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December 29, 2020 at 18:20
Expansion of Interview Waiver Eligibility
Last Updated: December 29, 2020
Secretary Pompeo, in consultation with the Department of Homeland Security, has temporarily expanded the ability of consular officers to waive the in-person interview requirement for individuals applying for a nonimmigrant visa in the same classification. Previously, only those applicants whose nonimmigrant visa expired within 12 months were eligible for an interview waiver. The Secretary has temporarily extended the expiration period to 24 months. This policy is in effect until March 31, 2021. This change will allow consular officers to continue processing certain nonimmigrant visa applications while limiting the number of applicants who must appear at a consular section, thereby reducing the risk of COVID-19 transmission to other applicants and consular staff. Travelers are encouraged to review the website of the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate for detailed information on what services are currently available as well as eligibility information and instructions on applying for a visa without an interview.
Thank you
December 29, 2020 at 18:56
This is about nonimmigrant visas, not DV, but it shows some common sense is being used.
November 13, 2020 at 01:52
Hello dear brit, am a winner of DV 2021 my question is; if the embassy has started giving interview appointments, thank you
November 13, 2020 at 01:59
No, none.
November 7, 2020 at 12:29
How to write a letter to add a newborn ,How does it look like
November 7, 2020 at 20:18
Please read the FAQ
November 7, 2020 at 08:32
Hi Brit
I’d like to know, if I have chance to get visa
My case number is 2020AF15*** and I had an appointment at U.S embassy on April 2020 but was canceled. It’s possible be part of 9k visas reserved ?
November 7, 2020 at 20:16
Maybe.
November 6, 2020 at 13:12
Hi Brit,
I wrote to CBP and below is their answer :
“The U.S. Department of State, through the Embassy or Consulate, has the authority to adjudicate Proclamation waiver requests.
Presidential Proclamations, Press Releases, and Notices related to DHS actions in protecting the American public from the coronavirus: https://www.dhs.gov/coronavirus/coronavirus-news-updates
Travelers who have questions about whether they are subject to, or exempted from, the Proclamation should refer to the Proclamation language, and consult with the U.S. Department of State and the air carrier, as appropriate, in advance of travel to avoid travel disruptions. The decision is up to the airline on whether or not to board a person. Air carriers are directed to contact the Regional Carrier Liaison Group (RCLG) for additional guidance.
Alternatively, travelers subject to a travel ban can go to a non-restricted country and wait the required 14 days before traveling.”
November 6, 2020 at 11:56
Hi brit,
Can u please tell me how many dv 2020 applicants u know who have valid visa and tried to enter usa and turned back by cbp officer
November 6, 2020 at 11:32
Although, Joe Biden is near to win the election, but I don’t think Mr. Trump will easily accept it.
November 6, 2020 at 21:35
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November 7, 2020 at 12:18
Why trump is acting like an idiot and not accepting the democratic process of election. Furthermore, he is also ruining the oldest democracy America prestige among the world community.
November 7, 2020 at 20:18
He’s not acting.
November 5, 2020 at 19:10
Hi brit
Could you please tell me how many people approximately u know who tried to enter usa with dv visa and turned back from border by CBP ?
November 6, 2020 at 21:10
I don’t have enough numbers to give a representative idea of the chances of entering – so no I will not provide that answer.
November 4, 2020 at 06:57
Hi Brit,
I am a 2020 DV winner and I have 2 questions.
1. I got the Visa on Sep 30. Can they take back/reverse my visa, since it was a result of the lawsuit.
2. If Trump extend the ban, let say till March 30 2021, and my visa expired March 16 2021. Am I done? Can I get an visa extension?
It’s really hard for me since I cant plan anything straight since last April 🙁
Thanks for your help throughout the process.
November 4, 2020 at 12:08
1. I don’t believe so.
2. We don’t know, but if Trump wins, and extends the ban, it would obviously be worth trying to enter before the visa expires.
November 2, 2020 at 19:46
Helo berit
#DV2020 Consolidated Gomez Litigation Update:
Judge Mehta set some deadlines to keep us on the path to final judgment. As you may remember, the government is not waiving their right to responsive pleading – which is an answer to the complaint’s allegations or motion to dismiss. Here, we know they plan to file a motion to dismiss. As such, Judge Mehta, like us, wants to get that part over with quickly. This is what he has ordered:
“Defendants’ responsive pleadings shall be due as follows:
(1) December 1, 2020 (Gomez);
(2) December 5, 2020 (Mohammed and Fonjong); and
(3) December 12, 2020 (Aker and Kennedy).
The court will consider a schedule for cross-motions for summary judgment, or a possible stay in light of Defendants’ cross-notice of appeal, after December 12, 2020.”
November 2, 2020 at 09:25
Anyone entered on DV 2020 visa issued after April 23rd in this month of November yet ?
