2NLs are starting to be sent for July interviews. Again, as has been the pattern for the last three months, these are earlier than normal, I expect we will see similar unusual process this month, so the 2NLs might be spread out over a few days, or even the next couple of weeks – I don’t know for sure. So – look out for the email – and check the ESC site.
Last month, some people 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. If your 2NL is delayed, it has nothing to do with President Trump and doesn’t mean aliens have invaded. Just relax and be patient. Some physicians won’t schedule the medicals unless you have the 2NL in hand, BUT these interviews are for JUNE, so there is plenty of time.
The other thing that happened last month was that some people did not get scheduled as they thought. Those people should find they have been assigned to July interviews. In the same way, it is possible that some embassies will not have capacity for the large number of cases to be scheduled this month – so some people will have a difficult wait until the end of the month.
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.
*** please for our willing scrapers – let’s get scraping (as we can then identify the cases that have been scheduled, and that tells us how many interviews are being scheduled per embassy/region ***
May 17, 2018 at 00:03
Hi Brit, I guessed my interview goes well but got AP immediately on CEAC. But you said it took one or two days to get updated. I mean, is that a worry thing? And I ask CO is that a denial and she said NO. And she said that my case needs Admin Processing, some paperwork to do.
May 17, 2018 at 00:08
Patience.
May 17, 2018 at 00:05
Thank you Mr Brit for your efforts
am a winner of last year draw (2018) and i had my interview last february then they contacted me asking for my host ID or passport and i sent it but my statuts on CEAC still ready from 23 of march.
my question is : is there any chance to get my visa ?
Thank you
May 17, 2018 at 00:09
Yes, there is still some chance. Be patient.
May 17, 2018 at 00:25
Dear Brit,
Is it accepted to get the police clearance from the embassy of a country in a different country than the interview one?
Let me do example to make it more clear!
My interview is in Qatar and I have to get a police clearance from embassy of germany , but for some circumstances I might get the clearance from german embassy in Kuwait.
So can I have the german police clearance from Kuwait (not the country of interview) and provide it to US embassy in Qatar (tge country of interview) during my interview?
Sorry for the long story
May 17, 2018 at 00:59
You follow the clear instructions on the country reciprocity page. EXactly that.
May 17, 2018 at 01:38
I’m asking in the point of view of the US embassy not the reciprocity country..
i.e: Will US embassy in Qatar accept the German police clearance issued from Germany Embassy in Kuwait, or the German police certificate must be issued from the Germany Embassy in Qatar (the country of interview)?
Sorry if I couldn’t deliver the point correctly!
May 17, 2018 at 02:42
You need to understand that I know what I am talking about. READ the reciprocity instruction and do exactly what it says.
May 17, 2018 at 03:22
Please give me the link to read what you mean.
Thanks
May 17, 2018 at 03:26
READ THE INSTRUCTIONS (link on your selected letter).
May 17, 2018 at 00:27
Thank you Mr. Brit got the info ..
I may get an August interview (AF348xx) but fingers crossed for July interview (if the embassy decide to accelerate and add more dates to handle the capacity) can they do that if they want?
But after all it’s only a month, I mean we waited for a whole year to get our number current ..
May 17, 2018 at 00:49
Hi Mr Brit,I would like to get advise from you some of my problem.when I fillDS260 I did not mention I was worked in dubai .because I leave almost 3yr and I though I can’t get Dubai police clearance of online.my interview date is july25.Is that problem for my interview or I need to take that police clearance ?Thanks
May 17, 2018 at 01:00
Take the police clearance!!!
May 19, 2018 at 15:55
Hi Su Myat,
You need to submit police clearance during interview (you still need to submit later if you cant provide immediately) to US embassy in Myanmar.
May 17, 2018 at 04:21
Hello Simon,
Thank you for your dedicated work.
I wanted to ask whether there was a possibility to request a different date for an interview if for example, I am overseas that day?
