This post is intended to inform the DV2018 selectees with information about the lottery. It will be a long post, so take your time and read it well if you want to understand the lottery process a little better.
As expected, the DV2018 selectee numbers have been published in the latest visa bulletin. So – if you are interested, you can see how many people have been selected in each country. The selectee number includes derivatives (family) who are included on the principal selectees case. The global and regional quotas (the 50,000 Green Cards available) also includes derivatives – so a family of 5 takes 5 out of the 50,000.
In the visa bulletin we have several important pieces of information. First the number of entries – nearly 15 million entries (23 million people including family). That is the highest entry count I have seen, so if you were selected you have been very lucky. Then we have the selectee counts per country and the total for global selectees – 115,968. So – 115,968 people were selected from 23 million people – an average of 1 in 200.
Countries do not get individual quotas either in the draw, or as cases are approved. So – some countries have less selectees because there were a lower number of entries. The draw is random within each region – entries from some countries are not given preference over other countries. There is however a rule that states that no single country can take more than 7% of the global visa count. So that means no one country can receive more than (approximately) 3500 visas. That is a MAXIMUM number, not an allocation. Realistically, the only countries that have a likely chance of hitting that limit is Nepal and Egypt. Both those countries have high selectee counts AND a high approval rate. Other countries could have just as many selectees, but will not have such a high approval rate. It is for that reason that Nepal and Egypt will probably have a limit in place in the final VB of DV2017 – because at some point, KCC predict the 7% limit will be hit, so they stop inviting selectees to interview. I do not know where that number will end for DV2017 or DV2018 – so if anyone asks, they will get the “wait and see” answer.
Some countries have been “limited” in the draw already. So for example, Ghana has probably had far more than 1.5 million entries – probably over 2 million people including family members. However we can see they “only” received 3549 selectees (whereas they should have had around 10,000 selectees). Other countries show the same effect. These countries are Ghana, DR Congo, Ethiopia, Egypt, Nepal, Iran, Russia, Uzbekistan and Ukraine, and most likely Liberia and Cameroon. This shows that the draw process is limiting the number of cases or selectees that any one country can receive. The limit is around 4500 selectees, or about 3000 distinct cases. Countries limited in this way have all their selectees concentrated in lower case numbers. At some point the selection process hits the 4500selectee/3000 cases limit and stops selecting people from those countries. So – it will not be a surprise to find that, for example Ghana cases are all in the first 15,000/20000 case numbers. Once the country is stopped, the remaining cases for that country create “holes” which is a case number being skipped. I have explained this in several posts before – but this post explains the draw process and holes well. You will notice in that article that disqualified cases also create holes.
Where can I see the selectee numbers?
The visa bulletin that gives the per country selectee count can be seen here.
The regional selectee count is as follows (with DV2017 / DV2016 numbers for comparison).
AF – 49392 (38500 / 45034)
EU – 41706 (28500 / 27011)
AS – 15997 (13499 / 15002)
OC – 3863 (1450 / 1500)
SA – 4995 (1954 / 3000)
NA – 15
Total – 115,968
Why are there more selectees than visas available?
The government have determined to make around 50,000 Green Cards available through this program, and while they are not obliged to issue them all, they want to issue as many as possible. They know they have to select more people than they have spaces. This is because of the following:
- Some people won’t respond or pursue their opportunity.
- Some will submit their forms but not attend the interview.
- Some will attend the interview but be refused.
- Some will attend the interview and be placed on AP, but then not be able to get cleared before the end of the year.
So – KCC over select, having decided that is the best way to use all the available Green Cards. However, estimating how many “extra people” to select is difficult. Sometimes they get it right, sometimes they don’t. This year, I believe they have selected too many people – and that means some people will miss out).
Why are there more selectees this year?
Each year USCIS (represented by KCC) decide how many selectees to announce. We have seen wild fluctuations in how many people they invite. Recent years have been like this:
- DV2013 – 105k
- DV2014 – 140k
- DV2015 – 125k (First year of electronic application form DS260)
- DV2016 – 91k
- DV2017 – 83k (plus second draw I estimate around 10k)
- DV2018 – 116k
The “ideal” number of selectees seems to be about 100k. However, we seem to be on a 2 year swing pattern. Two years the over select, then two years they under select and so on. DV2018 is a return to over selection after two calm years. Over selected years are stressful, because some people have to wait the whole year wondering whether they will get interviewed or not. I understand that feeling – I was in DV2014 – the most over selected year I know of. So – there was a lot of nervousness for many people and I remember that feeling well.
