OK – a few days ago I posted an article about a new document procedure that is happening. At the time I did not know that much about the new procedure – I think some people get the impression that the government explain things to me before they make changes. They don’t. Whatever I know, I know by getting information from you all and applying a little logical reasoning.
So anyway. Here is what we know so far:
- The new procedure seems to be in effect for all cases in all regions.
- Although the email has not gone out to all cases so far, it HAS gone out to people in all number ranges – so the fact that you get the email does not mean your case will be current next month.
- Principal selectees will get the email and submit the documents for themselves and all derivatives.
- The list of documents needed is clearly stated in the email. There is no reason to send documents they haven’t asked for. There are also clear instructions in the email, so you don’t need to ask me if you just read the email carefully.
- There are some cases where police certs cannot be sent ahead of time (like Albania where the police cert is sent to the embassy). Also, some countries do not have reliable police certs so they are not required. In those cases make sure you carefully follow the instructions in the reciprocity page and attach an explanation to the email response about why you are not sending the police cert.
- Police certificates are in the list of documents to be included. Since those documents expire, I believe you should not submit these police certs too early. Therefore a person with a high case number could sensibly wait and not respond to the email too soon. However, you should later respond to the email once your case number is getting closer. In other words, if your case is close to being current (in the next 2 or 3 VBs, then go ahead and submit these documents asap. If on the other hand you know you won’t be current until August, then wait a couple of months before you submit. Please use some common sense about this. Don’t ask me when to send – use some logic!
- People that have not received the email but expect to interview soon could choose to send these documents anyway.
- People already scheduled do not need to send these documents unless requested.
- The official instructions have been updated to reflect this new procedure. It seems to have been decided to be implemented in time to affect the January 2019 interviews.
Why are they doing this and is it a good thing?
They are probably trying to improve processing of DV cases. By KCC having the documents early, KCC and the embassy have some extra time to screen the cases and perform additional checks before the interview. That might help reduce AP waiting times after the interview. Maybe. Not certain – but maybe.
Additionally it will reduce the number of people that get scheduled for interview but don’t show up. That is because some people would have sent in their DS260s because no proof of documents is required for that, but now have to show valid documents. Some people won’t be able to provide valid documents, so rather than scheduling those people and wasting an interview appointment, the embassy will be more certain the selectee will show up.
Amazingly, there are people that show up to the interviews without some of the required documents. That is just a waste of time, so this process will reduce the chances of that happening.
Those reasons seem positive to me – so this should be seen as a positive improvement.
How will this impact processing and the VB this year?
Because some people who have submitted DS260s won’t respond to this email in a timely manner, those cases will not be able to be scheduled. That will possibly create a “backlog” effect as we used to see. To explain that, let me give some illustration with made up numbers.
Let’s say KCC decide they need 500 cases to be interviewed in a given region in the next month. Before this new procedure they would look at the cases and see how many cases had submitted their DS260 and were ready for scheduling. That might have meant they needed to increase the VB by 1000 cases to yield the 500 cases they needed for interviews.
With the new procedure they now have to see if the documents have been submitted. So now, they might need to increase the VB by 1200 case numbers to yield the 500 cases. That creates a backlog of cases that will be scheduled in later months once they have submitted their documents.
So – this change in process might temporarily lead to 2 or 3 months of higher VB movement, and then a later slowdown. This is not certain – just a guess of what might happen – just speculation. In fact, it may end up not changing things by enough to be noticeable. So – just remain patient and wait and see what happens.
Here is the email again for those that might not have seen it.
>>>>>>>>>>
from KCC DV
subject: Further DV Documents Required
Date: XX/XX/2018
“…
Case Number: 2019XX000XXXXX
Dear ************:
The Kentucky Consular Center (KCC) has completed processing of your DS-260 Diversity Visa application form and the DS-260s of all accompanying family members.
In order to continue processing your case, you must submit electronic copies of the documents below in .jpeg or.pdf format to [email protected]. Use your case number as the subject of the email. The maximum email size is 30MB. If the total size of your attachments is larger than 30MB, send multiple emails using your case number as the subject of each email. Please send your documents for KCC review only after you have collected all of the required documents for yourself and all accompanying family members. Send documents only to the [email protected] email address; for any document processing questions use the [email protected] email address.
