DV 2015 Oceania winners
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hopefulinnz
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Hi all, I am from NZ and have finally been selected and am very excited. After reading in here about the case numbers though I am feeling a little less excited. I am 19XX. I didn't really understand how the case numbers worked until I read in here, so i am really glad I did. Life will not be over if we ( me, hubby and 3 kids) don't get an interview, but I will be so disappointed. This has been something we've wanted for a long time.
I have filled in my application forms and they are all sent off. It was pretty good doing them online like that. I have a question though. I see in previous years the applicants had to send a photo. I didn't though and I don't remember seeing a note about having to send any ! Did I miss something ?
Good luck everyone !!
I have filled in my application forms and they are all sent off. It was pretty good doing them online like that. I have a question though. I see in previous years the applicants had to send a photo. I didn't though and I don't remember seeing a note about having to send any ! Did I miss something ?
Good luck everyone !!
hopefulinnz
Member
Oh good, I thought as much, but nerves will make you second guess yourself.
EmilyW
Well-Known Member
^^ That's why you come in here and ask us before second guessing yourself for days! Seriously, everytime I've had an 'oh sh*t' moment, I come in here, search the threads or ask a question and - almost instantaneously - I have an answer.
We'll all become besties by the time this is over! The forum is like therapy. LOL.
We'll all become besties by the time this is over! The forum is like therapy. LOL.
MattWatt
Active Member
DV-2015 has changed from previous years. DV-2014 and before were physical forms that required photos. DV-2015 is electronic submission. Photos will be required at the time of interview.
hopefulinnz
Member
Have been reading through the Aussie 2014 and feel a bit nervous !! It will be interesting to see how the remainder of last years selectees play out in regards to how many get interviews ! I really feel for some of them right now. That will be us in about 12 months I guess, watching the numbers and hoping it goes higher.
I am so glad I found this forum, I had NO IDEA how it all really worked. I would have been sitting around waiting for an email, wondering what was going on. The kids are excited but seem to think we will be spending all our time at Disneyland ! LOL
I am so glad I found this forum, I had NO IDEA how it all really worked. I would have been sitting around waiting for an email, wondering what was going on. The kids are excited but seem to think we will be spending all our time at Disneyland ! LOL
MattWatt
Active Member
DV-2015 will (hopefully) be a little different, or at least a little less stressful, in regards to cutoff numbers. DV-2014 is / was skewed due to the (yet unexplained) huge increase in selectee numbers. If you're number watching, probably focus more on DV-2013, as that may be a better representation for you.
Having said that, I'm still holding out hope for a large jump in September numbers, else I'll be having to wait to apply for DV-2016.
Hi everyone, I am new to the forum. What a great resource! I have been selected at 2015OC000013XX. the low 1300's.
I have 2 questions, the first concern obviously is:
What is the likelihood of me getting an interview?
And also, once I am notified for an interview typically how long after that is the interview scheduled?
I estimate my number will be current in July / August- but most likely (and conservatively) August. Does that mean I will be notified for interview then? or contacted in advance of that for and interview in August?
And what is the usual time frame between being notified and the date of the interview?
If anyone can enlighten me that would be great!
Thanks!
I have 2 questions, the first concern obviously is:
What is the likelihood of me getting an interview?
And also, once I am notified for an interview typically how long after that is the interview scheduled?
I estimate my number will be current in July / August- but most likely (and conservatively) August. Does that mean I will be notified for interview then? or contacted in advance of that for and interview in August?
And what is the usual time frame between being notified and the date of the interview?
If anyone can enlighten me that would be great!
Thanks!
Britsimon
Super Moderator
Hi that is a good number - so I would say you are VERY likely to get the interview - 99.9% range.
You will be notified about 6/7 weeks prior to the interview - which as you rightly say will be summer 2015. So - if you your number gets current in July 2015, you would know that just after the June VB is released (mid May, 2015)
MattWatt
Active Member
Actually - Winter 2015 (June/July notification)
Thank you both for your help and funny you say that MattWatt, cause I currently hold an E3 visa and am living and working in the US, so it is Summer 2015 for me.
Which brings me to my next question: I believe that Consulate Processing is the preferred option for me over Adjustment of Status (AOS). My research suggests AOS takes longer, (averaging 90 days) even after the new memo announcing that DV lottery winners are given advance notice to send in their application (60 days I believe).
Secondly, I am concerned that I may have problems renewing my E3 visa in November of this year, as the E3 is a non- dual intent visa, and the pending GC application implies dual intent - although SOME of what I have read says it shouldn't be an issue. Hope that makes sense. ( lots of contradictions!) Your thoughts on all of this would be greatly appreciated. And again, many thanks.
