I’ve gathered the Historical Visa Bulletin Numbers from various sources for a few years to give an idea of progression in previous years and I will maintain these numbers as future Visa Bulletins are released.
Knowing visa bulletin progression is sometimes a useful reference, and is certainly interesting. To use the data, click the tab for the region you are interested in and check the cutoff number for the month.
There may be some similarities with number progress from year to year, but there may not. So – don’t rely on these numbers as a predictive guide for this year. One thing that confuses people is that the selected numbers vary each year depending on entries and other factors. For instance, certain countries in the past have had huge entry numbers and once those countries are excluded from the lottery the range of numbers selected changes from one year to the next. That was the case in 2014 to 2015 in AF region when Nigeria was excluded, or in Asia in 2012 to 2013 when Bangladesh was excluded.
To understand how to read the Visa Bulletin works and can be read – please check out this article.
What does CURRENT mean? That is published when KCC believes that there are enough visas for all remaining demand. All case numbers can then be interviewed.
If you prefer a direct link to the data you can see that here.
November 30, 2019 at 20:32
Hi Brit,
I’m sorry to bother you, my CN AS28xxx and I already sent paperwork via email. Since I’m working oversea and I have to confirm my company 1 month before going back and I can’t ask for extension. It’s on this December and I have to get flight tickets it cost 1200$ for 1 trip if KCC ask for more documents and any other information so I have to fly back. What should I do? When will I have to do health insurance and interview? Any advise? Thank you.
December 1, 2019 at 00:12
Your case number is high, so your interview will be at least 7 or 8 months from now.
December 5, 2019 at 12:28
Hi Brit, many thanks for the support you provide to all.
My case number is 2020AS00007XXX and just yesterday I received confirmation that my document submission is complete. The email mentioned that I will get a notification to check http://www.dvlottery.state.gov for the interview info.
Since Asia 7XXX is already current, I am guessing my case would be scheduled in February. Does it mean that I would get a notification on the 15th of the month along with the visa bulletin? Or would I just receive the email for the interview any day of the month?
Thanks again!
December 6, 2019 at 03:59
Because this was after the beginning of December, you may get delayed to March. But 2NLs are sent the 15th to the end of each month.
December 5, 2019 at 16:24
Hello Sir. Basically, this time we experienced very high case numbers. I am from Nepal. And here in my country there is a rumor that the higher case are not going to get 2nl. Is that true? Mine is AS12*** in Nepal. When should I expect my interview?
December 6, 2019 at 04:02
TRhere is sometimes a cutoff for the highest case numbers. Your number is not the highest. So – be patient.
December 6, 2019 at 18:16
Hello sir, hope you are doing great. My CN is 2020Af000484**. I have not heard from kcc to know the next procedure about my case. Sir, i wish to know from the recent visa bulletin released if my case can be current in the months ahead. Cos 484***is far from 19000. Thanks
December 7, 2019 at 01:43
Right – you have some months to wait. So – be patient.
December 7, 2019 at 08:09
Thank you sir. God bless you more.
December 9, 2019 at 23:38
Good evening sir, just wish to share with you what KCC replied to me after asking them to know about my case. CN is 2020Af000484**
Thank you for your inquiry.
After sending documents to [email protected], you will receive an automatic reply to your email. If there are no attachments, the auto reply explains there are no documents attached to the email. If there are attachments, the auto reply explains we received your email and are currently processing your documents. Please allow time for processing of your documents. Documents are processed in numerical order, based on lottery rank number. Once KCC has processed your documents, we will let you know if anything is missing or if we have received everything needed.
For January, immigrant numbers in the DV category are available to qualified DV-2020 applicants chargeable to all regions/eligible countries as follows. When an allocation cut-off number is shown, visas are available only for applicants with DV regional lottery rank numbers BELOW the specified allocation cut-off number:
AFRICA 19,000 Except: Egypt 10,000
ASIA 8,200 Except: Iran 5,100
Nepal 6,500
EUROPE 10,300
N. AMERICA 8
OCEANIA 1,200
S. AMERICA 1,075
December 26, 2019 at 04:41
Hey dude, im wondering why you have that number 48** AF, all selected in dv lottery 2020 was liked 83k.. and for AF was liked 31k selected, why you have such as number??
