September VB released
DV2016 has started!!!
Good numbers for all regions… this is a double edged sword. It will confuse people. The numbers have started high because, as we saw last year, many people did not submit their DS260 forms early or processing delays mean that KCC have to make higher numbers available since many of those numbers won’t be able to be scheduled (because their DS260 forms are not finished).Β This is the backlog we saw in DV2015. Hopefully it won’t carry on for long.
For those that are current, and have forms processed early enough, they can expect their 2NL in about 2 weeks.
Whilst DV2015 is still processing, this is the first visa bulletin of DV2016. Read this link if you are unsure how to read the visa bulletin.
AFRICAΒ Β – 9100
Except
Egypt 8000
Ethioppia – 8000
ASIA βΒ 2800
Except
Nepal – 2400
EUROPEΒ βΒ 9150
OCEANIA βΒ 275
SOUTH AMERICA, and the CARIBBEAN βΒ 475
August 12, 2015 at 14:33
Waou, thanks, hi mr brit what are your estimations about af 00028***.
August 12, 2015 at 14:37
What estimations? It is obviously a safe number if that is what you are asking.
August 12, 2015 at 16:05
Hi mr Simon, i meant as it’s starts with high numbers, when can we expect interview for cn af00028***. Regards
August 12, 2015 at 14:33
Dear Simon
when you going to publish CEAC data till 10 August.
Thanks.
August 12, 2015 at 14:36
I will publish CEAC in a few days time – end and middle of the months.
August 12, 2015 at 14:37
Good Luck for all DV2016
I hope this DV2016 will be better than DV2015
August 12, 2015 at 14:40
Wow.. I am current. AS1xxx. Thanks for your guidance Simon. Next step: AOS. Congrats to all who are current this month.
August 12, 2015 at 15:44
Good luck!.
August 12, 2015 at 14:45
Dear sir, can you explain what does it mean ,Entitlement to immigrant status in the DV category lasts only through the end of the fiscal (visa) year for which the applicant is selected in the lottery. The year of entitlement for all applicants registered for the DV-2015 program ends as of September 30, 2015. DV visas may not be issued to DV-2015 applicants after that date. Similarly, spouses and children accompanying or following to join DV-2015 principals are only entitled to derivative DV status until September 30, 2015. DV visa availability through the very end of
FY-2015 cannot be taken for granted. Numbers could be exhausted prior to September 30.
i think if i have interview and all my paper is right the interviewer may till me that there is no more visa for me?????????
August 12, 2015 at 15:44
Visa slots are allocated to scheduled interviews – so as long as you get approved at the interview – even on September 30, that would be OK….
August 12, 2015 at 14:46
That’s a great start for 2016 I pray it get consistent so we can be Americans soon
August 12, 2015 at 15:43
It will slow down….
August 12, 2015 at 14:54
Any hope about dv 2015
CN 50600
August 12, 2015 at 15:42
Sadly no hope.
August 12, 2015 at 14:58
Is this the VB for October?
August 12, 2015 at 15:42
Yes – October interviews. It is named the September VB, it is published in August, but concerns October…. LOL
August 12, 2015 at 15:14
What a good new! Thank you Mr. Brit
August 12, 2015 at 15:17
Hi Mr.Simon…finally my visa issued today ( DV-2015 – Aug interview) ..I’m really appreciate your help..thanks..thanks ..thanks..
As I told u before..one day I will visit u to thank u face to face..
My regards to Sophia
God bless u…
August 12, 2015 at 15:41
Awesome news! Congratulations!
August 12, 2015 at 15:55
Any hope for those who were not selected for DV2016
August 12, 2015 at 16:37
DV2017.
August 12, 2015 at 16:01
Hi
For the Dv2016 the process has began.
Allow me ask 1.What does the high number indicate ? in comparison with previous numbers that have started this year it is high.
2.Would you be in a position to know the number of selectees for AF?
