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We had our DV interview recently and I'm happy to inform that we have been approved. I'll try to keep it as brief as possible (knowing very well that isn't happening!) Background We were applying from Kuwait. This was our first time applying for the DV. Form DS-260 was submitted on May 19...

Britsimon, how realistic are contractor rates @$ 100+/ hr for BA roles these days ( assuming right skill sets/ experience)? What's are the typical rates- if you happen to know?

CN:AS4xxx DS-260 completed: May 19, 2014 Unlock Date: July 19th Unlock Date-2: October 24 2NL received: February 24, 2015 Interview date: 1st April, 2015

I received the 2NL email. Upon logging in, the first notification letter was still showing up. So I enquired with KCC and they said because its done by a batch process , I'd have to wait for a day or two. The key takeaway from the phone call was that the 2nl ought to show up on the website no...

Folks..a bit of news..I called KCC and Have been informed of the date of my interview . Also, I was told to expect the official notification within the week. Apparently the nice ladies of KCC are back !

It is Abu Dhabi only.

Awesome stuff...it appears these checks are heavily used for NIVs based on various attorney sites. But as Britsimon said, these could be used at the KCC processing level although COs have the discretion to use the Security Advisory Opinions ( mantis, donkey, condor etc- creative names by the way!).