People have started receiving their 2NLs for May 2017 interviews. It will take a few hours – and possibly even a couple of days before all have gone out.
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.
For those that received their interview notice, now is the time to start preparing for the interview. Gathering documents, scheduling the medical and so on. To learn how to prepare please view my guide on preparing for the interview.
If you have received your 2NL – please take a moment to reply to this post and add your region/case number range PLUS the date of submission and whether you unlocked at any point. This helps me gauge the backlog and DS260 processing times. Whilst cases are mostly current, the date of DS260 submission will mean that some cases will not be scheduled for May interviews, and will wait until a later month. The progress in DS260 submissions was not as fast as I expected last month, so I am keen to see where we have got to.
**** Update ****
It seems like most DS260 submissions in up to November have made it into the May interviews. There are even a few December cases – so that represents very good progress…
March 28, 2017 at 19:16
AS78**, ds260 submitted July 27, unlocked and resubmitted october 5.recieved 2nl for may 22
March 28, 2017 at 19:20
sir, I just realized that there is a mistake in the address written on the 2nl. it seems that I have made a mistake in the ds260. do you think it cause problems?
March 28, 2017 at 22:11
Normally no, correct it at the interview.
March 28, 2017 at 19:21
EU227xx (Italy)
ds260 submitted May 4th never unlocked
2nl received 2 hrs ago
appointment May 30th
March 28, 2017 at 19:22
EU27XXX, DS260 on June 15th. Never unlocked. Interview date May 11th.
March 28, 2017 at 19:23
Hi Brit you’re the man I just received this what does it mean???
You have received this email notification to inform you that you have updates available at http: //www.dvlottery.state.gov/ESC. Please log in using your confirmation number from your original application to complete further processing.
March 28, 2017 at 22:11
It’s the 2NL – interview.
March 28, 2017 at 19:24
Cn: EU10***. Ds260 submitted on September 12th, then unlocked and resubmitted on December 14th.Interview date:May 5th.
Thank you Simon for all your guidance and valuable information!Also your prediction on the 2nl arrival, regarding my case, has been spot-on 🙂 Keep up with the good work!
March 28, 2017 at 19:24
AS76**. DS-260 submitted on Nov 19, never unlocked. Interview scheduled for May 8.
March 28, 2017 at 19:25
AF415xx
Submitted in may 27 , unlocked and resubmitted in Nov 30
Interview MAY 17th
Good luck to all, and thank you brit simon
March 28, 2017 at 19:25
Fs32222, DS260 submitted October,
Unlocked and resubmitted November,
Unlocked 15/January and resubmitted the same day.
Received 2NL 28/march,
Interview 16/may.
Thank you Brit.
March 28, 2017 at 19:33
Hi
EU266** senocnd draw
DS260 september 09, never unlocked.
Interview may 23.
Thx for your guide.
March 28, 2017 at 19:36
AF35Xxx. Submitted 30 May 2016 Never Unlocked. Interview Date 30 May 2017.
Thanks Mr. Simon
March 28, 2017 at 19:38
EU25XXX second draw
DS-260 submitted in 1 October never unlocked.
Interview in 4 May.
Thank you for all your information and dedication to help the lottery winners.
March 28, 2017 at 19:40
Hi Simon,
I just received the 2NL interview which will be at the beginning of May. My case is EU 29xxx and I got informed in September that I was selected. I submitted DS 260 around 25th of September as I had to get married with my fiancee and I unlocked DS260 only for my wife on 15th of March 2017 as I asked you and KCC to do so. KCC told me that opening DS260 for my wife wouldnt affect the date as she is the benefciary. Now I pray GOD to go to the end and have all documents done on time.
I appreciate all your reccomendations and your time supporting all of us who have doubts.
Kind regards,
Manu
March 28, 2017 at 19:41
2nd draw, CN: 2017EU000266xx, DS260 submitted on October, 20th, 2016, never unlocked.
March 28, 2017 at 19:43
Hello brit, I have been receiving the second letter for the embassy interview planned for may the 17th. My husband (French citizen born in turkey) did a mistake on the chargeability and put France instead of Turkey. I am French born in France and we are married; wondering if we might face any issues at the embassy? Thank you so much for you support!
March 28, 2017 at 20:48
2017EU29XXX. Submitted DS-260 on the September 2016. unlocked December 2016. Interview scheduled for 17 May.
