DV2020 Named plaintiffs<\/td> | Government is prioritizing processing for these cases, but they could still be affected by the other bans (such as Schengen etc)<\/td> | This means the 7 people on the AILA case, all the people named as plaintiffs on the Charles Kuck and Curtis Morrison cases<\/td><\/tr> |
DV2020 Group 1, 2 and 3 (previously issued, AP, and cancelled interviews)<\/td> | Embassies control these cases and embassies are mostly working to accommodate these cases – but again could be affected by the other bans (such as Schengen etc)<\/td> | Selectees should be contacting embassies directly and, arranging medicals etc. <\/td><\/tr> |
DV2020 Group 4 (ready for scheduling) <\/td> | KCC are expected to move their attention to these cases once the named plaintiffs have been handled. However, it is likely there will not be time to help all of these cases by September 30th, 2020. The Judges order says the government should use “good faith” efforts to help DV2020 cases, that is NOT an order that they must process ALL cases by the deadline. It is likely that KCC process these cases in case number order since they need some way tom determine who they can help first.<\/td> | Selectees should be contacting KCC mainly but may also get help from the embassies in a few cases. <\/td><\/tr> |
DV2020 Group 5 (not ready for scheduling)<\/td> | These cases are considered “not documentarily qualified” – which means they are not ready to be scheduled. Given the other priorities and the lack of time, I do not believe any of these cases will be helped unless they are named plaintiffs. <\/td> | The only hope for these cases is an extension of the deadline. <\/td><\/tr> |
People affected by the travel ban 3.0 (Muslim ban)<\/td> | These bans have been challenged through the courts, right up to the Supreme Court, and allowed to remain in force. That means people from these countries cannot generally receive their visas, except for a few exceptions. <\/td> | Includes nationals of: Iran, Libya, North Korea, Syria, Yemen, Somalia, Eritrea, Kyrgyzstan, Myanmar, Nigeria, Sudan, and Tanzania. Also certain gov officials from Venezuela. <\/td><\/tr> |
14 day restricted countries<\/td> | As of today the government is denying issuance for anyone in these countries. This includes ALL groups above, including named plaintiffs. The lawyers are fighting that decision and there is a hearing taking place on Monday Sept 14. <\/td> | Includes Schengen area (26 countries), UK\/Ireland, China, Brazil<\/td><\/tr> |