People have started receiving their 2NLs for September 2017 interviews. This will take a few hours – and possibly even a couple of days before all have gone out.
It is important to note – these are the final 2NLs for DV2017. If you are expecting an interview and don’t get notified within the next 2 days you MUST contact KCC to see why you have not been scheduled.
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.
July 19, 2017 at 21:54
how does the host system work? also are x rays and blood tests that important at the interview or can be done after?
July 19, 2017 at 21:58
I already replied to your earlier question.
https://britsimonsays.com/august-v-isa-bulletin-released/comment-page-1/#comment-78027
Medical is done before the interview.
July 19, 2017 at 23:57
Dear Brit
Thank You very much got it.
Case: AS73xx
Submit: 5 August 2016 Never unlock
Interview: 6 September
August 4, 2017 at 04:28
hey pom i was scheduled in september 11 before but i am reschedule in sept.1 for interview are you also reschedule or not t hey notified me by sms
August 8, 2017 at 14:05
Hi Nirmala, How you got notification of rescheduling from 11th sept to 1st spet? by phone or by mail?
July 20, 2017 at 01:24
Dear brit, we have forget to print our first letter before. Now There is second letter in place of first ,how can we print first letter now?
July 20, 2017 at 02:42
You can’t. Just use the 2NL
July 20, 2017 at 01:28
Congrates Pom
July 20, 2017 at 14:23
Govinda
I wanna contact you. Reply me in Facebook message
July 20, 2017 at 02:25
Please need to know if some people are rejected after the interview will they call the remaining number not included in September Bulletin?
July 20, 2017 at 02:40
No.
July 20, 2017 at 02:37
Hello brit sir….
I had my visa approved on june 5…i am at my final days of engineering and it ll be completed in frst week of nov…..my visa expires on 3rd week of november…..does it have any negative impression if i enter to us on 2nd week of nov??? I ll only have 7-10 days before my visa expires…does it have any negative effects if i am entering lately??
July 20, 2017 at 02:46
No
July 20, 2017 at 04:36
Hello Brit,
I had submitted ds260 form on 25th June 2017…finally I got my 2NL…i am from nepal
Thank you very much for your helpful suggestions…
August 3, 2017 at 12:02
that 2NL has your interview date on it right? I read somewhere we need to book our place for interview in the embassy website manually, that’s not true I hope.
August 3, 2017 at 12:27
Are you dv2018 or dv2017?? If 2018 I thought the 2NL were being sent in the end of August
July 20, 2017 at 05:22
Hello,Brit
I helped a friend complete his DS-260, on June 30, finally he received his 2NL. Thank you for the support !
Here is my concern, we submitted the DS-260 without the passport, should we unlock before the interview to put the passport information or wait for the day of the interview and go with the passport?
Thank you for your constant assistance!
July 20, 2017 at 13:16
Once the interview is scheduled, the DS260 can not be unlocked – so – the decision has been made.
July 20, 2017 at 16:33
thank you Mr. Brit
July 20, 2017 at 05:28
Hello, Brit
Finally I got my 2NL with interview date on 21st September. FYI… Case number: 2017EU14xxx. Our case was selected on 2nd draw in September, 2017. Sent DS-260 forms mid Sept. I am from Uzbekistan.
Thank you so much for your help and advice. I was following your website since last year September. All the best!!!
July 20, 2017 at 05:30
Thnx Brit i too get my 2nl from Nepal. Interview on second week of september
July 20, 2017 at 06:03
Hello Brit I have mailed kcc for unlock my ds260 for adding my child on 14july and also prepare ds260 of my child but they dont reply or not reopen yet but i am schedule for interview on 2nd weak of September what to do they reopen ds 260 or not
July 20, 2017 at 13:29
They won’t reopen your DS260 now. Wait a few days then contact the embassy and discuss adding the child to the case.
August 2, 2017 at 10:06
hi brit as your consult i mailed in embassy (support nepal) as requesting for adding my baby in my case but they dont reply me why are they being so passive. i mailed in july 21
August 2, 2017 at 15:25
I cannot answer for the embassy. Keep trying.
July 20, 2017 at 10:09
Hi brit,,,,
I m winner of edv2018,,
M single,, i already enterd form of 1snl,,,,, i m waiting for 2nl ,,,n my case number is near 32xx
,,, i m still single,, but m going to marry with my gf in this september 2017,,,, could i add my wife in 2nl or not??,,,, whats a % of chances to get 2 nl n visa?????
