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DV 2022 OC Selectees

Hi all.

OC3**
Sent my DS260 on May 18th
Sent my documents without being request on August 13th
No response yet besides the automatic response emails.

I have dual nationality, lived in the UK for a 6 year period in multiple residences and have travelled quite extensively. I believe that may be the reason my case is taking so long to become DQ.

I filled in the DV260 perfectly and sent my documents as shown on Brit Simon's videos.

I have 2 simple questions though.

1. I literally filled in the travel section on the DV260 to the day regarding the previous 5 year period. Should I have taken the liberty and included the couple of countries I travelled to that preceded that date?

2. The email I sent containing my documents was sent without any other info. Just my case number and the attached files. Did you all write anything like 'complete documents' or something similar in the content section so it doesn't just read 'no preview is available' or 'this message has no content' on the unopened email? Sounds pedantic but I just want to make sure I've given myself the absolute best chance haha.

Cheers!
 
Geelong22 said:
Hi all.

OC3**
Sent my DS260 on May 18th
Sent my documents without being request on August 13th
No response yet besides the automatic response emails.

I have dual nationality, lived in the UK for a 6 year period in multiple residences and have travelled quite extensively. I believe that may be the reason my case is taking so long to become DQ.

I filled in the DV260 perfectly and sent my documents as shown on Brit Simon's videos.

I have 2 simple questions though.

1. I literally filled in the travel section on the DV260 to the day regarding the previous 5 year period. Should I have taken the liberty and included the couple of countries I travelled to that preceded that date?

2. The email I sent containing my documents was sent without any other info. Just my case number and the attached files. Did you all write anything like 'complete documents' or something similar in the content section so it doesn't just read 'no preview is available' or 'this message has no content' on the unopened email? Sounds pedantic but I just want to make sure I've given myself the absolute best chance haha.

Cheers!
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Hey Geelong22,
It does sound like your living situation and extensive travel could be the reason for the delay in ds260 processing/doc request.
I also filled in travel history as 5 years to exact date, only two months earlier had been a Europe trip with 6+ countries - so I don't think this will matter (as I have had doc request).
The email with no content shouldn't make a difference. The fact that we have seen almost no DQ for 2022 shows they probably just haven't gotten to the inbox yet - hopefully soon!
 
AusOC said:
Hey Geelong22,
It does sound like your living situation and extensive travel could be the reason for the delay in ds260 processing/doc request.
I also filled in travel history as 5 years to exact date, only two months earlier had been a Europe trip with 6+ countries - so I don't think this will matter (as I have had doc request).
The email with no content shouldn't make a difference. The fact that we have seen almost no DQ for 2022 shows they probably just haven't gotten to the inbox yet - hopefully soon!
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Thanks so much for your reply. It puts my mind at rest haha. Such a weird year for DV. I see there are many case numbers below mine that still haven't been DQ and are current in October which must be frustrating). Wishing everybody luck!
 
Syd2022 said:
Thanks @Melb22 I have added my details. If i get time i will add in the details of all the others i have recorded. I just don't have time this weekend to do this. I hope you don't mind I added in an extra column - for derivatives. Ie so we can see if cases are a single/ couple or a family etc
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Hi @Syd2022 and @Melb22 did you guys get anything as yet from kcc? Fingers crossed you hear back soon. Is your embassy still closed?
 
Hi Simon (@Britsimon),

How are you? Thanks so much for your recent videos. I haven't been able to watch them live but I have watched them all.

My husband is a pilot. He has received a number of requests regarding his interest in applying for an E3 visa as there is a pilot shortage in the US. I understand you are not an E3 expert, however, do you know whether hubby can put the wheels in motion for an E3 visa in case the DV2022 is really slow at getting started.....I guess I am wondering if it is possible to get an E3 (whilst you have a GC application in) and then put through an AOS once our 2NL comes through......the problem is we have no idea when that might happen (Nov/Dec/Jan....). You mentioned that interviews are likely to get off to a very slow start and there may not be many (if any) interviews until late this year/early next year. Hubby has an opportunity to do a license conversion in the states if it is done before December. We are wondering if he should try and get over there to do that and/or apply for the E3 whilst waiting for KCC to get moving. He just doesn't want to miss out on a job that's all.

Thanks so much Charlotte.

2022OC2** (CN Current in Nov with Oct VB)
DS-260 submitted May 11 EST
Documents Submitted w/o request June 29 EST
Family of 2 (husband & wife)
Haven’t heard from KCC yet – patiently waiting
 
Syd2022 said:
Hi Simon (@Britsimon),

How are you? Thanks so much for your recent videos. I haven't been able to watch them live but I have watched them all.

My husband is a pilot. He has received a number of requests regarding his interest in applying for an E3 visa as there is a pilot shortage in the US. I understand you are not an E3 expert, however, do you know whether hubby can put the wheels in motion for an E3 visa in case the DV2022 is really slow at getting started.....I guess I am wondering if it is possible to get an E3 (whilst you have a GC application in) and then put through an AOS once our 2NL comes through......the problem is we have no idea when that might happen (Nov/Dec/Jan....). You mentioned that interviews are likely to get off to a very slow start and there may not be many (if any) interviews until late this year/early next year. Hubby has an opportunity to do a license conversion in the states if it is done before December. We are wondering if he should try and get over there to do that and/or apply for the E3 whilst waiting for KCC to get moving. He just doesn't want to miss out on a job that's all.

Thanks so much Charlotte.

2022OC2** (CN Current in Nov with Oct VB)
DS-260 submitted May 11 EST
Documents Submitted w/o request June 29 EST
Family of 2 (husband & wife)
Haven’t heard from KCC yet – patiently waiting
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It is possible to have multiple cases going at the same time. I don't think there are any concerns with the E3 application, but Mom would be the best person to answer that.

In terms of processing, I would imagine you are likely to get DQ quite soon, so you might find a Dec/Jan interview becomes possible - but that depends on local conditions. You might also struggle to get permission to leave Aus.
 
Britsimon said:
It is possible to have multiple cases going at the same time. I don't think there are any concerns with the E3 application, but Mom would be the best person to answer that.

In terms of processing, I would imagine you are likely to get DQ quite soon, so you might find a Dec/Jan interview becomes possible - but that depends on local conditions. You might also struggle to get permission to leave Aus.
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Thanks Simon,
Your prompt response is very much appreciated. I hope you have a wonderful evening.
 
Ryanscr said:
I know of 3 OC cases that have been DQ. 2 of which just got their emails last week, so there's definitely movement happening which is good to see!
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Very interesting looking at our spreadsheet tracker and the OC 13XX case being DQ. A lot of other documents requested and sent earlier than this case (and I am sure we have all followed Britsimons subject line naming convention), which IMO means that perhaps the do not process as per the inbox order....
 
AusOC said:
Very interesting looking at our spreadsheet tracker and the OC 13XX case being DQ. A lot of other documents requested and sent earlier than this case (and I am sure we have all followed Britsimons subject line naming convention), which IMO means that perhaps the do not process as per the inbox order....
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Yeah not sure. The only similarity I can see with the DQ cases I'm familiar with that aren't on the spreadsheet (including my own case) is that they all became DQ after receiving a doc request and then submitting docs (all cases becoming DQ roughly a month after submitting docs to KCC).
Of the 3, one CN is very low and the other two quite high - DS260 forms submitted at different times (May 12, late May and early June), all single applicants.
Regardless of the order that KCC seem to be following, I think it's a good sign that there is some movement in DV22!
 
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