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2017 DV LOTTERY COUNTDOWN TO MAY

I read that presidential candidates will put an end to "immigration" regardless whether its legal or illegal

I think D. Trump was one of them

Any info on this
 
Dman32 said:
I read that presidential candidates will put an end to "immigration" regardless whether its legal or illegal

I think D. Trump was one of them

Any info on this
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The DV Scheme is written in legislation. This would be a somewhat lengthy process to get rid of.

The talk of getting rid of immigration refers more to illegal immigrants, as opposed to legal routes.
 
MattWatt said:
The DV Scheme is written in legislation. This would be a somewhat lengthy process to get rid of.

The talk of getting rid of immigration refers more to illegal immigrants, as opposed to legal routes.
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You got a point there, I guess I'll wait and see what will happen

Thank you for the response and explanation
 
Hello everybody ,
I have a problem with my DS260. I was selected this year 2017AF23xxx.
The problem is: when I participated in the lottery, my status is single, and output the results I'm still single, yesterday I validated my DS260 with single status, but I'm getting married during month September 2016 and there I do not know if I made a silly thing by validating my DS260 with single status, many people have told me that I will never have my green card with this change in status.
in fact, I did not cheat, I'm single at the time of validation of my DS260, but I will be married during the interview, as I do?
is what I want to update my DS260? or I wait until I get married after I request the update?
Knowing that now when I enter on the form so I can add an application covered.
 
The people who are telling you this are wrong. Don't listen to them.

When you get married, update the DS260 and add your wife/husband. Don't update it now because you're not married as yet.
 
alot thank you for your reply.
there are people who say that we must explain to the officer why I validated the DS260 before my wedding.
and other say that I made a silly thing .. thank you for your reply which relieved me.
 
From what you've told us, you've done the right thing. Don't listen to people who don't seem to know what they are talking about.

There are plenty of people who enter as single, get married before the interview, and get two Green Cards. You just have to make sure you update the DS260 and create a new Ds260 for your spouse once the wedding has happened. And be prepared to bring evidence to the interview of the bonafide nature of your relationship (the Consular Officer will want to see proof that this isn't a Green Card marriage (i.e. marriage just to get a Green Card)).
 
EmilyW said:
From what you've told us, you've done the right thing. Don't listen to people who don't seem to know what they are talking about.

There are plenty of people who enter as single, get married before the interview, and get two Green Cards. You just have to make sure you update the DS260 and create a new Ds260 for your spouse once the wedding has happened. And be prepared to bring evidence to the interview of the bonafide nature of your relationship (the Consular Officer will want to see proof that this isn't a Green Card marriage (i.e. marriage just to get a Green Card)).
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ah yes that's a very good response and a very good interpretation.
thank you for your support, I was really relieved.
Another thing: I have already a B1/B2 visa valid until 2024. It causes a problem?
 
achour said:
Hello everybody ,
I have a problem with my DS260. I was selected this year 2017AF23xxx.
The problem is: when I participated in the lottery, my status is single, and output the results I'm still single, yesterday I validated my DS260 with single status, but I'm getting married during month September 2016 and there I do not know if I made a silly thing by validating my DS260 with single status, many people have told me that I will never have my green card with this change in status.
in fact, I did not cheat, I'm single at the time of validation of my DS260, but I will be married during the interview, as I do?
is what I want to update my DS260? or I wait until I get married after I request the update?
Knowing that now when I enter on the form so I can add an application covered.
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Don't duplicate the same post on multiple Threads in the forum. I just wasted my time answering the same question on another Thread! Very annoying!!
 
achour said:
ah yes that's a very good response and a very good interpretation.
thank you for your support, I was really relieved.
Another thing: I have already a B1/B2 visa valid until 2024. It causes a problem?
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It's not a problem at all, because your B1/B2 visa will be cancelled when you get GC.
 
Man of Constant Sorrow said:
Alright. Just registered here :) But I have been following this forum for years already.

I can't tell exactly how many times I played DV Lottery so far because when I first applied I was in America - sitting in the same room, in front of the same computer, reading instructions on how to apply for DV Lottery. If it's not 2001 then for sure it was 2004 which tells me that this was minimum my 12th application (with one additional draw/reveal some 3 years ago it is actually 13 trials so far... OMG!) . But if I applied for the first time back in 2001 then it is 16 trials so far. I also played for my mother for at least 13 times, so a total number of trials for both of us is either 26 or 29 times.

In the mean time I have been 3 times in the USA. 2 times on a student exchange and 3rd time to obtain my masters degree. I guess I don't have to mention how winning a GC would change my life for better! Not for better, for amazing!!!