November 2, 2020 at 07:14
Hi Brit,Can the final judgment on 9k visas prolong more than 3 months ,its devastating I mean we went crazy from the beginning on this saga from march ,but this is an upgrated form of stress ,non ending anxiety ,I hope we resolve this at longest on january.thanks in regard
November 2, 2020 at 19:39
It can go on longer – yes. You have to be patient.
November 1, 2020 at 10:16
Hii Brit,
When is the next VB releasing?
November 2, 2020 at 04:54
Almost a month from now.
November 1, 2020 at 07:30
Hi Brit Simon,
Please want to know if it’s advisable for September Visa holders to pay for their citizenship green card while they are not yet travel in the USA, because we were given our citizenship forms indicating if we wish to do so is advisable, but due to the ban issue that’s why I’m little bit confuse and decided to know from you if it is necessary?
Thanks.
November 2, 2020 at 04:53
There is no need to pay the fee until entry.
October 31, 2020 at 23:36
Hello mr. Simon.
Thank you for helping us!
I’m going to try to enter the U.S, in November, because CBP, apparently, has no any instructions about 10014 yet, but they may be getting it soon and it worries me. So may be is a risk to not enter the US immediately?
And also in a POE, I can show their email answer that they was allowed to enter. If there is no risk except for turning away, why not try?
November 2, 2020 at 04:49
You can try if you want. It’s your decision, your risk.
November 2, 2020 at 07:53
Hi Donut,,, Good luck and let us know.
Thanks.
November 2, 2020 at 10:06
If ur visa was issued in September, Please let us know if you manage to get through .. i hope you can make it.
November 3, 2020 at 09:44
Hi Donut,
Please share with us your experience after entering into the US :). Best of luck. Btw, when do u plan to enter?
October 31, 2020 at 17:10
hello brit, i read in your writings that the 9095 visa number is calculated so that the 2020 dv is like other dv from previous years; so 9095 visas is what is left for the dv2020 to be normal?thank you
October 31, 2020 at 19:16
No I have not said anything like that.
October 30, 2020 at 13:33
HI BRIT, IS THERE A RISK THAT 9095 NOT TO BE ISSUED AT ALL,I MEAN CAN SOMETHING HAPPEN THAT CAN PREVENT ISSUANCE OF VISAS OR THE VISAS WILL BE ISSUED WITH CERTAINITY AND WE ARE WAITING JUST THE FINAL JUDGMENT FOR WHEN AND HOW TO ISSUE?THANKS
October 30, 2020 at 14:34
Of course that is a risk.
October 30, 2020 at 10:20
Hello Brits. I am plaintiff under Kennedy lawsuit. We need your analysis. What is the advantage of consolidating Kennedy case with other cases. Like Aker, fongjonj, Mohammed, Gomez. Before Kennedy was not consolidated then judge consolidated it.
October 30, 2020 at 14:31
Ask your lawyer.
October 29, 2020 at 22:03
hi Simon,
i hope you doing well
I’m a dv2020 winner and i contact with my embassy and they asked for my NVC case number but as you know my year is not current and we are not eligible for a further processes … So how can i get this nvc case number ?
thanks
October 29, 2020 at 22:45
You don’t have an NVC number. You should not waste your time, nor the embassy staff.
October 29, 2020 at 06:59
Hello Brit is any news about people who got visa?
October 29, 2020 at 22:13
No news – same as before. The ban is still in force, Some have succeeded in entering the USA, but there is a risk of being turned away. So – the best bet is to wait for January.
October 31, 2020 at 09:23
So the only risk is being turned away? no risk of a denial/rejection stamp on passport/visa (that would negatively impact in future entry)? is there any risk of visa being revoked (and any one’s visa has been revoked)?
October 31, 2020 at 14:50
No other risks.
November 2, 2020 at 19:28
Hello Simon,
i wanted to ask if you know other cases that have entered US( with a visa issued after 23 rd April) except Mohamed ?
Thank you.
November 2, 2020 at 21:18
Yes. I know of cases allowed to enter, and at least one case where someone was returned on the next flight.
November 8, 2020 at 10:59
Hi Brit, would you know if that one case you know of that has been returned back was returned solely due to PP 10014, or perhaps it could’ve been due to the person’s travel history during the past 14 days of his/her arrival into the US to one of the countries included in the ban?
November 8, 2020 at 23:51
PP 10014
October 28, 2020 at 21:15
Good afternoon Brit, I have a printed visa since September and you know that I wrote an email to CBP about the ban and they replied that as long as the visa and passport are valid you can enter the United States, and to be clearer, call CBP 20 minutes ago and I asked again about the travel ban with a DV1 visa and they told me that you can travel that there is no type of restriction, you also look on their official page and you do not get anything about PP10014
October 28, 2020 at 22:36
Yes I understand their response. Just be aware that it is a gamble UNLESS you had a visa prior to April 23.
