So – 2NLs for November interviews have started!
Generally these come out as in batches over a period of a few hours or a couple of days at most. If you expect your 2NL and you have NOT had it within a day or two, it probably means you submitted your DS260 late. Last month they had processed DS260s up to late May (with a handful of early June submissions). Once people start seeing their 2NLs we will be able to gather feedback (see below) for those that get their 2NLs. That feedback allows us to know how far along they have got with the backlog of DS260 submissions.
It would be GREAT if those that received their 2NLs would add a reply to this message saying when they submitted their DS260. A survey like that helps us understand the processing time for the DS260 and let’s us understand the backlog.
Now – if you do not get your expected interview, please come back here and read updates to this page to see the feedback I will have received.
****Latest DS260 submission known to have been received so far***
Last three that I know of – June 24, 26 and 29.
There are several cases where people have not got there 2NLS with submission from mid/early June. So – I would say the majority of June was handled, but not all – and don’t forget – not all DS260s will take the same time to process. So – you might have submitted on the 15th and NOT get your 2NL while some other current case submitted on the 29th and got their 2NL…..
September 29, 2015 at 20:42
Hello Brit,
I just get the 2 NL .
Thank you for all your answer and your blog.
Have a nice day.
September 29, 2015 at 21:12
Nice!
September 29, 2015 at 20:43
Hello Brit,
I have just received the 2NL (Case # SA000003XX).
First submission DS-260: May 31st
Unlock: September 09th
ReSubmit: September 10th
Thanks a lot for your help.
Regards,
Lara
September 29, 2015 at 21:12
Great!
September 29, 2015 at 20:51
Hi
dear. I sumbit my ds 260 form since may i unlock it before two weeks now unlock and iget 2nd letter it this possible? I unlocked for adding baby i should infom them about the unlock or i have to go for the interview and the baby in the embassy. Thank you
September 29, 2015 at 21:13
A baby needs no background checks – so typically won’t delay the 2NL. So then it simply depends on your case number and submission date.
September 29, 2015 at 21:19
Hi but the Ds260 tell now unlock i don’t send it back and i get 2nd letter it normally
September 29, 2015 at 21:09
Hello Brit,
I just received the 2NL. My case number is 2016EU11XXX.
05 May 2015: Received 1NL (You have been selected letter)
27 May 2015: Submitted DS-260
11 Sept 2015: Approved to unlock DS-260
16 Sept 2015: Submitted DS-260 (minor changes)
29 Sept 2015: Received 2NL – my interview scheduled for 24 Nov.2015.
Brit, I need to mention that I followed you advice and requested to have DS-260 unlocked, although the changes were not extremely important (number of a newly issued passport of my second citizenship) . As you said, it did not affect the time of 2NL.
Thanks so much for helping me and everybody else in need of support!!
September 29, 2015 at 21:11
Great – thanks for that timeline. Good news your 2NL was not delayed for those changes!
October 5, 2015 at 09:29
2016EU11XXX, so early? My case number is 2016EU19XXX. Does it mean I can have interview before Spring/Summer 2016 (ie. late Winter 2016)? I travel a lot (business), I’m wondering if I should postpone/cancel travels in next few months.
October 5, 2015 at 16:00
Early speed is because of the backlog, so things will slow down later. It is hard to be precise – so wait and see….
September 29, 2015 at 21:11
I jst received 2nl thanks brit
September 29, 2015 at 21:45
ds-260 was submitted on 29th may
September 29, 2015 at 21:21
Dear Simon
I am very happy to receive my 2nl.Thank you for your information.
original submission- 28th May
After unlock
1st resubmission-4th July(minor changes)
2nd re submission – 21st Aug( minor changes)
Thanks
September 29, 2015 at 21:32
If we miss this batch, I guess we’ll need to wait until the next wave of December?
I submitted on July 20th and seems like this is the case based on three month processing time.
September 29, 2015 at 21:37
Yep – probably December…
September 29, 2015 at 21:33
Hello to everyone, please it would be helpful if you add your case number too.
Thanks.
September 29, 2015 at 21:36
Case number does not matter for DS260 processing.
September 30, 2015 at 03:39
Thanks
September 29, 2015 at 21:33
Dear sophias dad
Just got my 2NL my CN was current since october but i submitted my ds260 on 26th july and i got a november interview
I hope that help you out in your statistics
September 29, 2015 at 21:35
Wow Mady that is a great news to me. Which region you belong to?
September 29, 2015 at 21:36
26th July?? Do you mean June? 26th July would sound way to short a timeline!
