I hear people asking – why is BritSimon telling us a way to get disqualified??
Well every year I get to hear similar stories about what people have done on their DV entry and how can I help fix it for them. It normally goes like this…
“My friends told me to apply as single even though I am married…”
“I was annoyed with my husband and we planned to divorce so I left him off the entry…”
“My child is away in another country so I left him off the form, how can I add my child…”
“I split up from my husband years ago, and although we never got divorced, I did not put him on my entry…”
In every case like that my answer will be the same. There is nothing you can do, you will be disqualified. Every time. Got that? Every time.
So – if you want an easy way to be certain to get disqualified – this is the most obvious and certain thing you can do. Leave a legal spouse or child off your eDV entry. Simple.
Am I making my point?
Now if you are about to enter the DV lottery and want to avoid the heartache, expense, and hassle of being disqualified, this is the single most important bit of advice I can give you.
INCLUDE your spouse, along with any child, adopted child or step child under 21 years old (who is not already a US citizen) on the entry.
It does not matter whether you intend to apply for a Green Card for them as your derivative. It does not matter if you are planning to get a divorce. It does not matter if you do not have custody of your child. IF you have any derivative family that would be an eligible derivative, they MUST be on your entry form.
Now, how about some answers to specific scenarios.
You are separated from your spouse, but do not have legal separation papers. You must include him/her on your entry. Don’t have a photo? Use an old photo or take a photo of a neighbor. If that spouse is not going to apply for a DV Green Card with you, the photo won’t matter. However, leaving him/her off your entry will get you disqualified.
Plan to take the kids at some later date? Put them on the entry. If you win, you don’t have to process their case, but again, leaving a child off your entry will get you disqualified.
Getting the picture?
Ok so the other question I get asked is how will they know. Surely someone could pass the interview and wait until later then bring the spouse/children later – perhaps after the winner is a US citizen. Well let us assume that because of bad record keeping in your country the US embassy does not find out you have a spouse or kids that you didn’t declare. Let’s say you have been living in the USA for over 5 years and now have citizenship. So – you apply to sponsor your children. You will be deported. Your citizenship will be taken away. Because you obtained the Green Card by fraudulent omission, your citizenship will be revoked. So – if you proceed with this and think you can sort things out later, you NEVER will be able to admit the existence of the spouse/child that you left off your eDV entry. Their existence proves your fraud.
So – good luck with your entry. Please don’t make this simple mistake. If you do, I cannot help you.
Easiest way to get disqualified from DV lottery
February 27, 2018 at 21:27
Please I have check my mail couple of times and have also checked on ESC site where I was Selected but my interview updates is not there so please what need to be done,Thanks
February 27, 2018 at 21:33
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February 27, 2018 at 21:29
And my interview is first week in April please
February 28, 2018 at 19:58
Hi Britsimon,is it possible to go for my medicals since I know my interview is coming on the first week of April Even though I haven’t received my appointment Letter.Is that possible for them to do the medicals for me.
February 28, 2018 at 21:51
https://britsimonsays.com/for-those-waiting-for-2nls/
March 13, 2018 at 07:31
Hi ,please I need your advice when filling the DS 260 because I didn’t understand the something well I didn’t say I had a specific illness,and I didn’t also said it through my medicals ,now my interview is near what do you suggest please,should I unlock my Ds 260 and is it possible.Thanks
March 14, 2018 at 23:03
Hi, thanks for this great blog. I couldnt find this info in this blog and would be greatful to get answer. If someone comes to the usa with a tourist visa and overstays (stays illegally) and then returns to his country and in later years wins in the lottery, can he get his visa in the interview?
March 15, 2018 at 02:13
It depends on whether the person is barred or not. If barred, that person cannot process DV.
April 6, 2018 at 14:45
hi brit am so sad because disqualify dv 2018 to interview the reason is i miss my chilldrens the edv form and fill in on ds 260 form my personal information i am divorce before entry i have divorce certeficate but am disqualify
April 6, 2018 at 14:58
The instructions are absolutely clear about this point. Did you forget you had children?