October 28, 2020 at 14:36
Helo berit
Presidential Proclamations on Novel Coronavirus
Last Updated: June 29, 2020
On Friday, January 31, President Trump signed a proclamation suspending entry into the United States of aliens who were physically present in the People’s Republic of China, excluding the Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and Macau, within the 14 days preceding entry or attempted entry into the United States. The proclamation took effect Sunday, February 2. This action followed the declaration of a public health emergency in the United States related to the novel coronavirus outbreak in Wuhan, China.
On Saturday, February 29, President Trump signed a second proclamation suspending entry into the United States of aliens who were physically present in Iran within the 14 days preceding entry or attempted entry into the United States. This proclamation took effect as of Monday, March 2.
On Thursday, March 11, President Trump signed a third proclamation suspending entry into the United States of aliens who were physically present in any of the 26 countries that make up the Schengen Area within the 14 days preceding their entry or attempted entry into the United States. The Schengen Area consists of Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland. This proclamation is in effect as of 11:59 p.m., March 13, 2020.
On March 14, President Trump signed a fourth proclamation that restricts travel to the United States of foreign nationals who were physically present in the United Kingdom and Ireland within the 14 days preceding their entry or attempted entry into the United States. This proclamation is in effect as of 11:59 p.m. eastern daylight time on March 16, 2020.
On Wednesday, April 22, President Trump signed a proclamation suspending entry into the United States of certain immigrants who present risk to the U.S. labor market during the economic recovery following the COVID-19 outbreak. The proclamation was effective at 11:59 p.m. EDT on Thursday, April 23.
On Sunday, May 24, President Trump signed a fifth proclamation suspending entry into the United States of foreign nationals who were physically present in the Federative Republic of Brazil within 14 days preceding their entry or attempted entry into the United States. This proclamation is in effect as of 11:59 p.m. eastern daylight time on May 26, 2020.
On Monday, June 22, President Trump signed a proclamation suspending entry into the United States of certain immigrants and nonimmigrants who present a risk to the U.S. labor market following the coronavirus outbreak. Effective immediately, the proclamation extends the suspension of entry for certain immigrants (Presidential Proclamation 10014) through December 31, 2020. The new restrictions imposed by the proclamation are effective at 12:01 a.m. EDT on Wednesday, June 24 and expire on December 31, 2020, unless continued by the President.
U.S. citizens are not subject to the proclamations. All proclamations provide exceptions to the restrictions for lawful permanent residents of the United States. Some exceptions include, but are not limited to: foreign diplomats traveling to the United States on A or G visas and certain family members of U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents including; spouses, children (under the age of 21), parents (provided that his/her U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident child is unmarried and under the age of 21), and siblings (provided that both the sibling and the U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident are unmarried and under the age of 21). There is also an exception for air and sea crew traveling to the United States on C, D or C1/D visas. For the full list of exceptions please refer to the proclamations.
The full text of the presidential proclamations are available on the White House website at:
China: https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/proclamation-suspension-entry-immigrants-nonimmigrants-persons-pose-risk-transmitting-2019-novel-coronavirus/
Iran: https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/proclamation-suspension-entry-immigrants-nonimmigrants-certain-additional-persons-pose-risk-transmitting-coronavirus/
Schengen Area: https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/proclamation-suspension-entry-immigrants-nonimmigrants-certain-additional-persons-pose-risk-transmitting-2019-novel-coronavirus/
United Kingdom and Ireland: https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/proclamation-suspension-entry-immigrants-nonimmigrants-certain-additional-persons-pose-risk-transmitting-coronavirus-2/
Brazil: https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/proclamation-suspension
Thank you
November 12, 2020 at 05:35
Hi brit, I see there is a gap between the pp signed date and effective date. If we assume Trump will sign the extension in 31st december but its effective from 2nd January. Are we still subject to the pp10014 if we enter usa by 1st january.
November 12, 2020 at 16:00
What makes you think Trump can’t sign a new pp in advance of the old one finishing???
October 28, 2020 at 14:32
Helo everey where ahow are you i amwanted dv 2020
Presidential Proclamations on Novel Coronavirus
Last Updated: June 29, 2020
On Friday, January 31, President Trump signed a proclamation suspending entry into the United States of aliens who were physically present in the People’s Republic of China, excluding the Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and Macau, within the 14 days preceding entry or attempted entry into the United States. The proclamation took effect Sunday, February 2. This action followed the declaration of a public health emergency in the United States related to the novel coronavirus outbreak in Wuhan, China.
On Saturday, February 29, President Trump signed a second proclamation suspending entry into the United States of aliens who were physically present in Iran within the 14 days preceding entry or attempted entry into the United States. This proclamation took effect as of Monday, March 2.
On Thursday, March 11, President Trump signed a third proclamation suspending entry into the United States of aliens who were physically present in any of the 26 countries that make up the Schengen Area within the 14 days preceding their entry or attempted entry into the United States. The Schengen Area consists of Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland. This proclamation is in effect as of 11:59 p.m., March 13, 2020.
