Just wait for the email. It's a requirement for all immigration visas. Some embassies may ask for it, others may not. We had our interview on Friday as well, in London embassy. They ask for proof of finance Everytime. I know two winners who show them £5000-6000 for a single and it was enough. I've found two checklists for the London, one of them mentions proof of funds. But as BritSimon always says, better be overprepared. We went with two folders of documents, the guy was expecting that we've missed something, and on the question about the finance, we said that we don't have bank statement and his smile was like "I gotcha". But when I said we have a sponsor and he was "Really, I-134?" and he was a little disappointed at the end.
DV 2022 All Selectees (Consular Processing - CP)
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French_Ellie
Member
KCC doesn’t review documents anymore, it’s the embassy who does that directly at the interview, so KCC no longer sends DR and DQ emails.
So it’s not surprising that you haven’t heard anything from KCC yet. Be patient, once your case is current and you are scheduled for an interview, you will receive your 2NL.
coolpenguin
New Member
Just a question, I contacted Kyiv Embassy regarding whether they are processing interviews for dv cases or not, they told me redirect my inquiries to the KCC. Is this an appropriate answer? felt it was a bit condescending. How would the KCC know better than the Embassy??
Mummy janson
New Member
hello my case number is AF28k*****, my question is how long does a case take at NVC?
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
How am I supposed to know if what you claim he told you is true or not considering I wasn’t a part of that discussion? Well, I’m glad you posted this in the open forum, in addition to sending me a PM (which I haven’t bothered to respond to by the way). So I’m tagging him @Britsimon in order for him to confirm if indeed he told you he can help fast track your case if you pay him $200. I highly doubt @Britsimon asked for such a payment from you or anyone else, we’ll soon find out.
ralu_de
Active Member
What embassy did you interview at?
Looks like London from one of their previous posts.
Britsimon
Super Moderator
Well this is interesting - and thanks Sm1smom for alerting me to this statement.
I have no idea what you are talking about and have never suggested to ANYONE (let alone you) that they should pay me money or that I can get them an interview quick. So - please show us all that conversation.
Assuming you aren't just trying to make a silly accusation and actually had some conversation like this with someone, I would like to know who gave you the impression they were me.
So - please go ahead and post whatever you have showing that conversation.
Aussiebrit
Member
We were there on Friday too! The London checklist I saw didn't say anything about proof of funds, but I took it as I think I read it on here somewhere. Luck we did as the lady asked if we wanted to add any 'evidence of financial support' to our case.
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
It takes as long as the CN becomes current and gets scheduled for an interview.
luckyweiner
New Member
Yes I would like the answer to this question too please.
@Britsimon + @Sm1smom as some of the most knowledgeable people on this topic, can you give your input on this please?
I'm afraid a simple PDF bank statement printed from my online/internet banking showing bank balance might NOT suffice for the embassy officials, so any detailed advice would be hugely welcome (no idea how large balance has to be and what might be seen as 'suspicious' transactions as I frequently move money between savings/checking accounts).
It's a real shame that none of the US Gov webpages state the financial supporting documents as a requirement.
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
Claiming the need to demonstrate one's financial strength is not a part of the requirements is certainly not true. One of the FAQs on the DV instruction clearly states:
"If you are selected to apply for a DV, before being issued a visa you must demonstrate that you will not become a public charge in the United States. If you are selected and submit a diversity visa application, you should familiarize yourself with the Department of State’s public guidance on how the likelihood of becoming a public charge is assessed and what evidence can be provided to demonstrate that you are not likely to become a public charge"
If you do not have enough personal savings to demonstrate you're not likely to become a public charge, you should consider finding a USC or a LPR to provide you with an I-134 (and the applicable supporting documents). This has been recommended over and over again in this forum and on Simon's blog. Even for embassy's that typical do not ask for demonstration of financial strength, attending the interview with such a document is always recommended (just in case).
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
As pointed out above, the DV Instruction clearly referenced the need to be prepared one is unlikely to become a public charge. It is therefore on each selectee to attend their interview well prepared to do so. As stated above, this forum and Simon's blog constantly addressed this, it's unfortunate some of you already attended your interview without such a vital document on hand.
As for the US government webpages not mentioning this, well it all depends on where one is looking or searching. The 9 FAM (which guides COs is a widely available document on the internet) issued by the Department of States, further spells this out. Here's an extract pertaining to DV selectees by the way:
(U) Use of Form I-134, Affidavit of Support:
(a) (U) Because INA 212(a)(4)(C) and INA 213A require the use of Form I-864 for so many classes of immigrants, the use of Form I-134, has been reduced considerably. Nevertheless, there still are circumstances when Form I-134 will be beneficial. This affidavit, submitted by the applicant at your request, is not legally binding on the sponsor and should not be accorded the same weight as Form I-864. Form I-134 should be given consideration as one form of evidence, however, in conjunction with the other forms of evidence mentioned below.
(b) (U) If any of the following applicants need an Affidavit of Support to meet the public charge requirement, they must use Form I-134, as they are not authorized to use Form I-864:
(i) (U) Returning resident aliens (SBs);
(ii) (U) Diversity visa applicants (DVs); and
(iii) (U) Fiancé(e)s (K-1s or K-3s).
I recommend you go through the 9FAM document to read more on how to overcome public charge perception.
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
The form does not need to be notarized.
Britsimon
Super Moderator
I see this all the time. It's part of "normal" immigration, but it's also right there in the FAQ of the DV lottery program instructions.
"39. If I receive a visa through the DV program, will the U.S. government pay for my airfare to the United States, help me find housing and employment, and/or provide healthcare or any subsidies until I am fully settled? No. The U.S. government will not provide any of these services to you if you receive a visa through the DV program. If you are selected to apply for a DV, before being issued a visa you must demonstrate that you will not become a public charge in the United States. If you are selected and submit a diversity visa application, you should familiarize yourself with the Department of State’s public guidance on how the likelihood of becoming a public charge is assessed and what evidence can be provided to demonstrate that you are not likely to become a public charge. "
Some embassies specifically call it out, some don't. But it really shouldn't be a surprise.
LOL. I love the 200$ part.
Britsimon
Super Moderator
In your face - Consular Officer!!
Britsimon
Super Moderator
Hmm. I'm not thrilled.