I just got my first letter for DV lottery 2011. I am currently studying in US. I would appreciate any help sathi haru. I see a lot of steps to follow online. i am totally confused guys. Any help appreciated ? If anyone is in same situation let's share information. 

Hey Raju, i don't think there is a day to send ds-230 and dsp 122 take your time with that, I am thinking about going to Nepal next summer and doing CP, I think CP is safer, since my case number is 27k (which is high sadly), so I am not thinking about AOS at all, what is your case number Raju ? 

Mine too is 27 k but i am planning to take it to a lawyer.

One kind advice to raju is that you take a risk in hiring a lawyer in DV case, as they usually don't handle much DV cases and do not know much about it. I paid and asked a reputable lawyer questions about DV, he told me what I could find on forums/websites easily, and he honestly told me that DV is not what he/his firm handle on a day to day basis...what a waste of money! But if you do go to a lawyer, make sure you hire a reputable one, like Murthy...consultation only is $250 and if you hire them it is $2500 plus other fees which comes around to be 3K lawyer fees only, at one point I thought of going with a lawyer too but it is not a hard process at all, not giving you any false hopes but I have seen people with numbers higher than yours get GC. I don't know what your situation is, but have you thought about CP? All the best.

For those doing CP, the process is pretty much outlined in the DOS website, make sure to read step 2, 3, 4:

http://www.travel.state.gov/visa/visa_4759.html

Once you send the forms to KCC with intent to do CP, they will send you a notification letter (NL2 or second letter, when your visa number becomes current) 6-8 weeks before your interview date at the US Embassy, make sure you make enough time to get the medicals done, get police reports, and other documents ready.

I hope this helps.

I am planning to meet a lawyer before i send ds-230 and dsp 122 and the problem is he is in Houston and i can't meet him  until May 24th, Is there any problem associated with sending those forms late like until the end of May?

Another thing what is the risk of doing AOS instead of CP, can anyone tell me?

raju,

You can definitely wait until you speak with the lawyer, as there is still sometime before your number becomes current. If you do decide to pursue this, do not hold off until the end, i.e. send the forms as soon as you can so you can get the second letter on time. KCC will not send you anything unless you return the forms and let them know about your decision to either go via AOS or CP. Either way, you still have to wait until your number becomes current which will most probably be in June/July per prior years' VB before DOS can send you a date for interview or for you to send AOS package to USCIS (for AOS).

Lucky, that was really helpful,
Thank you

Hey guys, first letter aaye pachi AOS ko lagi k garnu parcha?? Sarai confusion cha yar referenced website.

Does anybody have any idea what was the cut off case number for last year DV lottery visa? My wife got the DV lottery and her case number is 23000 range. Is it high? what is the probability of getting to interview?
Thanks

You may check the results for EDV 2011 at www.jwajalapa.com

Hey guys,

Does anyone knows about the "unauthorized employment". Should I go for CP or still can do AOS from here. So, confused.  Help!

i got dv too when i was a student.........all i did was fill up form and and send. The interview place i chose was nepal...........nothing will happen as long u don't work illegally or got some criminal rec........i produced the documents and i got the visa and came here.........

for the past 4 years everyone who got the 1st letter has been getting the 2nd letter too........so no need to worry guys............take it easy...........mine was something 23k..........and still i got it............

Thank you. But "unauthorized employment" is also the violation of Law.  What I am thinking is, if i process from Nepal, Is my illegal work gonna affect to get through?

I have same problem as Asantusta has can anyone know about working unauthorized and counselor processing ?  I have been wanting an answer for this for a while now. Will appreciate help from my fellow compatriots. :) 

Hey guys,

 When you filled up the ds-230 and dsp 122 forms, did you explain about the "kaam" history or not?

 

 Hello Sajha basis,

 

I just received my second letter. I’ve decided to go for a consular processing, and I have a little more than a month left until the interview date. Please share your experiences if you went through similar situation, or someone who did. I’d be really thankful. Also, share about sponsor’s role, medical exam,and interview .

 

Muri muri dhanyabad for your help

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