Documents photographed or scanned with a mobile phone are acceptable, but every document must be fully legible. Illegible or incomplete documents must be re-submitted and will delay processing of your case.
All documents not in English, or in the official language of the country in which application for a visa is being made, must be accompanied by certified translations. The translation must include a statement signed by the translator that states that the translation is accurate and the translator is competent to translate.
You will take original or certified copies of all documents you submit to KCC to your visa interview at the U.S. embassy or consulate. Submit the same documents to KCC that you will take to your visa interview. Any differences between the documents you submit electronically to KCC and the originals you present at your visa interview could cause delays in processing or refusal of your visa application.
Do not mail paper documents to KCC. Any paper documents sent to KCC will be destroyed.
For more information on required documents, refer to the Department of State’s Diversity Visa webpage.
Documents Required for All Applicants:
• Copy of passport biodata page (no translation required)
• Birth certificate
• Military records for any applicant who has previously served in the military
• Police certificates for applicants 16 years of age or older from all required countries
• If you have been convicted of a crime, a certified copy of each court record and any prison record
Collect and submit your documents promptly. Your case will not be scheduled for a visa interview at a U.S. embassy or consulate until KCC has received and processed all required documents. Missing or illegible documents will delay processing of your case. Diversity visas are numerically limited and there is no guarantee a visa will be available. Only a consular officer can determine, at the time of the visa interview, if you are qualified to receive a Diversity Visa.
If you have questions about document submission, you may contact KCC at [email protected]. The KCC telephone number is 606-526-7500 (7:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. EST).
August 13, 2019 at 19:39
KCC wrote me on July 12, 2019 asking for additional papers, copy of police clearance, birth certificate and passport.
How ever after collecting all the documents that were requested for, I finally submitted them on July 31, 2019.
On August 12, 2019 I wrote KCC to inquire about my interview date and I was told the following day August 13, 2019 that I submitted my documents very late, and i’ll not be scheduled.
My original documents were submitted in May 2018.
Case # 2019AF00047xxx
August 14, 2019 at 01:46
Yes that is not surprising. You waited too long and should have been ready to provide documents on the 12th. In fact even July 12th was late for them to ask – so it would have been a small remaining chance at that time.
October 29, 2019 at 14:15
Hi Simon, I am confused here. Why was she late if she only took 2 weeks to provide those?
October 29, 2019 at 16:10
Because it was 2 weeks taken at the wrong time.
August 16, 2019 at 07:24
Please if you can help me regarding the scanned documents that we have to submit by mail to KCC for Albania.
1. Is it obligatory to send military records even if you have not served in the military? (Especially for men because there is a law that dictates registration but not completion due to studies)
2. About a copy of passport-bio-data page – is it about only the page with photo and other credentials?
3. For documents that we do not have, such as court testimony (because we did not commit crimes), should we create an explanatory pdf? In short terms, you need to submit a pdf for every document required, even if you don’t have one?
because they send me an email that there are missing docs or are illegible.
Thanks
August 16, 2019 at 12:58
1. You can’t send something for military service if you were never in the military. If you have paperwork regarding the exemption, send that.
2. Yes
3. No
September 5, 2019 at 06:25
Hi, i also have the problem can you please tell what they really ask for ? and is your problem solved ?
Thanks.
August 19, 2019 at 15:11
Hi some one pls help me,when every I post a comment to briti,I can c 8,but I can c my reply from him,but I can c other n their reply ,I jus want for someone to educate me hw I can c my reply on my post,I am even wondering hw I will c this post reply again
August 19, 2019 at 15:57
1. Learn to use REPLY.
2. Subscribe so you can see follow ups. It’s very simple.
3. https://britsimonsays.com/dv2020-basic-questions/comment-page-4/#comment-196838
August 25, 2019 at 14:12
Hi Brit
I am dv2020 winner, ds260 submitted on May 15 AF53×××.One questions
1.If already submitted police certificate expired,you mean its not allowed to present the renewed one at interview.
August 25, 2019 at 18:00
Take old and new if you want.
August 27, 2019 at 18:19
How much time should I wait to send the documents? I received the KCC email on July 17th and I haven’t send them yet.