On March 14, President Trump signed a fourth proclamation that restricts travel to the United States of foreign nationals who were physically present in the United Kingdom and Ireland within the 14 days preceding their entry or attempted entry into the United States. This proclamation is in effect as of 11:59 p.m. eastern daylight time on March 16, 2020.
On Wednesday, April 22, President Trump signed a proclamation suspending entry into the United States of certain immigrants who present risk to the U.S. labor market during the economic recovery following the COVID-19 outbreak. The proclamation was effective at 11:59 p.m. EDT on Thursday, April 23.
On Sunday, May 24, President Trump signed a fifth proclamation suspending entry into the United States of foreign nationals who were physically present in the Federative Republic of Brazil within 14 days preceding their entry or attempted entry into the United States. This proclamation is in effect as of 11:59 p.m. eastern daylight time on May 26, 2020.
On Monday, June 22, President Trump signed a proclamation suspending entry into the United States of certain immigrants and nonimmigrants who present a risk to the U.S. labor market following the coronavirus outbreak. Effective immediately, the proclamation extends the suspension of entry for certain immigrants (Presidential Proclamation 10014) through December 31, 2020. The new restrictions imposed by the proclamation are effective at 12:01 a.m. EDT on Wednesday, June 24 and expire on December 31, 2020, unless continued by the President.
U.S. citizens are not subject to the proclamations. All proclamations provide exceptions to the restrictions for lawful permanent residents of the United States. Some exceptions include, but are not limited to: foreign diplomats traveling to the United States on A or G visas and certain family members of U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents including; spouses, children (under the age of 21), parents (provided that his/her U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident child is unmarried and under the age of 21), and siblings (provided that both the sibling and the U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident are unmarried and under the age of 21). There is also an exception for air and sea crew traveling to the United States on C, D or C1/D visas. For the full list of exceptions please refer to the proclamations.
The full text of the presidential proclamations are available on the White House website at:
China: https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/proclamation-suspension-entry-immigrants-nonimmigrants-persons-pose-risk-transmitting-2019-novel-coronavirus/
Iran: https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/proclamation-suspension-entry-immigrants-nonimmigrants-certain-additional-persons-pose-risk-transmitting-coronavirus/
Schengen Area: https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/proclamation-suspension-entry-immigrants-nonimmigrants-certain-additional-persons-pose-risk-transmitting-2019-novel-coronavirus/
United Kingdom and Ireland: https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/proclamation-suspension-entry-immigrants-nonimmigrants-certain-additional-persons-pose-risk-transmitting-coronavirus-2/
Brazil: https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/proclamation-suspension
Thank you
October 28, 2020 at 12:50
Hi Brit
Is there any annotation on the visa that shows it is a re-issue and not subject to 10014? I want to refer to the case of HERA.
Thank you
October 28, 2020 at 13:05
No – but if you have a re-issue you have the old visa and the new one – right?
October 28, 2020 at 14:10
Oh yes! That’s right
October 28, 2020 at 11:47
Hello Simon, are the lawyers planning to do something about pp10014/52 before 31 Dec, so that we can enter US? Thank you.
Can’t wait to see a new post by you named “Ban Blocked – Welcome to USA guys” or sth like that.
October 28, 2020 at 13:03
There is a lawsuit to challenge the whole ban, but I don’t think it will succeed much before December 31.
October 28, 2020 at 11:01
DV 2020
Hello Mr. Brit Simon! Hope you are doing well…
So long time didn’t get any updates from you and we are worried about your silence.))
Be safe!
October 28, 2020 at 13:00
I’m fine!
October 26, 2020 at 19:11
December VB is taking so long, it should’ve been out by now.
October 26, 2020 at 20:11
Patience.
October 27, 2020 at 11:50
Ha ha patience is one thing that I need to practice these days 😀
October 29, 2020 at 11:38
Well its finally out. I hoped Asia would reach at least 4000 🙁
October 26, 2020 at 18:59
Hello Brit,
Was there any proceeding in the court today?.
October 26, 2020 at 20:12
Yes
https://twitter.com/ckuck/status/1320789286988484609
October 26, 2020 at 17:22
I’m quite sure Trump gonna re-elected as I see his Chart is promising.
October 26, 2020 at 17:38
What chart are you referring to? And how can you be sure?
October 26, 2020 at 18:37
Where on earth do you see that???
October 26, 2020 at 21:04
Hi Mr Brit,
Please want to know if anything was said in the discussion today about a way for blocking or removing the travel ban before December 31th?
October 27, 2020 at 20:33
No – that was not the subject of this hearing.
October 28, 2020 at 05:19
I saw his natal chart, which is available on internet.
October 28, 2020 at 11:05
Are you serious?! No comment… ?
October 28, 2020 at 12:46
What on earth are you talking about? This is nonsense.
October 26, 2020 at 21:45
And did you saw that you will work as advisor at the White House with him?lool
October 26, 2020 at 07:25
I am happy for him. Good luck!
