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DV 2018 All Selectees

GeorgeMG said:
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 :)
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Very very unlikely. The trend with the high case numbers we're seeing suggests they've already over selected as it is - some those selected will probably not become current.
 
@SYD-JFK

Aha that seems to be the one I was looking for! Sorry I thought it was on this site as opposed to BritSimon's blog.

Thanks very much!

Fingers crossed that OC goes current for us one day! :)
 
SYD-JFK said:
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.
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I travel on ESTA too.. Did you submit ds260 and you are still traveling on ESTA? thanks :)
 
congrats to everyone who got selected. I got CN SA20XX, which is pretty high but I have seen as high as SA25XX so I guess it's not that bad. From my research I have concluded:

1- Due to the high case numbers reported by some, mainly on OC and SA areas, it seems that the total number of winners selected if HIGH. Hopefully it isn't as high as 2014 and 2015.
2- For the most part, all or most regions become current (everyone gets to interview) by May the earliest, or September the latest, when the number of selectees is low. However, is the number of selectees is high, like 14-15, then none of the regions ever become current even by septermber which is the very last month at getting an interview. The highest number every reached for the SA region was 2500 in 2007 (around 82,000 selectees and SA became current by AUG), and 1750 in 2014 (around 140,000 selectees and SA never became current).
3- Assuming there is a high number of selectees for 2018, then it seems people who are safe are the ones who have a CN of 1750 or lower.

This is going to be a very long year. I need to know the total number of selectees for 2018 to accurately see how good or bad things are
 
folks, I have trouble understanding the Visa Bulletin For May 2017.

I was selected with 2018AS0002xx. from what I read here looks this may have a chance. I looked at the bulletin and it says:

ASIA CURRENT
Except:
Iran: 6,300
Nepal: 5,300

this should mean that I am ok, aren't I? my number is less than 5300.

but there is another line in the bulletin that makes me worried:

"For May, immigrant numbers in the DV category are available to qualified DV-2017 applicants chargeable to all regions/eligible countries as follows"

that is definitely not me, I am DV-2018. so, does this mean I shouldn't submit my DS260 just yet?

I appreciate your help and experience.
 
Just a quick question, I got 2018EU000071XX
Is that high or low? I'm feeling pressured I need to send the paperwork in fast but I would like to have as much information as possible first.
 
khatar said:
folks, I have trouble understanding the Visa Bulletin For May 2017.

I was selected with 2018AS0002xx. from what I read here looks this may have a chance. I looked at the bulletin and it says:

ASIA CURRENT
Except:
Iran: 6,300
Nepal: 5,300

this should mean that I am ok, aren't I? my number is less than 5300.

but there is another line in the bulletin that makes me worried:

"For May, immigrant numbers in the DV category are available to qualified DV-2017 applicants chargeable to all regions/eligible countries as follows"

that is definitely not me, I am DV-2018. so, does this mean I shouldn't submit my DS260 just yet?

I appreciate your help and experience.
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Congratulations on your selection !
AS 200 is a very low CN and you should submit your DS260 asap as you will be scheduled for an interview very early probably October 2017.
The visa bulletin you are referring to concerns the selected of DV2017.
 
Smallland said:
Just a quick question, I got 2018EU000071XX
Is that high or low? I'm feeling pressured I need to send the paperwork in fast but I would like to have as much information as possible first.
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Congrats!
For EU it's a good CN!
Take your time to read all the instructions and do some research but don't send your DS too late.
Check Britsimon site. It's super complète and extremely helpful
 
Another question. I have been working as a service manager for a German car brand for over two years, I am trying to find the SVP rating on the onetonline website but I only manage to find everything but service manager. There are a ton of other manager occupations which are all 6-7 in rating so I guess I'm OK but I get insecure.

How do you verify your work? Diplomas?
 
During applying for DV lottery I have confused my given name with my surname.. now I got selected with that mistake.. What should I do? How can I modify it? or should I leave it be and apply for the visa application?
 
BaldEagle1 said:
Hi everyone,

Congratulations to all selectees.

AF'er here from South Africa. This is my 5th attempt and finally got selected. AF76XX - is this safe?
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You should have an interview date before the end of the year. Get cracking with the DS260 asap
 
Hello Everyone

Was selected for DV2018 with CN AF47XXX. I realise this is a very high number (might never be ask for an interview) and was therefore debating the importance/ urgency of submitting the DS260 form before the end of May.

Submitting a DS260 as early as May wouldn't give me any edge would it ? When do you think I should submit a DS 260 at the latest ?
 
Hi everyone!

Does the fact that you region get to reach current in May like this year guarantee in some way that if your DS260 was received and treated you will get an interview even if you have a high number? I got SA21** for the 2018 period. I know comparing between different years might not help much but, if we spoke about next year with similar numbers, where SA had not even reached 1.000 by April after 7 months processing and then gets current in May, would I still have chances of ever getting an interview?
 
Sihem said:
Hello Everyone

Was selected for DV2018 with CN AF47XXX. I realise this is a very high number (might never be ask for an interview) and was therefore debating the importance/ urgency of submitting the DS260 form before the end of May.

Submitting a DS260 as early as May wouldn't give me any edge would it ? When do you think I should submit a DS 260 at the latest ?
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I also have a high number AF45xxx,..and from what I gathered during these days, even though it's likely (90% of chances) the number (both mine and yours) will go "Current" during the summer of 2018,....it will depend on the amount of work they have in your country's embassy,...and if they can give you an appointment before 9/30. So yeah,...there is some risk.,...and if you're from Egypt or Ethiopia,...it's definitely not Safe. As to DS260,...I leave it to more experienced posters,...but if i were you, I'd submit DS260 the soonest the better since according to simon,...most AF selectees send their DS260 towards the end of the year.
 
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saabe said:
I also have a high number AF45xxx,..and from what I gathered during these days, even though it's likely (90% of chances) the number (both mine and yours) will go "Current" during the summer of 2018,....it will depend on the amount of work they have in your country's embassy,...and if they can give you an appointment before 9/30. So yeah,...there is some risk.,...and if you're from Egypt or Ethiopia,...it's definitely not Safe. As to DS260,...I leave it to more experienced posters,...but if i were you, I'd submit DS260 the soonest the possible since according to simon,...most AF selectees send their DS260 toward the end of the year.
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Ok so just made me think of a more interesting question hehe, I am in the SA region since I'm venezuelan but I am currently living in France so I am planning to treat my case in Paris embassy. Would it make any different to choose Paris embassy over Caracas embassy in terms of processing speed once the "current" stage in SA is reached?
 
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