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Glad that's over! Had a successful interview in Montreal this morning. When I return home if anyone wants a more detailed description I can write one. But the highlights are (some of these only apply to the Montreal US consulate):
- Someone called me yesterday from the Consulate asking for my DS-260 Confirmation barcode number. Was't expecting that since no one on the boards had mentioned it. I had to hurry back to my hotel room and send them an email with it. Maybe keep a copy of the number with you in case you also get a call.
- Got there at 7:00AM for a 8:30AM interview. Was first in line, got in, wasn't on the first list they had printed, so a few of us had to go back outside to wait in the cold, windy Montreal morning! Then when they let us back in for the second round of list-checking, people barged in in front of me so I ended up #4. My advice would be to just come about 30 mins before your interview.
- The waiting is the longest part.
- In Montreal: when they tell you to go to window 14 (the cashier), make sure you go to 14B not 14A so you can skip to the front of the line. 14A is for people who have appointments for other things like passports, etc. When the cashier sees you in 14B holding the slip of paper to pay, she'll call you up.
- The interview: The CO was very friendly. She asked how old I was when I ended up in Canada. I said 6 months old and her demeanor changed, she laughed a bit got less serious, and said "oh, so you've been here for ages". She asked where I lived, I said Vancouver, and she joked a bit about the snow vs. rain that all west coast/east coast Canadians joke about. She then asked where I will be living in the US and if I have lived in any other countries.
She disappeared for a moment and headed into an office I could see in the background. I was worried for a bit since she was in there a good 10 minutes. But in the end I think she was just taking care of something else, because she came out with a stack of papers and gave them to someone sitting at a desk before returning to me and apologizing for the delay.
She then said everything's approved and gave me the "Welcome to the US" letter and my passport. I walked a few steps away before realizing hmm, shouldn't she be keeping my passport? I went and gave it back to her and she was very embarrassed and apologetic.
Glad this first part of the journey is all over! Now I'm going to go head out with some friends and get a giant piece of cheesecake!
Good luck to everyone waiting for the interviews. I hope it all works out for everyone.

Haven't even gotten my police clearance yet. I'm getting that this coming week and then my medical is on September 9th. I'm excited and looking forward to the interview!

If it says it researched the canadian database then you are fine. As the DV instructions for Canadian police records say: "Applicants may obtain a certificate of no conviction issued by any Canadian police service so long as it notes that Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) or the national criminal records repository was searched using the applicant's name and date of birth."

For vaccinations, you can contact the place where you will be doing your medical and they can tell you which vaccinations you need. For example, I emailed the doctor who will be doing my medical and he responded that for my age group I only need:
- TDAP
- MMR
- Varicella
- Influenza (only required if medical performed in October-February)

I did not have my immunization records from childhood so I got a Titer blood test done which showed I already have immunization for MMR and Varicella so I only needed to get TDAP.

But it is probably dependent on age group and country so you should contact the place you'll be doing your medical. KCC does not make your medical appointment. You have to make your appointment once you get notified of your interview date. In the "If you are selected" instructions they have a list of authorized doctors in your country who can do the immigration medical.

Very sorry to hear about your situation. As NigeriaorBust said, take care of yourself no matter what the outcome of your DV process.
Others may have more experience, but in my understanding they are more concerned about communicable (contagious) diseases, so liver cirrhosis (if not caused by Hepatitis) should not cause you to get rejected on its own. You may have to prove you can afford health insurance, or prove you can quickly get a job, with your skill set and education, that offers healthcare.
Also note that cirrhosis, if caught early enough, can be managed with lifestyle changes, i.e. stop all alcohol, low sodium diet, some medication. Hopefully the doctor gave you all this information and more.

I just quickly googled and found this page ( http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/security/police-cert/central-south-amer/british-virgin-islands.asp ). Even though it is for immigrating to Canada, it does explain how to get a police certificate from the British Virgin Islands. So maybe you can call or email the BVI police to confirm that you can do it by mail or at least confirm what the procedure is.
If you live outside the British Virgin Islands
You may apply by mail, in person or someone may apply on your behalf. The police clearance will be mailed to you or given in person.
You must include:
certified copies of the first five pages of your passport
a full set of fingerprints taken by a recognized police authority
an addressed envelope to have the clearance mailed to you
the applicable fees

I just quickly googled and found this page ( http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/security/police-cert/central-south-amer/british-virgin-islands.asp ). Even though it is for immigrating to Canada, it does explain how to get a police certificate from the British Virgin Islands. So maybe you can call or email the BVI police to confirm that you can do it by mail or at least confirm what the procedure is.
If you live outside the British Virgin Islands
You may apply by mail, in person or someone may apply on your behalf. The police clearance will be mailed to you or given in person.
You must include:
certified copies of the first five pages of your passport
a full set of fingerprints taken by a recognized police authority
an addressed envelope to have the clearance mailed to you
the applicable fees

I wanted to put this issue to rest since there is still doubt with some people. I sent an email to an immigration lawyer I used when I lived in the US, and with which I had a phone consult a couple weeks ago when I was first selected for additional processing.
My question:
"If you remember, I've been selected for further processing in DV-2015. I am filling out form DS-260 and am wondering about this question:

Do you seek to enter the United States for the purpose of performing skilled or unskilled labor but have not yet been certified by the Secretary of Labor?

My feeling is that this question does not apply to DV cases since its not an employment-based visa. So how should I answer the question, with a "yes" or "no" or is either answer correct?"
His answer:
"You are correct. You would answer NO to this question because it is related to EMPLOYMENT based immigration, which has nothing to do with you because you are immigrating based on the diversity visa."

But it is up to each of you to decide how to answer the question for yourselves.

My understanding (I may be wrong) is that there are three types of workers:
Skilled: tradespeople or jobs that require vocational training or an apprenticeship.
Professional: usually jobs that require an undergraduate degree or equivalent work experience.
Unskilled: everything else.
So if you are a professional you can safely answer 'no'. If you fall under the other two categories, then I'm not sure how best to answer that question.

Get the address of the hotel you intend to stay in when you first arrive in the US and use that address. If you intend to stay with relatives, even if it is only temporarily, use their address.
You can update your address at the interview or when you arrive in the US if, between now and your interview, you decide to stay elsewhere.
But you can't just put a state/city/zip for your permanent address without a street name and number.

Google some options for renting a mail box or for a mail forwarding service. That will get you a US address you can have your green card sent to.
And then, pick a hotel you will be staying at when you first arrive in the US. That will be your address. If you need to change it, you can update this address either at the interview or when you arrive at the border to enter the US.
Once you are in the US and find a permanent place to stay (apartment, house, etc.), or any time you move, you have to notify the government of your new address: http://www.uscis.gov/addresschange

Google some options for renting a mail box or for a mail forwarding service. That will get you a US address you can have your green card sent to.
And then, pick a hotel you will be staying at when you first arrive in the US. That will be your address. If you need to change it, you can update this address either at the interview or when you arrive at the border to enter the US.
Once you are in the US and find a permanent place to stay (apartment, house, etc.), or any time you move, you have to notify the government of your new address: http://www.uscis.gov/addresschange