October 26, 2020 at 04:00
EU 54XXX
Dear Brit,
I am winner of DV 2020
What do you think should we get the new Police Certificate since our will expire on November 2020?
Thank you in advance
October 26, 2020 at 15:43
It’s your choice. Police certs are accepted up to 1 year old.
October 25, 2020 at 22:31
Hey Brit Simon. Thank you for your words of encouragement. From the bottom of my heart I want to sincerely thank you for taken your precious time to give me hope where I saw no hope. Just wanted to inform you I did arrive in the US 23rd October,Spent a night in Newark and travelled the following day to Houston. I did take your advice by not going through Europe as the CBP Asked me if I did pass through Europe. Currently isolating myself cause of my exposure to COVID19 ??hopefully I will not have it. THANK YOU SO MUCH.
October 25, 2020 at 22:35
Were you issued the visa in September?
October 26, 2020 at 00:59
hi HERA please did you have you’re visas in september?and you have the PP10014?
October 26, 2020 at 02:07
This was a re-issue, not subject to 10014.
October 26, 2020 at 02:05
That’s awesome – welcome to America!!
October 25, 2020 at 09:56
Hi Brit,
I noticed something let say “funny”. I went to the CBP website and typed in their search section “presidential proclamation 10014” and the result was “no result. I tried just “presidential proclamation ” and the result was information only on Presidential Proclamations 9984, 9992, 9993 and 9996. it appears that the PP 10014 is not under their radar at all and that the chances for visa holders to enter is very high. the only problem I see is the annotation which could make the CBP officer curious or if there is a special letter from the embassy inside those closed packets.
what do you think ? from the people you know that have attempted to travel what was the success entry rate ?
thanks,
October 25, 2020 at 17:13
I have seen some people succeed in the entry, and others get turned away. I don’t think you should read anything in to the 10014 ommision.
October 23, 2020 at 14:32
Sir Greetings, I wish to ask whether should I still have hope for the dv 2020 because I’m one of the winner or it is totally banned
October 23, 2020 at 22:39
9095 visas have been reserved while legal arguments continue. So – some DV2020 cases may get visas – no one can say for sure.
October 23, 2020 at 11:53
Hi brit, am a dv 2021 winner from Ethiopia.does the immgrant ban advantage the non banned countries? For example, if trump doesn’t lose and he decides to extent the ban for a further period,are those countries like kenya going to have more advantages?
October 23, 2020 at 12:16
My question is also based on the Muslim ban
October 23, 2020 at 22:37
The “advantage” to non banned countries is that banned selectees cannot process their cases. Trump is likely to lose, and if he does, the bans will probably be removed.
October 25, 2020 at 12:22
I hope Trump will lose the election but on the other hand, Joe Biden got many negative news during last week seems many uncertainty of the election
October 25, 2020 at 19:06
Not sure I see it that way.
October 22, 2020 at 18:20
Hi Brit.
On my visa there is no PP mention. I am from West Africa and the CO told me that I could travel the next day. I talked about the proclamation and he said I just shouldn’t go through some European countries like France. Can you give your appreciation please?
Thank you
October 22, 2020 at 20:47
I’m clapping.
October 22, 2020 at 21:34
Mr Brit, I did not understand. What do you mean?
October 22, 2020 at 21:48
He is showing his appreciation, LOL ?. If you don’t have any PP inscription on your visa, you are lucky one. It is still a risk to be turned around as it was issues after the proclamation (I suppose), but still you have higher chances to get through than rest of us. If I were in your shoes, and had some money to risk, I would try… Your choice… Maybe Brit has a different opinion about your situation… Good luck!
October 22, 2020 at 23:03
Yeah – you are correct Sergiu. With or without the annotation there is risk, because the ban is still in force until the end of December.
October 23, 2020 at 00:25
So I prefer to wait! I don’t have this money. ? Thank you
October 23, 2020 at 07:37
Dear,
What is an amazing news, congratulations.
I just to ask you .
1/ the CO told you that you can travel at the time of interview? Or after you received your visa on passport and noted that there is no annotation then you called CO and asked him?
2/ if I can contact you privately please let me know.
Thank you and best of luck.
October 23, 2020 at 10:31
Hi DV2020
It was when I would collect my visa. I asked when can I travel and that’s the answer he gave me.
October 23, 2020 at 10:58
That’s awesome, if I’m in your shoes and have money I would go directly. Since you don’t have the annotation it makes your probability to enter very higher.
Good luck bro.
October 23, 2020 at 11:21
Thank you Very much bro.
With the will of God, we will all be able to travel.
October 23, 2020 at 08:31
A guy from Tunis was in the same situation and he could travel to USA through Turkey. He writed his experience somewhere here in this blog. If I were you I would try, taking risk may cost money but it’s your life chance since we don’t know what will happen after december 31.
