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DV Lottery 2017 - Questions

Macanese said:
I need some help. I was born in Macau but the system kept showing my country of birth not eligible as the picture below. However, it is not true and the instructions for DV 2017 showing that Macau is eligible. Can somebody tell me what I can do to fix it? Thank you.
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"Persons born in Hong Kong SAR, Macau SAR, and Taiwan are eligible."

Looks like they have not included those eligible countries in the form. Suggest you contact KCC on this one:

Kentucky Consular Center (KCC)
Phone: (606) 526-7500
7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. EST
Email: KCCDV@state.gov
 
MattWatt said:
And THIS is why qualifying people get annoyed when they either don't get selected, or do get selected by get a high CN. Let's face it, the qualifying criteria isn't particularly complicated

If you don't qualify, then don't apply.
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Not quite sure what you are saying is 100% accurate: if someone, not in compliance with defined qualification critera, would participate in the lottery (as I am sure some will certainly do), they will unavoidably depart from the process before completion, either by free will, recognizing their error, yet in any case no later than during the interview, whichever comes first. In any event the system will recognize demand for higher CN numbers, due to these and other errors, and therefore a minimum of 50K DV visa will be issued to qualified (as defined by the rules) participants.
 
This place is suddenly so serious, making me nervous. Where did all this people come from? My mind is going like a yoyo, ping pong ball. Good luck to all entrants. :)
 
"1. What do the terms “native” and “chargeability” mean? Native ordinarily means someone born in a particular country, regardless of the individual’s current country of residence or nationality. Native also can mean someone who is entitled to be charged to a country other than the one in which he/she was born under the provisions of Section 202(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. Because a numerical limitation is placed on immigrants entering from a country or geographic region, each individual is charged to a country. Your chargeability refers to the country whose limitation you count towards. Your country of eligibility normally will be the same as your country of birth. However, you may choose your country of eligibility as the country of birth of your spouse, or the country of birth of either of your parents if you were born in a country in which neither parent was born, and in which your parents were not resident at the time of your birth. These are the only three ways to select your country of chargeability. Listing an incorrect country of eligibility or chargeability (i.e., one to which you cannot establish a valid claim) may disqualify your entry".
In view of the above instruction from the frequently asked questions do you think it wouldnt be wise to choose the country of birth of my parents since iam also a citizen to the country of my parents?
 
MattWatt said:
"Persons born in Hong Kong SAR, Macau SAR, and Taiwan are eligible."

Looks like they have not included those eligible countries in the form. Suggest you contact KCC on this one:

Kentucky Consular Center (KCC)
Phone: (606) 526-7500
7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. EST
Email: KCCDV@state.gov
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it seems that the email doesn't work. I got an auto reply as below

The Kentucky Consular Center (KCC) has received your email. This email address, KCCDV@state.gov<mailto:KCCDV@state.gov> is for case-specific Diversity Visa inquires only. If you would like to check the status of your entry, please do so at www.dvlottery.state.gov/ESC<http://www.dvlottery.state.gov/ESC>. This website is the definitive means of determining whether or not you were selected for possible further processing. You must see a notice that is addressed to you by name as proof of selection to process further in the DV program.

For inquiries about specific cases, please ensure that you have included your case number, first and last name, and date of birth with your inquiry. If this information is not provided or is inaccurate, KCC will be unable to process your inquiry.

For other information and to view frequently asked questions, please visit the Department of State Website at www.travel.state.gov<http://www.travel.state.gov>. Under the Visas section, select Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery Program and then select Instructions for the Diversity Visa lottery year you entered. The frequently asked questions can be found at the bottom of the instructions.

Thank you for contacting KCC.

KCCDV/Public Inquiry
Kentucky Consular Center
Phone: (606) 526-7500
Email: KCCDV@state.gov<mailto:KCCDV@state.gov>
 
conqueoror said:
"1. What do the terms “native” and “chargeability” mean? Native ordinarily means someone born in a particular country, regardless of the individual’s current country of residence or nationality. Native also can mean someone who is entitled to be charged to a country other than the one in which he/she was born under the provisions of Section 202(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. Because a numerical limitation is placed on immigrants entering from a country or geographic region, each individual is charged to a country. Your chargeability refers to the country whose limitation you count towards. Your country of eligibility normally will be the same as your country of birth. However, you may choose your country of eligibility as the country of birth of your spouse, or the country of birth of either of your parents if you were born in a country in which neither parent was born, and in which your parents were not resident at the time of your birth. These are the only three ways to select your country of chargeability. Listing an incorrect country of eligibility or chargeability (i.e., one to which you cannot establish a valid claim) may disqualify your entry".
In view of the above instruction from the frequently asked questions do you think it wouldnt be wise to choose the country of birth of my parents since iam also a citizen to the country of my parents?
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Why were your parents in your country of birth when you were born? How long were they there for?