August 27, 2019 at 19:20
It’s up to you.
August 30, 2019 at 20:28
Hello Brit. My wife’s case number is 2020AF34×××××× . We have already submitted our DS-260 form in July. Till now we have not heard anything from KCC. Please, do we go ahead and submit them. Thanks.
August 30, 2019 at 21:22
If you have a range of 34000 to 34999 you quote your case as 2020AF34×××.
Since your number will not be ready for a few months there is no need to rush. Just wait for KCC to email you for documents.
September 5, 2019 at 06:20
Hi, i submitted my documents like passport, birth certificate and criminal records to KCCDVDOCUMENT, but last night i received a mail that the documents are either missing or illegible.
Actually in Kirsehir Turkey, Criminal Record and Police certificate are the same, and i dont have any military records. so what do they really mean about documents?
September 5, 2019 at 12:56
Something you sent might be unclear, unreadable OR you have neglected to send something on the list for you or a derivative. Check again.
September 6, 2019 at 10:56
Hi Brit,my wife is a winner of the dv 2020,doing our ds260 submission her father name was use as an initial in her name because we I now married.her name first was Matherline David, now in our submission her name is Matherline D. Kesselly,which carry her passport,policecert,n wedding certificate.
Can that affect us doing the time of our interview?plz help me
September 7, 2019 at 04:43
No problem.
September 8, 2019 at 10:52
Hello Mr.Brit,
I’am Adam From Jordan.
My case numb 2020AS16XXX and i submitted my DS 260 by may , until now I did not heard back.
I have some doubts :
First – Do i need to contact KCC to check if it is OK .
second – Is my case number high? and when the period to expect to have interview.
September 8, 2019 at 18:49
1. No need to do anything.
2. Medium. Interview in about 6 months.
September 9, 2019 at 09:56
hello brit, here’s my question
1-what is the period of validity of the criminal record (knowing that with us it is valid 6months)?
2-I have two bachelor’s degrees
-A 1998 I went to school
– the other 1999 I was not educated (free condidate), with this one that I made my university studies
So in the ds260 I put the period of schooling from September 1994 to June 1998 in high school but the diploma of baccalaureat that I must present is the 1999.At that it poses problem?
3-I correct my ds260, I add the addresses of school facilities to attend, and I correct the validation dates of the passports, that of my wife and my daughter, one month errors and the other on the expiry year.ca does not cause any problems?
September 9, 2019 at 18:42
1. Can be 1 year – but I recommend taking the old and new one if yours is very old.
2. No problem.
3. I don’t see any problem.
September 9, 2019 at 14:18
Hey Mr Brit, my case number is 2020AF12XXX. I submitted DS 260 on the 19th of June. Till date, I have not read from KCC requesting for documents.
Should I just send or I should wait until they ask.
September 9, 2019 at 19:10
Your choice.
September 26, 2019 at 02:15
1Q: How much time should I wait to send the documents? I received the KCC email on July 17th and I haven’t send them yet.
2Q: My case number is under 300 for South America. Should I send the KCC required documents now?
September 30, 2019 at 01:42
Hi Brit,
Case no 2020AS6***
Is it normal that you don’t get any reply from KCC after the submission of documents? I submitted my documents 2 weeks ago but haven’t heard anything yet from KCC( not even automated mail) But most( almost all) from Nepal are getting reply within a week!
1) Shall I contact KCC or still have more patience? For how long?
2) Does KCC send mails for resubmission if they ( think ) the documents are illegible or incomplete?
3) In case I need to resubmit the documents should the documents be the same I submitted earlier or shall I make newer ones ? ( eg. I had submitted my birth cert with translations previously, but now the office of local registrar can give me birth certificate that needs no translations)
September 30, 2019 at 04:20
1. More patience.
2. I don’t know. Wait a few weeks and ask.
3. Use your own judgement.
October 4, 2019 at 15:02
Hi Brit
This is FYI.
KCC has changed their document request mail format (eg: They have asked marriage certificate as well). I received it today and I can e-mail you if required. Please let me know
October 4, 2019 at 16:09
Sir what is your case number please ?