3. When they say the have 50k visas does it include derivatives or those are for the main applicants only?
August 12, 2015 at 16:05
What does it mean Africa 9100 except Ethiopia and Egypt 8000 each. Does this still reflect that 2016AF000080xx interview will fall in October 2015, guide my understanding on this pls…
August 12, 2015 at 16:17
Selectees from those two countries have to be below the 8000 number… whilst the rest of AF uses the 9100 – that is all….
August 12, 2015 at 16:11
OMG, I’m current, my CN is EU79@. Thanks for sharing the info
August 12, 2015 at 16:12
Started with except nepal 2400 is that means cn is lower for nepal in 2016? Do the 68** have low chance? I need your advice.
August 12, 2015 at 16:16
This is month 1 of a 12 month process. RELAX!!!
August 12, 2015 at 16:52
I m afraid why except 2400 for in 1st vb? Please explain in brief brit.
August 12, 2015 at 17:16
To my understanding, it means Nepals take 2400 for the month of October that is the number which will be interviewed then the rest of Asia is exclusive of Naples
August 12, 2015 at 17:31
Just regulating the speed that is all – chill out – really!
August 12, 2015 at 16:49
dear Simon,
I delayed a bit the completion of DS260 form because I got married after winning the lottery. I waited a few days for the marriage certificate and the new password because I changed my maiden name. after that i completed the ds260 for myself but for my husband was impossible because of the KCC problem. so i the end we finished completed the ds260 in late June.
I wanted to know what do you think, will we have the interview in October? Our case no is EU82xx
August 12, 2015 at 17:30
I don’t know how the processing times for DV2016 cases will affect scheduling. Last year the DS260s were taking 4 to 5 months to process at the beginning of the year – I am hoping that will be faster this year – but this month is the first evidence we have. So – let me know what happens!
August 12, 2015 at 16:53
On the other DV forums people think, that since the first numbers are higher than they were the last year, there might be an additional draw for DV2016. What do you think, Simon?
August 12, 2015 at 17:31
People like to dream.
August 12, 2015 at 17:30
Hello
How many VBs will b there for 2016?
I am nepali with cn 3888. When will b my interview? Or is there no hope?( coz the vb for october is so less)
August 12, 2015 at 17:35
Good grief. You are already saying “no hope”!!! For goodness sake.
This is month 1 of a 12 month process. Relax!
August 12, 2015 at 18:04
Hi Brit I am Ali , my CN is AF20160003XXX … I have submitted my ds 260 in 23 july and according to your article i will have the interview in Octobre but I have no letter from KCC till now at my email … thank you
August 12, 2015 at 18:28
Well 2NLs are sent around 2 weeks after the VB.
However your late submission of the DS260 may mean a delay in your interview – just wait and see…
August 12, 2015 at 18:30
dear brit!!!
i’m current for october by i sent my ds260 at 07 july. can i get my 2nl in 2 weeks?
August 12, 2015 at 18:43
Maybe – let’s wait and see….
August 12, 2015 at 18:30
hi me brit i’am current for october but what do you mean about (For those that are current, and have forms processed early enough) i am from egypt sumbite my ds in 18 may so do you think my form processed or not? thank you
August 12, 2015 at 18:43
Most likely, yes.
August 12, 2015 at 19:10
Hi Brit,,,, after submission of de form Ds260 ,,,,pls wats nxt,,,,do I need to scan ma civil documents to KCC or do embassy wer I will be interviewed??? pls I appreciate ya comment,,,, thanx!
August 12, 2015 at 19:35
You just wait for the 2NL and interview. Sometimes the embassy will contact you before the interview, sometimes not.
