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My brother has a low case number below AF800 but he has not received his 2nls and he submitted his ds 260 end of July. Why the delays up to date
 
Idriss said:
My brother has a low case number below AF800 but he has not received his 2nls and he submitted his ds 260 end of July. Why the delays up to date
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Thousands of selectees submitted their DS260 forms as far back as May when the results got released. So you can trace the delay with your brother’s case to his waiting until the end of July to submit his DS260.
 
Idriss said:
My brother has a low case number below AF800 but he has not received his 2nls and he submitted his ds 260 end of July. Why the delays up to date
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Remember they get tens of thousands of these forms. At busy periods in the past it can take a month or two to get processed (they process them in order they receive them), so at the outset they may have only recently finished processing from an end-July submission. Then, the 2NLs get sent out in batches, so he would have to wait for the next batch to be ready after his DS is processed. If his DS is completed processing just after a batch has been sent and alll interview slots for that month are taken up, he would get put into the queue for the next month/batch. This is why i normally advise submitting at least 3-4 months before you think you’ll be interviewed.
 
Hi! I'm Alexander
I have taken part in the dv lottery this year. I want to apply for host or is someone here to host me please because I do not have any relatives or friends residing in U.S.A
 
Hi everyone,

I went for my immigrant visa interview at the U.S. Embassy in Singapore on October 8. The interview went well, and the consular even asked me when I was planning to travel to the U.S. I submitted my financial statement showing around 45,000 SGD in savings (about 32,850 USD after conversion). I thought this would be sufficient, considering the poverty guideline for two people is about 25,500 USD for 2024.

However, I was shocked when the consular told me I don’t meet the financial requirements. They informed me that I need to show savings equal to five times the poverty guideline for two people, which totals about 127,500 USD! I wasn’t expecting this at all, and it came as a surprise since I thought my savings would be enough to cover the financial requirement, especially since I have a couple of job that were just waiting for my visa to be approved to proceed.

The consular mentioned that I now need to find a family member or a friend who is a U.S. citizen or permanent resident to help fill out Form I-134 (Affidavit of Support). Unfortunately, I don’t have any family in the U.S., and despite checking with friends of friends, I haven’t been able to find anyone to help.

Has anyone else faced this situation? Would anyone be kind enough to help me with the Form I-134? The consular is waiting for this form to proceed with my visa, and they are still holding my passport.

Any advice or assistance would be greatly appreciated!
 
GinoKun said:
Hi everyone,

I went for my immigrant visa interview at the U.S. Embassy in Singapore on October 8. The interview went well, and the consular even asked me when I was planning to travel to the U.S. I submitted my financial statement showing around 45,000 SGD in savings (about 32,850 USD after conversion). I thought this would be sufficient, considering the poverty guideline for two people is about 25,500 USD for 2024.

However, I was shocked when the consular told me I don’t meet the financial requirements. They informed me that I need to show savings equal to five times the poverty guideline for two people, which totals about 127,500 USD! I wasn’t expecting this at all, and it came as a surprise since I thought my savings would be enough to cover the financial requirement, especially since I have a couple of job that were just waiting for my visa to be approved to proceed.

The consular mentioned that I now need to find a family member or a friend who is a U.S. citizen or permanent resident to help fill out Form I-134 (Affidavit of Support). Unfortunately, I don’t have any family in the U.S., and despite checking with friends of friends, I haven’t been able to find anyone to help.

Has anyone else faced this situation? Would anyone be kind enough to help me with the Form I-134? The consular is waiting for this form to proceed with my visa, and they are still holding my passport.

Any advice or assistance would be greatly appreciated!
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This was for a DV Visa? This is very unusual. The 5x requirement for savings is usually what family sponsors have to show on an i864; I’ve never heard of it being asked for in a DV case, especially those where it is clear the applicant will be able to get a job easily. I’m not really sure what to suggest, though. For obvious reasons, you are unlikely to find a stranger who will agree to sign a contract with the US government as a financial supporter.
 
SusieQQQ said:
This was for a DV Visa? This is very unusual. The 5x requirement for savings is usually what family sponsors have to show on an i864; I’ve never heard of it being asked for in a DV case, especially those where it is clear the applicant will be able to get a job easily. I’m not really sure what to suggest, though. For obvious reasons, you are unlikely to find a stranger who will agree to sign a contract with the US government as a financial supporter.
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Yup, thats why I was shocked to hear that they wanted 5x requirement for my applications.
 
GinoKun said:
Hi everyone,

I went for my immigrant visa interview at the U.S. Embassy in Singapore on October 8. The interview went well, and the consular even asked me when I was planning to travel to the U.S. I submitted my financial statement showing around 45,000 SGD in savings (about 32,850 USD after conversion). I thought this would be sufficient, considering the poverty guideline for two people is about 25,500 USD for 2024.

However, I was shocked when the consular told me I don’t meet the financial requirements. They informed me that I need to show savings equal to five times the poverty guideline for two people, which totals about 127,500 USD! I wasn’t expecting this at all, and it came as a surprise since I thought my savings would be enough to cover the financial requirement, especially since I have a couple of job that were just waiting for my visa to be approved to proceed.

The consular mentioned that I now need to find a family member or a friend who is a U.S. citizen or permanent resident to help fill out Form I-134 (Affidavit of Support). Unfortunately, I don’t have any family in the U.S., and despite checking with friends of friends, I haven’t been able to find anyone to help.

