2NLs are starting to be sent for September interviews. Again, as has been the pattern for the last few months, these are earlier than normal especially given the 15th as a VB release date, 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. So – look out for the email – and check the ESC site.
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 these interviews are for September, so there is plenty of time.
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 ***
July 19, 2018 at 18:40
Hey brit my CN is 2018AF36*** do you think i’ll receive 2L
July 19, 2018 at 18:51
I’ll check my crystal ball.
In the meantime – be patient.
July 19, 2018 at 18:41
Thank you Brit
I don’t know why I’m not getting notifications from the blog (new posts and new comments) even though I subscribed
July 19, 2018 at 18:51
I don’t know – check your spam folder.
July 19, 2018 at 18:42
Thanks Brit, my case is 2018AF19×××, i hope i get my my too
July 19, 2018 at 18:46
I still have not received anything! always waiting! af36xxx cameroon!
July 19, 2018 at 18:50
While you are waiting – you could try reading the article above…
July 19, 2018 at 18:52
Lol…
July 19, 2018 at 18:56
Hello
July 19, 2018 at 18:58
I just wana ask my friend’s case number is AF 43xxx
Can she receive a 2nl?
July 19, 2018 at 23:06
If that is DV2018 – then no.
July 19, 2018 at 19:17
Hi Brit thanks for your updates I please want to ask this ,despite the fact that the cutoff for Africa is out does it mean all those that fall within the range that it those within AF39500 will all receive their 2NLs since the bulk if work has been reduced .
Thanks .
July 19, 2018 at 23:08
That is what we expect.
July 19, 2018 at 19:50
I have checked but in vain!! My CN 334**
July 19, 2018 at 20:26
Simon, I wanted to thank you for your constant support and help to all of us
hope everyone involved in the latests bulletins, has a happy ending story
good luck to everyone
best
July 19, 2018 at 21:21
Wow, they are already sending those E-mails ? So early. Althought I did not received mine yet.
July 19, 2018 at 21:40
HI Simon,
Firstly thank you for all your help and the valuable information. We have received our 2NL – at last. Our appointment is scheduled for Sep at Johannesburg South Africa. Johannesburg appointments have to be registered online before you go for the interview in Sep. They ask for 2 numbers in the Registration form. I’m not sure which numbers to enter:
Case number?
DS-260 number?
On the 2NL the case number indicated is the 2018AF000xxxx (including zero’s) – Is this the one to use for Case number? I would guess so.
But what number should be used for DS-260 number? Should we use the number on the DS-260 confirmation page? It appears to be the 2018AFxxx without zero’s.
There is a warning on the registration page that incorrect info could lead to delays. I want to ensure I’m using the right numbers. Hope you can help.
Thank you!
SD
July 19, 2018 at 23:21
The DS260 confirmation number is shown on the last page of the DS260.
July 20, 2018 at 04:13
Thank you, Simon.
July 26, 2018 at 03:16
Hallo Brit. Thanks for all. We finally received the mail from ESC site. The problem is that I can’t open it. It asked for the confirmation Number, I stated the one with the zeros, but there was a red alert that it was invalid and that the one required was the one with 16characters. I then gave the one with the 16characters starting with2017,but still received the alert of invalid number.
What could I be doing wrong????
July 26, 2018 at 05:48
You are entering something wrong. This is the same as entering your conf code when you checked to see you had been selected.
July 19, 2018 at 22:55
(however in September 2018 please check the visa bulletin (https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/legal/visa-law0/visa-bulletin.html) for information regarding DV visa number availability.
THIS STATEMENT BY KCC MEANS THAT THERE MUST BE SOME CHANGE FOR VISA BULLETIN,we OBSERVED CONaSULATES REFER SO ,your opinion Simon.Thanks
July 19, 2018 at 23:20
No, it doesn’t mean that – is is just standard text – but unworkable at this time of year.
July 20, 2018 at 01:03
Hi brit how are you?
I will literally suffer until the end my interview is on September 20 ?? to close to september 30?
July 20, 2018 at 01:46
You must make CERTAIN you fully prepare for the interview. There is no time for AP because you forgot something.