August 12, 2015 at 19:04
Hi Brit,Β to more specific my CN is 2016AF00008xxx, I submitted my DS 260 on the 24th of May 2015 for me and family we all received confirmation of their reception but we haven’t received any mails yet thereafter, is my feeling of October close to real or its a dream. Thanks for your support always…
August 12, 2015 at 19:13
Joe,,, tink u in Ghana,,,, can we chart tru ma [email protected]
August 12, 2015 at 19:36
2NLs will go out at some time in the next two weeks
August 12, 2015 at 19:29
Hi simon,
Is the cut-off number for nepal a good news for Iranians? Is kcc going to continue this cut-off on nepal for the upcoming months because iranians suffer from the AP? generally, is this bigger number better or worse for all winner of Asia especially those with a higher case number? are more winner going to be current to the end of process?
August 12, 2015 at 19:34
It doesn’t represent good news to Iranians. It is month 1 of a 12 month process – let’s see what the future brings…
August 12, 2015 at 20:04
Go Africa Go! We need you to get to 52k …
August 12, 2015 at 20:20
LOL! Good luck!
August 12, 2015 at 20:40
So now Simon what do you think 6000 when will be current?
August 12, 2015 at 20:54
AS Region?
Something like this….
https://britsimonsays.com/when-will-i-have-an-interview/
August 12, 2015 at 21:12
hello Brit,,,wid de sponsorship,,,, de sponsor need to fill form i 134 or i 864???
August 12, 2015 at 23:39
134
August 12, 2015 at 21:21
Hi Brit can i get an interview i just submited my ds260 on augst 1st2015 af 2016cn 6xxx plz tell me something.
August 12, 2015 at 23:40
Your DS260 is submitted late – so that will delay your interview. I can’t predict when it will be scheduled.
August 12, 2015 at 21:28
Britsimon, I expect to be within this bulletin but not occur I have AF131XX what do you think my interview. Thank you your response
August 12, 2015 at 23:44
https://britsimonsays.com/when-will-i-have-an-interview/
August 13, 2015 at 01:30
good news , better than dv 2015
good luck for all
and thank you very much sir
August 13, 2015 at 03:30
Dear Sir,
I have submitted DS260 on 1st of July 2016. As for as I understood, probably I will have interview in October 2016. Case ID is 2016AS0000187X, Asia. Am I correct?
Thank you.
August 13, 2015 at 04:57
Read my latest post about 2nls
August 13, 2015 at 06:32
Dear Simon,
Wow! this is a big news for all DV2016 winners. Let me ask you one question:
Before one month ago, I have asked you to tell me your prediction regrading my interview and you told me that it will be around January based on last year CEAC data. But this year as per your blog, the VB becomes high in number compared to last year for October interview and you put the number for AF up to 9100 except Ethiopia & Egypt. So having this data in mind, could please confirm me that my interview will be in Nov or Dec, 2015? My case number is AF94xx from Ethiopia.
I am waiting for your feedback.
Regards,
August 13, 2015 at 15:22
It depends on the backlog. If the backlog is bad, the early months will see large numbers followed by low numbers later. So – November or December is still likely – but it is just a guess – not precise.
August 13, 2015 at 06:58
Hy brit simon sir i want to ask some questions .1. In dv 2016 there are only 3801 winners from nepal so is there any chance of being current?2.is it sure nepal will hit 7 % or not? Plz sir explain me
August 13, 2015 at 15:19
The 3801 will be getting married, having babies and so on. So I believe Nepal will be limited again this year.
August 13, 2015 at 07:09
Hi
For the Dv2016 the process has began.
Allow me ask 1.What does the high number indicate ? in comparison with previous numbers that have started this year it is high.
2.Would you be in a position to know the number of selectees for AF?
3. When they say the have 50k visas does it include derivatives or those are for the main applicants only?
4. Does the high start for AF 9k indicate that the next numbers could be high as well?
August 13, 2015 at 15:16
1. The case number denotes the order of processing – so a high case number means a long wait, and, in years where there are not enough visas, high case numbers mean bad luck.
