DV 2018 All Selectees
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Hi Guys.
First time entrant and got selected!
I got a CN OC15XX... I don't fully understand what it means by you guys saying the CN's are high this year, up to CN 24XX etc... Does that make my OC15XX more likely or less likely to get chosen?? Just wanting to get an idea of my chances here...
Cheers and congrats to the other selectees!
First time entrant and got selected!
I got a CN OC15XX... I don't fully understand what it means by you guys saying the CN's are high this year, up to CN 24XX etc... Does that make my OC15XX more likely or less likely to get chosen?? Just wanting to get an idea of my chances here...
Cheers and congrats to the other selectees!
Britsimon
Super Moderator
From the Russian forum: the husband and wife won
1. 2018EU00002 ***
1. 2018EU00019 ***
Simon, this is all an accident. I believe.
Three cases when relatives win. This is not a lottery.
You don't think it's more likely that the Russians are submitting multiple applications?
Britsimon
Super Moderator
It means you have a long nervous wait. But your case would get current before higher numbers.
What exactly does 'current' mean?
sorry - im new to this world!
Congrats!! You can check previous results (on bristmonsays.com I can not seem to post the link yet) britsimonsays.com/ historical-visa-bulletin-numbers/ looks like aside from 2014/15 you would but as everyone is suggesting at the moment it is too early to know how it will go for this years selection.
Britsimon
Super Moderator
For an individual it means when your case is eligible for interview. For a region (on the Visa Bulletin) it means enough visas for remaining demand. You have a long time to wait - just read for a while and you will pick up the jargon.
MonFD
Member
Yes I called them and they told me to take off the zeros and I managed to submit.
Britsimon
Super Moderator
Country can matter for one or two countries (Nepal most obviously)
From what I have read once you've submitted DS-260 it signals intent to immigrate. I am sure you can still travel but possibly get questioned by CBP so will need to be clear that you are only visiting. Ie return trip etc.
I only travel on ESTA which I recently redid but I am not sure if you are travelling under visa waiver or if obtaining a tourist visa and what questions they possibly ask on the application.
Possibly more experienced people will have a better answer for you.
SusieQQQ
Well-Known Member
Yes, but if you need to apply for a visa to do so you might have problems being granted one. If you already have a visa or travel under VWP you should be ok. Be extra sure to take proof that you will be returning home after the trip just in case you get questioned about your intentions at the border.
Good day everyone! It is my first time being a DV selectee. I am just becoming familiar with the system. We received 2018SA000021**. Is it a high CN for South America?
And my most important issue: My wife and I would like to fill the DS-260 form, but unfortunately her passport was lost/stolen a few months ago but our country is super slow to process passports for citizens living in foreign countries, in fact it could be a month or two more until we get it (she is also the principal applicant in the DV). Now even though we have the information from her lost passport, we do not want to use it to fill the DS-260 as it is not true that we will use that passport number if we get our interview. We are pushing our embassy but obviously it is not up to us when we will have it delivered. Now, considering this scenario, how much time do you think we have to safely submit our DS-260?
We are concerned since we would really like to send it now but we have this issue. Thank you so much
And my most important issue: My wife and I would like to fill the DS-260 form, but unfortunately her passport was lost/stolen a few months ago but our country is super slow to process passports for citizens living in foreign countries, in fact it could be a month or two more until we get it (she is also the principal applicant in the DV). Now even though we have the information from her lost passport, we do not want to use it to fill the DS-260 as it is not true that we will use that passport number if we get our interview. We are pushing our embassy but obviously it is not up to us when we will have it delivered. Now, considering this scenario, how much time do you think we have to safely submit our DS-260?
We are concerned since we would really like to send it now but we have this issue. Thank you so much
Rick Sanchez
Member
Hi , if my CN is SA8XX and SA region avaliability is usually 1300 (on past years) , what month am i espected to get an interview?
Thanks
Thanks
SusieQQQ
Well-Known Member
You have two options:
First option, Fill in now with the missing passport details and update later. Given your number is quite high and I'm not sure if there could be any issues re filling in details of a lost passport that you know is permanently out of your possession, I'd be inclined to suggest the second option, of waiting till you get a new passport and fill in the details then.
Hello all! I'm so glad I found this forum!
This is my first post, written from the back seat of a car after a business trip to Germany. ( please excuse any language errors )
I sent in my application for the very first time this time just to see what would happen and naturally my expectations were very low but I got selected!
I haven't planned on moving to the states because I never thought I would get a chance. But this opens a door and I would lie if I said I wasn't curious.
When I get home I will read through the instructions carefully and hopefully figure out what my real chances are but I would appreciate some starter-help just to lead me in the right direction. I'm positive I will return with a lot of questions.
Best regards!
This is my first post, written from the back seat of a car after a business trip to Germany. ( please excuse any language errors )
I sent in my application for the very first time this time just to see what would happen and naturally my expectations were very low but I got selected!
I haven't planned on moving to the states because I never thought I would get a chance. But this opens a door and I would lie if I said I wasn't curious.
When I get home I will read through the instructions carefully and hopefully figure out what my real chances are but I would appreciate some starter-help just to lead me in the right direction. I'm positive I will return with a lot of questions.
Best regards!
Hello everyone.
This is my second try and I unfortunately wasn't selected. Waiting for the next year and hoping for the best
In the meantime, does anyone have any idea whether or not there will be a "second round" of selectees like last years? It's supposed to be in November if I'm not mistaken?
Thanks in advance to whoever answers
This is my second try and I unfortunately wasn't selected. Waiting for the next year and hoping for the best
In the meantime, does anyone have any idea whether or not there will be a "second round" of selectees like last years? It's supposed to be in November if I'm not mistaken?
Thanks in advance to whoever answers
Kelly B
New Member
Hi everyone!
I just wanted to say how amazing this forum and BritSimon's blog are, thank you for making all of this information available guys!!
This was my 3rd try in the DV lottery and first time selected, I'm 2018OC17XX so while not guaranteed, I am extremely hopeful. The fact that it may take a very long time actually works well for me as I just landed my dream job and would like a year's experience at least in this role to aid me finding a similar job in the US.
Also, I have a really silly question but can someone let me know where I can find this spreadsheet you all mention? I have looked everywhere on this thread and on the main page but can't seem to find it!
Thanks again
I just wanted to say how amazing this forum and BritSimon's blog are, thank you for making all of this information available guys!!
This was my 3rd try in the DV lottery and first time selected, I'm 2018OC17XX so while not guaranteed, I am extremely hopeful. The fact that it may take a very long time actually works well for me as I just landed my dream job and would like a year's experience at least in this role to aid me finding a similar job in the US.
Also, I have a really silly question but can someone let me know where I can find this spreadsheet you all mention? I have looked everywhere on this thread and on the main page but can't seem to find it!
Thanks again
Hi everyone!
I just wanted to say how amazing this forum and BritSimon's blog are, thank you for making all of this information available guys!!
Also, I have a really silly question but can someone let me know where I can find this spreadsheet you all mention? I have looked everywhere on this thread and on the main page but can't seem to find it!
Thanks again
Agree I love reading the forum posts and the blog! Going to need to do something to kill time between now and whenever. Hopefully after this few weeks of the initial excitement I can put it to the back on my mind and wait until this time next year when hopefully OC19xx goes current.
@Kelly B what spreadsheet are you referring to? There is one on BritSimon's blog with Historical visa numbers if that is the one it can be found http:// britsimonsays.com/ historical-visa-bulletin-numbers/ (I can't post the link but if you cut and paste just remove the extra spaces)