July 20, 2018 at 09:31
Yes I know. Thanks for the advice
July 20, 2018 at 21:37
Brit I am Worried about this:
I lived in Curacao 8 month
entrada salida
24/3/2006 18/4/2006
20/4/2006 2/7/2006
3/8/2006 17/12/2006
21/11/2008 24/11/2008
13/12/2009 16/12/2009
in travelstate.gov says
any previous country or countries of residence if residing there for more than 12 months if i follow this instruction I wont need a police record from curacao
But If I go to the caracas embassy web page it says
If you are older than 16 years of age: The original police certificate from your country of current residence and all countries of previous residence.
they dont specific a residence time.
So I dont Know If I will need a police record from Curacao
apart I’m trying to get it out because I prefer to have it and not need it to need it and not have it but the only way I can get it is traveling to curacao
So what can I do?
Thanks
July 20, 2018 at 21:55
Get the police cert and stop worrying.
July 20, 2018 at 22:14
Is not that easy
I have to send 350$ in air ticket, 3 to 5 days in hotel and so on ???
July 21, 2018 at 20:46
Have you read the instructions????
I just looked it up to see why you had to fly there. It is unavailable – meaning not required! You should be checking this!
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Visa-Reciprocity-and-Civil-Documents-by-Country/Curacao.html
July 21, 2018 at 12:00
Brit do I need a police record from curacao? Thanks
July 26, 2018 at 14:37
Hi Brit. Thanks for your help. Today I received a official answer from caracas embassy and they told me that I don’t need a police record from curacao ???
Thanks again
July 26, 2018 at 15:15
You already had that official answer from the reciprocity page.
July 20, 2018 at 03:31
Hello Simon, I’m from Paraguay South America.
I’ve received the email from NOTREPLY@GOV………. but i forgot my confirmation number, so i tried to check by clicking on the forgot confirmation option. But I cant enter.. i will try it every day
Also i call to KCC and they said that my interview will be SEPTEMBER 5.. What can i do?
July 20, 2018 at 03:47
https://britsimonsays.com/dv-lottery-guide/comment-page-14/#comment-131565
July 20, 2018 at 06:33
Anyone from Cameroon who have received 2nl
July 20, 2018 at 06:52
Hi brit, my case case number AF2018 19***, i just came to know that i made mistakes while filling my wife and i ds260 form. I mistakenly answer yes instead of no to the question that says ‘ does your mother and father lives together? And then stated my mother current adress and then i mistakenly put my mother married
Name instead of her surname at birth. Should i be worry that this may impede my chances?
July 20, 2018 at 13:09
I don’t think they are serious mistakes.
July 20, 2018 at 07:34
Hello Britsemon
I wanna thank You For everything that You doing.
I’m an Algerian 2018AF000394##
Have recieved my notification letter (2NL) yesterday 19th july, 2018
I can confirm that all the Algerians have recieved their 2NLs, except those submited late ex (july), cause we have a facebook groupe
Thank You For ur help Simon
July 20, 2018 at 08:53
Hello,
I am Tunisian , and finally i got my 2NL yesterday( AF000362XX).What about the other Tunisians?
After looong journey and all the ups and downs , i would like to give a special thank to Mr Simon because without his permanent assistance we would be all kind of lost.Hope we all make it at the interview 🙂
July 20, 2018 at 13:14
Cool.
July 20, 2018 at 07:49
Dear Simon,
DV Cases in Afghanistan, without exception, are in AP for the last ten months.
1. Do you have any idea why?
2. Is there any authority to contact for information?
Thank you.
July 20, 2018 at 13:16
https://britsimonsays.com/2nls-being-sent-for-july-2018-interviews/comment-page-6/#comment-122971
July 20, 2018 at 15:16
Hi Komail If they put you on AP for background check security, You coul do nothing. Many cases are on AP because of this new form since october.
Let us be positive and keep praying, that is only we can do. We have 2 months before the end. Probably they will clear AP, only God Knows what will happen for the next
Thanks
July 20, 2018 at 08:38
Hi Mr Simon,
How come that in Rwanda no person has not yet received 2nl for September interview? How many days does it take for us to be able to receive the e-mail notification or by checking ESC? Does it follow alphabetical order by Country?
Thx
July 20, 2018 at 13:18
Did you read the article above?
July 20, 2018 at 08:50
Hello BritSimon,
My interview is in September (finally!) and I heard from someone that you need to bring your own envelope to the interview or something like that. Where did you put all the paperwork that you brought to your interview?
Also, did you buy and bring your own envelope(s) to the embassy?
July 20, 2018 at 13:18
No. Follow embassy instructions.
