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DV 2014 winners from Sri Lanka

govi2014 said:
According the DV2014 statistics, the maximum CN number for asia is 23270. When comparing with the previous years, number of selectees from Sri Lanka has been doubled (1,616).
refer: http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/types/types_6188.html
My CN is 2014AS00020***, and still waiting for the interview date :)
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No the max case number is around 27k. There are 23k selectees, but there are gaps in the numbering because of entries that were disqualified very early on in the process.

Your number is high, so you won't get an interview until very late in the process - probably September, 2014.
 
britsimon said:
No the max case number is around 27k. There are 23k selectees, but there are gaps in the numbering because of entries that were disqualified very early on in the process.

Your number is high, so you won't get an interview until very late in the process - probably September, 2014.
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Ohhh.... yes.... Thanks for the quick response :)
Moreover, in their website, they said "Selected applicants who do not receive visas by September 30, 2014 will derive no further benefit from their DV-2014 registration." What does it mean?
 
govi2014 said:
Ohhh.... yes.... Thanks for the quick response :)
Moreover, in their website, they said "Selected applicants who do not receive visas by September 30, 2014 will derive no further benefit from their DV-2014 registration." What does it mean?
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The DV visa process for DV2014 will complete on Sept 30th, 2014. So if you don't have a visa by then you can't get one with your DV2014 "win".
 
britsimon said:
The DV visa process for DV2014 will complete on Sept 30th, 2014. So if you don't have a visa by then you can't get one with your DV2014 "win".
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Yes britsimon..... that's why i'm worried!! Just about 3000 candidates will have been interviewed at the end of January 2014 (for four months)! I don't think I'll have an interview for the DV2014 since I am in 20Ks :confused:
 
govi2014 said:
Yes britsimon..... that's why i'm worried!! Just about 3000 candidates will have been interviewed at the end of January 2014 (for four months)! I don't think I'll have an interview for the DV2014 since I am in 20Ks :confused:
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don't worry....... u will call for the interview....
 
Sri Lankan Winner 2014

Is it necessary for a DV lottery winner to find a sponser

OR we have to find a job offer fro US
 
nishani_a said:
Is it necessary for a DV lottery winner to find a sponser

OR we have to find a job offer fro US
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You don't need a sponsor or a job offer BUT you must be able to assure the interviewing officer that you will not become a public charge. For most people that means showing evidence of savings or assets (around $10k per adult), but if you cannot show that then having someone in the USA completing a I-134 (affadavit of support) can help. It is not legally binding on that person but it can help. A job offer can also help, but it is unusual to secure a job offer before going there.
 
2014 DV lottery winner

Hi Ruwan,

I'm a 2014 winner, my case number is AS201400011XXX

The visa bulletin states that the Asia Cut off number is 2500 as of yet. Do you know how that works, does this mean I might not get it

Thanks
Daham

c_ruwan said:
Hi,

I'm a 2013 Winner from Sri Lanka and went through a bit long DV process.

Now I'm in USA and willing to help if you need any help regarding the DV process.
Let me know if you need any help or info.

Regards,
C. Ruwan
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Colombo Interviews

Please help me on these questions

1. Can someone tell me the key things that can make a successful interview?
2. What are they asking (What kind of questions)?
3. Are they concerned about the money we have?
4. Do we have to get letters from our former employers.?
5. Do we have to pay the interview fee weather we passed it or not ?
6. What is the normal procedure of the interview process?
7. Do they ask harder questions, such as history of America?
8. Were the family members questioned as well?
9. What do we have to wear for the interview. Do we have to go in formal?
10. In what questions do we have to be careful?
11. At the end of the interview do they confirm us about the visa?

Thanks

I am concerned about Colombo embassy.
 
nishani_a said:
Please help me on these questions

1. Can someone tell me the key things that can make a successful interview?
2. What are they asking (What kind of questions)?
3. Are they concerned about the money we have?
4. Do we have to get letters from our former employers.?
5. Do we have to pay the interview fee weather we passed it or not ?
6. What is the normal procedure of the interview process?
7. Do they ask harder questions, such as history of America?
8. Were the family members questioned as well?
9. What do we have to wear for the interview. Do we have to go in formal?
10. In what questions do we have to be careful?
11. At the end of the interview do they confirm us about the visa?

Thanks

I am concerned about Colombo embassy.
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The interviews are normally very quick. The questions are very basic - and only about you, nothing to do with US history! They will expect you to prove you can finance your move to the USA. The fee should be paid before the interview and therefore is lost if you are denied. Your spouse/family will be present and may be asked something - again VERY basic.

