DV 2021 ALL SELECTEES

[SusieQQQ]

Thank you for your answer. The interview should happen before September 2021 correct? I mean I do not mind waiting "a while" or even more, as long as it happens before the deadline. Also, can you guys advise me on should I apply for 2022 lottery that is open now (for like a mini-insurance sort of thingy)?

No one can guarantee that you will have an interview. It depends how case numbers go, how many people follow their selection, if the ban is extended, etc. Yes you can enter DV2022 as a back-up option.

 

[Mr A]

No one can guarantee that you will have an interview. It depends how case numbers go, how many people follow their selection, if the ban is extended, etc. Yes you can enter DV2022 as a back-up option.

Understood, thank you for your clarification. So if I don't get an interview before the deadline its over right? I have emailed KCC many times to ask about my situation and they have not answered anything... Does anyone know how long it takes for them to answer via email? I am just really worried about my situation

 

[SusieQQQ]

Understood, thank you for your clarification. So if I don't get an interview before the deadline its over right? I have emailed KCC many times to ask about my situation and they have not answered anything... Does anyone know how long it takes for them to answer via email? I am just really worried about my situation

Yes, that’s correct. I am not sure what you mean “about your situation“. What is it exactly you are asking them about it? You do understand interviews are currently banned and will start up in case number order when they do restart? And that there is no rush to collect your documents yet as a result of that fact?

 

[Mr A]

Yes, that’s correct. I am not sure what you mean “about your situation“. What is it exactly you are asking them about it? You do understand interviews are currently banned and will start up in case number order when they do restart? And that there is no rush to collect your documents yet as a result of that fact?

I mean something along the lines of "how is my case being processed / when is the next step and etc".
In terms of the whole process, the first stage is sending the DS-260, then you get an email or something to collect all your documents (qualifications and etc) and send them online and the final stage is the interview? Did I get this correct?
I have all the documents ready and waiting for them to tell me when to send or upload them.
I know interviews are banned now but I know few people who had lower case numbers in my country who got an email from KCC to send them all the documents. I am waiting for KCC to send me something like that as well but it is October already and I haven't received any information from their side. Can you advise me on this? Thank you for helping me out mate.

 

[SusieQQQ]

I mean something along the lines of "how is my case being processed / when is the next step and etc".
In terms of the whole process, the first stage is sending the DS-260, then you get an email or something to collect all your documents (qualifications and etc) and send them online and the final stage is the interview? Did I get this correct?
I have all the documents ready and waiting for them to tell me when to send or upload them.
I know interviews are banned now but I know few people who had lower case numbers in my country who got an email from KCC to send them all the documents. I am waiting for KCC to send me something like that as well but it is October already and I haven't received any information from their side. Can you advise me on this? Thank you for helping me out mate.

Well, you can send them your documents unsolicited if you want, then you’ll know that they have them, but it’s not going to speed up your process. It makes sense that people with lower case numbers get the requests earlier as they will be in line for interview earlier. You keep saying ”it is October already” but... you will probably not interview before mid year next year if not nearer the end of the fiscal year, if your number gets current. There is just no rush to get your documents from KCC’s perspective.

 

[Mr A]

Well, you can send them your documents unsolicited if you want, then you’ll know that they have them, but it’s not going to speed up your process. It makes sense that people with lower case numbers get the requests earlier as they will be in line for interview earlier. You keep saying ”it is October already” but... you will probably not interview before mid year next year if not nearer the end of the fiscal year, if your number gets current. There is just no rush to get your documents from KCC’s perspective.

Understood, thank you. Rushing was not my intention actually. I thought they will get back to me within a month of sending them the DS-260 form and I rushed to collect all the documents. Any idea when will I get the request to send them the documents? I understand interviews will not be till mid next year as you said but what about sending all these documents? Do both of these happen at the same time or first you send documents and then you wait again a few months and then get scheduled for the interview?

 

[SusieQQQ]

Understood, thank you. Rushing was not my intention actually. I thought they will get back to me within a month of sending them the DS-260 form and I rushed to collect all the documents. Any idea when will I get the request to send them the documents? I understand interviews will not be till mid next year as you said but what about sending all these documents? Do both of these happen at the same time or first you send documents and then you wait again a few months and then get scheduled for the interview?

Ok, not sure why you thought they’d ask you so quickly, and you may find rushing to get the documents will mean you will need to redo the police certificate later, as it may be more than a year old by the time you interview. They need the documents before they schedule you an interview. You would be notified of the interview usually about 4-6 weeks in advance. How long you wait between submitting documents and interview depends when you send in your documents vs when your case number is current, it’s not a fixed time period.

