Need Advice: DV2025 Winner with an Omission in Initial Lottery Entry

[kemaltutkun 0]

Hello everyone,

I am a DV2025 winner and need advice regarding a mistake I made during the lottery application process.

Here’s my situation: My spouse has a son from a previous marriage (my stepson). While completing the initial Diversity Visa lottery entry, I mistakenly did not include him in the application. At the time, I thought only family members planning to immigrate with me needed to be listed.

I have since realized this was a significant error, and I corrected it in my DS-260 form, where my stepson is now properly listed. However, I am very concerned that this oversight in the initial application may cause problems during the interview and potentially result in a denial of my visa.

Has anyone here experienced a similar situation or come across cases like this? How should I approach this issue during the interview?


Thank you in advance for your advice and insights!

[Dashinka 24,757]

Corrections like this are common at the interview stage, and if the CO brings it up, just explain that you mis-understood the purpose of the original application like you stated above.  The main point is that you corrected your error before you actually applied for an immigration benefit (i.e. a DV1 visa).

 

Good Luck!

Edited January 16 by Dashinka

[kemaltutkun 0]

I understand that my case is now at the discretion of the CO. I plan to explain the situation honestly during the interview. I am fully aware that there is no way to undo the mistake I made, but I still want to try my chance.