September 29, 2015 at 21:38
Yes – looking at your other message you said 26th June…
September 29, 2015 at 21:35
2NL received, DS260 submitted May 20th.
September 29, 2015 at 21:40
Great!
September 29, 2015 at 21:56
May 25th, received 2nl
September 29, 2015 at 21:58
AF 5xxx i sent the form 19 june i didn’t receive the 2NL help me please
thanks
September 29, 2015 at 22:36
Relax! It does not mean that there is a problem. Just more waiting…
September 29, 2015 at 22:03
dear Simon,
We just got the 2nl, submitted on 29 June. thought we will have a December interview !!
I have a question, I have lived for one year in USA, do I need police certificate??
September 29, 2015 at 22:35
Cool that is the latest date so far.
No police cert needed for USA
September 29, 2015 at 22:12
Hi my DS260 now unlock i submit my form 14 may and unlock last two weeks tell now unlock and today iget 2nd letter it normal
September 29, 2015 at 22:34
What is your question?
September 29, 2015 at 22:36
It normal to get 2nd letter and the ds 260form now reopen
September 29, 2015 at 22:47
No
September 29, 2015 at 22:14
Got my 2NL
Submitted on 4th June
2016AF10XXX.
September 29, 2015 at 22:33
Great, thanks.
September 29, 2015 at 22:26
My case no is AS2xx. Submitted D260 on june 15. I have not received 2NL yet. Just wondering what could be the reason for delay despite having low case no. What sorts of background do they check? Any experience and suggestions would be great help.
September 29, 2015 at 22:29
Are the 2NLs for November interview all gone already? I filed my ds260 in May 12th and unlocked it and resubmitted in June 30th. Still didn’t get any 2NL. Do you think I will get it for November interview or December?
September 29, 2015 at 22:32
2nls take a few hours to go out. What did you change when you unlocked and are you current?
September 29, 2015 at 22:37
Please, what’s your region ?
September 29, 2015 at 22:47
I modified my job title. And my number is EU2xx, yes I have been current since last month.
September 29, 2015 at 22:50
Wait until tomorrow, then check your ESC page.
September 29, 2015 at 22:57
Sorry Simon, what’s the ESC page? I checked my ds form and the first notice, nothing has changed so far.
September 30, 2015 at 02:33
ESC is the Entrant Status Check (where you saw you letter saying you were selected).
September 29, 2015 at 22:32
Hello
CN 2016AS10xx
I submitted on 20-May
Unlock twice ( 23-June 30-June) resubmitted immediately
I have not received 2NL yet
Maybe they delaying in Asia region – hopefully in the next hours
September 29, 2015 at 23:31
Hi everyone, I just received the 2NL. My case number is 2016SA2xx, DS260 sent on Jun 11th. Good luck to all.
September 30, 2015 at 02:27
And good luck to you!
September 29, 2015 at 23:44
Hiya,
I also just received the 2NL.
2016OC000001xx
I submitted the DS260 on 8 June.
Cheers!
September 30, 2015 at 02:26
Cool! Good luck!
September 30, 2015 at 00:28
I received 2NL submited in may 26th. CaseN 2016SA4XX. Thanks Simon!
September 30, 2015 at 02:26
Great!
September 30, 2015 at 01:20
My case number has been highlighted enclosed with asterisks in my 2nl too. Do you have same in your 2nl? Friends please share…
September 30, 2015 at 02:26
The asterisks are normal – don’t worry about that.
September 30, 2015 at 07:05
Thank you so much Simon
September 30, 2015 at 01:34
HiCN 2016Af8xxx
I submitted on 22-May
Unlock twice ( 11-June 30-June) resubmitted immediately and I have created a new ds 260 before unlock but after unlocked I leave incomplete new created add applicant form because I have two submited form for me and my spouse
I have not received 2NL yet
Maybe the delay due to 3rd incomplete form please help me?
September 30, 2015 at 02:25
Patience….
September 30, 2015 at 01:42
I’m very sad 🙁 I thought I will get 2NL for Nov interview. My CN is current (EU11xxx), submitted DS form on May 21, unlocked on July, but there are people who submitted and/or unlocked later with a 2NL… Very sad…
September 30, 2015 at 02:24
Why sad. You may get it tomorrow – and if not it will be a month later – so what???
September 30, 2015 at 01:44
Case no as22xx ds260 sumitted in june 26 not received 2nd letter till now
September 30, 2015 at 02:24
Yep – not a surprise I heard of one submitted on June 29, another June 26th – but then there are others submitted June 15th that have not got their 2NL. Processing takes different times per case.
