The new lottery process for DV2022 starts today! Many people will get the fantastic news and begin their lesson in “patience” today. Existing winners will know what I mean.
By the way – speaking of being patient, the ESC website will certainly have some performance problems for the first few hours. If that happens, you can get frustrated and keep trying OR try again after a few hours. I would take the second option!
The entry checking site will open at noon EDT today (May 8, 2021), and of course the site will be unbearably busy and unstable for a few hours because everyone will try and check at the same time. Happens every year.
So if the site doesn’t respond, just wait a few hours. The link for checking is here https://dvprogram.state.gov/ESC
I created a video to introduce new winners – I hope it helps!
Also for those that stuggle to check their case accurately – check out this video:
August 17, 2021 at 23:40
Hi Mr Simon
Im 2022AF45*** and I have fill in the ds260 but I did not include me being in Dubai for over 3years and submitt with a new passport is that an issue
August 19, 2021 at 22:55
You need to unlock and correct the travel history on the DS260. When you send documents you have to include both old and new passports, and a pdf explanation of why you replaced the passport.
August 16, 2021 at 08:06
Hi Simon,
My Case number AS21XXX, and I have not submitted my DS-260 form yet as my wife will deliver in late Oct-21. Do you suggest waiting or shall I submit the form and unlock later?
August 17, 2021 at 17:19
Please make sure you use the year as well as case number. I assume you are DV2022.
Your choice on whether to wait or not. Your number is quite high, so you could submit after the birth without causing problems.
August 16, 2021 at 07:22
Hi,
2022OC8XX – In regards to the documents to sent to KCC – for my birth certificate, it doesn’t have my father on it but I obviously know who he is and I put him in my DS-260 form when putting the details about my parents. Is this going to be an issue if I send my birth certificate with no father on it?
August 17, 2021 at 17:17
No. What is important is that you send the type of birth cert has has space for both parents. It isn’t important that both parents are listed, but the type of document is important.
August 11, 2021 at 10:12
Hey Simon I unlocked my ds 260 and submitted again but they didn’t send me any confirmation email so is that normal? Dv2022
August 14, 2021 at 04:07
Don’t worry about trivia.
August 8, 2021 at 08:39
Hi. I’d like to thank you. Am Dv22 AF55xxx. My question :due to my case number which consider high number. Can I apply for DV23 or not?
August 8, 2021 at 15:27
Yes
August 5, 2021 at 09:10
hey Simon, My passport expires in January so do I need to unlock Ds 260 and change the old one with the new one? Or is it better to send the new passport with the documents?
August 5, 2021 at 14:05
Be more clear. Case number? Have you sent documents already?
August 5, 2021 at 14:39
my case number is 2022Af45** and no I didn’t send the documents yet
August 5, 2021 at 18:24
OK – then I suggest you renew your passport and update the DS260. when you send documents, send old and new (same for the interview).
August 6, 2021 at 03:25
On the same case,I have a new passport.On ds 260 I used the old passport.I have already sent the doc by sending the old passport and new one.Should I ask to unlock and update my ds 260 from old passport to new passport???
Please advice. 2022AF35XX
Thank you
August 6, 2021 at 05:26
No, take old and new to the interview.
December 21, 2021 at 08:30
Hi Simon, im 2022AF44XXX
1- I have submitted my DS260 since 7th october 2021 but still now i didn’t receive any reply from KCC.
2- Secondly, i used my new passport to fill the DS260 as i noticed that the old one should expired on 14th october 2021 (just 7 days after submitting my DS260). I don’t know if it could be a problem.
So what you can advice me about the two casse?
Many thanks.
December 22, 2021 at 05:08
1. You need to be patient, your case is nowhere near being current.
2. No problem. Take both to the interview.
July 31, 2021 at 00:31
Hi Simon, I won the DV of Luttery 2022 and I sent the DV-260 a month and a half ago, should I send the documents or wait for an email asking me to do so, also my case number is 2022AS0005*** When will my interview be
August 2, 2021 at 04:15
Send the documents.
No predictions.
July 26, 2021 at 17:51
Hi simon!! I finally Got a appointment For the month of August, I will proceed with médicala ASAP! One last worry, do I need to fill an affidavit of support? Or it is not needed?
July 27, 2021 at 05:53
Be wise. Get an I-134.
July 24, 2021 at 17:40
Hi Simon,
Is there any specific or suggested supporting document labeling format.
