Yesterday, many people received an email from KCC yesterday that says something like this:
““Thank you for submitting your Diversity Visa documents to the Kentucky Consular Center (KCC). After reviewing your documents, KCC has determined that you have not sent the required documents for review. Please review the required documents listed below and verify that you have submitted all required documents…”
It was clear that many people had received this on the same day, but many people reported that they were SURE their documents were complete. So I contacted KCC to check with them – and here is what I was told.
There was an email sent en masse yesterday which was supposed to go to cases that had not yet submitted their documents. However, KCC are aware that the email also MISTAKENLY was sent to a number of cases where documents are actually completed and ready for scheduling.
Now, this email is one of their standard templates, so if you received the email yesterday it could be one of these scenarios.
- You have not yet sent documents at all, in which case the email was designed to prompt you to send documents. If you want to be interviewed at all, you need to comply with this new procedure of sending documents, and can read all the details of what to do at this link.
- You have sent documents already. In this case I suggest you read the documents email again, linked here and make sure you have followed the procedure correctly. If you have sent the correct documents it might simply mean you were sent the email in error. If you want you can contact KCC to check, either at their regular email address ( KCCDV@state.gov) or by phoning them (+USA 606-526-7500 , press zero to bypass the recorded message).
OK – I hope that helps!
Many thanks to KCC for the information!
December 2, 2020 at 17:52
We are struggling to get one of two police certificates my husband needs (context: he’s lived in 2 countries as an adult, the country we now live in will send it to us shortly, but his home country has not and we cannot get a hold of anyone at the embassy). Covid is making it harder on us: the embassy is not allowing any visitors for certificates, nobody’s picking up the phone, etc. We are literally stuck and losing precious time.
– Could we already send all our documents except for that one and explain the situation to them, plus the fact that once we do get the certificate, we will send it to them? Or should we not send them anything at all and make sure we get that certificate? I have all my documents so technically my case is complete but KCC is asking to send all applicants’ documents at once.
– I am afraid we will lose too much time and miss out on our green cards. 1,5 week has already passed since we got the email asking us to submit our documents. If we have number case number EU14XXX and the number that appears in the bulletin is 4800, do you think we have enough time to collect that certificate (say a couple of weeks)?
Many thanks
December 2, 2020 at 18:13
You are stressing for no reason. You have plenty of time. Relax.
July 8, 2020 at 18:51
Thank you for your inquiry.
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. It was continued by President Trump on June 22, and will expire on December 31, 2020, unless continued. Applicants for immigrant visas covered by the proclamation, including Diversity Visa 2020 (DV-2020) applicants, who have not been issued an immigrant visa as of April 23 are subject to the proclamation’s restrictions unless eligible for an exception. No valid visas will be revoked under this proclamation.
If you were previously issued a visa for the DV-2020 program that was valid on April 23 and that visa expired before you were able to travel to the United States, please contact the Embassy or Consulate where your visa was issued for further information.
All DV-2020 entrants who were selected must be found eligible for, and obtain, their visa or adjust status by September 30, 2020. This deadline cannot be extended. This same strict deadline also applies to spouses and children of principal applicants.
All DV-2021 diversity visa program applicants must be found eligible for, and obtain, their visa or adjust status by the end of fiscal year 2021 (September 30, 2021).
1- KCC send me this after i asked about the dv2020, i sent my ds260 and documents on january, until now no updates they said my DS-260 is fine but i got bo email about my documents or the interview, my case no is 2020AF61*** , does that mean the process of DV 2020 is suspended for december which means it’s over because it ends on september 30?
2- If i travel with my B1/B2 visa nowadays would this cancel my selection in the DV 2020 lottery? Which ends on september 30 2020??
July 8, 2020 at 22:50
1. DV2020 cases are blocked because of the ban, and also because embassies are closed. The 30th September date will not be extended, so we need to see the ban blocked AND embassies reopened. If we don’t see that, then yes most DV2020 cases will be ended.
2. No. But you could not do that and adjust status in the USA.
June 30, 2020 at 14:21
Hello Brit, when I raise query to KCC regarding my documents. Below is the response which I got. Please decode if you have anything to say.
“Thank you for your inquiry.
Due to the novel COVID-19 outbreak all interviews for the DV program have been suspended, it is undetermined when scheduling will resume.
Please monitor http://www.travel.state.gov for any updates and contact your DV embassy/consulate if you have additional questions………”
Thank you
June 30, 2020 at 22:32
Its a very clear message – what needs decoding?
