We will have many DV2021 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.
Please read the ground rules at the bottom of this page.
Here are two links to help those still not able to check their entry:
https://britsimonsays.com/faq/checking-esc-page-check-without-mistakes/
And here is a video to explain how to check your entry result.
This video is specifcally showing the process for DV2021:
This is a video for people that find they are selected!
And for those that cannot submit their DS260.
https://britsimonsays.com/faq/ds260-case-number-doesnt-match-case-number/
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 DV2021 cases well into 2021. Submissions as late as April, May or perhaps (but more riskily) 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. In addition there was a recent change to the process about submitting documents to KCC AFTER the DS260.
The actual processing time of the DS260 is quite short – probably 3 to 4 weeks.
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?
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.
When will interviews start and how will I be told of my interview date?
No DV2021 interviews will happen before October 2020. DV2021 interviews will continue until September 30th 2021. 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 DV2020 will go out in mid/late August. That will be for cases that have been processed AND are current for October, AND have submitted their documents. 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 15th of each month.
“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?
In some years it is possible that there would be a small second draw around September/October. We don’t know how likely that is for DV2021 yet.
Selectees, cases and case numbers
OK – so there is some confusion about this – so let me cover it here.
When the selectee numbers are published (in the July or 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 DV2020 CEAC data until January 2020. In the meantime, you can see excellent visualizations of the DV2018 and 2019 data at the site maintained by a smart guy call Xarthisius. The site illustrates well the density, response rate and so on, which are things you will hear me explain (and can read about on my site).
How many visas can be issued for DV2021? How about XXX country?
According to the published information, there are almost 55,000 visas available globally. However, the visas are allocated through a quota system to each region. They are NOT allocated by country. However, no one country can receive more than 7% of the global allocation. – so regions have an allocation of the 55,000 global quota. This is explained in more detail here.
Can DV2021 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.
GROUND RULES for BritSimonSays.com
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 link to my guide on how to complete the DS260, an overall 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. Please help me help you and others that need help
- Learn how to use the search feature and translation features of this site.
- Post your questions in English. Like many of you, I am multilingual but English is a common language – and most Americans ONLY speak English, and mostly, not very well 😉
- If asking multiple questions, number your questions and consider how I can answer the question. Consider how I can answer with a simple yes or no or short answer – you will find I ALWAYS answer questions like that, because you considered how to make the answer easy for me to give. Give me enough detail to answer the question without making me read about your life history for 10 minutes. I do ignore some rambling questions that send me to sleep…
- Do NOT post “are you sure” type questions – I simply HATE that. It is a huge waste of my time to have to deal with that type of follow up. Read my answer 10 times if you need, but unless you are CONVINCED I misunderstood or answered incorrectly, don’t ask me the same thing I just answered.
- 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, but I am able to jump to the thread if you use reply.
- 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 for that and I am too busy. I will not hesitate to delete messages I find annoying or damaging to other people’s chances. Some people are amazed when I do that – but 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.
May 25, 2021 at 09:54
I won dv 2022 then I submitted the ds 260 form but I will graduate after 15 days so do I have to edit my ds 260 form by telling kcc to unlock the form?
May 26, 2021 at 05:00
No really necessary, no.
July 9, 2021 at 00:52
Bula Simon, I am from Fiji I have 6 children, can I enter and be eligible?
July 10, 2021 at 17:48
Yes
July 20, 2021 at 03:34
Thank you Simon.
August 14, 2021 at 19:21
my case number is 2022AF00020508
I want to know which number I am
Plz britsimon
August 15, 2021 at 20:26
Seems like a trick question…
May 29, 2021 at 00:17
Hello sir. I really appreciate your job .
Iam a dv lottery winner 2022,
I entered my wife name parisa khalili but her name is farima khalili on her all educational documents, now i dont know what to write on my ds 260 form I really need your advice .
May 30, 2021 at 19:33
The DS260 needs to have her full legal name, and use the other names section if needed to connect to other documents.
June 3, 2021 at 22:43
Thanks very much. Your forum has addressed tones of concerns I had.
However there are two issues I really need your advice on.
My wife is a DV 2022 winner.
