I was contacted a few weeks ago by a young man living in Yemen. The security situation in Yemen has worsened of course and the US embassy has been closed. So – it was clear that this selectee needed to move his interview to another embassy. I spoke to KCC on his behalf and agreed that he could request a change in location. He was already current, and the DS260 was processed.
He first had to consider which country he could go to – as it had to be a country where he could enter and also where he could give KCC an address where he would be staying. The young man emailed several times, but seemed to be making mistakes with one detail or another on the email. So – I ended up speaking to KCC and emailing them yesterday on behalf of the young man.
I provided:-
The full name in order as lastname, firstname, middlename
The Date of Birth in this order Month, day, Year (MM/DD/YYYY)
Full case Case Number, like this2015AS00001234
and the current address as shown on the 1NL.
I explained the reason for the request (the closure of the Yemen embassy) and requested their soonest rescheduling. Amazingly I can happily report KCC sent me a confirmation and sent the 2NL today for an April interview at the embassy in another country he has chosen. He will conduct his medical there also, so it will be a bit complicated – but in early April he will have his visa. Anyone expecting to interview in Yemen should do the same.
That just shows that if we communicate to them with the details they need (as I have described in this post) KCC can be very responsive – even at a time when they were finalizing the April interviews. Kudos to KCC!!!!
Update: – some people are still struggling with the letter – so here is the letter I used to change the interview location for one selectee.
I am writing to request a change of the location of my interview since my local embassy (Sanaa, Yemen) has been closed due to security concerns.
February 24, 2015 at 22:10
Wow. thank you Brit, Yemeni selectee appreciate your effort.
everyone should do the same. but, do you expect this will continue and no Yemeni will get a 2NL unless they change their interview location ? saying this because I know couple people waiting on situation to get better..
February 25, 2015 at 00:03
No this won’t get better by the end of the year – there is no point in waiting! The embassy has been closed and the local situation is not friendly toward the USA. First they would have to established diplomatic relations with the people in power. Then they would have to re-establish security for the embassy, then re-staff it and re-establish systems and so on. That is not going to happen in a few months – it will not happen this year. So – without a doubt there is NO SENSE waiting for an interview in Yemen.
February 25, 2015 at 10:21
Oh my.. that sucks.
thank you Brit 🙂
February 25, 2015 at 03:02
Amazing initiative Simon! I really admire your leadership style and altruistic attitude to help others. God bless you man 🙂
February 25, 2015 at 03:30
Thank you Sammy.
February 25, 2015 at 08:31
Hey Simon you re doing a great!
February 25, 2015 at 17:59
thank you so much BritSimon for helping US
I would like to tell us what the country the selectee change to
to do the same country
February 25, 2015 at 20:15
He chose Jordan – but you can choose anywhere that makes sense for you.
February 26, 2015 at 18:04
thanx
February 26, 2015 at 18:09
but did he get approval from the US embassy in Jordan before he change the location
or just change without needing embassy approval
February 26, 2015 at 19:36
He does not need approval UNLESS the appointment was already scheduled with an embassy.
February 27, 2015 at 16:37
I’m sorry but this applicant may encounter problems when trying to enter Jordan. Also, the embassy in Jordan is the designated post/embassy for Syria. He should call the embassy to confirm…http://jordan.usembassy.gov/visa_syrian_applicants.html
February 27, 2015 at 17:11
Matina, that restriction is for selectees entering Jordan from Syria. This selectee is travelling from Yemen and is confident he can enter Jordan.
February 28, 2015 at 18:27
Hi BritSimon,Thank you so much for helping us
March 11, 2015 at 21:02
Britsimon, that is not the only issue. Cairo, Egypt is the designated post from Yemeni DV winners and not Jordan. The embassy in Jordan stated (via their website in the link above) that they are the designated post for Syria. Further, they have replied to a DV applicant via email saying they cannot accommodate him due to workload.
March 11, 2015 at 21:18
Yes – but that is when a selectee approaches an embassy – which of course can be refused – but that is not the correct procedure if the selectee has not yet been scheduled – they go through KCC.
But the selectee I helped already has his appointment scheduled with Jordan embassy (via KCC), is in Jordan already and has his medical arranged. He is on track and will have his interview in 3 weeks time.
March 13, 2015 at 21:45
Good evening
What do u mean by (1NL & 2NL) ??
March 13, 2015 at 21:51
1NL (first notification letter) is the letter that says you have been selected for further processing.
2NL (second notification letter) is the email+letter that tells you your appointment details (slightly different for people in the USA already)
March 13, 2015 at 22:22
Thank you very much ,
I’m from Yemen and I want to change the place of the interview, please give me the formula becase i want Send to Kentucky Center .
March 13, 2015 at 22:43
https://britsimonsays.com/dv-interviews-in-yemen-rescheduling/
March 13, 2015 at 22:44
I want change to Egypt
March 13, 2015 at 22:55
OK – then you need to email KCC – they will change you immediately
March 13, 2015 at 22:59
What do you suggest to me, that the contact of the Center for Kentucky by phone or send a Email ?
March 14, 2015 at 00:21
Email – they want it in writing
March 14, 2015 at 07:05
My friend sent a Email to Kentucky befor three weeks ago,This is Email
((Dear Madam/Sir,
The information that explains the reason for changing the interview location :
1) The US Embassy in Sana’a is closed due to the political instability in the country, which means that the interview can not take place in Yemen due to the closure of the embassy.
2) The interview location needs to be changed because of the reason mentioned above . Jordan or Egypt will be good places for the interview because Yemenies do not visas to enter the country .
Thank you very much.Sincerely,))
March 14, 2015 at 15:21
That is not a good letter – it is not clear what he wants to do.
