2NLs are starting to be sent for August interviews (DV2019). Please note – I am saying STARTING to be sent, some 2NLs will be sent right up until the end of the month.
This relates to DV2019, and does not concern DV2020 in any way.
Please also understand that 2NLs are only sent to cases which are current, had submitted their DS260 so that processing has been completed on that AND they have sent their documents some time ago. If someone only sent their documents in the last week or two, that was probably not in enough time to get on the list to be scheduled this month, and the interview will be held in a later month.
Some people previously got 2NL emails but then had to wait days or even a couple of weeks before the interview letter showed on the ESC page. Other people waited until the beginning of the following month to get their 2NLs and ESC page update. So – be patient, stay calm. Some physicians won’t schedule the medicals unless you have the 2NL in hand, BUT there is plenty of time before these interviews, no need to stress out!
VERY IMPORTANT. 2NLs will be sent during the remainder of the month. If you do not get yours today – no need to freak out, just wait. There is no need to ask me or anyone else about specific regions or countries, assume any country or region could have 2NLs as late as the last day of the month (last day in the USA, not where you live).
Also, you will not get the 2NL if you have not submitted your DS260 AND your documents to KCC AND your case number is current (lower than the VB number for your region). If ANY of those three things are not true you will not get the 2NL, and there is no need to ask me about that – it should be clear (especially as I have repeated this information many times before and a couple of times in this article).
The email itself has no useful information. It simply tells you to check the ESC site for the interview details. Some people that receive the email will find the ESC site is not ready, those people should try again after a few hours. Also, some people find the email itself goes to a trash or spam folder or somehow miss it. So – if you think you may have been scheduled but missed your email, you can check the ESC site, just in case. The 1NL (you have been selected letter) is replaced by a new letter which gives the appointment details. You log in to the ESC page with your original confirmation code (from when you entered the lottery.
June 17, 2019 at 14:37
I also got my 2nls mr.brti!!
Documents received email 31th may
AS105**
June 17, 2019 at 14:38
Thank you. I received today. 2019AF 45×81
June 18, 2019 at 07:25
Hello sir which country are you, I’m in Cameroon af35k, but hasn’t receive 2nl, documents was confirm since 8 may
June 18, 2019 at 11:26
@Nelson. I’m CMR too but interview in BNK.
June 20, 2019 at 17:14
Hello what do you understand by BNK ???
June 18, 2019 at 19:06
Wow that’s great bro, congrats
June 17, 2019 at 14:43
Hi Sir,
May I ask you did you receive the ok doc mail? Also country please..
Thank you
June 17, 2019 at 14:56
Documents sent on may 23rd.
Received confirmation on may 28th. 2NL today.
June 17, 2019 at 15:08
@sir pls did KCC ask u to submit ur documents or ur sent it on ur own
June 17, 2019 at 15:31
@Hannah. KCC asked me to submit on 19th April. I only got the complete documents on 23rd May.
June 17, 2019 at 16:06
Ok thanks ,now am relieved
June 17, 2019 at 14:48
Just got mine 😀 Thanks Simon! EU24xxx
June 17, 2019 at 15:08
As12xxx recvd 2NL for aug interview
June 17, 2019 at 15:19
Nothing for EU29XXX
June 17, 2019 at 15:36
When did you send your documents and have KCC confirmed they are satisfied? If so, when?
June 17, 2019 at 18:08
File has been approved 22 May by KCC
June 17, 2019 at 19:24
OK – so be patient and hopefully you will get a 2NL later this month.
June 17, 2019 at 15:20
Hello Brit, i have a concern: my documents were confirmed on May , 2nd and i have not get any appoitment interview yet.
June 17, 2019 at 15:37
Lack of patience. Read the article.
June 17, 2019 at 15:22
AF39xxx
Hi Brit
First thank you for all your help I really apprecied it
I just got the email resquesting me for documents today, I sent them right away then I called KCC after about if they are satisfied with my documents they told me that theygot them and they will send me an email after they proccessed my document
how much time does processing documents take normally ?
