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 20, 2019 at 16:53
Hi Brit I’m Dv2019 winner ..my case is EU273xx and I send the documents on 30 Aprill and they send me an email on 2 May. I send them another email if they are satisfied on 2 June and they send me the same email. Do I have to send another email if they are satisfied to get a specific answer, because i didn’t receive the 2NL yet. Please give me an advise. Thanks!
June 20, 2019 at 18:33
So – what email did they send to you???? Am I supposed to guess?
June 20, 2019 at 19:27
An automatic reply that they are processing the documents
June 20, 2019 at 20:25
So – pretty obviously an “automatic reply” is meaningless.
June 20, 2019 at 20:28
This emai ” 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. Interviews are scheduled numerically based on case numbers that have completed processing……” even when I send if they are satisfied, they send thus email again…what do I do?
June 20, 2019 at 22:12
This email is the answer meaning they are satisfied. No need to keep asking them. Now wait for your 2NL.
June 20, 2019 at 21:13
What do l do now?
June 20, 2019 at 23:51
Ask KCC if they are satisfied with the documents you have sent them.
June 20, 2019 at 22:47
Hi BSimon
After entering with Diversity Visa which normally has 6month validity. Can someone Travel outside the USA and come after the six months validity and before getting the real card (GC)
June 20, 2019 at 23:54
Yes
June 21, 2019 at 07:06
Hello British my case number is Eu 26k Albania confirmation from Kcc that the decals are ok I have taken on May 8th and I still do not have an inervist date thank you …
June 21, 2019 at 13:43
OK – patience.
June 21, 2019 at 08:20
Hi brit ?
Please can u answer me,
I am from Albania, cn 251**
I received confirmation on 10 may
And my friend 262** to
We not get 2nl…and I asked many people from Albania and not have 2nl.. please you know one informacion about it
Thanks
( Sorry for my English)
June 21, 2019 at 13:46
You were too late to be scheduled in May, so it is normal. 2NL later this month most likely.
June 21, 2019 at 09:05
Hi brit logicaly if you send documnts and they tell you:
Kcc has receved your documents and currently processing…
That meen that they receved them so why they keep teling me on phone they didnt receved them even after 3 time i send them from 15 may, 3 june and 9 june whats the probleme ? I am realy frustrated
June 21, 2019 at 10:53
AF44*****
When u call to enquire, did they ask for your case no, name and date of birth to check? Coz if these information are given to them they will check n tell u the status of your process.
Secondly when sending your document did u use your case number as the subject? For e.g 2019AF00044****?
June 21, 2019 at 11:06
Hi Brit
Please don’t vex
This is exactly the same for my case
When sending the documents,i used my case number2019AF42*** as my subject plus name, preference Category, foreign State Cheargeability and post.Was that correct?
June 21, 2019 at 11:09
And I did not include the three zeros like this2019AF000*****
June 21, 2019 at 11:49
Kadija i do include 000 and same problem its dosnt matter , but i dont know why they dont receve the documents
June 21, 2019 at 11:27
Blessing I did everything in the correct way she asked me for cn full namr and bird day and she just told me to resend its a joke i think I lost to much time thinking that my documrnts are processing
June 21, 2019 at 12:25
Do you send the documents with the e-mail account, which is registered with your DV application?
June 21, 2019 at 13:11
Yea. That could be another problem again using different email . AF44**** what country are u from. Wished I could able to talk to u
June 21, 2019 at 13:12
Yes the same
June 21, 2019 at 14:03
You have to check the following.
Are you sending to the correct address?
Is your case number accurately listed in the subject line?
Are your documents complete?
Check properly – your Green Card depends on this.
June 21, 2019 at 14:59
Hi brit i just call them they say” my documents are receved and on processenext step you will receve the interview email ”
So no confirmation for the document email ? Or directly i receve the interview email ?
June 21, 2019 at 15:06
Just wait now. September interview.
June 21, 2019 at 11:02
Hi brit. To enter ESC we must notify the KCC.thanks
June 21, 2019 at 14:08
No.
June 21, 2019 at 11:44
Dear BritSimon!! I’ve got a question but maybe a silly and repeated question. I cannot see whether the KCC sent me for further documents or not. Because I have lost my yahoo account which I provided during my initial application. My case number is about 2019AS00012XXX and it have been current. How should I do with that problem? I try to contact KCC but seemingly didn’t get any specific answer. If I need to send further documents, can I use other email to send to KCC instead?