December 26, 2019 at 19:18
@Jarm, there are high numbers this year. I have a number of articles explaining why. Read them (the archive link).
December 12, 2019 at 03:04
Hi Brit, EU with case 35*** + have a chance? what u think?
December 12, 2019 at 23:20
Yep.
December 13, 2019 at 14:18
Hi Brit,
When can I expect next and what would be the likely timeline leading up to the interview.
My CN is 2020AS000044xx
Changeability Qatar, Resident of Saudi Arabia
After submitting the DA-260 I was asked to submit the documents which I did and received the following response:
“The Kentucky Consular Center (KCC) has received your email and is currently processing your documents….. You should expect an email from KCC in the next 3-6 weeks. If you do not hear from KCC after 6 weeks, please contact…”
Regards….
M
December 13, 2019 at 22:26
When were your documents sent?
December 15, 2019 at 10:27
I submitted them on Wednesday but when I called them on Thursday to confirm they said they hadn’t received it and that I send them again which I did.
They asked me to call on Monday to check if they did indeed receive the documents.
Let us assume they Confirm on Monday that they have received our documents. What would the likely timeline be?
December 15, 2019 at 12:09
*Wednesday and Thursday implies
last week
December 15, 2019 at 20:21
Case number??????
December 15, 2019 at 20:35
CN is 2020AS000044xx
Read this thread, Both M and Malik are me
December 15, 2019 at 22:37
Yeah, my mind reading skills are not what they used to be.
Let’s see how your FAQ reading skills are.
December 16, 2019 at 15:18
CN is 2020AS000044xx
I read FAQ’s
So I have reached the conclusion that our CN is current. Therefore our interview could possibly be in either Feb or March.
Is that correct or Am I off the mark altogether?
I do appreciate your work, which has probably helped several hundred people if not thousands…
Warm Regards…
December 14, 2019 at 14:09
Dear Britt,
How do you predict the coming visa bulletin nr to be for EU?
December 14, 2019 at 15:45
I don’t have a prediction.
December 15, 2019 at 03:48
Hi Simon. Case 50*** have a chance?
December 15, 2019 at 20:20
That would be easier to answer with the region! Anyway – read my articles from July.
December 16, 2019 at 04:47
Hello Sir. Normally this time we experienced very high case numbers. I am from Nepal. And here in my country there is a rumor that the higher case are not going to get 2nl. Is that true? Mine is AS 78**in Nepal. When should I expect my interview?
REPLY
December 16, 2019 at 06:35
There may be a cutoff for high numbers in Nepal. Your number is not high.
December 16, 2019 at 13:59
Hello Brit My brothers CN AS98** in Nepal. When should he expect his interview?
REPLY
December 16, 2019 at 15:21
I already answer your question for your case, so I deleted your question about your brothers case. Now you repeated it. Patience.
December 16, 2019 at 16:14
@BritSimon DV2020 having 54,650 visas available worldwide as per visa bulletin and Nepal having selectee 3696 (less than 7% of 54650 = 3825), will there still be chances of having cut offs? I mean as per your understanding what will be the factors that will lead to cut offs for DV2020 numbers.
December 16, 2019 at 17:04
Yes, there could still be cutoffs because the 7% is based on visas issued (not allocated), and secondly there is a certainty of derivative growth (marriages, births) that will increase the number of selectees.
December 20, 2019 at 07:06
My case number is 2020EU00050***
December 17, 2019 at 02:58
Hi, I would like to know if the February visa bulletin is out
December 17, 2019 at 03:36
Is google broken?
December 17, 2019 at 06:01
Hi bri my cn is 2020af275xx . when will I be current??
December 17, 2019 at 16:46
You have asked this several times (and I have answered). Please don’t be lazy, and DO be patient.
December 17, 2019 at 22:41
Hi dear Simon,
My number is EU11000. If I send the documents to KCC lets say after a month my number becomes current, will I still have chances for an interview? Or is it better for me to send the documents to KCC right now?
The thing is I am getting married this week and would like to postpone my case a little bit, so that I could unlock my case, enter my spouse there and then send the documents to KCC. Will I manage, or should I send my documents now without my partner? I’m starting to panic. Please help.