October 4, 2019 at 16:12
Hi,
It’s AS10xxx
October 4, 2019 at 22:34
Yes please – post here or send it to britsimon3 at gmail
October 5, 2019 at 00:33
Just sent……… 🙂
October 5, 2019 at 03:50
Interesting – they appear to have modified the letter and changed the timing of when documents can be sent. Interesting – thank you!
October 5, 2019 at 04:22
Yes. You are welcome sir….
October 5, 2019 at 04:45
https://britsimonsays.com/document-procedure-modification/
September 13, 2020 at 07:20
Have emailed you kindly check
September 13, 2020 at 14:52
@M YOu should ask questions via the blog.
As I understand your email, you did not include your children on the original entry. It is 100% certain you will be disqualified. Don’t waste your time and money going for the interview.
September 13, 2020 at 19:10
While I am still waiting for my DV2021 status can I apply for DV2022?
September 13, 2020 at 19:15
Yes
October 17, 2019 at 15:26
HI Brit,
I received the email requesting further document but my case number is quite high (2020EU00048XXX):
1. Any chance to get the card ?
2. any idea about the timing for interview>
3. The documents request doesnt mean my case is about to be processed. Is that correct?
Thanks
October 17, 2019 at 19:59
1. Yes
2. Summer 2020
3. Correct.
October 20, 2019 at 02:51
Hello Mr Simon:
my case is 2020AS79xx .I have few questions:
1:I have received email for documents for about a month ago and two days ago I sent my documents and have not received email from KCC. does it affect my case according to the announced visa bulletin?.
2:I have bachelor in medicine and I marked university degree in edv form and in ds260 form as well. I have mentioned its all detailes in ds260 but in the part of number of institutions I have entered 2 because I could not enter my high shool as well .but I have gotten my bachelor in a single institution and I put 2 because to add my school education as well .now I have unlocked to change the number of institution to one and ignore high school in ds 260 is it right?
3:address of one of my previous employing organization has changed should I change the address in the new unlock?
October 20, 2019 at 17:00
1. No.
2. You should have entered the HS too.
3. It is not very important.
October 20, 2019 at 06:12
Hello sir
I am from Afghanistan I didn’t serve in military and I have checked in Kabul us embassy web site that they don’t need police certificate so what should I do with this. Email
Thanks
October 20, 2019 at 17:31
Check the reciprocity page instructions.
October 30, 2019 at 05:25
I have checked in below link it’s said
While police certificates are not
required from Afghanistan,Pakistan and Iran(https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-
So now should I submit or not.
Thanks
October 30, 2019 at 23:47
You can trust what it says. That is why I wanted you to look at that.
November 2, 2019 at 23:31
You means I don’t need to send them
Thanks
November 13, 2019 at 17:05
Yes you don’t need
October 23, 2019 at 04:22
Question: I’ve received an e-mail from KCC to send them Supporting Documents. I’m applying from Canada and we have 2 official language here- English and French. Can I send some of documents in French?
That’s their guidance from email: “All documents not in English, or in the official language of the country in which application for a visa is being made, must be accompanied by certified translations.”
October 23, 2019 at 15:52
Yes
October 29, 2019 at 08:29
Hello, Brit!
My number is 2020EU25XXX, I have got an e-mail last week to send the documents and already sent them.
It was said in the automatic respond that they will reply in 3-6 weeks. Approximately what date can an interview be scheduled for?
Thank you for your time.
October 29, 2019 at 15:52
Scheduling is by case number. So – you now watch the VB.
October 29, 2019 at 15:15
Hello, I am a winner of DV lottery 2020, and my case no. is 2020AS00000XXX
I got to know about that on mid Oct only.
Now I have submitted DS 260 and Necessary documents to KCC around a week ago
As my case no. is small, Will i get the chance of Interview soon, so they will consider as per the date of submission.
What can be the reasons that people do not get scheduled for interview
October 30, 2019 at 04:30
Submit your ds260 and documents. You will get an interview once those things are done.
November 6, 2019 at 16:13
They send me email on October 22 but under the email subject it say: Date: 10/9/2019 what does this date mean? I submit ds form in august. My Case Number: 2020AF00022***
November 7, 2019 at 01:49
The day the letter was prepared.