June 17, 2019 at 15:38
It varies, but you obviously cannot get an August interview, so you should set your expectation to wait 4 to 6 weeks from now.
June 17, 2019 at 15:28
Eu20***. 2nl received. Tnx mr Brit
June 17, 2019 at 15:29
Wish I had known you earlier .I was selected back in dv 2013, submitted my ds260 but i never knew that I was to follow it up I just kept waiting for their email for the interview which never came to be
June 17, 2019 at 15:40
Oh wow – that’s sad.
June 17, 2019 at 16:15
Hello Simon. I learned a lot from you about the DV procedure, and I read carefully what you wrote, just a little question for knowledge. if a person receives confirmation of these records on May 20, must she have her 2NL before those who have received their confirmations after it or it varies. thank you
June 17, 2019 at 16:27
Varies.
June 17, 2019 at 16:15
Mr brit.
my wide doesnt speak english well.
website says i need to bring an interpreter, I am principal applicant tho she is beneficiary.
How do i register the interpreter?
June 17, 2019 at 16:25
I don’t know. Check with the embassy.
June 17, 2019 at 16:27
EU25k .. nothing
My decuments confirm 17may
?
June 17, 2019 at 16:58
Just receve my 2nl for the mid of august . AS13xxx . Thank you britsimon
June 18, 2019 at 01:35
My friend, can you tell us when you sent your document and when they satisfied with it ( the dates)
June 19, 2019 at 15:53
Documents sent on April 17th and confirmed on May 5th
June 17, 2019 at 17:23
hii Brit.S there is EU2019258** nothing yet from Kcc , confirmed decuments from Kcc on 8 of May, so interviews are distributed only today and at the end of the month or every day we can expect any date, thank you ! .
June 17, 2019 at 19:21
They can pick the days and the number of batches. In the past it has been 2 large batches.
June 17, 2019 at 17:32
Thanks LeoEU for asking this, even i want to know.
June 17, 2019 at 18:07
Hello Mr. Brit
I got documents received email 2nd may and nothing yet
June 17, 2019 at 18:25
Hi Brit,
Got mine 2NL too, staright today into my mailbox!
Interview middle of August, next week my medicals in London.
Great time!
2019EU25xxx
Best Regards!
June 17, 2019 at 18:55
Helo Brit ,I just got a confirmation dat my documents are ok today after writing to them timelessly,pls wen cn the interview be?
June 17, 2019 at 19:31
September.
June 17, 2019 at 19:50
Ok thanks mr brit
June 17, 2019 at 19:51
Hello Brit ,think you very very very much for the detailed descriptions and instructions.Тoday I received 2nl luck and success at all.
Confirm documents on 22 may,EU 25***
🙂
June 18, 2019 at 09:57
Where are you from?
June 17, 2019 at 20:05
hello brit YOU KNOW MY STORY IN DV.SO CN 2019AF378.. I RECEIVE now AN EMAIL FROM KCC SAYING’ Records indicate you have submitted a complete and valid DS-260 application for each family member, and you have provided all required documentation to the Kentucky Consular Center. ….
1-are my documents OK?
2-CAN I BE SCHEDULED FOR SEPTEMBER?
3-IS IT A READY FROM KCC?
4-when they put me ready?
THANKS BROTHER
June 17, 2019 at 20:26
Honestly Brit goes through alot coz of people like you.
1 yes
2 yes
3 yes
4 wait
June 17, 2019 at 20:32
@Andy. Exactly.
June 17, 2019 at 22:14
Lol ?. I love this @Andy
June 17, 2019 at 20:51
Sir,
2 nls are sent everyday or exactly one day?
June 17, 2019 at 22:05
HI Sir BritSimon thenk you I also got my 2nls 35xxx .
Anyboy from ALGERIA ?
