We have many DV2019 selectees with very basic questions. Let me try and address the most frequent ones here in the hope that people will read this. If you ask a question and I give you a link to this page, it is to indicate that your question can be answered by reading this page and using some common sense. Please use the links in the title at the top of this page for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and the DV lottery guide. There is LOTS of information available on my site – so a look through the FAQ and guide will take care of most questions.
First, some ground rules. I don’t work for the government, I don’t get paid for this. I work for a living and I sleep sometimes. So – I expect people to respect my time. That means the following “rules” exist on my site.
- Read the DV lottery guide. It includes a guide on how to complete the DS260, rough idea of the process and so on.
- READ the FAQ (frequently asked questions). If you ask me a question that is covered in the FAQ, you are wasting my time.
- Learn how to use the search feature and translation features of this site.
- Post your questions in English.
- If asking multiple questions, number your questions and consider how I can answer the question. Give me enough detail to answer the question without making me read about your life history for 10 minutes.
- Post your question once and wait for a reply. Sometimes your post won’t show up on the public page until I approve it. That doesn’t mean you should post the same question 5 more times. Just wait.
- If following up to a question you already asked – use “REPLY” to keep the questions in context. I see an administrators view of the questions – I don’t always see that one question is close to your previous question.
- Don’t expect me to know everything about life in all the countries around the world. You may not have left country A – but you should consider that the world does not all work the same way as country A.
- Tell the truth. Don’t lie to me. I hate it – and it is pointless. This process requires honesty. So do I.
- Keep your data private. Your case number should be quoted with region and year, but you don’t need to give me, or anyone else, a precise number. Give a range by “X-ing out” the last few digits. So – if your number is 2019AF000012345, you can quote your number as 2019AF12XXX. That tells me you are about the 12000 to 13000 range in AF region in 2019.
- Every year I get a few characters that drive me nuts. There is the person that asks every single question that pops into their head. If someone is making use of the info here, that should not be necessary. Take some responsibility for your own case. Second I get some smartasses that get uppity with me over one thing or another. I could argue for England, I enjoy a good argument, but this isn’t the place and I am too busy. I will not hesitate to delete messages I find annoying or damaging to other people’s chances. This is my blog. If you want to argue because you think you know better, just find somewhere else to do that. I’m not interested in feeding your ego, and I don’t care if you think I am arrogant, mean, a tyrant or whatever. Really – I don’t care, so those “accusations” don’t hurt me.
- This space reserved for any other rules I think of, whenever I think of them.
First – two links to help those still not able to check their entry:
https://britsimonsays.com/faq/checking-esc-page-check-without-mistakes/
https://britsimonsays.com/dv2019-result-checking-tips/
And for those that cannot submit their DS260
https://britsimonsays.com/faq/ds260-case-number-doesnt-match-case-number/
And those that cannot access their DS260 because of invalid immigrant case number message click this link
Now – some questions.
Is there a deadline to submit my DS260?
There is no official deadline to submit your DS260. People will continue to submit DS260s for DV2019 cases well into 2019. Submissions as late as April, May or perhaps even June of next year will still get processed in time.
How long does it take to process the DS260?
The way DS260’s are processed was changed for DV2018. It may change again, but this is my best guess as to how DV2019 processing will go.
The actual processing time of the DS260 is quite short – probably 3 to 4 weeks. From last year, KCC managed to prioritize the way they process DS260s to ensure lower case numbers are processed before higher case numbers that will wait for their case numbers to become current. This was a good change – because in previous years DS260 caused scheduling delays for many cases.
Does every DS260 take the same time to process?
No. There is some background checks required on each case that vary according to the situation of the selectees. The precise details of the checks are not published, but we can guess they are mainly about ensuring security of the USA. That means they communicate with agencies and foreign governments about the details you provide on the DS260. Some countries co-operate with the USA, some don’t. In countries that don’t co-operate you can expect DS260 will take longer. So, some cases are very simple, and some not so simple. If a selectee was raised in Western Europe, works in an office and has never travelled to certain high risk countries we can expect the DS260 processing (once the case is ACTUALLY processed, not queued) to be quick. If on the other hand someone has travel history around certain countries in the middle East or lists their work as “Nuclear weapons specialist”, well they can expect the US government to take longer over those checks.
So – never assume that all DS260s submitted on the same day will complete processing on the same day. There will be variations.
When will I be interviewed? Is my number safe?
Interview timing is mainly based on your case number, and where that number is ranked within each region. If you submitted your DS260 early, but have a high case number within your region, you will wait until that case number is ready to be interviewed. So – if you are case number 10000 in AS region for example you can expect a long wait before being interviewed. However regions have their own numbering, SO that same number in AF region (where the highest case number could be a lot higher) that 10000 number would be very low. So “low or high” number is relative within the region.
Just today, the DV2019 selectee numbers have been released.
Region | Selectees |
AF | 38247 |
EU | 30006 |
AS | 15619 |
SA | 2182 |
OC | 1538 |
NA | 18 |
87610 |
These numbers are selectees. That includes derivatives.