March 16, 2020 at 08:41
Brit does this email means kcc have received my documents and I have to email them again. The Kentucky Consular Center (KCC) has received your email and is currently processing your documents. This email address, [email protected], is only used for applicants to provide the Kentucky Consular Center (KCC) with documents required to continue processing Diversity Visa applications. [email protected] does not respond to inquiries. If you have any Diversity Visa related questions, please email [email protected] with your case number, complete name, and date of birth, as entered on your original entry.
You should expect an email from KCC in the next 3-6 weeks. If you do not hear from KCC after 6 weeks, please contact [email protected] to confirm all of your documents have been received, and you are ready to be scheduled for an interview.
March 16, 2020 at 16:06
It means wait. They have your documents.
March 11, 2020 at 05:04
Hey Brit. I will check after some few months .which address should I use when checking.
March 11, 2020 at 20:46
Normal KCC address.
March 10, 2020 at 16:34
Hello Brit. I continue to thank you for all your endeavors.May our good God reward you.Brit am alittle bit confused.iam dv winner with case num Af71366 i sent my documents sometime in november and received automatic reply that my documents have been seen and is been processed.my question now is should I resent documents again or what do you advice me to do?
March 10, 2020 at 19:57
Your number is high, so there is no need to rush. In a few weeks you could check with them whether your documents are processed and maybe resend.
March 3, 2020 at 23:33
I sent my all my documents 3days ago and today got an email stating that congratulations documents processed. Didn’t know it takes this fast to process. Maybe it depends on region. I am second to last case number for OC region.
March 4, 2020 at 00:03
Yep – it does seem to be region specific, BUT KCC have told me that they have no backlog…
February 26, 2020 at 08:12
This morning I also got a similar email from KCC that my documents are not processed whereas I am 100% certain that I did emailed them (two times even).
is there another round of sending emails out similar to above?
my case nr is 23xxx
February 26, 2020 at 22:13
I don’t know. You could call them.
February 21, 2020 at 18:33
Dear Simon.
Thanks for your blog. I’ve watched your last video about sending the documents to KCC and I would like to ask you about this issue.
I’m EU44***, I submited DS in September and sent my docs in October after getting their email. I called to KCC twice just to make sure they got all they need(In December and in February, about two weeks ago), but every time they tell me they are unable to check the papers as my DS 260 is processing. They also say they will notify me about my documents when my number is currents. So now I’m a bit confused. I don’t think it’s a good idea to bombard them with calling and messages every week 🙂 but I’m also afraid to lost my chance. What do you think? Should I call them again in a week or not?
February 21, 2020 at 21:02
Your case number is quite high, so they are focussing more on lower case numbers. If I were you I would ask them again in a few weeks time.
February 21, 2020 at 16:51
Hello brit ,
i submit ds260 on 11 february and send documents today and recieved the auto reply that i should recieve email from kcc after weeks , I heared ds260 take 2 to 3 months to proceed so is that possible that i will recieve kcc email about ready to schedule even if i submit ds260 in February ? My CN is AS24XXX
February 21, 2020 at 20:56
“Possible” – yes.
February 21, 2020 at 07:09
I live in Australia and applied for DV Lottery 2021. After completing my application online, the final page was saying that I should check whether I was selected on 5th May 2020. Here I was reading and watching your channels and saying whether I should contact with KCC in regards to my documents, because I have not received such email. Neither saying missing documents nor documents are completed. What should I do in this case? I was just waiting for 5th May to check.
February 21, 2020 at 19:53
You don’t do anything. The documents discussion is for those that are already selected. All you need to do is check in May to see if you get selected.
February 19, 2020 at 15:27
A few years ago, I was denied a diversity visa as I was judged not to be eligible to work in the United States of America. I want to know if there’s anything that can be done about my situation.
February 19, 2020 at 21:27
How can I posibly answer that question. It depends on the circumstances, but clearly you must have broken some important rules to get barred.
February 18, 2020 at 13:51
Hi Mr.Brit
last week after they sent me that email about further documents are required I called them then they said last email they have received from me was in 13 Jan .. and i already sent them another email with the documents but they said they didn’t recieved.. so I send them another one in 11 February and they told me to call after 1 week to be sure they received it or not.. I called them today and again he told me they didn’t find any email except the last one on 13 Jan.. I am sure I wrote everything in a proper way I mean the subject and the email address, already the automatic reply had been sent after each time..what I should do as my number became current.
February 18, 2020 at 15:22
It sounds like you are not doing something correctly. Either using the wrong email address, attaching links not documents, or mis-referencing your documents.
