jubiemacha

Hi Everyone,

I've received my first noticed letter for the DV 2006 lottery from the
KKC last week. My number is OC000011xx. From my understanding, this
isn't a low number given the smallish immigrant numbers in the DV
categories from past Visa bulletins for OC--so I might not have a
great chance at getting an interview. However, I will send in the
paperwork anyways.

But I have a few questions regarding showing proof of support via the
I-134 OR a bona fide job offer conditional on receiving a visa.

I don't anticipate having anyone in the US to do an I-134 for me and
my wife and daughter. Of course, I might have a bona-fide job offer,
when and if I get a visa interview. But is there a 'unspoken set
amount' the consulate staff are looking at in terms of available funds
to show as proof? I would have access to roughly the equivalent of
US 17,000 (give or take with the current conversion of Australian
dollars to the US) and about US 12,000 in long service leave pay I
could take as 6 months leave.

Is this good enough for the show of support in lieu of no bona-fide
job offer or an I-134 at the time of the interview? The worse case
scenario for me would be to go to an interview without a bona-fide job
offer and only this amount of funds. If it's not enough, I'd rather
save the money in the fees I would pay only to be told I wasn't
approved.

And in approaching potential US employers do I write in my
introductions something to the effect that I am a DV lottery winner
and am seeking employment on the conditional basis of receiving a
diversity visa? It seems rather odd to be seeking a US job offer when
I would not yet be legally eligible to work in the US and then to
offer that letter of employment to a consular official in a interview
prior to any visa approval.

And finally, do I now look to undertake the medical exams and police
clearances or wait until I receive notice of an interview?

I appreciate any and all answers. I've been a long-time reader of this
newsgroup for well over 7 years now and never thought I would receive
any DV winner notice from the KCC.

Regards,

JM

Guest

First of all, it's GREAT number (unless you forgot one more "x" at the end.
10'000 will be kind of big number, and 20'000 will be "almost impossible"
number. 1'000 is a great. Don't worry. Congratulations!


<[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
    > Hi Everyone,
    > I've received my first noticed letter for the DV 2006 lottery from the
    > KKC last week. My number is OC000011xx. From my understanding, this
    > isn't a low number given the smallish immigrant numbers in the DV
    > categories from past Visa bulletins for OC--so I might not have a
    > great chance at getting an interview. However, I will send in the
    > paperwork anyways.
    > But I have a few questions regarding showing proof of support via the
    > I-134 OR a bona fide job offer conditional on receiving a visa.
    > I don't anticipate having anyone in the US to do an I-134 for me and
    > my wife and daughter. Of course, I might have a bona-fide job offer,
    > when and if I get a visa interview. But is there a 'unspoken set
    > amount' the consulate staff are looking at in terms of available funds
    > to show as proof? I would have access to roughly the equivalent of
    > US 17,000 (give or take with the current conversion of Australian
    > dollars to the US) and about US 12,000 in long service leave pay I
    > could take as 6 months leave.
    > Is this good enough for the show of support in lieu of no bona-fide
    > job offer or an I-134 at the time of the interview? The worse case
    > scenario for me would be to go to an interview without a bona-fide job
    > offer and only this amount of funds. If it's not enough, I'd rather
    > save the money in the fees I would pay only to be told I wasn't
    > approved.
    > And in approaching potential US employers do I write in my
    > introductions something to the effect that I am a DV lottery winner
    > and am seeking employment on the conditional basis of receiving a
    > diversity visa? It seems rather odd to be seeking a US job offer when
    > I would not yet be legally eligible to work in the US and then to
    > offer that letter of employment to a consular official in a interview
    > prior to any visa approval.
    > And finally, do I now look to undertake the medical exams and police
    > clearances or wait until I receive notice of an interview?
    > I appreciate any and all answers. I've been a long-time reader of this
    > newsgroup for well over 7 years now and never thought I would receive
    > any DV winner notice from the KCC.
    > Regards,
    > JM
    >

John Doe

I've got a similar question: do you have to have support money BEFORE
they'll grant you a Green Card? If I win, and can't move to the USA
until 2006, but can come up with (say) US $20,000 by then, is that ok?
(And yes, it's easy for me to come up with that moola: sell the car
and basically everything I own).





