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DV 2021 ALL SELECTEES

Samtem 2021 said:
Thanks for clarification. I was just interpreting what i see.They have clearly listed (1)A.P. and( 8) refusals
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Since they changed the system in 2020, now most APs show as refusal until it is cleared. Even if they weren't on AP, you can't expect to see "issued" on the same day, it takes a few days for them to actually print the visas.
 
Airspray said:
Wouldn't it just be easier if you contacted the embassy with all these questions...? Not many people had to ever request an embassy change before all hell broke loose in 2020, so people don't know the answers to these questions.
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Thanks. I'm only going to be current next month, no documents have been requested/submitted as of yet. How would the embassy even know who I am if nothing has been submitted by KCC? I will give them a call anyway - thanks for the advice.
 
Airspray said:
You can't change consulate through the DS-260 after submitting it, even if unlocked. You have to first request permission from the embassy and then let KCC know and ask that they'll schedule you there.
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No, you only contact the consulate yourself if already scheduled at a different embassy. If you have an addresss listed in a country and request KCC to schedule you there in the first instance , they will.
 
SusieQQQ said:
No, you only contact the consulate yourself if already scheduled at a different embassy. If you have an addresss listed in a country and request KCC to schedule you there in the first instance , they will.
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Oh yeah, for some reason I went with the scenario where the OP is scheduled somewhere else hehe
But anyway, my point was that you can't change a consulate on the ds-260, you have to ask KCC to do that.
 
SusieQQQ said:
No, you only contact the consulate yourself if already scheduled at a different embassy. If you have an addresss listed in a country and request KCC to schedule you there in the first instance , they will.
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Airspray said:
Oh yeah, for some reason I went with the scenario where the OP is scheduled somewhere else hehe
But anyway, my point was that you can't change a consulate on the ds-260, you have to ask KCC to do that.
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Dear KCC, my parents are old and sick so I have decided to visit them in Israel until the end of the year, and as such I need you to change my DS260 to be interviewed in Israel vs Canada (my current address)?

Would the above ask be sufficient for KCC or should I just ask to change the home address to Israel and pray that they would not ask for a residency test (my employer is in Canada etc). Montreal has zero visa processing as of today while the Israeli have already issued 2, 8 ready and I suspect that they won’t have more than 25 cases based on past history. This is the only chance I have as our case numbers are high
 
jokaz said:
Dear KCC, my parents are old and sick so I have decided to visit them in Israel until the end of the year, and as such I need you to change my DS260 to be interviewed in Israel vs Canada (my current address)?

Would the above ask be sufficient for KCC or should I just ask to change the home address to Israel and pray that they would not ask for a residency test (my employer is in Canada etc). Montreal has zero visa processing as of today while the Israeli have already issued 2, 8 ready and I suspect that they won’t have more than 25 cases based on past history. This is the only chance I have as our case numbers are high
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KCC will change to where your address is, and the embassy won’t ask you for a “residency test” because you’re a citizen. If you were not a citizen they would ask to see your visa or residence permit or whatever Israel does.
the only possible hiccup in the process would be if you found out KCC can’t change because they already scheduled you for Montreal, which wouldn’t really be a hiccup in your particular situation.
 
SusieQQQ said:
KCC will change to where your address is, and the embassy won’t ask you for a “residency test” because you’re a citizen. If you were not a citizen they would ask to see your visa or residence permit or whatever Israel does.
the only possible hiccup in the process would be if you found out KCC can’t change because they already scheduled you for Montreal, which wouldn’t really be a hiccup in your particular situation.
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Thanks. Would the derivatives (children) must hold Israeli citizenship or there is no requirement and only the main principal need to be the citizen?
 
jokaz said:
Thanks. Would the derivatives (children) must hold Israeli citizenship or there is no requirement and only the main principal need to be the citizen?
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Honestly - I don’t know. I would assume it’s ok if the principal has it but I don’t believe I’ve seen this situation talked about before.
Woud there be any problem with the family entering Israel? Do they still have COVID entry restrictions?
 
SusieQQQ said:
Honestly - I don’t know. I would assume it’s ok if the principal has it but I don’t believe I’ve seen this situation talked about before.
Woud there be any problem with the family entering Israel? Do they still have COVID entry restrictions?
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Prior to covid they allowed non Israeli children to enter the border with accompanying Israeli parents. Once Covid hit they enforced new restrictions but a week ago they lifted the ban (due to a lot of public pressure) until September, so I can bring my kids and self quarantined for two weeks (unless fully vaccinated by the travel date). The Israeli authority would not recognize our parental rights unless going through court as my kids were born through surrogacy (and we are gay parents). As such, I hope the consulate in Jerusalem will accept their Canadian legal status where their birth certificate name both of us as their parents.
 
jokaz said:
Prior to covid they allowed non Israeli children to enter the border with accompanying Israeli parents. Once Covid hit they enforced new restrictions but a week ago they lifted the ban (due to a lot of public pressure) until September, so I can bring my kids and self quarantined for two weeks (unless fully vaccinated by the travel date). The Israeli authority would not recognize our parental rights unless going through court as my kids were born through surrogacy (and we are gay parents). As such, I hope the consulate in Jerusalem will accept their Canadian legal status where their birth certificate name both of us as their parents.
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Well the US embassy should accept according to US law, i know they don’t have a problem with gay marriage (as long as the marriage took place somewhere it is legal) even if the host country doesn’t recognize it. I don’t know what the specifics around surrogate children are but i assume you’ve already looked into that and it meets the US criteria.
 
gmeteor said:
dv2021 winner here, I won dv2022 as well and I'm a Goh plaintiff already. Would it reduce my chance or something for 2022? Can't be sure about anything anymore lol...
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Nope, your dv22 selection will be processed independently if you don’t succeed with dv21. Congrats on the selection
 
gmeteor said:
dv2021 winner here, I won dv2022 as well and I'm a Goh plaintiff already. Would it reduce my chance or something for 2022? Can't be sure about anything anymore lol...
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Wow, you are so lucky congrats. what country? you have low number of applicants?
 
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