2. 45000
3. Includes derivatives. So a family of 4 being issued is 50000 – 4 = 49996
4. No. It will be followed by slower months.
August 13, 2015 at 07:39
bonjour,
Vu le visa bulletin est affichΓ© pour septembre, svp je veux juste savoir ou me renseigner sur mon cas. Mon case number est 2016AF12xxx je nβai pas encore soumis (envoyer) mon DS260 pour des raisons dβΓ©tudes (bourse dβΓ©tude a lβEurope pour lβannΓ©e 2015 jusquβau juillet 2016). Est-ce que mon retard ne influencera pas sur mon cas en envoyant mon DS 260 le mois de septembre prochain?, quand est ce que je vais effectuer mon entretien?.
Je vous remercie vivement pour vote aide.
Veuillez agrΓ©e Monsieur, mes meilleurs salutations.
August 13, 2015 at 14:33
English please.
August 13, 2015 at 07:53
Hello Brit , do you think 2016AF00055*** will be current ?
August 13, 2015 at 14:32
It is too early to be certain, but that is one of the highest numbers this year….
August 19, 2015 at 14:14
Wilber.. we have the same CN… which country are you from? Am a Kenyan
August 13, 2015 at 14:56
Hy brit is it sure that nepal wil hit 7%in dv2016 or not?&will nepl be current in the sense that only 3801 are selected indv2016?
August 13, 2015 at 15:47
Hi Brit! Im a dv 2016 winner from albania.
Im a little confused.
What kind of evidence should I take with me to the embassy to prove that my marriage is real? I have been maried some day after have been selectee.thanx brit
August 13, 2015 at 15:52
You need to prove the RELATIONSHIP is real. So – photos, emails, shared holidays, shared bills if you lived together – anything that establishes the relationship existed prior to the May selection.
August 13, 2015 at 16:06
Hello
I am selected for DV-2016. Can I have any problem to get a visa since I’m policeman.
Regards,
Alban
August 13, 2015 at 16:12
That makes no difference.
August 13, 2015 at 16:19
good morning,
Having regard to the visa bulletin is displayed for the interviews of October, please just want to know or find out about my case. My case number is 2016AF12xxx I have not submitted my DS260 for reasons of education (scholarship to Europe for 2015 until July 2016). Does my delay will not influence on my case by sending my DS 260 in September? When will I have my interview? And I decided to perform my interview abroad so what are the precautions to take and advice to follow?.
Thank you very much for your help
Please accept Sir, my best regards.
August 13, 2015 at 17:05
If you want to complete your education until July 2016 you should probably delay your interview until February or March. You will then have 6 months after that point to enter the USA and activate your status.
Do that by delaying the submission of the DS260 until November. That won’t impact your case in any way other than delaying the interview – but there will still be visas for you.
Interviewing abroad simply means being careful to have translated and well prepared documents – particularly in showing how you meet the education requirements.
August 13, 2015 at 16:25
Hello Brit, I have a question to ask. I am DV- 2016AF000512xx selectee and I have completed my ds260 on 27 June 2015. Do you think I will have a chance to get the 2nl before the vs no drops down?
Thanks
August 13, 2015 at 17:07
The VB doesn’t go backwards. Slowing down simply means not increasing at the same rate.
However, your number is fairly high – it is too soon to be sure whether your case number will make it before the end of the year (September 2016)
August 13, 2015 at 17:16
Hy brit is it sure that nepal wil hit 7%in dv2016 or not?&will nepl be current in the sense that only 3801 are selected indv2016
August 13, 2015 at 18:35
I am 99% sure that Nepal will hit the 7% in DV2016.
August 13, 2015 at 19:00
Thank very much for your reply.
August 14, 2015 at 03:42
Dear BritSimon,
My Case No. is in current this October, but I want delay my interview to be late December.
Do you think when is the best time for submit the DS260 form?
Thank you very much!
August 14, 2015 at 03:55
You can’t choose what part of the month – just the month. December interviews will be scheduled on cases processed as of early October. If you submit now you might get a December interview, but January is more likely.