June 17, 2019 at 22:25
Yes me
June 18, 2019 at 00:28
Hi Ikram
Congratulations ; we are Algerians need Experience at the US Embassy
It is better for Algerians to communicate to know these experiences
for example
Is it still the sponsor’s request for Algerians, for example? I really do not have one
The day of the interview in 4 August
3 Family members .
Thank you for your response
June 18, 2019 at 01:11
I strongly suggest you get an I-134.
June 18, 2019 at 09:18
HI Sir Simon
I rely on God first and then the bank account $ 15,000. I have no sponsor what you think ? $ 15,000 is a good deal ?
June 18, 2019 at 16:14
Unless God is a US taxpayer and completes an I-134, you need to get a sponsor (I-134) because 15k is not enough for a family of 3.
June 18, 2019 at 14:03
Hi rachid i am from algeria to when did they request you the documents and when have you receve the ready for schudule plz?
I send mine on 3 june and didnt receve any email til now
June 18, 2019 at 22:35
Hi AF44xxx
Apr 19 at 8:57 PM
I Send documents without request
Apr 19 at 9:01 PM
Receive this
Automatic Reply from KCC DV Documents
The Kentucky Consular Center (KCC) has received your email and is currently processing your documents. This email address ………..
Apr 30 at 1:34 PM
Records indicate you have submitted a complete and valid DS-260 application for each family member, and you have provided all required documentation to the Kentucky Consular Center.
Jun 17 at 2:09 PM ( 2nls )
You have received this email notification to inform you that you have updates available at https://www.dvlottery.state.gov/ESC . Please log in using your confirmation number from your original application to complete further processing.
June 19, 2019 at 11:35
Thank you rachid i send my documents on 15 of may and get request for dpcuments 3 jun i send it imediatly and til know every time when i ask if they are satisfy they keep teling me that they are in processe
June 19, 2019 at 21:23
Hi AF44xxx
good luck
when you will be current ask them :
Dear Madam or Sir,
According to the visa bulletin, my case number is current for month ,however I have not yet received any notification to know the date of my interview, and there is no update on http://www.dvlottery.state.gov/esc so far.
Please let me know if my interview has been scheduled.
Thank you.
June 22, 2019 at 10:58
Rachid me 5 augest alger , can you send me your facebook plz
June 17, 2019 at 22:38
2NL received today! Yay!
Documents sent: 17Apr2019
OK email: 02May2019
CN: 2019AS12***
Embassy: Brussels
June 17, 2019 at 23:12
Thanks for everything
June 17, 2019 at 23:13
2019AF37… BRIT A LAST QUESTION NOW I KNOW THAT I WILL BE SCHEDULED FOR SEPTEMBER
1-we will receive 2nl between 15aout – to 31 aout OR 15 july to 30july ? AM CONFUSED.
2-HOW MANY DAYS APPROXIMATIVLY BETWEEN 2NL AND THE INTERVIEW?
June 17, 2019 at 23:22
Come on Kamimou. Read the article above and think.
June 17, 2019 at 23:26
HHHH ok brit I WILL THINK BROTHER GOOD NIGHT SWEET DREAMS
June 18, 2019 at 01:08
Lol, he does have a habit of drunk-commenting
June 18, 2019 at 01:10
🙂
June 18, 2019 at 08:41
Hi Brits
My DV process came to end,after nearly two years and then one year after being selected, I got to know this blog, a wonderful source of dv information. Today at 10 am the consular officer approved my diversity visa in the name Jesus I’am extremely happy. My Visa and all my dependents got approved ,no hard questions as I thought, Visa officer smiling and told us welcome to America. I want to take a time to particularly thank Britsimon,we should catch up and offer you a drink ??You deserve it.we ll be collecting our passports in 2 days and we ll be flying end of next week to Maryland.
God is good all the time
June 18, 2019 at 16:12
Congratulations!