Has anyone else faced this situation? Would anyone be kind enough to help me with the Form I-134? The consular is waiting for this form to proceed with my visa, and they are still holding my passport.

Any advice or assistance would be greatly appreciated!
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I think the CO is treating your savings as “assets”. Typically when asset is being used to demonstrate financial self-sufficiency, it is required to be 5 times the PGL.

Technically speaking, when it comes to the PGL which you referenced above, it is with regards an applicant’s annual income (assuming the applicant is already based and working in the US), or the sponsor’s annual income.

Presenting a job offer letter, with annual income listed, in addition to your bank statements at the time of your interview might have been of help I guess.
 
Hi there, I have a few questions. My number is OC(600 range) I know the Visa bulleting for my region is currently at 550. I have not yet submitted the DS-260 yet. When I do
1.) how long will it be before approx get a 2NL from KCC?
2.) When they give an interview, are you able to choose from a selection of dates, or is it the date you give you, take it or leave it?

Thank you
 
platypus said:
Hi there, I have a few questions. My number is OC(600 range) I know the Visa bulleting for my region is currently at 550. I have not yet submitted the DS-260 yet. When I do
1.) how long will it be before approx get a 2NL from KCC?
2.) When they give an interview, are you able to choose from a selection of dates, or is it the date you give you, take it or leave it?

Thank you
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1. Is there a reason you’re waiting? They first need to process the ds260, which could take 1-2 months depending how busy they are, and then you’d get put into the queue for the next batch of appointments. That could take another few weeks or so for you to get the appointment letter, assuming you’re current. You’d usually get the appointment letter 4-6 weeks before the interview date.
2. You get given a date. It’s technically possible to reschedule but generally not advised if you can help it, as you have no control over the rescheduled date, and sometimes it can be months before you get given another date …and it’s happened that some people never get a rescheduled date before end of fiscal year.
 
SusieQQQ said:
1. Is there a reason you’re waiting? They first need to process the ds260, which could take 1-2 months depending how busy they are, and then you’d get put into the queue for the next batch of appointments. That could take another few weeks or so for you to get the appointment letter, assuming you’re current. You’d usually get the appointment letter 4-6 weeks before the interview date.
2. You get given a date. It’s technically possible to reschedule but generally not advised if you can help it, as you have no control over the rescheduled date, and sometimes it can be months before you get given another date …and it’s happened that some people never get a rescheduled date before end of fiscal year.
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I'm waiting as I wont be able to get the time off to travel back to my country (as I currently living abroad.) I realistically cant go until around May 2025, hence my delay for submitting, as I don't want to get an appointment too early. ( I do understand delaying reduces the odds of getting an appointment, but its the risk I am willing to take.)
 
Hi,

@SusieQQQ, I reached out on September 23rd to KCC confirming that my DS-260 had been processed already.

Do we know if the second notification letters (2NLs) for December interviews have already been sent out. Could any delay in receiving the 2NL be due to limited appointment availability at the U.S. Embassy in Naples, Italy?

Case Number: 2025EU00000862

Thanks!
 
Giux997 said:
Hi,

@SusieQQQ, I reached out on September 23rd to KCC confirming that my DS-260 had been processed already.

Do we know if the second notification letters (2NLs) for December interviews have already been sent out. Could any delay in receiving the 2NL be due to limited appointment availability at the U.S. Embassy in Naples, Italy?

Case Number: 2025EU00000862

Thanks!
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I have no idea but assume they would have been, @Britsimon may have better insight
 
Hi everyone!
I am from Nepal and my Case is around ~AS900 and I have not received any 2nls even though the current is 2950 for my country. I have asked KCC for any updates and they said "Your case number is now current for interview processing." I am not sure if its just mine or anyone else have this issue. I do not really understand the process of Dv so I would love some info from everyone. Thanks!
 
Hi @SusieQQQ and @Britsimon,

Great news—I’ve been scheduled for my interview on January 8, 2025! For reference, it took just over three months from the DS-260 being processed to the interview date.

Lastly, do you recommend updating the DS-260 to reflect my current address, given that I moved in late September, or is it unnecessary since the change is temporary?

Thank you!
 
I anwer Yes for "is your child immigrating to the us a later date to join you?"
how this will aftect my case.cose i have interviview letter and children are mention as derivative.
 
Giux997 said:
Hi @SusieQQQ and @Britsimon,

Great news—I’ve been scheduled for my interview on January 8, 2025! For reference, it took just over three months from the DS-260 being processed to the interview date.

Lastly, do you recommend updating the DS-260 to reflect my current address, given that I moved in late September, or is it unnecessary since the change is temporary?

Thank you!
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Congrats.
usually you can’t update your ds260 once an interview has been scheduled anyway, you can make any necessary updates at the interview.
 
guydodelamoure said:
I anwer Yes for "is your child immigrating to the us a later date to join you?"
how this will aftect my case.cose i have interviview letter and children are mention as derivative.
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If your children aren’t immigrating now just explain that at the interview.
if by later you mean after the end of the fiscal year (so they won’t be coming as DV derivatives but as relatives of green card holder), do you understand that the process will be significantly longer, noticeably more complicated and quite a bit more expensive?
 
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