July 25, 2021 at 16:15
https://britsimonsays.com/document-procedure-modification/
July 23, 2021 at 15:36
Hello Simon, am dv 2022 winner with case number AFXXX37XXX, should I fill the DS260 forms or is too early to do that??
July 24, 2021 at 06:03
It’s not too early.
July 24, 2021 at 09:05
Hi Simon, my friend’s wife win a dv lottery 2022 and her husband is a crew in cruise ship, the problem is he cannot get the police report from ship, how should he will do before submit the DS260 forms??? Please help me to give him the advice.
July 25, 2021 at 16:04
He should follow the instructions and the reciprocity page to figure out which police certs he needs and how to get them.
July 21, 2021 at 12:12
Hello Brit, please what happened after dv 2020 lawsuit hearing? My wife is a winner of dv2020, we were just waiting for the interview date when the covid19 spreaded
July 24, 2021 at 01:23
I produced a video on that. Basically – still waiting for the final outcome.
July 21, 2021 at 00:59
Hi simon, please is the VB for August already out?
July 19, 2021 at 22:49
Hi simon, please is the VB for August already out?
July 21, 2021 at 04:54
You can look rather than waiting for me.
July 18, 2021 at 18:59
Hi Simon,
I won DV 2022 and fill the ds-260 and sent the document to kcc a few weeks back with my wife but last week my wife gave birth to a new boy. We are not planning to take him with us recently to the USA. Should we include him on ds-260? will it affect the process, if we don’t include him on ds-260?
July 19, 2021 at 22:48
Please what is your case number?
July 21, 2021 at 00:13
You must include him on your DS260s. But only complete a DS260 for the child if you want a greencard for the child.
July 21, 2021 at 02:53
Thanks Simon for the response, that means I should ask KCC to unlock the ds-260 for Me and my Wife. Because when we fill the form we said the number of children 0.
July 16, 2021 at 00:00
Hi Brit, after today’s upload, will any other number be uploaded? Or this is the last one?
July 16, 2021 at 04:58
Be more clear.
July 16, 2021 at 07:46
After the Visa bulletin for August, will there be another Visa Bulletin for thé month of September? Or this will be the last?
July 17, 2021 at 22:50
There is a VB every month, but no more for DV2021.
July 14, 2021 at 16:35
Hi Brit, I won the 2021 and 2022 DV lottery, since the current process is slow, can I check in the 2022?
July 15, 2021 at 04:36
Yes
July 8, 2021 at 16:05
Hit brit my wife don’t want to migrate with me to the states any more,can she join Me later in the future and how many years will it take for her to join me.Also my case number is AF30××× which months will I hv my interview
July 10, 2021 at 17:34
Sponsoring a spouse later takes around 2 years.
I assume you are DV2022 – always make that clear. It is too soon to know about interviews.
July 8, 2021 at 00:34
Hi! 2022OC8XX
I submitted my DS-260 maybe a couple of weeks ago now, I was just reminded by my sister that I travelled to Hawaii when I was younger that I forgot about. I declared my trip to US in 2016 but I didn’t declare my Hawaii trip from 2010. Will this be an issue, should I get my application unlocked?
July 10, 2021 at 17:20
No need to unlock.
July 7, 2021 at 08:50
Hi Simon, my spouse dv 2022 case number is OC17xx. Is there any chance for being selected for the interview??
July 7, 2021 at 13:56
It is too soon to know anything.
July 5, 2021 at 08:29
Hi Simon,
On the DV entry I listed my middle name. After starting to complete the DS260, I realised my middle name was not listed on my passport. Will this be an issue? Thanks again.
July 5, 2021 at 14:30
No
July 1, 2021 at 00:04
Hello Simon
I’m trying to submit my DS 260 but it shows me the red arrow that indicates a problem in my case number which I’m sure is correct i use it to sign in , what could be a problem there is no help message indicating what the problem is though
July 2, 2021 at 04:24
Did you remove the leading zeros?
July 2, 2021 at 09:11
No , I wrote it as it’s starting from the year to the last digit , I tried different devices and browsers!
July 3, 2021 at 15:51
Well, that is your problem. Leave out the leading zeros!
July 2, 2021 at 22:04
I just realized that there is such an instruction, I did it and successfully submitted it thank you
July 3, 2021 at 16:10
Yup
June 22, 2021 at 14:55
Hi Brit,my brother in Ghana is a 2022 winner but whenever we try submitting the 260forms it says,”your request cannot be processed at this time.pls is there anything he’s getting wrong because he’s so worried.thank you
June 24, 2021 at 04:01
https://youtu.be/aWeJqaSXEEM
June 26, 2021 at 16:30
Thanks so much Brit,your video was really of help and beneficial.DS 260 forms now submitted.pls I want to ask which email I’m I suppose to send other required documents to and am I to send it now or wait till they request me to do so and how long will it take to get back to me.
