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Hello Susie ,
I just checked my form to see that I actually said ' NO ' on my DS260 form for the question '
Do you seek to enter the United States for the purpose of performing skilled or unskilled labor but
have not yet been certified by the Secretary of Labor? ' .
Still ldo not know how one earth I said so ! guess , its coz many of my answers were 'NO' to all questions around this one , and hence overlooked it ... what do you think I should do then ? contact KCC for editing ? or rectify it in the interview ? Thank you !


This answer, whilst incorrect, will not cause any issue. I would not unlock the form for that - but would correct it IF I was unlocking the form for some other reason.
 
you know we are having french system and the requirement I saw there was high school it mean that the person need to have at least baccalaurea the equivalent of A-level

Susie is questioning this because in many countries A level subjects are separated, so you might do three subjects and a University might for example require passes at B level in three or more A level subjects. Several African countries have similar expectation. So, having one A level subject pass may NOT be sufficient in some countries - the actual expectation is set by each country.

Look below for how this is compared for several countries on the Kenyan embassy site.

http://nairobi.usembassy.gov/dv2014applicants.html
 
Quite frankly, irrespective of whether you have filed or not, the fact that you will be entering the US to write an exam to allow you to practice there will probably raise eyebrows at entry anyway. I do think you would be ok on either 1 or 3 but 2 is probably the absolute safest way to do it, even if it means another year.

This is my opinion , and you can fit it, in 1 2 or 3 up to you :

B1 visa is not duel, so its a tricky situation, it might get you in trouble although some people manages to get away with it, no-one can tell you its 100% safe, and somewhere somehow, it can be used against you.

Sending a late ds260 form, will work for a late appointment, but on other hand if ( and don't wish it) you end up on AP for a missing document or what ever reason, than you might lose out, dv 15 is overloaded just as dv14, so to me its a risky adventure, you may manage to get it all right, but if you make 1 little mistake a long the line, you will slip up.

You have a high case number, send your ds230 now get your visa asap, visas will run out again, don't jeopardize your life time chance.

I'm quite sure that you are not allowed to take any tests on a B1/B2 visa, since you're not allowed to study on those. Also since B1/B2 visa are not dual intent visas, taking a test that will enable you to work in the country (and thus have intent to immigrate, since this is the only reason for taking the test) will most probably not be allowed. So my suggestin is to go with option 2, otherwise you are doing stuff you are not allowed to and may jeopardize you chances to get your GC.

To be precise, you can do short "recreational" courses of study on a B1/B2 (like cooking, but not being a chef). You cannot do academic or vocational courses on a B1/B2.

Do option so since options 1 and 2 are not legal. You could apply for a student visa, but I would not recommend that. Oh, and by the way, you are about to spend almost a year waiting anyway, so focus on something else.....

Thank you all for your input!
I guess I made my decision, I'm submitting DS-260 now, and will go to the US and do my test after I get the visa. It is the safest way and I don't want to take any risks, although I'll waste a year of my life (If I didn't pass all tests by September 2015, I'll have to wait for the 2016 residency program) but still it's better than losing the DV.
A note regarding the test, I'm absolutely sure it can be done under B1/B2, there's no actual educational course involved, it's just a one-day simulation test where you pretend to deal with fake patients. In fact, the organization responsible for the test, ECFMG (Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates) sponsors international students who enroll to take the test with a sponsorship letter to facilitate the process of getting a B1/B2 visa.
And just to be sure, @Britsimon you did advise me to go with option 2 (file DS-260 now, travel to the US later), right?

Thank you all so much! And please wish me luck because I really need it! :)
 
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Thank you all for your input!
I guess I made my decision, I'm submitting DS-260 now, and will go to the US and do my test after I get the visa. It is the safest way and I don't want to take any risks, although I'll waste a year of my life (If I didn't pass all tests by September 2015, I'll have to wait for the 2016 residency program) but still it's better than losing the DV.
A note regarding the test, I'm absolutely sure it can be done under B1/B2, there's no actual educational course involved, it's just a one-day simulation test where you pretend to deal with fake patients. In fact, the organization responsible for the test, ECFMG (Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates) sponsors international students who enroll to take the test with a sponsorship letter to facilitate the process of getting a B1/B2 visa.
And just to be sure, @Britsimon you did advise me to go with option 2, right?

Thank you all so much! And please wish me luck because I really need it! :)

Yes apologies for the typo - 1 and 3 are not legal. So option 2 is what I would advise.