Firstly, my wife was born in Liberia (Africa), but currently has a Dutch Passport (Naturalised Dutch). But we are currently resident in Liberia. We used Liberia as place of Eligibility for her DV 2022 entry.
Will this impact our process?
Secondly, during the entry process, we entered my wife’s last name as Lah (which is my last name) since we are married and have our Marriage certificate. The full name therefore on the entry is: Lah, Aminata Sheriff.
But her passport we used still has her previous name just as Aminata Sheriff.
Is this something we should be worried about?
June 5, 2021 at 14:37
1. No
2. No, although perhaps you should update the passport.
June 4, 2021 at 01:10
Hi I am selected for the 2022 lottery but I found an option for my first name which is: “Sall Salam D’Abdoul” then it should be “Sall Abdoul Salam” my question is as follows:
Can this error cost me in obtaining my visa at the embassy?
June 5, 2021 at 14:38
Possibly – but only if they suspect fraud.
June 7, 2021 at 01:04
Hi I have been selected for the 2022 lottery but my case number is between 50,000 and 51,000 is that I have a chance to be interviewed for the visa if I quickly fill out my DS 260
June 7, 2021 at 18:46
You haven’t mentioned your regionz, but I assume it is AF.
It is too soon to know whether than number is high or not. But submitting the DS260 quickly won’t make your case move any faster.
June 7, 2021 at 05:49
Hello Britsmon,
I am DV 2021AS8500 from Afghanistan, still not received document confirmation email from KCC and also I am plaintiff Curtis Morrison. Kabul US embassy is still silent and I think the embassy is busy with SIV visas .
Questions
1- The Islamabad US embassy is processing DV visa. In this stage can I transfer my CASE to Islamabad- Pakistan US embassy for further processing ? .
2- If yes, how can I transfer the case ?
3- What do you advise me ?
Thank you,
KAZ
June 8, 2021 at 17:41
Given the COVID crisis in the region, I would not be surprised if they do not allow non residents to transfer to Pakistan. You can try of course. For now, your best bet is the lawsuit.
July 11, 2021 at 17:02
Hello sir
I am the spouse of DV 2020 winner.she got her Interview done and currently in US.but my interview couldn’t take place due to medical hold.after clearance of my medical after 2 months trump banned the immigration and us embassy of Nepal didnt make any Interview appointment.i have been waiting for a year something might happen .so what will be the good idea for this case?I am really very confused and worried.please suggest sir
July 12, 2021 at 20:54
The only thing that can happen is about the Gomez lawsuit. We don’t know the final outcome of that case yet. So wait and pay attention for any news about that.
June 7, 2021 at 13:09
Hi Brit
Been following for some time now and I appreciate the work you do. Thank you!
Please I am a dv2021 winner and I haven’t received any email from Kcc neither for supporting documents or interview. I emailed them but yet no response.
My case number is 2021AF34k. So my questions are;
1. Should I send the documents anyway ? If yes to which site please
2. Should I just be patient?
Thank you ?
June 8, 2021 at 22:01
You are really running out of time. Send the documents now.
https://britsimonsays.com/document-procedure-modification/
June 7, 2021 at 18:55
Hi again and thank you yes the region is indeed 2022AF50000 to 51000
Thank you very much for the answers provided
June 9, 2021 at 01:58
I’ve noticed on the save diversity stats that there are lots of refusals in the OC region. Is this normal?
June 10, 2021 at 04:47
It’s mainly Sydney, so I am guessing those are 221(g) refusals and most will later change to issued.
June 9, 2021 at 03:30
I am from Egypt, my number is (2021a f 8 4 ##) and the interviews are almost non-existent, and I am suing a case. Is it possible for my number to receive the interview before the end of the financial year, or is it difficult?
June 10, 2021 at 04:48
How can I guess?
June 9, 2021 at 22:37
My name is elaf and Iam your plaintiff from Iraq my case number 2021AS00003200 and Iam ready For scheduled interview but unfortunately the embassy in Iraq closed till now. Today KCC send me this email below and I don’t know what should I response them? This is the email (Greetings!
In order for the Kentucky Consular Center to assist you with scheduling your interview, please provide your current country and region.