[email protected] wrote:
    > Hi Everyone,
    > I've received my first noticed letter for the DV 2006 lottery from the
    > KKC last week. My number is OC000011xx. From my understanding, this
    > isn't a low number given the smallish immigrant numbers in the DV
    > categories from past Visa bulletins for OC--so I might not have a
    > great chance at getting an interview. However, I will send in the
    > paperwork anyways.
    > But I have a few questions regarding showing proof of support via the
    > I-134 OR a bona fide job offer conditional on receiving a visa.
    > I don't anticipate having anyone in the US to do an I-134 for me and
    > my wife and daughter. Of course, I might have a bona-fide job offer,
    > when and if I get a visa interview. But is there a 'unspoken set
    > amount' the consulate staff are looking at in terms of available funds
    > to show as proof? I would have access to roughly the equivalent of
    > US 17,000 (give or take with the current conversion of Australian
    > dollars to the US) and about US 12,000 in long service leave pay I
    > could take as 6 months leave.
    > Is this good enough for the show of support in lieu of no bona-fide
    > job offer or an I-134 at the time of the interview? The worse case
    > scenario for me would be to go to an interview without a bona-fide job
    > offer and only this amount of funds. If it's not enough, I'd rather
    > save the money in the fees I would pay only to be told I wasn't
    > approved.
    > And in approaching potential US employers do I write in my
    > introductions something to the effect that I am a DV lottery winner
    > and am seeking employment on the conditional basis of receiving a
    > diversity visa? It seems rather odd to be seeking a US job offer when
    > I would not yet be legally eligible to work in the US and then to
    > offer that letter of employment to a consular official in a interview
    > prior to any visa approval.
    > And finally, do I now look to undertake the medical exams and police
    > clearances or wait until I receive notice of an interview?
    > I appreciate any and all answers. I've been a long-time reader of this
    > newsgroup for well over 7 years now and never thought I would receive
    > any DV winner notice from the KCC.
    > Regards,
    > JM

Guest

Usually they don't ask you to bring $20'000 in cash. It's enough to show
that you have house, car, job, etc. so, you will have these money when you
cross the border. Or you should have "affidavit of support" - show, that you
have sponsor.

"John Doe" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
    > I've got a similar question: do you have to have support money BEFORE
    > they'll grant you a Green Card? If I win, and can't move to the USA
    > until 2006, but can come up with (say) US $20,000 by then, is that ok?
    > (And yes, it's easy for me to come up with that moola: sell the car
    > and basically everything I own).
    > [email protected] wrote:
    >> Hi Everyone,
    >> I've received my first noticed letter for the DV 2006 lottery from the
    >> KKC last week. My number is OC000011xx. From my understanding, this
    >> isn't a low number given the smallish immigrant numbers in the DV
    >> categories from past Visa bulletins for OC--so I might not have a
    >> great chance at getting an interview. However, I will send in the
    >> paperwork anyways.
    >> But I have a few questions regarding showing proof of support via the
    >> I-134 OR a bona fide job offer conditional on receiving a visa.
    >> I don't anticipate having anyone in the US to do an I-134 for me and
    >> my wife and daughter. Of course, I might have a bona-fide job offer,
    >> when and if I get a visa interview. But is there a 'unspoken set
    >> amount' the consulate staff are looking at in terms of available funds
    >> to show as proof? I would have access to roughly the equivalent of
    >> US 17,000 (give or take with the current conversion of Australian
    >> dollars to the US) and about US 12,000 in long service leave pay I
    >> could take as 6 months leave.
    >> Is this good enough for the show of support in lieu of no bona-fide
    >> job offer or an I-134 at the time of the interview? The worse case
    >> scenario for me would be to go to an interview without a bona-fide job
    >> offer and only this amount of funds. If it's not enough, I'd rather
    >> save the money in the fees I would pay only to be told I wasn't
    >> approved.
    >> And in approaching potential US employers do I write in my
    >> introductions something to the effect that I am a DV lottery winner
    >> and am seeking employment on the conditional basis of receiving a
    >> diversity visa? It seems rather odd to be seeking a US job offer when
    >> I would not yet be legally eligible to work in the US and then to
    >> offer that letter of employment to a consular official in a interview
    >> prior to any visa approval.
    >> And finally, do I now look to undertake the medical exams and police
    >> clearances or wait until I receive notice of an interview?
    >> I appreciate any and all answers. I've been a long-time reader of this
    >> newsgroup for well over 7 years now and never thought I would receive
    >> any DV winner notice from the KCC.
    >> Regards,
    >> JM
    >

jubiemacha

Hi Guest,

    >First of all, it's GREAT number (unless you forgot one more "x" at the end.
    >10'000 will be kind of big number, and 20'000 will be "almost impossible"
    >number. 1'000 is a great. Don't worry. Congratulations!

Yes, but in my current understanding, the yearly DV results for
Oceania posted in August or September is a low number compared to
other regions, anywhere from say 1500 or 2000. My number is low if it
was for Asia or Africa--but who knows for Oceania. Nevertheless, I
plan to finish up the paperwork this week and send it in. Not much
else I can do until I see the DV-2006 results in August or September
and where that places my number..

What I'd really like to know: will my $US28,000 give or take be an
acceptable amount to show as 'proof of funds' to the consular staff
in an interview?

JM

jubiemacha

Hi Guest and John,

I guess why I posted originally is to find out the minimum the
consulate staff are expecting for this 'show of support'. I am fairly
certain we won't have anyone in the US to do a I-134 on our behalf.
And if I don't land a job offer before the interview I'd like to feel
confident the funds I would indicate for my 'show of support' would be
adequate.