October 23, 2020 at 11:04
You are right Stephane. But I planned to book my ticket for January. In fact, I am following Brit’s instructions. So far this is what I have done and it has worked well for me. And I tell myself that after the election results, he will provide an update.
October 23, 2020 at 22:37
Good luck Hope2020. Hope the ban will end on december 31.
October 23, 2020 at 21:57
Well Stephane, Things can only get better after Dec 31, don’t you think?
By that I mean people are banned right now. Entry is blocked. Some people have tried and got lucky, others have been turned away. After Dec 31 the ban could be extended OR removed – right? If extended, that is no different to today – anyone could still attempt an entry then with the same chance of success or failure at that time.
So – on balance, I think it makes sense to wait. At least see who wins the election…
October 23, 2020 at 22:41
You are right sir! I am optimistic, things will get better after december 31. Thank you so much.
October 22, 2020 at 05:29
Hey Brit, my name is Robert and my case # is AF48xxx. Initially I was worried about my high #. But after watching ur video on how case #s are developed and all the processes thereafter, I hot hope that it doesn’t necessarily mean that there are 48,000 persons ahead of me. I just have to be patient and wait. Thanks a million.
October 22, 2020 at 13:20
Hi mr Brit,
Always appreciating you for your update.
Please want to know or clearly understand if only the ban extend which we don’t pray for, and the ban overseas our Visa expiration date.
(1) will the visa still be useful after the ban?
(2) will we need re-issuance before traveling to the USA or what?
Thanks a million
October 22, 2020 at 20:39
I don’t know what the future will bring. Just wait and see what happens.
October 21, 2020 at 15:10
Hi Mr Brit I’ve been trying to enter the dv lottery the site or webside it says network network for hours now what can i do
October 21, 2020 at 16:35
Try again later.
October 21, 2020 at 05:16
Dear Simon
If CBP turned us to go back , they will cancelled our visa or still we have it valid and we can still use it if the ban not extended.
October 21, 2020 at 14:14
They would not cancel the visa.
October 21, 2020 at 15:03
That’s looking good, So they will not stamp reject or denied on our visa or passports?
Thank you Simon
October 25, 2020 at 17:08
Could they revoke your visa after you entered (under 212(i) or similar)? Because I’ve seen those revocations they’ve been sending students now and it’s scary!
October 21, 2020 at 00:09
Hi Simon,
I would like to share my experience, it might help other people with similar case than me.
I am a dv2020 winner from Tunisia and I was in group 3 (interview in May cancelled). I got my visa on September 24th. The embassy agent told me that I could travel to the US as long as I go through Turkey or Qatar (not Europe).
I emailed the CBP to ask them if my case is allowed to enter the US and they were positive (I can forward their answer to your private email). So I booked a flight from Tunis to Chicago through Istanbul on October 18th. The procedure was smooth and I had no problem. They only asked me where I have been for the last 14 days. They never mentioned the Trump ban at all.
I believe dv2020 visa holders are allowed to enter the US even now as long as they don’t pass through a country mentioned in the ban (Schengen zone, Brazil, China, etc.)
I hope it will help
October 21, 2020 at 00:13
Hi Mohamed,
Thank you for sharing your experience. Could you please specify what CBP is? Also, do you have any inscription on your visa, smth like exception or anything else?
Thank you in advance!
October 21, 2020 at 00:41
CBP (US customs and border protection).
Yes there is an annotation: exception under PP on risk to labor market. This means that I have been issued a visa despite the COVID-19 ban. That has nothing to do whether you can the US the us or not.
October 21, 2020 at 01:02
Ok. Thank you for that! I’ll try to contact them too…
October 21, 2020 at 02:04
Dear Mohamed,
I’m from jordan , how can I contact you?
October 21, 2020 at 02:36
The best people that they can help you to answer your questions are the CBP https://help.cbp.gov/s/questions?language=en_US
In topic: put entering and exiting the us
In description: describe your case to them
They answered me within 10 days
October 21, 2020 at 05:17
Thank you Mahmoud and good luck, best wishes, congratulations, thank you for sharing your experience.
October 21, 2020 at 10:13
Mohamed thankyou for sharing your experience with Simon and us. I would like to ask you as you you said *exeption under PP* . Is it stated : Entry Subject to PP10014 to your visa or exeption under PP
Many thanks again.
October 21, 2020 at 10:53
No, it stated only: exception under pp on risk to labor market.
October 21, 2020 at 02:37
Thanks for that Mohamed, and yes please send the email to britsimon3 at gmail.
I think you were smart to ask CBP and I’m thrilled for you that you got in. However, I just want to add a dose of caution. When we started getting people being issued, I had stated my opinion that “some” people would get through because a) Airlines have no idea about the ban and b) CBP officers would not all understand that some people could hold visas, but still be affected by the ban.
Since then I have heard stories both ways – some cases that got turned away at the POE, and others that got through. There is certainly some risk, even if the CBP give you an email that suggests entry is OK. It is ultimately up to the CBP officer.
