Law Offices of Rajiv S. Khanna, P.C.
DV 2021 ALL SELECTEES
- Thread starter Trintous
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Lets all just wait till January, Everything should be clear then.
I have sent my documents and got an email it's received successfully, Now I have renewed my passport although it had 2 years expiry left but due to a miss-spelling I'd rather to change it. Now my questions are :
1- If i need to make an unlock to my ds260 form in order to change my passport info?
2- Should i tell KCC that my passport is changed or not?
3- What else should i do?
1- If i need to make an unlock to my ds260 form in order to change my passport info?
2- Should i tell KCC that my passport is changed or not?
3- What else should i do?
Aidyn
Well-Known Member
1 - Yes unlock and update with the new passport info
2 - no need to specifically advise them, they'll get the new info when you update your DS-260
3 - Keep your old passport and ensure you take both to your interview
Thanks for your reply dear aidyn
So if i unlock my form,
1- do i need to wait for another email from KCC that asks about documents?
2- And next question is that currently my case number became current and this whole unlock/submit and sending documents takes some time...does that affect my date of interview?
3- Is it worth to unlock or you recomend to just go to interview with both of the passports?
Hi My Case Number is 2021AS9XXX
DS 260 submitted on 1st October,2020
KCC reply to ask to upload the Docs on 14th October
Same day upload the docs
SusieQQQ
Well-Known Member
No-one has been called for interviews yet becasue DV issuance is still currently banned.
Hello everyone,
I have a few questions about DS260 and I hope you might be able to help me out.
I have finished and uploaded DS-260 in June and have not heard from KCC ever since. However, as time passed, I realized there might be some changes that need to be done to it:
1) In the question "Have you traveled to any countries/regions within the last five years", I have visited a few new countries Since June and I am guessing this needs to be added to the DS260 right? What happens if I visit a few more countries once I send them this form? Do I keep updating my DS260 every time I visit a new country before I am called for an interview?
2) In the question "Have you attended any educational institutions at a secondary level or above?" I have written my highest completed education which is the Master's degree. However, I am now doing my Ph.D. Are they asking for "Completed" education or should I add my PhD as "in progress" of doing it?
When I log into the website, it shows my DS260 as "completed" and "currently at KCC". It is not locked and looks like I can make changes to it. Will these changes affect my case in any way? Even though I send my DS260 in June but now I am editing it in December, will this be considered as a "late DS260 application" and will it affect my case in any way?
Thank you so much for the answers in advance. God bless this forum! I would be so lost without the guidance you guys are giving out here
I have a few questions about DS260 and I hope you might be able to help me out.
I have finished and uploaded DS-260 in June and have not heard from KCC ever since. However, as time passed, I realized there might be some changes that need to be done to it:
1) In the question "Have you traveled to any countries/regions within the last five years", I have visited a few new countries Since June and I am guessing this needs to be added to the DS260 right? What happens if I visit a few more countries once I send them this form? Do I keep updating my DS260 every time I visit a new country before I am called for an interview?
2) In the question "Have you attended any educational institutions at a secondary level or above?" I have written my highest completed education which is the Master's degree. However, I am now doing my Ph.D. Are they asking for "Completed" education or should I add my PhD as "in progress" of doing it?
When I log into the website, it shows my DS260 as "completed" and "currently at KCC". It is not locked and looks like I can make changes to it. Will these changes affect my case in any way? Even though I send my DS260 in June but now I am editing it in December, will this be considered as a "late DS260 application" and will it affect my case in any way?
Thank you so much for the answers in advance. God bless this forum! I would be so lost without the guidance you guys are giving out here
1. No need to update this since your travel history has changed after you have submitted the DS260 document. You can alter them of your travels during your in person interview.
2. If you look closely the questions asks about your completed education no need to unlock and edit the form.
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
1. You should actually update this section - add any other trip you subsequently take after until you're scheduled for your interview. Providing pertinent information upfront, as against trying to do so at the time of your interview, helps ensure an up to date background check is conducted.