May 17, 2018 at 04:41
Yes, but there is risk introduced by doing that.
May 17, 2018 at 05:47
Will 2NL send to email according to case numbers or will all at same time?
May 17, 2018 at 06:00
Did you even read the article?
May 17, 2018 at 06:14
Gotta in first para now!!
May 17, 2018 at 08:33
hi brit i want to un lock ds 260. i opned ds 260 but i cant edit . what is the proplem. i didint send emil to kccdv .what is the first thing i do can i send email to kcc first or can i opne ds 260
May 17, 2018 at 14:58
Learn to use the FAQ
https://britsimonsays.com/faq/how-do-i-unlock-my-ds260/
May 17, 2018 at 09:41
Hi Brit, if you get not selected ( draw ) , is there a chance of getting selected ?.
May 17, 2018 at 16:12
In some years there is a small second draw (smaller set of selectees). IF that happens (which is unlikely) you can check in October.
May 17, 2018 at 10:22
In my 2nl, I am only given the interview details, and when I visit the link as instructed, there are needed documents in general, the site is the same as before. Should I check again later or I am doing something wrong?
May 17, 2018 at 14:14
Hi, where you are from? I live in Venezuela, but i do not have my 2NL yet. My NS is current
May 17, 2018 at 14:31
Europe
May 17, 2018 at 16:15
https://britsimonsays.com/prepare-dv-lottery-interview-2/
May 17, 2018 at 13:34
Hi Simon,
Thank you for all the efforts you make to provide us with these valuable information. I noticed from xarthisius that the total of issued visas(27028) + the ones ready(14110) = 41138, does this mean that we only have (50000 – 41138) = 8862 visas left?
Issued Refused AP Ready
Totals 27028 6639 4589 14110
May 17, 2018 at 16:29
No. Not all the ready cases will be approved.
May 17, 2018 at 14:20
Greetings Mr brit, thanks for your kind services.i just received my 2nl for July interviews but I have a problem. My name is not rightly spelled on the appointment letter but my name is correct on my entry form,ds260 comformition Pag and passport.please sir am scared . please reply me.
May 17, 2018 at 15:11
Hi, where you from? I do not have my 2NL yet.
May 17, 2018 at 16:33
That is normal. Relax and attend your interview.
May 17, 2018 at 14:30
Hi brut, i know you get nervous from this type of questions, sorry, but do u think that with my case number 2018AF46XXX IM SAFE? ?. IS THERE any chance? ??, thanx a lot my brother and sorry again
May 17, 2018 at 16:35
Not nervous, just confused why people keep asking the question when they know how I will respond…
“Wait and see”
May 17, 2018 at 14:55
Sir can I unlock my application now my number is current for Africa but I did not receive the second letter yet I found out that I made a mistake
May 17, 2018 at 16:40
You can try.
May 17, 2018 at 16:51
Sir in the dv entry I wrote my mailing address the postal box and after I win I write in the ds 260 my home addres and after this question there is a question saying is your home address same like your mailing address I answered yes because I can receive mail in my home address so if they check my dv entry mailing addres and my ds mailing address (home address) will this cause a problem and if you suggest to me to unlock my application and correct will this cause the delay thank you
May 17, 2018 at 15:02
Is there any problem if i have problem in login emali?
May 17, 2018 at 16:40
No
May 17, 2018 at 15:23
Hi brit
My case number is AS1044x but I haven’t received the second letter. Is this normal
or i should do any correspondence with Kentucky?
Regards,
Adel
May 17, 2018 at 15:35
Aha, it is clear, i should wait till the end of the month
May 17, 2018 at 16:44
Did you read the article?
May 17, 2018 at 16:22
Hi Brit,
My interview is next month in AF. Currently residing in Dubai and previously worked in Afghanistan. I have police cert from UAE but no way i can get one from Afghan.
1. Can this be a problem?
2.Will i also require one from my home country? have not been there for over six months now.