November 10, 2019 at 18:49
Hello mr Brit, i sent scanned copies of my supporting documents to kcc and they replied that I should give them time to process my documents when I asked if they were satisfied with my documents. My question is:
1) Can I go ahead to do my medicals?
2) if yes pls send me the link
3) when will I receive the 2NL
4) do I need to pay any fee
My case number is 2020AF00048***
Thank you
November 11, 2019 at 16:16
1. NO!
2. It’s available from the instruction that you obviously haven’t read.
3. Only once your case number is current which means months from now.
4. Have you read anything?
I suggest you go through this link https://britsimonsays.com/dv2020-basic-questions/
November 13, 2019 at 19:42
Af2020 winner 69k from Egypt. Will I have chance to be schudled for an interview?
November 13, 2019 at 23:53
Maybe. It is too soon to be certain.
November 18, 2019 at 17:41
Hi Mr Brit, can I ask kcc if I should do my medicals because am afraid my case number is high. CN is 2020Af00048***. Thanks
November 18, 2019 at 21:48
Wait until you get the 2NL
November 20, 2019 at 08:24
Hi BritSimon,
Have read through your FAQ but couldn’t find an answer so here goes. I have successfully submitted all my required documents, and DVKCC team have confirmed this 6 weeks ago. My case number has been relevant for 6 weeks now and I still haven’t received an email to schedule an interview (my case number is under 50).
Is this normal, such a large wait time? How long do people typically wait in between submitting their docs and getting scheduled for an interview when their case is relevant?
Thanks
James
November 23, 2019 at 04:59
2NLs will be sent later this month.
December 3, 2019 at 07:03
Hi sir
My passport will expire July 2020.
But now I renewed my passport can I send bio page now please let me know.
Thanks.
January 1, 2020 at 14:35
Hi sir
I have sent my old passport once and than I got my new passport and I sent also at Dec-03-19 but they didn’t reply me yet.
Should I request them to update my passport information in DS-260?
Thanks for your cooperation.
January 1, 2020 at 16:41
No, I suggest you wait.
January 1, 2020 at 18:18
Thank you sir
Happy new year
January 1, 2020 at 23:01
Hi BritSimon
I’m from the OC region for the DV2020
My case number is 2020OC18xx
The January 2020 Visa Bulletin for the OC is 1350
I have my submitted my DS260 form for both my husband and I on 1 January 2020.
Seeking your advice regarding the submission of documents to support the DS260 – which scenario would be more appropriate to my case number?
Option 1: wait for KCC email for the request to provide supporting documentation
Option 2: proceed to send the documentation to the KCC before receiving the email request for documentation.
Many thanks for your help
January 2, 2020 at 00:32
Option 3. Email KCC asking if they want your documents.
January 2, 2020 at 03:18
Thank you will do!!
January 4, 2020 at 01:21
Hi Bruce,
For the PCC KCC says if you stayed in a country for 12 months or more then they require a PCC from that country. Would you know if this 12 months period is for a stay of accumulated 12 months or for a continuous stay? For example, the australian govt looks at continuous stay and so does the canadian govt. But I didn’t find anything clear for the US.
Your feedback is appreciated. Regards
January 4, 2020 at 04:48
If there is a doubt, don’t be “clever” just get the police cert.
February 7, 2020 at 03:43
Dear Mr. BritSimon,
Sorry to disturb you. I would like to ask you few questions as I have won DV2020 and my case number is 2020AS00015xxx, i think this is medium number then i submitted DS260 in December 2019 until now February 2020, i have not received any email from KCC to submit document yet. I emailed to KCC and ask then they replied that ” Your DS-260 has been processed. You should have received, or will soon receive, an email from the Kentucky Consular Center “.
1- Do I need to send document now or still keep waiting for notify email?
2- I have received an email from KCC which subject as ” Further DV Documents Required ” since Oct 2019, is this the email that request to submit document ?
