For those just being selected, you may not yet fully understand the importance of your case number. Your number is specific to your region, each region starting from 1. So there is an 2019AF1, 2019AS1, 2019EU1 and so on. The regions go up to different maximum numbers, with 1 being the lowest in each region. The number dictates when you will be interviewed, low numbers are interviewed before high numbers. Whether your number is high or low is relative within a region to the highest numbers in that region – so it is helpful in these early days to start getting an idea of what case numbers are out there.
So – please report your case number as a reply to this thread. Give your number in slightly hidden format – ignoring the leading zeros, and hiding the last 2 or 3 digits. So case number 2019AF000012345 would be shown as 2019AF12XXX. SA and OC regions have lower ranges, so just hide the last two digits – so 2019OC000001234 becomes 2019OC12XX. Always quote your number that way on public forums.
Please also give your country you are charged to (typically country of birth).
September 15, 2018 at 07:19
Then what about 7% of 55,000. They are crossing the maximum limit of 3500 selectees.
September 15, 2018 at 14:27
THe limit is 7% of available visas.
September 15, 2018 at 19:25
Hi Brit
when do you think te system will be available?
September 16, 2018 at 19:18
Do you have documentation to establish that you have received vaccinations in accordance with U.S. law?- In a previous comment you answered “NO”.. i tried to do the same, but then it wouldnt let me process further because it says “EXPLAIN WHY”.. and instead I selected yes. Will this be a problem for instant refusal?
September 16, 2018 at 20:49
No.
September 17, 2018 at 16:57
my case number; 2019EU000033**
i want to fill up DS260 online, but i got this message…
The Case Number entered is currently unavailable. Please try again later or contact the Kentucky Consular Center (KCC)
what to do now??? i checking every day, same answer…
September 17, 2018 at 19:23
“contact the Kentucky Consular Center (KCC)”
Do that.
September 18, 2018 at 14:44
We are unable to process your request to unlock the DS-260 for case number 2019EU00004***. You will have an opportunity to make any necessary changes to your DS-260 after your initial Diversity Visa interview at a United States Embassy or Consulate. If you need to submit a new DS-260 for a new spouse or child, please contact the Embassy or Consulate where your interview will take place after you receive a scheduling confirmation letter through the Diversity Visa Entrant Status Check system. For changes to an existing DS-260, it is not necessary to contact the Embassy or Consulate in advance.
i got this message what is this meaning??? i don’t understand
September 18, 2018 at 15:59
When did you completed the D260, Frodo?
September 18, 2018 at 16:59
i didn’t not yet. because i can’t sign in to site
September 18, 2018 at 17:16
You need to contact KCC again making it clear that you have not completed the DS260. They may ask you to go to the embassy to get a password.
September 18, 2018 at 16:54
Exactly what it says.
November 1, 2018 at 15:18
Hi
My case number unavilable
What can I do?
November 1, 2018 at 19:38
I don’t know because you haven’t told me anything useful.
September 19, 2018 at 21:34
Hi! BRIT, I applied for the DV 2019 and I was among the selected ones for further process.. My case being 2019AF100XXX.Bt every tym that I have been trying to submit my form DS-260 I have been getting notifications that invalid case number.. You advised me to wait a week or two.. Bt till now heading to two months.. And a can’t still submit my form DS-260. Wat could be wrong? Or wat is your advice on that?
September 19, 2018 at 21:39
Contact KCC and ask themn what to do to submit your form.
October 16, 2018 at 09:12
Omit zeros in your case number when entering as in example 2019AF10034xxx should be entered as 2019AF134xxx. Hope this helps.
November 8, 2018 at 00:53
Fadhili mwangi when you are entering your case number ignore the zeros, system doesn’t recognize them, I think it was there trick to cut down on numbers
September 20, 2018 at 07:14
will the case no. be according to the continent or country wise?
September 20, 2018 at 16:56
Region.
