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Yeah, I wouldn’t trust the Daily Mail with much but there’s a nyt article on it https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/15/us/politics/house-simulus-vote.html that notes:
.... a proposal with no chance of becoming law over near-unanimous Republican opposition. Democratic leaders characterized the measure, which President Trump has promised to veto, as their opening offer in future negotiations ....
....some moderate Democrats from conservative-leaning districts rejected it as a costly overreach that included provisions unrelated to the pandemic .... the bill was more a messaging document than a viable piece of legislation

For those unfamiliar with the US system, many, many bills get brought before/approved by congress without ever becoming law.
 
Hi everyone,
Can somebody help me should I continue applying for DV Lottery 2020. My case number is 2020EU00035xxx.
I haven't yet finished the DS260 form. I was waiting for the case number to be current, it is now current, but am I eligible?
I am from Kyrgyzstan. I was waiting for the case number to become current. But in February 2020 the US president has banned issuing immigrant visas for Kyrgyz citizens. It's called Presidential Proclamation 9983.
Does anyone know that it is possible to receive an immigrant visa for the selectees from Kyrgyzstan for DV Lottery 2020?
When I sent an email to US Embassy in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan regarding this question, they didn't tell me that it is possible or not.
Instead they sent this:
In light of the global COVID-19 pandemic, as of March 20, 2020, the United States Embassy in Kyrgyzstan is cancelling routine immigrant visa appointments. We will resume routine visa services as soon as possible but are unable to provide a specific date at this time. Your case is subject to the new Presidential Proclamation on immigration and Presidential Proclamation 9983.

If somebody knows if I am eligible, please let me know!

( if you think that I should go ahead and give a try to apply then I will accompany with three children and spouse whom I filed with that means that for each of us with sending documents i'm not sure but it might cost give or take around 3k - 4k$ or does anyone know how much will it cost to get into the interview? )
 
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izimni said:
Hi everyone,
Can somebody help me should I continue applying for DV Lottery 2020. My case number is 2020EU00035xxx.
I haven't yet finished the DS260 form. I was waiting for the case number to be current, it is now current, but am I eligible?
I am from Kyrgyzstan. I was waiting for the case number to become current. But in February 2020 the US president has banned issuing immigrant visas for Kyrgyz citizens. It's called Presidential Proclamation 9983.
Does anyone know that it is possible to receive an immigrant visa for the selectees from Kyrgyzstan for DV Lottery 2020?
When I sent an email to US Embassy in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan regarding this question, they didn't tell me that it is possible or not.
Instead they sent this:
In light of the global COVID-19 pandemic, as of March 20, 2020, the United States Embassy in Kyrgyzstan is cancelling routine immigrant visa appointments. We will resume routine visa services as soon as possible but are unable to provide a specific date at this time. Your case is subject to the new Presidential Proclamation on immigration and Presidential Proclamation 9983.

If somebody knows if I am eligible, please let me know!

( if you think that I should go ahead and give a try to apply then I will accompany with three children and spouse whom I filed with that means that for each of us with sending documents i'm not sure but it might cost give or take around 3k - 4k$ or does anyone know how much will it cost to get into the interview? )
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We can't say how long that temporary ban shall go on and whether to continue or no. Keep in mind that the processing of the DS260 takes around 4 weeks. If submitted in the last moment, you`ll not make it for interview, even the though your number is current
 
izimni said:
Hi everyone,
Can somebody help me should I continue applying for DV Lottery 2020. My case number is 2020EU00035xxx.
I haven't yet finished the DS260 form. I was waiting for the case number to be current, it is now current, but am I eligible?
I am from Kyrgyzstan. I was waiting for the case number to become current. But in February 2020 the US president has banned issuing immigrant visas for Kyrgyz citizens. It's called Presidential Proclamation 9983.
Does anyone know that it is possible to receive an immigrant visa for the selectees from Kyrgyzstan for DV Lottery 2020?
When I sent an email to US Embassy in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan regarding this question, they didn't tell me that it is possible or not.
Instead they sent this:
In light of the global COVID-19 pandemic, as of March 20, 2020, the United States Embassy in Kyrgyzstan is cancelling routine immigrant visa appointments. We will resume routine visa services as soon as possible but are unable to provide a specific date at this time. Your case is subject to the new Presidential Proclamation on immigration and Presidential Proclamation 9983.

If somebody knows if I am eligible, please let me know!

( if you think that I should go ahead and give a try to apply then I will accompany with three children and spouse whom I filed with that means that for each of us with sending documents i'm not sure but it might cost give or take around 3k - 4k$ or does anyone know how much will it cost to get into the interview? )
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It shouldn't cost you anything to submit your DS. If they schedule you for the interview, you will have to pay the visa fee, which is about 330$ per person.
If I were you, I would submit the DS and then wait to see what happens.
 
WBA said:
We should have the new VB somewhere this week and I hope we all get the 2NL
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To set expectation - the idea that "all get the 2NL" is nuts.

Some people may get the 2NL. It's not clear whether the interviews will be scheduled at all with no clear picture on embassy closures, and even if some cases are scheduled it won't be everyone since many won't have had their documents cleared.

So here is the reality, and people need to be very clear they understand these points. There is almost no time left for mistakes.

1. We wait to see whether KCC will schedule at all due to closures.
2. We wait to see if the immigrant ban will be extended (as it really only has an impact IF extended).
3. If cases are scheduled then those that don't get 2NLs can contact KCC and check about their documents in early June, with a goal to confirm that documents were cleared in May (but too late to be scheduled in May) and the case will be scheduled in June for August interviews OR resubmit documents if needed and get cleared by the end of June to allow scheduling in July (September interviews).

2 large risks remain.
If the cases cannot be scheduled due to closures, then the time to check for documents being cleared will reduce to almost nothing.
If the ban is extended, then that will also be a huge blow.
 
Britsimon said:
To set expectation - the idea that "all get the 2NL" is nuts.

Some people may get the 2NL. It's not clear whether the interviews will be scheduled at all with no clear picture on embassy closures, and even if some cases are scheduled it won't be everyone since many won't have had their documents cleared.

So here is the reality, and people need to be very clear they understand these points. There is almost no time left for mistakes.

1. We wait to see whether KCC will schedule at all due to closures.
2. We wait to see if the immigrant ban will be extended (as it really only has an impact IF extended).
3. If cases are scheduled then those that don't get 2NLs can contact KCC and check about their documents in early June, with a goal to confirm that documents were cleared in May (but too late to be scheduled in May) and the case will be scheduled in June for August interviews OR resubmit documents if needed and get cleared by the end of June to allow scheduling in July (September interviews).

2 large risks remain.
If the cases cannot be scheduled due to closures, then the time to check for documents being cleared will reduce to almost nothing.
If the ban is extended, then that will also be a huge blow.
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I already called KCC last week and they confirmed me that I should receive my 2NL after 20 of May, because I should have already received it in April for June interview.
However they also said me that this is not sure yet because they need the confirmation of DoS , so we have to wait a couple of days to see their decision .
 
I just call kcc with CN AS24xxx . They told me the same that my ds260 has been processed but they cant see my documents yet and check again in some weeks . I ask her if they will send 2nl,s this month she said maybe because we are not sure yet about the reopening of embassies .
 
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