- На стр. 5 появилось уточнение.
Было:
Individuals who have not been selected also ONLY will be notified through Entrant Status Check.
Стало:
Individuals who have not been selected also ONLY will be notified through Entrant Status Check on the E-DV website.
- В разделе FAQ добавились два пункта, связанных с нововведением — требованием указывать паспортные данные.
12. Why do I need a passport to enter the DV program? Are there any exceptions?
Requiring a valid, unexpired passport adds security to the DV process and helps protect your entry. The rule does not apply to children or spouses of the principal entrant. The passport must be valid for international travel. Internal passports, issued by some countries, are not valid for DV entry purposes. The only exceptions are if you are stateless, a national of a Communist-controlled country and unable to obtain a passport from the government of the Communist-controlled country, or the beneficiary of an individual waiver approved by the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Secretary of State, consistent with the passport waivers for immigrant visa applicants provided for in 22 CFR 42.2(d), (e), and (g)(2).
13. What if my passport expires or I lose it before I apply for a visa?
If your passport number changes for any reason, you will have to provide evidence of why it has changed to KCC before they will schedule your DV interview. If you entered a false, inaccurate, or invalid passport number on your DV entry, your case will be disqualified or your DV application refused. We suggest you make a legible photocopy of the passport you use for the entry and store it in a secure location with your entry confirmation number (FAQ #27). A photocopy alone is not proof you entered a valid passport number on your entry, but it can help you explain the situation. The final determination is up to the Consular Officer at the time of your DV interview.
- Из раздела FAQ убрали вопрос про период доступности сайта E-DV.
16. When will E-DV be available online?
You can enter online during the registration period beginning at 12:00 pm (noon) Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) (GMT-4) on Wednesday, October 3, 2018, and ending at 12:00 pm (noon) Eastern Standard Time (EST) (GMT-5) on Tuesday, November 6, 2018.
- В разделе FAQ изменили ответ на вопрос про количество доступных виз.
Было:
37. How many visas will be issued in DV-2020?
By law, a maximum of 55,000 visas are available each year to eligible persons. However, in November 1997, the U.S. Congress passed the Nicaraguan Adjustment and Central American Relief Act (NACARA), which stipulates that beginning as early as DV-1999, and for as long as necessary, up to 5,000 of the 55,000 annually-allocated DVs will be made available for use under the NACARA program. The actual reduction of the limit began with DV-2000 and will remain in effect through the DV-2020 program, so 50,000 visas remain for the DV program described in these instructions.
Стало:
38. How many visas will be issued in DV-2020?
By law, a maximum of 55,000 visas are available each year to eligible persons.
- В разделе FAQ изменили ответ про поддержку от Правительства США для выигравших.
Было:
38. If I receive a visa through the DV program, will the U.S. government pay for my airfare to the United States, help me find housing and employment, and/or provide healthcare or any subsidies until I am fully settled?
No. The U.S. government will not provide any of these services to you if you receive a visa through the DV program. If you are selected to apply for a DV, you must demonstrate that you will not become a public charge in the United States before being issued a visa. This evidence may be in the form of a combination of your personal assets, an Affidavit of Support (Form I-134) submitted by a relative or friend residing in the United States, an offer of employment from an employer in the United States, or other evidence.
Стало:
39. If I receive a visa through the DV program, will the U.S. government pay for my airfare to the United States, help me find housing and employment, and/or provide healthcare or any subsidies until I am fully settled?
No. The U.S. government will not provide any of these services to you if you receive a visa through the DV program. If you are selected to apply for a DV, you must demonstrate that you will not become a public charge in the United States before being issued a visa. If you are selected and submit a diversity visa application, you should familiarize yourself with the Department of State’s public guidance on how public charge is assessed and what evidence can be provided to demonstrate that you are not likely to become a public charge.
Остальные изменения связаны с названием розыгрыша DV-2020/DV-2021 и изменением дат периода приёма заявок и даты начала возможности проверить статус заявки.
Так что все прошлогодние темы, касающиеся заполнения заявки, актуальны и для DV-2021.