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DV 2021 ALL SELECTEES

Hello. I have a concern, I went to two different High schools during my studies, how I am I supposed to fill the part that says "degree, diploma or certificate received" on the first high school I attended? Or Should I just name my second high school from where I graduated?
 
Julchrist said:
Hello. I have a concern, I went to two different High schools during my studies, how I am I supposed to fill the part that says "degree, diploma or certificate received" on the first high school I attended? Or Should I just name my second high school from where I graduated?
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Instructions say list all schools so list both. If you didn’t receive a diploma from the first one then write none or n/a.
 
Teewy said:
If I were you I'd hope the virus situation gets under control in my own country, in the US and everywhere else in general. It'll make it safer to travel and for the economy to recover slightly so people don't get to the US only to be unemployed. If there is a huge second wave, borders might be tightened again.

Just my thoughts. Not a winner over here but I think this is one thing many people have overlooked because everyone's so worried about visa suspensions.
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It is already under control in my country, I do not know how a second wave would affect us all because countries cannot keep affording to be closed down. I really do hope that a vaccine comes out soon enough tbh. Otherwise I have no idea what could happen.
 
I’m a winner of DV lottery 2021 and on my wassce certificate I had social studies B3 English C4 maths D7 science E8 and the electives been B3’s throughout do I have a chance of possible visa issuance?
 
Hello everyone!
I am a 2021 DV Lottery winner and my CN is EU59XX. I currently live in the US and hold a J1 visa. I am thinking to go through CP rather than AOS. Have you guys ever heard of a GC denial just because one had a valid J1 visa (which is non dual intent visa) during the GC application process?
Your advice is very much appreciated.
 
fauchc said:
Hello everyone!
I am a 2021 DV Lottery winner and my CN is EU59XX. I currently live in the US and hold a J1 visa. I am thinking to go through CP rather than AOS. Have you guys ever heard of a GC denial just because one had a valid J1 visa (which is non dual intent visa) during the GC application process?
Your advice is very much appreciated.
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Why will having a valid NIV during the DV process lead to a denial?
 
Sm1smom said:
Why will having a valid NIV during the DV process lead to a denial?
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I don't know, that's why I'm asking. My concern comes from the fact that the J1 is not dual intent visa. Anyway, with your reply I understand there shouldn't be any problem, thanks!
Also, anyone already in the US will apply with CP? Reading this forum it seems that the majority prefers to go with AOS and I feel like I'm not doing a good choice.
 
Hi everyone

I have been selected for this DV 2021 , my case number around AS 33k ,:
- is there any hope because my case number is high or do u know someone got the visa with high case number .

Thanx .
 
fauchc said:
I don't know, that's why I'm asking. My concern comes from the fact that the J1 is not dual intent visa. Anyway, with your reply I understand there shouldn't be any problem, thanks!
Also, anyone already in the US will apply with CP? Reading this forum it seems that the majority prefers to go with AOS and I feel like I'm not doing a good choice.
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Majority of the selectees already based in the US prior to DV selection were/are not on a dual intent visa, it was not an issue regardless of which option they went with. The option to go with is a personal choice, don’t make your decision based on what others are doing. Make your decision based on which option works best for you after reviewing the pros and cons of each one.
 
Rean Schwarzer said:
Hi everyone

I have been selected for this DV 2021 , my case number around AS 33k ,:
- is there any hope because my case number is high or do u know someone got the visa with high case number .

Thanx .
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Nothing is certain this year, there are many variables such as Covid pandemic and Trump's approach on immigrant visas.
 
Sadatferdaus said:
I’m a winner of DV lottery 2021 and on my wassce certificate I had social studies B3 English C4 maths D7 science E8 and the electives been B3’s throughout do I have a chance of possible visa issuance?
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Your question might be exclusive to the Ghana group so know where to ask for help. If is a general question u can ask here but with your country specific grades, you must ask in the right forum.
 
Britsimon said:
The country of chargeability is shown on your selected letter. It will give a clue whether you entered the information incorrectly (most likely) or whether you span the mouse wheel and randomly entered an OC country. But the fact that this "happened" to coincidentally tie with the place you are living suggests you simply made a mistake.

There is no recovery from this. You actually were drawn in a region that has MUCH higher chance of selection - so you multiplied your chance of selection by about 5 times. In other words, you won BECAUSE you were in the wrong region, and therefore gained an unfair advantage. The rules are very clear, disqualification is certain.
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I understand the difference in probability between regions having looked a prior data when I applied for DV-2019 and would never intentionally choose the wrong region to increase my chances, that would just be silly on my part. This isn't a simple span of the mouse wheel (the two countries and cities sit pretty distant alphabetically); plus I check such information carefully and slowly before submitting (every time) so genuinely don't believe a mistake was made. This is the entire basis of my question - I expected an AS case number (if selected) because I've always entered the same details every year I've applied for DV. The only difference in [additional] information entered this year being the OC passport for DV-2021.

Britsimon said:
Holy moly. Don't submit your DS260!!!

Why would you do that, declare immigrant intent (a factor in future NIV applications) when you are certain to be disqualified.
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The alternative is to let the selection letter / potential opportunity go to waste? What should I do? The only person who will have, and can verify, my eDV submission information will be the CO (KCC does not release application information to anyone including applicants). I understand the consequences here but surely this can be explained in future, if it gets to that? But just to be clear, you're referring to my ability to apply for/obtain a visa to the U.S. in future? What about for short-term travel < 90 days, could I have problems with future visa-waiver applications also?

Nevertheless, I will definitely keep more detailed records of any future applications should processing of this one go south.
 
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anthonyaziz said:
What about for short-term travel < 90 days, could I have problems with future visa-waiver applications also?
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If you apply for and are denied a US visa (of any type), you will need to update your ESTA. The likely consequence of reporting a denied immigrant visa is that you will be deemed ineligible to use the VWP, and will have to apply for a B visa for visit purposes. You would have to convince the CO interviewing you for a B visa that you no longer have immigrant intent in order to be issued a B.
 
SusieQQQ said:
If you apply for and are denied a US visa (of any type), you will need to update your ESTA. The likely consequence of reporting a denied immigrant visa is that you will be deemed ineligible to use the VWP, and will have to apply for a B visa for visit purposes. You would have to convince the CO interviewing you for a B visa that you no longer have immigrant intent in order to be issued a B.
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How likely? Because if I understand correctly, interview rejection for the DV could potentially make future travel for vacation purposes unnecessarily difficult (unless a B visa is straightforward? - haven't looked into it) without a VWP like ESTA.
 
anthonyaziz said:
How likely? Because if I understand correctly, interview rejection for the DV could potentially make future travel for vacation purposes unnecessarily difficult (unless a B visa is straightforward? - haven't looked into it) without a VWP like ESTA.
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Highly likely. Assume it is much more likely to get your VWP privileges withdrawn than not. (Others will tell you it’s a certainty.)
 
SusieQQQ said:
Highly likely. Assume it is much more likely to get your VWP privileges withdrawn than not. (Others will tell you it’s a certainty.)
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So is it safe to say that this happens to several selectees every year from places with eligible for VWP, like EU or OC, purely on the basis of a failed DV interview? I'd love to hear the experiences of any such people trying to enter the U.S. at a later date. Not sure if you have come across someone in this situation here on the forums (am fairly new here)?
 
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