June 26, 2021 at 17:57
Case number with year and region…
June 27, 2021 at 00:38
2022AF25***
June 28, 2021 at 21:31
OK – so you can wait a few weeks. Your case number will not be current in 2021 anyway – so you have a long time to wait.
June 19, 2021 at 12:13
Hi brit, on my passport one letter was omitted from my name at the end.it was suppose to be double LL but was made only one L they said it was a mistake and they cant correct it so in this case what do u think I do am a winner for the 2022,but in registering I use the LL at he end cause my birth certificate and documents has all the LL only my passport
June 19, 2021 at 20:31
Use the correct name.
June 20, 2021 at 12:45
Thanks brit,I will use the correct name because that was what I used in applying and all my documents has my correct name,is thought it was a problem but thanks for letting me no is not a problem at all
June 25, 2021 at 23:00
Hello Simon 2022 Af24978 when can expect for interview
June 26, 2021 at 17:29
Too early to know.
June 18, 2021 at 21:18
hi simon
i won DV 2022 i filled DS260 do i need to have affidavit of support to avoid public charge
June 19, 2021 at 20:15
Possibly.
June 18, 2021 at 09:40
Hi Simon,
unfortunately I was not selected for the DV-2022 lottery. Since many people selected for DV-2021 are also selected for DV-2022, I was wondering if yu think that a repechage is possible. Did it ever happen in the DV lottery history?
June 19, 2021 at 19:45
In some years they add some more winners around September
June 17, 2021 at 22:10
Hi Bright
I am DV-2022 winner. I’d like to know if Bsc degree could be used as a substitute for High school certificate with regards to educational qualification? And also, my case number is 2022Af8xxx and I’m from Ghana. How soon will I be scheduled for the interview after submitting DS—260 application?
June 19, 2021 at 20:43
You should be prepared to show HS education as well as the BSc
I can’t guess timelines right now.
June 14, 2021 at 06:00
Hello Simon i am trying to fill the Ds _260 but my case number is been rejected with the message “the case number does not match our record please how do i rectify this
Case number 2022AF44xxx
June 15, 2021 at 05:27
Watch the second video.
June 12, 2021 at 11:15
Hi Simon
I was selected for the 2022 lottery, I completed the ds-260 form a few days ago(8 june 2021), I sent it, but I did not receive any email from KCC. Is this normal?
Usually how many days later an email is received to send documents?
Is it possible to send the documents before receiving the kcc email?
My case number is 2022AS00011xxx, when do you think I will be invited for an interview?
Thankful
June 13, 2021 at 14:39
They are busy right now, so don’t worry about response emails.
Yes you can send the documents without be asked, but you have a long time to wait anyway because of your case number. It certainly would not be current in 2021, so you have a minimum of 7 or 8 months to wait.
June 13, 2021 at 17:10
Dear Britsimons
I am DV selectee AF 3XXX.A family of 5.Already submitted ds for all 5.I have been observing how hectic dv 2021 is.Should I go ahead and submit all required docs to kcc or should wait perhaps in August or Julay to submit..Or I should wait their email which will tell me to submit.Please advise
June 11, 2021 at 23:57
HI brit,been trying the lottery for 7 years now and have not been lucky so this time I decided to make an agent try for me and I am a winner for the 2022.How do I fill my ds 260 forms since I don’t no how to go about it
June 13, 2021 at 14:17
https://britsimonsays.com/completing-the-ds260-for-dv-lottery-entrants/
June 10, 2021 at 00:53
I’ve won the 2021 Dv with case AF38xxx
My question here is a mistake was done on my high school certificate with regards the date of birth instead of 1998 it was typed 1995 what should I do about it
June 10, 2021 at 13:57
Nothing. Your date of birth comes from the birth certificate.
June 6, 2021 at 06:00
Hi BritSimon,
Hope you are doing well. I’m a DV2022 selectee from Sri Lanka and my case number is AS21xxx. When I will be interviewed? I would appreciate if you could help.
June 6, 2021 at 19:16
That is probably a pretty high number, but it is too early to know for sure.
