That's sad. How do you know?
September VB - DV14 Last Chapter
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Hi Britsmon, I am trying to access your latest CEAC data spreadsheet of numbers. I am CN 2014 OC 14** missing out by just a few numbers. I am keen to see how many visas they are up to for OC. Im having trouble viewing spreadsheet as your link wasn't working. Thanks so much 
Britsimon
Super Moderator
Hi Britsmon, I am trying to access your latest CEAC data spreadsheet of numbers. I am CN 2014 OC 14** missing out by just a few numbers. I am keen to see how many visas they are up to for OC. Im having trouble viewing spreadsheet as your link wasn't working. Thanks so much
Not sure why the link didn't work for you, it does for me.
However, I just ran the extract for OC (because I was testing a change anyway and OC is small). As of 5 minutes ago, OC has issued 526 visas. I'm sure there will be some updates over the next week (end of the month) so I'll be running all the extracts this weekend.
By the way, the CEAC data does not include aos cases, so the actual OC visas issued right now is probably over 600. We can also see there are 113 family members above 1300 (July and August interviews) currently at READY status. I would imagine about 80 - 90 of those will go to issued. There are also 45 cases in AP of which at least 30 will go issued. That will take us to over 700 - pretty close to the 731 reported as issued last year. So - if the OC quota hasn't increased, they already have enough selectees to tick the "job done" box on OC.
SusieQQQ
Well-Known Member
I think he means there are no visas over 81100 for AF for this year, I don't know why he says wait till 2016 because he can't possibly know what will happen in FY2015.
2014Euro40XXX
Member
Maybe he meant to try again for DV2016 lottery !?!
exactly
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WHAT DO U THINK ABOUT THIS MESSAGE FROM US DEPARTMENT OF STATE
As of July 27, the Department of State has made continued progress on restoring our system to full functionality. As we restore our ability to print visas, we are prioritizing immigrant cases, including adoptions visas. System engineers are performing maintenance to address the problems we encountered. As system performance improves, we will continue to process visas at U.S. Embassies and Consulates worldwide. We are committed to resolving the problem as soon as possible. Additional updates will be posted to travel.state.gov as more information becomes available.
As of July 27, the Department of State has made continued progress on restoring our system to full functionality. As we restore our ability to print visas, we are prioritizing immigrant cases, including adoptions visas. System engineers are performing maintenance to address the problems we encountered. As system performance improves, we will continue to process visas at U.S. Embassies and Consulates worldwide. We are committed to resolving the problem as soon as possible. Additional updates will be posted to travel.state.gov as more information becomes available.
Britsimon
Super Moderator
It means the printing problem which was pretty much a non issue for the vast majority of cases is now even less of an issue....
Sloner
Active Member
I am amazed at the State Department. Specifically choose 2 times more. And then throw in the pit. Why they were not warned.Not sure why the link didn't work for you, it does for me.
However, I just ran the extract for OC (because I was testing a change anyway and OC is small). As of 5 minutes ago, OC has issued 526 visas. I'm sure there will be some updates over the next week (end of the month) so I'll be running all the extracts this weekend.
By the way, the CEAC data does not include aos cases, so the actual OC visas issued right now is probably over 600. We can also see there are 113 family members above 1300 (July and August interviews) currently at READY status. I would imagine about 80 - 90 of those will go to issued. There are also 45 cases in AP of which at least 30 will go issued. That will take us to over 700 - pretty close to the 731 reported as issued last year. So - if the OC quota hasn't increased, they already have enough selectees to tick the "job done" box on OC.
It is your USA. Stupidity laws stupidity decisions stupidity performances. Democracy.Ugh.
Britsimon
Super Moderator
I am amazed at the State Department. Specifically choose 2 times more. And then throw in the pit. Why they were not warned.
On the plus side your English is a lot better....
franko
Well-Known Member
I am amazed at the State Department. Specifically choose 2 times more. And then throw in the pit. Why they were not warned.
Yes. They should start launching rockets at civil aircrafts, then it is going to be true democracy ??? What DV lottery has to do with democracy? People working there made a mistake. Did not promise visas to everyone in the beginning. It clearly says on your selection letter.
Maybe if they were a monarchy or a dictatorship then they would have selected the right number of people ???
SusieQQQ
Well-Known Member
Yes. They should start launching rockets at civil aircrafts, then it is going to be true democracy ??? What DV lottery has to do with democracy? People working there made a mistake. Did not promise visas to everyone in the beginning. It clearly says on your selection letter.
Maybe if they were a monarchy or a dictatorship then they would have selected the right number of people ???
...just sour grapes.
Sloner
Active Member
Iraq, Afghanistan, Libya, 9/11, civilian aircraft. Lottery is nonsense. For them, the main enemy is Russia. State Department engaged, and not visas.Yes. They should start launching rockets at civil aircrafts, then it is going to be true democracy ??? What DV lottery has to do with democracy? People working there made a mistake. Did not promise visas to everyone in the beginning. It clearly says on your selection letter.
Maybe if they were a monarchy or a dictatorship then they would have selected the right number of people ???
Dictator Stalin would have shot for such mistakes or sent it to the Kolyma.
Britsimon
Super Moderator
Iraq, Afghanistan, Libya, 9/11, civilian aircraft. Lottery is nonsense. For them, the main enemy is Russia. State Department engaged, and not visas.
Dictator Stalin would have shot for such mistakes or sent it to the Kolyma.
I understand Russia has been running an immigrant lottery for a few years now, making 100,000 visas available each year. The immigration department reports being overwhelmed with 6 or 7 applications on peak years....
EURO2014
Well-Known Member
... well, Edward Snowden surely has taken full advantage of the programme...
SusieQQQ
Well-Known Member
ROTFL!!!!!