Overall, this is a low selection year. This means it should be somewhat calmer than DV2018. It is too soon to make predictions, but at least OC and SA look much better than last year and within the realms of a sensible number of selectees.
AS region has a high number of selectees, but of course the countries affected by the travel ban will mean everyone else in Asia region will have a better chance of being current.
For AF and EU – their numbers look OK – but of course, as DV2018 has showed us – this process has some surprises – so people need to get ready to hear me say “Wait and see”. I am somewhat concerned that EU looks a bit over selected – so that could mean a cutoff being in place at the end of the year.
The timing of the interview cannot be precisely predicted. However, you can look at numbers from DV2018 in the historical numbers and see roughly where your number would have fallen last year. Based on that you can get an idea of when you will be interviewed.
There is no need to ask me if your number is low or high. Compare your number to the highest numbers here – and apply some logical thinking.
Cases are called for interview in case number order, so a low number means the case could be interviewed earlier in the process *IF* the DS260 is processed.
HOWEVER, if a selectee with a low case number submits their DS260 late, it is possible their case will not be scheduled until a later month than their case number would suggest. No case will be scheduled unless the DS260 has been processed. In the case of someone with a low number who missed their “current” month because of DS260 backlogs, their case will be scheduled once the DS260 is processed. In some cases people might actually want to use this delay to cause a later interview (for instance if someone wants to get married prior to interview).
When will interviews start and how will I be told of my interview date?
No DV2019 interviews will happen before October 2018. DV2019 interviews will continue until September 30th 2019. So stop packing your bags. It’s a long process. Interview scheduled are notified in monthly batches about 6 weeks before the interview month. The notification is called the 2NL.
When will KCC send the first 2NLs?
The first 2NLs (the interview notification) for DV2019 will go out in mid/late August. That will be for cases that have been processed AND are current for October. Then 2NLs will come in a monthly schedule, also late in each month. So – late in September for November interviews and so on.
When are the visa bulletins published?
The visa bulletins are published around the 8th to the 15th of each month. If you call KCC they will always respond that it is released on the 15th. They are not “late” until the 16th. Usually I get people lamenting “the sky is falling” and “why are they so late” around the 10th or 11th. That will happen every month – and no matter how many times I explain, people are impatient. But please understand this is very predictable – there WILL be a new VB every month, between the 8th and the 15th.
“My case number is XXXX when will I be scheduled?”
Oh man. These questions are tiring. I really expect people to use some thought process about this, and if you can’t do that, then asking me to think for you is not going to be warmly welcomed by me. I have made available more than enough information to get an idea of how scheduling works, but remember, cases are scheduled according to ALL the following three things.
- The case number. No case will EVER be scheduled until the case number is ready.
- DS260 submission. Until the DS260 is submitted AND PROCESSED, you will not be scheduled.
- Submitted documents to KCC (new process). Until your documents are submitted to KCC you will not be processed. Read about the new procedure here.
How do KCC schedule the cases?
Roughly speaking all interviews are spread out over the year, starting in October and ending the following September. KCC release numbers via the visa bulletin to say which case numbers can be interviewed. Check out this article to understand how to read the visa bulletin.
KCC will increase the number made current on each region at a pace that ensures they have enough interviews to match the embassy capacity during each month.
So – to take an example. If OC had a highest case number of 1000, we could roughly expect to see that number increase by 100 each month. It might be 75 one month and 125 the next, but you get the general idea – it is a slow progression over the year.
Will there be a second draw?
Because this is a low selection year – it is possible that there would be a small second draw around September/October. However, it will only be a small number of cases – so chances of being in that selection are very small. They might also only select more in certain regions. (Update: I don’t believe there was a second draw this year)
Please learn to be self sufficient. This site has LOTS of information. Please apply some common sense and think before asking a question.
You can look at the historical visa bulletin numbers from previous years to get an idea how things work. However, every year is different, so I would suggest only taking a look at DV2018 to try and anticipate when your number will be scheduled for interview. **Please** do that rather than asking me to predict your interview date. Use some judgment and common sense to allow me to spend my time on people that need help with more critical questions.
Selectees, cases and case numbers
OK – so there is some confusion about this – so let me cover it here.
When the selectee numbers were published in the August Visa Bulletin there is a number shown for each country within each region. That number is the number of *selectees – INCLUDING derivatives*. So – if a winner was single, that is one selectee on one case number. If the winner was married and had one child, that would count as three selectees. The global quota of visas is 50,000, so if the three person family were to be approved, that is 3 out of 50,000.
Each winner gets a case number. The derivatives are on that same case number. Each region has it’s on set of case numbers – so there can be an AF1, AF2, AS1, AS2, EU1 and EU2 ands so on. So when you tell me your case number is case number 12345 – it is meaningless. I need the year and region.
As I explain in this post about holes theory – the case numbers assigned have “holes” (or gaps between them). So – case number 2019EU20000 does NOT have 19999 cases in front of them. The number will be less. However, there may be less case numbers – but each case has the selectee and derivatives.
To understand your “place in the line”, you have to understand the density of cases, number of derivatives on each case, how many cases will respond, how many will be approved and so on. There is a lot to understand. I wrote a series of articles a couple of years ago – and all can be understood by reading those – start with density analysis, and use the links at the bottom of that article to get to the others. The analysis was specific to DV2016 – but the principles are the same.