June 3, 2021 at 22:35
Hello simon
I was applying for masters in USA for this fall and then i was selected for dv 2022, I didn’t fill the ds 260 , and my priority is the lottery visa, what happens to my dv lottery application if I apply now for a student visa i think f1 ? Something like that after i get the paperwork from the university
June 5, 2021 at 14:36
No impact on the DV case
June 3, 2021 at 21:52
Hello brit
I’m winne my question is what if father and mother have passport child’s don’t have children can users traveling documents because wi reside to another country 10 ans ago to get my passport here is difficult you must go back to the country, me my interview is here I’m leaving.
June 5, 2021 at 14:35
I don’t understand.
June 3, 2021 at 13:59
Hello simon i hope you are doing well
I’m wondering about the medical requirements for the dv 2022 i read all there is in both my embassy’s the gov’s website, but i was diagnosed with tuberculosis before and never detected in chest x ray or sputum it’s in some lymph nodes and i was treated and took my last check up this month and clear as well but I don’t know if my medical history could disqualify me as they is a lot of stigma around it . They generalize it as “tuberculosis” but it’s quite not the same my case isn’t infectious at all
I know this seems very medical and specific but I wondered if you ever encountered any case like this
June 3, 2021 at 19:16
For TB you need to get the medical as soon as you know you will be scheduled. If they insist on TB tests, that can take three months.
June 3, 2021 at 23:49
Do you mean the tests can take three months? Why ? Or do you mean it will be valid for three months?
June 5, 2021 at 14:38
TB tests can take three months.
June 2, 2021 at 21:38
Other question is . I applied with my original passport while i was refugee in EU county , my passport was valid at that point . then after a few months I recive travel document/ refugee passport from the country I live and the original passport also is expired .
So I filled out the ds260 form with my new passport . i have the original expired passport to show in my interview . İs everything ok? One of my concern is they are going to tell me why did you apply with your original passport number while you were refugee in other country . Can you tell me whats going to happen in this case
June 3, 2021 at 17:31
No problem, just be prepared to provide old and new passports, and answer any question with total honesty.
June 4, 2021 at 09:35
Hay
Thank you for reply , I just saw it , I really feel better now ,Its a life changing opportunity for me as a refugee and I was worry to lose it ,
ass I couldn’t find my comment and your reply I sent you again the same question so please ignore it i got my answer .
I wish you get back from universe what you give us ,the world needs more people like you
June 2, 2021 at 21:30
Hay Siamon . I really feel lucky that I found your YouTube channel. I learned a lot from your videos,
I have a question I am iranian 2022 winner my case number is 2022as55×× I live in Greece and the interview is going to take place here in Greece. Can you help me with this questions
1)when should I expect my interview approximately.
2) as you know interviews had been challenging for iranian a people as there is no US embassy in Iran . Do you think for me having the interview here gives me better chance to have my interview earlier?
3) I sent the ds260 form and I am gonna travel to Italy for holidays, please tell me i dont need to unlock my form and add Italy as one of the country that i travel
June 3, 2021 at 17:30
1. It’s hard to guess, but probably early 2022
2. Yes
3. No need to unlock for that.
June 2, 2021 at 21:07
Hello,
Can I choose my neighbor country’s US embassy (but I do not reside there)for DV interview?
Thank You.
June 3, 2021 at 17:16
Currently they are scheduling based on resident address, and not allowing many changes to other embassies, but you can try and see what happens..
May 30, 2021 at 10:42
Do you know anything about how lenient or not the embassy in Ankara is or what is the problem there because i was advised not to schedule my interview there, is it possible if I didn’t fill my ds260 or is it more complicated since i reside in Turkey
May 30, 2021 at 21:01
If you live in Turkey that is where they will schedule you.
May 31, 2021 at 12:03
They game me an option in the ds260 whether i want to be scheduled in the same country of residence or somewhere else , what happens if I choose another country say uae
June 3, 2021 at 04:22
They ignore your request.
May 29, 2021 at 16:37
Hello Brit. I am dv 2022 winner. But i win the lottery without passport as it was hard for me to get a passport in Africa because of the pandemic. Do you think that the consulates may approve my Visa by taking into account the reason i didn’t have passport at the time of lottery application? Thank you!
May 30, 2021 at 20:01
I don’t know how they will handle such cases yet. They say they will be disqualifying cases like yours without any justification.
June 24, 2021 at 22:51
hi simon I am my case number 2022AS28xxx When will my interview be and how likely will I be to get accepted? Thank
June 26, 2021 at 17:05
It is too early to know anything, but that number is clearly high and so you have a long wait ahead.
May 26, 2021 at 06:14
Hello Simon, 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 27, 2021 at 05:14
You may as well so, yes.
