As expected the 2019 data is now available in CEAC. You can check your own case number at this link, by removing the leading zeros from your case number. So 2019AF000012345 would be entered as 2019AF12345. Please read at the bottom of this article to know what the status codes mean.
As many of you will know, the CEAC system is where anyone can check the current status of specific case numbers. This data is interesting regarding one case, but it gives us extraordinary insight into the DV lottery process when we have ALL the case numbers. In previous years we have been able to extract the data by software programs. However, the government implemented some measure to stop software programs overwhelming their system. However, a very smart 2018 winner (Xarthisius) developed a program that harnessed the efforts of many people to solve “captchas”. This was very successful and we were able to get all the 2018 data (here). In the past couple of days the government changed their security measures again, so Xarthisius has reformatted the scraper software today, to allow people to help scrape the data to make this data available to all. So – please get ready to support the community effort needed to get the data. We now need to work together to gather the CEAC data which will keep us informed of progress to date including how many visas have been approved already, denials AP and so on. Using that data we can get a more accurate idea of month to month VB progress and get a better idea about final cutoff ranges.
So – as explained before we need the DV community help to solve captchas. Every captcha solved gets us one more case. Initially, it will take a great effort from many people to solve the captchas, but as we continue over the coming months we will not need to recheck approved or denied cases, so the work will get easier.
This is made easy when lots of people help. So – please get involved and share the work. Give a few minutes every day to solve some more captchas and with that information we will all benefit from better understanding.
This is all made possible by a very smart 2018 DV winner, Xarthisius. He has created the software that facilitates the captcha solving, CEAC scraping and has even produced some really useful tools to allow people to analyze the data. You can take a look at the 2017 data to understand what we will be able to see.
So – to help get the data please read the instructions at this link and do what you can to help. at this site
The charts and analysis tools are available here:
Looking at the data from previous years shows the issued visas per region as well as denials, AP and holes. All essential to understand the VB progress and final cutoffs.
Let’s go and get the data!!!
So what do the status codes mean.
The first status for every case is “AT NVC”. You can ignore the text on the case – the case has not been passed to NVC. What this status means is that the case is in one of the following situations.
- The case is not yet current.
- The case is current, BUT the DS260 has not be submitted at all, or it was submitted but not processed yet – and therefore not scheduled. The same can now be said for the documents needed to be sent to KCC. If you have not sent your documents to KCC, your case will not be scheduled.
- The case is current, the form is processed, but it is waiting to be scheduled (typically because the cases have not yet been sent to the embassies yet).
“In Transit”
This status is shown for a brief period when KCC has scheduled the interview, and transferred the case to the embassy. However, the embassy has not yet updated CEAC to acknowledge they have received the case.
“READY”
This is the next status after in transit. It means the case has arrived at the embassy for interview. Sometimes a case will continue to show ready even after the interview.
“Issued”
Pretty obviously – this is the status we all want to see! The interview took place, was successful and the visa has been approved/issued.
“Refused”
This is the status no one wants to see, meaning the interview took place and the selectee was denied. A derivative can be refused, while the principal is approved. However, if the principal is refused – all the derivatives are refused also – even if the embassy fails to update CEAC.
“Administrative Processing”
This is when someone did not have all the documents at the interview OR some additional checks are needed before the case can be adjudicated. AP can last a few days or several months. The status updates during that time are meaningless.
Derivative number.
For cases that are scheduled we can see the related derivative numbers. Case 01 is the principal and derivatives are case 02, 03 and so on.
January 1, 2019 at 08:11
Thank you
January 1, 2019 at 08:15
?? At NVC AF18xxx
January 1, 2019 at 16:29
What did you expect?
January 1, 2019 at 08:59
Thank you, Simon. When I filled the form, removed the landing zeros and I has put the correct captcha. It takes a long time and at the end, nothing is shown. Is it normal?
