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DV 2021 Oceania Selectees

Can anyone tell me whether applying for this diversity visa (submitting the DS260) will negatively impact my chances of an E3 Visa? I'm seeing a variety of different context when i google it but nothing with a straight forward answer.

I am a non plaintiff and am now exploring different options to get to the US because my hope for this is just about down the drain..
 
AusJess27 said:
Can anyone tell me whether applying for this diversity visa (submitting the DS260) will negatively impact my chances of an E3 Visa? I'm seeing a variety of different context when i google it but nothing with a straight forward answer.

I am a non plaintiff and am now exploring different options to get to the US because my hope for this is just about down the drain..
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From someone who missed out on pursuing an E3, due to the pandemic in 2020.

From my understanding submitting the DS260 means we have declared immigration intent.
To get an E3, you need to be processed at an embassy outside the USA, and they will look at the history of the applicant, no doubt will see we have declared immigration intent.

The consular officer does ask what ties you have to a specific country, and why most people I have come across fly back to Australia for their E3 interview. Reason being its easier to prove ties to Australia then getting processed in an embassy in Canada.

Ways I have heard people have combated this, Mortgage, Business and too an extent Family. You need to satisfy the consular office to be issued.
If you are deemed a risk of overstaying they can deny it.

If you have questions about getting about the E3, PM me and I will happily share my experiences.
 
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AusJess27 said:
Can anyone tell me whether applying for this diversity visa (submitting the DS260) will negatively impact my chances of an E3 Visa? I'm seeing a variety of different context when i google it but nothing with a straight forward answer.

I am a non plaintiff and am now exploring different options to get to the US because my hope for this is just about down the drain..
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There is no “straight forward” answer because every case is assessed on its individual merits. It’s not one size fits all.
 
Green&Gold said:
From someone who missed out on pursuing an E3, due to the pandemic in 2020.

From my understanding submitting the DS260 means we have declared immigration intent.
To get an E3, you need to be processed at an embassy outside the USA, and they will look at the history of the applicant, no doubt will see we have declared immigration intent.

The consular officer does ask what ties you have to a specific country, and why most people I have come across fly back to Australia for their E3 interview. Reason being its easier to prove ties to Australia then getting processed in an embassy in Canada.

Ways I have heard people have combated this, Mortgage, Business and too an extent Family. You need to satisfy the consular office to be issued.
If you are deemed a risk of overstaying they can deny it.

If you have questions about getting about the E3, PM me and I will happily share my experiences.
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SusieQQQ said:
There is no “straight forward” answer because every case is assessed on its individual merits. It’s not one size fits all.
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Thank you both, appreciate your responses.

I am currently in Australia and would be doing the E3 appt here. I also looked into this a fair bit before I got my DV interview so I think I have enough background but it was just the DS 260 that I was worried about. I thought by submitting that it could possibly rule me out, but it sounds like that's not the case.
 
AusJess27 said:
Thank you both, appreciate your responses.

I am currently in Australia and would be doing the E3 appt here. I also looked into this a fair bit before I got my DV interview so I think I have enough background but it was just the DS 260 that I was worried about. I thought by submitting that it could possibly rule me out, but it sounds like that's not the case.
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Thats correct, you need to satisfy the consular officer that you are not a risk of overstaying. But as every case is different its hard to say what will help.
 
Just a quick update for anyone who's been following:

I ended my lease, quit my job and left my car to a family friend to sell. Flew out on Monday with a Delta flight to LAX and then to London. Arrived in London on Tuesday afternoon and then had my interview Wednesday morning. The visa was refused pending 1) evidence that I can support myself financially and 2) my medical. I managed to get my medical booked for last Friday while on the flight to LAX, and spent £390 including a tetanus booster.
CEAC status still shows "Refused" but the 'Case last updated' date has been updated to today - I'm hoping it was updated after they received the financial support documents I sent them the same day that I had my interview and that they're now just waiting on the medical to be couriered to them. It might be a tight squeeze to get it issued before September 30th but it should be doable.
 