In order for the Kentucky Consular Center to assist with inquiries regarding a specific Diversity Visa (DV) case, you must provide the Principal Applicant’s full name, complete case number, and date of birth in the following format (MMDDYYYY) as entered on the original entry. Please remember that the Kentucky Consular Center does not have the authority to tell you whether or not your specific case will be disqualified. Only a consular officer can do that at the time of your visa interview. Do not send any paper documents to the Kentucky Consular Center.
June 10, 2021 at 13:52
“please provide your current country and region”
June 10, 2021 at 15:53
Why they asked me for my region if I write it in the ds_260 and I write the embassy in Baghdad?? What the point of this question?? And I’m afraid if I send I’m know in iraq they don’t transfer my case to other country that my though
June 10, 2021 at 19:29
Hi Simon! I am a dv21 winner with case number af69xxx and i filled the ds260 and submitted it since last year. Apart from the message that confirms the successful submission, I haven’t received any other email from kcc. Looking at things, I doubt if I will be scheduled for an interview before September, so I want to apply again.
Queation:-
Assuming I apply for the visa in a different category (other than DV), am I going to apply as somebody who has once applied for the US visa before or the opposite?
If there is a question like “Have you applied for US visa before”, is my answer going to be a “Yes” or a “No”?
NB: I submitted only ds260, nothing else.
June 11, 2021 at 03:30
“Yes”
June 18, 2021 at 19:07
Okay, thank you Sir.
My other question:
Can the sponsor and the sponsored be living in different states?
Example: the sponsor lives in N.Y. and the sponsored in Chicago
Can it be done?
June 19, 2021 at 20:08
Yes
June 19, 2021 at 03:15
Hey Brit
I’m a dv21 winner from Afghanistan since my embassy isn’t taking every interviews can I change my interview location to Pakistan Islamabad embassy and if I can what’s the procedure my case is ready for scheduling thanks appreciate your work .
June 19, 2021 at 20:28
You can ask KCC if they will switch you. For most people, they are not doing that.
July 7, 2021 at 10:29
Hey Brit ,thanks for the work done was a winner dv 2021 ,wanted ask you, how can i send the supporting documents before the instructions from kcc ,because I don’t think I will get the second notification letter
July 7, 2021 at 14:08
If you are DV2021 and have not sent the documents until now, you are too late.
July 8, 2021 at 18:45
But how can they be sent without the instructions from kcc ?
July 8, 2021 at 18:53
Because the D’s 260 was sent immediately in July 18th 2019 .but I have never seen the second notification email for sending the supporting documents
July 10, 2021 at 17:45
Well I have been telling people to submit documents for MONTHS. You have now left it too late.
August 17, 2021 at 18:05
Hey Bri,2021AF7×××, thwnk you soo much for all your help .i am noe in the States with my daughter for a week now.But i have a question,Am i suppose to apply for my security number or i will recoeve it at my home address here? Because some people say i should apply for it.Thwnks for the help.remain blessed.
August 19, 2021 at 22:47
@Ebune when you completed your DS260 there was a question whether you wanted DHS to apply for your SSN or not.
July 8, 2021 at 19:03
Or by chance ,can iget scheduled and go with my all my supporting documents on the interview day
July 8, 2021 at 20:15
Hi Bris
DV 2021 winner with higher case like AF 58000 still chance to be scheduled?
July 10, 2021 at 17:46
Not unless you had your ready for schedule email a long time ago.
July 12, 2021 at 16:51
Hello Sir,
1. I have two questions if you please answer me.
I am 2022AS13xxx dvlottery winner, I just submitted my ds260 like 3 days ago on Friday 10.July.2021 I only received confirmation reply for two of my derivatives but for myself and my next son
2. I misswrite one of my employment date do I need to unlock my ds260 or not.
July 13, 2021 at 05:31
1. It’s not a problem.
2. No
July 18, 2021 at 13:57
Dear Brit,
Greeting!
I am from Ethiopia; DV 2021 winner CN AF176×× and i received an email from KCC on 3/11/2021 which states that ” your case is ready to be scheduled for an interview…” but still not received a 2nl email. my question is, do i have still a chance to be scheduled for an interview?