April 6, 2018 at 17:46
yes, but am divorce before apply, my x wife live with my chilldrens another place ,b/c when we are separate the court decide chilldrens live with her and i support finacially
April 6, 2018 at 17:48
OK – but the instructions were very clear – but you chose to ignore them.
April 6, 2018 at 17:56
no ignore i love my chilldrens sometimes we missed b/c we are human missed before and i fill on ds260 i don’t again make a mistake,, i know disqualify before interview b/c it is law
April 6, 2018 at 17:59
next dv i fill on carefully
thank you briti for supporting to people
God bless you more
May 24, 2018 at 12:36
@hi May i ask when you enter your children in Ds260 you still receive 2NL and they still scheduled your interview and got disqualified only at time of interview because you didnt put your children in your original entry? Did you already pay visa fee or not? Thanks
April 7, 2018 at 10:43
AM DV 2018 WINNER and is going to be interview next month but I am HIV positive .CAN I GET A VISA?
April 7, 2018 at 12:07
Simon is the expert here so hopefully will correct my answer if not accurate, HIV is not on the list of illnesses that will disqualify you, however you will still need to prove that you will not be a public charge , i.e. you will have insurance or can afford the treatment and medication.
in any case you should be honest and disclose that information during the medical exam , if you dont then you risk being deported later for failing to disclose this information during the process.
April 7, 2018 at 16:24
That is an accurate and comprehensive answer.
April 7, 2018 at 14:33
Hi simon. Am back once again. Thank Hod i arrived safely in the us. Passing tru the us immigration was so smooth. They only have to collect the sealed envelop not even the x ray. That was strange but no problem. They took my finger frints without letting me fill anything like form. It was as if they were expecting me. However i want to know the acquistion of the green card is done. I have my social already amd now doing my MVA. Now my question. Do i have yo apply for the green card or i should just wait for it to come and how long do i have to wait. ?
April 7, 2018 at 16:13
Just wait – up to 3 or 4 months
April 10, 2018 at 21:01
Hi Britsimon I went for my interview on Monday and God be so good my interview was successful ,so am waiting to collect my visa ,so please after that what next ,but thanks a lot for your guidance
April 10, 2018 at 21:26
What next? You make your plan to move to the States.
April 11, 2018 at 02:54
Hi Brit please am HIV receiving my medication all right but during the medicals I didn’t tell them because I didn’t understand him well,so now that am waiting for my visa please how can I communicate with you them please
April 11, 2018 at 03:11
What do you want me to do???
April 11, 2018 at 03:29
Your advice please how do I let them know the situation please
April 11, 2018 at 05:49
But you have been approved – right? Well in that case there is nothing more to do.
April 11, 2018 at 10:58
Yeah I have been approved but I think it’s not going to be a problem letting the authorities over there know my condition,your advice please Britsimon,thanks
April 11, 2018 at 14:04
No one needs to be informed. Stop thinking about this!!
April 11, 2018 at 14:42
Thanks a lot Britsimon
April 11, 2018 at 15:56
So please it means am safe ,was a bit worried.
April 11, 2018 at 21:18
Hello Brit, I have applied for the DVL diversity lottery. One of the main factors is either the job category or having a 12 year education with a diploma.
I have a 12 year education with a diploma, however I finished my last year in a different high school to where I started and the last two years were integrated 2 in 1 this is because i failed my second year. So I did 1st year and 2 year twice, 3 d year and then I moved high school and i did 4th and 5th year both together in one year, the total is still 12 years.
Do you believe this might affect me if indeed I win the DVL?
April 11, 2018 at 21:21
Your chance of winning the lottery is about once in every 200 years. *If* you win – ask again.
April 12, 2018 at 07:00
Please Britsimon what is MVA and do I have to pay for any amount when I to the immigration in The United States,and if yes please do you have an idea how much will pay.,thanks
April 12, 2018 at 12:13
MVA??? What is that?
When you get your visa, you have to pay $220 per person for the green card itself.