August 14, 2015 at 05:31
Hi Brit, I am a Dv 2016AF00008xxx winner, I filled my first application as married and included all my two kids and husband, I again filled DS 260 including all. I have all the birth certificates indicating both our names and a marriage certificate we got from the authority after the first application but before the DS 260. Is there any other documents I should prepare for proof of marriage beyond the certificate that I have as I would wish to relocate with whole my family? Thanks for your site, it has been so helpful in this moment of waiting.
August 14, 2015 at 06:35
If your marriage pre-dates your lottery win, you will not need to provide anything beyond the normal marriage certificate etc.
August 14, 2015 at 11:01
Thanks, wishing DV2016 winners and the future applicants success.
August 14, 2015 at 13:10
Hi, Mr. Brit. Af31###. I submitted in early June. When do you think my interview?
Thanks in advance
August 14, 2015 at 14:30
https://britsimonsays.com/when-will-i-have-an-interview/
August 15, 2015 at 10:29
can nepal go upto?6900?? worried π π π
August 15, 2015 at 14:16
We don’t know yet.
August 15, 2015 at 19:17
hello Brit,,, wen entering the lottery I was done wid ma uni degree bt since I haven’t collected ma cert I made ma highest edu as a high school cert,,,,bt on ma ds260 form I made ma highest level of edu as degree coz I had ma cert in hand,,,,pls can dis affect me?
August 17, 2015 at 15:48
No that is not a problem.
August 16, 2015 at 03:49
Hey brit Simon. When I observe previous year first visa bulletin, I saw that less case number in first bulletin leads to high chances for higher case holder. This is only my stupid analysis. Can you say some more lines over my analysis or you have opposite view. Please explain it!
August 17, 2015 at 15:45
I think you have jumped to an unsupportable conclusion. The first VB does not say anything about the final number…
August 17, 2015 at 06:28
Thanks for the all and sundry Guv’nor Britsimon (mind my Anglophilia-Queen’s English LOL)…..as for me i think my CN is extremely high AF56xxx. Can i put Plan B in the works or just wait and see? Cheers!!
August 17, 2015 at 15:24
LOL – loved the English!
Yeah, that number is high -0 and therefore risky. BUT it is too early to be sure one way or the other. Have a plan B and keep an eye on the visa bulletin. You will only be sure in July 2016.
August 17, 2015 at 13:24
Hello
I wanted to know if you can help me?
How much is the minimum tax that should have the sponsor that in my case the sponsor is my uncle who is American citizen. I have a four-membered family, me, my wife and two children who are selected for DV-2016.
I talked with my uncle who has shown that he has paid taxes to the state about 90,000 dollars.
Whether it is necessary only for the last two years to the amount requested or during all the years of life in America?
Does it have to be declared monthly wage or only taxes paid in state?
Regards,
Alban
August 17, 2015 at 15:11
I answered this before Alban – exactly the same question on June 15. Here is what I replied.
The requirement is based on gross income, not tax paid. The amount of income required is explain in this link – https://britsimonsays.com/all-about-public-charge-affidavit-of-support-i-134/
August 18, 2015 at 17:48
Hi Brit
I apologize if I bother you with these questions!
My uncle has a family of four members, my family also consists of four members.
I was able to understand my uncle where in my case he will be my sponsor must have gross income for the 8 members that in proverty guideline his annual salary should be $ 40,890.
Please if you can explain to me whether I understood correctly?
Thank you
August 18, 2015 at 18:27
Yes that is about right – his family will be counted as 8.
August 17, 2015 at 13:36
Dear Simon
I saw some people posted the number of selectees per country like who posted from Nepal above, my question from where the got this information , and if I want to know how many selectees from Saudi Arabia , whom will give me an answer
Thanks
August 17, 2015 at 15:09
267.
The numbers are published here.
http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/english/law-and-policy/bulletin/2015/visa-bulletin-for-june-2015.html
August 17, 2015 at 16:13
Dear Simon
Thanks for your reply I know 267 selected For Saudi Arabia for DV 2015 , but my question is For DV 2016
August 17, 2015 at 17:41
267 is what they selected for 2016 – that is why I gave you the link I did.