September 20, 2018 at 08:13
Hi Simon,
i need your advice about dv2019. after i filled ds260 i found one mistake, my correct birth place is “south gonder” but instead i written “gonder” excluding south in each my document including my birth place,education and birth certificate I, ds260 and passport. actually south gonder is under gonder(south and north). to unlock ds260 and to correct its difficult forme due lateness, and documents correction in each offfce takes time. my worry and question are:
1) do the current government administrative system “south gonder” zone affects my dv?
2) can i ignore it since my birth place “gonder” same in all my documents(my birth place,education and birth certificate I, ds260 and passport )?
3) my birth place gonder is province not town, town is debretabor,do this leads mistake?
September 20, 2018 at 18:09
https://britsimonsays.com/ask-questions/comment-page-271/#comment-139649
September 23, 2018 at 12:08
Hi brit,
Can i married after interview??
September 23, 2018 at 15:27
Yes, but doing so makes it complicated to get you both to the USA – so get married well before the interview and add the spouse. Read the FAQ.
September 24, 2018 at 16:51
Hi Britt y case number is 2019EU00020xxx
when should i send my file immigration office
Thx
September 24, 2018 at 17:04
What file are you talking about?
September 26, 2018 at 17:02
My case number is 2019AF40** from kenya when am i expect to get 2NL if i completed my ds260 in August
September 26, 2018 at 18:23
https://britsimonsays.com/dv2019-basic-questions/
September 27, 2018 at 04:31
Hallo salah please contact me at [email protected]. thanks
September 27, 2018 at 14:02
Hi mr brits, please CN 2019AF 239xx ds form aready summited can I unlock at this point to make correction
September 27, 2018 at 16:46
Yes you can normally unlock and correct.
September 27, 2018 at 17:45
Thanks sir once again
Finally got here two days
With all the lessons I learned from this blog I was able to play other family members and friends during the DV 2019 process
But my question is can I play them from here too?
September 27, 2018 at 17:46
I mean the DV 2020 process
September 27, 2018 at 18:22
Yes
September 29, 2018 at 10:16
Hey simon, i have encountered a problem. I would appreciate highly if you can help me with it. 2019AS1XXXX, Afghanistan. I submitted my DS260 on july 24th and i am just waiting to get email for the interview. But right now when i am trying to accesss my DS260 , i am getting an error telling “ The case number is currently unavailable please try again later or contact KCC” …. im afraid to be rejected or something like that ???? Is it possible to get rejected at this stage ???
September 29, 2018 at 14:38
No, lots of people are having the same problem. If you need to access your form to make a change, contact KCC
September 29, 2018 at 14:48
Thanks alot for comforting me 🙂 I really appreciate your prompt reply. I will try to contact KCC.
October 1, 2018 at 20:23
Hi my number is 2019EU00029XXX when should i expect my interview to be scheduled and is my number too high to have a chance of getting an interview ?
October 1, 2018 at 20:33
https://britsimonsays.com/dv2019-basic-questions/
October 1, 2018 at 20:59
Can you please explain in simple words Sir
1. When should i expect ? etc June May April
2. Am i at risk because of my number?
Thanks a lot
October 1, 2018 at 21:06
Don’t be lazy, read the link Simon gave you, it will give you all the answers you need 🙂
October 1, 2018 at 21:08
Lisa is correct.
October 2, 2018 at 19:26
Hi
My case number was unavailable we contact to Kentucky center and … After a day was seen it was open and I wanted fill case number on next day but it was unavailable again and try to contact to Kentucky center but they don’t answer to me what can I do?
October 2, 2018 at 20:11
Keep trying to contact KCC.
October 12, 2018 at 19:11
Send them an email..they will tell U what to do..I faced same problem… still unsolved..
What is Ur Case No.?? &Region & Country..???
-When do u submit 1st Ds-260,,??
October 2, 2018 at 19:36
Hi! My case number is 2019AS11XXX from Lebanon. Seeing as the selectee number for Asia is 15,619, am I at risk of not being interviewed?