July 20, 2018 at 12:39
Hello BritSimon,
i’m from liberia with CN 2018 AF391xx is there any hope for interview September?
also anyone from liberia having issue with 2nl
July 20, 2018 at 13:23
Wait patiently.
July 20, 2018 at 12:48
Anyone from LIBERIA who have received 2nl ?
July 20, 2018 at 13:05
For me no…am from Liberia
July 20, 2018 at 13:36
I had the interview this week , and CO approved , now i check my status it still shows reday with 2018AF32xxx 01 CSB
what is mean 01 CSB???
July 20, 2018 at 13:42
Casablanca.
July 20, 2018 at 14:23
woooow thank you
July 20, 2018 at 13:49
I’m from Lib too no
July 20, 2018 at 14:05
Any one from Morocco has been interviewed or will have interview ? In Morocco i noticed many high case numbers and many many have not been scheduled .it seems very few people have been interviewed,things are very slow here even they select for MOROCCO 2,719 winner for DV2018 .so morrocans share what you have ?Thank you all.
July 20, 2018 at 17:08
Anyone from EU with number LESS than 24500, received 2nl ? Anyone ?
July 20, 2018 at 17:26
Thousands of people meet that standard.
Really – you don’t need to keep checking these things. Just be patient.
July 20, 2018 at 17:45
Hello,if they select only 39000 to be scheduled for the interview therefore they will not reach the yearly number of 50000 as it is stated by department state.what do you think? can they call other numbers during August ?i call consulate they said just wait that is all.
July 20, 2018 at 18:57
They won’t call other numbers. I don’t think they will issue 50,000. There is no law that says they have to hit the 50,000 number.
July 20, 2018 at 19:41
we don’t know what really is happening this year af34255 stay say at NVC from liberia and has not received 2NL yet
July 20, 2018 at 19:46
What is happening is you are being impatient. Just wait. Really.
July 20, 2018 at 20:04
Hi Brit i want to ask this question how will someone check the second letter on ESC site when he has lost the submission confirmation form?the second question is can someone retrieve the submission confirmation form?if yes then how do u go about it?
July 20, 2018 at 20:31
Lost confirmation link on the ESC page.
July 21, 2018 at 09:02
Hello Brit just to tell you I still have difficulties retrieving my submission confirmation number for dv 2018,can you help me get it?
July 21, 2018 at 20:58
I don’t have any method other than what I told you.
July 20, 2018 at 22:26
Hello All,
EU24k here, we received our 2NL in Paris!
Thanks a lot Brit for this amazing blog, I will post on the “interview experience” page once mine is done!
July 21, 2018 at 00:40
Hi Brit
Thank you for your encouragement , I have been waiting took long but it came the end . we have received our interview letter for September interview . patience pays 😉
July 21, 2018 at 02:49
Thanks
July 21, 2018 at 13:33
My friend has just received yesterday 2NL for August ,his case is 39000 ,he called kcc even yesterday they said his forms have not been processed yet ,at 3.00 pm he received 2NL,1)how comes ?2)can we trust kcc.3) why other cases numbers given priority over other small case numbers even the forms have been sent in May 2017 ?
Thank you
July 21, 2018 at 21:05
He got his 2NL – I don’t see why you are concerned.
July 21, 2018 at 14:10
Am new for the process yesterday Know to get Dv lottery 2018 Please tell me The process, requirement and also documents required.
July 21, 2018 at 21:07
DV2018 is almost over. If you mean DV2019, read the instructions you have been given, and the FAQ here.
July 21, 2018 at 14:36
Hi Brit, thanks for all your effort and patience. Anyone in Kenya who has received their 2NL? Am 2018AF36**”
July 22, 2018 at 04:19
I’m Kenyan, dv2018 35XXX. Not yet!!! Patience anyway?
July 21, 2018 at 18:20
Hi brit . Can i apply nonimmgrant visa ? While i was applied dv2018 unforrnetely i was affected cutoff
July 21, 2018 at 21:18
Yes
July 21, 2018 at 18:22
Can i extend temporory visa known as b1/b2 after my visa expired while i am in united state?
July 21, 2018 at 21:19
I only answer DV questions.
July 21, 2018 at 18:50
Hi Brit my case number is AF370xx .No notification yet Nairobi Embassy . Still
wait &see. ?
July 21, 2018 at 19:15
Me too. I’m from Kenya too!!! Wow
July 21, 2018 at 21:19
Just patience.