brah99 said:
Just a quick update for anyone who's been following:

I ended my lease, quit my job and left my car to a family friend to sell. Flew out on Monday with a Delta flight to LAX and then to London. Arrived in London on Tuesday afternoon and then had my interview Wednesday morning. The visa was refused pending 1) evidence that I can support myself financially and 2) my medical. I managed to get my medical booked for last Friday while on the flight to LAX, and spent £390 including a tetanus booster.
CEAC status still shows "Refused" but the 'Case last updated' date has been updated to today - I'm hoping it was updated after they received the financial support documents I sent them the same day that I had my interview and that they're now just waiting on the medical to be couriered to them. It might be a tight squeeze to get it issued before September 30th but it should be doable.
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Really taking the bull by the horns - well done. With 10 days left I’d lean towards you getting issued in time - I wouldn’t be shy about contacting them every few days either.
 
brah99 said:
Just a quick update for anyone who's been following:

I ended my lease, quit my job and left my car to a family friend to sell. Flew out on Monday with a Delta flight to LAX and then to London. Arrived in London on Tuesday afternoon and then had my interview Wednesday morning. The visa was refused pending 1) evidence that I can support myself financially and 2) my medical. I managed to get my medical booked for last Friday while on the flight to LAX, and spent £390 including a tetanus booster.
CEAC status still shows "Refused" but the 'Case last updated' date has been updated to today - I'm hoping it was updated after they received the financial support documents I sent them the same day that I had my interview and that they're now just waiting on the medical to be couriered to them. It might be a tight squeeze to get it issued before September 30th but it should be doable.
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Great effort! Fingers and toes crossed for you!
 
brah99 said:
Just a quick update for anyone who's been following:

I ended my lease, quit my job and left my car to a family friend to sell. Flew out on Monday with a Delta flight to LAX and then to London. Arrived in London on Tuesday afternoon and then had my interview Wednesday morning. The visa was refused pending 1) evidence that I can support myself financially and 2) my medical. I managed to get my medical booked for last Friday while on the flight to LAX, and spent £390 including a tetanus booster.
CEAC status still shows "Refused" but the 'Case last updated' date has been updated to today - I'm hoping it was updated after they received the financial support documents I sent them the same day that I had my interview and that they're now just waiting on the medical to be couriered to them. It might be a tight squeeze to get it issued before September 30th but it should be doable.
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What an amazing effort- I hope it all works out for you =)
 
brah99 said:
Just a quick update for anyone who's been following:

I ended my lease, quit my job and left my car to a family friend to sell. Flew out on Monday with a Delta flight to LAX and then to London. Arrived in London on Tuesday afternoon and then had my interview Wednesday morning. The visa was refused pending 1) evidence that I can support myself financially and 2) my medical. I managed to get my medical booked for last Friday while on the flight to LAX, and spent £390 including a tetanus booster.
CEAC status still shows "Refused" but the 'Case last updated' date has been updated to today - I'm hoping it was updated after they received the financial support documents I sent them the same day that I had my interview and that they're now just waiting on the medical to be couriered to them. It might be a tight squeeze to get it issued before September 30th but it should be doable.
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Wow! This is amazing, wishing you all the best!
 
brah99 said:
Just a quick update for anyone who's been following:

I ended my lease, quit my job and left my car to a family friend to sell. Flew out on Monday with a Delta flight to LAX and then to London. Arrived in London on Tuesday afternoon and then had my interview Wednesday morning. The visa was refused pending 1) evidence that I can support myself financially and 2) my medical. I managed to get my medical booked for last Friday while on the flight to LAX, and spent £390 including a tetanus booster.
CEAC status still shows "Refused" but the 'Case last updated' date has been updated to today - I'm hoping it was updated after they received the financial support documents I sent them the same day that I had my interview and that they're now just waiting on the medical to be couriered to them. It might be a tight squeeze to get it issued before September 30th but it should be doable.
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AMAZING!!!
 
