DV 2015 Winners Meet Here

[EmilyW]

Britsimon, my husband did his GCSE and A-Levels in England. We're wrestling with how we present this in the DS260.

He was thinking he puts the GCSE for the O Levels and then GCE Advanced Level for the A Levels separately (although he did them both at the same school). From what I can gather they are two different certificates but only the latter is an equivalent to the US high school diploma. Would that be correct in your understanding (having gone through the process already).

 

[Britsimon]

Britsimon, my husband did his GCSE and A-Levels in England. We're wrestling with how we present this in the DS260.

He was thinking he puts the GCSE for the O Levels and then GCE Advanced Level for the A Levels separately (although he did them both at the same school). From what I can gather they are two different certificates but only the latter is an equivalent to the US high school diploma. Would that be correct in your understanding (having gone through the process already).

Yes you are correct. In order to meet the USA High School standard a Brit (or someone who atttended school there) would have to show passes at A level - minimum of 3 C grades or above (higher would be better). The reason for that would be to meet the minimum entry level for a University which would be between 240 and 260 UCAS points. THe UCAS table is shown in the link below.

http://www.ucas.com/how-it-all-works/explore-your-options/entry-requirements/tariff-tables

It sounds like you are not in the UK and embassies in other countries may not have good enough understanding of the British education system (especially since Brits are excluded from the DV lottery). So for that reason I recommend taking the UCAS information to your interview.

 

[EmilyW]

I've just dug out his results and for his A levels, he got an 'A' in Mathematics, an 'A' in Physics and a 'B' in Design and Tech.

And you totally read my mind re the consular interview. We will be interviewing in Sydney so I am considering how we can prove that his scores would match the US. He also has a Masters Degree with Honours in Mechanical Engineering (also obtained in the UK) so I'm hopeful that, between his GCSE and GCE results, the UCAS and his degree, we will be right.

One more question for you if I could ask, he never bothered to collect his certificates from his school, so we have to get a Certified Statement of Results. Do you envisage a problem with that from a consular perspective? We have the original, haggard old statements but no certificate. The examining boards won't issue a replacement unless the original has been damaged, lost or stolen. They won't re-issue on account of husband's laziness.

Thanks Britsimon, I appreciate your counsel.

 

[Britsimon]

I've just dug out his results and for his A levels, he got an 'A' in Mathematics, an 'A' in Physics and a 'B' in Design and Tech.

And you totally read my mind re the consular interview. We will be interviewing in Sydney so I am considering how we can prove that his scores would be match the US. He also has a Masters Degree with Honours in Mechanical Engineering (also obtained in the UK) so I'm hopeful that, between his GCSE and GCE results, the UCAS and his degree, we will be right.

One more question for you if I could ask, he never bothered to collect his certificates from his school, so we have to get a Certified Statement of Results. Do you envisage a problem with that from a consular perspective? The examining boards won't issue a replacement unless the original has been damaged, lost or stolen. They won't re-issue on account of husband's laziness.

Thanks Britsimon, I appreciate your counsel.

Then he is qualified adequately - no question at all. The fact that he went on to a UK Uni also helps prove that his A level passes were at the level required for university entry which is actually the "unwritten" standard that explains the USA High School requirement. Considering his advanceed degree, I doubt you'll need to argue the A level point - but take the UCAS table just in case.

The Certified Statement of Results thing will be fine, and again because of the Masters it will add credibility to the A level results.

I'm assuming we are discussing hubby because he is the winner - and that would be right - only the principal applicant has to meet the education requirement.

LOoks like you are all set. Good Case number too - so your story is sure to end with "happily ever after". Congrats!

 

[EmilyW]

Actually, no I am the winner, but I'm trying to cover every single damned base. It is our dream to move to the US so I'm making sure no stone is unturned - I want our interview in Sydney to be a perfect day.

Thanks Simon, I really appreciate your advice. My husband is also grateful because now I won't be bothering him anymore LOL.

One final question, how do you think a North Yorkshireman - who is incomprehensible at the best of times - will fare in the US.

 

[Britsimon]

Actually, no I am the winner, but I'm trying to cover every single damned base. It is our dream to move to the US so I'm making sure no stone is unturned - I want our interview in Sydney to be a perfect day.

Thanks Simon, I really appreciate your advice. My husband is also grateful because now I won't be bothering him anymore LOL.

One final question, how do you think a North Yorkshireman - who is incomprehensible at the best of times - will fare in the US.