In the first few months of the new program year we don’t have much data. In January we get access to the CEAC data and then we will understand a lot more. The CEAC data is all the case status info for every case – but again we will not have DV2019 CEAC data until January 2019. In the meantime, you can see excellent visualizations of the DV2018 data at the site maintained by a smart guy call Xarthisius. The site illustrates well the density, response rate and so on.
How many visas can be issued for DV2019?
According to the published information, there are 50,000 visas available globally. However, the visas are allocated through a quota system to each region – so regions have the following quotas, based on 50,000 global quota. This is explained in more detail here. The quotas are here (with DV2018 quotas for comparison)
AF – 21814 (21543)
EU – 18021 (18288)
AS – 7855 (7858)
OC – 785 (789)
SA – 1519 (1515)
Can DV2019 be stopped by Trump/Republicans/Aliens?
This was fully detailed in this post from August 2017. Since then, Trump and the Republicans have continued to achieve almost nothing, and there has been no credible progress toward immigration law changes. Please read that article, and don’t ask me the same questions again until an actual real law is passed.
December 14, 2018 at 11:13
Hi simon I am from Egypt and my case no (2019AF18*** ) is this number higher and when my interview will be scheduled
December 15, 2018 at 04:02
Read the link and then wait and see.
https://britsimonsays.com/dv2019-basic-questions/
December 14, 2018 at 17:10
Hello Brit , i see this year is almost the same like 2018 , is any chance for EU2019 , to became current ?
December 15, 2018 at 04:12
I don’t know.
December 14, 2018 at 20:41
hey britsimon my case AF17xxx in Ethiopia .my question is
in Ethiopia the interview didn’t start for no one. even the lawer cases numbers,
so am wondering is it coz the new procedure why everything is so weird this year so pls asnwer my u never reply my question ist annoying my q
tnx mr.
December 15, 2018 at 04:16
Why do you say it hasn’t started for anyone. That’s not true. Anyway – you are not current yet – so show some patience.
December 14, 2018 at 21:26
Hi simon I am from Egypt and my case no (2019AF18*** ) is this number safe and when my interview will be scheduled
December 15, 2018 at 04:17
Did you bother to read the information above?? If so – why are you asking this???
December 15, 2018 at 08:17
Hi, kev how you have said that interview is not started?? i am in Ethiopia and also i know as many winners are getting their visa.
December 15, 2018 at 09:21
hi hun am saying because there is frnd of mine whose is case number is AF0006000 he was supposed to have 2nl and interviewed by now in this month but yet he send every thing they asked for the requirement documents . and when i asked other people they say the interview not started for ethiopia that is why i asked for britsimon.
so send me ur gmail or facebook in order to contact u
December 15, 2018 at 15:02
Right, so based on the experience of ONE person you have jumped to a conclusion concerning the whole country. Seriously???
December 15, 2018 at 12:26
i think your friend may be delayed because of ds 260 filling lately , but this is his own problem, i know also the person whom did not interviewed until now with case number 3xxx , but embassy is on work. Contact me on facebook, @ hun wezyn de
December 16, 2018 at 16:15
Will you try to make some predictions in January when CEAC data comes out as you did in the past years?
December 16, 2018 at 17:20
Good question. I don’t know.
When I make predictions, I always make clear that there are factors we cannot know, and factors that change the outcome as we go along. However, people focus on the predicted numbers without understanding or listening to the information I give about what is changing – so I spend large part of my time explaining and reexplaining these things over and over again. It’s frustrating, and upset people look for someone to blame, which often becomes me. It’s very tiresome, and each year I ask myself “why do I bother”. I’m not sure I want the hassle.
The last couple of years have been difficult for predictions. We have had the travel ban (made AS region go current whereas it was mathmatically overselected and a knock on effect to other regions), then the DS5535 (slowed down processing in general and increased occurrences and duration of AP), and we had a shift in EU region to East Europe (meaning EU gobbled up visas FAR faster than previously). I published info about all those factors, but some people childishly ignored that and just remembered the earlier predictions.
This year, some of those factors will be in force again. The travel ban could be removed, and that will change this. Additionally the new document procedure is impactful for cases and has already shown what happens with backlog. So knowing there are already unknowns, why would I put myself through all that again. It’s easier to simply say “wait and see”. The real value of my site is not as some sort of prediction game – but rather stopping people from mishandling their cases. As a previous winner, I totally understand why people want to know their timing and their chance, but people seem unaware of the complexities involved, no matter how much time I spend explaining those things.
December 16, 2018 at 18:04
very well said mr. BRIT. (The real value of my site is not as some sort of prediction game – but rather stopping people from mishandling their cases) but believe me this is the real service and real help one can provide unconditionally.no matter BRIT what happens to my case, i will always remember you my mentor and my teacher.we luv you
December 16, 2018 at 19:22
you must understand that only you can learn something ….. Only you can relax and clarify ….. If you make a mistake in reasoning ??? Do not worry ……Thanks BRIIT
December 16, 2018 at 20:15
I expect people to make an effort. More than anything I cannot stand laziness.