Will DV2018 go current?
No. Not all regions at least, and possibly no regions.
When we see current for a region it means there are more than enough visas remaining for remaining cases. So – everyone in a region that is current, can get an interview (except if the country is numerically stopped in the VB (Visa Bulletin) as has been the case in some years).
DV2016 and DV2017 went current because they had a low number of selectees. DV2018 is clearly different, and more like DV2015. I am certain that some regions cannot go current. I haven’t had time to work on numbers and I prefer to not predict final numbers these days, but some regions are obviously over selected. OC for instance is massively over selected – with case numbers up to OC26XX. In DV2015 the highest OC case number to get interviewed was 1489. So – there is obviously many OC cases that won’t be getting a chance for an interview.
SA also looks over selected, even with the additional increase in quota.
Other regions are less easy to judge – partly because I don’t have the highest case numbers. Over the next few days I will use previous years data to try and confirm the highest case numbers selected – but at this point all I can say is that there must be some risk for AS, EU and AF regions highest case numbers. Now – I know I am going to be flooded by people asking “am I safe” – so let me say this. There is NO POINT in worrying or asking me if you are safe if your numbers are below these numbers.
AF45XXX (Egypt may have a cutoff)
EU37XXX (UPDATE after CEAC data available – this number seems to high to be safe. Later analysis shows the “risk zone” could start as early as 33XXX)
AS8XXX (Nepal could be considered safe below AS7000)
OC13XX
SA15XX
Those numbers are conservative numbers that I consider safe without much risk at all. It does not mean the cutoffs won’t be higher than those numbers, but if your number is above those numbers you might be at some risk. However, I don’t have a crystal ball and whilst I can calculate rough numbers based on historical information, I am not in a position to give accurate predictions. So – if you ask me for predictions, I will simply answer “wait and see”. If you ask me multiple times, you will find that I ignore you. So please – try and respect my time by reading the information I am providing here and accept that we have a long time (about 1 year) before we know how DV2018 will end.
As best as I can tell, through people reporting their case numbers to me and calculation based on this years selectee counts the maximum case numbers for selectees this year are in these ranges.
AF – Reported early 50,000 range, but I calculated the highest numbers should be at least 60,000.
EU – Reported early 40,000 range, but I calculated the highest numbers should be around 45000.
AS – Reported 13XXX – and that seems a bit low for the selectee numbers released.
OC – Reported 26XX – and that seems about right for the selectee numbers released.
SA – Reported 25XX, but I calculated the highest numbers should be around 3000.
Will there be a second draw in DV2018?
No – as we can now see, they have more than enough selectees for each region – so there is no point in having a second draw.
So how many Green Cards can be given out to each region?
The DV program has 55,000 visas allocated each year. However, the NACARA program is given up to 5,000 of those visas, so we actually can see a number of visas awarded between 50,000 and 55,000. In practice a busy year will see as many as 52,000 to 53,000. DV2017 won’t even see that many awarded since there are not enough selectees in that year.
The visas are allocated to each region proportionally, based on a complex formula which uses populations in each region. So – the regions can receive the following percentages. The percentage would apply to the final global number – so you can apply these percentages to 50,000, and in the end they may give slightly more in each region if the global total goes slightly above 50,000 (by using some of the visas allocated to NACARA).
AF – 43.15%
EU – 36.63%
OC – 1.58%
AS – 15.61%
SA – 3.01%
This year a new country was made eligible – Ecuador in SA region. That means SA have had a small increase in available quota. Comparing quotas to DV2015, AF has slightly higher in DV2018, EU and AS are slightly reduced and OC is unchanged.
Differences that could affect this year.
DV2017 Photos.
Every year the instructions say to use a photo less than 6 months old. However in previous years, disqualification on the grounds of an old photo was rare because it was hard to p[rove the photo was old. However, in DV2018 instruction there was a new instruction that said “Submitting the same photograph that was submitted with last year’s entry (DV-2017) will result in disqualification.” Of course some people choose to not read the instructions or do read them but ignore them. So – I know we have lots of selectees that have re-used DV2017 photos. Theoretically, those entries could have been disqualified before results were announced, but they weren’t. So – there could be a directive to the embassies to disqualify those case, OR they might leave that up to the discretion of the embassy/CO. At this point, we have no idea how that will be handled – the COs may disqualify cases for that reason, or they may just ignore that instruction. But if cases are disqualified for that reason that could mean higher case numbers get a chance.