Thank you
February 7, 2020 at 05:36
1. Yes
2. Yes.
February 18, 2020 at 21:35
good evening simon i am really worried i sent my documents on january 18, 2020 and my ds 260 on december 11 i received the email from kcc that i didn’t send all my required documents i am already current my cn: 30 ** * after having received the email that my documents are not complete I sent again an email with my documents which I scanned again with my telephone and I sent to kcc on February 15 I noticed that I did not aptly named my documents I forgot to put my first name I received the automatic email from kcc – do I have to return the documents by putting my first name at kcc -I can receive my ok when I am already current. I’m afraid the year will go by and they won’t even schedule me for the embassy
February 18, 2020 at 22:11
Look. This is entirely within your hands. You can ask KCC if they are happy with your documents. If not, follow the procedure *precisely*.
February 19, 2020 at 07:09
with my cn: 30 *** which is already in court and the fact that so far I have not submitted my documents I will still have an interview at the embassy before September? I am really stressed. I sent an email to kcc yesterday to ask them if they are satisfied with my documents that I sent on February 15 I await their response, I am from Cameroon cn 2020AF00030 ***
February 19, 2020 at 17:56
So await their response…
February 19, 2020 at 22:57
the kcc sent me 2 mail today one which answered my mail which i sent yesterday and another me to tell me that my documents are ok i am now waiting for the 2NL.thank you very much simon
February 25, 2020 at 08:48
i win 2020 dv my case number is 2020AF00044XXX and i have sent all required documents in 29/10/2019 the auto replay notifying me the the document are received and processed but until now i have not get any email from kcc
1.can i wait its normal
2.also can not received document valid emails ?
February 25, 2020 at 14:55
https://britsimonsays.com/important-note-for-those-dv2020-cases-not-yet-scheduled/
February 26, 2020 at 07:18
Hi sir
Please let me know the below email from KCC Confirmed documents process.
Email:
Thank you for your inquiry.
After sending documents to [email protected], you will receive an automatic reply to your email. If there are no attachments, the auto reply explains there are no documents attached to the email. If there are attachments, the auto reply explains we received your email and are currently processing your documents. Please allow time for processing of your documents. Documents are processed in numerical order, based on lottery rank number. Once KCC has processed your documents, we will let you know if anything is missing or if we have received everything needed.
Collect and submit your documents promptly. Your case will not be scheduled for a visa interview at a U.S. embassy or consulate until KCC has received and processed all required documents. Missing or illegible documents will delay processing of your case. If you cannot obtain a particular document, send a scanned or photographed explanation in of why you cannot obtain the document, as an attachment in .jpeg or .pdf format, to [email protected], with your case number in the subject line. Diversity visas are numerically limited and there is no guarantee a visa will be available. Only a consular officer can determine, at the time of the visa interview, if you are qualified to receive a Diversity Visa.
Your DS-260 has been processed. You should have received, or will soon receive, an email from the Kentucky Consular Center giving you instructions to complete in order for your case to continue processing. Please follow the instructions in the email. Interviews are scheduled numerically based on case numbers that have completed processing. Interviews for the DV 2020 program will begin in October 2019 and conclude on September 30, 2020. Please refer to the visa bulletin at https://www.travel.state.gov to locate the current numbers being processed. This bulletin is updated after the 15th day of each month. Once an interview date has been scheduled, you will receive notification via email to check https://www.dvlottery.state.gov.
For April, immigrant numbers in the DV category are available to qualified DV-2020 applicants chargeable to all regions/eligible countries as follows. When an allocation cut-off number is shown, visas are available only for applicants with DV regional lottery rank numbers BELOW the specified allocation cut-off number:
February 26, 2020 at 22:11
What is your question?
February 27, 2020 at 01:19
Hi sir,
After that email from KCC should I send my documents again?
Please let me know
Thanks
February 27, 2020 at 20:27
Yes – if you only just received that email and you are SURE they have your documents you should wait a few weeks.
March 2, 2020 at 14:09
Hello BritSimon,
After your last video I sent an email to KCC asking if they have received my documents (I sent all the documents with the right names on 10/23/19). They answered:
“Collect and submit your documents promptly. Your case will not be scheduled for a visa interview at a U.S. embassy or consulate until KCC has received and processed all required documents. Missing or illegible documents will delay processing of your case. If you cannot obtain a particular document, send a scanned or photographed explanation in of why you cannot obtain the document, as an attachment in .jpeg or .pdf format, to [email protected], with your case number in the subject line. Diversity visas are numerically limited and there is no guarantee a visa will be available. Only a consular officer can determine, at the time of the visa interview, if you are qualified to receive a Diversity Visa.