RELAX!
 
britsimon said:
The interviews are normally very quick. The questions are very basic - and only about you, nothing to do with US history! They will expect you to prove you can finance your move to the USA. The fee should be paid before the interview and therefore is lost if you are denied. Your spouse/family will be present and may be asked something - again VERY basic.

RELAX!
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Thank you for the quick reply

Do we have to waer casual OR formal for the interview
 
Hi britsimon, I clarified most of my doughts I had by going through this thread as a Sri Lankan.

I also would like to get an idea of their criteria of interviewing. In what situations they normally deny?

Does it depend on the person who is interview us or a check list that we have to get all the checks positive as possible.
 
dioode said:
Hi britsimon, I clarified most of my doughts I had by going through this thread as a Sri Lankan.

I also would like to get an idea of their criteria of interviewing. In what situations they normally deny?

Does it depend on the person who is interview us or a check list that we have to get all the checks positive as possible.
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If you meet the requirements (education etc) and have all the required documents then you get approved. Simple.
 
Dila said:
Hi, Is there anyone here who didn't had the Original Birth Certificate but managed to get the GC, My parents have lost my original certificate(first issue) some time back (think they haven't collected it from my nursery), but I've copy of the certificate which was issued in the same year as my original (1988) It's identical to the original- seems like hand written (can't say for sure as it's written in black) and all but there's a small claim at bottom stating "this is true copy of the birth registration entry field of record in the office. If any of you has any experience in a similar matter could you please share it here or advise me as to how to proceed further.
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If you are from SL, u better go to the AGA office in your area and there u can get certified copies of your original birth certificate which your parents had lost. Those concern as originals. There's nothing to worry about. AGA offices has original birth certificates of anybody.
 
sudusinghe said:
Hello...
my cn is 21**...i sent my forms in july 04 and KCC is confirm.. but i didn't recieved 2NL yet.....anyone can help me..,, please reply me soon....
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Sudusinghe, we wanna hear from u..Did u get th 2nd NL. if not,, this is only for your infor. you may know these simple things. but i wanna clarify that u havn't done any mistake.

1. Firstly, u won't be received you 2nd NL by post. you only receive an e-mail from KCC to the email address that you provided at the initial entry in 2012, mentioning that "You have received this email notification to inform you that you have updates available at http: //www.dvlottery.state.gov/ESC. Please log in using your confirmation number from your original application to complete further processing."

2. Then you should go to https://www.dvlottery.state.gov/esc/ and check your status by using your Confirmation number. there u will get the 2nd NL.

3. Although u missed that email from KCC, u can check for the status in the dvlottery web site.There u can get 2nd NL or if not 1st NL will appear.

Hope u have already done these things.
 
nishani_a said:
Please help me on these questions

1. Can someone tell me the key things that can make a successful interview?
2. What are they asking (What kind of questions)?
3. Are they concerned about the money we have?
4. Do we have to get letters from our former employers.?
5. Do we have to pay the interview fee weather we passed it or not ?
6. What is the normal procedure of the interview process?
7. Do they ask harder questions, such as history of America?
8. Were the family members questioned as well?
9. What do we have to wear for the interview. Do we have to go in formal?
10. In what questions do we have to be careful?
11. At the end of the interview do they confirm us about the visa?

Thanks

I am concerned about Colombo embassy.
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I can answer some of your questions regarding Colombo embassy.e

1. Dress smart and have a smile throughout. you can ask for a translator if you want. but its better to speak in English if can..then u can directly communicate with the visa officer. that's for the impression and will be an advantage.
3. Not at all
4. Yes, if u haven't A/L s. otherwise no need.
5. You have to pay $330 before the interview. Before paying, they will ask for all your documents for checking. after that they will say " your documents are ok. pay and proceed for the interview. or they will say you have some problems with your documents, pay money and proceed for the interview.
7.No
8. Yes, at the same forum
9. what is the dress u wear for a job interview in SL ? same..
10. Nothing special, if you are married, both of u may know the date of marriage, 1st day you two met,when,about the family of your spouse,likewise..sometimes Ambassador also do interviews.
11. Yes, only if everything ok. and visa officer will give you a letter to collect the visa. if you haven't prepare the file according to the embassy checklist, you may have a chance to come another day to correct it. but its up to the visa officer. so strictly follow the usembassycolombo checklist.

**Only for the US Embassy Colombo.
 
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