Thanks a lot.
December 17, 2019 at 23:39
You re already “late” in submitting your documents but that does NOT matter at all. When you send the documents you will be scheduled in due course – but obviously not as early as you would have been had you sent the documents earlier. So – get married, then add the DS260 for your spouse and THEN send documents. No need to stress.
December 22, 2019 at 11:42
Dear Brits,
Bases on the current VB 25000 current for AF, when do you predict AF31732 to be current? February or March?
December 22, 2019 at 17:49
The VB just released (25000) was for February. So – March most likely.
December 18, 2019 at 14:39
Hi Simon
my CN is AF71 and I send my DS260 on October and KCC send me an email to send documents. but until today I did not send. what I want to know is
1. is there any problem for delaying my documents up to mid of January.
2. my Wife’s educational back ground is not completed high school, is there any problem.
3. is there any possibilities of cutoff for the late once and last case numbers.
4. if there is no cut off when do you think the interview will be.
thanks for your help.
Rob
December 18, 2019 at 15:10
1. No
2. If she is the derivative, no problem.
3. I cannot rule that out.
4. August/September
December 19, 2019 at 11:45
Abdul
Good morning brit. thank you so much for your effort to make us understand more about the required DV processes to be followed in order to avoid visa denial.
I kindly want to ask you these following questions below;
I have received my I-134 form and 1040’s form for the years 2017 & 2018 including W2 with payment slips for the months of September, October, and November for 2019 respectively.
1.I will be called for interview may be in the Month of March 2020. Are the 1040’s form for both years with
payment slips okay to be submitted for interview?
2. Should i request for new 1040 form for 2019 and payment slips for January and February 2020
respectively.
3. My Police Clearance certificate that was issued to me had expired since 10th December, 2019 and I will
apply for new one in February 2020. Should i take the expired one for interview backed along with the
recent one?
Once again thanks very much for your kind effort in enlightening us. Have a nice day.
December 19, 2019 at 20:23
1. Yes. You should be able to provide a more recent W2 by then.
2. Yes to payslips. Your sponsor may not have the 1040 by then.
3. Yes
December 22, 2019 at 10:41
Hello Brit.
Please help out with a link where I can read on all possible documents my sponsor will need to provide before my interview.
At the moment, I know of I-134, sponsors tax documents, and payslips. I also read others mentioning other documents such as “a welcome letter” and some other documents.
Generally, what should one expect from a sponsor in terms of documents
December 22, 2019 at 17:48
https://britsimonsays.com/all-about-public-charge-affidavit-of-support-i-134/
December 19, 2019 at 18:26
Hello Brit!, EU with case 41*** + have a chance? What you thinking about?
December 20, 2019 at 07:10
Hello Brit!, EU with case 50*** + have a chance? What you thinking about that case? and what do you think, when will the interview for such large cases begin?
December 20, 2019 at 17:32
You have to wait and see.
https://britsimonsays.com/visa-bulletin-update-as-of-december-2019/
December 21, 2019 at 23:12
Hi Simon,
You are doing an amazing job, thank you.
Could you please tell if KCC will send the email for documents after I unlock my case and submit a new DS-260? Do I have to wait for their e-mail, or shall I send all the required documents?
Thanks again!
December 22, 2019 at 05:04
DS260 updates don’t generally need new documents.
December 22, 2019 at 13:20
Hello ! Dear Simon!
Im from srilanka well…Any chance to this CN2020AS30xxx ???if yes then which month?
Here from you soon!
December 22, 2019 at 17:50
Summer 2020
December 28, 2019 at 21:02
Dear Simon,
Right now I am in the United States on tourist visa.
I have unlocked my case and need to make revisions. There is a question in the DS-260 form about my last visit to the US. I came here on December 12 and I plan to stay here for a couple of more days. The form doesn’t allow me to write December 12 – currently. What shall I write as my day of departure?
I am thinking to buy my return ticket and write that date. Would that be sensible?
December 28, 2019 at 21:16
No. Leave then write that date. The DS260 is supposed to be used for people outside of the USA.