Thanks in advance!
July 18, 2021 at 17:23
Maybe.
July 20, 2021 at 09:57
Hi Brit,
Hope you are well.
I am a DV-2021 winner and scheduled for an interview later this month. My passport currently has 8 months validity which means I have to travel to the US within 2 months when my visa is granted becuase of the 6 months validity passport rule. My question is, after the visa is granted can I apply for a new passport so that I don’t necessarily have to travel in 2 months or I may face delay at immigration with this approach?
Thanks.
July 20, 2021 at 17:39
When are Visa bulletins for september 2021 interviews likely to be out?.
July 21, 2021 at 05:42
It’s out.
July 21, 2021 at 16:52
A clarification plse. My sponsor (one who fills i 134) and my host are two different people. Can this cause a problem at the interview?
CN10K DV2021
July 24, 2021 at 01:28
No
July 27, 2021 at 10:18
Dear Simon,
KCC sent to me “ Further DV Documents Required” , “ KCC has determined that additional documentation that you have met the passport requirement, or an exemption to that requirement, is needed”
I didnt renew any passports and all the passports are valid , the matter is that I attached another passport for me “I have 2 nationality” the reason because I have 2 different surname , and I have some documents “like marriage certificate” in the different name , even I attached a letter from Ministry of Interior Affairs that this 2 passports and the 2 names for the same person , the sent me that email and they didn’t confirm my documents .
Please help me what I can do in this situation
The time is running out as you know so please advice !
[email protected]
July 28, 2021 at 23:14
It sounds like a complex mess. Case number/region/year?
July 28, 2021 at 23:22
Thanks for reply
Sorry for that , C# 2021AS00018490 , Asia Jordan , DV2021
July 29, 2021 at 18:43
OK – well it is too late to fix this unless the lawsuit achieves some additional time.
In terms of what to do – provide all documents for full transparency.
August 3, 2021 at 02:52
Dear Brett Simon, I have sent the documents to the KCC but it turns out that some of the documents are not clear and some are not complete, can I send them again correctly, will there be a problem?
August 4, 2021 at 04:54
Send again
August 7, 2021 at 04:26
Sir I’m 2021 dv winner from Nepal
I got married after ds-260 and I change my marital status at facebook and post my picture as well bt I didn’t open ds-260 at this time how to start my process single or both.please suggest me how to start my process.
August 8, 2021 at 14:54
If you are married – you are married!
August 8, 2021 at 20:50
Hi BritSimon. I thank you for the great job you are doing. So, am planning to participate in the coming dv application, I have a wife and a kid but I have not planned to do a wedding and get a marriage certificate. In the time of application should I choose married or single, or should I go and get a marriage certificate before application because I’d love to migrate with both of them in case I get selected.
Thank you!
August 12, 2021 at 22:36
If you are unmarried at the time of entry you would not include your “partner” but you must include your child.
August 11, 2021 at 04:12
My spouse is winner of dv2021. We filed our AOS with USCIS in March and got receipt letter in April. In May 5 USCIS re-used our fingerprints. After that the case is frozen. I have called USCIS multiple times, USCIS says everything is okay you just need interview to be scheduled. My file was in Sacramento at one point and in San Francisco other time. Now it is back in National Benefit Center. Can you please explain why my file is moving cities? What can I do to get the interview sooner? I am afraid my case won’t be adjudicated until September. If it is not adjudicated can I do anything to get Green Card?
August 14, 2021 at 03:57
I don’t know why your case moved. Yes September 30 is the deadline.
AOS questions here.
https://forums.immigration.com/threads/dv-2021-aos-only.342993
August 13, 2021 at 23:18
Hi Simon. I’m in Australia still waiting for my 2021 visa interview but Sydney is closed still. But I’m holding on to hope they open or the Meng amendment holds.
I have an opportunity to apply for a teacher exchange to the US on a J1 visa for next year. It is not an immigrant visa. Can I go for this and then if things work out with the green card, do an AOS?
August 14, 2021 at 16:22
I don’t think DV2021 cases will be able to adjust status after the end of the year, no matter what the outcome of the lawsuit. The Meng amendment might change that (although I doubt it), but it’s too early to know.