January 1, 2019 at 09:04
Thank you dear simon and happy new year
January 1, 2019 at 09:14
Thank you Simmon….happy new year
January 1, 2019 at 09:23
Thanks Brit
January 1, 2019 at 09:42
Happy new year!!1)sets the number without zeros,,sets the codes but does not reach the ending….2)when we see real cases for dv 2019..3)what year can we compare???4) GOD BLEES YOUR FAMILY
January 1, 2019 at 16:28
1. I don’t understand the question.
2. Hopefully in a few days
3. Most recent.
January 1, 2019 at 10:25
Some CN solved, including mines (4 issued visas!) 🙂
January 1, 2019 at 16:25
🙂
January 1, 2019 at 10:47
Am in case number 11*** but have not received 2NL
January 2, 2019 at 11:24
Me to
January 1, 2019 at 10:48
This msg what i get :
On Saturday, December 29, 2018, from 6:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. (Washington, DC time), CEAC will be unavailable due to scheduled maintenance. Users will not be able to pay fees or complete visa application forms during this time. Maintenance is expected to be completed by 10 p.m. but might be extended beyond this time. Thank you for your understanding and support.
January 1, 2019 at 13:29
Same here. Maybe by tomorrow since today’s a holiday?
January 1, 2019 at 14:12
Anna retry and it will work, it works for me.
January 1, 2019 at 16:30
Hmm. Still nothing is populating on that page for me…
January 1, 2019 at 16:48
1. Do you mean you cannot get the CEAC page to load?
2. Are you using Chrome?
3. Did you install the Tampermonkey script?
January 1, 2019 at 17:32
Hi! Yeah, I’m using chrome and I added tampermonkey and it’s enabled. But when I open the site listed, nothing populates on the page. All the blanks are empty. Am I making sense?
January 1, 2019 at 18:51
Anna,
Try installing Tampermonkey Script on Mozilla, I installed the same on chrome and dint work then tried Mozilla and it worked. Either way it will work, play around with the options.
January 2, 2019 at 08:30
Thanks Kilo. I tried both and neither work. I think I might be doing something wrong but who knows? I’ll wait for a couple days and try again.
January 4, 2019 at 15:00
Finally figured out what was wrong and its now working for me. User error 🙂
January 1, 2019 at 13:44
Happy new year Brit!
When I signed in witb the infos,I see that my case (EU132XX)is AT NVC,and in the box below it says that I have to follow the instructions recieved from NVC so my interview can be schedueled.I have not recieved any email requesting documents yet.
Should I sent the documents to KCC?
Thank you brit!
January 1, 2019 at 16:17
Read the article above!
January 1, 2019 at 14:15
Happy New Year Brit. My case number 2019AF9*** reveals the status READY for me and my 3 derivatives. Last update indicates 14th December 2018. We had our interview on 6th December 2018 in Accra and we were approved.
1. Could this mean we are on AP?
2. Does this suggest a relatively longer period of peocessing of visas for the 2019 year?
3. Is the lapse in appropriation going to affect visa processing and issuing?
Thank you.
January 1, 2019 at 16:15
You already asked these questions.
https://britsimonsays.com/ask-questions/comment-page-298/#comment-160653
June 15, 2019 at 01:00
HELLO.. ISSUED YOUR VISA? DATE ?
January 1, 2019 at 14:30
ciao i am elisa from italy my number case is 2019EU278XX status At NVC
when is it possible to know your prediction? thank you so much
January 1, 2019 at 16:16
July.
January 1, 2019 at 19:04
Dear Brit:
How about 2019AS97XX,thanks.Happy New Year.
January 2, 2019 at 04:43
Long time to wait.
January 2, 2019 at 06:32
July possibly?
January 2, 2019 at 15:11
Patience.
January 2, 2019 at 19:12
Hi Brit
What about 2019OC8XX.
January 2, 2019 at 19:53
What about what???
January 3, 2019 at 09:20
How about AS78**? Thank you..
January 2, 2019 at 07:35
mind is AS11XXX, just relax.
January 1, 2019 at 16:40
Happy New to all here…having checked the ceac site it works pretty well showing some Info’s.
January 1, 2019 at 16:45
Hi Simon when is AF23k likely to become current or which months bulletin. May God bless you
January 1, 2019 at 19:03
hey brit, I’m 2019AF10xxx, I sent the required documents in december 5th. they sent me an email saying that documents are well recieved. I checked my statut and it says AT NVC. when do you think they will send the 2L?
January 2, 2019 at 04:43
Later in January probably (for March interview).
January 1, 2019 at 20:38
Hi Brit how are you?