December 28, 2019 at 23:02
Dear Simon,
Is this your own opinion, or is it written officially? Because I have searched in the State government website. There wasn’t mentioned anywhere that one can’t submit application from the US.
I appreciate your quick response and thank you one more time for your excellent work.
Best regards,
Leisley
December 29, 2019 at 00:06
Well you cant pick a future date, and any other date would be incorrect, needing correction.
December 29, 2019 at 00:46
To be clear, I came to the States on December 12. My departure ticket is January 6. May I now write in the form this way: Length of stay – 26 days.
And may I submit this form from the US before January 6? Is it mandatory to go back to my home country to submit?
Sorry I just want to be 100 % sure, that’s why I’m asking so many questions.
Thank you for your patience.
December 29, 2019 at 02:19
Oh my. I already answered this, TWICE. Why are you so determined to submit now? JUST WAIT.
December 29, 2019 at 04:34
yes because my number is EU11500 and I’m worried I can be late. So I want to submit as soon as possible. But yes, I will follow your advice and wait.
One more question, please: If I submit the DS-260 on January 6, do you think it’s realistic that they call me for interview on February? My number is EU11500. Thanks
December 29, 2019 at 05:15
No you have NO CHANCE for a February interview. You have to send in your DS260, then documents once KCC asks for those – and a month or two after they have all that and processed it all they will schedule you. So – you will get an April or May interview most likely. That is why a few days waiting won’t make ANY difference.
December 31, 2019 at 16:25
Hi Brit!
Thank you for all you do for us. I read everything in your manuals but still have a few questions. I am 2020EU34xxx and currently live in the US on H1B. I’ll go back to Italy for Consular interview.
1. Do I need to translate my documents from Italian? the email from KCC says “All documents not in English, or in the official language of the country in which the application for a visa is being made, must be accompanied by certified translations”. I am technically making my application from USA.
2. Do they need a police report from USA other than Italy?
3. on the DS-260 they ask me to list the last time I “visited” the US but I reside here! do I just put my latest entries as seen on i-94?
December 31, 2019 at 17:48
1. No. You will be interviewed in Italy, so you are making the application in Italy.
2. No
3. The form doesn’t work well for people currently here – so you will have to put the current (day you file) date.
January 6, 2020 at 00:58
Mr. Brit, sorry to disturb you again. I am a bit confused here. I will be interviewed in my country of residence (where i am currently), 1. On sending documents to KCC, no translated Documents at all? 2. What about at the embassy, (School docs)? Ps. I am from an African country and, sometimes people tend to send different information, Angola actually. Please, i don’t mean to waste your time here as you have been very helpful to all of us. Thank you once again.
January 6, 2020 at 03:00
Pedro. The problem is you haven’t read the instructions. You need to do so, otherwise you will screw something up. So – GO AND READ THE INSTRUCTIONS.
January 6, 2020 at 04:03
Thank you for replying. I did read them but, I called US Embassy in my country, asking the procedure for documents regarding DV Cases, they said otherwise. They even told me which ministry(Foreign Affairs, in my case), in the country I should go to, so my docs would get translated and acredited translation. That’s why I am confused Sir.
January 6, 2020 at 05:30
Follow the instructions.
January 5, 2020 at 22:45
Hello again dear Simon. I am the principal applicant. I have no significant savings or assets. My husband is the dependent applicant and he has a good amount of savings. Do I need an affidavit of support from him, or is our marriage certificate enough to show that he can support us both?
Thanks for the amazing job you are doing.
January 5, 2020 at 23:01
Joint savings is fine.
January 5, 2020 at 23:06
Is it okey if everything is in his bank account? We don’t have any joint bank accounts. And we are newlyweds.
January 6, 2020 at 00:07
Yes.
January 6, 2020 at 06:47
Happy new year Mr Brit. I tried to check my case status at CEAC and I had this response:
U.S. Department of State
IMMIGRANT VISA APPLICATION
At NVC
Immigrant Visa Case Number: 2020AF48***
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.
I haven’t seen any text from NVC.
1) how will I go about the six steps listed above?