October 2, 2018 at 20:19
In a normal year, your number would be too high. However, if the travel ban stays in force, you will probably get a chance.
October 11, 2018 at 16:18
sorry Brit,
(1) I am from Iran, by this sentence (“if the travel ban stays in force”), you mean selectees from Iran has no chance to wine the Green Card? (2) I have PhD in chemistry and am a scientist, can it be a good point in the my interview?
October 11, 2018 at 17:05
1. Almost no chance.
2. No – that would actually increase your chance of additional background checks.
October 3, 2018 at 08:41
Hi
My case no 2019AS111xx
I am from Lebanon, when could I expect to get an email for interview?
October 3, 2018 at 15:29
https://britsimonsays.com/dv2019-basic-questions/
October 4, 2018 at 14:29
Greetings Brit!
Im from Cameroon and my case nuber is 43xxx. Im the Principal applicant and won with my wife and three kids.
1) I filled the DS 260 and submitted it in August. I didnt supply my kids passports as they are still in processing. Will this cause any problem?
October 4, 2018 at 17:34
No
October 4, 2018 at 15:35
Hi my case number is 2019Af10xxx when did I expecte to be interviewed is my case number is high or low?
October 4, 2018 at 17:39
https://britsimonsays.com/dv2019-basic-questions/
October 5, 2018 at 03:14
Hi my case number is 2019AF10xxx I fill DS-260 number when did I expecte to do with my interview did my case number is high or low?
October 5, 2018 at 03:45
https://britsimonsays.com/dv2019-basic-questions/
October 7, 2018 at 13:47
Hi Simon my case number 2019AF10*** received a message in May 15 2018 I have submitted DS-260 in June but I didn’t get 2NL so when I can get it?
October 7, 2018 at 14:22
https://britsimonsays.com/dv2019-basic-questions/
October 12, 2018 at 04:51
I think you r Ethiopian…Since z last cutoff for Dec 2018 is 9800 Your case will be scheduled for interview@January 2019,,,,
Contact me if U r Ethiopia: [email protected]
October 12, 2018 at 08:08
Dv 2019 winners in Ethiopian Facebook page. Like
https://m.facebook.com/DV-2019-winner-in-Ethiopia-974078766117656/
October 10, 2018 at 12:05
Ho Brit My case is 2019AF 25*** . My inquiry is that i’m the principal and due to some personnal issue, I want to submit my ds260 alone and my wife will join me after. What is the process in this case.
1 is it possible ?
2 Should I report that to My embassy before.
Nées tour help
October 10, 2018 at 13:56
1. Yes, as long as you understand it will take around two years to sponsor your wife later.
2. If you want.
October 10, 2018 at 17:50
Thanks si I dont really need to inform thème while filling out my form
October 10, 2018 at 19:37
Sir,my case number is 2019AF00******,do I nid to take police report along one day of my interview.
October 10, 2018 at 22:11
Yes. And you need to read the instructions too!
October 10, 2018 at 23:04
Am from one of d banned country bt my place of birth makes me Eligible.my question
1.am I to obtain police report from d country where I live which is my own country or I shld obtain it from d could of my place of birth?
October 10, 2018 at 23:06
You MUST read the instructions!!!
October 11, 2018 at 13:35
Greetings!
Im from Cameroon and a selectee in DV2019. I lived in South Africa since October 2009 and returned back to Cameroon in 2014.
1) Do I need a police clearance from South Africa going for the interview?
2) If yes, it is possible I get that throuth the South African Consulate here in Yaounde Cameroon?
3) IF NO, How do I do the get the police clearance from South Africa
Thanks
Prince Rogers
October 11, 2018 at 14:23
ALL your questions are answered if you read the instructions. So – read them.
October 11, 2018 at 23:59
Thanks Brit for all your helps,
I got another question. I was in Switzerland for 9 months in 2010-2011. So do I need to have a police clearance certificate from Switzerland? I ask this question because in the travel.state.gov website has mentioned police record is required for (1) the country of nationality if they resided there for more than 6 months “any previous country or countries (2) the country of current residence (if different from nationality) if they resided there for more than 6 months (3) residence if residing there for more than 12 months.
