Ghanaian Woman Wins US Lottery, Gets Denied Visa for Concealing Details About Her Two Kids

A Ghanaian woman has shared her heartbreaking experience after being denied a US visa despite winning the Diversity Visa Lottery. In a video posted on @kwakuasamoahtv’s TikTok page, the woman, who chose to stay anonymous, explained that her visa was refused during her interview at the US Embassy on March 10, 2025.

According to her, the trouble began when the visa officer asked if she had children. She admitted to having two kids, which contradicted her initial lottery application where she had claimed to be single with no children. The officer questioned why she failed to disclose her family details earlier but only updated them during the DS-260 form submission — a critical step for DV Lottery winners.

She confessed she omitted the information initially to avoid stricter scrutiny, explaining that applying as a single applicant seemed easier. However, the inconsistency led to her visa being denied.

The video has since gathered over 2,000 likes and 300 comments, sparking debates online. Some commenters sympathized, while others pointed out the seriousness of inconsistencies in immigration applications.

Meanwhile, others shared their own concerns and sought advice about marital status changes after applying for the lottery. A man had earlier encouraged Ghanaians to apply for the Diversity Visa Lottery, emphasizing that a passport is not mandatory at the initial application stage.

Source: Yen.com