December 17, 2018 at 04:13
*The travel ban could be removed, and that will change this. *
If this happened , AS Region wont go current right? haha
December 17, 2018 at 04:33
Well, it would depend WHEN…
December 19, 2018 at 03:56
Dear Simon:
1、Did you hear anything about the travel ban?Otherwise why would you say ‘’the travel ban could be removed ‘’?
2、If the government shutdown of State really happen?Will it delays the operation of KCC?
Appreciate your response .Thanks.
December 19, 2018 at 04:36
1. No. I say that because who knows what could happen.
2. Initially, no. But over time it would cause some impacts.
December 16, 2018 at 17:37
thanks alot for your information brit ,you are appreciated, God bless you ,
December 16, 2018 at 21:03
Hi Brit, my husband is the principal selectee, we have submitted our Ds260 form on the 14th December 2018 using my own email address because he has problem with his email address but we have not received any message from kcc since the we summited. Hope there is no problem?
December 17, 2018 at 02:41
Why should there be a problem?
December 17, 2018 at 10:37
Just wait a few more days. I submitted my DS260 on Wednesday 12.12. at 5:30 am (Kentucky time) and received an email from KCC just today Monday 17.12. 5:30 am of my time that translate to Sunday 16.12. 11:30 am (Kentucky time). They either work on weekends or it is an automated response. Cheers
December 17, 2018 at 12:14
hi Petr
can you share with us the message please. summarize what it states.
thank you
December 17, 2018 at 15:26
Here you go:
The Kentucky Consular Center (KCC) has completed processing of your DS-260 Diversity Visa application form and the DS-260s of all accompanying family members.
In order to continue processing your case, you must submit electronic copies of the documents below in .jpeg or.pdf format to [email protected]. 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; for any document processing questions use 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 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.
You will take original or certified copies of all documents you submit to KCC to your visa interview at the U.S. embassy or consulate. Submit the same documents to KCC that you will take to your visa interview. Any differences between the documents you submit electronically to KCC and the originals you present at your visa interview could cause delays in processing or refusal of your visa application.
Do not mail paper documents to KCC. Any paper documents sent to KCC will be destroyed.
For more information on required documents, refer to the Department of States Diversity Visa webpage.
Documents Required for All Applicants:
· Copy of passport biodata page (no translation required)
· Birth certificate
· Military records for any applicant who has served in the military
· Police certificates for applicants 16 years of age or older from all required countries
· If you have been convicted of a crime, 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. 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).
December 18, 2018 at 01:27
What is your case number petre
December 18, 2018 at 03:43
Hi Brit
Am 2019AF19xxx Sierra Leone
I filled my DS260 on November 16
When will i received my interview date
Which month?
December 18, 2018 at 04:54
Read the article above.
December 19, 2018 at 05:19
hi Brit
if we get the Visa, can we stay at US for 2 weeks and come back to settle office work and complete studies.
Pls advice
December 19, 2018 at 14:18
You keep asking questions that are answered in the FAQ. So read the FAQ, as I have told you.
December 19, 2018 at 14:35
DV2018 to number 4500 issued 2676 visas for the EU, and for DV2019 to number 4400 issued 1872 visas for the EU … this should not mean anything because it is early, but do you think this is better than last year?
December 19, 2018 at 14:43
The low start (and new procedure) will keep the numbers low for a while, but they can easily catch up – so too early.
December 19, 2018 at 17:56
New procedure is for january inetrwiev…no effect october ,novemberr,december…………thanks
December 21, 2018 at 13:55
Af28xxx is there hope to receive 2L
December 21, 2018 at 23:37
You just need patience.
December 22, 2018 at 06:40
General question for whoever knows the answer:
Can a US “shutdown” have an impact on the DV procedure?
What could this mean for the DV2019 ?
Thank you,
A
December 22, 2018 at 15:15
If a shutdown lasted a long time it could have an impact. Since this one will be short, and over the holidays it will not have much impact.
December 23, 2018 at 16:02
Thank you so much.
We really appreciate what you’re doing here.
Happy holidays,
A
December 22, 2018 at 16:02
hello, I have a question, I hope he can give me an answer.
What is the average of the victors (first step-green card) who refuse or are not admitted to the interview? there are statistics. For example I can guess that the percentage of AF that is rejected (problems instuction – documents not presented) is greater than for example at the EU where most likely cases of refusal / or non-admission is less.
I hope I was clear, for example
europe winners who refuse or not admitted to the 2ND interview are 25%
africa winners who refuse or not admitted to the 2ND interview are 40%
oceania winners who refuse or not admitted to the 2ND interview are 10% (… these are just examples to make you understand my question).
For example, is there a statistic of 2018 or previous years? thanks for the information
December 22, 2018 at 16:12
https://dvcharts.xarthisius.xyz/ceacFY18.html
December 22, 2018 at 23:41
While the us government shutdown is ongoing, can it affect the first trip to activate lpr status? Because the us customs and border protection of the department of Homeland security is included in the shutdown?
