October 2008 Bulletin is out!
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C. ADVANCE NOTIFICATION OF THE DIVERSITY (DV) IMMIGRANT CATEGORY RANK CUT-OFFS WHICH WILL APPLY IN NOVEMBER
For November, immigrant numbers in the DV category are available to qualified DV-2009 applicants chargeable to all regions/eligible countries as follows. When an allocation cut-off number is shown, visas are available only for applicants with DV regional lottery rank numbers BELOWthe specified allocation cut-off number:
Region All DV Chargeability Areas Except Those Listed Separately
AFRICA 12,500
Egypt 5,900
Ethiopia 6,300
Nigeria 6,000
ASIA 5,300
EUROPE 11,000
NORTH AMERICA (BAHAMAS) 3
OCEANIA 325
SOUTH AMERICA, and the CARIBBEAN 550
For November, immigrant numbers in the DV category are available to qualified DV-2009 applicants chargeable to all regions/eligible countries as follows. When an allocation cut-off number is shown, visas are available only for applicants with DV regional lottery rank numbers BELOWthe specified allocation cut-off number:
Region All DV Chargeability Areas Except Those Listed Separately
AFRICA 12,500
Egypt 5,900
Ethiopia 6,300
Nigeria 6,000
ASIA 5,300
EUROPE 11,000
NORTH AMERICA (BAHAMAS) 3
OCEANIA 325
SOUTH AMERICA, and the CARIBBEAN 550
Wow, almost 5,000 jump for Europe. A this rate, my CN could be current either in January or February next year. 
I wonder what caused this high jump? Is it because a lot of people from Europe don't want to migrate to the U.S? It would be interesting to know the reason.
I talked to several people over the weekend, including some Engineers who worked in a big company in the U.S, and most of them are talking how sick they are with how bad the U.S economy right now. Everything is getting expensive and with the ongoing inflation of the U.S Dollar, everything is getting harder and harder to afford. They also mentioned how they are jealous with the Europeans with their strong Euro and how much more relax their lifestyle over there. They say this because they are comparing to how much the Europeans are making per year and how much days off the European get in a year. In the U.S, you get paid less and you get less vacation in a year compare to people who live in West European countries with the same type of job.
It is a difficult time in the U.S at this time. The economy is a mess, prices of food, gas, and essential goods are getting more expensive every month, jobs are getting harder to get, the country is still currently going on a war and has caused tremendous amount of debt to the people, natural disasters are keep coming every month or every week, and also the government is about undergoing a big CHANGE with the November election.
Not to scared people who is going to migrate to the U.S. This is all facts on what happening in the U.S at the moment. Just get ready for somewhat difficult time when you're arrive in the U.S this year or next year. It is already hard enough for the people who already live in the country, and it could be even harder for new immigrants.
I wonder what caused this high jump? Is it because a lot of people from Europe don't want to migrate to the U.S? It would be interesting to know the reason.
I talked to several people over the weekend, including some Engineers who worked in a big company in the U.S, and most of them are talking how sick they are with how bad the U.S economy right now. Everything is getting expensive and with the ongoing inflation of the U.S Dollar, everything is getting harder and harder to afford. They also mentioned how they are jealous with the Europeans with their strong Euro and how much more relax their lifestyle over there. They say this because they are comparing to how much the Europeans are making per year and how much days off the European get in a year. In the U.S, you get paid less and you get less vacation in a year compare to people who live in West European countries with the same type of job.
It is a difficult time in the U.S at this time. The economy is a mess, prices of food, gas, and essential goods are getting more expensive every month, jobs are getting harder to get, the country is still currently going on a war and has caused tremendous amount of debt to the people, natural disasters are keep coming every month or every week, and also the government is about undergoing a big CHANGE with the November election.
Not to scared people who is going to migrate to the U.S. This is all facts on what happening in the U.S at the moment. Just get ready for somewhat difficult time when you're arrive in the U.S this year or next year. It is already hard enough for the people who already live in the country, and it could be even harder for new immigrants.
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Call KCC in a week or two from today. By then, they should have scheduled your interview.
DavidTseng
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So slow for asia !!!
You can call them in 5-7 days, or you can wait for 2-3 weeks to get the 2nd notification letter!
kingweasel
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Wow, big jump for Europe I know the bulletin is just out and everything but judging by those numbers, do you think it's likely my interview could be in December, given my number is EU14XXX ?
I know the bulletin is just out and everything but judging by those numbers, do you think it's likely my interview could be in December, given my number is EU14XXX ?davefromoz
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Oceania seems to be crawling along at a very slow pace this year compared to last year.
Looks like at this rate I should be looking at a February interview at the earliest?
Looks like at this rate I should be looking at a February interview at the earliest?
Glistenpearls
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^^ You are still going to be fine! My number was so much higher than yours (current only last June) and I still made it. If you have an interview in Feb, it actually will give you time to organize all your paperwork--so there's no rush!
DavidTseng
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I guess your interview will be in August or September !
It is actually significantly faster this year.
Check Nov 2007 and 2006 bulletins, only 2000-3000 will be current.
Come Nov this year, we're already at 5300!
DavidTseng
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I really can't wait !!! My case number is 25XXX.Like this speed,I think I have to wait one year to go to the interview ! So bad for me !
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