Region | All DV Chargeability Areas Except Those Listed Separately | |
---|---|---|
AFRICA | 18,900 | Except: Egypt 15,100 |
ASIA | 6,400 | Except: Nepal 4,200 |
EUROPE | 18,500 | |
NORTH AMERICA (BAHAMAS) | 12 | |
OCEANIA | 725 | |
SOUTH AMERICA, and the CARIBBEAN | 875 |
This is for April 2019 interviews.
It is clear that the new document procedure has created a backlog. This backlog is obviously a factor in the VB progression. Normal logic would say that if cases cannot be scheduled because of the new document process, that would mean the VB would be able to move faster. However, there is a backlog of cases from previous months that is absorbing a high number of the interview slots available each month, and that will cause an opposite effect on the VB (slowing). So – it remains to be seen how each region will be affected. The effects will probably not be the same in each region, because a region such as AF is slow to react to a new procedure whereas other regions will react faster.
As I have explained before however, I do expect pace of the VB to increase toward the later months. Why? Firstly because it always works that way in the regions where there are country limits. Density reduces in later number ranges, so more case numbers need to be made current to get the same number of cases to interview. Secondly the new document procedure will mean that some people will not be able to be scheduled to be interviewed, so again, KCC would then have to increase VB pace to fill the interview spaces. But as I mention above, the backlog will have an impact on that, so I would urge people to “wait and see”.
Those that are current, and have forms processed early enough, they can expect their 2NL in about 1 to 2 weeks from now. This is the same every month. VB from the 8th to the 15th of each month, and 2NLs in the second half of the month. For the last few months there have been 2NLs sent in two main batches, some early (around the 15th to 20th) and then some in the later part of the month. But given the low numbers that may not be necessary. I would expect the 2NLs to have all been sent by the end of this month.
To those new to looking at VBs, let me explain what the “except” XXX country means – and you can also read this post on how to read the visa bulletin.
Processing is spread out over the full year. You can see the progress of the two previous years in this post about basic questions. However, some countries have a high number of selectees and those selectees are concentrated in the lower case numbers. For various reasons, mainly to do with embassy capacity, KCC slow down certain countries as compared to the region. So – in Africa, any case with a case number shown as under the new number can be interviewed but for cases from Egypt, that number is lower. That isn’t a big problem, it just “slows down” those countries a little more than the rest of the region. Since selectees from those countries all have lower case numbers, this slowing down does not present any risk. It does not (at this point) mean they won’t allow all selectees an interview from those countries.
To understand why some countries get lower case numbers, read this article about the lottery draw process.
February 15, 2019 at 14:42
Thank you Brit . I’m AF16**** and i have received email from KCC that all documents requested has been received so looking forward to get my 2NL soon. All the best to everyone as well .
February 15, 2019 at 16:57
My guy our problem with the Americans are making them bounce people oooo. Just make sure you have enough to live on in case they bounce you….
February 15, 2019 at 14:43
Good news for EU
February 15, 2019 at 14:45
This dv is very slowly. It’s better to move on.
February 15, 2019 at 14:47
hi gletop from where you are, i am from ethiopia, our number is similar
February 15, 2019 at 14:49
Hello… I’m from Ghana
February 15, 2019 at 14:50
so Simon which one is better L.A. or Vegas:))) a kind of hysteria with these bulletins …and we should’t forget AF bulettin for 2018Aug – Current and Sep – 39500
February 15, 2019 at 15:13
Hello Brit,I am case number AF43xxx. in your opinion,do you think there is a possibility I shall be invited for interview later in the year? In an earlier post I realised somebody with a case number AF38xxxx has been asked to send her documents. does it mean anybody who has been asked for the documentd will automatically be invited for an interview? I will really appreciate your response.
February 15, 2019 at 15:18
No – you cannot assume that being asked to provide documents is an assurance of an interview. I have written before that AF can (mathematically) go current – but there are months to go. Patience.
February 15, 2019 at 17:05
I really appreciate your response what does it mean when you say AF will go current?
February 15, 2019 at 17:41
It means ALL numbers will be able to get an interview but Patience, I’m likeya ! only 5 other months to see !
February 15, 2019 at 15:22
Dear Mr. Bristsimon,
Thank you for you kind support,
Please My wife received Email from KCC almost 2 month ago to sumbit our documents and still we are waiting for my police clearance which I shall receive within next week, and now our case number will be in next april. Is there any problem because of the delay of sending the documents ?
Thanks
February 15, 2019 at 15:55
Well, no real problem, but it will just mean you have an interview in a later month.
February 15, 2019 at 15:45
Hello Britsimon sir.
Why iran case numbers aren’t shown in VB ? Any reason sir ?
Thank you
February 15, 2019 at 15:54
Because they are included in AS as a whole.