June 18, 2019 at 11:36
Hey Brit
My wife is main applicant but she doesnt have any work experience for she has been raising our kids. But she has university degree. Can absence of job backgorind be a problem? I have university degree and work experience on tthe ther side though but will be taken into account?
June 18, 2019 at 16:56
It is ok if she has high school. No need for work experience
June 18, 2019 at 16:58
Yes status only changes to In Transit when you recieve your 2NL
June 18, 2019 at 19:09
No problem.
June 18, 2019 at 12:26
Hi, I have checked my case status, 2019AS122xx, it says it is at NVC. However I have received ready to schedule email (Records indicates that you have submitted a complete and valid ….) on the 12 June. Is this normal? Should I send email to enquire about the status or wait patiently? Thank you!
June 18, 2019 at 12:41
Hi Meng,
I got “Record indicate” email on 6th May.
I’m AS 145xx. Still no 2nl…
I guess we just have to wait.
June 18, 2019 at 14:52
Hi Hala,
Me too. AS 13xxx and still haven’t received 2nl. Documents sent on April 6th and confirmed on May 3rd. Still waiting.
June 18, 2019 at 16:14
Hi , I’m 2019AS103xx.
I sent documents required to KCC on 3rd May 2019 and got (Record indicate…) Email on 8th May 2019. I’m still no 2NL. Now waiting too.
June 18, 2019 at 13:50
If you did get the schedule email on 12 June you will get tour 2NL between 15th and 31st July for the September interview. Once you will bet it the CEAC message will change from at NVC to In Transit.
June 18, 2019 at 19:10
Normal. You were too late for scheduling in June, you will get a September interview.
June 18, 2019 at 16:25
2Nl received yesterday. Thank Brit
June 18, 2019 at 17:06
I have a question regarding the CEAC case status. When should it change to NVC? I received the “schedule” mail (Records indicate … complete and valid DS-260 … and you have provided all required documentation… ) at 9 June and my status is still at KCC.
June 18, 2019 at 19:53
That is normal. NVC is shown on the CEAC page.
June 19, 2019 at 12:53
Mm MJ
AFxx003,Hi Mr Brit, wishing you courage in all your efforts. I moved from my last residence to a new one but still in the same town.Don’t know if it can pose a problem or I need to write Kcc
June 19, 2019 at 14:16
No problem.
June 18, 2019 at 17:45
mr.Brit just another question , did interviewes depends now of Embasy capacity or about confirmation date of decuments from KCC , because i still didnt get nothing, together with on my friend about case EU252**&EU258** decuments confirmed from kcc on 5&8 of May , thnx !
June 18, 2019 at 19:45
If you read the article above you would see that there will be more 2NLs sent this month.
June 18, 2019 at 20:50
Hi birt.
Maybe you know about other date when 2nl share again . please
June 18, 2019 at 23:06
https://britsimonsays.com/dv2020-basic-questions/
June 18, 2019 at 21:13
Hi Brit,
I have already submitted DS260, Supporting Documents, and paid DV Fee also received the receipt already. I called KCC to ask them about my supporting documents but they told me that you don’t need to submitted the documents. They told me to call USCIS. Is that a right thing to do? Or what I have to do now? Any advice? Thank you so much.
June 18, 2019 at 23:13
My advice would be to learn what the heck you are doing!
I assume you are processing in the USA – adjustment of status – right? And I am assuming you are DV 2020. In that case – take a look at this link – https://forums.immigration.com/threads/dv-2020-aos-only.340762/
June 18, 2019 at 23:49
Hi Brit,
Thanks for your reply. I am DV2019AS00010XXX not DV2020. KCC said that Supporting Documents only for CP. USCIS told me to submit the I-485 even though I don’t have the 2NL yet. Now I am so confused. Or is there anything else that I can do? Thank you.
June 19, 2019 at 16:00
Oh wow. You are seriously messing up your chances. You need to learn what you are doing and take action now. You are running out of time – and you should already have submitted your I-485 package.