SusieQQQ
Well-Known Member
If the poster correctly quoted the question as “have you *attended* any”... then s/he should indeed list any that have been attended. The field for diploma received can be left blank if nothing received or received yet.
Thank you Ziadusa, Sm1smom and SusieQQQ.
Here is the picture of how exactly it is asked on the DS260 form:
Since I have not finished my studies yet, do you think I should write it here somewhere? What do I put in the date of attendance "From" and "To"? I think if you do not fill all the brackets it will not let me continue, so I have to fill in "something". But then again, it also says "highest level of education completed" in another question so it is a bit confusing...
As for the countries I have traveled to since I submitted my DS260, I got conflicting answers. Do I ask KCC to open my form to write new countries or do I just mention them during the interview? Also, do I have to keep editing this form every time I travel somewhere else? My job will require me to travel a bit back and forth once the quarantine is lifted. Do I have to bother KCC every time with this?
Thank you in advance for helping me out guys.
Here is the picture of how exactly it is asked on the DS260 form:
Since I have not finished my studies yet, do you think I should write it here somewhere? What do I put in the date of attendance "From" and "To"? I think if you do not fill all the brackets it will not let me continue, so I have to fill in "something". But then again, it also says "highest level of education completed" in another question so it is a bit confusing...
As for the countries I have traveled to since I submitted my DS260, I got conflicting answers. Do I ask KCC to open my form to write new countries or do I just mention them during the interview? Also, do I have to keep editing this form every time I travel somewhere else? My job will require me to travel a bit back and forth once the quarantine is lifted. Do I have to bother KCC every time with this?
Thank you in advance for helping me out guys.
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SusieQQQ
Well-Known Member
So it very clearly says at the side to fill it in if you have “ever attended” any of those programs, it seems very clear to me that you need to fill it in. Just put the “to“ date as the date you submit the ds260, that makes it obvious you are still attending the institution. I don’t think anything is confusing about “highest level completed”, it’s a different question.
If you have the form open anyway to properly answer the education question then fill in the travel up to date. I would probably leave it at that unless you are visiting a new country that could lead to potential security check issues (such as one of the state sponsors of terrorism on the US list, etc). That’s not something you want to surprise an interviewer with. Going back to the same place for a repeated time or another western country etc will be unlikely to be a major issue and that kind of thing i would leave to update at interview.
Aidyn
Well-Known Member
You certainly do no have to unlock and update your details if you are concerned about the timing with your CN being current, you can just take both old and new passports with you to your interview
wowongng
Member
just receive the email asking for supporting documents
Reference letter is necessary for HK citizens to apply police certificate. But I am now living in Taiwan and request for interview in Taiwan also
Which one I should ask for reference letter, Consulate in Hong Kong or Institute in Taiwan? Thank a lot!
Reference letter is necessary for HK citizens to apply police certificate. But I am now living in Taiwan and request for interview in Taiwan also
Which one I should ask for reference letter, Consulate in Hong Kong or Institute in Taiwan? Thank a lot!
SusieQQQ
Well-Known Member
Not sure if I understand your question properly but you will need from both countries.
I cannot access DoS website right now but specifics of how you apply /what they require is in DoS reciprocity tables.
wowongng
Member
I see. Then I will inform both of them and request for reference letter, thank you
Btw FYI: https://travel.state.gov/content/tr...-and-Civil-Documents-by-Country/HongKong.html
SusieQQQ
Well-Known Member
yes, i can access the site now - as you can see it has clear instructions for individuals residing outside of HK.
By the way, does KCC know you are now residing in Taiwan? That wasn't clear from your earlier post -was Taiwan listed as your residence on the DS260?
wowongng
Member
KCC should know because I renew my status including address and phone no in DS260. The question is can I have interview in TW or not
SusieQQQ
Well-Known Member
If they have your current residence listed there on your DS260 then they will schedule your interview there.