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DV 2021 Oceania Selectees

Ahhhh I'm sorry that truly sucks :(
jordank21 said:
Yes - thanks for that. Yes, it does make sense. I guess I didn't understand that there were lawsuits for DV 2021 that could be joined ahead of the deadline, as at the beginning of the year it still looked like all would be fine (my interview was cancelled 5 days before I was meant to go!).
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jordank21 said:
If I'd realised I should've joined in as a named plaintiff I definitely would've! I really thought for 2021 we had to wait until after the deadline.

Good luck!
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Totally!!! Never thought in a million years Sydney would be in this position tbh, I almost didn't sign up because I didn't think we'd need it...
 
LueyG said:
Totally!!! Never thought in a million years Sydney would be in this position tbh, I almost didn't sign up because I didn't think we'd need it...
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Did it cost a lot for that process? I've emailed an immigration lawyer to just triple check nothing else can be done... Sucks!
 
I think I paid like $2000 or something like that but it's that price because there are like 900 other cases on the suit
jordank21 said:
Did it cost a lot for that process? I've emailed an immigration lawyer to just triple check nothing else can be done... Sucks!
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brah99 said:
Thank you!! It honestly makes me sad too that the lockdown in Aus/NZ has been such a disaster for DV2021 and in general, especially with such a great start to the year. I for one still have a car to sell in Sydney.
Hopefully the judge will deliver some kind of relief soon - he looks pretty close to reserving visas tomorrow.

Thank you I appreciate it!! I will, and let me know if you visit NC :)
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Hey where in NC are you heading? I love it there. My partner and I are thinking Raleigh (if we ever get over there!)
 
jordank21 said:
Still a bit confused about the DV 2020 lawsuit. It's my impression from the Brit Simon vids and info on here that the hope was the outcome would set a precedent for DV 2021. It appears that only named plaintiffs will have a chance from DV 2020.

Does this mean that after the cutoff (in 2 days), there would be the opportunity for DV 2021 winners to begin a new lawsuit?

Also - when you say "hopefully the judge will deliver some kind of relief soon - he looks pretty close to reserving visas tomorrow" - do you mean just reserving visas for the plaintiffs of the original lawsuit?

And congrats - I had no idea you could try and get it transferred to another country in order to be processed, otherwise would've maybe tried for that as well.
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There is quite a bit mixed up here.

DV2020 got processing in September for plaintiffs and non plaintiffs. Then there was a reserve of visas on September 30th of 9095 visas, and the Judge will (soon) order those 9095 visas processed, but for plaintiffs and non plaintiffs. It was important that the order was given before the end of the year to reserve the visas while they were still "alive".

DV2021 lawsuits were filed long ago. And it looks like there will be a reservation again on the 30th BUT this time it may only include plaintiffs because there is no class certified that protects everyone else as we had last year. Filing suit after the cutoff would be MUCH more difficult (probably pointless).
 
Britsimon said:
There is quite a bit mixed up here.

DV2020 got processing in September for plaintiffs and non plaintiffs. Then there was a reserve of visas on September 30th of 9095 visas, and the Judge will (soon) order those 9095 visas processed, but for plaintiffs and non plaintiffs. It was important that the order was given before the end of the year to reserve the visas while they were still "alive".

DV2021 lawsuits were filed long ago. And it looks like there will be a reservation again on the 30th BUT this time it may only include plaintiffs because there is no class certified that protects everyone else as we had last year. Filing suit after the cutoff would be MUCH more difficult (probably pointless).
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Yes, thanks, I understand now. I just didn't understand why there would be DV2021 lawsuits filed prior to the knowledge that visas would not be processed (as is the case now for many in Aus). I suppose it was just looking ahead as there was such a backlog from the previous year, so was just a smart way to try and ensure some type of protection.

Thanks for the clarity.
 
jordank21 said:
Yes - thanks for that. Yes, it does make sense. I guess I didn't understand that there were lawsuits for DV 2021 that could be joined ahead of the deadline, as at the beginning of the year it still looked like all would be fine (my interview was cancelled 5 days before I was meant to go!).
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Similar here. I had an interview cancelled 3 days beforehand and I didn't sign up for the lawsuit because it didn't seem like it was necessary. Oh how i was wrong about that.
 
2021 Update: the Goodluck v Biden order is out. Judge Mehta has reserved 6,914 diversity visas for the Goodluck-related Plaintiffs (31% of 22,303). And 481 visas for Goh Plaintiffs.

Nothing for non plantifs
 
Green&Gold said:
2021 Update: the Goodluck v Biden order is out. Judge Mehta has reserved 6,914 diversity visas for the Goodluck-related Plaintiffs (31% of 22,303). And 481 visas for Goh Plaintiffs.

Nothing for non plantifs
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How on earth will this be allocated do we think? Like if we've had an interview set already do we think we'd get one?
 
Green&Gold said:
Not sure, could be first come first served Or how its allocated in the plantiff pool.
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britsimon said this on his blogpost: "There is nothing in the order about how the cases should be prioritized, so it should be a case of DQ date ordering."
 
LueyG said:
britsimon said this on his blogpost: "There is nothing in the order about how the cases should be prioritized, so it should be a case of DQ date ordering."
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Possibly, those with interviews who were cancelled might have more of a chance, if the Sydney embassy is processing. Guess we will have to wait for the final order.
 
The one statistic im curious to work out, is how many Goodluck plaintiffs were issued visas. Ill take the time to check CEAC and see the statuses. I beleive it was around 2000 plantiffs have been issued.
 
Green&Gold said:
The one statistic im curious to work out, is how many Goodluck plaintiffs were issued visas. Ill take the time to check CEAC and see the statuses. I beleive it was around 2000 plantiffs have been issued.
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Yes interesting - I'm a Goh plaintiff so was just looking at those. 117 visas have been issued in goh - are you Goodluck?
 
Yea I am.

Ok so originally it was 24,089 Goodluck plaintiffs!
And the final adjudication was on 22,000. Guess its already taken out those who were issued.
 
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Green&Gold said:
Yea I am.

Ok so originally it was 24,089 Goodluck plaintiffs!
And the final adjudication was on 22,000. Guess its already taken out those who were issued.
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Wow so only 31% of the remaining Goodluck plaintiffs will get their visas?! I’d assume it would go by case number or order of being DQ perhaps?

I’m not a plaintiff, just curious. Definitely bummed to be one of the 80ish OC people who were robbed of their scheduled SYD interviews with this locky-d. What a turn of events. Trying to laugh at it ha ha haaa :/
 
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