LOL - so actually don't put too much effort into his education results because they won't ask anything about it. It would be good to have his Masters on hand because it will help regarding your ability to avoid becoming a public charge, but other than that, his GCSE and A level results can remain a well guarded mystery.

I hesitate to ask, but you meet the qualifications yourself - right?

AS for a North Yorkshireman in the US - well I sit by a guy from Leeds who has been here a few years (married to a Yank). People seem to understand him, although he and I obviously won't talk to each other because of the Northerner/Southerner thing

 

[EmilyW]

Yes, I have the Victorian Certificate of Education (secondary education) and three university degrees (including an MBA). I've also been continuously employed since I left university and our assets are strong (cash in the bank, house as equity).

It was always HIS quals that I worried about but now I realise all that worry was for nowt. Having said that, I'm glad we've done this so scrupulously... it means we - fingers crossed - won't be disappointed at the end of it.

 

[Mutazmusharaf]

HELP,am a dv selectee with case number 2015AS00008xxx, i filled the ds-260 and submitted it already,but am having doubts about few of my answers.
1-there's this question that if i have any documentation that proves i had been vaccinated according to the US laws..well since i don't want to lie i checked the NO box and explained that i lost some of these documents..i know i can be checked and have my vaccines by the time of the medical check up but AT THE TIME of the form i wasn't yet,so is it ok or no?
2-a question that says if am a medical graduate of a foreign country seeking to perform medical services at the US but have not yet passed the national board of medical examiners examination?!,well since am a dentist still doing my internship in Sudan and with 4 months still to finish i answered NO,,because i want to seek this occubation BUT after i take the national board examination,is that ok?!
3-there's a question that i didn't really notice until i submitted my form and was going through my friend's application form and saw it,the one that asks if i know any other languages other than my native language,i answered NO while i should say yes,arabic and english,what about that?!should i ask for correction?!or just wait for the interview to correct it?!if i ever reach the interview before visas run out

 

[Britsimon]

HELP,am a dv selectee with case number 2015AS00008xxx, i filled the ds-260 and submitted it already,but am having doubts about few of my answers.
1-there's this question that if i have any documentation that proves i had been vaccinated according to the US laws..well since i don't want to lie i checked the NO box and explained that i lost some of these documents..i know i can be checked and have my vaccines by the time of the medical check up but AT THE TIME of the form i wasn't yet,so is it ok or no?
2-a question that says if am a medical graduate of a foreign country seeking to perform medical services at the US but have not yet passed the national board of medical examiners examination?!,well since am a dentist still doing my internship in Sudan and with 4 months still to finish i answered NO,,because i want to seek this occubation BUT after i take the national board examination,is that ok?!
3-there's a question that i didn't really notice until i submitted my form and was going through my friend's application form and saw it,the one that asks if i know any other languages other than my native language,i answered NO while i should say yes,arabic and english,what about that?!should i ask for correction?!or just wait for the interview to correct it?!if i ever reach the interview before visas run out

You don't need to worry.

Your answers to 1 and 2 were correct.

For 3 you could ask correct that, but it isn't a big deal at all. You can correct that at the interview.

NONEof these things will cause you any issues.

 

[SusieQQQ]

HELP,am a dv selectee with case number 2015AS00008xxx, i filled the ds-260 and submitted it already,but am having doubts about few of my answers.
1-there's this question that if i have any documentation that proves i had been vaccinated according to the US laws..well since i don't want to lie i checked the NO box and explained that i lost some of these documents..i know i can be checked and have my vaccines by the time of the medical check up but AT THE TIME of the form i wasn't yet,so is it ok or no?
2-a question that says if am a medical graduate of a foreign country seeking to perform medical services at the US but have not yet passed the national board of medical examiners examination?!,well since am a dentist still doing my internship in Sudan and with 4 months still to finish i answered NO,,because i want to seek this occubation BUT after i take the national board examination,is that ok?!
3-there's a question that i didn't really notice until i submitted my form and was going through my friend's application form and saw it,the one that asks if i know any other languages other than my native language,i answered NO while i should say yes,arabic and english,what about that?!should i ask for correction?!or just wait for the interview to correct it?!if i ever reach the interview before visas run out

I agree with Simon that these things are not problems but I am curious about something, you have an AS number but are in Sudan? Where were you born?

 

[Mutazmusharaf]

I agree with Simon that these things are not problems but I am curious about something, you have an AS number but are in Sudan? Where were you born?