March 28, 2017 at 22:04
That is no problem for two reasons
1. Because it is in EU still
2. Because he could elect to charge to your country of birth.
March 29, 2017 at 12:21
thank you brit, good day!
March 28, 2017 at 19:51
CN SA1414, never unlocked, ds-260 mid-September, interview mid-May. thanks for your help
March 28, 2017 at 20:03
Hi Simon. 2017AF37XXX. Submitted DS-260 on the 12th of November. Never unlocked. Interview scheduled for 18 May.
March 28, 2017 at 20:11
Case number: EU30XXX (2nd draw selectee, very end of EU cases)
Ds 260 Submitted on Sep 26th
Received 2nl 2 hours ago today – Mar 29th
Interview date: May 1st
Now, have to rush for all those documents. Good luck everyone.
March 28, 2017 at 20:11
Second draw: SA13XX (VENEZUELA)
DS260 submitted September never unlocked
2NL received 3 hrs ago
Appointment May 8th
Good luck to everyone.
And THANK YOU BRIT SIMON. YOU ARE THE BEST. GOD BLESS YOU
March 28, 2017 at 20:16
Buena suerte! compañero Venezolano por aquí tambien! Mayo 16! me cuentas como te fue!
March 28, 2017 at 20:13
2nd Draw Selectee.
Enter the DS-260 form on: 12 SEPTEMBER 2016 22:01:59 EST
Case Number: 2017SA191X
Never Unlocked
Foreign State Chargeability: VENEZUELA
Interview located in Panama, May 16.
March 28, 2017 at 22:26
Excelente ricardoanzola! que bueno, con unos números altos, ya estemos en la mitad del proceso!! SUERTE! SUERTE!!
March 28, 2017 at 20:25
Hi my number 2017AF36 still no interview appointment
March 28, 2017 at 20:36
AS51** Nepal recieved 2NL for May 22nd.
March 28, 2017 at 20:42
Date of submission of DS260 was May 26.
March 28, 2017 at 20:37
2NL Received Wednesday 4:57am
Selected in second draw OC11**
Submitted DS260 9 October, never unlocked.
Interview 30th May.
March 28, 2017 at 20:42
Dear Brit,
EU28*** 2nd draw
Submitted around November 5th
Never unlocked
Scheduled for May 19
Thank you for all your advice!
March 28, 2017 at 20:43
2nd draw selectee CN: EU243XX
DS260 Submited on SEP20
Interview May 18
March 28, 2017 at 20:50
Hello,
CN: EU26XXX, second draw, submitted application mid October. Never unlocked. Interview May 16th. Thank you for all your helpful information on this site!
March 28, 2017 at 20:50
Hey, as requested:
EU23****
Submitted in Sept
Scheduled for May 3
And thanks for your blog!!
March 28, 2017 at 22:09
Hi charlie,
I have been scheduled at the same date.are you in paris
March 28, 2017 at 20:57
Simon Simon Simon!
It’s me the annoying Loner!
just got my 2nl!
well Am Syrian with a 7000ish Number and just got an interview scheduled for May 23rd
I asked Beirut interview but they set it in Amman
I have hope once again! not just that but am quite positive am getting it.
Simon the great what can i say man… thanks a million 🙂
March 28, 2017 at 21:49
OK – time to prepare!!
March 28, 2017 at 21:01
2017EU0000299xx
DS260 submitted Oct 23rd, never unlocked.
Interview end of May
March 28, 2017 at 21:48
Ahh yes – the guy at the back of the EU queue. 🙂
March 28, 2017 at 21:03
EU 22675 ds 260 submitted 6 May never unlocked
Interview date May 17
March 28, 2017 at 21:06
good day Brit,
As74**
submitted in 1st-june
scheduled for 23-may
never unlocked
thanks a lot for your efforts highly appreciated
March 28, 2017 at 21:09
EU22XXX – Interview May 15.
Submitted July 2nd, never opened.
Would be interesting to know on what they base interview dates. Seems like people from 2nd draw received earlier interviews?!
March 28, 2017 at 21:47
Interviews within a month are not based on case number.
March 28, 2017 at 21:14
EU26XXX – interview date May 9
Submitted DS260 at the end of August and unlock it once on September 9 and resubmitted it same day.
March 28, 2017 at 21:22
Af 35xxx…interview May 1st.
Submitted in June and opened 3 times and the last submission was January 20th.
