DV 2021 ALL SELECTEES

[McDevies]

I have asked this question before with an affirmative answer. However, i want some more details about what to expect. Our visas were approved in Johannesburg today and wife and I are planning a 10day trip to activate before end of Sep to scout schools, open bank accounts and start the credit history process (and obviously eliminate any further Covid eventualities ). Three minor kids (also approved) will stay behind for this trip and travel with us end Nov. How will this impact our immigration packs? do they merely return the kids files to me for processing when they enter at POE? will I be able to go through the process with them at POE even though I will be activated already. Kids will travel with both parents when they activate. I would appreciate some advice and or personal experience with similar circumstances. thank you

 

[adri64]

Hi All,
Good news !
I received yesterday my 2NL for an interview next thursday in Paris, the 23 th of september.
We (with my wife) have booked medical appointment for wednesday but i lost my vaccination record...
(Also, i don't succeed to register the appointment on usvisa-info website.)
Thanks for you help!
Good day!

 

[SusieQQQ]

I have asked this question before with an affirmative answer. However, i want some more details about what to expect. Our visas were approved in Johannesburg today and wife and I are planning a 10day trip to activate before end of Sep to scout schools, open bank accounts and start the credit history process (and obviously eliminate any further Covid eventualities ). Three minor kids (also approved) will stay behind for this trip and travel with us end Nov. How will this impact our immigration packs? do they merely return the kids files to me for processing when they enter at POE? will I be able to go through the process with them at POE even though I will be activated already. Kids will travel with both parents when they activate. I would appreciate some advice and or personal experience with similar circumstances. thank you

The requirements for entry are (1) principal enters first or with derivatives (2) everyone must enter before their visas expire. So there is no problem the way you want to do it. The kids’ immigration packs must go with them when they enter, not with you when you do. (You all have separate visas.) Bear in mind you are not “eliminating any further Covid eventualities” if something happens to delay the kids’ entries beyond their visa expiry date. Yes, of course you can accompany the kids through CBP when they immigrate.

Also, congrats on being approved! I went through the JNB consulate back in 2013, hope they are as friendly now as they were then.

 

[SusieQQQ]

Hi All,
Good news !
I received yesterday my 2NL for an interview next thursday in Paris, the 23 th of september.
We (with my wife) have booked medical appointment for wednesday but i lost my vaccination record...
(Also, i don't succeed to register the appointment on usvisa-info website.)
Thanks for you help!
Good day!

The doctor will figure out what you need, if you are able to get titer tests for antibodies it is suggested you do (will also suggest first speaking to the doctors office about the specific antibodies they need to see if this is the way you go)
DV applicants generally do not need to register the appointment the way other immigrant visas do, not sure if Paris is an exception?

 

[adam_95]

Hi All,
Good news !
I received yesterday my 2NL for an interview next thursday in Paris, the 23 th of september.
We (with my wife) have booked medical appointment for wednesday but i lost my vaccination record...
(Also, i don't succeed to register the appointment on usvisa-info website.)
Thanks for you help!
Good day!

Regarding registering the appointment: I called usvisadocs/info regarding this for my embassy as I could not pay the fee to finalize the registration of the appointment, and they said it is not needed (only for K-1 or other visa types). However i'm not sure if this is the case as well for your consulate, just sharing my experience with it for my consulate

 

[Sm1smom]

Regarding registering the appointment: I called usvisadocs/info regarding this for my embassy as I could not pay the fee to finalize the registration of the appointment, and they said it is not needed (only for K-1 or other visa types). However i'm not sure if this is the case as well for your consulate, just sharing my experience with it for my consulate

Payment is made at the embassy on the day of the interview for all DV cases processing CP.

 

[adri64]

The doctor will figure out what you need, if you are able to get titer tests for antibodies it is suggested you do (will also suggest first speaking to the doctors office about the specific antibodies they need to see if this is the way you go)
DV applicants generally do not need to register the appointment the way other immigrant visas do, not sure if Paris is an exception?

Thanks Susie!
For Paris, it's indicates on ais.usvisa-info page you have to register but when i fill in, they told me on the page "case is not ready for an appointment. Weird! "It may take several days for immigrant visa case numbers to become available in the system."
Concerning the doctor, i will call him again.

 

[SusieQQQ]

Thanks Susie!
For Paris, it's indicates on ais.usvisa-info page you have to register but when i fill in, they told me on the page "case is not ready for an appointment. Weird! "It may take several days for immigrant visa case numbers to become available in the system."
Concerning the doctor, i will call him again.

For DV? does it tell you to do this on any of the DV specific information you have, like in your 2NL? (Again, this is the usual process for most immigrant visas but not DV, because the DV appointments are set by KCC.)

 

[wskamel]

Thanks Susie!
For Paris, it's indicates on ais.usvisa-info page you have to register but when i fill in, they told me on the page "case is not ready for an appointment. Weird! "It may take several days for immigrant visa case numbers to become available in the system."
Concerning the doctor, i will call him again.

There is email address that will appear if you face problem during registering the interview , email them and they will fix it ( happened with few DV applicants scheduled in Montreal )

 

[Britsimon]

Thank you for the explanation my friend.

Do we know what usually is the reason of getting higher numbers scheduled for interviews while lower numbers haven't received emails to send documents?

Also, if the lawsuit goes through, will I be part of it even if I knew about it after it got filed?

Because all cases are current, the order of scheduling is based on the date the cases became DQ. So - high case numbers that submitted their DS260 and documents very early got DQ early, and therefore got scheduled.