I don't like the idea of rocking up to the consulate, paying the fees,
then find out in the interview that I don't qualify for the visa
because the amount of funds I have isn't enough. I've read enough
other people's stories to see that one doesn't get a refund on those
fees if they aren't successful in the interview. ;-)

JM


    >Usually they don't ask you to bring $20'000 in cash. It's enough to show
    >that you have house, car, job, etc. so, you will have these money when you
    >cross the border. Or you should have "affidavit of support" - show, that you
    >have sponsor.
    >"John Doe" <[email protected]> wrote in message
    >news:[email protected]...
    >> I've got a similar question: do you have to have support money BEFORE
    >> they'll grant you a Green Card? If I win, and can't move to the USA
    >> until 2006, but can come up with (say) US $20,000 by then, is that ok?
    >> (And yes, it's easy for me to come up with that moola: sell the car
    >> and basically everything I own).

zastone

It looks like they started with Oceania or do you think they have already done Africa, Asia, Europe and N. America? Has anyone else received notification that they have won from these other countries?

-C

jenellecleary

Congratulations!

I'm from Australia too and haven't received a letter yet so I mustn't
have got picked.

    :(

I hope all goes well!!

jubiemacha

Thanks Jenelle,

This is our third time applying in the lottery....so I guess its third
time lucky! I actually sent our completed paperwork and photos today.
So I guess now its a matter of waiting for the interview letter. If
anyone else knows more about the process then feel free to share...

....I know there is something about waiting for one's case number to
become current--and I do understand that...but what I am not sure
is...do applicants get the interview letter before or after their visa
number is current? Perhaps I should post this question as new
post...anyways...thanks again!

JM


On 26 May 2005 00:44:20 -0700, [email protected] wrote:

    >Congratulations!
    >I'm from Australia too and haven't received a letter yet so I mustn't
    >have got picked.
    >:(
    >I hope all goes well!!

Brian

jubiemacha wrote:

    > This is our third time applying in the lottery....so I guess its third
    > time lucky! I actually sent our completed paperwork and photos today.
    > So I guess now its a matter of waiting for the interview letter. If
    > anyone else knows more about the process then feel free to share...

I sent my details on Monday. Hopefully it won't get lost in the mail!
It was my second year of entry. Has anyone ever won on their first?

jubiemacha

Hi Brian,

Incredible! I seem to recall reading something about 2004 DV lottery
winners putting a case agaist BCIS for not getting their visa, etc.
So then its true, that even if one receives the initial paperwork---it
doesn't guarantee they will get an interview and any subsequent visa?

I guess that's why they tell applicants not to quit their jobs or sell
their property. ;-)

Unbelievable mate!

JM (who is going to try and forget ever getting that damned DV letter
in the mail and get on with life for now) ;-)


On Thu, 26 May 2005 22:24:45 +1000, "Brian" <[email protected]> wrote:
    >I sent my details on Monday. Hopefully it won't get lost in the mail!
    >It was my second year of entry. Has anyone ever won on their first?

Jenelle

How did it feel initially seeing the envelope in the mail?

I can't imagine what it would be like!

I hope everything goes through wonderfully and lets hope there is no
issues!!

jubiemacha

I was totally gobsmacked. We had returned home late from a few days
of traveling and as I was putting the car away my wife went and got
our mail and called me over to see what she had found. It took a week
to really accept we'd received this in the mail. But I have no
illusions---if its meant to be--then everything will fall into place.
We have a good life here in Australia...so its not like I am hoping
for a better life somewhere else. Thanks again for responding and
your congrats!

JM


On 26 May 2005 19:29:03 -0700, "Jenelle" <[email protected]>
wrote:
    >How did it feel initially seeing the envelope in the mail?
    >I can't imagine what it would be like!
    >I hope everything goes through wonderfully and lets hope there is no
    >issues!!

Brian

jubiemacha wrote:

    > So then its true, that even if one receives the initial paperwork---it
    > doesn't guarantee they will get an interview and any subsequent visa?

Correct. From what I've read on the US Dept of State web site, they send
out around 100,000 "winners" but only 50,000 of these will get a Green Card.
This is because, according to the site, about half of the 100,000 don't
qualify for one reason or another: they don't reply, or lose interest, or
have a criminal background, etc. So we're one of the 100,000 who are now
hoping to be one of the actual 50,000 Green Card recipients. :)

Brian

Jenelle wrote:

    > How did it feel initially seeing the envelope in the mail?

My wife went beserk. :) Her hands were trembling when reading it.
I wasn't sure it was 100% real, as it was just a notification from
National Visa Service (the group we entered with). I started to
think it may be a scam site, but about a week later we got the
actual Visa application letters from the Kentucky Consular Center,
so it's all real. :)

Right now, I'm feeling scared that we won't qualify in some way.
Mainly, I'm worried about proving that we can support ourselves
when we get there. We have no money now, but can come up with
bucketloads (US $20,000) by selling everything. I hope that's
good enough, otherwise we'll have to drop out and start saving
with a view to entering again in a couple of years' time. :(