Which brings me to my next question: I believe that Consulate Processing is the preferred option for me over Adjustment of Status (AOS). My research suggests AOS takes longer, (averaging 90 days) even after the new memo announcing that DV lottery winners are given advance notice to send in their application (60 days I believe).
Secondly, I am concerned that I may have problems renewing my E3 visa in November of this year, as the E3 is a non- dual intent visa, and the pending GC application implies dual intent - although SOME of what I have read says it shouldn't be an issue. Hope that makes sense. ( lots of contradictions!) Your thoughts on all of this would be greatly appreciated. And again, many thanks.
Britsimon
Super Moderator
Darn upsidedowners!
MattWatt
Active Member
Hahaha. Seems you were right anyway
Britsimon
Super Moderator
OK - if you have not already submitted the 260 you should hold off for now. That is the point at which you are thought to have declared immigrant intent. Simply entering the lottery is not thought to be that point.
If you have completed the 260 form already then yes you will have to be honest about that when you renew your E3 visa. It does not automatically disqualify you for the E3, but it might making that a little harder. Others have achieved temporary visas by showing that they have ties back home and that they fully intend to work within the rules (i.e. yes is interested in moving to the USA but will leave as planned at the end of the E3 unless other avenues open up).
Regarding aos or CP - I was around the same level this year and opted for aos. So far I don't think that was a wrong decision - the early submission (30-45 days) helps but you have some options to nag them into interviewing you also.
MattWatt
Active Member
Depending on what your CN is will decide your actions. People have reported AOS indeed taking longer to process, so it really depends on when your CN is likely to be current. At 13xx I think you'd have sufficient time to complete the AOS process prior to the Sept processing deadline.
In regards to the single intent of the E3 visa, see Britsimon's points above. Also, there is something in US law that protects the E3 visa even if you do persue an immigration path (eg. DV/AOS) (sorry, can't pinpoint in right now, but a link has been posted somewhere in these forums - Britsimon, any pointers?). I'm pretty sure this law also covers during the renewal process.
Britsimon
Super Moderator
I think NYCSteph is right to be cautious Matt. I'm not aware of anything specific about E3 visas, and she already pointed out they aren't "dual intent" visas. So - when she applies for renewal of the E3 she will (if she has filed the DS260 at that point) have to declare that she has started an immigration process. That might affect the E3. In a sense, immigrant intent is assumed anyway, so the burden to prove otherwise can always be there.
Happy to be educated if you can find that link - but with these things, caution is the best approach...
IheartNY
Active Member
NYCSteph- a better forum to ask questions about E3 visas and intent etc is the british expats forum. Yes there is an E3 processing memo specifically states that parallel filing of an immigrant visa will not disqualify you from renewing your E3. The important thing is to satisfy the interviewing officer that you intend to comply with the terms of your E3. If you choose consular processing you are evidencing your intention to depart the US prior to re-entering as a permanent resident so the conflict is reduced. Anyhoo, this isn't the forum for E3 stuff. I suggest you have a look here:
http://britishexpats.com/forum/us-i...-visa-australians-thread-its-all-here-700174/
See page 4
http://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/.../Archives 1998-2008/2005/e3polgdnc_121505.pdf
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ozimattskey
Member
Hi All,
2015OC0000006X
I have a question in regards to police checks. On the dvselectee.state.gov/ it states that if you live in a different part of the country for more than 6 months than you need to obtain a police check from that local authority. I was very thorough in my application and now regretting it as Ive moved about 6 times in 5 years in Australia. Does this essenitaly mean Ill need to provide 6 seperate police checks from the local authorities as I lived for more than 6 months in those regions? Or is a police check from Australia going to be sufficent enough and cover those local authorities? I guess I'm just not sure what a police check in OZ will cover you for.
2015OC0000006X
I have a question in regards to police checks. On the dvselectee.state.gov/ it states that if you live in a different part of the country for more than 6 months than you need to obtain a police check from that local authority. I was very thorough in my application and now regretting it as Ive moved about 6 times in 5 years in Australia. Does this essenitaly mean Ill need to provide 6 seperate police checks from the local authorities as I lived for more than 6 months in those regions? Or is a police check from Australia going to be sufficent enough and cover those local authorities? I guess I'm just not sure what a police check in OZ will cover you for.
Thanks iheartNY, yes I was thinking that this was quickly diverging off topic. I will check those links out. I am still however, trying to decide between CP and AOS.. both with and without benefits. Again, its the timing that worries me the most. Any forums that specifically deal with that? Thanks all for your prompt help, its very much appreciated.