December 23, 2018 at 06:15
No impact.
December 23, 2018 at 06:14
Hi Brit I did my interview on November 27,2018 but I done know why interviewers didn’t request for my Affidavit support,After the interview the consular said we have to do some background check we will contact you,should I write the embassy to tell them that my Affidavit was not taking for me please help
December 23, 2018 at 19:39
Hi sirs,
Please if you can clarify this situation to me: does this shout down affect the dv visa who are waiting to have their scheduled interview in February as my case?
Thank you in advance
Ervin
December 23, 2018 at 20:10
Not at this point. If the shut down continued for a long time it could have an impact.
December 24, 2018 at 06:20
what are you asking for guys? shutdown … what is this shutdown?
December 24, 2018 at 06:44
Hun
A government shutdown occurs when Congress fails to pass or the President refuses to sign appropriations legislation funding federal government operations and agencies.
To know more about the current situation in the US, google can be your best friend
December 24, 2018 at 08:36
thanks kilo, but, brit
1. as you think is it takes a long time to re open gov. ? based on information you have
2. if it’s longer how much it is? as prediction based on situation currently
3.if it’s longer , is it delays the process or dismiss it?? but , please if you give detail explanations based on this it is great, thanks
December 24, 2018 at 15:33
It won’t last long and won’t be a problem. RELAX!
December 25, 2018 at 15:58
thanks brit, merry christmass , i wish happy holiday for you and your family
January 9, 2019 at 03:25
Hi, I’m AS9XXX. I submitted ds260 five month ago but have not received any instruction email from KCC to submit supporting documents so far.
Is there anyone with higher numbers who received the email?
I guess submitting documents is a new process and am a bit confused..
Thank you.
January 9, 2019 at 03:55
There is no need to worry. In time they will ask you for the documents. You can even send them without being asked (but don’t do that too soon). Just relax.
January 10, 2019 at 08:20
Hi Brits,
Thanks so much help you have been giving people in this forum have been following you closely.i have small problem and need your advise have been participating in this DV program for the last 6 years luckily enough i won in 2019,in the previous year when filling dv especially 2014 i filled with my then girlfriend who we had a kid but didn’t get it .As for 2019 i filled it alone and won during my coming interview will i be asked about her and kid from DV history because didn’t include her in my 2019 win? we are not married and didnt see point to add her in my DS260 too
January 10, 2019 at 14:39
So you had a child and left that child off the application. Yes you are at risk of being denied because you broke the rules.
February 4, 2019 at 10:52
mr BritSimon,i also cases like 2019af winners, mine is i was filled af dv2020 with my wife and 2yr baby, but i won 2019dv as signle and fill ds260 samely. but as you replied 2019af winners worry. so what about my case you think? im so worried mr brit, plz tellme the solution?
February 4, 2019 at 14:06
As I have replied on your other question, you will be disqualified.
February 4, 2019 at 14:24
Mr brit, sorry for repition, but you angered why not answer me 2nd question or solution to fix it? I understood your time but i in sad!plz help me
February 4, 2019 at 14:35
You asked me about this THREE TIMES now (twice in October). You simply are not paying attention to my answers.
https://britsimonsays.com/ask-questions/comment-page-284/#comment-146976
January 10, 2019 at 23:02
Hello Mr Britsimon. I have read almost all your post and they have been very helpfull. Thank you for your time. I have a question about the police certificates taken from other countries. The email received from KCC says that they should be translated they cannot be sent to the embassy directly from the ministry of justice? Should i take them in person translate them and send to the embassy by myself? Is this the right way? Thank you
January 11, 2019 at 00:55
Procedures in your country may vary – and in that case, if it means you cannot send the police cert to KCC you can explain that to KCC. You could also get two copies of the police cert (one for KCC the other for the embassy).
January 12, 2019 at 19:26
Hi Simon.
My number shows At NVC, but will you be able to give an explanation to these instructions that it shows the link below ?
AT NVC
Please follow the instructions you received from the National Visa Center (NVC) that list the six steps you must take before NVC can schedule your visa interview appointment. This includes submitting to NVC various fees, forms and documents. Once NVC has received all the required items, they will let you know if anything is missing or incomplete. You can also find these instructions online at http://nvc.state.gov (English)
INSTRUCTIONS
Step 1: Choose an Agent
Step 2: Pay Fees
Step 3: Submit Visa Application Form
Step 4: Collect Financial Documents
Step 5: Collect Supporting Documents
Step 6: Submit Documents to the NVC
Thank you.
January 12, 2019 at 21:58
https://britsimonsays.com/ceac-system-ready-for-2019/
January 13, 2019 at 07:12
Hi Brit. I have a couple of questions to clarify from you (if I am planning to enter US, then return again to my country to vacate our jobs, sell/hand over properties etc and return for the second time to US to get settled within one year);
1. Once I enter US with the DV within 6 months of the medicals, do I have to stay in US till Green Card is received and need to collect it?
2. Is there any time period requirement to be in US at the first entry?
3. Do I have to have with us the Green Card for our second entry?
4. If Green Card is not required for the second entry, what is the process we have to follow for the second entry ( Original DV or any other travel formality )?