The Trump “Administration”
Trump has already clumsily tried to interfere with immigration matters since his term began. The “travel bans” are currently suspended by the courts, but the government could appeal, they might win (I don’t think so, but possible) or they could try to implement some other sort of ban. We just don’t know. Trying to predict what Trump will do is like trying to predict what a donkey will do next. The “donkey” probably has no idea himself. However, he could have issued orders to immigration officials to be more stringent in background checks. That would slow processing, particularly on AP cases. So – this is a factor that could affect some regions (AF and AS).
Agents.
There has been a staggering increase in entries in recent years. DV2015 had 14 million entries and derivatives, and by DV2018 that number has risen to 24 million. I know agents have been more active in several countries and have been registering people in huge numbers. In some countries the agents are honest and provide a helpful service with no ill intention. Nepal is like that. BUT in more countries agents are ruining the lottery process. They register as many people as possible, often with little regard for accuracy in the eDV entry. They then blackmail winners by withholding the winning case number details unless the person agrees to pay a large additional fee or agrees to a sham marriage. Agents like that are scumbags. I advise everyone to steer clear of them. However, when agents are involved the chances of refusal are higher. In Ghana for instance around 80% of cases will be refused at interview. This is because agents gave bad information on the entry, then people try and produce fake documents and so on. So – Ghanaian agents swamp the lottery with over 2 million entries and then reduce the chances of approval through their involvement. So – since there are so many more entries this year, I am guessing that is agent involvement and I expect some countries to experience increased refusal rates.
Why do I often answer “read the instructions”?
I get a lot of questions from people on information they should know if they had read the official instructions on how to process the case. So – when I say “read the instructions” – it means read the link provided in the 1NL – which is also here.
Other points to note:
Much of what I write is speculation based on little information. The only way to be certain of the future is to wait until the future arrives!
Some terms I may use:
Derivative rate – how many people per case number. Varies by country and region, but world average is 1.6 – meaning each case accounts for the principal winner and 0.6 of a derivative.
Derivative growth rate – Winners get married and have children during the year. That increases the derivative rate, again varies by country and region, but this can mean a significant increase in applicants. More explanation about derivative rate and growth rate here.
Density – Because of the limited countries, some countries have an increasing number of “holes” in upper number ranges. For instance, in AF region, there will only be 250 actual cases per 1000 case numbers at the highest number ranges (50,000 and above). So – the cases are less “dense”. More explanation about density here.
Non response rate – People that never submit their DS260. More explanation about response rate here.
No shows – people that submit their DS260 but don’t show up for interview.
AP – Administrative Processing. A period of waiting after interview when additional checks are made or missing documents obtained.
OK – hope that helps! If you don’t understand something above – please go back and read everything again slowly. There is LOTS of information here to understand, so it takes some time to sink in.
June 21, 2017 at 13:07
Hi,
First of all I would like to thank for your stat.
Isent a email to kcc unlock my ds 260 form 19th of monday.
i got a email from kcc.unlock my ds 260 form…15 hours ago
BUT kcc email came after 3 hours , i went immigrant visa sign in,for make my necessary changes.
but i car’t sign in it. what hapen it……pls tell me sir
June 21, 2017 at 13:36
I wish you were more clear.
Is it unlocked, you made changes and now it won’t submit? Make sure you click the selective service link on the last page before you submit.
June 21, 2017 at 15:17
no sir….i carn’t unloked yet.
immigrant visa sign in pag i gave
my Case NO – BIRTHDAY – chose, APPLICANT & ENTER THE CHARACTERS AS SHOWN , after i continue it…….. then i saw below message
{SessionTroubleshooting: New Session initialized on PostBack, potential timeout or Session resume problem (documentation).}
some time , sign in pag gave this message…..
some time sign in, but my name saw…completed…….not see re poened & i carn’t make sum necessary.
before i unlock and made sum necessary changes (2018.05.12 submitted my ds260…..after i unlocked and re submitted my ds 260 from 2018.05.17 first time.
that time also you have help me . thanks sir. pls help me again)
is this system error?