He needs to write again with all the information I described (name/case number etc) and say he wants his interview location changed to XXXX embassy. He also needs to give an address in that chosen country where he will be staying while there.
March 14, 2015 at 07:11
The Reply was from Kentucky((Thank you for your inquiry.
Once the DS-260 has been submitted, the Interview Location can only be updated by the Kentucky Consular Center (KCC). Please send your request to [email protected]. You will need to include information that explains why you need the interview location changed.
If you need to change your interview location because your residency has changed, you will need to include the previous address and the new address in your email. You will also need to request that KCC unlock your DS-260, so that you can update your application with your new address.))
What is meant by this response? Please advise me and my friend what should we do ?
March 14, 2015 at 15:27
Read my earlier response – You do NOT need to unlock the DS260.
Check the post above – I have included a standard letter for you.
March 14, 2015 at 17:17
Thank you very much i will send this Email ((I am writing to request a change of the location of my interview since my local embassy (Sanaa, Yemen) has been closed due to security concerns.
I can attend the interview and medical in Egypt and I will stay at my friends address which is Maadi Cairo .
Please arrange to move my interview to the embassy in Cairo.
Thank you for your attention.))
Please review the variables(XXXX) Is it true or not??
March 14, 2015 at 17:45
Yes that is fine – pay special attention to the name and date of birth formats I have described.
March 14, 2015 at 19:05
Thanx , what about my freind he can send this Message as create new Message or reply for old Message ( from kcc ) ?
March 14, 2015 at 21:59
Create new.
March 15, 2015 at 07:12
thank you so much BritSimon for helping US
March 15, 2015 at 07:14
I will tell u for any update
March 16, 2015 at 10:04
Hi every one before five hours
I’ve sent a letter to Kentucky and did not received the auto-reply
What should I do now
March 16, 2015 at 14:14
Relax and wait.
March 16, 2015 at 14:49
How long is the maximum for arrival outo-reply ?
March 16, 2015 at 15:23
The auto reply is meaningless. Just wait for the actual reply. They typically answer within a few days
March 17, 2015 at 18:04
Good evening, I was sent this email and the response was the same as the previous post.
Case Number : XXXX
First Name : XXXX
Last Name : XXXX
Date of Birth: XXXXXX
Dear Madam/Sir,I am writing to request a change of the location of my interview since my local embassy (Sanaa, Yemen) has been closed due to security concerns.
I can attend the interview and medical in Egypt and I will stay at my friend’s address which is XXXX Area, XXXX Street, Building (X) , Apartment (X) ,XXX floor , Cairo .
Please arrange to move my interview to the embassy in Cairo .
Thank you for your attention.Sincerely,
March 17, 2015 at 18:10
This is the answer(Thank you for your inquiry.
Once the DS-260 has been submitted, the Interview Location can only be updated by the Kentucky Consular Center (KCC). Please send your request to [email protected]. You will need to include information that explains why you need the interview location changed.
If you need to change your interview location because your residency has changed, you will need to include the previous address and the new address in your email. You will also need to request that KCC unlock your DS-260, so that you can update your application with your new address.)
–Please advise me !!
March 17, 2015 at 18:45
You might need to call them to make clear that your residency has not changed and the only reason for the request is the closure of the Yemen embassy.
March 17, 2015 at 19:48
I Suggest sent this message before call them
( I want to explained my residence has not changed and the only reason for this request is the closure of the US Embassy in Yemen – Sanaa ) Do you agree with me or not ?
March 17, 2015 at 20:05
If you prefer – it is your case…
March 17, 2015 at 21:51
If your case. Do you will make last try to sent this email or you will call them immediately
March 17, 2015 at 23:39
I would call them…
March 18, 2015 at 17:16
Akram – read this update. https://britsimonsays.com/rescheduling-interviews-in-yemen-update/
July 1, 2015 at 20:01
Hi Mr britismn I did what you told me, sent KCC letter telling them to change my brother interview location from Yemen to Jordan and they answerd that The information I sent don’t match although I’m sure the information I sent is match and the same way you explained in your post, so now I sent them today another letter and 2 screen shots of the first letter and the ds-260 So they make sure all information is right .
Today I called KCC Today and asked that lady if she can change the location she said no I have to send email telling them to unlock ds260 .
My question
1) do you think I still have time to change location if I just sent the second letter yesterday night?
2) is there any risk for them to unlock the application?
He is now in Jordan and hardly he got a chance to get out of Yemen.
3) his number is 2015AS00091xx I have read your post that you think it’s safe but does change location may make troubles to him and don’t get his second letter?
Thank you
July 1, 2015 at 21:29
There should be time to unlock and change, but really – what choice is there? None. You cannot be interviewed in Yemen so you have to change. That is all there is to it.
July 1, 2015 at 21:58
So what you suggest me to do? Espicaly kcc will take actoin of my brother case not less 6 days from today?
July 1, 2015 at 22:20
Contact KCC by phone in the next few days
July 1, 2015 at 23:28
Can I have your phone number please ? I do contact them dont know but its like they are nervouse when they answer the calls, i tried many times to tell them the embassy is closed so no way we must change the interview location and all they say just send email.
My email is [email protected]
Im here in united states and no family here so he will be the only family for me here and i want him to come.
November 16, 2015 at 16:54
Hi Simion, if i request for a change of embassy and change my present adresss and put the addres i do intend to move to, will this cause any implication during the time of my interview?
Wouldn’t it be seen as misleading or false statement?
Knowing that it will be seen on my passport, the immigration stamp that i was still in the old resident by the time mentioned on my ds260.
Please i need your advice.
Millions thanks.