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DV 2021 ALL SELECTEES

adri64 said:
Thanks Susie!
For Paris, it's indicates on ais.usvisa-info page you have to register but when i fill in, they told me on the page "case is not ready for an appointment. Weird! "It may take several days for immigrant visa case numbers to become available in the system."
Concerning the doctor, i will call him again. ;)
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There is email address that will appear if you face problem during registering the interview , email them and they will fix it ( happened with few DV applicants scheduled in Montreal )
 
Alphasham said:
Thank you for the explanation my friend.

Do we know what usually is the reason of getting higher numbers scheduled for interviews while lower numbers haven't received emails to send documents?

Also, if the lawsuit goes through, will I be part of it even if I knew about it after it got filed?
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Because all cases are current, the order of scheduling is based on the date the cases became DQ. So - high case numbers that submitted their DS260 and documents very early got DQ early, and therefore got scheduled.
 
SusieQQQ said:
For DV? does it tell you to do this on any of the DV specific information you have, like in your 2NL? (Again, this is the usual process for most immigrant visas but not DV, because the DV appointments are set by KCC.)
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yes on the email sent by ParisIVPending@
"please register the date of your interview on the outsourcing company"..
 
SusieQQQ said:
The requirements for entry are (1) principal enters first or with derivatives (2) everyone must enter before their visas expire. So there is no problem the way you want to do it. The kids’ immigration packs must go with them when they enter, not with you when you do. (You all have separate visas.) Bear in mind you are not “eliminating any further Covid eventualities” if something happens to delay the kids’ entries beyond their visa expiry date. Yes, of course you can accompany the kids through CBP when they immigrate.

Also, congrats on being approved! I went through the JNB consulate back in 2013, hope they are as friendly now as they were then.
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Thank you kindly for your prompt and thorough response. I accept there remain some risk of something happening, be it remote considering the strict regulations that have been and remain in place. The consulate personnel were very friendly although I think they can make their lives and that of applicants less stressful with better and more comprehensive communication. We went for our medical on Aug30, interview on Sep9 and were place on AP merely because they have not yet processed the medical reports (although they already received them a week before our interview). We are expecting our visas to be printed on Wednesday. I received email confirmation today that visas have been approved after I enquired about the status yesterday. I will publish a post next week detailing our experience for the benefit of other applicants (as well as on BritSimon's blog)
 
Britsimon said:
Because all cases are current, the order of scheduling is based on the date the cases became DQ. So - high case numbers that submitted their DS260 and documents very early got DQ early, and therefore got scheduled.
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Hi,
Would you know what month (the case became DQ) are they scheduling cases for? 2021OC14xx here.....got DQ on 01/08/20....For Suva, Fiji Consulate. Thanks
 
KDKay said:
Hi,
Would you know what month (the case became DQ) are they scheduling cases for? 2021OC14xx here.....got DQ on 01/08/20....For Suva, Fiji Consulate. Thanks
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It could vary by consulate. As the consulate makes available their capacity, KCC would check their list of DQd cases for that consulate. So - one consulate could be interviewing a case that DQ'd in Aust, whilst another might be handling those DQd in March. It all adds to the appearance of randomness, but I don't think it's as random as people seem to believe.
 
Hello,

I just entered US last week via San Francisco Airport (SFO) and the officer only took my photo, no fingerprint.

I've seen other posts here that mention the same thing about not getting fingerprint. Should I assume that I won't be getting the green card delivered and try to contact them? Or should I wait first?

Does SSN also require fingerprint? I already ticked the box in the DS-260 form to request one. Should I just go to SSA office and apply?

Thank you
 
Hi Guys,

hope you're all doing well and got the 2NL already! :)

I am DQ since 13th of August, but unfortunately didn't get the appointment. I e-mailed to the Consulate, to KCC, but no response. On 27th of August they scheduled the interview for the 1st part of September for 17 person in my country, but approximately 5 of us was left out. :(

It's only 9 days left until the end of the fiscal year, so I'm wondering if one of the consulates in EU would accept my case, what do you think could I make it? I mean, I have to translate all my documents to English and do the medical, travel there etc. Also do you know the medical has to be done in the same country where the interview will take place or could I do it in my country, but have the interview somewhere else?

I am a Goh plaintiff, but lost hope in the lawsuit...

I would appreciate your opinion!

Thank you in advance! :)
 
Positivity is a key said:
Hi Guys,

hope you're all doing well and got the 2NL already! :)

I am DQ since 13th of August, but unfortunately didn't get the appointment. I e-mailed to the Consulate, to KCC, but no response. On 27th of August they scheduled the interview for the 1st part of September for 17 person in my country, but approximately 5 of us was left out. :(

It's only 9 days left until the end of the fiscal year, so I'm wondering if one of the consulates in EU would accept my case, what do you think could I make it? I mean, I have to translate all my documents to English and do the medical, travel there etc. Also do you know the medical has to be done in the same country where the interview will take place or could I do it in my country, but have the interview somewhere else?

I am a Goh plaintiff, but lost hope in the lawsuit...

I would appreciate your opinion!

Thank you in advance! :)
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You have nothing to lose by asking if another consulate would take it, but between having to do the medical there and getting the case transferred the timing might be too tight. You’d need to contact the consulates directly to ask.
 
SusieQQQ said:
You have nothing to lose by asking if another consulate would take it, but between having to do the medical there and getting the case transferred the timing might be too tight. You’d need to contact the consulates directly to ask.
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Thank you very much @SusieQQQ! :)

I contacted 2 consulates already... So the medical has to take place in the country where the interview will be, right?
 