Thanks.
May 17, 2018 at 16:52
Did you read the instructions and the reciprocity pages for the countries concerned. Do that.
May 17, 2018 at 17:22
Got the instructions. Not required.Relieved now. Thanks Brit
May 17, 2018 at 17:34
Good. I taught you to fish.
Read the complete instructions to make sure you are fully prepared.
May 17, 2018 at 19:17
Thanks. am fully set for 12th June. Will update the outcome.
May 17, 2018 at 17:09
Sir in the dv entry I wrote my mailing address the postal box and after I win I write in the ds 260 my home addres and after this question there is a question saying is your home address same like your mailing address I answered yes because I can receive mail in my home address so if they check my dv entry mailing addres and my ds mailing address (home address) will this cause a problem and if you suggest to me to unlock my application and correct will this cause the delay thank you please sir answer me
May 17, 2018 at 17:13
Stop repeating this question – I already answered.
May 17, 2018 at 17:20
You mean no need to unlock the ds 260 for this please sir answer me please I am very confused about what you mean
May 17, 2018 at 17:39
no need to unlock
May 17, 2018 at 17:41
Is there anyone from Africa who has received 2nl ?
May 17, 2018 at 17:46
Yes
May 17, 2018 at 17:42
Thank you so much I appreciate your help really in my life and I wish you all the best in your life
May 17, 2018 at 18:00
Hi Mr. Brit,
I missed July interview with a very very small amount of case number and hope to participate August interview.
1) I was preparing to take police clearence from UK (online), but I stopped now. Is there any expire duration for police clearence documents ? A June date clearence document OK for August interview ?
2) A general question: If a case is current, does it mean there is enough visa for it ? For sure, the interview result can vary, but I wonder do they allocate same or enough amount of visa with new current case numbers (included principles and relatives) ?
3) if a case is current, is it possible to hear before or during interview “sorry, all visas end !” ?
Thank you.
May 17, 2018 at 18:38
1. June would be OK, yes.
2. being current means there should be enough visas and CP cases are allocated a visa (for each person on the case) prior to interview. But delays such as AP or rescheduling can affect that allocated visa and then a person might find visas have run out.
3. Rare, but it has happened.
May 17, 2018 at 18:46
Thank you Mr. Brit,
May 17, 2018 at 18:10
Hi Brit, my case no 2018AS85** my interview on July 19th but my friend case no AS88** interview on July 3. I submitted ds260 earlier than friend.
But my interview date is late. Why what is tha reason? It’s normal or?
Thanks Brit
May 17, 2018 at 18:39
We don’t know why they do that, but it happens.
May 18, 2018 at 08:13
Where did you receive the 2NLs.vv
May 17, 2018 at 21:06
Hello Brit! Please enlighten me on this point.
I’m a winner of Dv Africa 2018.
I was born in Ivory Coast.
I lived there for 12 years.
At 12 years I returned to Benin with the parents because of Benin nationality.
I am in Benin so far.
I never had Ivorian nationality. The only nationality I have is therefore Beninese.
Since my arrival in Benin I have not lived in any country.
My case will be curent next month by the grace of God!
1- My question is therefore whether I have to make a criminal record of Ivory Coast since I did not stay beyond 16 years?
Thanks!
May 17, 2018 at 22:27
No.
The instructions are quite clear if you read them.
May 19, 2018 at 07:25
Hi Brit, sorry to piggy back on this comment but I am a bit confused here. My situation is almost the same – born in SA left when I was 12 years old and lived in UK since then. My understanding from the instructions is that if you are over the age of 16 years now you have to get a police certificate from any country you previously lived in no matter your age when you left?
May 19, 2018 at 15:01
Your final statement is incorrect. Not ANY country – but yes for the country of birth (nationality). In your case you should obtain a police cert from SA
May 17, 2018 at 21:50
Is there anyone from the SA region with 2NL in their hands? I’m nervous, I feel that I my heart going to blow up
May 17, 2018 at 22:21
Patience.
