DV lottery Winner interview denied

[2big 0]

Hello Folks,

I just got a call from home that a friend of mine has been denied visa from wining a DV lottery. Here is the story,him and his wife applied for the DV lottery and won the lottery and on the process had a kid which they added later (no problem). During the interview, questions were asked to the wife, husband and their response in one question was different - that is when did your wife go into labor for the baby to be born. The man gave a different time and the wife gave a different answer - This is where the interviewer stated that they could not determine their relationship and for that denied them visa. These couples are happily married and with one kid. There is no false alarm in the marriage. Just that the dude response on the question asked was different. Can they appeal for this case to be re-opened or use a lawyer - Please what can be done to have this case re-opened. The visa fees have been collected and they don't mind paying again

Any advise will be appreciated

Thank you

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

The man doesn't remember when his own kid was born?

[LionessDeon 2,060]

Going into labor and actually giving birth can be days apart...

[2big 0]

The man doesn't remember when his own kid was born?

Time of going into labor - he remembers when he was born

Going into labor and actually giving birth can be days apart...

Time of going into labor - he remembers when he was born

Can they appeal and if yes - how?

[JohnR! 5,495]

Time of going into labor - he remembers when he was born

Time of going into labor - he remembers when he was born

Can they appeal and if yes - how?

I am sure they can appeal but I doubt it will make a difference. I also believe your friend did not tell you the whole story - it is just to plain simple. I suspect there is more to the interview he is not telling you about.

[SusieQQQ 11,586]

There is no appeal in DV cases.

This story of the interview sounds odd to me. I'm sure there is more to the story than you have been told...the CO clearly suspects attempted visa fraud of some sort.

[2big 0]

There is no appeal in DV cases.

This story of the interview sounds odd to me. I'm sure there is more to the story than you have been told...the CO clearly suspects attempted visa fraud of some sort.

Well, i don't really know the full story but i was there in their marriage. There is no fraud in the marriage.

[SusieQQQ 11,586]

Well, i don't really know the full story but i was there in their marriage. There is no fraud in the marriage.

There was clearly something the CO was suspicious about that they could not allay. Regardless, there is no appeal for DV cases.

[Buckyball 22]

Were the married before the eDV application or got married after she won?

[Avery Cates 1,141]

Better luck next time.

[Boiler 45,672]

Would be interesting to know what happened, if you find out do update us.

[NigeriaorBust 4,087]

Unfortunately there is no time even if you could appeal. All visas for the current year must be issued before the end of the coming month. The only hope which would be a total long shot for Lagos is to call and ask for the supervisor to review the decision. There also is no next chance as Nigeria is no longer a country that plays the lottery. It is a shame that all the fees / medicals are for nothing.

[EOC 440]

According to Lagos Consulate, there is no appeal for DV visas, the CO decision is FINAL. And the printer won't even allow them print any DV visa after September 30th. Your friend's experience is so sad. Nigerians no longer qualify for DV lottery again.