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I won the 2018 dv lottery but I have MAJOR problem because on my academic certificate that is (High school Transcript and University Transcript have different birth year than my edv entry, Birth certificate, ID and Passport. I did go to every institution and organization concerned but the response I got is negative nobody really knows how this situation can be resolved. I have four year professional experience what should I do any advice is appreciated.

Generally we have found that different details on the education certificate is common there and as it is not an identity document it should not be a major problem. Is the name the same?
 
Alhamdulillah- Praise be to God.
visa approved.
thank you Britsimon. my countrymen and women thank you very much. this forum and Britsimon's blog was enormous help.
the interview, as many of you said, simple and common. but i should say be prepared very well. prep[are your documents meticulously.
and be relaxed on the interview. i know it is tough to be relaxed right.My legs where shaking before the co, but I tried to control myself
wish you all the best.

Dear Pierre82,
Thank you very much!

Congratulations to both of you!
 
Hi every one
i have some quastions 1. our(me,wife and 2 kids) visa satuts issued on may 10,17 and also again case satuts update on 12 may ,17 is there problem what that means?
2.some one case issued and send to dhl his visa but his case no. is after me and also intereview date so is there this sutation happend in ur experiance.
3.How much time or days visa send to dhl after issued
 
Hi every one
i have some quastions 1. our(me,wife and 2 kids) visa satuts issued on may 10,17 and also again case satuts update on 12 may ,17 is there problem what that means?
2.some one case issued and send to dhl his visa but his case no. is after me and also intereview date so is there this sutation happend in ur experiance.
3.How much time or days visa send to dhl after issued

The status remains at issued, correct? The next update then possibly (I'm speculating) is when it was given to DHL. (I can't answer #3 as it's country specific so someone from there can hopefully help)
Is there a tracking number for DHL?
 
Greetings to you all:

I was wondering if anyone knows for certain that the 10+3 qualification is acceptable or not for the educational requirement. I heard two contradicting information from different sources including the info posted by the Embassy, and I just want to check which one is true. Any way here is my story: I finished high school in grade 10 and studied diploma program(3 year) in an accredited private college, and I am now studying at a university and will be graduating this year in bachelors degree(3 years degree . Unfortunately, I didn’t go through the preparatory years- - grade 11 and 12. So, even if the 10+3 is not considered as a 12 yr high school equivalent, do they still accept my bachelors.

Thank you in advance for sharing and sorry for jacking your post.

Yager lij
 
Greetings to you all:

I was wondering if anyone knows for certain that the 10+3 qualification is acceptable or not for the educational requirement. I heard two contradicting information from different sources including the info posted by the Embassy, and I just want to check which one is true. Any way here is my story: I finished high school in grade 10 and studied diploma program(3 year) in an accredited private college, and I am now studying at a university and will be graduating this year in bachelors degree(3 years degree . Unfortunately, I didn’t go through the preparatory years- - grade 11 and 12. So, even if the 10+3 is not considered as a 12 yr high school equivalent, do they still accept my bachelors.

Thank you in advance for sharing and sorry for jacking your post.

Yager lij

When you say the info posted by the embassy, do you mean this? https://ethiopia.usembassy.gov/mobile//dv_requirements.html
 
No, it is an old posting. Sorry, the forum page requires over 5 posting to attach a link and it doesn't let me to post it here.
 
No, it is an old posting. Sorry, the forum page requires over 5 posting to attach a link and it doesn't let me to post it here.

Well, surely you should be relying on the most up to date information on the embassy website? They do revise their requirements about education (i.e., what is deemed to be equivalent to the US) from time to time.
 
I agree, what I read was an old post and it might be outdated. The info on your attachment states.. 12th grade certification OR proof of graduation from a 4-yr university. However, most of the BA/BSc degree programs in Ethiopia are now 3 yrs long. But, in US generally 4 yrs long. If this refers equivalency, a 3 yrs BA/BSc degree will not qualify me. But for the sake of interpretation, any length of degree is qualified as long as it is completed in a university that offers a 4 yrs degree, but I could be wrong. Any ways, I will just wait and see. By the way, what do you think?

Thanks!
 
I agree, what I read was an old post and it might be outdated. The info on your attachment states.. 12th grade certification OR proof of graduation from a 4-yr university. However, most of the BA/BSc degree programs in Ethiopia are now 3 yrs long. But, in US generally 4 yrs long. If this refers equivalency, a 3 yrs BA/BSc degree will not qualify me. But for the sake of interpretation, any length of degree is qualified as long as it is completed in a university that offers a 4 yrs degree, but I could be wrong. Any ways, I will just wait and see. By the way, what do you think?

Thanks!

I don't know the Ethiopian system. Many countries that offer a 3-year bachelors also offer a one year "honours" degree that can be completed after a bachelors, and the combined is then seen as equivalent to a US 4-year degree. Is the Ethiopian system like this?

Given what you've said, I'd suggest you personally contact the embassy in Addis to ask if your education will meet the requirements, before you go spending the money on medicals and visa fees.
 
I will definitely do that, thanks. In Ethiopia, there is no 'honors' degree. Most universities offers a 2 years diploma(associate degree equivalent), and their 1st degree programs length varies based on the speciality. Most engineering degrees are 5 yrs long, full time. Some science and social science degree are 3 yrs and 4 yrs.

Thank you so much and I really appreciate it.
 
Generally we have found that different details on the education certificate is common there and as it is not an identity document it should not be a major problem. Is the name the same?
Name and birth day,month are the same all document except the year i was born in 90 but on education cert it is 91, i was planing marrying my fiance before filling the DS 260 i won as single. Thank you
 
Name and birth day,month are the same all document except the year i was born in 90 but on education cert it is 91, should i fill the ds 260 and explain on the interview? Thank you

I don't believe there is anywhere on the DS to write the biographical details that are on your school cert? Just fill in the details re the high school diploma, and IF the CO asks you at interview about year of birth you can explain.
 
I don't believe there is anywhere on the DS to write the biographical details that are on your school cert? Just fill in the details re the high school diploma, and IF the CO asks you at interview about year of birth you can explain.
i was planing marrying my fiance before filling the DS 260 i won as single would this birthday issue hurt our chance? thank you ,you are a life saver.
 
Congrats!!
Hi Everyone!

I did my interview on May 09 in Naples, Italy and my visa is approved!
Today I collected my passport and other documents to be delivered at the port of entry!
I would like to thank you ALL for your helpful supports!
God be with you!. Ethiopia is current in June visa bulletin! Good luck mates!
 
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