June 21, 2017 at 15:32
NO. It is your error. Restart the computer. Go into the page and do everything in one session.
June 21, 2017 at 15:46
ok thaks sir …i do it now
June 21, 2017 at 20:26
Thanks you lot sir…..
My ds 260 form I completed well. & resubmitted now.
The only one person you help to us every day…..
THANKS YOU SO MUCH SIR AGAIN …..G.B……
June 21, 2017 at 20:48
Just received my 2NL…..at long last
June 21, 2017 at 21:00
Hey Nana,
Are you a 2017 or 2018 selectee? & How exactly did you receive your 2NL?
Thanks
June 22, 2017 at 02:10
Only 2017 2nls are being sent.
June 22, 2017 at 02:25
2017 via email to check ESC site
June 22, 2017 at 06:45
Dear Sir, Thanks for your great help. As per your instructions published here, I manage to unlock my d260 and found have forgotten to mentions some important records especially my ling in Saudi Arabia for three yeas in 1990s. There were some spelling & date errors too. I mentioned and corrected everything. Will this editing be a problem? I mean for AP or delay? Thank you Sir.
June 22, 2017 at 20:38
No problem. Inaccurate information is a problem – so correcting was right.
June 23, 2017 at 10:37
Hello SIMON. I HAVE A PROBLEM MY MONTH OF BIRTH IS DIFFERENT FROM THE ONE ON MY DOCUMENTS. WE I WON I DISCOVERED THAT THE PERSON THAT HELP TO PLAY THE LOTTERY MISTAKENLY PUT MY MONTH OF BIRTH NOVEMBER IN WHICH MY ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS IS OCTOBER. WHAT SHOULD I DO PLEASE?
June 23, 2017 at 12:44
All you can do is make sure the DS260 is correct.
June 24, 2017 at 23:05
if my age 24 more chance or not selective service chance or not
June 25, 2017 at 00:23
Every male under 26 has to sign up for selective service.
June 26, 2017 at 08:51
hello Simon! thank you in advance for your consultancy and support. I’ve some issue abt the Ds 260:my case number is AF56xx
1. I filled and submit the DS 260 on May 29,2017 for dv 2018.my question is on the number of Educational background I filled only 1 that mean University degree only. I’m not included my High school educational background can it affect my process?
2. can I unlock the form via KCC to correct the above problem? if yes how?
3. my sponsor/Affidavit of support is lived in USA for around 3 years only and also unmarried can it be a problem?
thank you very much for your time and consideration.
June 26, 2017 at 14:07
1. You should have answered the questions accurately.
2. https://britsimonsays.com/faq/how-do-i-unlock-my-ds260/
3. No.
June 26, 2017 at 17:53
Hi Brit
1-To what extend is the Supreme Court decision today about the 6 panned country affect the 2018 selectee from these countries ?
2- is it impacting on the dv winners from the mentioned countries or it’s just for those who want a visit visa ?
June 26, 2017 at 22:12
Hi Brit
I’m sorry but I’m still confused,
I’m from Egypt and my case number is
2018AF12xx is that safe?
Thanks for your support
June 27, 2017 at 01:42
Yes
June 27, 2017 at 16:30
The thing that worries me the most is the Photo. First of all I forgot all my memories of the day i submitted my application to DV2018. I’m sure I didn’t submit application in DV2017. But I did for DV2015.
I’m worried because now I’m a selectee (and got a good CN) and I don’t remember anything about the photo submission nor if I actually sent the photo.
If I did (considering I was selected I’ve done that) I’m afraid I use an old photo. Much more than 6 months old. But I still look the same.
Should I be worried about that? Do I have any chance to check the photo I’ve sent in my application? Is there any chance to “update” it?
thank you
June 27, 2017 at 17:11
No you cannot update it. Old photos have always been technically against the rules – but disqualifications for old photos have been rare up to now.
June 27, 2017 at 19:29
I suppose I can’t neither check which photo I sent…
June 27, 2017 at 19:51
Correct.
July 3, 2017 at 10:49
Hi Brit..on the same note, I will copy paste a part of the above write-up for clarity please:
“Submitting the same photograph that was submitted with last year’s entry (DV-2017) will result in disqualification.”
1. Looking at this statement, does it mean only if the photo was re-used from DV 2017 or any other previous DV years?
2. For married couples, do they only dwell on the photos used by the primary applicant/selectee or even the non-winning spouse?