SO DO I NEED TO HAVE IT ALSO FROM SWITZERLAND?
October 12, 2018 at 03:43
Just in case – get it.
October 12, 2018 at 05:59
hello brits my CN is AF13xxx
What i filled in my DS form is that i am studying INFORMATION SCIENCE but now i ve graduted and on the tempo it says INFORMATION SYSTEM it not my mistake even when they release schedule they call is as INFORMATION SCIENCE and also my sponsor addres is not correct my question is that
1 should i unlock my DS form to edit it.
2 could unlocking cause any problem this time?
October 12, 2018 at 13:27
1. No
2. No
October 12, 2018 at 22:25
Hi brit. When we open our ds260 completed. At the right corner of the form it says your case number is currently at =KCC. Is that means they still didn’t send it to the embasy that we will get interviewed or that is how it says for all cases. My regards, thank you .
October 12, 2018 at 23:10
That is normal until you are scheduled.
October 13, 2018 at 19:11
Hello I’m italian e my case number for green lottery 2019 is EU278XX….I Think thai is night….what are the odds this year to get an interview? Thank you
October 13, 2018 at 20:07
It is too early to be sure.
October 16, 2018 at 09:51
Greetings
Im from Cameroon and a selectee in DV2019, got work experience as Stock Check Supervisor while in South Africa, School secretary and Computer Operator, Computer Maintenance Tec and currently working as Vice Principal and Teacher. I had two subjects in my Advanced Level or grade 12 ICT and Religious studies. Can my case be disqualified because of the Religious studies since the rules stipulates that you may have two subjects in grade 12 minus Religious studies. I also have a certificate and diploma in computer maintenance
October 16, 2018 at 13:36
I don’t know local education systems or requirements
October 17, 2018 at 20:39
Hi
I was jst wondering by which date can my interview date be schedule according to u sir …my case no# is 2019oc000004×× …
October 17, 2018 at 20:48
https://britsimonsays.com/dv2019-basic-questions/
October 18, 2018 at 09:32
My CN is 2019AF35XXX country of Chargeability is Cameroon, When am I expected to be scheduled?
October 18, 2018 at 14:12
https://britsimonsays.com/dv2019-basic-questions/
October 19, 2018 at 06:39
Please tell how is the interview 2019 who faced it for others thanka
October 19, 2018 at 13:29
https://britsimonsays.com/interview-experience-stories/
October 21, 2018 at 05:10
Hi Simon,
My number is 2019AS12XXX, and when should I expect my interview to happen?
Thanks!
October 21, 2018 at 15:23
https://britsimonsays.com/dv2019-basic-questions/
October 22, 2018 at 01:32
Hi Simon,
Please tell me when is the last day or deadline to submit DS260 form for DV 2019.
October 22, 2018 at 14:23
There isn’t an official last day, May is usually safe.
October 22, 2018 at 16:58
DV 2019
Case number 9XXX
I have sent dv 260 in august
When im gonna get the 2NL letter
Thank you
October 22, 2018 at 17:01
https://britsimonsays.com/dv2019-basic-questions/
October 22, 2018 at 17:31
Yes yes i have read that thank you but do you think its going to be in february
October 22, 2018 at 18:16
I wrote the other article so that I don’t have to answer these types of questions.
October 22, 2018 at 20:41
DV 2019 MY CASE NO. 2019AF42XXX I replied with my DS-260 FORMS on May 23rd 2018 when the interviews schedule can be expected?
October 22, 2018 at 20:42
A long time.
https://britsimonsays.com/dv2019-basic-questions/
October 23, 2018 at 11:50
Hi. is the KCC speaking french? I would like to call them
October 23, 2018 at 14:21
I don’t know.
October 24, 2018 at 02:43
Hi brit, when i fill ds-260, i choose other document, i don’t fill passport this makes me to fail?