March 28, 2017 at 21:25
EU30XXX – 2nd draw, Submitted in September
Interview 22 May
March 28, 2017 at 21:30
*Update: Unlocked one time within September and finally resubmitted late September.
March 28, 2017 at 21:27
Good evening
I declared in my DS all my diplomas. But currently I do not have at my disposal one of my university degrees.
What can I do?
March 28, 2017 at 22:15
Do the best you can to get a copy. Failing that, attend the interview anyway.
March 28, 2017 at 21:32
AS83XX Sent early May 2016 unlocked couple of time and last locked early March 2017. Interview in Jerusalem by early May 2017.
Thanks a lot Simon for assisting so far !!! much appreciate it – now trying to figure out timelines after the interview….
March 28, 2017 at 22:14
The visa will be issued with an expiry date of 6 months after your medical.
March 28, 2017 at 21:37
AS49** ds 260 submitted 15 June never unlocked
Interview date May 21. I’m Syrian
March 28, 2017 at 21:59
SA9XX (VENEZUELA)
DS260 submitted July never unlocked
2NL received 3 hrs ago
Appointment May 15th
Good luck to everyone.
March 28, 2017 at 22:11
Hi Brit.
Thanks a lot for all your help and important information.
I just recived my 2NL. I submmit the DS-260 form on october 10 (2016) and my case n° SA11XXX (low).
I will go to prepare the documents that i don’t get yet and schedule my medical review.
Best regards!
March 28, 2017 at 22:13
Hello Brit,received mine too, Cameroon,case num AFxxxxx35500,submitted may 2016,Neva unlocked
March 28, 2017 at 22:14
Hi Mr/Brit
My name is Azhar
Iam from Sudan
Untile now no one from my country is received an email for may interview
My Question is;
What’s wrong this once
Why sudaneese people until now thye arn,t receiving an email, although in Sudan some people have small case number and they are submitted their form at early month
Thnk,s
March 28, 2017 at 22:16
Are you in personal contact with EVERYONE in Sudan?
March 28, 2017 at 22:28
Me too Azhar
Cn 13xxx
Sub Aug 18
Re submitted early Nov
March 28, 2017 at 22:32
Yes Iam we are connected all winners in sudan in one group , we have one group the winners 2017 in whatsapp everyone in our group isn,t receiving an email
Untile now
March 28, 2017 at 22:49
So you’re actual answer is NO, because you cannot possibly know that every Sudanese selectee is in your group!
Now, unless you have been living on another planet you must know about Trump’s executive orders and the concern over security. The cancellation and re-arranging of interviews will undoubtedly have caused delays. In addition, documents from Sudan are particularly hard to verify and it should be no surprise that background checks could take longer. So, you and your friends in the WhatsApp group need to be patient.
March 28, 2017 at 22:15
AF34xxx Zimbabwe, interview 18 May?
March 28, 2017 at 22:16
Hello Simon..
-My case number is 2017EU00021XXX : ( Albania)
First draw winner
Ds260 sent October 16 –never unlocked–
2NL received March 28
Appointment May 18
I would greatly appreciate any advice
Thank you so much.
Good luck to everyone…
March 28, 2017 at 22:24
May 9
March 28, 2017 at 23:08
Eu8*** , submitted on December 16, interview may 15
March 28, 2017 at 23:21
Recived 2NL for 15May. submitted ds-260 in may-20 Never unlocked.
But i saw there temporary adress below my name..where currently im studying. Though i have correct parmanent adress in resto of my documents. Will it be a problem or not?
March 28, 2017 at 23:26
2nl received today, submitted 26 June 2016. Unlocked three times final submission was 25 October 2016
Cn AF 33***
March 28, 2017 at 23:26
Hi Brit!
I’m glad to tell you that today we got our 2NL
Case number SA16XX
Submission: September 11
Never unlocked
Interview: May 16.
Thnk you very much for everything!
March 28, 2017 at 23:40
Hello Britsimon
I submitted my DS 260 on 09Aug2016 and my case No is 2017AF 322xx from Ethiopia.When do you think I will receive my 2NL?
Thanks a great
March 29, 2017 at 02:30
After that number goes current. I don’t have a prediction for when that will be.
March 29, 2017 at 00:02
2017EU000235XX scheduled in Hong Kong for interview on May 4th Submitted in Mid September unlocked once.
I am now trying to reschedule let’s hope I can make it.. because I will not have time to go back and get the medical etc..