Thanks in advance.
July 3, 2017 at 13:53
1. DV2017. However, reusing an old photo is against the instructions anyway.
2. Primary only I imagine.
June 27, 2017 at 16:41
2018AF00014xxx is my case Number, to summit Ds-260 i am forget the date and month of my birthday so how can get ?? please help me ur website is Best Advies site in the world
June 27, 2017 at 17:09
You can try every day in the year until you find it.
June 28, 2017 at 06:28
Thank You Boss!
June 27, 2017 at 19:42
Brit, thanks for all the answers and let me ask you one more time.
I am DV-2018 winner from Ukraine with case number EU 48ХХ
I am preparing carefully my DS-260 and understand that I need more time to prepare everything accurately before submission.
If I will submit my DS-260 in July or even August this year when should I expect my interview?
Thanks!
June 27, 2017 at 19:50
Some time early next year.
June 28, 2017 at 02:43
Hi Simon
Thanks for all you support and patience for all the questions
Does it Really has some impact send the DS260 early if you have a high CN?
Thanks in advance
June 28, 2017 at 02:50
No. Your case will not be scheduled until the case number is current AND the DS260 is processed.
June 30, 2017 at 14:44
pls boss, what are some of the likely questions asked if u are single or married
June 30, 2017 at 17:06
Read the FAQ.
June 30, 2017 at 15:59
Hi Simon,
I want to ask if having interview in another country rather than your homeland has any negative effect on the approval of GC visas. I am DV2018 European selecteee, yet will have my interview in a country of South Asia which is not qualified to enter DV lottery. So, I have some doubt regarding the understanding of the people in the consulate of my host country . Do you know the procedure that they are required to follow such as consulting the consulate of my origin?
Thanks in advance
June 30, 2017 at 17:09
Yes they can consult with your “home” consulate to check education documents etc. In practice, cases like that often take more time to be approved.
July 2, 2017 at 07:59
Hi Brit,
I have read many articles on your blog and would like to thank you for your concise straight-to-the-point information.
I am actually a 2018 Dv Lottery winner and my case number is 2018AF000060** . I submitted my DS260 form on May 6, 2017.
The way I understand it, I may receive the 2NL by late August 2017 and will be interviewed in October 2017.
I understand it is impossible to make an accurate prediction, but I would like to know what you think of my analysis.
Thank you so much.
July 2, 2017 at 14:15
Probably correct.
July 2, 2017 at 15:44
One last question Brit, and I’m sorry if I may seem paranoid.
I have a university degree and a work experience of 7 years back home and one year in Qatar where I currently live. When filling up my DS260 form, in the “Work, Education, Training Information” Section, I answered “Yes” to the question:” Does this Job require at least 2 years of training, or experience”. Although the three job I’ve had all require a university degree and a certain amount of experience, I realize now I may have checked “Yes” partly so as to strike a good impression.
My question is: Would you advice me to unlock my DS260 and rectify my answer?
Thank you
July 3, 2017 at 14:43
No need. It won’t matter.
July 2, 2017 at 13:18
hello simon . Please i want to remind me my first email using in my entry to retreive my confirmation number
i have my case number .can kcc help me to remind it ?
My first entry was aplicated by my oncle but died in january . so i give me before my case number before with all informatio password etc . but i lose ma confirmation on my computer
can kcc help me to remind my first email of entry ? .
how to write them For this request ?
HELP ME PLEASE
July 2, 2017 at 13:59
I don’t think they will give you that.
July 4, 2017 at 14:38
HI BRIT, MY CASE NUMBER IS 2018AF000077XX. CAN I HAVE MY INTERVIEW LATE AUGUST TO OCTOBER? OR WHAT DO YOU THING?
July 4, 2017 at 15:02
NO DV2018 interviews will happen before October.
https://britsimonsays.com/DV2018-basic-questions
July 5, 2017 at 20:22
Hello brit,i have one question ,e.i after i have joined university i have changed my high school name officially & i have that document.and my high school document’s name and my universities degree’s name was different,so is it affects me? thanks for your help!
July 5, 2017 at 22:09
No problem.
July 5, 2017 at 23:11
I have a problem when I want to submit my ds 260 : case number does not match….
