Does CN 2009ASXXX19XXX get any chance to win DV?

[kritvichu]

I checked with bulletin for the past few years and the highest number has never been exceeded 16xxx. Comparing to my number, it seems like mine get very very little chance to be called for interview. But I heard from other posts that some DV selectees in Asian zone got even CN# higher than 44xxx while the actual total number of selectees posted in the bulletin is just only 14002, how can it be? The first day we got the letter, I and my wife were so glad but when we learned how the system worked, we were so disappointed. I talked to my wife about this and we both agree to say stop day dreaming about getting visa from DV2009. Can we just go ahead to sumbit for DV2010?

 

[medpharm]

I checked with bulletin for the past few years and the highest number has never been exceeded 16xxx. Comparing to my number, it seems like mine get very very little chance to be called for interview. But I heard from other posts that some DV selectees in Asian zone got even CN# higher than 44xxx while the actual total number of selectees posted in the bulletin is just only 14002, how can it be? The first day we got the letter, I and my wife were so glad but when we learned how the system worked, we were so disappointed. I talked to my wife about this and we both agree to say stop day dreaming about getting visa from DV2009. Can we just go ahead to sumbit for DV2010?

Your chances are good if the ranking numbers follow the trend of this year's DV. This year AS region is current and thus all individuals have a chance at obtaining a visa. So I will suggest that you do not give up and submit your application forms.

 

[TNDV2008]

...The first day we got the letter, I and my wife were so glad but when we learned how the system worked, we were so disappointed. I talked to my wife about this and we both agree to say stop day dreaming about getting visa from DV2009. Can we just go ahead to sumbit for DV2010?...

I remember feeling exactly like u...very excited when selected, then feeling depressed when I knew how it worked given my very high number.

Nonetheless, I consoled myself that I will have a 30 day opportunity window to present my papers when my number become current, based in historical trends i.e. AF44XXXX became current in September. Guess what, my number became current in Aug this year, so now I had 60 days.

I presented myself on Aug 1st, and by end of day, I had the greencard stamp on my passport....so moral of the story....dont give up...make sure ALL your papers are in order and wait.

Applying for the DV2010 does not hurt or cost anything, so do it also as a precaution....good luck

 

[kritvichu]

I remember feeling exactly like u...very excited when selected, then feeling depressed when I knew how it worked given my very high number.

Nonetheless, I consoled myself that I will have a 30 day opportunity window to present my papers when my number become current, based in historical trends i.e. AF44XXXX became current in September. Guess what, my number became current in Aug this year, so now I had 60 days.

I presented myself on Aug 1st, and by end of day, I had the greencard stamp on my passport....so moral of the story....dont give up...make sure ALL your papers are in order and wait.

Applying for the DV2010 does not hurt or cost anything, so do it also as a precaution....good luck

Thank you for your positive comment. It makes me feel that I still have a chance. I will hope for that opportunity to come. Anyway, I have a question on the meaning of the word "Current." What is it? Does it mean anyone who hasn't been called for interview can go to present themselves based on first come first serve basis? As you said "I presented myself on Aug 1st, and by end of day, I had the greencard stamp on my passport.", it seems like you didn't wait to be called at all. I though it depends on the US embassy to decide whom to be called.

 

[TNDV2008]

... I have a question on the meaning of the word "Current." What is it? Does it mean anyone who hasn't been called for interview can go to present themselves based on first come first serve basis?
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read this link http://immigrationportal.com/showthread.php?t=215048

Pay special attention to the Case number part.

quick example (these numbers are for explanation only):
a) if oct-2008: cutoff for Asia on the bulletin is 1000, then numbers 1---> 1000 are considered "current"
b) if nov-2008: cutoff for Asia on bulletin is 2000, then numbers 1----> 2000 are considered "current"

Use this link to see the current cut-offs for Aug & Sept for DV2008 http://travel.state.gov/visa/frvi/bulletin/bulletin_4310.html

- using africa as example, someone who has case number AF000470001, will have to wait until sept 1, whereas AF00047000 can be invited for interview anytime in August.
- again, someone from africa with case number AF00062301, they will never be called for an interview, since the cutoff is AF00062300

in your case, all numbers for asia are current, which means if you were in dv2008, u would have gotten a greencard...THAT MAY NOT BE THE CASE NEXT YEAR...but do not lose hope either

so, when someone's number is current, that means there is a visa number available for them, which when u go for the interview, u will recieve a visa # and approval to get a Green Card

As you said "I presented myself on Aug 1st, and by end of day, I had the greencard stamp on my passport.", it seems like you didn't wait to be called at all. I though it depends on the US embassy to decide whom to be called.

Please do not take my sentence too literally. I recieved the 2nd letter which asked me to "present myself for interview" on Aug 1. so yes, the consulate sends out the invitations to appear.