 

[Mr A]

Ok, not sure why you thought they’d ask you so quickly, and you may find rushing to get the documents will mean you will need to redo the police certificate later, as it may be more than a year old by the time you interview. They need the documents before they schedule you an interview. You would be notified of the interview usually about 4-6 weeks in advance. How long you wait between submitting documents and interview depends when you send in your documents vs when your case number is current, it’s not a fixed time period.

Yeah now that I think about it, I would probably need to redo my police certificates, however, this is only the case for the country that I currently live in, correct? I read somewhere on their website that if you have never returned to the country you previously lived in, you do not need to make another police certificate (even if it's older than a year or more). Any thoughts about this?
As for the documents in general, why did they ask other people (some of the people I know who live in same country as me) with lower case numbers to upload all the documents if they will not get their interview until next year? You said there is a ban on interviews so I am a bit confused. And if they send others the notification to upload their documents, why not send it to me as well?

 

[SusieQQQ]

Yeah now that I think about it, I would probably need to redo my police certificates, however, this is only the case for the country that I currently live in, correct? I read somewhere on their website that if you have never returned to the country you previously lived in, you do not need to make another police certificate (even if it's older than a year or more). Any thoughts about this?
As for the documents in general, why did they ask other people (some of the people I know who live in same country as me) with lower case numbers to upload all the documents if they will not get their interview until next year? You said there is a ban on interviews so I am a bit confused. And if they send others the notification to upload their documents, why not send it to me as well?

Because there is a priority difference between someone who might interview in January and someone who might interview in June or August? Because maybe they were busy with sending all these requests and processing them then had to drop that all to process DV2020 after the court order? Maybe your countrymen got the letters before the ban got extended in late June when it had looked like it might be ok for the start of the FY? Could be anything, why does it really matter at this stage? If you would think it was two or three months to interview and you hadn’t been asked, then I’d agree it was something to follow up immediately. Again, you keep saying people with lower case numbers than you got the email first, that is exactly what one would expect. You say it like it doesn’t make sense?

 

[Mr A]

Because there is a priority difference between someone who might interview in January and someone who might interview in June or August? Because maybe they were busy with sending all these requests and processing them then had to drop that all to process DV2020 after the court order? Maybe your countrymen got the letters before the ban got extended in late June when it had looked like it might be ok for the start of the FY? Could be anything, why does it really matter at this stage? If you would think it was two or three months to interview and you hadn’t been asked, then I’d agree it was something to follow up immediately. Again, you keep saying people with lower case numbers than you got the email first, that is exactly what one would expect. You say it like it doesn’t make sense?

Thank you for the detailed answer. I was just confused and therefore might seem a bit ignorant. I was just worried if my DS-260 application was not correct or something else happened and that's why I haven't heard from KCC as of yet. So I guess I just sit and wait until I get any further instruction from them correct? Also, I would like to take part in DV2022 as you recommended

 

[SusieQQQ]

Thank you for the detailed answer. I was just confused and therefore might seem a bit ignorant. I was just worried if my DS-260 application was not correct or something else happened and that's why I haven't heard from KCC as of yet. So I guess I just sit and wait until I get any further instruction from them correct? Also, I would like to take part in DV2022 as you recommended

As I said before, you can wait or you can send it in if it’s really worrying you. If something was “wrong” they would have let you know, but bear in mind KCC is just admin and does not make decisions on qualifying for the visa.

 

[Asrock]

Understood, thank you for your clarification. So if I don't get an interview before the deadline its over right? I have emailed KCC many times to ask about my situation and they have not answered anything... Does anyone know how long it takes for them to answer via email? I am just really worried about my situation

I sent them an email asking why I haven't got an email about my document package because on the autoreply it was mentioned that I should contact KCC if I did not get an email confirming my document after 6 weeks. I sent this email on 2nd of October and received a reply on the 13th. This is the content:

Thank you for your inquiry.
After sending documents to KCCDVDocuments@state.gov, you will receive an automatic reply to your email. If there are no attachments, the auto reply explains there are no documents attached to the email. If there are attachments, the auto reply explains we received your email and are currently processing your documents. Please allow time for processing of your documents. Documents are processed in numerical order, based on lottery rank number. Once KCC has processed your documents, we will let you know if anything is missing or if we have received everything needed.

You have to be patient. Everything is delayed at this moment.

 

[jessk21]

Thank you for the detailed answer. I was just confused and therefore might seem a bit ignorant. I was just worried if my DS-260 application was not correct or something else happened and that's why I haven't heard from KCC as of yet. So I guess I just sit and wait until I get any further instruction from them correct? Also, I would like to take part in DV2022 as you recommended

Hi there - I'm in a similar situation, Oceania region. I submitted my DS-260 in June, and haven't heard anything since. I've emailed the KCC multiple times, and get the same generic response. This isn't very helpful to you, because I don't have answers, but it's somewhat reassuring to know others are in the same situation!