Positivity is a key said:
Hi Guys,

hope you're all doing well and got the 2NL already! :)

I am DQ since 13th of August, but unfortunately didn't get the appointment. I e-mailed to the Consulate, to KCC, but no response. On 27th of August they scheduled the interview for the 1st part of September for 17 person in my country, but approximately 5 of us was left out. :(

It's only 9 days left until the end of the fiscal year, so I'm wondering if one of the consulates in EU would accept my case, what do you think could I make it? I mean, I have to translate all my documents to English and do the medical, travel there etc. Also do you know the medical has to be done in the same country where the interview will take place or could I do it in my country, but have the interview somewhere else?

I am a Goh plaintiff, but lost hope in the lawsuit...

I would appreciate your opinion!

Thank you in advance! :)
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You shouldn't lose hope in the lawsuit.
 
Guys I have a question. I am documentarily qualified since March 2021, 6*** case number. I never got 2NL. Can it be so that I set around 8 emails with different combinations of documents (format, name), because the system didn’t want to accept them, there was a glitch saying sth was missing in documents. So now i am thinking even though I am DQ, maybe too many emails with unsuccessful tries can somehow hurt my case, and I am waiting for 2NL in vain. I don’t know how they sort DQ people, but I guess Brit Simon mentioned in his video that too many emails sent to KCC is bad. Any thoughts on that? Thank you
 
Hi Guys,

I got a response from my consulate (after I was begging to schedule my interview). So they're saying after they got my e-mail they sent a request to KCC that they have available slots for DV winners, but the KCC didn't send any case. Is it really possible? They are saying they can't request specifically my name. What can I do?

I am desperate... :(

@Britsimon what should I do?
 
Hi All, I am Jacky from HongKong, and just had my Visa done last week. I have some question about my mailing address of the green card and hope someone with similar experience can help.

When I filled my DS260 a year ago, I just keyed in the address of an random post office which is located in Orlando, since I have no friend or relative in US who can provide me an address. But now I likely decide to move to Portland instead of Orlando, in early 2022, so I need to make a change of my mailing address.

I have done lots of research from internet, but there is not much case I can found about changing gc address outside of US. By the information from USCIS website, it says JUST inform the new address to the U.S. Customs and Border at the airport when I arrive.

So I am in doubt,
1. Can I change my address before I arrive US? just feel insecure to inform border in Portland while having my paper written with Orlando address
2. Can I keep using a post office mail box for receiving my gc? Or I have to rent a temporary house (like a B&B) for two to three months long and wait until the gc comes?

Thanks everyone! o_O
 
Does anyone has latest info about processing CN of DS260. What is the latest day of application you have heard of and what is the highest CN you heard of that received document request.
Thanks
 
JackyCh said:
Hi All, I am Jacky from HongKong, and just had my Visa done last week. I have some question about my mailing address of the green card and hope someone with similar experience can help.

When I filled my DS260 a year ago, I just keyed in the address of an random post office which is located in Orlando, since I have no friend or relative in US who can provide me an address. But now I likely decide to move to Portland instead of Orlando, in early 2022, so I need to make a change of my mailing address.

I have done lots of research from internet, but there is not much case I can found about changing gc address outside of US. By the information from USCIS website, it says JUST inform the new address to the U.S. Customs and Border at the airport when I arrive.

So I am in doubt,
1. Can I change my address before I arrive US? just feel insecure to inform border in Portland while having my paper written with Orlando address
2. Can I keep using a post office mail box for receiving my gc? Or I have to rent a temporary house (like a B&B) for two to three months long and wait until the gc comes?

Thanks everyone! o_O
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1. What the USCIS website says is what you do. You will be processed by CBP on arrival, and you will inform the officer processing you of any change of address (ours actually asked whether the address on file was still good or needed to be changed). You cannit change it online before you are a resident. If you want to feel more confident you can use form AR11 to change online after you enter.
2. No, you need a street address. presumably you will need to stay somewhere anyway. Apparently you can rent a box at a UPS or similar that “looks” like a street address, I cannot be sure how successful these are for uscis mail.

Be aware that if you chop and change addresses after arrival there is a good chance your GC will end up at the wrong adress. You can do one of two things: (1) make sure youve paid your immigrant fee before arrival to minimize any delays in card issuance and minimize “waiting” at a particular location , OR (2) not pay it until you have found a permanent address, change that in AR11 and then pay it - your plastic GC will not be produced until it’s paid. Bear in mind that although the temporary GC should function exactly like a plastic one we occasionally see reports of example employer wants to see a plastic GC.
 
SusieQQQ said:
1. What the USCIS website says is what you do. You will be processed by CBP on arrival, and you will inform the officer processing you of any change of address (ours actually asked whether the address on file was still good or needed to be changed). You cannit change it online before you are a resident. If you want to feel more confident you can use form AR11 to change online after you enter.
2. No, you need a street address. presumably you will need to stay somewhere anyway. Apparently you can rent a box at a UPS or similar that “looks” like a street address, I cannot be sure how successful these are for uscis mail.

Be aware that if you chop and change addresses after arrival there is a good chance your GC will end up at the wrong adress. You can do one of two things: (1) make sure youve paid your immigrant fee before arrival to minimize any delays in card issuance and minimize “waiting” at a particular location , OR (2) not pay it until you have found a permanent address, change that in AR11 and then pay it - your plastic GC will not be produced until it’s paid. Bear in mind that although the temporary GC should function exactly like a plastic one we occasionally see reports of example employer wants to see a plastic GC.
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Thank you Susie. Oh I have never thought of the method of late pay for the immigrant fee, so I have paid it few days ago.
I am fine with finding a place to live for few months temporary, just see if a post office box is acceptable so I can be more flexible on planning stuff like find job/go to college...:confused:

Anyway, thanks again for your help. Have a nice day.
 
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