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2014 DV Australian winners

No, your application will not be void

mijoro said:
I have a question about passport photos. I got mine and my daughter done and they seem very dark around the face ( we both have olive complexion) if I send the photos in and they are rejected does that mean my application is also void.
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No, you will not be disqualified for bad photos. Basically, you can keep sending them documents until all is fine.

If you're happy with the photos, send everything off to them. Once you think they have received your documents, you can email KCC to see if your papers have been received. Their response will be something like "your documents have been received and are being processed".

About 8 weeks after they receive them, you can email them again and ask if there is anything missing from your application or if anything needs to be resubmitted, like photos. The standard response at this point is "Your forms have been received and are acceptable for the continuation of your visa processing." If your photos aren't acceptable or anything is missing from your application, they should tell you and you will have the option to re-submit.
 
Too soon to email again?

So according to USPS tracking, my forms, photos, etc arrived at KCC on 17/5.

I wanted to get confirmation from KCC that they had received my forms, so I waited a while and emailed them on 29/5 asking if they had received my documents. It's been almost a week and no response yet.

Do you think its too soon to email them again and ask? I have phoned them in the past, but given that its not too urgent, I prefer to email (I also like having a written record of correspondence).

Your thoughts??
 
It's worth remembering that they're receiving hundreds or even thousands of applications a day - KCC doesn't just process DV applications but other visa types as well. So yes, seven (business) days probably is too short of a turnaround.

Look at it this way. There's little to nothing you (or any of us) can do between now and August when they start releasing interview dates anyway. EVERYONE is in the same boat man - we've all gotta just sit tight, be patient and have faith in the process that if something is wrong or missing from your application, they will find it and tell you in good time.

If you want peace of mind, call them, give your case number and ask. I called because I got two conflicting emails about the receipt of my documentation, and the woman on the phone cleared it right up for me. She said they'd received my stuff but because of the volume of stuff they process, it would be three to four weeks before anyone looks at processing it.

Breathe.
 
2011-13 data and 2014 projection

Below, see some data from OCEANIA 2011-2013. also included is 2014 projected. the tables include: total number of applicants, total selected, and the total number of visas issued from 2011-13. The second table includes the CNs interviewed each month with those three years. and my projection on 2014. your comments please.

Data on from 2011-2013.
Year Total applicant Total selected Visa issued %
2011 22,000 1,600 578 7-9%
2012 22,000 2,000 562 7-9%
2013 17,000 2,200 pending pending
2014 25000 (est) 3,000 (est) pending pending

Interviews & CN becoming current each month [2011-2013]
Month 2011 2012 2013 2014 (est)
Oct 350 300 250 350
Nov 650 500 400 710
Dec 700 575 500 900
Jan 775 650 600 1200
Feb 810 775 725 1490
Mar 900 925 850 1750
April 1000 1000 1000 2000
May 1175 1150 1115 2310
Jun 130 Current 1275 2500
Jly 1400 Current 1450 Current
Aug Current Current Pending Current
Sept current Current Pending Current
.........................................................................................

my observations.

1. ALL selectees were interviewed.
2. NOT all selectees indicated interest in pursuing the offer.
3. ALL who followed instructions, paid fees, submitted documents on time and met the requirements were ISSUED GC.
4. Not sure if the GC visa for Oceania quota ran out. if anyone has any infor, that will help.

Let us know what you think....
 
Crawf33 said:
It's worth remembering that they're receiving hundreds or even thousands of applications a day - KCC doesn't just process DV applications but other visa types as well. So yes, seven (business) days probably is too short of a turnaround.

Look at it this way. There's little to nothing you (or any of us) can do between now and August when they start releasing interview dates anyway. EVERYONE is in the same boat man - we've all gotta just sit tight, be patient and have faith in the process that if something is wrong or missing from your application, they will find it and tell you in good time.

If you want peace of mind, call them, give your case number and ask. I called because I got two conflicting emails about the receipt of my documentation, and the woman on the phone cleared it right up for me. She said they'd received my stuff but because of the volume of stuff they process, it would be three to four weeks before anyone looks at processing it.

Breathe.
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Thanks so much, your wise words helped ease my stress. And sure enough, I got my reply today :)
 
Forms Missing Data

Does anyone know if you have missed out information on the form and need to resend if you need to fill out the whole form or just the stuff that was missed.

The KCC emailed to let me know I had not put down place of residence inside the US as my friend who I am putting down the address of was moving so I wanted to wait til that was confirmed.

any ideas?
 
jarpa_g said:
Does anyone know if you have missed out information on the form and need to resend if you need to fill out the whole form or just the stuff that was missed.

The KCC emailed to let me know I had not put down place of residence inside the US as my friend who I am putting down the address of was moving so I wanted to wait til that was confirmed.

any ideas?
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I think the KCC has already created a file for you. and if they are requesting for specific missing/omitted information, you should provide those. if I was in your situation, i'd do in one of two ways. Either resubmit the form with missing information OR email them the missing information. and don't forget to include your CN written clearly.
 
boss78 said:
I think the KCC has already created a file for you. and if they are requesting for specific missing/omitted information, you should provide those. if I was in your situation, i'd do in one of two ways. Either resubmit the form with missing information OR email them the missing information. and don't forget to include your CN written clearly.
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thanks heaps, have done that now :)
 
boss78 said:
Below, see some data from OCEANIA 2011-2013. also included is 2014 projected. the tables include: total number of applicants, total selected, and the total number of visas issued from 2011-13. The second table includes the CNs interviewed each month with those three years. and my projection on 2014. your comments please.