Best Regard
Chandara Ven
June 21, 2019 at 14:11
Send the documents from the other email address.
June 21, 2019 at 12:39
Hi Brit, I have received the 2nd lettre notification since May 24th for mid-July interview but so far my visa status still remain to in transit, CN#2019AF45xxx (Country Madagascar)
Is it normal ?
Thanks!
June 21, 2019 at 14:14
Yes, relax.
June 21, 2019 at 14:45
Thanks
June 21, 2019 at 12:53
Hi brit,
My case # is AF31*** I received the confirmation letter that KCC has received my documents since May 15 until now they have not sent the 2NL to me.
1. What happened?
2. Do I have to call them?
June 21, 2019 at 14:15
1. You didn’t read the article above.
2. No.
June 22, 2019 at 02:04
Hi Simon,
I just received the following email from KCC:
“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. Interviews are scheduled numerically based on case numbers that have completed processing. Interviews for the DV 2019 program will begin in October 2018 and conclude on September 30, 2019. Please refer to the visa bulletin at http://www.travel.state.gov to locate the current numbers being processed. This bulletin is updated after the 15th day of each month. Once an interview date has been scheduled, you will receive notification via email to check http://www.dvlottery.state.gov.”
Is this the email that confirm that my case is ready for scheduling and I just have to wait for that email for the date/time of the interview?
Any chance this will be for August interview or most likely September?
Thank You
Nabil
June 22, 2019 at 14:16
September.
June 22, 2019 at 05:38
Hi Brit,
Thank you so much for the good work you are doing , my wife is from ivory coast and I’m from Ghana and she only speak french while i speak both french and English ,during the interview time please will I need interpreter for her ?she is the winner and our interview will be held in Accra.
Thanks.
June 22, 2019 at 14:26
You can interpret for her.
June 22, 2019 at 07:02
hi mr.Brit if a country fulfills a quota of 7% is there a chance that we do not have an interview date or doesen’t matter even though we have the confirmation of documents from KCCis there be something we do not expect that we risk interviews. thank you !
June 22, 2019 at 14:35
KCC control the release of numbers so that the 7% limit is not hit.
June 22, 2019 at 12:25
Brit, for example it is possible when a country fill their quota for 7% and now we are at risk about having a interview date when we know that we are all Current at the moment and waiting for 2Nl ?…do you understand me , thank you!
June 22, 2019 at 14:52
I do not understand exactly, so if we go beyond 7% in the country, then it may happen that we do not call for the interview even if we have confirmed documents from KCC , thank you !
June 22, 2019 at 14:56
There is no country that will hit the 7% so RELAX!!!!!
June 22, 2019 at 15:12
thank you for the answer Dr.Brit , ??
June 22, 2019 at 20:08
Dear Brit.
Is Afidavit of support needed from your host in the USA during the interview processing?
CN Af46*20
June 22, 2019 at 21:44
Please read the FAQ.
June 24, 2019 at 19:06
I have read but do not see this particular heading about afidavit of suppport. Please help so I can notify my sponsor.
June 25, 2019 at 00:46
https://britsimonsays.com/all-about-public-charge-affidavit-of-support-i-134/
June 25, 2019 at 10:20
Thanks
June 24, 2019 at 10:49
Hi Brit
My case number is 39*** I have send my documents since 24th May but didn’t receive the email confirming the interview date yet. I’m kinda freaking out because I’m not sure if they did receive my documents or no. When I submitted my documents I have received the automatic email ‘The Kentucky Consular Center (KCC) has received your email and is currently processing your documents…’ later when I have emailed the KCC asking if they are satisfied with the received documents they have send an email suggesting to re-submit the documents. During this whole month I kept ending my documents and every time I have received the automatic email ‘The Kentucky Consular Center (KCC) has received your email and is currently processing your documents…’ but whenever I have emailed the KCC asking if everything is OK with my documents, they kept asking me to re-submit my documents. I’m kinda confused and I don’t have any other way to reach them except email how do I make sure they checking my documents.
