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  1. Britsimon

    DV 2026 AOS (Adjustment of Status) Process Only

    I think it is a mistake to keep treating these clues as CP or AOS specific. Early on, when Noem announced the pause, some assumed that meant they could switch to CP and get different treatment. That assumption was incorrect, and sure enough within a few days it was shown to be wrong. The clock...
  2. Britsimon

    DV 2026 AOS (Adjustment of Status) Process Only

    Quick update - 2NLs for February interviews just started - so that seems to confirm the approach that the DoS statement said they would do, i.e. interviewing, but placing people on 221g for the time being while the pause is in place. Why is this significant? Well telling someone to prepare for...
  3. Britsimon

    DV 2026 AOS (Adjustment of Status) Process Only

    I think it is not true to assume CP is any better than AOS in terms of processing. USCIS (Noem) were first to publish their policy to explain a hold and in that policy they say "1 A “hold” allows a case to proceed through processing, up to final adjudication. A “final adjudication” refers to...
  4. Britsimon

    DV 2026 All Selectees (Consular Processing - CP)

    1. You are already current, so DO NOT resubmit the ds260. Once resubmitted, they won't allow further unlocking. 2. I don't understand why you are delaying the marriage. Get it done ASAP. 3. I would not advise the Utah zoom method. It will create questions. Why not just marry now.
  5. Britsimon

    DV 2026 All Selectees (Consular Processing - CP)

    It is paused. All the embassies are placing people on 221g and suggesting they are waiting for further guidance.
  6. Britsimon

    Oceania OC 2026 Winners Thread

    Why on earth would you listen to Fox news and expect them to talk nicely about immigrants?
  7. Britsimon

    Oceania OC 2026 Winners Thread

    No worries.
  8. Britsimon

    DV Interview – Job Offer Requirements

    Possibly. There is an unverified copy of a cable (attached) sent by Rubio that seems to suggest they will stop the acceptance of the I-134, and will revert instead to the total circumstances. We haven't seen any official confirmation or change in the rules as of now, BUT that could happen in...
  9. Britsimon

    Oceania OC 2026 Winners Thread

    Interesting. That suggests they are working on extra cases... we'll see on January 1
  10. Britsimon

    Oceania OC 2026 Winners Thread

    Not Sydney on Wednesday - right? They normally only do Tuesdays...
  11. Britsimon

    DV 2026 AOS (Adjustment of Status) Process Only

    Did you read the guides linked from the first post in this thread? Start there.
  12. Britsimon

    Oceania OC 2026 Winners Thread

    Relax. It's mid November. There is plenty of time to sort things out.
  13. Britsimon

    Oceania OC 2026 Winners Thread

    Sydney rarely asks for proof of funds, but they could do so, depending on the circumstances of the applicant. So - if you want you could try interviewing without financials, or get ready for that question just in case. $15K per person is good if asked, but an I-134 is ideal.
  14. Britsimon

    DV 2026 All Selectees (Consular Processing - CP)

    Congrats on the marriage
  15. Britsimon

    DV 2026 All Selectees (Consular Processing - CP)

    As KCC told you, it is too late for them to unlock, so you can only unlock by emailing the consulate AFTER you have been scheduled.
  16. Britsimon

    Oceania OC 2026 Winners Thread

    The physician will consider your vaccination documentation, vaccination programs in your country, and medical necessity to determine what vaccinations you have had, and what, if anything, is needed. They can usually administer missing vaccines.
  17. Britsimon

    November 2025 Visa Bulletin

    Well yes - if they can exceed the 55K with apparent impunity, then they can certainly do the same above the reduced number. However, I don't tghink that is likely. If the travel ban were to stay in place until July, that would mean we would be unlikely to see the over issuance problem, because...
  18. Britsimon

    November 2025 Visa Bulletin

    The quota for each region is calculated as a percentage of the available visas, so each region has slightly less visas available because of the reduction to 51850. However, there is a part of the law that allows unused visas from a region being distributed to other regions, and the travel bans...
  19. Britsimon

    Oceania OC 2026 Winners Thread

    Well there aren't as many Aussie winners as there used to be (only about 10 cases per 100). Then there are probably some that won't be that attracted to the USA right now.
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