Data on from 2011-2013.
Year Total applicant Total selected Visa issued %
2011 22,000 1,600 578 7-9%
2012 22,000 2,000 562 7-9%
2013 17,000 2,200 pending pending
2014 25000 (est) 3,000 (est) pending pending

Interviews & CN becoming current each month [2011-2013]
Month 2011 2012 2013 2014 (est)
Oct 350 300 250 350
Nov 650 500 400 710
Dec 700 575 500 900
Jan 775 650 600 1200
Feb 810 775 725 1490
Mar 900 925 850 1750
April 1000 1000 1000 2000
May 1175 1150 1115 2310
Jun 130 Current 1275 2500
Jly 1400 Current 1450 Current
Aug Current Current Pending Current
Sept current Current Pending Current
.........................................................................................

my observations.

1. ALL selectees were interviewed.
2. NOT all selectees indicated interest in pursuing the offer.
3. ALL who followed instructions, paid fees, submitted documents on time and met the requirements were ISSUED GC.
4. Not sure if the GC visa for Oceania quota ran out. if anyone has any infor, that will help.

Let us know what you think....
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Those are interesting stats, Boss78. How did you calculate the monthly cutoff case numbers for your 2014 projections? My case number is 22XX, so I'm encouraged by your projection that despite the increased number of cases this year, my interview could be as early as May.
 
Ok so I may have taken a little longer than most to send away my forms, but they are going out this afternoon. I had a lot of problems being able to get acceptable passport photos done as I live in regional queensland. I hope its not going to spoil my chances of getting an interview but based on the information in the forums I dont think so.

My number is in the very low 2k so judging by Boss78's post perhaps my interview will be in May or June.

Has anyone started getting their immunizations done yet or am I the only one in for a million needles.
 
boss78 said:
Below, see some data from OCEANIA 2011-2013. also included is 2014 projected. the tables include: total number of applicants, total selected, and the total number of visas issued from 2011-13. The second table includes the CNs interviewed each month with those three years. and my projection on 2014. your comments please.

Data on from 2011-2013.
Year Total applicant Total selected Visa issued %
2011 22,000 1,600 578 7-9%
2012 22,000 2,000 562 7-9%
2013 17,000 2,200 pending pending
2014 25000 (est) 3,000 (est) pending pending

Interviews & CN becoming current each month [2011-2013]
Month 2011 2012 2013 2014 (est)
Oct 350 300 250 350
Nov 650 500 400 710
Dec 700 575 500 900
Jan 775 650 600 1200
Feb 810 775 725 1490
Mar 900 925 850 1750
April 1000 1000 1000 2000
May 1175 1150 1115 2310
Jun 130 Current 1275 2500
Jly 1400 Current 1450 Current
Aug Current Current Pending Current
Sept current Current Pending Current
.........................................................................................

my observations.

1. ALL selectees were interviewed.
2. NOT all selectees indicated interest in pursuing the offer.
3. ALL who followed instructions, paid fees, submitted documents on time and met the requirements were ISSUED GC.
4. Not sure if the GC visa for Oceania quota ran out. if anyone has any infor, that will help.

Let us know what you think....
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That's an interesting piece of analysis. A couple of observations:-

1. 2012 was an odd year (because of the restart), so it is best to not infer anything from data from 2012.

2. Your 2014 projection has cases being processed at twice the rate of previous years, but I don't understand why you think that is likely or possible. Assuming manpower is one reason they don't already process all the applications in a shorter timeframe, they would need extra staff to be able to process those applications faster - do you believe they have increased the processing staff? Do you think the bigger pool of selectees will cause USCIS to work faster?
3. Someone with a high number and doing aos may not be able to process in time if they don't become current soon enough - so it is possible that someone could miss out for that reason (despite meeting your criteria in point 3).
 
jarpa_g said:
The KCC emailed to let me know I had not put down place of residence inside the US as my friend who I am putting down the address of was moving so I wanted to wait til that was confirmed.
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That's weird, because the information that I (and many others) have received from KCC indicated that you didn't need a US address upon initial submission. I was told that I could provide that at the interview.
 
Every sayin they emailed KCC and got confirmation, do they emaiil you or do you have to email them to get this confirmation, anyone got the email address?

Also too, if someone goes to their local council and finds old immunisation records will that be helpful? ]
 
Well the cut off point is 1600 for August... I am feeling nervous today looking at those figures... Considering I am in the low 2k range for the 2014 draw I am anxious to see how the figures will jump and if OC will turn current this year for the OC region.
 
These are Boss78's projections for how the process will go for the OC area.


Below, see some data from OCEANIA 2011-2013. also included is 2014 projected. the tables include: total number of applicants, total selected, and the total number of visas issued from 2011-13.

2011201220132014
22000220001700025000
1600200022003000
578562pendingpending
7-9%7-9%pendingpending
The second table includes the CNs interviewed each month with those three years. and my projection on 2014. your comments please.

MONTH2011201220132014
OCTOBER350300250350
NOVEMBER650500400710
DECEMBER700575500900
JANUARY7756506001200
FEBRUARY8107757251490
MARCH9009258501750
APRIL1000100010002000
MAY1175115011152310
JUNE1300CURRENT12752500
JULY1400CURRENT1450CURRENT
AUGUSTCURRENTCURRENT1600CURRENT
SEPTEMBERCURRENTCURRENTPENDINGCURRENT

I have changed the Pending to 1600 for August for the 2013 draw as that is the current cut off number for OC.
 
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