June 24, 2019 at 13:41
It sounds like you are not sending the documents correctly. Forward one of the emails you sent with the documents to me so I can see how you are sending and what you are sending. britsimon3 at gmail.
June 24, 2019 at 13:27
hello brit i.ve ask KCC via email if they were satisfied with my documents they reply
In order to continue processing your case, you must re-submit electronic copies of the…..
what shall i do please help
Thanks
June 24, 2019 at 13:35
Do what they say!
June 24, 2019 at 13:48
asking me to submit documents again
my case no 2019AS127**
June 25, 2019 at 11:43
Yes resubmit immediately
June 24, 2019 at 13:41
Dear Brit, I hope that you are doing well,
My question is,
I got the the email for uploading the documents on 1st of April 2019
I uploaded documents 2nd of May 2019 (Me+Wife)
(at that time my wife was pregnant and she delivered my baby 5th of May 2019 )
then I requested to KCC to update my DS 260 and it had unlocked after few days. However they have asked me to send all documents (Me+Wife+baby) again. so I uploaded the documents 04th of June 2019.
KCC informed that the document received by email.
So I am waiting my 2NL.
What is your opinion?
When will be sent my 2NL?
Should I call them end of June?
June 24, 2019 at 13:56
You can check that they are satisfied. You can only get a September interview now, 2NL next month.
June 24, 2019 at 14:50
Mr. Simon
Cn : 2019AS12+++
Waiting for 2 nl. In the Year 2005 , i was overstayed for 60 days. But my wife is the principal applicant. Is it problem at the interview?
Best rgds Mr simon…I need reasonable answer
June 25, 2019 at 00:24
No problem.
June 24, 2019 at 18:25
Hi Sir
Iam from Afghanistan and my case number is 2020AS000139xx and I have been submitted my ds 260 form so
1)when did kcc will email to me for my documents
1)Is there any chance to get interview with this my high case number
June 25, 2019 at 00:35
1. A long time. Certainly not in 2019.
2. It is too early to know.
June 24, 2019 at 18:37
Hi sir
What is mean of current in visa bullatin in dv lottery
June 25, 2019 at 00:35
Please read the FAQ
June 24, 2019 at 20:48
Sir,
Will the new 2nl send to the end of month or not?
June 25, 2019 at 00:52
Read above.
June 24, 2019 at 20:51
Hi ? Mr Brit
Thank for your help
I’ve already sent all my documents and also get there ok until 16th May, answer like this « Records indicate … » But when I check my statut in CEAC it still stays « at NVC » . My question is if it must change and make transit or ? I’m confuse because I hear someone say it must be in transit after the ok of kcc
Is it necessary to write the embassy where I’ll be interviewed to ask or ?
June 25, 2019 at 00:52
records indicate WHAT????
June 25, 2019 at 10:26
Dear Brit,
I also want to check my status through CEACH but I am not getting any information, may be I don’t know how to go about it but let me ex plain what I did.
1, i wrote my case number ignoring the leading zeros
2, I copy the code (e.gMTL…..) and paste it in the box below and then I submit.
After a while nothing pops up.
In the first place is that the correct code that am using? Please explain the process to me so I can check.
Thanks
June 25, 2019 at 19:41
Your description sounds ok. I suspect you have a pop up blocker turned on in the browser.
June 24, 2019 at 22:15
Hello Bsimons, thanks for the wonderful job you are doing, I will like to qstn you about 2nl within a specific region (AF in particular), what can explain that higher case numbers receive 2nl before relatively lower CN within the same region ? Whereas all documents have been sent and ready for scheduling msg has been received on time (ie a good # of weeks b4 the scheduling period)
June 25, 2019 at 00:55
Some people sent their documents earlier than others. It is normal.
June 25, 2019 at 06:17
Hi ? Mr Brit
Thank for your help
I’ve already sent all my documents and also get there ok until 16th May, answer like this
«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. Interviews are scheduled numerically based on case numbers that have completed processing. Interviews for the DV 2019 program will begin in October 2018 and conclude on September 30, 2019. Please refer to the visa bulletin at http://www.travel.state.gov to locate the current numbers being processed. This bulletin is updated after the 15th day of each month. Once an interview date has been scheduled, you will receive notification via email to check http://www.dvlottery.state.gov. »
But when I check my statut in CEAC it still stays « at NVC » . My question is if it must change and make transit or ? I’m confuse because I hear someone say it must be in transit after the ok of kcc
Is it necessary to write the embassy where I’ll be interviewed to ask or ?