July 21, 2018 at 21:11
when will be my interview?my case no.is49***,and i didn’t get any email from kcc
July 21, 2018 at 21:40
Your number is too high, you won’t get an interview.
July 21, 2018 at 21:25
Hello Mr Brit,I please want to ask that if a couple who has been scheduled for September interview and the lady just got pregnant can this cause any problem to them that’s denial .
Thanks
July 21, 2018 at 21:39
Of course not.
July 21, 2018 at 21:59
OK thanks for the clarification
July 21, 2018 at 23:52
My friend has just received yesterday 2NL for August ,his case is 39000 ,he called kcc even yesterday they said his forms have not been processed yet ,at 3.00 pm he received 2NL,1)how comes ?2)can we trust kcc.3) why other cases numbers given priority over other small case numbers even the forms have been sent in May 2017 ?i am concerned because my case is 31 Af not received and i think still send 2NL for August .
Thank you
July 22, 2018 at 01:02
Patience.
July 22, 2018 at 18:57
Hi Jula,
Do u mean september interview or August . coz right now 2NL sent suppose to be for septmeber interview.
July 22, 2018 at 00:13
Hi Brit
Thanks a million for your support to those who won the dv. My question is, the selection that kcc is doing now, is it base on first come first serve? If yes, then how can af2018 394** be selected before af2018 393** . Second will all of the numbers for Africa from 001 to the stop point for Africa at 39500 be interview?
July 22, 2018 at 01:03
YOu just have to be patient for another week or so.
July 22, 2018 at 19:46
OK. Thanks for the concern.
July 22, 2018 at 11:34
Lat Friday my friend received her 2NL for August 2018 ,her case is AF47xxx ,she called KCC to confirm so they said to her follow your embassy instructions and this done beyond their control as department of state control cases numbers distribution.she said she is sure Many things will happen strange during the last two months of DV2018.
OTHER NOTE IS THAT THIS HAS NEVER HAPPENED BEFORE TO SELECT HIGH CASE NUMBERS AND LEAVE SMALL NUMBERS NOT SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST MANY 50 AND 51 HAVE BEEN SCHEDULED .YOUR GUESS please thanks.
July 22, 2018 at 16:05
My guess? About what?
July 26, 2018 at 15:54
Nouda … I believe it is up to the consulate capacity of each country. For August Visa Bulletin, my guess for cases AF40xxx plus were scheduled if the DV interviews for that consulate is a small number … and that could be the case outside Africa.
That means your friend’s interview is probably outside Africa and the same for the other AF50xxx and AF51xxx.
My theory is the August Visa Bulletin was CURRENT for Africa to move high case numbers not impacted by Consulate capacity.
July 22, 2018 at 15:13
Hi brit
what will be the qota of Visas for AF this year?
July 22, 2018 at 17:18
21800 – slightly more than DV2018.
July 23, 2018 at 23:50
Will we reach this qota for this year for dv2018?
July 23, 2018 at 23:53
AF? Probably not.
July 22, 2018 at 23:33
Dear Brit
When I got my 2NL ( 2018SA16xx) i acces the system and got the letter with the appointment date and time
Do I still have to contact the embassy to confirm the appointment?
Is 150k in cash enough for demonstrating funds?
Thanks
July 23, 2018 at 04:54
1. Follow embassy instructions.
2. Yes
July 23, 2018 at 00:54
Hi Brit;
Where we can check – what will be quota of EU for DV2019. And do we have any information what is for DV2018?
Thanks in advance!
July 23, 2018 at 04:56
DV2018 18300
DV2019 18000
July 24, 2018 at 00:10
Thank you! Isit shared information by KCC? Or just calculating by you?
July 24, 2018 at 00:15
It’s not shared officially. Read the faq about how it is calculated.
July 23, 2018 at 06:57
29k from kenya,I have not received 2nl
July 24, 2018 at 08:24
Am from Nairobi Kenya too. 2018Af36*** We still have 2months to go. Brit said patience. Let’s just wait and have faith that we will receive the 2nls. Prepare all requirements and be ready.
July 24, 2018 at 13:57
You only have to wait a week.
July 23, 2018 at 07:20
Dear Simon,
First i’d like thanks for your supports all of us.
Just want to know after we get interview and already qualify the Visa, what should we do for apply Green Card? can we apply before flight to USA?
thanks for more supports.
July 23, 2018 at 15:13
You enter the USA, and hand the paperwork to the immigration officer at the airport. THat is automatic.