Can you help me ….thanks
July 6, 2017 at 23:01
Your answer is here:
https://britsimonsays.com/ask-questions/comment-page-97/#comment-68704
July 6, 2017 at 21:08
When a bridegroom fills his Dv-Entry, he be asked for the number of child of his spouse?
July 6, 2017 at 22:39
Bridegroom status is prior to marriage – so before marriage, that question is not important. For your situation, my understanding is that you were married before the eDV entry. So, you entered as individuals, listing each other as spouses. Correct?
July 6, 2017 at 22:58
Hello Dear friend!
In fact, on October 05th, 2016, the first day when we played the E-DV we were only two ( my wife and I), and because the child was not present, I left my wife play alone (of course, she indicated “married ” and we sent our two photos, but we did not send that of the child, because she was there). Then, she esteemed to tell the truth by mentioning ” 0 Child ” because she has no children, even if it is very true that I have a child who lives with us, but she has born no child till now.
Approximately 3 in 4 days later, we played this time at three with all the required informations (“married”, three photos, ” 1 child “). So this aspect shows that we played separately.
On May, 2017, my wife was preselected , and in the filling of our DS-260, we wish to continue to tell the truth, ” 0 child ” from her side, ” 1 child ” from my side.
To maximize her chance to have the DV-visa, we have the intention to indicate in filling DS-260, that only my wife will travel to the USA, not the husband, nor the child, Considering that she did a mistake on E-DV, for she did not mention the stepchild as ” 1 child ” By this way, could she be lucky to obtain her Green Card? What do you think of it, please?
Hope to read you soon.
Thanks!
July 6, 2017 at 23:05
OK – with that extra detail she is 100% certain to be disqualified. She CANNOT deny she had a stepchild. The stepchild should have been listed. THere is NO FIX for this.
July 7, 2017 at 08:15
Another year, another chance!
Thanks a lot Dear BritSimon!
July 7, 2017 at 14:48
Hello,
Thank you for your info..
My name is Vika and I am from Ukraine,
I am 2018 winner, my number is EU000071**
I did submit my DS260 form on May 10-12,
Can you please tell me what is approximate date for my interview?
Thank you
July 7, 2017 at 23:58
britsimonsays.com/DV2018-basic-questions
July 8, 2017 at 21:33
Hi sir
my sister won the 2018 dv with the finance but the guy has refuse to marry her and the guy is principal applicant what can she do ,is there a chance for the boy to have the visa if he marry another girl. Thank
July 9, 2017 at 21:31
Obviously not. Think about it!
July 9, 2017 at 22:51
Hi Simon.. Im a winner of the 2018 lottery visa.but i havent submit my ds 260 form.my case number is 2018AF00008XXX.pls i havnt submit my ds260 online.bcs im currently not in my home country. And im planning of submitting it by 20th july wen i will b back to my home country. Hope i aint too late fr submission before then
July 10, 2017 at 06:30
I hid your exact case number.
That won’t be too late.
July 11, 2017 at 06:03
Hi, I have a question about Cut-offs in Visa bulletins. In March bulletin (DV2017) the cut off Case Number was 22100 for Europe without no exception column. In June all was Current for Europe region without no exception column also.
But cut-offs which will apply for August there is an Except column for Uzbekisyan. Except: Uzbekistan :13300. I wonder the meaning of this information. After 22100 is current without no exception for Europe, why now there is an exception for Uzbekistan 13300.
Thank you,
July 11, 2017 at 06:25
THey found they needed to introduce a limit for Uzbekistan, probably because it was getting near the 7% limit.
July 11, 2017 at 07:48
Thanks for reply,
It is strange that after 22100, a limit has occured. Aren’t there any selectees in Uzbekistans with case number greater then 13300 till 22000s.
July 11, 2017 at 08:31
It isn’t that strange and has happened before – it is described on every VB that it is a possibility.
July 12, 2017 at 08:14
i have case number AF 70*** and the number of selectees this year is 49***. how to they give out numbers.
July 12, 2017 at 08:17
Read the article above – it answers your question.
July 12, 2017 at 09:12
What your full case number? Just curious…am a 2018AF selectee. Is it 2018AF00070*** or 2018AF000070***
July 12, 2017 at 09:49
2018AF00070*** what about you
July 12, 2017 at 10:02
Mine is 2018AF51***…
July 12, 2017 at 10:09
2018AF00051***
July 12, 2017 at 11:52
that number iko poa. Afadhali wewe.