…
Your DS-260 has been processed. You should have received, or will soon receive, an email from the Kentucky Consular Center giving you instructions to complete in order for your case to continue processing. Please follow the instructions in the email. Interviews are scheduled numerically based on case numbers that have completed processing. Interviews for the DV 2020 program will begin in October 2019 and conclude on September 30, 2020.”
I have already received the email with the instructions how to send documents in December and sent the documents shortly after.
Does it mean that I should send the documents again?
Thank you.
March 2, 2020 at 20:43
I would resend the documents. Read the link below if you have not already done so.
https://britsimonsays.com/important-note-for-those-dv2020-cases-not-yet-scheduled/
April 23, 2020 at 07:22
Hello Brit, thanks for the information we I following every day.
It was posted few days ago that maybe the DV 2021 results will be postponed for next month June 6,2020.my concerned has to with, president Trump has signed a EO for another sixty days (60dys),does it mean dv2021 result will have to be postponed again after the sixty days?
April 23, 2020 at 14:27
I don’t think so, but June 6 has not been officially announced yet.
April 23, 2020 at 07:45
Hello Brit.
Is there any information regarding the schedule of visa bulletin for the month of may.
And how will it affect further for the medical schedule and interview.
Good day
Stay safe !
April 23, 2020 at 14:30
No.
July 24, 2020 at 09:03
Hi Simon.
Is there any chance for applicants with case numbers 40000 in the 2020 DV program who have not been schedule for Interview?
July 24, 2020 at 13:23
Case number for DV2020 is unimportant now since all cases are current.
However, there is a ban, and the embassies have been closed. So now we are trying to get the ban lifted so that hopefully some cases make it. But there is not much time.
August 18, 2020 at 22:28
I’ve read point no.6 above about when to send documents as per this: “Since those documents expire, I believe you should not submit these police certs too early. Therefore a person with a high case number could sensibly wait and not respond to the email too soon. However, you should later respond to the email once your case number is getting closer”.
I understand the logic in this. My question is this:
Can delaying sending documents in create a perception to KCC of disinterest, laziness and unable to respond in a timely manner?
Sometimes in government processes there’s an unknown perception at play in making decisions about people’s circumstances.
For example, if I’ve received the send documents request in August 2020 and don’t send my documents until say January 2021 or later for example, based on the fact that my case number OC00026XX is high couldn’t they make assumptions that I’m disorganised and can adversely affect further processing>
Am I reading too much into it?
My second question is:
* How sympathetic is KCC to people not being able to send police certificates from other countries? I require one from a European country. I have one which is already aged (over a year old). I can apply for one in snail mail. That may take months and by the time I receive it, it might also be aged. I’ve tried to apply for one electronically but without going into detail, it’s complicated to resolve.
Thanks for your time.
August 20, 2020 at 05:01
The selectee numbers were published today that confirms your case number is probably too high to even get a chance this year. So – watch my videos to understand that, and you will see why you probably won’t be submitting your DS260.
August 20, 2020 at 05:09
Yes well, gotta be in it to win it! I’ve watched your videos and understand it reasonably well. Have already submitted DS-260 and while my case number is high to not submit the form would be taking myself out of the race before it’s started. So take your points and also happy to wait and see how it unfolds. We just never know how many people might pull out, not be approved or not follow instructions correctly.
August 20, 2020 at 05:32
Well no. There are 2815 selectees in OC region, and that number will increase with births and marriages. There are 820 available visas. So we know there will be a cutoff, and at your case number there are probably 1200/1300 cases ahead of you (about 2000+ people). I’ve been doing this for years, and we do know how many people will not respond, get denied and so on. I think it’s better to tell you how it is, so you can get your head around it…
August 18, 2020 at 23:21
Hi Brit. What is the chance to be a second draw for dv 2021?
August 20, 2020 at 05:02
0%
September 10, 2020 at 12:56
Hi Simon,
When sending the documents requested to KCC, should I write anything in the body of the email?
My full name, case number, and birth date — and nothing else? A polite introduction explaining that the scanned docs are attached, plus my name, CN, and birth date? Or nothing at all, only attaching the docs and having my CN in the email subject line?