May 17, 2018 at 22:36
Thankful Brit, you are right, lol, I must be patient
May 18, 2018 at 00:52
Thank you the great service to us mr Britsimon .
My case number its current in Af and still i didnt founded my interview date . What is the solution sir thanks alot ??
May 18, 2018 at 02:09
Read the article and be patient.
May 18, 2018 at 03:52
Hi Simon,
i have one concern for this dv interview.
any reasons to make us fail for this interview whereas we always have all documents required as
– DV qualitying education and working experience
– birth certification
– court and prison record (criminal record)
– Medical Examination
May 18, 2018 at 04:45
If you have followed the instructions, told the truth, have all the documents and meet the requirements your chances of approval are tremendously high.
May 18, 2018 at 06:26
Tanks alot brit for the support go my visa packet
May 18, 2018 at 13:59
Great!
May 18, 2018 at 08:36
Hi Brist
I am from Ivory Coast and share the same concern with some people. Current for the month of June with a CN of 26xxx, but not 2NL. By cons I see that those of July already receive their 2NL. So what should I do?
May 18, 2018 at 14:22
Wait, or contact KCC.
May 18, 2018 at 17:47
THANCK YOU
May 18, 2018 at 08:44
Am I same situation like you bami
Am worried too. Am from Cameroon
May 18, 2018 at 15:34
I am also in Cameroon 2891*. And I have not received a 2nl . But I see others with 34k already receiving the 2nl.
May 18, 2018 at 08:54
KEKE
May God help us.
Let’s grow patience, good luck to all.
May 18, 2018 at 09:54
hello, I am the main winner, if my wife changes her workstation, I need to unlock her DS 260?
May 18, 2018 at 14:27
No
May 18, 2018 at 11:34
OMG, so Everyone who gets selected for 2019 visa will start their interview on october right? so No need in rush for now, cause They will do 2018 until sept 30.. I did everything as Well as my.police record and stuff lol cause my case number was so close with number on visa bulletin but its for 2018…..
May 18, 2018 at 15:03
Slow down!
May 18, 2018 at 14:47
Hi Simon,
I received my 2NL for July VB and confirmed my appointment online.
I have learned a lot reading your posts and comments from queries. However I am struggling with a couple:
1 – two of my dependents are US citizens with valid passports (16 & 18 years): do they need to attend medical examinations? Do They need to get ACRO police certificate?
2- I do not understand the process of “reciprocity by country”. Do you have a useful link? I tried to do it but I don’t know the type of visa to enter… DV? I thought ACRO would cover all European countries. We lived in France previously before moving to the UK. I visit family in Paris once in a while…
Thank you for your help
PS: i called KCC who asked me to call US embassy, which I did….they asked for the query to be emailed, which I did…still no answer….
May 18, 2018 at 15:42
1. No – they don’t need anything.
2. The UK (ACCRO) certificate is for the UK. If you lived in other countries you need those too. On the reciprocity page for each country, Scroll below the visa list and look at the police section to get instructions.
May 18, 2018 at 17:35
Got it!!! Thank you so much!!!
May 18, 2018 at 15:01
within how many days ds260 form should be filled after selection?
May 18, 2018 at 15:47
There is no limit – it can be a year from now.
May 18, 2018 at 15:35
Hello Mr. Brit,
I have a question for case processing:
1) When I control some cases from CEAC web site, I have seen some cases as:
X= Ready, X+1= Ready, X+2= At NVC, X+3= Ready, X+4= Ready, …etc
Why is “X+2” still at NVC, while previous and next numbers are Ready ? What could be the reasons ?
2) For the ready cases, “Case Created” dates are in 2016, for example X October 2016, Y November 2016 and etc… Are they lottery application dates ?