February 15, 2019 at 15:54
MY case number is EU23xxx. When I get an email?
February 15, 2019 at 15:58
Wait and see.
February 15, 2019 at 15:57
brit , AF31xxx do you think they will reach us even with the backlogs ?
February 15, 2019 at 15:58
Yes
February 15, 2019 at 16:08
As looks better than last few months.
February 15, 2019 at 16:18
hello brit
the VB is still very low for Africa,
do you think by your analyse they will reach
this number Af37XXX?
my second is: my sponsor’s income is 45000 do you think is it fine for supporting
5 persons ?
thanks
February 15, 2019 at 16:54
Read my articles for analysis, and read the FAQ article about I-134 to understand/calculate the income requirements for sponsors.
February 15, 2019 at 17:24
please send the link and the artice To me
February 15, 2019 at 16:33
Seems EU will surpass AF in the next months
February 15, 2019 at 16:59
Hello Brit, thanks for your guidance.
Is it possible to receive a 2NL without getting a confirmation for sent documents
February 15, 2019 at 18:55
I believe so, yes.
February 15, 2019 at 17:21
Shout out loud to Ghana and all my guys who have tru their interview success fully, in Accra Ghana. We are current. Thanks Brit.
February 15, 2019 at 17:40
Hi Brit. Thanks for the good work. My number is AF18721,does it mean that my interview could be scheduled in April?
Thanks.
February 15, 2019 at 18:54
Possibly – IF you have submitted your DS260 AND documents.
February 15, 2019 at 18:08
2019EU10*** Hi Brit,,,at the end of last month I received a letter from the KCC, also requested a police certificate which in some states is issued by the ministry of justice (slovenia). I sent the same document 2 months ago. Is it possible, they do not see this document ? I sent the same document again because Slovenia does not issue another document (police). If they accept it as regular, is there a chance that 2NL will come this month?
thanks in advance
February 15, 2019 at 18:54
Ask KCC if they are satisfied with your documents. As for the 2NL – wait and see.
February 15, 2019 at 18:25
hey brit, eu 38k… you think it’s doable?
thanks buddy
February 15, 2019 at 18:53
There is no such number in DV2019.
February 17, 2019 at 19:36
sorry I meant 28k
February 17, 2019 at 22:32
So – wait and see.
February 15, 2019 at 19:34
Hi Brit i haven’t recive any mail from kcc naw my case numbre is in this buletin what to do buddy
February 15, 2019 at 20:01
Wait.
February 15, 2019 at 19:36
Hi Brit, thanks a lot for your time to give all this information, it helps a lot, my case number is 2019EU18xxx, According to VB I am current for April, so far I sent only DS260 back in May, 2018, I have never been asked for additional documents so far. Is that normal?
Thank you in advance
February 15, 2019 at 20:03
Common, but not entirely “normal”. KCC will need documents from you before they schedule you. As they have not asked you probably will NOT be scheduled for an April interview, and will be pushed to May or even later. So – contact KCC, and send them your documents.
February 15, 2019 at 20:22
Hi Sir,
I know it is early to ask that question but what do you think what is the percentage of EU being current?
Best regards.
February 15, 2019 at 21:08
It is too early. In fact, because of the new document procedure, there is an obvious affect that will alter how things play out. The VB for EU can move faster for a while because some people who have not submitted their documents cannot be scheduled. So, once those people submit their documents, the VB will then slow. After this VB there are 5 months left. In general, the lasting effect of the document procedure will be to filter out some cases that don’t pay attention to the instructions, BUT those people are not so serious, so might have been no shows in previous years.
February 15, 2019 at 20:30
Hello simom,
My case no is AS40XX, and from Nepal there is no change in esc page as well as scrap is no working,
Is my term is rejected ?
February 15, 2019 at 21:09
No. Be patient.
February 15, 2019 at 20:35
Will we need to scrape in the next couple of days?
February 15, 2019 at 21:09
Once we hear 2NLs are being sent, yes.
February 15, 2019 at 20:48
every year you have an analysis of the way the visa is delivered in the first six months ……. Can you say something more about the region of the EU ….. For arrears, the chances we have in with great numbers to get an interview date?
February 15, 2019 at 21:08
https://britsimonsays.com/vb-for-april-2019-interviews-released/comment-page-1/#comment-168275
February 15, 2019 at 21:10
Hello Simon
My case number is AF23XXX and hopefully I will be current in june.
So I moved from Africa to the UK and I am supposed to change my interview location, do you think I still have the time, or no need to request a change to avoid further delays?
February 15, 2019 at 21:52
Changing now is FAR better than asking for a change after the interview is scheduled – so change now.
February 15, 2019 at 23:58
Thank you so much for your response.
Also, if you recall I have asked you before about this question: I received before a J1 Visa in May 2017 and I am under the 2 years home residency requirement which is supposed to end this year.