Thank you
January 6, 2020 at 16:48
Ignore the 6 steps.
https://youtu.be/GgKPUba5b0M
January 6, 2020 at 08:14
Hey my case number is 2020AF18*** and i haven’t receive 2nl what shall i do should i suppose to contact KCC
January 6, 2020 at 16:59
Have you sent your documents? If so when?
January 7, 2020 at 04:04
I sent my documents December 5
January 6, 2020 at 21:39
Hello dear Simon,
I am preparing the documents to send to KCC. I am the lead applicant. Should I submit my spouse’s documents in one joint file? Or is my dependent spouse required to send his docs separately?
Is there a fixed format for the body text of the e-mail?
Thanks for your perfect work.
January 7, 2020 at 00:21
Please read the article below.
https://britsimonsays.com/document-procedure-modification/
January 6, 2020 at 21:47
And one more question, sorry.
My dependent spouse currently works in the US. He has been working there on L1 visa for a year now. Should he provide a police certificate from the US as well?
Thank you!
January 7, 2020 at 00:21
No.
January 6, 2020 at 23:18
Dear Simon,
My spouse is the derivative applicant. In his birth certificate his mother’s surname was written in a wrong way. But his mom’s surname is different in her passport. Is it a problem?
January 7, 2020 at 04:05
No.
January 8, 2020 at 19:21
Dear Simon,
Sorry for so many questions. I started panicking.
My number is EU11000. So I unlocked my case and written in the form that I am married. The form asked for information about my spouse (name, surname, date of birth, etc.). There was also a question if my spouse is going to immigrate with me. I answered yes. I resubmitted the form. Then KCC asked for documents. I sent my documents and my spouse’s documents. Then I got a response from KCC: “Our records indicate that you have submitted all required documentation to the Kentucky Consular Center and are ready to be scheduled for an interview when your case number becomes current. ”
I just accidentally entered my CEAC account. It’s written my case is at KCC. And I see a new button – Add Applicant. Shall I again add him, or isn’t it already enough that I mentioned my spouse in the DS-260 form? Isn’t it late to add him?
January 9, 2020 at 01:04
I have written a FAQ entry about this. You REALLY should read the FAQ!
Each person wanting a GC needs a DS260 of their own. It is not enough to just mention the spouse on your DS260. That is what the add applicant is for – you are supposed to create a DS260 for your new spouse.
January 8, 2020 at 19:34
Dear Simon, I submitted my DS -260 form, where I mentioned I am married and that my spouse is immigrating together with me.
I have also submitted my docs to KCC together with my spouse’s documents.
Now I see in my CEAC application “Add Applicant” button. Isn’t my spouse already included? Should I press this button and one more time add my spouse there? Please help. I am in panic.
January 9, 2020 at 09:09
Dear Brit, Happy new year
I submitted a court certificate instead of the Police Certificate. I have now been able to get a police certificate, do i still submit?
with the same same format?
Thanks for advice
January 9, 2020 at 18:37
Yes. You probably have to submit the whole set of documents again.
January 9, 2020 at 19:24
Dear Simon,
Sorry for so many questions and thank you for your help. If your blog didn’t exist, I don’t know what I would do. I am pressing the refresh button all the time not to miss your responses. It’s a great resource, thanks a lot. My question is the following, please be patient:
On January 7, 2020 I have submitted my DS-260 Application as a principal applicant on CEAC. Now I need to add my spouse as a derivative applicant. He is an L1 holder and currently works and resides in the US. He can travel to our home country to attend the visa interview once it is scheduled. We mentioned in his DS 260 form that his current address is in the United States. But the form requires to mention the duration of his last visit to the States. What do we need to write in that case, if he is actually residing there? His L1 visa is valid till September 2021. Maybe we should write that his last visit was September 22, 2019 and the duration of his visit is 2 years (future date).
FYI, we have also submitted all the relevant documents to KCC (birth, marriage certificates, military records, etc.) and received a reply that I am ready for an interview once the case number becomes current.
My next question is about skilled labor. So he is working in the States. And he isn’t certified by Secretary of Labor. But he intends to continue his work. So do we need to answer yes or no to that question? How about me? I want to work in the US. But I mentioned No to that question. Is that a big deal?
Thank you and I wish you have a great day.