The link below is the DV2019 version of what I gave you.
https://forums.immigration.com/threads/dv-2019-aos-only.337772/
June 18, 2019 at 22:39
Is there anyone to help?
I need sponsor (I-134) PLZ
June 18, 2019 at 23:03
I believe nowadays will be harder to find someone who can be a sponsor than previously, because of the new rule:
https://www.uscis.gov/news/presidential-memorandum-enforcing-legal-responsibilities-sponsors-aliens?fbclid=IwAR0tep0ZtABff70bl0YllLrtFaKn6_er8eMNQ68yHIQBfHJ0YIWCEtSaRR8
I hope Simon Brit will write an article about this new memorandum and will explain for us how it could affect new immigrants.
June 18, 2019 at 23:29
It has no impact on DV cases since DV uses the I-134.
June 18, 2019 at 23:23
You cannot find a stranger as a sponsor – that is an excellent way to get refused at interview.
June 18, 2019 at 23:48
Hello boss please can you tell me if they start giving interviews in Africa for August ??like Guinea Conakry let me know please thanks u the case number is 396×7
June 18, 2019 at 23:53
Your number is meaningless without year and region.
June 19, 2019 at 01:57
Sir I send ds 260 form, KCC told me not to submit any further documents until after review. I am 2020 winner with case number around 39***, what information do you have for me?
June 19, 2019 at 05:32
Stop shooting off questions. You have a whole year to wait. Calm down, relax! Read the FAQ.
June 19, 2019 at 03:06
Sorry again the the case number is 2019xxx39607 the Question is if they start giving for Africa for interview for August thanks you and let me know country Guinea conackry
June 19, 2019 at 05:36
https://britsimonsays.com/dv2019-selectees-not-yet-interviewed-please-read-this/
June 19, 2019 at 05:00
Dear Brit & All,
Do you know any Asian region’s person who has been selected in previous years (DV 2018, DV 2017, DV 2016……..) with high case no. (greater than AS22000).
Please let me know Did he/she can get the DV Visa accordingly.?
My case no. is 2020AS00023xxx. I want to know is there any chance to get Visa for me.
Thank you very much
June 19, 2019 at 05:42
Again, as I have explained before – it has nothing to do with what happened before. You need to wait until we get selectee counts. I already explained that to you.
https://britsimonsays.com/dv2020-basic-questions/comment-page-2/#comment-186375
June 19, 2019 at 11:19
What will happen to the SEALED ENVELOP at the port of entry. Will the officer eventually give back our original document (B.certificates ….) that are in the envelop?
June 19, 2019 at 14:13
No. Those are kept. You were supposed to give them copies.
June 19, 2019 at 13:35
I’m scheduled for 12th of August but already booked my vacation in the us for the 24th. It’s likely my primary passport will not be back in time. Can I travel with ESTA and my secondary passport, since that stay is only temporary?
June 19, 2019 at 14:19
What a daft thing to do. Do NOT use the ESTA if the visa has been issued (but you don’t have the passport). I don’t know how long the passport will take to be returned. Discuss that with the CO at the interview.
June 19, 2019 at 14:27
I appreciate your timely reply.
Note that this vacation has been planed / booked last year and at that time I assumed I would not get an interview at all due to my high case number.
Do you think I would significantly decrease my chances if I reschedule the interview for early September? Or does even a scheduled consolate appointment exclude me from travelling with ESTA?
June 19, 2019 at 14:34
Do not reschedule your interview! If anything you would reschedule your holiday! You don’t risk a life changing opportunity for the sake a holiday.
You have not said which embassy. You could check how long they usually take to return passports.
June 19, 2019 at 15:35
Hi brit i send my documents 15 may and i was asked to submit on the 3 of JUNE resebmit and try to ask them if they are satisfay on 9 JUNE they sayyou have to resubmit and til know no confirmation or ready today I call them anf they say that they did’n receve them …
The agent told me to try to submit on the [email protected]
Is it logical ?