Also it does not matter in the slightest where you are or are not a citizen.
 
@Sm1smom and SusieQQQ thank you for your quick replies, SusieQQQ my parents were in my country of birth on a refuge status for 2yrs and the only reason that was making me think to use my parents' chargeability is the low population and hence a subsquent lower rate of applicants for DV.
 
conqueoror said:
@Sm1smom and SusieQQQ thank you for your quick replies, SusieQQQ my parents were in my country of birth on a refuge status for 2yrs and the only reason that was making me think to use my parents' chargeability is the low population and hence a subsquent lower rate of applicants for DV.
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I'm not sure if refugee status counts as "temporary", and 2 years is a long time. Most people would say they were "living" not "visiting" somewhere if they were there for two years..,,, If you go this route and get selected you need to be very sure you can argue your case.
 
Shekina said:
This place is suddenly so serious, making me nervous. Where did all this people come from? My mind is going like a yoyo, ping pong ball. Good luck to all entrants. :)
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What do you mean by 'serious' ? From experience I can tell you that it's often best not to log into the forum all the time...haha.
There are millions of people from around the world who are all hoping to be selected...so you will find everything from harmony, witty jokes, to helpful tips and insights, to envy and disrespect. Just like in the real world...a busy forum is just a reflection of it. :D
 
conqueoror said:
@Sm1smom and SusieQQQ thank you for your quick replies, SusieQQQ my parents were in my country of birth on a refuge status for 2yrs and the only reason that was making me think to use my parents' chargeability is the low population and hence a subsquent lower rate of applicants for DV.
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SusieQQQ said:
I'm not sure if refugee status counts as "temporary", and 2 years is a long time. Most people would say they were "living" not "visiting" somewhere if they were there for two years..,,, If you go this route and get selected you need to be very sure you can argue your case.
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Yep - as Susie mentioned, you would be increasing the chance of refusal. Is it really worth introducing this risk?
 
@OnTheGo Hello! Really! :DI am enjoying all the conversation here, informative, educational and nice just seen our lovely moderators responding, aren't they brilliant, I don't think they get anything but they just amazing:)
 
Hookay, submitted my entry. First time and all. Thanks everyone for the valuable information on here and good luck :)
 
hey guys, i'd like to know your opinion on this. what do i list as the country that i live in today if i'm living in 2 countries ? (literally 6 months a year each) and does it really matter that much ? also does the mailing address have to be from the same country that i list in that blank ?

btw good luck for those who've already submitted.
 
Macanese said:
it seems that the email doesn't work. I got an auto reply as below

The Kentucky Consular Center (KCC) has received your email. This email address, KCCDV@state.gov<mailto:KCCDV@state.gov> is for case-specific Diversity Visa inquires only. If you would like to check the status of your entry, please do so at www.dvlottery.state.gov/ESC<http://www.dvlottery.state.gov/ESC>. This website is the definitive means of determining whether or not you were selected for possible further processing. You must see a notice that is addressed to you by name as proof of selection to process further in the DV program.

For inquiries about specific cases, please ensure that you have included your case number, first and last name, and date of birth with your inquiry. If this information is not provided or is inaccurate, KCC will be unable to process your inquiry.

For other information and to view frequently asked questions, please visit the Department of State Website at www.travel.state.gov<http://www.travel.state.gov>. Under the Visas section, select Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery Program and then select Instructions for the Diversity Visa lottery year you entered. The frequently asked questions can be found at the bottom of the instructions.
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The response you got doesn't mean the email address doesn't work. But the contrary. It's informative and if you include the required information in your Case Inquiry, you will get a response for your situation.
 
Macanese said:
I need some help. I was born in Macau but the system kept showing my country of birth not eligible as the picture below. However, it is not true and the instructions for DV 2017 showing that Macau is eligible. Can somebody tell me what I can do to fix it? Thank you.
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@Macanese - I've posed this issue to the State Dept on their Facebook Q&A. Their response was "It should be listed as Macau Special Administrative Region in the system". Can you check to see if this is a separate Birth Country value?
 
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