September 30, 2015 at 04:00
Ram, Same situation here I submitted the form on same date in Nepal
September 30, 2015 at 01:52
I have filled ds260 on 20 may and my no is 2016as..4*** can i reopen ds260 now and edit it
September 30, 2015 at 02:22
ahh OK – you WANT to edit it – yes email KCC and ask to unlock it!
September 30, 2015 at 02:01
i have submitted my DS260 on 20may and then i havent re opened it. can i reopen and edit now too.. i have caseno 2016as00004xxx. and when will the second letter come i am from nepal
September 30, 2015 at 02:22
You should not be able to edit it still – it sounds like you did NOT submit it – only saved it.
September 30, 2015 at 02:31
My case no AF2015 61xxx not yet rcvd 2nl despite. Too many cases have been rejected pls advise
September 30, 2015 at 02:35
You won’t get an interview. DV2015 ends tomorrow and the final number for AF was 50000. It is over. Try again in DV-2017.
September 30, 2015 at 02:38
Cheers to those who have received their 2NLs… I am waiting to get current. Submitted my DS 260 form in June 24 th. My CN is AF 56***.
September 30, 2015 at 03:04
You have a LONG wait….
Best to take your mind off it….
September 30, 2015 at 05:41
Was just making the forum more interesting and interactive…. it’s always good to dream sir!! Thank you
September 30, 2015 at 06:36
Yes of course – but still – the waiting is hard…
September 30, 2015 at 03:43
Got 2nd NL. DS-260 submitted on 9th June. cool
September 30, 2015 at 03:53
do you get it now ?, or it was before couple hours ?
September 30, 2015 at 05:15
i Got it 9 hours ago.
September 30, 2015 at 04:45
Yep – cool indeed!
September 30, 2015 at 03:57
Hello Britsimon, I am in worried position right now cuz I have case number around 200(Nepal) and I submitted my ds 260 on june 24 still I am not getting my Second nl(and i haven’t unlock my ds-260 yet)…though recently I know that some minor error in my ds 260 if I aint get my 2nd nl in this lot can It be possible to unlock the form and edit it though i am bit worried
please suggest me
September 30, 2015 at 04:48
That really is not a surprise. The latest dates of DS260 submission that got their 2NLs are (so far) 26th and 29th June. However, there are cases as early as June 15th that have not. So – you might get a 2NL tomorrow morning (USA time) but if not, you will be in the December batch. No big problem – nothing mysterious.
September 30, 2015 at 06:15
thanks britsimon and how about some error in Ds 260 form can it be possible to unlock it in this situation
or I can correct it in my interveiw
September 30, 2015 at 06:33
Once the 2NL is sent you cannot unlock so you have to deal with it at the interview….
September 30, 2015 at 04:01
Got 2nd letter today. DS260 was submitted on 10th of june.
Thank You very much for whatever you did for us.
September 30, 2015 at 04:48
Great
September 30, 2015 at 04:08
Hi Brit,
Because of my early submission on the 27th June with my CN 2016af51xxx, if you d’s is proceeded, do you think a proceeding can make such cn to be current?
September 30, 2015 at 04:49
You cannot be interviewed until your case is current, no matter how early your DS260 is processed.
September 30, 2015 at 04:17
Do i need to keep conformation no when i first fill my dv lottery form. And how to check status of 2nd lettter without email.
September 30, 2015 at 04:49
The 2NL letter is shown where the selected letter was shown – the ESC site.
September 30, 2015 at 04:23
good luck to every one gox current now,guess I still have some time with CN AF 279XX,and regards to you Brit ,u are such a kind person.
September 30, 2015 at 04:50
Yes – you have more of a wait….
September 30, 2015 at 04:32
EU6*** submitted May 29. Thank you, Simon for you time.
September 30, 2015 at 04:50
Great news.
September 30, 2015 at 04:49
Hey simon lets say I have a certain case number which I received after winning the dv lottery and normally the interview for that case number if I submit my ds260 on time say june 1 and the interview will be in December. What if I submit my ds260 really early in may for example how would that affect my interview date I think it would be earlier than December am I right? Its all hypothetical so that I can understand the process. Baiscally I am asking how does submitting your ds260 form and documents early affect your interview date can it actually help you get an earlier interview date?
September 30, 2015 at 05:00
I submitted DS-260 on 28th July and haven’t received the second letter. Is it possible that there will still be emails from KCC after DV-2017 begins tomorrow ? or do they stop the processing immediately the other lottery begins ?
September 30, 2015 at 05:15
Your letter will come but later because of your late submission – maybe in one month from now (December interview) or in 2 months for a January interview.