June 25, 2019 at 19:37
AFTER they send the 2NL it will show in transit. Relax.
June 25, 2019 at 21:00
Thank you again Mr Brit that’s kind of you.
Stay blessed bro
June 25, 2019 at 11:10
Hello brit after received this Mail from the kcc”
Your case number is now current for interview processing. Once the interview date has been scheduled, you will receive notification via email to check http://www.dvlottery.state.gov. If you need to make changes to your DS-260 you should contact the consular section where you will be interviewed, or bring the information about your changes to your interview appointment. Because your case is ready to be scheduled, KCC can no longer unlock your application”
By mistake i sent again my documents,
My question is:because i have sent again the document to the kcc, if that can be an issue on my case?
Thanks you in advance
June 25, 2019 at 19:43
No problem, you will get the 2NL in the next week.
June 25, 2019 at 13:37
Hi brit after my interview i was placed under administrative processing for some time now
I called them today and they said i should come and collect it on friday but am scared because when i track it still it shows administrative processing
June 25, 2019 at 19:50
OK. So what do you want me to say?
June 25, 2019 at 17:49
Hi brit I’m winner of 2019af00039*** I was sending a documents last time ago but I do not receive message from Kcc .what can I do Mr brit
June 25, 2019 at 20:04
Contact KCC to see if they are satisfied with your documents.
June 26, 2019 at 06:33
Mr.brit
How many times they send 2nl to the winners within 2 weeks period ?
Or they send it every day after 15th of the month ?
June 26, 2019 at 17:36
Two large batches generally.
June 26, 2019 at 09:07
HI Britsimon
My case number is AF00043xxx….
I send my document on the 15 and 20 of May 2019 and on the 3 of June I receive an email from KCC to submit my document, which I did the same day… I call KCC in May and they told me that they have my document.. but up to now I have not yet receive the ready for scheduled email..
what do you think, should I check with them all should I wait…
June 26, 2019 at 17:42
Check in 1 week.
June 28, 2019 at 16:16
Hi Britsimon
case number AF00043xxx
I got the ready for scheduled email yesterday June 27, 2019.
thank you
June 28, 2019 at 16:26
Great.
June 26, 2019 at 18:07
Sir,
2nl are sent on between Monday-Friday or also on Saturday-Sunday?
June 26, 2019 at 18:21
Monday-Friday
June 26, 2019 at 18:09
Your case number is now current for interview processing. Once the interview date has been schedule .you will receive notification via email to check http://www.dvlottery.state.gov. If you need to make changes to your DS-260 you should contact the consular section where you will be interviewed, or bring the information about……….
hello Mr Brit cn af318 ** I received ok kcc since May 7, and after writing them I received this email since June 17, but I still have not got my 2nl, what can you do me to advise? thank you for your effort sincerely
June 26, 2019 at 18:21
Exercise some patience.
July 5, 2019 at 14:08
Merci beaucoup Brit 2nl reçu pour une interview en Août le 20
June 26, 2019 at 21:20
My wife play with her real name at the internet cafe but the entry was done wrongfully and her name was change from her original sun name.
For example her name is watts and was change to Oretha can I put in her rightful information which is her right name.
June 26, 2019 at 21:22
Yes, she should put the accurate name.
June 27, 2019 at 09:47
Hi Brit,
One of friends Case no is 2019AS0007xxx. She has submitted DS260 & KCC asked the scan copies of the documents. But still she didn’t send. She will send that within 01st week of July.
Is there any chance to get Visa to her before 01st of October?
Please advice
Thanks
June 27, 2019 at 11:35
Hello sehan dilruksha , are you from sri lanka ? Im also sri lanka
June 27, 2019 at 14:27
It might be possible.
June 27, 2019 at 10:39
Dear mr.birt
My brother interview was 24 jun
Every thing was good
The counel saig congratulation you had the visa
Now i checked the status
Its AP
So is it normal or what?
Any one had same situation
June 27, 2019 at 11:21
Same Here Monnnny,
It Happened to me too. i don’t know why. Lets see what Mr. Simon says. Surely he knows why.