My Case No is 24XXX
I can’t reciev any msg from kcc. Passport, Birth certificate…..
they didn’t ask me
January 2, 2019 at 04:44
In time, they will.
January 1, 2019 at 23:28
Hii am dv 2018 winner my case is till at NVC showed by CEAC,why does it still show so?i contacted us embassy in Australia they said i need to provide them more details about my case.
January 2, 2019 at 04:44
DV2018 is over, you will not be approved.
January 2, 2019 at 10:38
Happy New Year Brit..
My case number is 19***..any predictions on when I could receive my 2nL?
January 2, 2019 at 15:13
No.
January 2, 2019 at 11:31
Hey Brit.happy new year.
My case is af11xxxx
Required docs were sent since 14 november and kcc replied that has received your docs and currently processing it.
But uptil now , i didn’t receive the 2nl
Please when do think i may jave 2nl?
January 2, 2019 at 14:22
Wait patiently,you will probably see ur 2NL dz January.My CN is 2019af5***, av also sent all d required docs and av received automatic reply from KCC dat they av seen and my doc is processing.so wait till d middle of January when the 2NL will be sent.
January 2, 2019 at 15:14
In due course…
January 2, 2019 at 15:43
Merry Crismas Brit , when i use the link as you say it says invalid case number. my case number not have zero (0) . Thank you
January 2, 2019 at 18:36
Do you expect me to guess the number you are entering? What are you entering? Hide the last two digits if you want.
January 2, 2019 at 20:34
Hi Brit
Any idea when will CN 2019OC8XX be current
January 2, 2019 at 20:58
https://britsimonsays.com/dv2019-basic-questions/
January 2, 2019 at 22:22
Sorry Bri 20194TG11DAK2S..
January 2, 2019 at 22:29
Well that is your problem. That is not a case number, that is a confirmation number.
January 3, 2019 at 03:27
Thank u bro..
January 3, 2019 at 05:21
Hi
happy new year
same case which gI’ve there interview in April or may special in Asia and afghanistan is it less chance to get visa.
January 3, 2019 at 09:25
Hi brit, when i fill my case number and submit it say this , “Please follow the instructions you received from the National Visa Center (NVC) that list the six steps you must take before NVC can schedule your visa interview appointment. This includes submitting to NVC various fees, forms and documents. Once NVC has received all the required items, they will let you know if anything is missing or incomplete. You can also find these instructions online at http://nvc.state.gov (English) and http://nvc.state.gov/espanol (Spanish). You will find contact information for NVC at http://nvc.state.gov/ask.” What is this means please brit???
January 3, 2019 at 15:37
You have posted **FIVE** questions about this today. I am about to delete the others and all you need to do is READ the article above! Make certain you pay attention to what I write before bombarding me with pointless questions!
January 3, 2019 at 09:28
I’m from Sri Lanka. My case is AS78** status at NVC. When is it possible your prediction. Thank you
January 3, 2019 at 15:38
Exercise some patience.
January 4, 2019 at 07:04
Thank you…
January 3, 2019 at 11:45
Hi Brit,
I helped solving some captchas. However, I do have two questions regarding this:
1. What happens to the data once I solved the captcha? How is this all connected so you can get the case numbers for insights?
2. Sometimes it states “Your search did not return any data”. What does this mean?
Thank you for your effort. Truly sorry if you have already answered my questions but I could not find anything.
Great job!
January 3, 2019 at 15:45
1. Each time you solve a captcha the script sends the result to Xarthisius’ site where he gathers the data.
2. That means that number is a “hole”. It represents a case that was disqualified before the draw was even announced.
January 3, 2019 at 15:30
Hello Brit! If i call to KCC and ask about my CN 2019EU29xxx they can give me a straight answer about my chances to be interviwed?
January 3, 2019 at 15:59
Of course not! They don’t know.
January 3, 2019 at 15:57
Why same low cases like 1000or 2000 that there interview time passed but until in ceac is show at nvc
January 3, 2019 at 16:00
Some people have not responded (no DS260 or not sent their documents to KCC).
January 3, 2019 at 16:09
Simon
I will interview in April or may and all from Afghanistan go to administration process what you think I will get visa or no my form and documents has not problem and I had sent to kcc
January 3, 2019 at 17:42
I can’t predict the outcome of your case. I suggest you take the DS5535 already completed to the interview, and take some time to learn all the documents they might ask for.
