Hello all,
I had very exciting news this year when I found out in July I had been selected for further processing.
I just had some questions that I could use some input on from the collective wisdom here at the forums.
1. I am currently in Canada on a work visa, which started about 10 days after I had been selected. Before that I was in the USA as a tourist. Will that work against me at all?
2. I have not worked or been a resident in any particular country between November 2009 and july 2011, as I was traveling the world. Will this cause any problem?
3. My case number is 2012OC000012XX -- is this low?
4. I sent my application forms off to KCC with photos, but have not heard anything back yet. Should I be worried? When should I expect to hear back?
5. In line with question 4, I will be going to the UK for a month at the end of October. Is this a dumb decision -- will it work against me? Is there a chance they will schedule something this year, or will it likely not be until next year?
6. Is there are requirement for DV selectees to have proof of funds or a guarantor? I would not think so, as many people from developing countries would not have such funds, which would defeat the purpose of the lottery. I have a masters degree and can show that I will be able to obtain a work, but currently don't have a lot of savings (< $1000), does this matter?
Thankyou for any input!
I had very exciting news this year when I found out in July I had been selected for further processing.
I just had some questions that I could use some input on from the collective wisdom here at the forums.
1. I am currently in Canada on a work visa, which started about 10 days after I had been selected. Before that I was in the USA as a tourist. Will that work against me at all?
2. I have not worked or been a resident in any particular country between November 2009 and july 2011, as I was traveling the world. Will this cause any problem?
3. My case number is 2012OC000012XX -- is this low?
4. I sent my application forms off to KCC with photos, but have not heard anything back yet. Should I be worried? When should I expect to hear back?
5. In line with question 4, I will be going to the UK for a month at the end of October. Is this a dumb decision -- will it work against me? Is there a chance they will schedule something this year, or will it likely not be until next year?
6. Is there are requirement for DV selectees to have proof of funds or a guarantor? I would not think so, as many people from developing countries would not have such funds, which would defeat the purpose of the lottery. I have a masters degree and can show that I will be able to obtain a work, but currently don't have a lot of savings (< $1000), does this matter?
Thankyou for any input!