 

[adri64]

For DV? does it tell you to do this on any of the DV specific information you have, like in your 2NL? (Again, this is the usual process for most immigrant visas but not DV, because the DV appointments are set by KCC.)

yes on the email sent by ParisIVPending@
"please register the date of your interview on the outsourcing company"..

 

[McDevies]

The requirements for entry are (1) principal enters first or with derivatives (2) everyone must enter before their visas expire. So there is no problem the way you want to do it. The kids’ immigration packs must go with them when they enter, not with you when you do. (You all have separate visas.) Bear in mind you are not “eliminating any further Covid eventualities” if something happens to delay the kids’ entries beyond their visa expiry date. Yes, of course you can accompany the kids through CBP when they immigrate.

Also, congrats on being approved! I went through the JNB consulate back in 2013, hope they are as friendly now as they were then.

Thank you kindly for your prompt and thorough response. I accept there remain some risk of something happening, be it remote considering the strict regulations that have been and remain in place. The consulate personnel were very friendly although I think they can make their lives and that of applicants less stressful with better and more comprehensive communication. We went for our medical on Aug30, interview on Sep9 and were place on AP merely because they have not yet processed the medical reports (although they already received them a week before our interview). We are expecting our visas to be printed on Wednesday. I received email confirmation today that visas have been approved after I enquired about the status yesterday. I will publish a post next week detailing our experience for the benefit of other applicants (as well as on BritSimon's blog)

 

[KDKay]

Because all cases are current, the order of scheduling is based on the date the cases became DQ. So - high case numbers that submitted their DS260 and documents very early got DQ early, and therefore got scheduled.

Hi,
Would you know what month (the case became DQ) are they scheduling cases for? 2021OC14xx here.....got DQ on 01/08/20....For Suva, Fiji Consulate. Thanks

 

[Britsimon]

Hi,
Would you know what month (the case became DQ) are they scheduling cases for? 2021OC14xx here.....got DQ on 01/08/20....For Suva, Fiji Consulate. Thanks

It could vary by consulate. As the consulate makes available their capacity, KCC would check their list of DQd cases for that consulate. So - one consulate could be interviewing a case that DQ'd in Aust, whilst another might be handling those DQd in March. It all adds to the appearance of randomness, but I don't think it's as random as people seem to believe.

 

[ruby.bubble]

Hello,

I just entered US last week via San Francisco Airport (SFO) and the officer only took my photo, no fingerprint.

I've seen other posts here that mention the same thing about not getting fingerprint. Should I assume that I won't be getting the green card delivered and try to contact them? Or should I wait first?

Does SSN also require fingerprint? I already ticked the box in the DS-260 form to request one. Should I just go to SSA office and apply?

Thank you

 

[Positivity is a key]

Hi Guys,

hope you're all doing well and got the 2NL already!

I am DQ since 13th of August, but unfortunately didn't get the appointment. I e-mailed to the Consulate, to KCC, but no response. On 27th of August they scheduled the interview for the 1st part of September for 17 person in my country, but approximately 5 of us was left out.

It's only 9 days left until the end of the fiscal year, so I'm wondering if one of the consulates in EU would accept my case, what do you think could I make it? I mean, I have to translate all my documents to English and do the medical, travel there etc. Also do you know the medical has to be done in the same country where the interview will take place or could I do it in my country, but have the interview somewhere else?

I am a Goh plaintiff, but lost hope in the lawsuit...

I would appreciate your opinion!

Thank you in advance!

 

[SusieQQQ]

Hi Guys,

hope you're all doing well and got the 2NL already!

I am DQ since 13th of August, but unfortunately didn't get the appointment. I e-mailed to the Consulate, to KCC, but no response. On 27th of August they scheduled the interview for the 1st part of September for 17 person in my country, but approximately 5 of us was left out.

It's only 9 days left until the end of the fiscal year, so I'm wondering if one of the consulates in EU would accept my case, what do you think could I make it? I mean, I have to translate all my documents to English and do the medical, travel there etc. Also do you know the medical has to be done in the same country where the interview will take place or could I do it in my country, but have the interview somewhere else?

I am a Goh plaintiff, but lost hope in the lawsuit...

I would appreciate your opinion!

Thank you in advance!

You have nothing to lose by asking if another consulate would take it, but between having to do the medical there and getting the case transferred the timing might be too tight. You’d need to contact the consulates directly to ask.

 

[Positivity is a key]

You have nothing to lose by asking if another consulate would take it, but between having to do the medical there and getting the case transferred the timing might be too tight. You’d need to contact the consulates directly to ask.

Thank you very much @SusieQQQ!

I contacted 2 consulates already... So the medical has to take place in the country where the interview will be, right?

 

[SusieQQQ]

Thank you very much @SusieQQQ!

I contacted 2 consulates already... So the medical has to take place in the country where the interview will be, right?

Yes.

 

[Britsimon]

Hi Guys,

hope you're all doing well and got the 2NL already!

I am DQ since 13th of August, but unfortunately didn't get the appointment. I e-mailed to the Consulate, to KCC, but no response. On 27th of August they scheduled the interview for the 1st part of September for 17 person in my country, but approximately 5 of us was left out.

It's only 9 days left until the end of the fiscal year, so I'm wondering if one of the consulates in EU would accept my case, what do you think could I make it? I mean, I have to translate all my documents to English and do the medical, travel there etc. Also do you know the medical has to be done in the same country where the interview will take place or could I do it in my country, but have the interview somewhere else?

I am a Goh plaintiff, but lost hope in the lawsuit...

I would appreciate your opinion!

Thank you in advance!

You shouldn't lose hope in the lawsuit.