So as I left my country for the UK for study (4 months ago), will they take this as a reason for denying me the GC even though the two year is about to expire?
February 16, 2019 at 00:02
I don’t know. You need to comply with the terms of your home residency agreement.
February 16, 2019 at 00:07
Alright thank you for your time.
I will give it a try and see. Hopefully, I will share the good news with you later. Good luck to everyone!
February 15, 2019 at 22:14
Hello Sir
I would like to inquire some information.
I am from Africa, Ethiopian by Origin and refugee in Uganda since 2012. In 2016 i registered for 2018 dv lottery. Unfortunately, I was too late to check on it because my house was robbed and lost the document with the confirmation number. However, lucky enough I had a copy which I found in my book lately on September 28 2018. Immediately, on the same date [28] I filled and sent DS-260 online form. On the same date I received a confirmation e-mail from KCC. My file number is 2018AF19XXX, though I have never received being contacted by KCC ever since. There is no documents that was requested to send via e-mail.
My question is:
1. Do I have any chance to be contacted or scheduled for the interview, since submitted the DS-260 form?
2.Does being a refugee (with United Nation Conventional Travel Document)has any negative effect on being considered?
3. If accepted, my interview location says Nairobi. May I contact KCC at this stage of the process, for example when I have not yet sent my documents?
4. Is the 2018 entrants program is closed or it can be processed in this year [2019] or the next or other?
5. Is Valid Conventional Travel Document is acceptable?
With Regards
February 15, 2019 at 23:58
1. Yes, but you should send your documents.
2. No
3. Yes
4. DV2019 is in progress and will end on September 30, 2019.
5. I don’t know.
February 16, 2019 at 07:10
Well, I’m really sorry for what happened to you but reading your comment, I realized you’re a DV18 winner which is over ! No visa shall be given after 30th Sep.
February 16, 2019 at 15:07
Thanks Hakim for the correction, I misread the number. Hakim is correct, you cannot receive the visa as DV2018 is over.
February 15, 2019 at 22:40
Hi brits Please my Case number is 18Xxx Iv submitted my Documents nd I received a mail saying all are intact. Still not seen anything yet. What’s happening?
February 16, 2019 at 00:00
Read the article above.
February 15, 2019 at 22:48
Hi Sir,
There are some cases also have problems for reaching ds 260 forms.If i submit my form and do not want to make any change but if i could not enter my ds 260 form,does it create any problem for me?
February 15, 2019 at 23:22
No , there isn’t any problem . there is some people have the same people but they got visa. dont worry …I have the same problem
February 16, 2019 at 00:00
No
February 16, 2019 at 03:49
Hello brit my case number is AF36XXX i just recently complied with the additional documents process and have already received a confirmatory email saying the recieved the document and are currently processing my question is which month can i expect my interview based on the current backlogs
February 16, 2019 at 04:35
I don’t know – wait and see.
February 17, 2019 at 20:27
Greetings Tundra! Pls contact me by mail at [email protected] or whatsapp me on +237683811894. I want to know how long KCc waited before confirmation of your documents. Im AF43####. Thanks
February 16, 2019 at 03:57
Hi Brits
Does it mean that every winner must submit document either being asked by kcc or not. Or on the other hand , kcc will request document when needed. And finally what sort of document do they ask for and is this requested by email or through the dv login
Thanks
February 16, 2019 at 04:34
You should aways take some time to read recent articles, the FAQ and so on.
https://britsimonsays.com/new-document-submission-procedure-update/
February 16, 2019 at 08:34
Hello briti my case no is AF21000 yet I’ve not received any mail and I’ve seen someone who is AF28000 hu was asked to send his documents doest it means he wll pass interview before me or what pls explain for me thnk you
February 16, 2019 at 15:09
We don’t know what order they are using to send emails. Send your documents.
February 16, 2019 at 10:54
Dear simon kcc is sending me email to send my documents for the 3rd time. Why do you think it is for? Is it because I took the documents picture were taken with my phone?
February 16, 2019 at 15:11
Possibly. Ask them.
February 16, 2019 at 11:09
Hi Sir,
There are a lot people that win Greencard lottery but apply for dv 2020 again.Is it legal?
February 16, 2019 at 15:11
Yes
February 16, 2019 at 12:09
Applying with different mail but with the same photo.Is it legal?or does it create any problem for you if you are dv 2019 winner?
Best regards.
February 16, 2019 at 15:13
Multiple entries will create a problem.
February 16, 2019 at 16:21
No Sir,
If i am a winner of dv 2019 but also apply for dv 2020,does it create any problem?or is it called multiple entry?
Best regards.
February 16, 2019 at 16:22
If i apply for dv 2020 with the same photo
February 16, 2019 at 16:41
It would be a risk for the DV2020 case IF selected. No other affect.