September 30, 2015 at 05:21
Thanks Simon, i hope it doesn’t take so long .
September 30, 2015 at 05:12
Hi Simon
just got my 2NL but my kids didn’t appear on the beneficiaries only my wife. I had to unlock my DS-260 late August to add them as they were born in June and received their passport in August, what shall I do? thanks
September 30, 2015 at 05:18
That is normal. It won’t be a problem.
September 30, 2015 at 05:30
Hello beck,
if I am right, application (DS260)takes at least 3 months time to be processed. If your case number is current and you submit your application late,it delays your interview. if you are not current and you submit your application very early, it wont fasten your interview. Doesn’t matter how early you submit your application, you wont get scheduled until and unless you are current.
September 30, 2015 at 05:46
Hi Brit,
I have a question that is not relate to this matter. I have citizenship of IRAN and AUSTRALIA. Would you please let me know is this matter have any effect on my interview? I am worry because may US embassy reject my case because I am dual citizenship.
Thanks a lot
September 30, 2015 at 06:35
That makes no difference.
September 30, 2015 at 06:09
what is the last date for filling DS 260 for the winner of 2016?
September 30, 2015 at 06:33
Some time in April/May time….
September 30, 2015 at 06:17
Hi Simon
Hope you’ve been keeping well.
Well, I’ve received my 2NL – AF201600012***
Below is my case details:
– Submitted first on May 22nd
– Unlocked on 30 July and resubmitted on the same day.
– Was updating address in a different country as well as making some minor corrections in the same area.
Thanks again for all your help. Hoping for the best now. Have a splendid evening.
September 30, 2015 at 06:32
Great – thanks!
September 30, 2015 at 06:39
Hi Simon,
I received also my 2NL, and below is my case detalis:
CN – 2016EU00010***
I submitted DS260 form on 6 june
My interview date is november 05, 2015.
September 30, 2015 at 06:42
Thanks!
September 30, 2015 at 07:03
Hi britsimon sir,
I am so much happy today because I got my 2NL. Thanks for your great help sir. I lost my hope before but seeing your post i recognised that I should not lose my hope. Thanks for helping all the people with your great statistic calculation. Hats off to you. I submitted my ds260 on june 1st.
Once again thank you. We all are really appericiate with your work. Cheers sir
From Nepal.
September 30, 2015 at 15:17
Great!
September 30, 2015 at 07:23
Hi Brit
case no af000035xx
submitted on 18th June
reopened and submitted on 27th august to correct fathers date of birth
status: yet to receive 2nl
September 30, 2015 at 15:12
Yeah, there are others about your same submission date that have not been scheduled… Next month, most likely.
September 30, 2015 at 08:12
i submitted my ds on 29th june when will i get my 2nl, case no Af79**
September 30, 2015 at 15:09
Probably next month.
September 30, 2015 at 08:22
Hi all,
Case number EU79@. Submitted DS 260 on May 30th. Unlocked and resubmitted on July 3rd and added elementary school. My number is current since last month. Any suggestions? I have to mention that I do have a life in US, where I lived for the past 5 years, legally. Now I’m back in Europe for the interview that is taking longer than I was planning. Please, does any of you know why is taking so long? Thank you and good luck to all the selectees
September 30, 2015 at 15:08
Not all cases process at the same speed. Some take longer. If you have lived in different countries or those countries are not cooperative with the USA – the checks can take longer. So – you might still hear today – but if not, probably in the December batch.
September 30, 2015 at 15:42
Thank you so much BritSimon, I sincerely appreciate all your help. Kind regards,
September 30, 2015 at 08:46
Hi Britsimon,
– Case no 2016AS5xxx
– Submitted ds260 on 03 june 2015
– I didn’t receive 2NL yet.
I am going to get a master degree in January in New Zealand.
May you give me some advice. In this case is there any effect on my interview while i had a student visa of New Zealand?
September 30, 2015 at 15:06
They don’t really care what you are doing at the time of interview -0 it is up to you to make the correct arrangements.
September 30, 2015 at 08:53
Hi Simon
Cn af8+++ first I submit ds 260on may 22 due to clerical error on my spouse form I add new aplicant ds form then I filled and submit on May 23( I. e 1 applicant and 2 spouse).but unlock twice and submited imidatly 11 June and 30th and I leave incomplete
Finally I have submitted 1 applicant, 1 spouse ds 260 form and 1 incomplete spouse ds 260 form .so can I submit that ds form or leave in complete?
September 30, 2015 at 15:04
You must submit it otherwise you will not be scheduled.