July 20, 2017 at 13:34
You haven’t included your region – so I have no idea about timing.
Read this:
https://britsimonsays.com/dv2018-basic-questions/
July 20, 2017 at 14:20
This mean that the selecteds in Dv2018 will start to receive the scheduling in august, so, in october will they have This mean that the selected in Dv 2018 will start to receive the scheduling in august, so, in october will they have your interviews the firsts number cases
July 20, 2017 at 17:50
Hi Brit
i have entered the US two weeks ago via DV lottery program
and i’am 23 years old, i remember when i submitted the DS260 , there was required military( not sure from the name) registration for my case and all the people in the same age of mine.\so my questions are:
1- where and when i have to register?
2- what are the requirements for the registration?
Taking into account that i haven’t receive my green card yet
July 20, 2017 at 19:02
https://www.sss.gov/
July 20, 2017 at 21:25
hello Brit
My friend got his 2NL after submitting DS260 on June, 30 2017.
CN AF12xx
Few weeks ago i talked to you about it.
Very wonderful
July 20, 2017 at 21:26
I forgot, Scheduled on Sept, 12
July 20, 2017 at 23:44
Hi brit,
I received my 2nd letter nearly a month ago. And I requested to change my interview location from doha to kathmandu. I didn’t get any mail regarding my interview from kdu but I got email from doha few weeks saying ur case has been sent to kathmandu. So my interview date is on 10 august 2017.
And question is if I didn’t attend my interview in 10 august in doha will I be disqualified?
July 21, 2017 at 00:38
You don’t have an interview on August 10. That is gone because Doha have sent your case to KDU. KDU embassy have to schedule an appointment now – and as I warned you before, there is now delay and risk. You have to HOPE that they schedule your interview before the end of September. If they don’t, your chance will be gone.
July 20, 2017 at 22:15
Hi Simon,
do you happen to know what is the last month that interviews are conducted? if so, is it the same for all regions/countries?
July 20, 2017 at 22:22
As the post above says – these 2NLs are the last of the DV2017 year – September interviews. On October 1, DV2018 interviews start.
July 21, 2017 at 02:59
Hello Simon,
I am already in the United States and realised I made a mistake with my host’s zip code. I’ve been here for a week. Is there any means of correcting the address?
Thanks
July 21, 2017 at 04:20
You can update online (google it), but it won’t change where the GC is sent.
July 21, 2017 at 04:23
Thanks Simon!
Do you mean that since everything is OK but the zip code, the GC will he sent to the right address?
July 21, 2017 at 04:26
I didn’t say anything like that.
July 21, 2017 at 03:50
When will sent 2NLs for 2018 DV Winner?
Start sending 2NLS from August?
July 21, 2017 at 04:18
Yes
July 21, 2017 at 17:43
sir is there any forum where people share their experience about dv interview. If there is any blog plz give me d link or PLZ create a page where one can share only about their interview experience. Thnx Brit for all d things u r doing for us
July 21, 2017 at 17:57
https://britsimonsays.com/interview-experience-stories/
July 21, 2017 at 21:31
Hello britsimon I have received my interview date but didn’t get the the medical details.
1Please do I have to call the embassy for that? I received my second letter on the 19 July , or
2 do I have to wait for that as well
July 21, 2017 at 22:27
You have to book it yourself with their panel physician.
https://britsimonsays.com/prepare-dv-lottery-interview-2/
July 22, 2017 at 17:29
Brit Sir, I got 2nl on 19 July but till now CEAC status show in transit.How long does it take to become ready
July 22, 2017 at 18:56
It depends on the embassy, but it doesn’t matter.
July 23, 2017 at 12:39
my ds forum was filled with no passport and I am going for interview with a passport does it will cause some problem for my visa or its a simple .. no problem …in your point of view Brit..
July 23, 2017 at 12:54
No problem.
July 23, 2017 at 17:07
I went to the interview without medical report and after the interview I was told to go for the medical report and sent it to DHL office .
I went for the medical report and deleived it to DHL office so three days later I had a call from the embassy that I should come back to the embassy this Wednesday and
am worried.
Plz what could be the reason for me going back to the embassy again?
My case is still on administrative processing
July 23, 2017 at 17:29
I don’t know.