Thank you very much for your time and effort Brit.
January 13, 2019 at 16:28
1. No (the FAQ covers that).
2. No (FAQ)
3. No (FAQ)
4. Just enter with your passport and stamped visa (again FAQ).
Make sure you read the FAQ as ALL these questions would have already been answered….
January 13, 2019 at 16:45
Thank you very much Brit.. Yes, will go through FAQ again..
January 16, 2019 at 22:22
Hi Brit, I really appreciate you for this site. I’m Aaron, a 2019 winner with case af00044xxx. My question is do you think I will be interview with the process being very slow as it is
January 16, 2019 at 22:26
Wait and see.
March 3, 2019 at 15:42
Patience,till Aug to predict
January 17, 2019 at 00:15
Hi Brit! I just received an email from KCC that my form DS-260 has been received and I should send further required documents. My questions are..
(1)I have never served in the military, never been in court or prison. What should I do about this records and how can I obtain them. Coz the only record I can get is Police certificate. Is it sufficient?
(2)I have never been deported, I was working in the middle east some few years back. I was not deported, I came home for vacation willing and choose not to go back. I never ran into trouble with the law, was never in prison or in court for the years I was working there. Am I supposed to give records to prove this? And If I am, who will I get these records and am not in the middle east now?
(3) I included my wife in my application but she doesn’t have a Passports. She applied but she hasn’t received it yet. Wat will we do about that and how long do we have till we send it/all the documents?
Thanks!!
January 17, 2019 at 00:33
1. Just police cert in that case.
2. You provide a police cert for that country if you were there long enough.
3. You should have the passport at the interview.
January 17, 2019 at 00:51
Thanks Brit, for the reply.
Can you please give me guidelines on how to get police cert. For the county that I was in the middle east (SAUDI ARABIA) I was working there for about 8 years. is that considered long enough please? And am currently in Kenya where will I obtain the police cert from here?
If I should have the passport at the interview, (my wife’s passport) should I then send only my required documents now? Without my wife’s documents? Or should I send all our documents just leaving out her passport. Till the interview is scheduled and provide at that time that’s if she happens to get it before interview is scheduled. But she’s not accompanying me to the us.
And must she be present at the interview if she is not accompanying me to the us?
Thanks again Brit
January 17, 2019 at 03:55
The fact that you are asking about the police cert shows me you have not bothered to read the official instructions. You need to do that. It will answer those questions.
If your wiofe is not accompanying you, you do not need her at the interview nor to send your passport. Again. READ THE INSTRUCTIONS!
January 19, 2019 at 19:17
This is the mail I received from KCC after making enquiry abt why I haven’t received 2NK
Kentucky Consular Center (KCC) has received your email. This email address, [email protected] is for case-specific Diversity Visa inquires only. If you would like to check the status of your entry, please do so at http://www.dvlottery.state.gov/ESC. This website is the definitive means of determining whether or not you were selected for possible further processing. You must see a notice that is addressed to you by name as proof of selection to process further in the DV program.
For inquiries about specific cases, please ensure that you have included your case number, first and last name, and date of birth with your inquiry. If this information is not provided or is inaccurate, KCC will be unable to process your inquiry.
For other information and to view frequently asked questions, please visit the Department of State Website at http://www.travel.state.gov. Under the Visas section, select Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery Program and then select Instructions for the Diversity Visa lottery year you entered. The frequently asked questions can be found at the bottom of the instructions.
Thank you for contacting KCC.
KCCDV/Public Inquiry
Kentucky Consular Center
Phone: (606) 526-7500
Email: [email protected]
Any information in this transmission pertaining to the issuance or refusal of visas or permits to enter the United States shall be considered confidential under Section 222 (f) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) [8 U.S.C. Section 1202]. Access to and use of such information must be solely for the formulation, amendment, administration, or enforcement of the immigration, nationality, and other laws of the United States under INA 222(f) and as specified in FAM guidance. If you have received such information in error, do not review, retransmit, disclose, disseminate, use, or take any action in reliance upon this information, and contact the sender as soon as possible.
This email is Sensitive but Unclassified based on the definitions provided in 12 FAM 540.
This email is UNCLASSIFIED
January 19, 2019 at 20:21
I am confused because I use my case no as d subject,I also included my first & last name, follow by my date of birth as instructed,but I dont know why am getting dz reply that doesn’t answer my request.what do u suggest.i need to calm down my nerves
January 20, 2019 at 05:12
It is an automated reply. Calm down and be patient.
January 21, 2019 at 09:07
Dear Simon.. Thanks for all your efforts to make our dream come true… I am DV 2019 Selectee and received 2NL by this week I have some questions ..
1. I have registered my appointment online Do u think I have to notify the embassy about my appointment in person or through phone call??
January 21, 2019 at 15:55
No
January 22, 2019 at 05:55
Thanks Sir.. When I check my case status it says In Transit .. Do u think registering appointment while my case is in transit has a problem?
January 22, 2019 at 06:04
Just wait. No need to rush.
January 22, 2019 at 07:00
I already make it..