January 3, 2019 at 19:39
I love USA, Hi i am also from Afghanistan. Do you have any information about interviews conducted this year in Kabul. In 2018 AP was a big issue in Kabul embassy. By the way, what is your case number and did you get the email from KCC. Mine is AS85##. Thanks
January 3, 2019 at 16:47
Mr.Brit!
So,i just checked CEAC data 2018
lets say,
case number from AS 10.000-10.200
the chart data was hole 70%
so it means from 200 case number, 140 case (70% of 200)was disqualified before draw announced right?
so real case only 60 case?
That’s simple right?
January 3, 2019 at 17:43
Yes. The number of holes in that range in AS region is VERY high because Nepal and Iran selectees had been capped earlier – and they take the lions share of the selectees in the first few thousand cases. So – 30% density at that number range is perfectly in line with previous years.
January 3, 2019 at 17:53
i would like to say sorry for the multiple questions i have asked you, that is because of the internet connection problem. Sorry brit.
Thank you
January 3, 2019 at 18:26
My case number AF 48***.What is your prediction?
January 3, 2019 at 18:28
I’ll tell you in July.
January 3, 2019 at 19:03
Hi Brit
My case number AF27*** what is your prediction?
January 3, 2019 at 20:07
I predict you will wait and see….
January 3, 2019 at 20:22
At the NVC
Af11xxx
January 4, 2019 at 02:30
Hello BritSimon,
I saw an answer about “at NVC” and you said please see the article, but the article only states as below:
1.The case is not yet current.
2.The case is current, BUT the DS260 has not be submitted at all, or it was submitted but not processed yet – and therefore not scheduled. The same can now be said for the documents needed to be sent to KCC. If you have not sent your documents to KCC, your case will not be scheduled.
3.The case is current, the form is processed, but it is waiting to be scheduled (typically because the cases have not yet been sent to the embassies yet).
Has anyone followed the link to complete the forms as stated when reviewing the case. I have not received the letter or the email from NVC.
Also does anyone know how long does it take to change the status from NVC to Transit?
Thanks in Advance.
Bbd.
January 4, 2019 at 03:34
No – the article does NOT only state that. It says:
“The first status for every case is “AT NVC”. You can ignore the text on the case – the case has not been passed to NVC. What this status means is that the case is in one of the following situations.”
So – ignore it!
January 4, 2019 at 07:06
Hi BritSimon,
Would be possible reach to EU26k do you think this year?
January 4, 2019 at 15:01
We will have a better idea with the CEAC data. Help with the scraping while you wait!
January 4, 2019 at 10:37
I try to check my confirmation but CAPTCHA code do not works..i can not see the picture
January 4, 2019 at 15:03
I cannot imagine why that would be so. Change to a different browser perhaps.
January 4, 2019 at 11:32
At NVC !
AS11116
1- when do you think I will be current?
2- do I add Yemen & Iran to the no issued in the visa Bulletin (4400)?
Thank you!
January 4, 2019 at 15:04
1. I don’t know. Help with the scraping effort and then we will know more.
2. No – selectees from those two countries are within the overall number, so they are in the 4400.
January 4, 2019 at 19:45
Last bulletin AS 4400 except Iran 3400 Yemen 2800 so both Iran and Yemen is 6200, how come are within 4400?
Please explain for me I am confused.
January 4, 2019 at 20:09
You don’t add the numbers like that. AS is current up to 4400, but there are lower numbers WITHIN THAT 4400 RANGE for Iran and Nepal.
January 4, 2019 at 15:19
Good day Brit..tnks for all the help and information..but I have a worry..
I really wanto help with the scrapping process..i took ur instructions and downloaded the tempermonkey.then opened the ceac tracker page..am a lil confused from there..please I need your directions
January 4, 2019 at 15:32
If the script is installed, when you go into CEAC it will populate a case number. You solve the captcha code, the script will note whether that number has data or not, and reset the page for you to enter the next captcha. It’s quite fast once you get the hang of it. Add your nickname to appear on the league table.
https://dvcharts.xarthisius.xyz/ceacFY19.html
January 4, 2019 at 19:18
Hello. Have tried 3 times to go to the CEAC website
but it wont load for me. Any one else with this problem?