July 23, 2017 at 19:56
Hello Mr britsimon I have my interview on the second week in September and please do I have to go for the police reports from now or should wait until ending of august or I can go for it now?
And please for the medical report, how many month or weeks do I have toget it before the interview date. My interview is in the second week of September. Thank you very much sir am looking forward to hearing from you soon
July 23, 2017 at 20:36
You should be applying for both things now.
I have told you several times to read the instructions and pointed you at how to prepare. You simply ask me basic questions again and again. So – I am not going answer your questions if they are things you should know from the FAQ and so on. Put some effort into your own case, otherwise you are sure to fail.
July 24, 2017 at 02:55
Hello Britsimmon sir,
I have recently got Dv lottery for 2018 from nepal. I have submitted my DS 260 in the first week of may . All the documents i have submitted are real .What is the chance of getting 2L( AS5585) ?Does everybody got second letter from that country, when the visa bulletin for that country is current . I have also got student visa for Germany for january. I am little bit confused either going to germany or waiting 2L for US . If the 2nd letter for US is 100% then i shall have to wait for that . Is there any guarantee for 2nd letter ?
Thanks in advance sir
July 24, 2017 at 13:05
That number would normally be safe to get an interview.
July 24, 2017 at 14:40
Hi Brit, I understand I need my ds 260 confirmation page for my interview. How do I get it. I am not sure how the page looks like. kindly assist me. Thx.
July 24, 2017 at 14:53
Log in to the CEAC system and open the DS260, navigate through each page until the last page and print the confirmation page.
July 24, 2017 at 16:04
Thx Sir
July 31, 2017 at 21:13
Nana y can reach me on [email protected] am Ghanaian to discuss some issues
July 25, 2017 at 12:01
Hi mr brit..i m frm nepal..gt recevd passport with visa jst today..after 14 mnths of patience…there was jst a normal conversation in interview with my native language…had interview on 17th of july..c.o jst asked me 2 swear to speak truth..n if i ever had been to out of nation..coz i was in s. korea n Malaysia before less than a year..after answering the question he approved my visa..it was less than a minute..thank u very much mr.brit 4 ur wonderful blog,ur support,ur guidance..ur great man…
Jst a question in my visa there’s a case no 2017AS63××01 Bt my case no is 63×× …….01 just denotes the single marriage status or its jst a mistake..thank u soo much mr .brit
July 25, 2017 at 13:40
Yes – 01 for the first person, 02 for the second etc.
July 25, 2017 at 16:00
Thanks mr brit
July 26, 2017 at 12:43
Hello Mr. Brit,
We received our passport with Visa and we booked our ticket too for October.
I hav one question Can I go another country for a week in visit visa before going USA in October.
Many Thanks
Regards,
Sailesh
July 26, 2017 at 19:40
No problem.
July 31, 2017 at 06:13
Hi sailesh my interview is on aug 28 after interview how many days it will take to issue visa.
is there any difficulties for interview plz say some suggestions I am afraid of visa denial.
July 31, 2017 at 06:17
Hi sailesh my interview is on aug 28 after interview how many days it will take to issue visa.
is there any difficulties for interview plz say some suggestions I am afraid of visa denial.
July 27, 2017 at 05:06
hi brit!
If someone has asthama disease,will he ineligible(reject) visa for 2018 dv winner?
July 27, 2017 at 08:58
No
July 27, 2017 at 10:12
THANKS BRO
July 27, 2017 at 17:23
Hi Brit
I want to apply to get a driving license after entering the united states but they told me i should bring I94 form with me, So i just want to make sure if there is an I94 form for DV lottery winners or not ?
Thanks
July 28, 2017 at 04:20
No – you take your passport with endorsed visa, or Green Card.
July 28, 2017 at 02:43
Hi Brit…
When wil be the 2NL for OC regions???
Thanks
July 28, 2017 at 04:07
2NLs have been sent.
July 28, 2017 at 04:16
So that means if I haven’t received it i am not selected for interview?
Hoping for the best ?…Thank you for your kind assistance.
July 28, 2017 at 04:32
Is yours a DV2017 case? When did you submit your DS260?
July 28, 2017 at 04:51
Yes I submitted my DS260 on May 30th….Is there must be a problem?
July 28, 2017 at 04:58
Possibly. You should contact KCC. You should first of all check your ESC page to see if you simply missed the email.
July 28, 2017 at 14:32
I am sorry Brit mine is 2018 case…..Are they receiving their 2NLs?