About your assumption on being able to do the exam. I am 99% sure you could not do that. I entered the USA well over 100 times on B1/B2 visa and visa waiver programs. Particularly under the VWP there was a fine line about what sort of work I could perform - for instance I could attend meetings, conferences etc. THat meant I was ok to tell programmers what to program but was not ok to do programming whilst in the US - so of course I waiting until returning to the UK to do those aspects of my job. :cool: This varied by inspection officer and in practice I rarely got challenged BUT the lines are drawn more arbitrarily than you might think....
 
Yes apologies for the typo - 1 and 3 are not legal. So option 2 is what I would advise.

About your assumption on being able to do the exam. I am 99% sure you could not do that. I entered the USA well over 100 times on B1/B2 visa and visa waiver programs. Particularly under the VWP there was a fine line about what sort of work I could perform - for instance I could attend meetings, conferences etc. THat meant I was ok to tell programmers what to program but was not ok to do programming whilst in the US - so of course I waiting until returning to the UK to do those aspects of my job. :cool: This varied by inspection officer and in practice I rarely got challenged BUT the lines are drawn more arbitrarily than you might think....

Thanks again! And of course, I trust your judgment about the exam, you have a lot of experience. The good thing is that it doesn't matter anymore because I'm not going to do it. Let's stay focused on the DV for now!
 
Hii all
I'm new here . my CN is 2015AF98×× im from Egypt could someone please tell me when my interview will be ?
Thx
 
Hello, has anyone received the 2nd notification letter about the interview date?

My Case number is 2015SA000001**. Which is very low. And for my region the september visa bulletin listed 500 visas available in october meaning my case has a visa number available.

Has anyone gotten the 2nd notification letter? I have not and I am getting anxious.

Thank you
 
Susie is questioning this because in many countries A level


are separated, so you might do three subjects and a University might for example require passes at B level in three or more A level subjects. Several African countries have similar expectation. So, having one A level subject pass may NOT be sufficient in some countries - the actual expectation is set by each country.

Look below for how this is compared for several countries on the Kenyan embassy site.

http://nairobi.usembassy.gov/dv2014applicants.html
thanks but my country is not listed among those country there, here is the result she got during here exam
French 13/20

Philosophy 10/20

History and geography 13/20

Mathematic 12/20

Economic 11/20

English 10/20
 
thanks but my country is not listed among those country there, here is the result she got during here exam
French 13/20

Philosophy 10/20

History and geography 13/20

Mathematic 12/20

Economic 11/20

English 10/20


I know CAR wasn't in the list I was just trying to show that it varies AND that those with an A level system talk about things like "one primary, and one secondary". I have no idea how that relates to the system in place in CAR.

One thing working in your favor was that the level you are supposed to achieve is the same as a US High school education. THat is the point (around 18 years old) where a person can enter a US college (university). If your better half was able to enter a University that is partial evidence that she attained the important level.
 
Don't worry Mom! You've been helpful more than once already! :)
Please, I gotta ask, do you think I'm making the right choice? :/

Now that you've clearly laid your cards on the table, I agree with the others and think option 2 is your best bet. Submit your DS-260 form now, wait for your interview and when you move over to the US, do the exam. Being from Syria, the possibility of being sent over for secondarily inspection is rather high and you certainly don't want to open any unnecessarily can of worms. Focus on your DV selection and see it to a successful completion.
 
Now that you've clearly laid your cards on the table, I agree with the others and think option 2 is your best bet. Submit your DS-260 form now, wait for your interview and when you move over to the US, do the exam. Being from Syria, the possibility of being sent over for secondarily inspection is rather high and you certainly don't want to open any unnecessarily can of worms. Focus on your DV selection and see it to a successful completion.

Thank Mom! That's what I'll do!

I'm currently filling DS-260, and I reached the part "Previous Work/Education/Training Information", question "Provide the following information on all educational institutions at a secondary level or above you have attended" :

Now, should I mention my current medical school again? I already listed myself as "Student" as "Current occupation" and provided information on my university.
So should I list again? Or is it enough to only mention my high school?

I'm eternally grateful! :)
 
Thank Mom! That's what I'll do!

I'm currently filling DS-260, and I reached the part "Previous Work/Education/Training Information", question "Provide the following information on all educational institutions at a secondary level or above you have attended" :

Now, should I mention my current medical school again? I already listed myself as "Student" as "Current occupation" and provided information on my university.
So should I list again? Or is it enough to only mention my high school?

I'm eternally grateful! :)

What's the title of that section again? "PREVIOUS/Work/Education/Training Information", right? Need I say more? :p
 
thanks but my country is not listed among those country there, here is the result she got during here exam
French 13/20

Philosophy 10/20

History and geography 13/20

Mathematic 12/20

Economic 11/20

English 10/20
That's equivalent to french baccalaureat.
And its cumulate 12 succesful years.
So its 100% enough.
 
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