April 13, 2018 at 11:48
Hi, Britsimon,is it possible to pay for my green card fee which is $220 here in Ghana before I leave here in Ghana to the states
April 13, 2018 at 14:42
Yes
April 13, 2018 at 15:36
Please Britsimon can I pay for my green card at the Barclays Bank here in Ghana
April 13, 2018 at 15:56
Is that the Barclays on the corner?
You get that I don’t live in Ghana – right?
April 13, 2018 at 16:00
How does it goes if you want to pay your green cards before you get to the states
April 13, 2018 at 16:23
The internet. You are given instructions with your visa.
May 3, 2018 at 11:21
Namaste sir, I want to know that, while filling registration form, mistakenly email id was not included, does this mean that you are disqualified or not …… thanks
May 3, 2018 at 16:34
Not disqualified.
May 3, 2018 at 20:11
Hi Britsimon at long last I received my immigrant visa today is is with me safely,thanks to you man for your help and support.,God bless you for your marvelous works you have being doing across boards.
May 3, 2018 at 21:19
I personally say I do appreciate the services that you have being given us especially me.,thanks a lot and the good LORD bless you and give you wisdom you and all your team.Stay well bless.
May 11, 2018 at 14:02
Hi BritSimons, a friend of mine went for her interview on Tuesday and was disqualified because the CO said she has multiple entries. Meanwhile she entered only once this year. What does that mean?
May 11, 2018 at 15:26
It means what they said – they found evidence of multiple entries, either this year or previous years.
May 11, 2018 at 15:48
So can she reapply
May 13, 2018 at 16:45
Hi Simon. Please can a single lady be denied a visa if the she is pregnant.
May 13, 2018 at 18:12
Only if there is a public charge concern.
May 16, 2018 at 06:15
What will one be required to do to show prove of not been a public charge. Because am actually freaking out right now. So I need your advice
May 16, 2018 at 13:50
Please start to use the FAQ.
https://britsimonsays.com/all-about-public-charge-affidavit-of-support-i-134/
May 25, 2018 at 14:51
please i just completed university this year and have not received my certificate. Is it adviceable to include the university education in my application
May 25, 2018 at 16:14
Yes
May 31, 2018 at 17:01
Hi Brit , someone won dv lottery 2019 but her husband now don’t like to immigrate to US and she say that in DS260 , is any problem can happen to if he refused to go for appointment in US Embassy with her
May 31, 2018 at 18:27
Not normally.
July 24, 2018 at 07:36
Hi Brit my wife is selected in Edv lottery and I am also included as a spouse, year ago I had applied for business visa and I was rejected, does it affect now?
July 24, 2018 at 13:54
No
September 7, 2018 at 10:56
hallo britt in past two three years of dv lottery entry my girl friend used to record herself as a principal applicant and me as her spouse. and vise versa me as principal and she as my spouse. now i am 2019 dv winner by a case no 2019AF15xxx as a single. i wondering to now if this past action considered as multiple entry?
September 7, 2018 at 14:10
The question is whether YOU entered multiple times in a year. You know the answer to that!
Also, your previous entries as married may cause questions as you now claim to be single.
September 7, 2018 at 17:43
thank you Brits! we will see what will happen! i wish and hope everything will going smoothly!
September 17, 2018 at 00:54
I am a 2019 dv lottery winner but my case number 2019 AS 75**.i have less chance for second letter. So can i again fill dv lottery 2020?? Does it affect my present dv lottery??
September 17, 2018 at 01:16
It is no problem to enter DV2020.
September 17, 2018 at 08:26
hi brit am from ethiopia and my case is 2019Af37××× and my question Is 1)i graduate before 3 month and i huv a degree level and am 20 yrs old is that affect my interview 2)my sponser is my step mother she is like my mother to me is it ok with me
September 17, 2018 at 14:25
1. No
2. Yes
September 17, 2018 at 10:41
Hi sir when start dv 2020 early october ?
September 17, 2018 at 14:27
Patience.
September 26, 2018 at 08:27
HI, IF A DERIVATE APPLICANT IS NOT IMMIGRATING TO THE USA, DOES HE NEEDS TO DO ALL THE MEDICAL EXAMS AND FILL THE DS260, AND EVENTUALLY PAY THE VISA FEE 330 DOLLARS, THANK YOU
September 26, 2018 at 13:03
No
October 2, 2018 at 15:20
Hello Brits
I use my my ex wife when I enter the lottery now that am married agin can i use my new wife information on d260
October 2, 2018 at 16:04
Yes – as long as you have documentation to prove the changes.