July 28, 2017 at 14:46
No!
https://britsimonsays.com/dv2018-basic-questions/
July 28, 2017 at 14:48
Thank you so much…
July 29, 2017 at 08:49
Hi britsimon How are u.I just receive an Interview appointment letter last week.I was filing adjustment of Status.my question is i have work permit but i don’t have job.So is there any problem.What should i do?
July 29, 2017 at 15:12
There could be. Which visa type are you on? Is it dependent on having a job, and if so – were you working when you filed.
Secondly, about financial support – make sure you have a way to explain how you will meet that requirement (usually an I-134 is best)..
July 29, 2017 at 15:16
my status is asylum pending and my visa type is M1.I wasn’t work when i filed it.
July 29, 2017 at 10:01
hi brit!
Interview appoint (2NLs) is depends on case number or earlier submitting ds260 form?
if case number 9000 submit his ds 260 form on July, and if case number 11000 submit his ds 260 form on june
who will get earlier 2NLs?
July 29, 2017 at 15:18
It depends on both AND the visa bulletin.
No case will be scheduled until the DS260 is processed AND the case number is current in the visa bulletin.
https://britsimonsays.com/dv2018-basic-questions/
July 30, 2017 at 15:11
dear brit, i m from nepal and i stayed in india 3 years(2011-2014) for study purpose which also i mention in ds-260 but my course of study was completed in 2 years (2012-2014) as the session started at that time but when i applied for police report in indian embassy they are only issuing police report seeing my academic certificate i.e.2012-2014 and told me if i want to make police clearance of 2011 i have to go quite long process as i have to return to the place where i studied. So sir is that ok to show the police clearance that they are giving now or i should proceed further. Sorry for long que i hope u understand my question.Thnx
July 31, 2017 at 01:27
READ the instructions – in particular referring to the reciprocity page for India.
July 31, 2017 at 03:08
plz share me d link i cant find it
July 31, 2017 at 04:36
Google it!
July 31, 2017 at 08:03
Hi Nepalese,
travel.state.gov > Visas > Reciprocity by Country > India Country Reciprocity Schedule
The above page provides:
“Indian police certificates are not available for foreign (non-Indian) nationals applying outside India”
I think for Nepalese persons who are not staying in India now and applying outside India, do not need Police Clearance Certificate.
Am I correct Mr. Simon? Please correct me, if I am wrong.
Thanks !!!!
July 31, 2017 at 14:55
You are not wrong – but people need to read the instructions and follow them for themselves so that they know what other steps they must make.
July 31, 2017 at 16:24
i was not understanding so i asked sorry sir for d trouble
August 1, 2017 at 01:47
Thanks puspa for clarifying. This was ambiguous to me until now. Now i got the main link, print out of which i am going to take it with me for my interview.just incase.
one of the instruction says, if you leave in a country for more than 12 months than you need to get police clearance for that country.
Another instruction says, basically India Reciprocity, if you are not in India then you don’t need to obtain the indian police being non national.
I guess this is why people ge cofuse with this so often
July 31, 2017 at 13:33
Thanx Pushpa G I am now more clear about this thing
August 1, 2017 at 01:40
Thanks Simon and Puspha G, I had the same question couple of months back. I tried to make an India police clearance from VFS office sydney. Its so much of a hassel and i dont think i will be able to ever get it.
But thanks to you and Simon , You guys have given a peace to my mind. India Reciprocity clearly says we dont need to obtain the indian police clearance if we are out of country. Now i can relax and i dont have to look for it any more.
Thanks all of you.
August 1, 2017 at 04:51
I don’t think you ever asked me that question – but you will find several places I have referred people to exactly that answer on the reciprocity page.
August 1, 2017 at 03:52
hi britsimon
my case is current but my sponsor has changed his city in same state. should i unlock ds-260 and change it now or it would be better to tell CO during interview
August 1, 2017 at 04:53
Either way.
August 1, 2017 at 12:52
wont it be risky to open ds-260 after case being current
August 1, 2017 at 13:19
Once a case is *scheduled*, it cannot be opened. That is not “risky”.
August 1, 2017 at 13:07
Hi Brit, I am DV2018 SAxxx22xx winner and I submitted my DS 260 in May, when I enrolled for DV2018 I was single, then I got married on December 29th, when I submit the form they asked for my marriage certificate which I uploaded just in the translated form ,not in Spanish (original document), is that ok or should I unlock to upload the document in the original language?