Thank You,
May 18, 2018 at 15:46
1. Because some people submit their DS260 late, or never.
2. Yes.
May 18, 2018 at 15:53
Thank you,
May 18, 2018 at 16:46
Hello Sir
I am from Morocco and share the same concern with some people. my case number is current for june (2018AF26XXX) and I have submitted my DS260 in 21 August 2017 BUT i didn’t receive my 2nl yet so i called KCC 10 days ago and they told that my DS260 forms have completed processing.and I will have a july interview AND there is nothing wrong with my case so I called them again today and they told me that my forms are still being processed and I will not have a july interview and even an august interview it is not guaranteed What do you think ?? I’m so devastated right now
May 18, 2018 at 17:46
I think you need to be calm and patient.
May 18, 2018 at 18:21
Actually I’m a very calm and patient person but this situation is so unfair and makes me feel so depressed and sad however Thank you sir for your kind services.
May 18, 2018 at 18:11
I Unlocked my application three times last one was on February iam af3267+ wish I can get my second letter this week
May 18, 2018 at 18:55
Hi Brit,
When registering my appointment in ais.usvisa, is it one account for the primary applicant and derivatives or separate account for each?
Thank you.
May 18, 2018 at 19:15
I don’t know. Follow their instructions.
May 18, 2018 at 19:34
Hi Brit
My case number is current for julay interview but not getting 2NL.
My Que.i did not f fill the passport NO of my kids as it was not ready .i just
Choosed other travel docoment, dose it effect from schoeduling me .
Thanks.
May 18, 2018 at 20:08
No that could not affect you. Be patient.
May 18, 2018 at 23:01
Are three months before interview enoughly early to send the ds-260 without to affect or delay a number case? for example: if anyone sent your form 3 months ago before visa bulletin current if the case number get in as next to be call, this person could get´s 2NL on time? Excus me my english is for begingers. Jejeje
May 18, 2018 at 23:22
That’s normally fine.
May 19, 2018 at 05:50
Hello,
I work for an international company for 5 years (we don’t have office in the States)
i can bring to the interview a letter that I can continue to work at the company even if I move to the United States.
Do you think such a letter could be useful?
Thanks
May 19, 2018 at 05:59
Not really, no.
May 19, 2018 at 07:06
hi britsimon,
my case number is current for July, but til now 2NL is not sent to why?
May 19, 2018 at 14:56
They decided to test your patience.
May 19, 2018 at 08:39
hi Britsimon
My case number is current on July but til no the 2NL is not sent to me, So can you say something please.
May 19, 2018 at 15:05
“Something”.
Now – be patient.
May 19, 2018 at 11:08
Hi Brit
Tnx for u’r useful blog, finally my CN AS93xx is current for July interview, but didn’t get 2NL yet and is still at NVC. Once I re-submitted ds-260 in 15 March (i think there is enought time to process) and on the other hand nowadays the US embassy in charge (US embassy in Kabul) is so busy with Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) interviews, in case if i don’t receive 2NL by the end of next week, what to do and which one shoud I email to know about my Case? KCC or the embassy?
May 19, 2018 at 15:17
Wait until the end of the month, then contact KCC.
May 19, 2018 at 13:06
Hi Brit, my sponsor income $49562.00. My family 4 members and his family 2 members. So the income good or bad ?
May 19, 2018 at 15:21
Enough.
May 19, 2018 at 14:57
What is the last date to receive second letter for July interview thank you
May 19, 2018 at 15:24
I don’t know.
May 19, 2018 at 16:36
I have received my 2nl, do I need to confirm the appointment or only show up? Tnx
May 19, 2018 at 21:37
Varies by embassy – some ask you to create a profile online for the courier. Follow their instructions.
May 20, 2018 at 07:52
The 2nl says that an app has been made and if I want to make changes to contact them, so I guess its fine.
May 19, 2018 at 17:20
Hi a have case nm 28000 but Did I receive any mail
May 20, 2018 at 08:23
You must wait. You should get a July interview.