August 17, 2021 at 19:37
Good evening britsimon my is BERTHA fm Ghana my case number is AF2247× and i sent my DS-260 on February 2nd still i haven’t received my 2NLs amd i want to know why.
August 17, 2021 at 19:50
Good evening britsimon my is ADUSEI from Ghana my case number is Af2021224×× and i sent my DS-260 and my supported documents on February 2nd 2021 but still haven’t received my 2NLs
August 19, 2021 at 22:51
You sent the DS260 and documents the same day??
I don’t know if you are considered ready for scheduling, but Ghana already has a number of people waiting for interviews. All you can do now is hope for a preservation of visas by Judge Mehta.
August 24, 2021 at 16:06
Okay thanks another question we just realised my daughter’s passport is expiring in March 2022 and we might not be able to get new passport before interview date .. if we get the visas can we travel on the old passport and show new passport as they say you have to have a valida 6 months passport upon entry to the US will that pose a problem ? We intend to travel in January
August 28, 2021 at 01:08
No problem.
August 19, 2021 at 22:49
When did you send documents?
August 28, 2021 at 13:13
Doc request July. Submitted beginning of August ..then 2nl mid August
August 19, 2021 at 21:30
Dear sir ,
I am a dv lottery 2020 winner from Afghanistan and my interview was cancelled at 19 April 2020.
Now if I get a chance of interview of 9095 reserve visas.
1): where did kcc reschedule my interview as you know better than me the current Afghanistan’s situation that the US embassy has been evacuated from Afghanistan .
2): Is it possible for me to schedule my interview to the US embassy islamabad pakistan?
August 20, 2021 at 04:37
1. We have to wait to get clarity about how processing will work.
2. Maybe.
August 20, 2021 at 11:19
Brit, I had a few question:
1. The police certificate I submitted to KCC 2 months ago, expired 2 days ago (valid for 3 months only). Do I have to take a new one to the interview?
2. Where can I change the US address I initially put on DS260?
3. Is it better to take a bank statement to the interview even though it is not required?
Thanks a million, kind sir..
August 20, 2021 at 13:39
1. PCs are accepted for 2 years.
2. Interview.
3. Yes
August 20, 2021 at 14:20
Thank you so much for responding, Brit!
Is the PC accepted/valid for 2 years (to the US embassy) even if the paper itself says its valid for 3 months?
Thank you so much, and Happy Friday!
August 21, 2021 at 19:57
Yes.
August 21, 2021 at 19:47
Dear Sir Brit Simon
Thanks for your great job, God bless u
I heard from a YouTuber Procedure of sending document to KCC is changed
KCC sends a link we have to upload the documents and forward the link to KCC instead of documents. Is it right?
Iam 2020 ASIA 13XXX DV winner.
With respect
August 21, 2021 at 20:24
Which youtuber said that?
August 22, 2021 at 16:12
Dear Brit Simon
Do think that youtuber is wrong?
I am waiting for your reply to send my documents please.
Very Respectfully
August 22, 2021 at 16:47
You still did not give me the youtubers name, or link. So – I only have your interpretation of what that person allegedly said.
August 22, 2021 at 18:32
Hi Brit,I had the interview and I received my passport with visa from embassy. I want to buy a plane ticket and fly next week. It is any ban activ? Or i could enter in US without problem. I am flying from Romania (it is not on the list of prohibited countries because covid). And my transit country as well.
August 24, 2021 at 21:39
DV immigrants are exempt from the bans, BUT you do need to comply with requirements such as a negative covid test.
August 23, 2021 at 09:03
Hi Simon! Hope this text finds you well. I’m a winner of the 2022dV lottery and have submitted the DS-260 form on which I noticed later some mistake since I didn’t fill it by myself.
1- I’m actually a teacher but I can’t continue in that way in US. The one who filled the form put “worker at the airport”. I would like to change it. What do I do?
2- On the Infos about my family, my mother hasn’t got a birth certificate but on mine, I have her age at which I was born. For that case, what do I mention for my mum birth date so that I won’t have problems?
Thanks
August 27, 2021 at 00:00
1. There is no need to update that, it’s noty important.
2. January 1 of that year
August 23, 2021 at 09:24
Hello Brit,
Just anxious before my interview ..