Thanks so much for everything you do!
September 10, 2020 at 23:21
That is answered above.
September 29, 2020 at 00:05
Hello Simon,
Two questions:
1) In which scenario should you send your documents to KCC even though you haven’t been asked yet to do so (I heard sometimes this is necessary)?
2) How long is the time between the DS-260 confirmation mail and the invitation to send documents mail?
Best, Peter.
September 29, 2020 at 04:04
1. After some months. There is no need to do that now.
2. It varies.
Case number?
November 26, 2020 at 18:31
Hello Brit. My case number is 2021AF53xxx . I already submitted my DS-260 form in July. But I have yet to hear about submitting support documents from KCC.
Should I go ahead and submit them anyway or should I wait?
Thank you so much for this site it’s a blessing.
November 26, 2020 at 20:05
You should wait. There is no point in sending them this early as your case won’t be current for some months.
November 30, 2020 at 17:27
Hi Simon,
I have read many times the paragraph regarding document translations, and as a Spanish speaker it sounds confusing.
I am applying from Argentina and my documents are in Spanish(our official language).
Do I need to translate them to email them to KCC?
Thanks for your patience.
November 30, 2020 at 17:53
No
April 21, 2021 at 04:26
Hi, Simon. When I sent my ds-260 I received that I don’t need to submit anything. Is it standard automatic email? Will I be scheduled? Or do I have to wait till the next confirmation with instructions?
” Your Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration Application (DS-260) was sent to the Kentucky Consular Center (KCC) for review
You do not need to submit any documentation to the Kentucky Consular Center. The KCC will review your application and will notify you if any of the information you have provided is insufficient or incomplete. Your DS-260 application will be kept on file with KCC until a visa number is available for you and your case can be scheduled. When your case is scheduled, the KCC will send you an email message directing you to log into the Entrant Status Check (ESC) website for further instructions. “
April 21, 2021 at 16:55
Ignore it. You NEED to send documents. If you don’t, you will not be scheduled.
April 21, 2021 at 18:36
Of course I did it a month ago 🙂 #SendTheBloodyDocuments
May 19, 2021 at 17:43
Hi. Can you tell me what documents you sent? Thank you.
April 26, 2021 at 21:51
Hello Britsimon.
on Friday, I received an email from KCC, saying: “Further DV Documents Required” with the instructions and etc.
It was just like the email that is shown here.
Today (Monday) I sent all the documents and after half an our, I got another email, again saying “Further DV Documents Required” It was identical to the one I received on Friday.
Was there something wrong with the documents I sent or why did they email me for the second time?
Do I need to send the documents again?
April 27, 2021 at 19:13
The title is FURTHER documents required. It sounds like you did not send everything needed.
May 19, 2021 at 17:31
Hello, I read that all documents that are not in English, should be officially translated and email them to KCC as certified translations. My question is that my original degree is one single page and it is in Turkish and English, so in the first line describes the degree in Turkish and just below it, it is also in English. Do I need to still get a certified translation? logically, I do not find it as needed, but bureaucracy is never estimated
May 19, 2021 at 19:47
You can use your own judgment – if you think it is clear, then don’t bother translating. Just understand that if they later require a translation – that could cause delay.
May 30, 2021 at 00:08
Hi Brit Simon, thank you for all the help and advice you give us . I have lived in two countries 20 years ago and 10 years ago respectively.. and I understand that you must obtain a police record from countries you lived over 6 months. How do I do so. Or is it is a must to have those records when presenting the scanned documents to kcc.
May 30, 2021 at 20:51
Read and follow the instructions. In the reciprocity page there are clear instructions on applying for the police certs.
June 15, 2021 at 20:16
Hi i stumbled upon your blog after winning dv2022. Thanks so much for all the info here; so many stuff to read and understand. So we got a number in OC4xx and submitted our ds260 after 2 weeks of being selected (was that too soon??!). We are yet to receive ‘further instructions to submit the documents’. Should we wait or send them ourselves or are we just rushing alot? Appreciate your thoughts!
June 16, 2021 at 04:24
Wait a few weeks, your number is low so they should process it fast.