February 18, 2020 at 16:18
is it a problem if I sent documents from different email than the one written in the ds260.. but that because the I cloud email had a problem that makes the files expired after a month.. and I informed them about that they said it’s okay use any email.
February 18, 2020 at 20:11
Why are you asking me the question they already answered???
February 18, 2020 at 13:19
Simooon
Please reply
What th e hell with a new visa bulletin for Europe ????????
From 21.000 to ..21.200???????????
Only +200???????
Wtf I’m sorry you think it is ?????
Europe is not OC !!! For this kind of steps !!!!!!
We have so huge numbers
I am 35k Europe
And when I saw +200 I almost had heart attack
Only 5 months left !!!!
If they will do +200 big numbers won’t ever go though
How the hell they could do this to Europe region !??!?????
How the hell they could do this to people !!!!
Who have been waiting for this life opportunity for years
It was never +200 before ij Europe for the whole years of history !!!!!
That’s F** insane
I wanna cry so bad
I hate them !’n
February 18, 2020 at 15:20
You should already have been prepared for this – my recent video explained this as a possibility.
https://britsimonsays.com/ceac-data-refreshed-for-early-february/
February 18, 2020 at 12:09
+200 cases in EU ((( looks like we wll end up as in 2018 with cut off at 26k
February 18, 2020 at 15:14
Silly assumption.
February 18, 2020 at 11:27
For EU only 200 while AF got 11.000 . I’m already sure that in this year maximum case number in EU will be 27-28k, not more
February 18, 2020 at 14:51
Why do you think that if I can ask?There are 5 more VB to go.Just asking ??♀️
February 18, 2020 at 16:45
Who knows maybe EU gets 11k next month Once they resolve the back log.
February 18, 2020 at 09:08
one more question when did you submit ds260 and documents
February 18, 2020 at 08:15
Hi Mat did you also received email that said that your documents are processed and they are satisfied with documents or they processed just your ds 260, I am asking because i have EU47*** cn and didnt receive yet the email that are satisified with my documents eventhough i sent them in october.
February 18, 2020 at 08:40
Hi… Just what I posted. They are still checking my documents I guess.
February 18, 2020 at 08:47
ok thanks mate , i hope we get our green cards ,cheers ?
February 17, 2020 at 22:24
they received the documents and today I got an email informing me that my “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.”
EU48xxx…. I guess I will have to wait at least until July, August to get an interview (If I get one). 😉
February 18, 2020 at 08:13
Hi Mat did you also received email that said that your documents are processed and they are satisfied with documents or they processed just your ds 260, I am asking because i have EU47*** cn and didnt receive yet the email that are satisified with my documents eventhough i sent them in october.
February 18, 2020 at 15:10
Contact KCC.
February 28, 2020 at 14:29
i contact kccdv yesterday eu 44k and thay answer me that The information you provided will be forwarded to the appropriate department. i have sent my doc to kccdocument on november and also in 21 of february, but no reponse till now
February 15, 2020 at 22:08
Thank you Mr. Brit,
My case number became current in February and I am one of those who didn’t send the documents nor did I submit the DS 260 and I haven’t received the email of incomplete documents. I was about to finish everything in this month but something came up and I will not be able to send the documents nor to submit the DS 260 until the end of April.
Will that be a big problem if I send them in April, as there are five months available till September ??
February 18, 2020 at 20:49
That might be OK.
February 15, 2020 at 20:39
Hello Simon
My case is AS26XXX
I still haven’t sent the kcc document nor the ds260
As I’ve read, the case might only get current in the summer, and I am waiting if my case is relevant enough before I send it.
The thing Im worrying about is immigration intent. I currently have a b2 tourist visa and I’m afraid that sending the document and my case number will not reach current, that I might lose future possibility to re apply for tourist visa due to immigrant intent.
Which time do you think it is best for me to send the documents?
Thanks!
February 18, 2020 at 20:48
Your number is going to be current. If you delay sending your ds260 and documents you will screw up your chances. Send them now.
February 14, 2020 at 20:37
just for your info. If the attachement were sent embedded in the email body, KCC didn’t received them. When I sent my documents, using MAIL CLIENT (Apple), I received immidiately an email informing that there were “no attachments”.
Hence yesterday I received the above mentioned email. After contacting KCC, they told me I had to send the documents again.
I have sent the documents now using gmail website and this time I received an email informing me they are processing the documents. Happy days!
February 14, 2020 at 22:31
Great.
February 14, 2020 at 05:50
They also mistakenly DID NOT send this email to a number of cases, whose documents WERE NOT complete. Some of our current and “nearly current” selectees, who didn’t get this email, phoned KCC to realise that they don’t see their documents… What the hell is going on?