July 12, 2017 at 15:58
Have faith…you will make it Gilbert. Tuma email I will talk to u.
July 13, 2017 at 04:33
[email protected]
July 12, 2017 at 18:44
Hello Brit
my passport was stolen today,I am dv2018 winner,I already submitted my DS260,in the coming day I will have to make new passport,what should I do? I wait till I get the new passport and unlock the DS260 to write my new passport , will that cause a problem,or cause disqualifying
Please,your advice
July 12, 2017 at 19:27
Replace the passport, then unlock the DS260 and update it.
July 12, 2017 at 19:41
Thanks for your quick reply
July 13, 2017 at 05:59
hi simon!
In ds 260 form,i filled only my highest education University degree only.
I didn’t filled my high school degree .
So , my filled information is completed?
i would have to worried?
July 13, 2017 at 07:10
You should have entered all your education since about age 12. If you are no already scheduled, I suggest you unlock and correct it.
July 13, 2017 at 08:05
is it big problem if i filled only my highest education (Bachelor degree) & didn’t filled my high school passed certificate?
July 13, 2017 at 08:15
It is not what the form asked for, so it is wrong. Fix it.
July 16, 2017 at 18:46
Dear Simon,I wanna to bless you 1st.really God bless your life.then I’m the winner of Dv 2018,My case number is AF77XX,
1.Is this case number is safe?
2.While filled ds 260, I filled that Vocational course,b/se I have 6yr experiance of diploma and 10th complete,but I’m learning Bsc yet I graduate september 01,217 That I filled during Edv,i.e University degree,does this make wrong?please Shall I correct by Unlocking
July 17, 2017 at 05:11
1. Yes
2. Yes
July 19, 2017 at 13:51
dear sim,I’m From Ethiopia the winner of DV 20018. and I have filled ds 260 format by vocational course b/se my educational status is 10th complete + three years diploma that is my occupation now and with 6 years experience,know I’M University student yet I graduate September 10,2017.
1.my question here is does it matter on scheduling for interview?
2.the second question is on my passport photo;my EYE is not concentrated on camera i.e I saw some area other than seeing camera. does it matter?
July 19, 2017 at 14:02
1. No
2. No
July 19, 2017 at 14:08
hi dear my case is same with the above,i.e I’m diploma while I filed Edv and ds 260,but right now I’m graduated july 12,2017. I’M the winner of 2018. can it have matter on scheduling? if so what I should do? thank you for your advice.
July 19, 2017 at 16:08
It doesn’t affect scheduling. At the interview you will present the evidence of education level achieved.
July 19, 2017 at 14:14
hi dear,my case number is AF2018128XX.
1.DOES IT BE SAFE?
2.WHEN IT WILL BE INTERVIEW IF I’M LUCKY?
July 19, 2017 at 16:06
https://britsimonsays.com/dv2018-basic-questions
July 20, 2017 at 04:00
Dear britSimons, my husband won DV 2018 and we have sent the DS 260 form( my husband, me and our 3 years old son). My questions are
1. I am pregnant for our second baby and my due date is on August 30. But from what I read on your blog we may receive our 2RL latter befori give birth. So what shall we do?band when do we have to contact KCC before or after I gave birth?
2. When we fill DS 260 form we accidentally not filled the name of my husband in our native alphabet( who is principal applicant) but we filled mine and our son. Do you think it will be a problem for us?
July 20, 2017 at 04:49
1. After you give birth.
2. No
July 20, 2017 at 04:03
To add information our case number is AF31XX.
July 24, 2017 at 16:39
Hello Brit. greatful for your support here. when playing the eDV I did not enter my step child. I won the DV 2018 and in filling my DS-260 my wife and my newly born baby are included as my derivatives in my case but not my step child. However, I put my step child when filling my DS-260 form as my first child. Whiles my wife also put her as her first child. though she will not be traveling with us and she in not part of my derivatives, will this affect my interview?
July 24, 2017 at 16:50
I assume you were married at the point of the DV entry. In that case you were REQUIRED to list all derivatives, INCLUDING the step child. Because you didn’t you will be disqualified. That is certain. There is no fix.
https://britsimonsays.com/easiest-way-to-get-disqualified-from-dv-lottery/
July 24, 2017 at 17:17
I was rejected for B1 visa
And now I was selected for dv2018.