January 25, 2019 at 20:45
Hello Mr.Brit
I have an interview on February 2019. I would like to know if my sponsor whom I have listed in DS-260 form, is he/ she the only person who can fill the form i-134 for me or it can be any relative or a friend in United States.
Thanks
January 25, 2019 at 23:27
Anyone.
January 30, 2019 at 00:29
BritSimon, my case number is EU30xxx. Do you think there’s a chance my number becomes current?
January 30, 2019 at 00:55
I cannot be certain – you will have to wait and see.
January 31, 2019 at 13:03
hi brit,
thanks in advance for your cooperation
my question is am submitted the required document before one month but know a day the kcc ask me to resubmit the document is there any problem behind me to send the document or any problem in the document. am confused by this is there any information regarding this.
January 31, 2019 at 14:14
Follow their instructions.
February 1, 2019 at 19:24
Hi Brit,
I schooled in France for 8 months and after I returned to my home country. Do I need to request for a police report from France for my DV interview?. Thank you
February 1, 2019 at 22:39
Typically not, although it is up to the CO.
February 3, 2019 at 08:52
hi brit,
thanks in advance for your cooperation.
I’m 2019 Edv winner from nepal and my case number is 41**,, According to new rules of Edv lottry, i have sent my police report along with birth certificate to the Kcc and received complete document mail; after receiving the mail, I have got married.Now the question is that what is the appropriate time to add my marital details to the Ds-260? After vb or before Vb? What should we have to do;to take action for our upcoming process? Waiting for your kind response.
February 3, 2019 at 11:48
As Brit always says send an email to kcc along with your marriage certificate and also fill a separate DS 260 for your wife and add her to your case in your DS 260 before VB is out for your case number…. Read the FAQ for getting married during the dv process for more insight
February 5, 2019 at 05:53
Hi brit,, could you please clearify me. I submit all my documents single to the kcc and received a document complete mail too when I apply for a Dv I mistakenly type my Whole Date of birth ( Day , year and month )wrong lateron I corrected them on Ds-260,, Now I am married what is the appropriate time to change my marital status what should I have to do in such situation,, I am from nepal and my case number is 41##. thankyou and waiting for your kind response.
February 5, 2019 at 14:40
Well you have some risk from the date of birth thing – I cannot imagine what you will say when asked when you got the whole thing wrong.
The appropriate time to change your marital status is IMMEDIATELY!
February 6, 2019 at 01:30
I corrected my date of birth in Ds-260, will they check my Edv entry form or only they check my Ds-260. What is the good answer for my Date of birth mistake if counselor asked
February 6, 2019 at 01:33
Really?
” I cannot imagine what you will say when asked when you got the whole thing wrong.”
February 6, 2019 at 02:10
Could you please suggest a answe what to say when they asked for Date of birth mistake . I will be very thankful if u suggest a answer .
February 6, 2019 at 04:09
NO!
February 6, 2019 at 05:31
Does councillor cross check my Edv entry form and Ds-260 for my birth Date mistake. will they refuse my visa for Date of birth mistake. I thik it is better to quite my Edv process and search another path for my bright career . What you will suggest me. waiting for your response
February 6, 2019 at 14:36
You just don’t seem to read what I write to you.
I already said there is “some” risk. And of course they will check against the EDV.
February 4, 2019 at 10:16
hello BritSimon
i won dv 2019 and filled ds260 as single bc/ i missed at entry(my wife and baby), yet not get 2nl with my cn 24xxx. while i have filled dv 2020 also as with wife and baby. but now i worried by the following questions.
1) do any affect on my dv 2019 since want to keep as single man?
2) what i shad do to fix this problem?
February 4, 2019 at 11:39
My case number is AF24*** but I have not received any notification from KCC to submit documents.
February 4, 2019 at 14:06
OK. You can submit them without being asked if you want.
February 4, 2019 at 18:42
Hi Benz, having the same problem case AF22***
March 3, 2019 at 18:26
Hi Benz.
Did you send without any notification? Did you get auto reply?
February 4, 2019 at 14:04
Since you lied on the original entry you will be disqualified at the interview.
February 4, 2019 at 12:06
Hi brit , i have filled dv lottery for many years and i won on 2019, but
1. is it my previous dv history has reviewed on my interview? Because when i have filled on 2018 dv form it have birth date error, so is it have any impact on my 2019 ?
2. When i filled the dv2019 on october, i filled by university degree, but at that time i am Graduation class student of university degree, but also on my ds i have filled as student of university, because when i have filled my ds on may i havent completed my study, but now i have completed and i have bsc degree, so is it have any impact on my interview at the time of interview?
February 4, 2019 at 14:07
1. Yes they will be able to check other entries.
2. No
February 4, 2019 at 15:50
Hi Benz can u contact me so we see how to do Because am in same situation as u am Af 23xxx Still haven’t received any email
February 4, 2019 at 18:57
Bri, contact me also same issue case AF22***
February 4, 2019 at 16:50
so brit is it they can deny my case because of error birth date on 2018 dv form?
February 4, 2019 at 17:55
I doubt it – as long as that was not part of some type of dishonest behavior.