However, to be clear, I am 100% certain that the ban is *supposed* to stop someone entering the USA. But since we have created this “odd” situation – the “system” is not operating effectively which some people (such as yourself) will successfully exploit. But once in, there will be no further downsides.
Welcome to the USA!!
October 21, 2020 at 11:02
Hi Brit !
As Mohamed stated above on his visa was written **exception under PP** not **subject to PP100014**… I guess this is why he was allowed to enter US , right ?
On my visa is written **subject to PP100014** and the CO made it clear to me to not enter the US before 31.12.
Thanks !
Milena
October 21, 2020 at 11:12
But I just they are the same meaning unless Mohamed is qualified for one of the national interest exception.
October 21, 2020 at 12:11
I agree. the annotation on Mohammed’s visa is giving him an exception to the proclamation as opposed to others that are “subject to the proclamation.”
Thats how i understood it
October 21, 2020 at 13:03
No, the exception’s annotation means that the visa is issued as an exception during the COVID-19 ban. It is not equivalent to the national interest exception
October 21, 2020 at 15:55
@Mohamed is correct. The annotation does NOT mean he was exempt from the ban. He was admitted because as far as “normal procedures” are concerned the CBP operate under the understanding that a valid visa means you can enter. That is exactly WHY the government had their no visa policy which the Judge found unlawful. They could not have changed their procedures overnight, and whilst some CBP officers would be aware of the ban restrictions they would not be expecting to turn away people holding visas. Only a very switched on officer would understand what was going on.
This chance (that some people would be able to enter) was predictable, and I had predicted it.
October 21, 2020 at 15:56
To reiterate though – some people HAVE been turned away. So – unless you have money to burn on a flight, and don’t mind the chance of being turned away, don’t try it.
October 21, 2020 at 16:33
Thanks for your clarification Simon. I am tempted to try my luck. Perhaps I will go through a blue state !
lets say that I was able to enter the US before the PP expiration, would USCIS still process and issue the green cards ?
October 21, 2020 at 21:10
Yes
November 2, 2020 at 16:23
Karim, do let us know if you get through though ?
October 21, 2020 at 21:40
Dear Mohamed, hello.
I’m DV-2020 winner from Ukraine. We got our visas renewed on September 20th. But in the principal applicant Visa we have notice “entry subject to pp 10014”. And our Ukrainian embassy of the USA replied us that we don’t have permission to enter the USA before pp10014 ixpired expiration date.
So could you please tell if there in your immigrant visa you have the same notice (entry subject to pp 10014)? Is there any chance to get from you a private mail with screenshot of your mailing with your local US embassy where they confirm that you can enter the USA(if yes, we will send it to our local US embassy in Ukraine)?
October 21, 2020 at 23:37
@Valetyn Your scenario is entirely different to the scenario Mohamed faced. In his case he should NOT have been able to enter, but was able to do so because the CBP are not well organized.
In your case if you hade a visa before April 23 you ARE entitled to enter before the end of the year, but the reply from CBP that Mohamed received would not directly prove that.
So – if you are in need of entering before the end of December – go ahead and try – as long as you understand the risk (wasted time and money).
October 25, 2020 at 17:27
Hi Mohamed, congratulations!
Could you please share with us what exactly you asked CBP and what they replied (in brief)?
Thanks!
October 27, 2020 at 09:53
I described my case to them (dv winner, Trump travel ban, what the embassy agent told me,…)
And my question was if I can enter the US before the end of the ban.
Their answer was yes, I can enter the US as long as I have a valid passport/visa
November 11, 2020 at 21:54
It was just luck believe me because of the magic sentenese (exception under pp..)
I spoke with a CBP officer here in Dublin working in the pre clearance facility. He wasn’t sure about my case. He told me he will check with the embassy and call me back. He did call the embassy to check about my case and then told me later that I can’t enter
October 26, 2020 at 17:18
Hi Mohammed,
Please in which airport did you finally get inspected by an immigration officer ?
Did you present your brown envelope at New York/New Wark or Chicago ?
October 27, 2020 at 09:56
All in Chicago
October 27, 2020 at 00:36
Bonjour mon grand Mohamed pourrais je avoir des informations j’ai eu mon Visa depuis le 17 septembre .mon Gmail est [email protected]
October 27, 2020 at 10:00
Tout est décrit la haut. J’ai contacté le CBP, j’ai imprimé l’email et j’ai voyagé à travers Istanbul.
Je n’ai même pas eu besoin de l’email. Je suis passé sans aucun problème
November 3, 2020 at 09:31
Bonjour Mohamed, félicitations! Pouvez-vous nous dire ce qu’il y avait à l’intérieur de l’enveloppe scellée? Et comment avez-vous été reçu par l’agent d’immigration à Chicago? Des questions posées?
October 20, 2020 at 12:18
Hello Simon,
First of all thanks for your great effort for informing us with the latest news.