August 1, 2017 at 13:25
It is OK.
FYI, your case number is very high. You should realize that there is significant risk that you will not get an interview. Make sure you are prepared for that possibility.
August 2, 2017 at 04:19
Hi Brit
I’am 2017 DV lottery winner and I got my green card two days ago, I’m single but i want my family that consist of my four brothers and my parents to join me in the united states, my brother’s ages are as follow: 29,28,20 and 15 years old my questions are:
1- my 28 years old brother is already in the united states and he is working in the states with work permit (OPT)after he finished his master degree, so i just want to know if my status as a green card holder can help him to get H1B visa or green card in the future ?
2- For my 15, and 20 years old brothers, does my status as a green car holder can help them to get in the united states and get a green card too ?
3- For my parents I have read that i can bring them and then apply for them to get a green card after i spend two years in the states, is this true? and if not what is the correct process ?
Thank you
August 2, 2017 at 15:31
1. No. As a GC holder you cannot sponsor a brother for a GC. Once you have citizenship (which will take 5 years), you will be able to sponsor your brothers, BUT that process currently has a 12+ year waiting period – so it could be many years before you can help your brothers.
2. See 1
3. After citizenship, you can bring them.
August 2, 2017 at 20:33
Hello,as a winner of dv2018,I just saw Trump announcing his new legal immigration plans today(green card points-based system).Is there a chance Trump can cancel DV2018 winners?
August 2, 2017 at 20:45
There is no effect unless the act became law – which is not likely.
August 3, 2017 at 00:43
HI Mr britsimon.hope u r doing well,I would like to ask you about my husband job,I’m the dv winner applicant,my husband left his job for some reason and in ds260 which I fill on may I put that his working in such company.my question is do I need to unlock again my ds to apdated or no need in present his not working please advise me what to do,thanks by advince
August 3, 2017 at 01:06
If you are not scheduled for interview, you should update it.
August 3, 2017 at 01:37
Thanks for your reply I want to know if i unlock my ds for second time can that delay my chance to have a early appointment for the 2NLs I’m DV 2018
August 3, 2017 at 03:30
Normally no delay.
August 3, 2017 at 06:46
if the trump act will became law then 2017 dv winners will also be affected though they are scheduled for interview….
August 3, 2017 at 12:08
No
August 3, 2017 at 12:48
only 12 days are remaining for my interview so the news about immigration law make me tensed…
Thanks Simon…
August 3, 2017 at 08:48
I am dv 2018 selectee. I am pregnant and my third baby is about to be born this August. In my ds 260 i indicated that I have two kids which I submitted in mid May. My case number is AF10xxx.
1. if I unlock the ds forms to correct on the number of kids will it delay my interview appointment?
2. Since I will add him l/her in my case can’t I discuss it at my interview?
3. We are planning to legalise our marriage before the interview since we don’t have a marriage certificate. Will this raise any issues at the interview since the date of marriage indicated in the ds forms is different from the one in the Marriage certificate ?
August 3, 2017 at 12:12
1. Normally no.
2. It is better to add the child before the interview.
3. Possibly. Get on with the marriage.
August 3, 2017 at 14:21
Hey Brit
I was looking through old DV Lottery AF selectee numbers and the VB’s to approximate when I should get an interview to no avail, the numbers are not close to each other at all.
I looked at fiscal year’s 2018, 2017, 2016, and 2015. I found that the selectee numbers for Africa were: 49392, 38500, 45034, 58000 (took a calculator to the selected entrants webpage for that last one).
Finally, I wanted to ask two things.
1. Why is there such a big range of selectees over the various years?
2. As my case number is 2018AF317XXX, do you think I fall within the safe range, in your opinion?
August 3, 2017 at 14:24
Correction, *2018AF317XX, 300 thousand people is a bit of an over selection 😛
August 3, 2017 at 14:31
I have written explaining all this – read this link
https://britsimonsays.com/dv2018-selectee-numbers-published/
August 3, 2017 at 14:37
Hi , There is an issue in our country forums about green card . There are 2 links.
http://edition.cnn.com/2017/08/02/politics/trump-skills-immigration-plan-cotton-perdue/index.html
https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-bill/354
Does it effect the DV2018 winners?
Thanks,
August 3, 2017 at 14:54
No