October 24, 2018 at 04:53
No.
October 25, 2018 at 10:13
Hi…brit
I’m from Thailand, my case number is 2019AS14xxx.I sent ds260 very early in 24 May. So how long possibly I could get the2th email and how is the risk??
October 25, 2018 at 15:12
https://britsimonsays.com/dv2019-basic-questions/
October 27, 2018 at 03:07
Hi brit in my DS form i filled i have degree, but i don’t have original certificate it’s temporary certificate because of cost sharing this makes me to fail?
October 27, 2018 at 04:28
No.
October 27, 2018 at 18:44
Hi, Britt, I put four different work experiences on my DS 260. the three last positions are managed by same supervisor and the first one with different supervisor, however, when I filled my DS260, I made a mistake by filling with same supervisor’s name for all four . Can you please tell me if this mistake can jeopardize the next step of my process ?
If it will, I have to contact KCC to unlock my DS 260 for correction
N.B: I hold a high school degree and some university degrees (2019AF45xxx and DS260 filled since June )
Thanks,
October 28, 2018 at 05:03
Not important at all.
October 27, 2018 at 23:14
Sir,my case number 2019AF5***,am just filling my ds-260 form, on getting to the last page .Am trying to submit bt it’s not going.i don’t know wot they mean by electronically sign ur application.
October 28, 2018 at 05:08
That just means to click to submit. That click is taken as your signature.
October 30, 2018 at 23:53
Hi brit, what type of disease me fail? Specifically lung case?
October 31, 2018 at 02:58
Read the FAQ.
October 31, 2018 at 01:19
Hey Brit.
Really appreciate your contribution to helping applicants understand the Lottery process and how to interpret the ranking system for our regions. I was totally confused by the official website and it wasn’t until I read your blog that it all made sense to me…thank you.
I only just found out i was selected this week as I forgot to check back in May. I have completed my DS-260 form and submitted it yesterday. I have had confirmation that it was received and to expect several weeks for processing. I can see on the latest news bulletin that my case number is earmarked for December being 290.
My questions are:
1. Any idea when I could expect to be contacted for processing to the next stage (assume this would be an interview) with a case number in Australia of 2019OC2XX?
2. Does this mean my application is reviewed in December or that I will be allocated an interview for December?
3. With my case number, is it wise to get all my paperwork (police checks, certifications etc.) in order now?
4. Am i supposed to get my medical check up/vaccinations completed prior to my Interview or after? Should I be booking this in now with the approved doctor?
Sorry for all the questions…as you can see i am very excited about all of this.
Once again, a sincere thank you to you.
October 31, 2018 at 03:00
1. Not exactly – but a month or two.
2. No – you submitted too late – so your case will need to be processed first.
3. If you want.
4. After you get the 2NL.
Read the FAQ please – your questions could all have been answered by doing that.
November 5, 2018 at 06:54
Hi Brit. My case is 2019AF40..I have been told that the cutoff is 36k… Is this true..if not which is the cutoff?
November 5, 2018 at 14:33
https://britsimonsays.com/all-about-public-charge-affidavit-of-support-i-134/
November 5, 2018 at 22:36
2019Af43***when can I expect my interview
November 6, 2018 at 00:13
Don’t waste my time when I have already answered you.
https://britsimonsays.com/where-are-the-predictions/comment-page-2/#comment-148343
November 6, 2018 at 05:18
heloooo brit…difference in the date of issue in my document…..does it have any effect on my intrview…..i already received an,email…….
November 6, 2018 at 06:42
I don’t know for sure.
November 8, 2018 at 13:40
Hello, I was selected for DV 2019. my case number is 2019AF………… I have already fill the DS260 form for my family since june 2018. i have been waiting for the email from KCC but i have not yet received. I have stopped my small investment because of this opportunity. Based on your experience when do you think KCC do you think should have finished to contact all the selected people?
Thanks
November 8, 2018 at 18:20
I don’t know.