February 14, 2020 at 17:52
As the article makes clear – that was not the intention of the email.
February 14, 2020 at 04:27
Hello Simon:
I want to thank you first, because i got a lot of advantage for your advices, then i succeeded to went in America last November. So the immagiration office in Washington kept my original documents, until now i didn’t get my documents but i received my green card. Now live in Columbus, Ohio. How can i re-get or request for my original certificates from the immagiration officers?
Thank you sir.
February 14, 2020 at 04:57
They won’t return any certificates, that is why the instructions tell you to take copies to the interview.
February 14, 2020 at 05:05
I also take to the interview both copy and original, so the kept both of them, now if i can make a contact to them can i re-get my documents?
February 14, 2020 at 05:41
You can try.
February 13, 2020 at 15:56
Hi Brit,
I’ve received such email too and am af14xxx
i requested civil documents but end january were all expired.
in order to avoid delays; may i submit expired documents
while am now in process of looking for new ones?
thank you
February 13, 2020 at 19:56
No – make sure the documents you sent are complete and valid.
February 12, 2020 at 22:17
Greetings! My question is why the KCC is calling those who did not send the documents because they have not done so in other years. Why is she so good at heart ??
February 12, 2020 at 22:47
Because this is a pretty new procedure – and fundamentally the processing should be by rank number.
February 12, 2020 at 23:28
From the experience that we are essentially better than another?
February 13, 2020 at 00:40
I have no idea what that means.
February 13, 2020 at 01:05
do you think this year is better than the other lottery years
February 13, 2020 at 04:16
Not better or worse. Every year has its own story.
February 12, 2020 at 20:04
Hi Simon. I changed my first Name legally through my origin coutry court system and a few months later I found out I won The DV lottery. Will this affect my chances of getting a visa or Interview invitation ? course my passport and (Some) documents have different first name to the name I entered the lottery with.and should I mention it on the DS260 form?? If so which section? And which supporting documents should I submit? (P.s I only changed my first Name am not married)
February 12, 2020 at 21:55
There is a section on the DS260 for other names used. So – complete that and be prepared to show the name change paperwork.
February 12, 2020 at 19:53
Hello sir,
I really appreciate for Good updates,
My question is For those who didn’t recirece the message you mention above which means The documents we sent is clear?
Thanks
Kindregards.
February 12, 2020 at 21:54
No – you cannot make that assumption.
February 12, 2020 at 18:32
Me and my fiance are in process of getting married.
We will need couple weeks more for her documents to be ready for sending.
I unlocked DS-260 and waiting for everything to be ready.
I’ll probably be sending all docs and completing DS260 for us in beginning of March.
We are EU35k…
It’s fine? We should not rush until everything ready, right?
February 12, 2020 at 21:53
That’s fine.
February 14, 2020 at 09:11
Thanks for quick reply Sir.
One more question, I have police and court certificate from September/2019, is it fine to send these even they are 5 months old? Or should I renew these before sending to KCC together with wife’s fresh documents?
Before interview I’ll renew them anyway…
Thanks!
February 14, 2020 at 19:42
It should be OK.
February 12, 2020 at 17:56
Hi My number is EU32XXX and I haven’t received any emails. I sent my documents in November and got reply: We received you documents and pressing them…….
I check back with them in January If they satisfied with my documents and got automated replay:
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……
So I decided to call them to see whats going on. A Nice suggested to resend them again and she explained that my email was lost somewhere since it has been three months. She said that it happens often. She said please call as back next week and I will confirm
So I resent documents again in correct order pdf under 30mb as required and got automated reply that we have received our documents and now processing
February 12, 2020 at 22:02
Hi John, I’m exactly in the same situation – EU32xxx, documents submited in November, no confirmation till now, KCC contacted by email in January, the same reply as mentioned above.. I just re-submited my documents again, Just in case..
February 12, 2020 at 17:51
Thank you for the updates , Sir . I heard of a few people who received the email like that , and one of them had sent his documents and event received the auto reply which says KCC received documents and asked him to allow 3 to 6 weeks and all that ….
Others haven’t sent their documents yet , and in the email KCC even point that they have to send their documents as quick
as possible .
February 12, 2020 at 17:49
Many thanks to you too britsimon
Long live britsimon
Am always grateful to you
February 13, 2020 at 10:31
Hello sir iam lakshmi from india, my age 54. I saw your videos. Very very good and helpfull. My dream one time USA come to stay three months. Sir you come India. Here is more historical places. You stay my house. Thankyou.
February 13, 2020 at 18:35
Thanks Lakshmi!