May 26, 2021 at 00:05
Simon,
I’m trying to check my status (I’ve used both Google Chrome browser and MS Edge browser over numerous different days) but I continually get taken to an error page when I submit my details on the ESC form. It says only this…
The requested URL was rejected. Please consult with your administrator.
Your support ID is: 18357766257334814633
[Go Back]
May 26, 2021 at 05:24
That normally represents a bad network.
May 24, 2021 at 21:01
Hi Simon,
Am resident of Kuwait for past 10 years, to have a police clearance certificate, to obtain that we require to show USA embassy letter how to manage that, also A certificate of termination of military service or exemption from performance of service due to residence abroad shall request certificate from embassy or translating the termination card or exemption from military service meets the requirements,
May 25, 2021 at 05:47
Read the country reciprocity page.
July 24, 2021 at 17:02
Hi Simon,I have obtained police clearance certificate but they missed to country of birth field, Appreciate your advice
July 25, 2021 at 16:14
That is not a problem.
May 24, 2021 at 15:45
Dear Brit, I’m a dv22 selectee from Israel with a case number of AS13xxx. I would appreciate if you could help with 2 questions.
1. In the application form I left out my stepdaughter who is a 16 years old that Is already an American citizen. Do you think that by not including her it may disqualify myself and my wife (whom I’ve originally included in the application) and our newborn son (born after the application was filled)?
2. I know it’s too early to tell whether my case number will ever turn current or not, but assuming it will get there at some point, what do you suggest using as a cue from the visa bulletin for Asia in order to go a head and submit the DS-260 and its supporting documents? Meaning, the earliest you would submit assuming the chances to get current are high.
Of course if the forecast will show very low chances for my CN to ever get current I would prefer not to process at all in order not to risk our non immigrant visas.
I appreciate your time and knowledge!
May 25, 2021 at 05:36
1. No problem.
2. You can submit now if you want, or wait a couple of months when we know more.
May 24, 2021 at 00:34
Hello Simon,
Hope you doing well and thanks for helping us.
I am from Iran. I read some news that travel ban is already removed and Iranian also have a chance to get the VISA. Is it true?
Also my cas number is 2022AS000122xx, do you think my interview date will be too late? is there any chance? I am living in China currently.
thanks a lot.
May 25, 2021 at 02:02
The Muslim ban is removed, yes.
Your case number means you will wait about a year from now. If you are male Iranian that can represent a risk because there are enhanced background checks which take time.
May 31, 2021 at 20:27
Hi brit
My case number for dv 2022 winner is AF15xxx
When can I be interviewed
June 3, 2021 at 04:33
Early 2022 probably.
July 6, 2021 at 18:48
Hi Mr.Brit,
I am from Sri Lanka & I’m a 2022 winner. My case number is AS00016***
01.When can I be interviewed? &
Do I in a danger zone?
02.what would be your suggested date(final date) that I should submit my D260?
July 7, 2021 at 01:51
1. You have a long wait. Probably a year.
2. You can delay a few months.
July 7, 2021 at 05:02
Thanks Brit
One more thing!
Does it means that there is chance of loosing a slot for an interview?
July 7, 2021 at 05:10
It is too early to know.
July 24, 2021 at 21:32
Hi Mr. Brit,
Since the VB is out for 2022, do I have a fair chance to get schedule for an interview? Or is my number too high?
My case number is AS000165**
Country – Sri Lanka
Appreciate your opinion on this !..
Thanks.
July 25, 2021 at 19:41
It is too soon to know anything. You have a long time to wait.
May 22, 2021 at 12:28
Hi Simon,
trying to complete DS-260 online getting message “Your request cannot be processed at this time.”
Case # 2022AS00028xxx
May 22, 2021 at 14:53
Change browser.
August 17, 2021 at 23:11
Hi Mr simon
I was selected dv 2022AF45*** I just submitted my ds260 last 3weeks my worries are
I fill in 2016 on my high school certificate which is 2015 is that an issue?
Secondly should I submit my documents without waiting to be ask ? If yes is there a link ?
August 19, 2021 at 22:54
1. No
2. Yes – https://britsimonsays.com/document-procedure-modification/
May 22, 2021 at 01:54
Hi BritSimon. OC2022 winner. I just wanted to ask. Do I need to bring along a certified copy of my old passport to my consulate interview? Or will a generic photocopy be suffice?
Thanks
May 22, 2021 at 01:55
Disregard this ^^^. I posted twice