June 19, 2019 at 16:05
You can try that as well.
June 19, 2019 at 17:49
Hi Brit, do you have any idea what was the highest case number you have come across for DV2020 Asia region ?
June 19, 2019 at 18:18
Around 2020AS30XXX
June 19, 2019 at 18:38
taking your answer into consideration, what would be your impression for my case # 2020As20*** ? high ? low? just ok?
June 21, 2019 at 06:15
In the higher third Captain Obvious.
June 19, 2019 at 20:00
Hi Simon
I got approved for my Visa at the embassy ,however the status still showing last update June 17th “ready”.I supposed to pick my passport on Friday. Is this normal. When is it gonna show “issued”
June 19, 2019 at 20:06
If you get your visa on Friday, does it matter?
June 19, 2019 at 20:34
Hi Simon, I sent my documents on the 10/05/19 and I received an email on the 15/05/19 telling me my documents were okay and since then I haven’t receive any email for my interview. Pls I wish to ask if I can still have my interview in August. Am a Cameroonian and my case number is 2019AF32XXX
June 19, 2019 at 22:19
Possibly August.Be patient.
June 20, 2019 at 08:17
Hello Claris im also Cameroonians too case number Af35k, no interview yet,
June 20, 2019 at 08:25
Let’s just be patient and keeping trusting God.
June 21, 2019 at 03:28
Amen my sister
June 20, 2019 at 00:57
Hi brit
I wrote to the kcc asking if they are ok with my documents ,they replied Your case number is now current for interview processing. Do you think i Will get my 2NL this month for august interview?
Thanks you in advance
June 20, 2019 at 02:32
Yes.
June 20, 2019 at 03:07
Thanks you brit for your help
June 20, 2019 at 05:28
Hi Simon, I can’t believe after a boring year++ of patience, i finally got the 2nl (for August 5th)… My sadistic brain is already generating CAPTCHA codes to make feel sick !
June 20, 2019 at 14:27
LOL
June 20, 2019 at 15:14
hey whats your CN and when did you receive ready for scheduling mail please?
June 20, 2019 at 18:32
Congrats Hakim!
Please what is you country? And when did you receive the 2nl and the confirmation mail?
June 20, 2019 at 08:31
Dear Brit, my interview is next week in Kabul Afghanistan, the webpage for Afghanistan says do not bring applicants under 14 years of age to the interview, I tried to confirm that with the embassy but they have not responded, please let me know if you have any information about that or any suggestion for me to rely on that instruction or just ignore it and take all applicants with me. Thanks
June 20, 2019 at 14:33
Unless you can confirm that, take everyone.
June 20, 2019 at 08:36
Hi Mr. Simon,
My interview was today. 2019AF273**. And my Visa got approved! Thank you so much for the help. I really would’ve missed my chance if it wasn’t for your blog. Thank you so much once again.
June 20, 2019 at 14:33
Great!
June 20, 2019 at 16:54
Hi Abel! Which embassy ? did you provide I-34 or savings ? thanks
June 21, 2019 at 05:06
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. I-34 or savings are not required here. I just went to the interview with my credentials.
June 20, 2019 at 08:46
Waooh. Congratulations
June 20, 2019 at 09:19
Thanks?
June 20, 2019 at 11:07
Kadija
June 20,2019 at 11:01
Hi Brittany
My case number is 2019AF42xxx.I want to know if an interview date will be scheduled for me.If “yes” please tell me when likely
June 20, 2019 at 14:40
Have ou submitted documents, and have you checked they are satisfied? If so, when?
June 20, 2019 at 14:46
Yes I have submitted my doc and was automatically replied that they received and are processing since June 1st
June 20, 2019 at 14:47
But don’t know how to check if they are satisfied.Please help
June 20, 2019 at 18:20
Email them and ask.