However, reality is harsh. I hate to admit it but - no luck so far :'( I know that chances are low but then again - they are not THAT low. 1 in 100 (or so) ain't bad according to me. It's not like a real lottery where usually a chance is around 1 in 13 million combinations to win the main prize. Here it's approximately 100,000 winners in 13 million, except that every person who got selected won BINGO!

I will definitely continue to play in the future as long as DV Lottery exists but I am afraid that my American Dream is dead. Gods of Fortune are not on my side obviously. I have done everything right in my life, everything that was in my power. But to achieve a complete success, happiness or zen (whatever you call it) - the one needs to have that benevolent spirit to accompany him or her throughout life (some call it 'mojo') and I miss that so much! I miss mojo! I have never had it :(

Anyway, congrats to all the winners this year and best of luck to all of us others next year!

P.S. Since there is no official info on total number of selectees this year (so far), and the number of people who have reported they won on various forums seems quite low to me, I still hope for some mini-miracle to happen and that maybe additional number of selectees for DV2017 will be revealed subsequently. Am I a dreamer?
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Same here！Twenty years applying （missed a couple of times), no luck. I think KCC should select us for perseverance :)
 
HereICome said:
Same here！Twenty years applying （missed a couple of times), no luck. I think KCC should select us for perseverance :)
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Haha~ You made me laugh :) I really wish that they keep statistics on our previous applications. Who knows, maybe they quit one day and just say: "Alright, we quit. Enough is enough. These guys are really not going to give up, so we are just going to give them GCs so they can live their lives here and be happy! Sincerely yours - KCC".

Wouldn't that be really nice :) Hoho~ But joking aside, I so want to experience how it is to simply be lucky, to win something that will make you happy and change your life for better. Must be a great feeling!
 
There's many of us. I started in 1993. Have applied for tens of people living in the US now but luck has never been on my side. I also lived in the US between 1998 and 2002 as a university student. I came back home because I didn't want to be out of status.

The same thought crossed my mind about these guys making some special exceptions for people like us who have been religious applicants. They do have the records. Ours will purely be merit-based. I just wish someone could whisper it to them to make the consideration. They don't even have to announce it - they ought to do it just as mysteriously as the way they conduct the selection. I will keep submitting my application until either I win, I die or the lottery ends.
 
Shihabmh said:
There's many of us. I started in 1993. Have applied for tens of people living in the US now but luck has never been on my side. I also lived in the US between 1998 and 2002 as a university student. I came back home because I didn't want to be out of status.

The same thought crossed my mind about these guys making some special exceptions for people like us who have been religious applicants. They do have the records. Ours will purely be merit-based. I just wish someone could whisper it to them to make the consideration. They don't even have to announce it - they ought to do it just as mysteriously as the way they conduct the selection. I will keep submitting my application until either I win, I die or the lottery ends.
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I like the term you used - 'Religious Applicants' :) Maybe they should introduce a new category called Diversity Immigrant Visa Lottery for Religious Applicants with US Degrees. This would give a better chance to all of us who have completed our degrees in the USA, respected the laws (always been there in status) and religiously kept applying DV Lottery for at least over a decade.

Are you sure they keep the record of applicants? Or you just made an assumption? Anyway, best of luck and hopefully we can celebrate next year and then meet for a juicy American hamburger and beer upon landing in the USA :D. Never give up!
 
Man of Constant Sorrow said:
I like the term you used - 'Religious Applicants' :) Maybe they should introduce a new category called Diversity Immigrant Visa Lottery for Religious Applicants with US Degrees. This would give a better chance to all of us who have completed our degrees in the USA, respected the laws (always been there in status) and religiously kept applying DV Lottery for at least over a decade.

Are you sure they keep the record of applicants? Or you just made an assumption? Anyway, best of luck and hopefully we can celebrate next year and then meet for a juicy American hamburger and beer upon landing in the USA :D. Never give up!
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It's only a fantasy thinking that they'll create a special docket for us - unless the immigration bill goes through. They really ought to give amnesty to people with US Degrees and/or holders of valid social security numbers - that should really cut down a good chunk of deserving illegal immigrants as well. I say "deserving illegal immigrants because holders of valid ssn must've been there prior to June 1998. However, I'll take you up on the juicy American Hamburger and a drink upon landing in the USA - something definitely to look forward to. I do believe, however, that it's just a matter of time before our efforts bares some fruits.

Sometimes I just wish that I had direct correspondence with people who advise the decision makers. I would have helped guide them well in solving immigration issues but alas that's just another fantasy.
 
Maybe you can guys can start a thread in another relevant forum about the various reasons you think people should be given visas and leave this one for actual DV discussion, as it is intended?
 
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