LueyG said:
how's everyone feeling? Pretty sad isn't it :(
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I have so many emotions towards the situation that we are in right now.. I can't believe what an emotional roller coaster this has been only for it to end this way for non plaintiffs. I understand the lawyers actions, that is working to get the best outcome for their paying clients. I just wish that things had turned out differently. Part of me wishes that i never had an interview scheduled and i didn't get my hopes up for nothing.

For everyone else on the thread that is not a plaintiff, i feel you. This sucks so much!!
 
Green&Gold said:
Are you a plaintiff LueyG?
Not over yet, still a small bit of hope
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Yes I still have some hope, grasping onto every straw. I am a plaintiff which I am very grateful for but still a bit up in the air obviously better to have an IV before the end of September..
AusJess27 said:
I have so many emotions towards the situation that we are in right now.. I can't believe what an emotional roller coaster this has been only for it to end this way for non plaintiffs. I understand the lawyers actions, that is working to get the best outcome for their paying clients. I just wish that things had turned out differently. Part of me wishes that i never had an interview scheduled and i didn't get my hopes up for nothing.

For everyone else on the thread that is not a plaintiff, i feel you. This sucks so much!!
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:(( It's been such a long journey hasn't it. It's hard to believe it comes down to this. I really hope a miracle happens and everyone gets an interview next week.
I was hoping because Sydney has slowly been easing restrictions that things might have changed with different industries opening up!
 
LueyG said:
Yes I still have some hope, grasping onto every straw. I am a plaintiff which I am very grateful for but still a bit up in the air obviously better to have an IV before the end of September..

:(( It's been such a long journey hasn't it. It's hard to believe it comes down to this. I really hope a miracle happens and everyone gets an interview next week.
I was hoping because Sydney has slowly been easing restrictions that things might have changed with different industries opening up!
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I'm certainly not holding onto hope for the Sydney Consulate to open back up.. their actions to date have not given me any hope of that happening.
 
Hi everyone,
I have decided to hijack my husbands membership here and not sit and stay silent as this last week has been a tough one.
Just to ask if anyone has been in contact with Sydney Consulate at all and getting any help as the deadline is quickly approaching.
My husband and I emailed this week again to ask if they were going to reschedule appointments but unfortunately got nowhere.
Our hearts are breaking right now and it’s hard to believe that less than two months ago we potentially could have been celebrating and making major decisions to start our new life and adventure together.
This last week I feel like I am on a roller coaster ride which speeds up only to slow again and it won’t stop and let me off.
I guess we all have to hope and pray that Judge M. comes through for ALL DV2021 winners and gives us all the helping hand that we all so desperately have needed through this whole process.
I wish I could talk in person to you lovely people on here and give you all a hug right now.
Wishing everyone the very best for next weeks outcome and do hope that we all will be celebrating someday soon.
X
 
Aus21 said:
Hi everyone,
I have decided to hijack my husbands membership here and not sit and stay silent as this last week has been a tough one.
Just to ask if anyone has been in contact with Sydney Consulate at all and getting any help as the deadline is quickly approaching.
My husband and I emailed this week again to ask if they were going to reschedule appointments but unfortunately got nowhere.
Our hearts are breaking right now and it’s hard to believe that less than two months ago we potentially could have been celebrating and making major decisions to start our new life and adventure together.
This last week I feel like I am on a roller coaster ride which speeds up only to slow again and it won’t stop and let me off.
I guess we all have to hope and pray that Judge M. comes through for ALL DV2021 winners and gives us all the helping hand that we all so desperately have needed through this whole process.
I wish I could talk in person to you lovely people on here and give you all a hug right now.
Wishing everyone the very best for next weeks outcome and do hope that we all will be celebrating someday soon.
X
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I don't think Judge Mehta can help all DV applications. Keeping in mind its an over-selected year (100k applicants + derivatives, vs 55k visas), and people who normally wouldn't have been processed in a normal year are also being processed. Someone will loose at the end of the day.

I am curious if OC cap will be considered in the ruling, as during a regular year cases in the 3000 space would be very unlikely to get a visa.
 
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