Leisley
January 9, 2020 at 21:59
As I mentioned before, I find myself answering questions from you that you could have answered by using the FAQ or the DS260 guide. PLEASE start using those.
You cannot include a future date, so just pick the latest date you can for the exit. It will be wrong, but that’s not a problem.
Answer yes to both about skilled labor.
January 10, 2020 at 11:03
Dear Simon, thank you. I have read the guides and I found out that countries you have visited refer to work/education only. But I have already submitted my form with countries that I visited for vacation. Is it a big problem? Should I unlock my case again? The thing is I have already unlocked my case once. Wouldn’t like to unlock it again unless it’s very important.
Also I already answered NO to the question about skilled labor. Can it be a problem? I’ve read in your FAQs that no it can’t be a problem. Just wanted to check if I understood you correctly.
Thanks
January 10, 2020 at 18:06
No need to check and recheck things I already answered and wrote in aricles or the FAQ.
January 10, 2020 at 12:01
Dear Simon, regarding the last stay of my spouse in the US, if I understood you correctly you suggest the following:
Arrival: September 10, 2019
Duration of stay: 4 months
So today is January 10. I can send it today. But my spouse will continue staying in the States. Correct? I have been suffering with this question. I very much look forward to getting your confirmation. Thank you.
Lesley
January 10, 2020 at 18:07
Again. Already answered.
January 10, 2020 at 21:56
Hi Dear Mr. Simon,
I have EU00040+ case number and have sent the DS260 on May.
In November got an email from KCC and sent the documents, but did not receive a response (automatic or non-automatic). And now I don’t know if everything is okay with me, whether they received it or not, or maybe they need something extra, I don’t know.
2 months have passed since the documents were sent.
Thank you for your time and your help.
January 10, 2020 at 22:23
So – ask KCC if they are satisfied with your documents.
January 10, 2020 at 22:28
Do i need to send direct question, i mean, i can not ask if they satisfied.
Do I have to ask a specific form of question?
January 10, 2020 at 23:19
No – just use common sense.
January 11, 2020 at 06:39
Thank you for supporting us so much dear Brit Simon!
January 19, 2020 at 03:44
Hello mr Brit, is it imperative for me to ask kcc if I should do medicals with the help of them giving me the link. I think before now i would have done the medicals while waiting for my interview notification . CN 2020AF48 ***
January 19, 2020 at 18:26
You don’t book the medicals until you get the 2NL. The ONLY exception to that is if you suspect you need time for TB treatment – and even then you would have to repeat the medicals nearer the interview anyway.
January 23, 2020 at 00:16
Thank you sir for your kind attention to every bits of our questions. Permit me ask this one,
1) do i need to ask my cousin in the US whom I shall live with to send any documents to the embassy since I wrote her address in my DS-260 form
January 19, 2020 at 22:09
Dear Brit,
the March VB cutoff for Africa was 31500 while I am AF3170* . At this time i have not received a notification confirming requested documents submission though i did! Is it safe to wait till February to expect 2NL or i write again to KCC. Secondly can i at this time open my DS260 to modify my address in the USA?
This to assist BIH who confirmed police certificate in Cameroon to be non-conviction
Thank you as you provide this assistance
January 19, 2020 at 23:06
You should contact KCC about the documents. You will ONLY get scheduled in February if your documents are submitted and processed BEFORE February.
You can unlock at this time, but you could also change that address at the interview.
January 20, 2020 at 10:36
Hey there, I am 2020AF000309XX to be interviewed in Cameroon, My documents have been approved. I am waiting for my 2NL.
January 21, 2020 at 06:26
Dear REG,
did you received a notification about approval of your documents? if so when? and when did you submitted? I have submitted but no response from KCC till this time. Kindly update me i am in Cameroon too
January 24, 2020 at 10:00
Thank you sir for your kind attention to every bits of our questions. Permit me ask this one,
1) do i need to ask my cousin in the US whom I shall live with to send any documents to the embassy since I wrote her address in my DS-260 form
Thanks.
January 24, 2020 at 17:00
https://britsimonsays.com/all-about-public-charge-affidavit-of-support-i-134/
January 30, 2020 at 05:13
Dear Brit,
Quick question please! I got selected for DV2020 and my CN AS15XXX. I am H1B and my Perm already got approved. Just submitted 140 and 485 on Dec 2019. My H1B will be valid until this coming Aug. I believe I will get a combo card soon after I have my fingerprints done.