My tourist visa application in 2011 was put under AP for 5 months before issuance, and in 2016 I renewed it with no issues.
Is it possible to go under AP for DV, if your tourist visa was under AP previously? Have you heard of cases undergoing AP twice?
Thanks.
August 27, 2021 at 00:01
That can happen, yes.
August 25, 2021 at 23:10
Hi Brit, Thanks alot for what u r doing.
1. I have a question if u plz answer me.
2022AS1xxxx applicant
It’s almost 47 days I have submitted sd260, for myself and 4 derivatives of mine.
I haven’t been asked to send civil documents yet and I still didn’t receive ds260 submission confirmation for myself principal applicant and one child, but 3 other derivatives got their confirmations.
2. Do I need to email KCC and ask them why?
Thanks alot.
August 28, 2021 at 05:33
It’s normal, send the documents.
https://britsimonsays.com/document-procedure-modification/
August 27, 2021 at 12:03
Hi dear sir brit ,
I am a dv 2020 lottery winner from Afghanistan and interview was cancelled due to Covid-19.
So my questions is,
1) when did dv 2020 lottery interview will start.?
2) what is means of groups (3,4,5)?
Thank you sir.
August 28, 2021 at 05:53
1. Wait and see
2. DQ or not
August 27, 2021 at 13:20
Hi Brit
I’ve two questions if u plz answer me.
2022AS13xxx
1.Submitted ds260 in July. 10
Received only submission confirmation for 3 persons but nkt for the main applicant and one more derivative.
Do I email kcc to confirm if it is delivered or not and then send the documents or wait to be asked about documents.
August 28, 2021 at 05:55
Send the documents
August 27, 2021 at 17:18
Hey Brit ,thanks for the work ,I wanted to ask you ,is it possible to apply for BI Visa if in the system I have ever been denied a green card Visa ??
August 27, 2021 at 17:25
Actually I have been denied with USA visa twice ,they were concerning on business conference ,then after i practiced dv lottery of which i got selected dv winners 2021 but with a high case number ,suppose I don’t get the interview ,is it possible for me to apply for any other type of Visa to USA ?
August 28, 2021 at 06:03
Yes
August 28, 2021 at 01:29
Hi Simon! You’re blessed for the help so far.
1-I’m a winner of the dv 2022 And submitted the ds-260 form with some mistakes. I’m currently a teacher but can’t continue in the same profession in US. Which other job can I choose??
2-My mother hasn’t got a birth certificate while on mine I have only got her age at my birth time.but on the ds 260 form there is a case reserved for that. What do I put??
Ex: I’m born on 1st November 1996 and her age was 22years old
August 28, 2021 at 06:06
1. It doesn’t matter for this process.
2. Choose Jan 1 of the year of birth
September 9, 2021 at 06:33
Hi Mr Simon, I have seen embassies like TGG-TEGUCIGALPA processed on july 2021 +2800 B1/B2 NIV vs 0 DVs . How is that possible? What can I do in order to get my 2NL? 2021SA31XX –Already DQ on august? NIV are being prioritized before Inmigrant Visas.
September 9, 2021 at 14:13
“How is that possible?” Well Hondurans were not eligible to participate in the lottery so there were no Honduran selectees. Further, DV cases have been given a very low level of priority. None of that should be news.
September 12, 2021 at 07:14
Hi Sir,
Thanks for your help. I have been follwing you since i have been selectedbfor dv lotteey 22 and your advises been really helpful to me.
I am dv 22 winner from Afghanistan, As you are aware that at the moment there is no US Embassy/consulate active in Afghanistan. I have 2 options for 2 countries to go and change my interview location to. India or Pakistan. Which one do u suggest me.
Thanks.
September 12, 2021 at 13:57
Whatever is easiest/safest.
October 10, 2021 at 22:54
Hello sir.
I did not participate in the class action lawsuit.
Should we have all asked for a lawyer?
October 16, 2021 at 03:03
What suit? What year??? BE CLEAR!
October 15, 2021 at 07:44
Hi Brit
Been following for some time now and I appreciate the work you do. Thank you!