My question is
This B1 visa rejected will effect to my dv selection?
July 24, 2017 at 19:34
Without knowing why the B1 was rejected I cannot say for sure – but the usual reason for B1 rejections is failure to demonstrate ties to the home country (meaning the person might want to emigrate to the USA) – and THAT obviously is not a consideration for a DV case.
July 24, 2017 at 17:39
Hello Brit,
Thank you very much for your response and support.
July 24, 2017 at 19:45
Hi
I am from Ethiopia and won Dv 2018
i studied my Masters in the Germany from 2010 to 2012 ( for 2 years)
Do I need a police certificate from Germany ?
thank you for the advice
July 24, 2017 at 19:47
You MUST read the instructions. If you had, you would know the answer to your question is YES!.
July 25, 2017 at 04:53
What is the highest case number in AF region you have had for dv2018 so far
July 25, 2017 at 13:49
6XXXX
July 25, 2017 at 13:57
Hello Simon. Thanks for always keeping us well informed. Am a 2018AF selectee.
1.I would like to know if we (my derivatives n I) need an affidavit of support as part of the documents to have for the interview. We have a relative who will host us in US when we travel so am not sure if we need to prepare the affidavit or the host system will aplly. We are specifically from Kenya. Kindly advice so I can know what to do in advance. Thnx alot.
July 25, 2017 at 14:54
In Kenya the host system is typically used…
https://britsimonsays.com/all-about-public-charge-affidavit-of-support-i-134/
July 25, 2017 at 18:02
My family (that is my self, my wife and three kids) were selected for the 2018 dv and our our case number is
2018 AF00047XXX. Please are we safe????????
July 25, 2017 at 18:05
Read above.
July 25, 2017 at 18:04
From cameroon
July 26, 2017 at 11:44
Hi Brit, I admire the level of maturity in ur replies. …”I haven’t had time to work on numbers and I prefer to not predict final numbers these days, but some regions are obviously over selected.”… the above quote is you, Brit.
1- does it mean 45*** for 2018AF region is probably not the final numbers?
2- is there interview hope for 2018AF467**?
Pls.
July 26, 2017 at 19:36
1. No, it does not mean that.
2. Wait and see.
July 26, 2017 at 11:55
Dear BritSimon, I would like to thank you for this site which is truly useful. Just I still confused between case number and number of selectees, please correct my statement if I am wrong:
1- number of selectees published for each country include principal applicants and their derivatives?
2- given that each country shall not exceed 7% of total number of visas which is 3000 to 3500 does this mean if a country has less selectees than 7% all this country cases will be interviewed e.g Algeria approx 2900?
Would you please to shed some light on this as we still confused between case number and selectees number. Sorry for asking this stupid question. Thanks in advance.
July 26, 2017 at 19:38
1. Yes
2. No.
Please read this – https://britsimonsays.com/dv2018-basic-questions
July 27, 2017 at 22:35
Helo Brit, I want to add my STEP SON to my case and travel to the US with him.
1- Which of his documents do I need—– birth certificate?
2- will the presence of his real father be needed?
3-will they need any details or information about/from him, the real father?
July 28, 2017 at 04:15
Were you married on the day you entered the lottery? If so, did you include your step son in the initial entry?
July 28, 2017 at 23:11
No please. I got married to his mother after the initial entry but before the results were released. We got married in February 2017. So…
1- Which of his documents do I need—– birth certificate?
2- will the presence of his real father be needed at the interview?
3-will they need any details or information about/from him, the real father, during interview?
4-I have pictures of our civil marriage in the town hall but I don’t for our traditional marriage in the village. Will I be penalised?
Thanks
July 29, 2017 at 01:07
1. Yes. Read the instructions.
2. No
3. They may ask for custody documen’s and other evidence that the mother has permission to take the child to the USA.
4. Maybe. Think of other evidence you can show of the relationship.
July 28, 2017 at 06:00
Hello British, I applied five days ago for my DS 260 form to be unlocked for my derivatives and I but only that of the main applicant and one derivative was unlocked two days ago and the other three derivatives have not been unlocked till date, I ve been waiting for the others to be unlocked to no avail. I my supposed to re apply or just continue to wait????
July 28, 2017 at 14:04
You have to specifically ask for each form to be unlocked. Ask again, and be VERY clear.