October 2, 2018 at 22:21
I was born in an eligible country I.e Cameroon but I now live in an illegible country, Nigeria… Please can it affect my entry based on the current country live in the entry form?
October 2, 2018 at 23:18
No
October 5, 2018 at 01:17
How can I include my grandchild whose parent is under the age of 21 in my application for the lottery
October 5, 2018 at 03:40
You can’t.
October 6, 2018 at 19:57
I’m a bit worried. The photo rule says that the photo requirements for children must be the same as yours (this includes being taken with 6 months of applying for the lottery) but if the child is not in your custody, you can use an old photo. I think this is somehow ambiguous.
October 6, 2018 at 20:07
I want to include my daughter in my dvlottery application. She’s currently not with me but I have her photo I applied with last year. It’s the exact same photo. Will it be ok if I used it?
October 6, 2018 at 22:21
Probably.
October 7, 2018 at 02:10
Hi I registered myself but my photo is old what I should do please give me answer
October 7, 2018 at 13:43
There is nothing you can do.
October 11, 2018 at 15:15
hi my child is 24 years old should i mention him in apication or not please tell me soon and when we should check dv2020 result
October 11, 2018 at 17:02
The instructions make all that clear. READ THE INSTRUCTIONS!
October 11, 2018 at 16:14
Dear Brit, when I applied to green card for 2019 I made a mistake by writing wrong city of birth. I won the lottery and sent DS-260 with correct information about my city of birth. Now I am worried. Will I be disqualified at the interview because of the mistake in my initial application?
October 11, 2018 at 17:04
If the cities are both in the same country, no.
October 12, 2018 at 16:39
hello my mother added me to her children when he was registering dvlottery soo can i also apply for my own
October 12, 2018 at 17:57
Yes
October 12, 2018 at 18:59
hi. if i have no child, do i have to fill wiht 0 ?
October 12, 2018 at 20:50
You indicate no children.
October 21, 2018 at 04:03
If I am pregnant, do I claim that I have a child? The instructions say that you need to claim your step children, even if you are no longer married to the parent. Why? I have 2 step children from a marriage that ended 2 years ago. I am not in contact with them, they are no longer my step children. Why would I claim them?
October 21, 2018 at 04:07
If you have not given birth to a child you don’t list that child.
AS for the rest, follow the instructions.
October 21, 2018 at 11:04
Sir does previous years multiple entry cause disqualification in interview if i am selected this year.
October 21, 2018 at 15:20
Possibly.
October 25, 2018 at 11:44
Hello Brit, I am married and with a kid. Can each of us (wife and I) apply separately, each listing the other as spouse?
October 25, 2018 at 15:16
Yes
November 3, 2018 at 14:23
What to do if your children is over 21 years old?
November 3, 2018 at 14:56
You don’t list them.
November 4, 2018 at 09:20
Hi,
My husband divorced his 1st wife over 10 years ago. He had 2 kids with his first wife. It was a bitter separation and the kids have never met me and do not recognise me as a step mum. He has not seen then either in the 10 yr period and live in another country.
How can we include his kids in our application yet we have no photos of them?
November 4, 2018 at 15:07
He must include them if he wants to enter. So – if he cannot include them, then maybe he cannot enter. You ALSO need to include them.
November 5, 2018 at 10:08
Problem is that we do not have their photos. What´s the alternative?
November 5, 2018 at 14:39
Not entering.
November 4, 2018 at 18:28
i have a child and she is just one month. how would i take her photo which is mandatory in the form?
November 4, 2018 at 18:39
The official instructions cover that. Lie the baby on a white sheet. Stand above the baby and take a photo.
December 14, 2018 at 08:39
Hello
married,listed my spouse, hv no child and indicated 0
In dv lottery 2020
Is it ok
December 15, 2018 at 03:59
If it is the truth – then of course.