January 4, 2019 at 19:41
Eileen are you using Chrome? Occaisionally I see a strange looking page, I refresh and it returns to normal.
January 4, 2019 at 22:02
my case number is AF3***Please i want to know if my case is current and when i will be due for an interview
January 4, 2019 at 22:17
Read this to better understand.
https://britsimonsays.com/dv2019-basic-questions/
January 4, 2019 at 23:59
Hi selectees,just took a time to try 1000cases and putting in that link it very easy to see holes(which will display “did not return any data”) and the moment I kept putting some would show nvc transit ready… and kept counting the number of the real existing selectees who are ahead of my bro’ CN.I might be wrong but as along as it doesn’t request age or name et still displays results on existing number that means that how it works.but of course I don’t think I can put 40k times it should need a software maybe to do so.
January 5, 2019 at 11:40
Hey Brit.
Am Af11xx .when possibly can i get my 2nl?
I check the CEAC=at NVC.
Thanks
January 5, 2019 at 14:18
I assume you have submitted your DS260 and documents? If so then maybe later this month.
January 6, 2019 at 11:57
I am from cameroon case11xxx i have submitted the following documents.
1-biographic passport
2-casier judicaire(police cert)
3-birth cert
January 6, 2019 at 02:30
My case is At NVC, but I can’t understand this text “ NVC that list the six steps you must take before NVC can schedule your visa interview appointment “ what does it mean six steps?
January 6, 2019 at 03:58
Ignore the text.
January 6, 2019 at 07:07
Thanks
January 6, 2019 at 04:46
Brttsimonsays, you did a great job for me and my family. I was almost leaving my beloved son behind, had it not been for your wise advice.
January 6, 2019 at 05:48
Great!
January 6, 2019 at 05:36
Hi Brit, downloaded the tampermonkey but could not proceed from there. Kindly clarify are the wholes part of the 87k selectees for the year 2019. Does it mean we minus the holes from the selected numbers
January 7, 2019 at 14:43
Hey Brit help me.
I mail kcc about my 2nl delays they sent the following.
Thank you for your inquiry.
Your DS-260 has been processed. You should have received, or will soon receive, an email from the Kentucky Consular Center giving you instructions to complete in order for your case to continue processing. Please follow the instructions in the email. Interviews are scheduled numerically based on case numbers that have completed processing. Interviews for the DV 2019 program will begin in October 2018 and conclude on September 30, 2019. Please refer to the visa bulletin at http://www.travel.state.gov to locate the current numbers being processed. This bulletin is updated after the 15th day of each month. Once an interview date has been scheduled, you will receive notification via email to check http://www.dvlottery.state.gov.
Interviews for the DV 2019 program will begin in October 2018 and conclude on September 30, 2019. KCC cannot provide information as to when an interview date may become available for your case. Interviews are scheduled numerically according to assigned case numbers which have completed processing. The Department of State designates how many interviews will be scheduled each month according to visa availability. You may refer to the visa bulletin at http://www.travel.state.gov for the list of current numbers beginning August 2018. This information is updated on the 15th day of each month thereafter.
We have recently made an update to our system that will send an automatic reply if your documents were received. You will receive an update if there are any missing or illegible documents. Once we have finished processing your documents, you will then receive an email letting you know that the process has been completed.
In order for the Kentucky Consular Center to assist with inquiries regarding a specific Diversity Visa (DV) case, you must provide the Principal Applicant’s full name, complete case number, and date of birth in the following format (MMDDYYYY) as entered on the original entry. Please remember that the Kentucky Consular Center does not have the authority to tell you whether or not your specific case will be disqualified. Only a consular officer can do that at the time of your visa interview. Do not send any paper documents to the Kentucky Consular Center.
For additional information, please re
January 7, 2019 at 14:49
So – make your question clear! Have you sent the documents??
January 7, 2019 at 15:06
Thanks sir.
I have sent the required documents and i had an automatic reply that kcc has received your documents and is processing them since 14 of november 2018.
My question is that i didn’t understand the above message from kcc whether it still requires me to resumit the documents?
Thanks
January 7, 2019 at 15:15
Well it helps when you actually type the question rather than expecting me to read your mind.
I suggest you ask KCC if they are satisfied with your documents.
January 7, 2019 at 15:43
Ok sir.thanks