Yes am originally Sudanese but i was born and raised in Saudi Arabia,i don't live in Saudi now anymore,what do u think of this case number,is it high?

 

[SusieQQQ]

Yes am originally Sudanese but i was born and raised in Saudi Arabia,i don't live in Saudi now anymore,what do u think of this case number,is it high?

Judging by this year it is relatively high but a safe number, you would have interviewed in July. There are less selectees for DV2015 so you may even get June. Not early but not nailbiting.

I was asking about birth country because we've seen a few people get disqualified from putting wrong country due yo confusion about citizenship vs birth but you clearly read the instructions and are fine

 

[Mutazmusharaf]

Ok,well thank you both Simon and Susie,that was a big relieve for me

 

[SudMD]

Yes am originally Sudanese but i was born and raised in Saudi Arabia,i don't live in Saudi now anymore,what do u think of this case number,is it high?

Mutaz its allright dont worry hey are you in sudane? you'r CN is Safe i think you choos cairo for intervew if so then just take a chill bill and relax till next year you have a long waiting good luck ya zool

 

[SudMD]

Judging by this year it is relatively high but a safe number, you would have interviewed in July. There are less selectees for DV2015 so you may even get June. Not early but not nailbiting.

I was asking about birth country because we've seen a few people get disqualified from putting wrong country due yo confusion about citizenship vs birth but you clearly read the instructions and are fine

Susi i bleve u didn`t hear about the story of a sudanese guy he was studying in Russia back in the dayes when he applyed for dv lottery 2014 h is back now for a whike he got his intervew and bleve it or not he applyed as EU he put russia as a place of barth whle he was acualy born in sudan any way his CN was EU not AF thou bleve it or not he got his intervew and the CO was so pissed at him he had the intervew in Cairo Egypt he hade no barth certifecat at the end the CO said go get your barth certifecat and gave him back his passport the guy asked him mr CO do you agree to give me a visa sir lol he said yes i aprove your visa and he was so pissed the( CO) , the guy called his family back in sudan asking them to get him his barth certificat and he sent them to the empassy now he got his visa can u bleve it yeah it happend 2 month ago

 

[SusieQQQ]

Susi i bleve u didn`t hear about the story of a sudanese guy he was studying in Russia back in the dayes when he applyed for dv lottery 2014 h is back now for a whike he got his intervew and bleve it or not he applyed as EU he put russia as a place of barth whle he was acualy born in sudan any way his CN was EU not AF thou bleve it or not he got his intervew and the CO was so pissed at him he had the intervew in Cairo Egypt he hade no barth certifecat at the end the CO said go get your barth certifecat and gave him back his passport the guy asked him mr CO do you agree to give me a visa sir lol he said yes i aprove your visa and he was so pissed the( CO) , the guy called his family back in sudan asking them to get him his barth certificat and he sent them to the empassy now he got his visa can u bleve it yeah it happend 2 month ago

Nice story. There are plenty more about people being denied visas for doing that.
I also have to say given other things I have heard about the Cairo embassy I find that story a little hard to believe, but hey, stranger things have happened.

 

[SudMD]

Nice story. There are plenty more about people being denied visas for doing that.
I also have to say given other things I have heard about the Cairo embassy I find that story a little hard to believe, but hey, stranger things have happened.

oh what did u hear about Cairo empassy Sussi

 

[SusieQQQ]

That they are very strict.

 

[SudMD]

That they are very strict.

oh okay but the most smooth cool helpfull empasy in the world is US empassy in Cairo i heard aloota storys but who know maybe when my dream come true and i go current with my high CN they might go strict

 

[Sm1smom]

Susi i bleve u didn`t hear about the story of a sudanese guy he was studying in Russia back in the dayes when he applyed for dv lottery 2014 h is back now for a whike he got his intervew and bleve it or not he applyed as EU he put russia as a place of barth whle he was acualy born in sudan any way his CN was EU not AF thou bleve it or not he got his intervew and the CO was so pissed at him he had the intervew in Cairo Egypt he hade no barth certifecat at the end the CO said go get your barth certifecat and gave him back his passport the guy asked him mr CO do you agree to give me a visa sir lol he said yes i aprove your visa and he was so pissed the( CO) , the guy called his family back in sudan asking them to get him his barth certificat and he sent them to the empassy now he got his visa can u bleve it yeah it happend 2 month ago

This sounds like a story of I know someone who who knows someone, who knows someone, who knows someone ..... A little bit too far fetched for me.