week ago, I have sent a request to KCC to reassign my interview to Amman since the embassy in Baghdad, Iraq is not processing applications now.
I just want to know if I have a good chance to be scheduled for interview and if there is anything that I can do now.
May 18, 2022 at 7:34 pm
You simply need to wait. It’s going to be a long time waiting.
May 18, 2022 at 1:42 pm
Hi Brit,
I am working as a freelance developer on upwork bidding on different projects for the past two years. Should I list it as a work experience on DS-260? What can I show them if they ask me for work experience? The only thing I can get from upwork is my contract history. Can I use the screenshot or print out from the page containing my previous works and clients review as an evidence of my work experience?
May 19, 2022 at 4:44 am
That sounds like a part time thing. If so, don’t list it unless the income is sufficient for complete living expenses.
May 23, 2022 at 11:54 am
Hello sir , i am one of the dv 23 winners and after submitting my ds-260 the kcc ask not to send any documents , so shall we send it to save some time or stick with this instructions ,because many of experts advise to submitt the documents but i found it silly not to stick with KCC instructions at the confirmation email .if there is any updates about the documents please let us all know we trust you .thanks (btw my case is AF40k from Egypt ,, hopefully you have some good news for us
May 24, 2022 at 12:18 pm
https://youtu.be/XYmaOikEZJo
May 28, 2022 at 5:51 am
Dear Brit thanks for making the procedure easier for us, I am DV2023 selectee and curious to know is my case number high, for EU region 14XXX?
June 1, 2022 at 5:27 pm
Not high, although it is too early to know much about case numbers for DV2023.
June 17, 2022 at 10:46 am
Hey Brit!
I’m awaiting scheduling of my interview for DV lotto in country (US) and my passport is expired/invalid as I await renewed passport to come through.
With long passport delays I’m concerned the interview will come before the new passport
Can you proceed with DV interview without a current passport?
June 18, 2022 at 7:14 pm
Yes, but you only have until the end of the fiscal year.
June 18, 2022 at 5:51 am
Dear Mr. Simon, Thank you so much for explaining about new I 134 which is effective from this month. I still have one question about the beneficiary’s income. I am eligible to get my pension. Don’t I have to list it? The problem is exact amount is calculated only at the time of resignation. In addition the Employee benefits and gratuity is calculated, and the statements are there for the most recent tax year (2021). And again, I have a land property, which is already valued. Listing these will be an advantage or disadvantage? What is your opinion please? I am asking, although I have a sponsor, I also have a derivative – a F1 student (though aged out now whom I financially support). I appreciate if you could give me your valuable view on this. Thank you and God Bless you.
June 18, 2022 at 7:23 pm
The video makes it clear that listing additional things simply increases the amount of documentation needed, so use some common sense.
June 19, 2022 at 4:46 am
Thank you so much Mr. Simon. I specifically ask that question because of my derivative is an F-1 and I am the one who is currently financing him while being in my country. As you explained, I understand that he should be listed in the part 2-question 17 and I was thinking that might raise concerns whether the Sponsor would undertake financing an undergraduate too who is a F-1 international undergraduate student. Also, he will not be eligible for visa by the time of my interview since he already passed the CSPA period too. Thanks for your wise advise, I will leave it blank and follow your advice. I am grateful to you. God bless you.
June 19, 2022 at 9:22 pm
I am a resident physician in J1 visa (Valid) and I came to know that I have been selected in DV Lottery Diversity Visa this year 2023. I want to know how I will start with my application .
Thanks for your consideration
June 20, 2022 at 6:46 pm
First, you need to consider how you will process your case. CP or AOS. I suggest you click on the link above that is a guide.