Because no one can guarantee anything, I want to try all the chances. For my case, Doing AOS (via DV2020) is a good idea?
I plan to submit DS260 soon because I guess that AS CN should reach 15,XXX in next 2 months and by that time I should get the NL2 from DS260, so I can submit the 485 for my DV 2020.
Any effect if I do both ways?
I appreciate your help in advance!
PJ
January 30, 2020 at 19:20
The DS260 is optional for AOS cases. You don’t try ALL the chances, you choose between CP and AOS. AOS has some advantages and disadvantages. I did AOS.
January 30, 2020 at 21:27
Thank you for your response!
I mean my company is sponsoring me now for GC via H1B and everything is on process perm got approved, submitted (I-140 and I-485), and waiting for both to approve. Usually it takes about 1-2 yrs to get GC from these steps.
On the other hand, I got selected from DV2020. Since I am in the US now and my current status is H1B. I think AOS is the good option for me.
can I file several petitions? Any effect? My H1B will be valid until this coming Aug, but I will get extension under combo card (EAD card).
I appreciate you help and good advice!
PJ
January 30, 2020 at 22:51
You can have two applications running – but it’s probably a waste of money. Does it really matter when you get the GC?
January 31, 2020 at 01:31
Thank you Brit! I appreciate you time and good advice 🙂
February 2, 2020 at 00:11
Hey Britsimon,
I am from Syria and live in Saudi Arabia, my CN is AS27**
Do you think it’s safe this year
Thank you
February 2, 2020 at 00:51
Well you are under the ban unless you have some way to get an exception.
February 2, 2020 at 01:54
what do you mean by some way to get an exception or like what, please?
Thank you
February 2, 2020 at 02:04
Things like:
You already live in America on a non immigrant visa.
You hold some secondary citizenship and can travel under that second passport.
February 3, 2020 at 13:53
Abdul
Good afternoon Brit, thanks so much for your tremendous efforts in making us to have more knowledge for the processes involved for DV2020 procedures.
First all i am a winner from the AF region but my CN is now current from the published VB for March 2020 and from the reading i have done in most of your blogs i am convinced that i will be expecting my 2NL either Mid-February 2020 OR at the end of February 2020 and expect interview date to be in March or April 2020.
I kindly want to know if the 1040 tax return form for 2019 would have been issued by the american govt. to my sponsor before the months i mentioned because the reason been is that i already have in my possession 1040 forms for 2017 & 2018 respectively, OR either the 2017 & 2018 1040 forms are okay to be submitted for interview?
Thanks so so much and we always appreciate you at all times.
February 3, 2020 at 18:52
February 2NLs are for April interviews, not March.
The sponsor may not have the 2019 1040 by the time of your interview but WILL have a 2019 W2 – so ask for that.
February 4, 2020 at 10:11
Abdul,
Good morning Brit.
Pls help me with the following below:
1. Is the temporary banned still in progress for public charge proclamation?
2. Which month will the temporary banned expires?
3. Should i print the TRO letter slammed against this proclamation and add it to my documents for my
interview in April?
4. The I-134 form with other supporting documents such as pay slips, W2’s returns, 1040’s forms are
enough to be submitted for interview even if the TRO letter is not added to them?
February 4, 2020 at 18:07
1. No
2. N/A
3. No
4. Yes.
February 4, 2020 at 20:08
Hey Brit,
thanks a lot for your input. Considering the low cut off from 2018 and 2019, does EU38***+ stand a chance this year?
February 4, 2020 at 20:37
I have explained in several articles and videos why the numbers this year are significantly different to previous years. So – EU38XXX does not equate well to the same number in previous years.
So – in hort – that number has a chance mathmatically – BUT we do need to see more interviews being scheduled, and progress being made.
February 5, 2020 at 10:16
Good Morning Brit
Thanks so much for your kind response to our various questions asked by us for more clarity.
kindly help me with the following below:
1. I should have a medical insurance cover note from an american insurance company for my interview after you make it known and clear that public charge proclamation ban is no longer in progress?