June 27, 2019 at 14:30
Normal. Patience.
June 27, 2019 at 11:18
Hi Britsimon,
My Interview was last week on June 19, and it was really good. I had all the required documents with me. The CO told me that he has approved my visa and handed me a Yellow and White papers. He told me i should pay an Immigration fee before travelling to the US and that my Visa will arrive after a week. But when I checked the CEAC Site, it says that My case is on Administrative processing. I’m really confused. Please Help.
June 27, 2019 at 14:34
This is why I ask people to read the FAQ.
https://britsimonsays.com/faq/interview-went-well-now-ceac-shows-ap-happening/
June 27, 2019 at 11:34
Happened to me too monnnny,
Its says AP Since Yesterday.
June 27, 2019 at 14:35
FAQ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
https://britsimonsays.com/faq/interview-went-well-now-ceac-shows-ap-happening/
June 27, 2019 at 20:21
Hello,
I would like to share some information that I receive today.
My CN: 2019EU30xxx
Documents validation: May 21st
I called KCC today and she told me that I should receive my 2nls tomorrow or next week for August interview.
So patience ?
I would like to thank you Simon for your very useful blog and for your time.
June 28, 2019 at 06:54
But how next week because 2nls are sent until the end of month?
June 28, 2019 at 13:14
Next week Monday
June 28, 2019 at 06:12
Hi Simon
finally i received my VISA yesterday, in case still I’m not ready to stay in the U.S since i need to look for schools for my kids & many other things. I’m thinking to travel within 2 months for landing, so how long i have to stay after landing till i receive the green card then to exit from the US?
also, how many months i can stay outside USA after receiving the green card?
appreciating your valuable advice
June 28, 2019 at 13:41
You must stay a minimum of 5 minutes.
The FAQ has an article about how long you can stay outside. Please read that.
June 28, 2019 at 16:27
Update! 2NL notification just received. Altough, the 2NL itself is not available yet on the website. I do know that , as Brit said, this is somehow normal, so I have to wait to see the actual 2NL.
Anyway, 2NL notification received!
AF39***
June 28, 2019 at 16:32
Ok, now the 2NL itself is available! Finally…
June 28, 2019 at 18:03
LOL – the 5 minutes of waiting were terrible huh…
June 28, 2019 at 16:41
Just got my 2NLs for the middle of August. Case number EU14… Documents approved on 3 of May
June 28, 2019 at 16:44
Just got my 2nls .Interview Mid August .Case number 2019af29xxx Cameroon.
June 28, 2019 at 17:32
Congrats, got my too from cameroon
July 5, 2019 at 11:51
Got my 2NL too for appointement at the end of August in Cameroon, case number 31xxxx!
Good luck to us
June 28, 2019 at 17:02
Got it…2019AS145xx, mid August
June 28, 2019 at 17:23
Just got my 2NL, EU 274xx, got doc confirmation 15may.
Interview begining of August!
June 28, 2019 at 17:37
Good my 2nl too, afr35k, interview mid August
June 28, 2019 at 17:44
hey Simon , i was selected , but i did receive my beneficiary ID so that i can complete my DS260 form , my question is , how can i get it ?
June 28, 2019 at 18:06
I don’t know what beneficiary ID you are talking about. Explain.
June 28, 2019 at 17:46
Thanks you brit
i have just received my 2NL for August interview
Thanks you so much
June 28, 2019 at 17:46
second , when you are completing ds260 form , do you send original copies to KCC ?
June 28, 2019 at 18:06
No. They will ask you to send documents later.
June 28, 2019 at 18:46
Hello brit I just have one question the kcc receive my document everything was ok on 30 may so I didn’t receive my 2ln2 for August today my case number is 2019AF39607 so is a possible to get interview and when please thanks u let me know best regards from Guinea conackry
June 28, 2019 at 17:52
Me I’ve got mine
Thank you Mr Brit
June 28, 2019 at 18:25
A friend of mine just got his 2NL for August interview.
Case number: 2018AF4179x
Country of chargeability: Cameroon.
Thanks Brits for your help.
June 28, 2019 at 18:35
wao! congrats to you all for getting your 2nl. we are now waiting for ours. CN2019AF00046*20