I’m a dv2020 winner but never get the email about whether they had scheduled my interview,
my question is if there any action i can do with my embassy to ask about my chances in the 9,095 diversity visas to be reserved. Also i need a solid lawsuit decision (my be online form) about Gomez case results so i can attach it in the email i attend to send.
Thanks in advance.
October 20, 2020 at 20:41
No you cannot ask the embassy of KCC anything at the moment because no final judgement has been made. You need to wait.
October 21, 2020 at 14:09
thanks sir but i mean the United State embassy in my country not the KCC one , sorry for the misunderstanding.
October 20, 2020 at 11:03
EU 54XXX
Dear Mr Brit Simon,
Any update on DV 2020?. I am still hoping to be interviewed (:
October 20, 2020 at 20:39
No change.
October 20, 2020 at 10:06
Dear, Brit
I am dv 2020 winner , case eu 228**
1.What do you think , how long will all this process take?
2.We are waiting for judge final decision?
3.Is there any chances for my case n ?
Thank you.
October 20, 2020 at 20:37
1. Weeks to months.
2. Yes
3. I don’t know. It depends on your case status, the judges decision and so on.
October 18, 2020 at 15:37
Hi brits, I’m dv 2021 winner with relative high case number (af52 xxx ). It just came to my notice that was a law suit to be filed for dv 2021 winners and it is rather unfortunate that today is the dateline. What can I do to be part of this lawsuit and benefit from their decision if my case is not called for due to the trump band
October 18, 2020 at 23:15
With a high case number there is little point in participating in the suit. Just be patient.
October 18, 2020 at 02:22
Hi Brit,
Please can September 30th Visa hollder book a flight, pick up December 31 from their Designation and arrive January 1th in the USA and will not be a problem?
October 18, 2020 at 04:32
That is obviously a risk.
October 18, 2020 at 07:04
Thanks for your understanding
October 18, 2020 at 16:46
Brit, what kind of risk you mean?
October 18, 2020 at 23:17
It’s just a silly gamble. There is much unknown, why not just wait for the election at least…
October 18, 2020 at 16:56
By risk do you mean a possibility of the ban extension and potential lockdown because of covid, or there is something else we should consider in the scenario described baby E.G.
Thanks you!
October 18, 2020 at 16:57
*by E.G.
October 18, 2020 at 23:18
Lots of things unknown. COVID, election outcome, extension. People just need to wait…
November 3, 2020 at 19:00
Hi Brit am a dv2020candidste and I send my documents a long time before the covid period but haven’t received any email concerning my case pls what should I do my cn 2020af68***
November 3, 2020 at 20:57
DV2020was affected by the pandemic, and the presidential proclamations. There were lawsuits challenging the bans, and we might see some more visas issued, even though the deadline is already passed. However, since your number is high, and it sounds like you did not get the ready for scheduling email, there is a low chance if any for you to get a visa.
October 17, 2020 at 15:41
Hello Simon! I hope you are well! I spent my interview at the Yaoundé embassy with my wife and my newborn son. The consular agent put us in PA and asked me to go fill the ds260 of the newborn and to come back later he gives us the visa what we did and we came back he gave us the visa except that by asking us to do it he unlocked my ds260 for me and created my son’s without unlocking my wife’s ds260. He said to me “as it is you who are the main winner I unlock that your ds260 it will go like that” I went on the internet and I declared my child in my d260 and I filled his ds 260 to him and we came back he gave us the visa. My question is the following! As my wife did not declare my son in her ds 260 at the border police this will not be a problem for her as for me?
October 17, 2020 at 19:04
No problem.
October 17, 2020 at 00:35
Hi Brit
I got my visa back today. But it seems that there is an error on the paper which is stuck on the sealed envelope (immigrant data summary). My city of birth and my city of residence have been reversed (one in place of the other).
1. Will this be a problem for me?
2. What is the action to take in this case?
3. By the way the CO said that I could travel tomorrow even if I want to but I should not go through France. Is it really possible?
Thank you
October 17, 2020 at 13:50
1. No
2. Nothing
3. Only if the visa you have is a replacement of one issued prior to April 23. Otherwise, NO.
October 17, 2020 at 15:28
Thank you Brit
October 16, 2020 at 23:20
Hello,
I wanna enter dv2022, there is question about the “Country/Authority of Issuance:” my passport from Jordan but the issuance from the jordan embassy in ksa. should I choose Jordan where is my citizenship from or the authority issuance ksa .
Thank you
October 17, 2020 at 13:39
Jordan.
October 16, 2020 at 14:02
Hi Brit,
Is it recommended to be a plaintiff of Siskind’s “IV Ban Litigation” lawsuit as a DV2020 VISA holders with PP10014 annotation? What’s your advice?
Thank you and always appreciate your help Brit!
October 16, 2020 at 21:46
Each person needs to decide for themselves. I have some recent articles/videos discussing it – please take a look.