Law Offices of Rajiv S. Khanna, P.C.
DV 2021 ALL SELECTEES
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McDevies
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Regarding the vaccination requirement effective from Nov 8. I have read through the CDC documents but cannot find precise requirements regarding age and vaccinations. What is the minimum age requiring vaccination? Kindly point me to the relevant DoS/CDC guidance.
Both parents are fully vaccinated. Kids aged 15,13 and 7 are not vaccinated yet and also not eligible in South Africa to get vaccinated. Planning to to fly on Nov 22
Both parents are fully vaccinated. Kids aged 15,13 and 7 are not vaccinated yet and also not eligible in South Africa to get vaccinated. Planning to to fly on Nov 22
SusieQQQ
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The requirement is for visitors. You are immigrant visa holders. Just worry about the required test within 3 days before arriving.
ruby.bubble
New Member
SusieQQQ
Well-Known Member
When did you enter/get the stamp? have you paid the immigrant fee? You can use the old stamp plus new passport afaik though it’s not ideal, but normally by the time someone’s passsport used for entry is expiring they have their plastic green card already. This is part of why they ask for your passport to be valid for 6 months after your intended date of entry.
ruby.bubble
New Member
Thank you for the reply. I entered in September and I have paid the immigrant fee, but I haven't got my plastic green card.
My passport will expire in early May 2022, but I'm gonna travel during December. My passport validity will be less than 6 months by that time, that's why I'm thinking of renewing my passport.
Is it risky to use old stamp + new passport? Do you think I should cancel the travel just to be safe?
SusieQQQ
Well-Known Member
You should have your plastic card by December.
ruby.bubble
New Member
Thank you Susie
simona3535
New Member
Thank you for your inquiry.
In order to continue processing your case, all documents should be submitted as attachments to your email to ensure they are properly received. We ask that you use the following method to name and attach your files: • Your DV case number; • The full name of the applicant whose document you scanned; and • The document name or form number. For example: 2021AF00938653_John_Doe_Passport.pdf 2021AF00938653_Jane_Doe_Birth_Certificate.pdf Use your case number as the subject of the email. The maximum email size is 30MB. If the total size of your attachments is larger than 30MB, send multiple emails using your case number as the subject of each email. Please send your documents for KCC review only after you have collected all of the required documents for yourself and all accompanying family members. Send documents only to the kccdvdocuments@state.gov email address. Documents photographed or scanned with a mobile phone are acceptable, but every document must be fully legible. Illegible or incomplete documents must be re-submitted and will delay processing of your case.
Documents photographed or scanned with a mobile phone are acceptable, but every document must be fully legible. Illegible or incomplete documents must be re-submitted and will delay processing of your case.
Photos are not required to be uploaded with the DS-260 for Diversity Visa. You will need to present photographs to your interviewing consular section at the time of your visa interview. Further information about the photo requirements for the DV program can be found on the U.S. Department of State website on the Photo Requirements page, or on the page of instructions for DV selectees entitled “Prepare for Your Interview.”
Got this reply from KCC, are they asking for my documents? I am dv2021 goh plaintiff.
In order to continue processing your case, all documents should be submitted as attachments to your email to ensure they are properly received. We ask that you use the following method to name and attach your files: • Your DV case number; • The full name of the applicant whose document you scanned; and • The document name or form number. For example: 2021AF00938653_John_Doe_Passport.pdf 2021AF00938653_Jane_Doe_Birth_Certificate.pdf Use your case number as the subject of the email. The maximum email size is 30MB. If the total size of your attachments is larger than 30MB, send multiple emails using your case number as the subject of each email. Please send your documents for KCC review only after you have collected all of the required documents for yourself and all accompanying family members. Send documents only to the kccdvdocuments@state.gov email address. Documents photographed or scanned with a mobile phone are acceptable, but every document must be fully legible. Illegible or incomplete documents must be re-submitted and will delay processing of your case.
Documents photographed or scanned with a mobile phone are acceptable, but every document must be fully legible. Illegible or incomplete documents must be re-submitted and will delay processing of your case.
Photos are not required to be uploaded with the DS-260 for Diversity Visa. You will need to present photographs to your interviewing consular section at the time of your visa interview. Further information about the photo requirements for the DV program can be found on the U.S. Department of State website on the Photo Requirements page, or on the page of instructions for DV selectees entitled “Prepare for Your Interview.”
Got this reply from KCC, are they asking for my documents? I am dv2021 goh plaintiff.
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
Did you recently email KCC? Or a while ago to which you did not receive a response back then? The above email seems like of the the generic response (they tend to send) to one you might have sent them.
simona3535
New Member
Yes as i said its a reply to my mail on 23.10.2021
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
Hmmn, no your original post did not state that. I wouldn't have asked the questions I asked if you had stated that earlier on.
simona3535
New Member
Sorry maybe a misunderstanding
I wrote a mail on 23 October, asking for my status, telling them that I am a GOH Plaintiff and requesting them to schedule me an interview.
I also attached a mail then where they inform me that they have my documents and DS Form but are not processed yet.
And today I received this e-mail.
Now, my question is, whether I should send my documents again? Is this a request for resending documents? Can this resending cause delay in my processing?
Because I already sent the documents on 15th of May 2021 in full order.
Tnx
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
So again, that is one of the generic responses KCC often send. IMO, it is not a request for you to send in your documents, especially since they previously confirmed receipt of your documents.Sorry maybe a misunderstanding
I wrote a mail on 23 October, asking for my status, telling them that I am a GOH Plaintiff and requesting them to schedule me an interview.
I also attached a mail then where they inform me that they have my documents and DS Form but are not processed yet.
View attachment 3118
And today I received this e-mail.
View attachment 3119
Now, my question is, whether I should send my documents again? Is this a request for resending documents? Can this resending cause delay in my processing?
Because I already sent the documents on 15th of May 2021 in full order.
Tnx
I know I am getting irrational or even paranoid planning my family's activation trip. Trying to cover all bases. What should one do if he got stopped at the immigration counter for some unforeseeable reasons? I assume he will be denied entry but what would happen after that? He has to buy a return ticket for the next immediate flight back to where he came from? Will his papers be taken away or nullified and his visa invalidated? Can he try to enter again when he has got his problems sorted? TIA!
SusieQQQ
Well-Known Member
And an alien could land from Mars at the exact same time you are trying to enter and zap your CBP officer, what then? For heavens sake, if there was any problem it would have come up before the visa was granted. Did anyone commit a serious crime between being issued the visa and now? No? Stop worrying.
I understand you are worried, obviously you put a lot of energy in this project and want to do everything that you can. I can tell you however, once you have your immigration packet you are good unless you do something really serious in between, like kill a guy, or get arrested for smuggling drugs or whatever.
I was a bit worried too, especially with all the covid restrictions and you know what happened at the entry? Nothing, there wasn't any questioning apart the necessary, if the address we provided is still correct etc.. the officer was very nice, he opened the envelope, put the stamps in the passport and wished us the best of luck.
You aren't irrational , looking at what happened last year when Pandemic started and followed by immigration ban , no one can really say there should be nothing to stop you. But at this point , nothing more you can do other than just follow the law and prepare for your travel. Best of luck.
SusieQQQ
Well-Known Member
No one who already held a valid immigrant visa when the ban came into place was prevented from entering. So not a good example of a reason to panic.