2.The insurance amount indicated in the I-134 form by my sponsor does it cover me in order to enable me been excluded as public charge?
3. If i don’t have a medical insurance will it affect my documents processing for the interview or i should rely with the I-134 form only?
February 5, 2020 at 20:01
1. No. You confusing two proclamations, one which is unblocked, the other is still blocked.
2. N’/A
3. Get the I-134.
February 5, 2020 at 22:16
Thanks BritSimon for much help and enlightenment.
GOOD NEWS for you obtaining your DV VISAS from March 2020! The SALVATION EMPOWERMENT SANCTUARY (HOUSE OF TESTIMONY) here in the US has one position opened to welcome you.
We can offer help in transportation from the airport to a place you can settle for a month or two. After you find a job you look for your own place and we end any assistance we were giving you.
This time the space is for a couple ONLY! Couples especially with kids are more likely to need real help than singles.
The last couple we assisted last year (CAMEROONIANS) have two kids of elementary school age. You need to see how much help they need even as they already have a car and a residence!
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, email us here [email protected] whats app 1701 8851267
Tell us what type of assistance you may need and the size of your family.
Thank you.
February 24, 2020 at 14:32
Dear Brit
AF39###
I just received OK Email.
Thank you for the guidance.
I think I will get a May interview from the look of things. Hope I am correct.
Also Brit, as fate will have it. I finally made up my mind to marry, but my partner whom I intend to marry just received her Visa to travel and study in Canada for two years.
Is it ok if I marry after the interview?
February 24, 2020 at 20:43
Marry after the interview if you realize that means sponsoring her later once you are in the USA which takes around 2 years…
June 8, 2020 at 15:08
Hi Brit! What do you think about 50k EU cases? They have a chance?
June 8, 2020 at 17:55
Too soon to know.
June 9, 2020 at 01:07
Visa bulletin is published for this month.. it says current !
June 9, 2020 at 14:48
@Yahya. OBVIOUSLY I KNOW THAT.
February 25, 2020 at 19:37
Eu000070xx is there any chance to interview ? I have submitted my documents on 14th February
February 25, 2020 at 19:58
Yes.
February 27, 2020 at 16:46
Hi brit
I received congratulation message from kcc my cn is AF000425** when did i expect my interview
February 27, 2020 at 20:49
When you are current – probably in the next VB.
February 28, 2020 at 08:12
Simon hi, hope u redoing well. I do understand the reason why EU slowed down with this VB (almost no improvement). But I also think how come with AF region its still going really fast. I am definitely not jelious :))) What is ur opinion?
February 28, 2020 at 19:19
I explained why in recent articles/videos. AF still has many cases without documents whereas EU has many cases under 21k and caught up on the processing.
April 9, 2020 at 11:03
hello Brit
What does except for Iran, Nepal means on VB?? Does our CN count according to that numbers??
I am CN: 2020AS118** (Nepal) still not current if that’s the case.
Thank you for the effort as always.
Stay safe
April 9, 2020 at 13:21
https://britsimonsays.com/read-visa-bulletin/
April 9, 2020 at 18:20
Yes, Brit i know how VB CN cut off works and i’ve already seen this video before thank you. But what my question meant was, Does my CN works according to my country (NEPAL) ?
thanks again
April 9, 2020 at 19:01
If you are a Nepal charged case then yes your number is identified as Nepal – as fully explained in the article I gave you.
April 11, 2020 at 16:25
so that means if we are from Iran and Nepal our AS, will not count as ASIA region, but Iran or Nepal. ?
April 11, 2020 at 23:31
READ THE LINK!
April 16, 2020 at 15:09
Hi Brit,
Hope you and your family are safe and sound.
I have a question: What happens when they don’t reach the numbers by September? Mine is AF67***. Would they just transfer those to next year’s lottery or do we just need to apply again for next year 2021?
As I understand, my number is too high and I will likely not get a chance for an interview. Please let me know your thoughts.
Thanks,
Ari
April 16, 2020 at 17:33
If the year ends (September 30), any unapproved cases at that time lose their chance. There is no further benefit of the selection – so yes – people could apply for the next year, but will not get any advantage over other entries.