February 4, 2019 at 17:47
Hi Brits, I had my interview in December in Accra and CO approved my case. The status of my case has been on READY and it will be 8 weeks in just 2 days. My case # is in the region of AF 9K.
I have tried to follow-up at the consulate twice and I have been told by some clerks that my visa has not been printed.
1. What could be holding this up?
2. Am I on AP?
3. Why does CEAC still shows READY if I am on AP?
Thank you.
February 4, 2019 at 17:56
1. I don’t know.
2. Probably
3. They haven’t updated CEAC.
February 4, 2019 at 20:58
Would say based on your experience with the DV and Accra processing timelines if this is usually the case or this year appears to difderent.
Could the holidays in December and the subsequent government shutdown have played a role in the delay in adjudicating my case and many othera on READY status?
February 5, 2019 at 00:00
I think processing times increased around about 1 year ago. I don’t get the impression is got worse since the shutdown.
February 4, 2019 at 20:35
Hi Brit
I received a mail from KCC dv
They asked me to send required document as bellow
Copy of international travel passport biodata page
· Birth certificate
· Military records for any applicant who is currently serving in the military or who has previously served in the military
· Police certificates for applicants 16 years of age or older from all required countries. If a police certificate will be sent directly to the Embassy or Consulate, submit to KCC a copy of the receipt showing you have applied.
· If you have been convicted of a crime, a certified copy of each court record and any prison record
What l wanna know if they are only documents that l should send?
February 4, 2019 at 23:58
Generally, you only give them the documents they ask for.
February 5, 2019 at 15:01
hi Brit, my case is 2019AF20xxx. i submited my required document on december ending to kcc dv which were .
1-court record
2-birth certificate
3-bio-passport
without the police certificate, will there be any impact?Becuase i was cofusing between the court record and the police certificate.But now i came to realise that, they are two diffrent things.
February 5, 2019 at 17:01
The letter says that incomplete documents will cause a delay. So – get the police cert and resend ALL documents.
March 3, 2019 at 15:48
BRIT, I thought police certificate is for those who are in the service
March 3, 2019 at 15:57
No!
February 5, 2019 at 17:05
Hello sir,
I would like to a person is placed under AP and was asked to find a joint sponsor to fill the affidavit of support for her and submit her passport along with the documents via DHL,
So it that a good sign since they asked for her passport to be sent along.
Thank you.
February 5, 2019 at 17:13
Well, they don’t need the passport to refuse a case…
February 5, 2019 at 19:06
Thank you for your quick response
I really appreciate
February 6, 2019 at 18:36
Brit, would I be able to add some information i left out on the DS 260 form I submitted on October 29,2018? Case number is AF195XX
February 6, 2019 at 18:37
Yes – unlock and correct. Read the FAQ for instructions on unlocking.
February 7, 2019 at 02:29
Hello Dear Brit
I really appreciate your support.
Please I wish to find out is this any need to send document for a derivative who will only follow you years after?
Thanks
God bless you.
February 7, 2019 at 03:37
No. But that derivative should be listed on your DS260.
February 7, 2019 at 14:11
hi Mr. Simons, my case number is AF201935xxx
I have received the email to submit the documents, I have all the documents accept Police clearance which I have applied, should I send all the documents and inform them that Police clearance will be submitted at a latted date, I am from Mumbai and police clearance takes time, please advice
February 7, 2019 at 14:15
The email says to submit all the documents at the same time – right? So why not follow their instructions?
February 14, 2019 at 07:16
Sorry Shrinkat Just a quick question,
Is your case number AF201935xxx ? or 2019AF35xxxx
because I want to know that why not I didnt receive that emailyet if order matters my case number is 2019AF23xxx and didnt receive this email yet.
Thank you!
If this is not taking much of his time I beg Simon also to help on this
Thank you
February 14, 2019 at 14:42
The emails for documents are not being sent in case number order. So – relax.
April 16, 2019 at 06:43
HELLO BRIT, SORRY TO BOTHER YOU AGAIN,
AS PER THE LATEST LIST MY NUMBER AF353XX BECOMES CURRENT IN JUNE,
DOES THIS MEAN i SHOULD RECEIVE MY 2NL IN MAY , FOR YOUR INFORMATION I HAVE SENT ALL THE DOCUMENTS AS DESIRED BY THEM
JUST SAY YES OR NO, I KNOW YOUR TIME IS IMPORTANT AND i APPRECIATE YOUR WORK.
April 16, 2019 at 16:56
April of May 2NL
February 8, 2019 at 13:14
Hi Mr. Simon
I have case number 24k but i did’t recieve any email but KCC in the same time send emails to bigger cn 34k 35k 37k
Is that a problem or i just wait to recieve the email
February 8, 2019 at 14:38
You can wait, or send it without being asked. Your choice.
February 8, 2019 at 18:21
Hello brit,please what is the difference between case number and selectees number
February 8, 2019 at 19:39
Come on! Read the article above.
February 26, 2019 at 09:19
Hi nziadem, Case number means the number assigned to dv entrant (like 2019 EU 00012345) whereas selectees number is the total number of dv lottery winners.
March 3, 2019 at 15:29
tHanks jony