Please I am a dv2021 winner and I haven’t received any email from Kcc neither for supporting documents or interview. I emailed them but yet no response.
My case number is 2021AF46k. So my questions are;
1. Should I send the documents anyway ? If yes to which site please
2. Should I just be patient?
Thank you ?
October 16, 2021 at 04:09
Send the documents
https://britsimonsays.com/document-procedure-modification/
October 16, 2021 at 04:09
DV2021 ended. So unless you are on a lawsuit your case cannot be processed.
October 17, 2021 at 11:03
Hi birt .. pleased kindly i want your advice!
I win dv 2021 plaintiff of goh lawsuit ! No dq ! My mom American citizen . She took permission form from senator in her state to help . ! And they give her form to fill and require documents to support ! In ur opinion is can help and this is right time to submit form or wait timl start work with 481 saved visa to go plaintiff!! Or if senator give order can solve any time!
Please wait ur advice i with my family keep fighting and hopping to get this chance
Thx alot
October 17, 2021 at 16:03
I don’t know if a congressperson would help in your case.
October 17, 2021 at 16:34
They accept to help .. but i asked about if this correct time
October 26, 2021 at 15:56
Hello Sir,
I am dv 22 winner (CN# 2022AS3K)and have sent my docs as well. I am from Afghanistan. And since US Embassy in Afghanistan is closed. I would like to change my interview location from Kabul Afghanistan to Islmabad- Pakistan. I sent KCC an email with proper details stating the unavailability of US Embassy/consulate. But they responded me the following way. I didnt understand what to do. Seeking your help please..
“Thank you for your inquiry.
Once the DS-260 for the Principal Applicant has been submitted, the Interview Location can only be updated by the Kentucky Consular Center (KCC). Please send your request to [email protected]. You will need to include information that explains why you need the interview location changed. Unless they are in the U.S. and adjusting status, all applicants on the case will be scheduled for interview with the Principal Applicant. You should contact the U.S. Embassy or Consulate directly to arrange separate interviews, if needed. If you need to change your interview location because your residency has changed, you will need to include the new address in your email along with your case number, Principal Applicant’s name, and complete date of birth in the following format (MMDDYYYY). You will also need to request that KCC unlock your DS-260, so that you can update your application with your new address. (Please note that Post Office Boxes and mailing addresses in care of another person do not justify a change of interview location.) If your interview has already been scheduled, you must contact the embassy at which you have been scheduled to determine if your case can be transferred to a different location”.
Thank You!
S.Jamil
October 29, 2021 at 02:41
Their response says exactly what to do. You need to write and explain that your embassy is closed, and that is why you are asking to switch.
October 29, 2021 at 16:30
Hello sir,
I got dq and my case is 2022as7xx. I’m from Iran.
My chosen embassy is Ankara, given that it only invites Turkish citizens for interviews, should I change my embassy? If yes, which is better, the embassy of Yerevan or Abu Dhabi?
Thanks so much,
Farid
October 29, 2021 at 17:48
The best embassy is the one you can get to, will accept you and KCC will assign you to.
December 27, 2021 at 11:03
Hi I submit the ds 260 2 months ago, m’y case number IS 2022eu0000xxxx but i don t have any answer…i didn t Pay nothing and i didn t send pièces….do you think this delay IS usual? Thanks, Lili
December 27, 2021 at 16:01
No
December 27, 2021 at 16:09
Thanks for your answer, should I write to kcc?
December 27, 2021 at 16:23
Do you think there s a problem with my case? I m a little bit worried not have news because i have a low number case…
January 13, 2022 at 16:24
Sir I don’t have high school but I have job experience of 16 years but I work in 5 star hotel as housekeeping supervisor .do I qualify for dv lottery work experience
January 13, 2022 at 17:55
Probably not unless your work is very much managerial.
Here is a supercisor role on Onet
https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/37-1011.00
January 26, 2022 at 00:02
How do we question our embassy to be more puncture?
How do we tweet them that they become effective.
Especially embassy in Liberia?
With capitol Monrovia (MRV)
January 28, 2022 at 03:08
Tweets don’t do anything. You can use your judgement for contacting them.