 

[Box8]

Hi everyone, I got "lucky" and won the dv2021 with a slightly high number EU25xxx.
I submitted the ds260 in July and I have not received any feedback yet.
To avoid any last minute rush I am preparing all the necessary documents, and, I have 2 questions for you.

1)
I have a document in Italian which is not the language where I won the lottery, so it must be translated.
What are the requirements ?
apostille? Official translation? Signature of a notary, a lawyer or what?

2)
A notarized copy is required for all documents.
Who does that? How?
Must be done in the country where the lottery is won? Of in the country where the documents are produced?

Thanks in advance and good luck to all dv2020 and dv2021 winners

 

[Chunky2k]

hi everyone,
am collecting my civil documents and by Monday i will send them (Original and Translated)
Passport copies
Marriage Certificate
Police certificates
and Birth Certificates

Do i have to give an attested birth certificate by Ministry of foreign affairs ? or the Ministry of health stamp is enough ? my Birthday certificate is old (1989)
I've been told that any document that obtained from the country where is live (and applying DV from) , like birth and school certificates doesn't need attestation but i want to be sure about it to avoid any unnecessary delays.

Thank you

 

[Mr A]

I sent them an email asking why I haven't got an email about my document package because on the autoreply it was mentioned that I should contact KCC if I did not get an email confirming my document after 6 weeks. I sent this email on 2nd of October and received a reply on the 13th. This is the content:

You have to be patient. Everything is delayed at this moment.

Thanks for the input. Did you send them the supporting documents already or just DS-260? I have sent emails to KCC because after sending DS-260, I haven't heard from them at all, but they have not responded yet so far

 

[tinoproductions]

Hi everyone, I got "lucky" and won the dv2021 with a slightly high number EU25xxx.
I submitted the ds260 in July and I have not received any feedback yet.
To avoid any last minute rush I am preparing all the necessary documents, and, I have 2 questions for you.

1)
I have a document in Italian which is not the language where I won the lottery, so it must be translated.
What are the requirements ?
apostille? Official translation? Signature of a notary, a lawyer or what?

2)
A notarized copy is required for all documents.
Who does that? How?
Must be done in the country where the lottery is won? Of in the country where the documents are produced?

Thanks in advance and good luck to all dv2020 and dv2021 winners

Hey, for the Italian docs, you just need to get them translated by a certified translator. No apostille etc needed.
I got my dad to get my Italian police certificate. Not an easy process at all.

I am waiting till the outcome of the election to carry on with everything else.

 

[Asrock]

Thanks for the input. Did you send them the supporting documents already or just DS-260? I have sent emails to KCC because after sending DS-260, I haven't heard from them at all, but they have not responded yet so far

Yes I did send the DS-260 and supporting documents package.
1st DS-260 Submitted on June 9th
Request to unlock DS-260 sent on June 13th
DS-260 unlocked on June 15th
Further DV Documents Required email received on June 16th
2nd DS-260 submitted on July 20th
Documents package submitted on 19th August and received an autoreply on the same day.
Sent an email to KCC asking about my documents package on 2nd October
Received a reply from KCC on 13th October and sent a reply on the same day.

 

[Mr A]

Yes I did send the DS-260 and supporting documents package.
1st DS-260 Submitted on June 9th
Request to unlock DS-260 sent on June 13th
DS-260 unlocked on June 15th
Further DV Documents Required email received on June 16th
2nd DS-260 submitted on July 20th
Documents package submitted on 19th August and received an autoreply on the same day.
Sent an email to KCC asking about my documents package on 2nd October
Received a reply from KCC on 13th October and sent a reply on the same day.

Thanks for the detailed answer mate. Im a bit confused, did you send DS-260 2 times and why? I have sent my DS-260 in June. On the website I got confirmation that it has been sumbitted but I have not received any email or anything. I have all the documents ready but I am thinking should I send them without asking or wait for them to ask for documents. Was your case number low? Mine is EU00029XXX. What would you recommend? Do I just sit and wait patiently until they contact me? Im really depressed about this honestly

 

[Asrock]

My CN is AS116xxx. I had made a mistake in my 1st DS-260 so I had to unlock it to correct it. Like @SusieQQQ said, you can just wait till you receive the 'further DV documents required' email (which I'm sure that you will receive in due time) or you can just send them right away if that would make you feel better, its your call. But it wouldn't make any difference. Honestly I wouldn't worry about it too much. I know people with lower CN than me who haven't received the 'further documents required' email and 'they haven't even started gathering the documents. Also when sending emails to KCC make sure that you include your CN, first and last name and DOB.