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Interview Appointment Notification by Embassy to DV Winner, what can we learn from this?

 

Due to the lack of staff at the consular office, the risk of the corona epidemic and the long-term effects has hampered the visa process for immigrants has been slow since mid-2020 to 2021. The impact of which can be expected to continue in the future. This is because the work of the backlog in the embassy and consular office and the process of adding new applicants is challenging. Due to these various reasons, DV winners have been most affected. Because the process of this program has to be completed within a limited time frame, many DV 2021 winners are at risk of not getting a visa.

Following the Biden administration's rescission of the public charge rule, DV winners will no longer be required to fill out an I-134 or I-864 form on behalf of the sponsor, called an affidavit of support. This is a matter of great relief. However, DV winners still ask their sponsors to fill out Form I-134, which is not a bad, but it is not mandatory, according to an email sent by the embassy to DV winners. However, still some lawyers advise to DV winners to manage for the I-134 form from the Sponsor before your interview. So to be sure, you can ask to your sponsor for it.

In this post, the email sent by the embassy to the DV winner, whose interview was canceled and has now been rescheduled, is presented. From which you will get important information on various issues including documents to be prepared, rules to be followed, expenses incurred for the interview while visiting the embassy, and many more.


Interview appointment notification

Dear Diversity Visa Applicant,

An appointment for your Diversity visa interview has been scheduled on Tuesday, 22 June 2021, at the Consular Section of the U.S Embassy Kathmandu.  Please come at the time that has been given to you over the phone.

Before you come to the Embassy, please arrange the documents in the following order:

a)      Original and photocopy of Birth Certificate in English and Nepali of each intending family member to immigrate 

b)      Original and photocopy of Marriage/Divorce decree 

c)      Original and photocopy of Academic transcripts (+2) from the primary applicant 

d)      Original and photocopy of work experience from the primary applicant if applying through work experience 

e)      Two copies of 2”X 2” passport sized photograph of each family member that was taken within 6 months and has a white background. 

f)       Medical report of each applicant and family member 

g)      Original and Photocopy of Nepal Police Certificate except for minors below 16 of age.  

h)      Original and Photocopy of Police report from countries where any applicants have lived. Please refer to https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Visa-Reciprocity-and-Civil-Documents-by-Country.html for guidance 

 Other Documents: 

i)        Sponsor’s welcome letter 

j)        Current Tax return from the sponsor 

Fees: Non-refundable payment of $330 (NRS. 39, 600/-) per each applicant should be made at the consular cashier during your appointment day. Please note that the consular cashier cannot help with change. 

Please read the following information carefully.  Given conditions in Nepal, to protect the safety of both applicants and Embassy staff as much as possible, strict adherence to the following guidance is required.  If you do not follow these guidelines, you will not be allowed to enter the Embassy. 

At the Embassy: 

For the safety of applicants and Embassy staff, we will be taking measures to limit interaction and the exchange of items whenever possible. You must follow these rules, as well as all guidance given by Embassy security, at all times. 

Please do not show up more than 10 minutes early to your appointment.  It is essential that we do not have large groups in our waiting areas, so it is important that everyone arrive according to the appointed time. 

We are not able to store any bags or belongings.  Cell phones and other electronics are not allowed into the Embassy.  You must make arrangements so that you arrive at the Embassy with only your passport, money to pay the fee (if applicable), and any required documents listed above.  If you have electronics, bags, and wallets with you, you will not be allowed into the Embassy.  The Embassy will not store any personal items on your behalf.  Absolutely no exceptions will be made.  If you come with any additional items, your appointment will be canceled. 

Applicants must wear masks at all times.  No masks will be provided by the Embassy.  If you do not have a mask, you will not be allowed into the Embassy.  Absolutely no exceptions will be made.  

You will be expected to maintain social distancing (2 meters) while at the Embassy.  

After your interview: 

Passports will not be passed back from the Embassy.  All passports will be returned from the Nepal Investment Bank. Absolutely no exceptions will be made. 

Thank you for your understanding, and for following the above guidelines throughout this process. 

Please reach out right away to this email address (support-nepal@ustraveldocs.com) if you have further questions about your interview or circumstances. 

Sincerely, 

Consular Section 

U.S. Embassy 

Kathmandu, Nepal 

https://np.usembassy.gov/ 


I hope you enjoyed reading it and got many useful information. For more information, please watch the video, in which a DV2021 winner from Nepal has shared his experiences regarding the interview process at consular office of Kathmandu.

 

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