February 16, 2019 at 14:32
Hi
What’s the meaning of current
And what the meaning of cut off
February 16, 2019 at 15:03
https://britsimonsays.com/dv2019-basic-questions/
February 16, 2019 at 17:45
When i look questions i see that question about photo if was selected it means there is no problem for me or problem will occur in the interview?
February 16, 2019 at 18:03
Cases are sometimes (very rarely) refused at interview because the photo did not meet the specifications.
February 16, 2019 at 18:58
Hi Simon,
I am going to process my application via AOS when the time comes, hoping my AS no will go current in June, since its high no. Would you recommend to file DS260?
Would it be too late to file DS260 now?
If filing it now then would that delay the process in future when I am filing I-485.
Thanks
February 16, 2019 at 20:22
You have to decide, I recommend filing the DS260, BUT doing so declares immigrant intent, so be careful.
February 16, 2019 at 19:03
Will it happen if our appearance very different from the photo?
February 16, 2019 at 20:21
Possibly.
February 16, 2019 at 19:26
hello mr brit my case is 189** can i get my 2nl for april plsss? sorry for my english
February 16, 2019 at 19:41
2019AS11xxx
I received an emai from kcc saying:
“Records indicate you have submitted a complete and valid DS-260 application for each family member, and you have provided all required documentation to the Kentucky Consular Center.
Interviews are scheduled numerically based on case numbers that have completed processing.”
They said based on case no that hv completed processing no being current.
So is it possible to get 2NL for April?
Thanks a lot
Sahar
February 16, 2019 at 20:21
No.
February 17, 2019 at 12:57
Helo sahar, im also 2019AS11xxx . Did you get document submit email?
February 17, 2019 at 17:40
@Laksha
No, I sent the documents without asking.
February 16, 2019 at 21:17
Hi Brit, please can you send me a link that contain the required documents for submission to kcc.am waiting to hear from you.
Thanks
February 16, 2019 at 22:18
https://britsimonsays.com/new-document-submission-procedure-update/
February 17, 2019 at 00:32
Hi brits
My case number is af32###
Do you think that they will reach me ?
Thanx
February 17, 2019 at 01:28
Probably
February 17, 2019 at 10:07
HEY BRIT af 38xxx they will reach me ??
February 17, 2019 at 16:17
Wait and see.
February 17, 2019 at 10:38
Hello friends, there are Beninese devists here who have already received the mail for the documents? me CN 21XXX so far nothing.How can I do?
February 17, 2019 at 16:19
Send your documents.
February 17, 2019 at 14:12
Hi BritSimon,
I would like to ask your opinion about my situation. My case # is 2019EU15***. I have submitted my docs and received confirmation from KCC. Now waiting for 2NL. I have been in the US on and off since 2007. I have studied for my Master’s degree here. I went back home after the graduation and came back in 2016. Because of the unstable situation in my country I have applied for asylum in 2017. The problem is that there was a 3 month gap between the
expiration of I-94 (duration of legal stay in the US) and when I applied for asylum. Because of this I applied for the consular processing. The DV interview for my country is held in Almaty, Kazakhstan (not my country). Another issue is that I have got into a fight back in my student years and been arrested and charged with disorderly conduct. But in 2015 I submitted the court document to the embassy and was issued visa. I have good job with good income in the US.
So my question is how would you evaluate my chances of approval? Thank you!
February 17, 2019 at 16:23
I don’t know.
February 17, 2019 at 14:48
Hello Brit ?? We appreciate you for your support . last year I sent my completed DS form but while I was sending, network was interrupted and I saw a message telling me that network error occur but I got a confirmation page. Is my DS sent to KCC or ???
February 17, 2019 at 16:24
If it says “completed” then yes.
February 17, 2019 at 15:14
Hi Britts
Do you think this Trump National Emergency can slow the VB or DV process.
February 17, 2019 at 16:25
No.
February 17, 2019 at 17:18
hello mr.briy my CN is AF189** i submited required documents on nov 13 still don’t recive any email from kcc.
February 17, 2019 at 18:11
Which make sense, since you are not even current yet.
February 17, 2019 at 17:53
Hello Brit Simon.
Once more, thanks so much for the effort you are putting in to see we go through our dv processing successfully. Please I have one question.
I am the principal selectee but currently have no relative in the u.s. to assist with form I-134. However my husband’s uncle is willing to help us. Is it ok if he fills my husband’s name as the beneficiary and then mine there after? Or as the principal selectee l have to be the one filled in the beneficiary space before my husband. Thanks
February 17, 2019 at 18:13
You should be the beneficiary.
February 17, 2019 at 20:53
MY case number is AF22000 BUT I didnt receive any email about my document…please Brit…I can send my document to kccdocument ??
February 17, 2019 at 22:34
If you want – yes.