AFRICA | 14,300 | Except: Egypt: 10,300 Ethiopia: 13,500 |
ASIA | 4,050 | Except: Iran: 3,700 Nepal: 3,225 |
EUROPE | 10,700 | |
NORTH AMERICA (BAHAMAS) | 6 | |
OCEANIA | 615 | |
SOUTH AMERICA, and the CARIBBEAN |
625 |
The “January” bulletin has been released. It includes details of case numbers that are current for February interviews.
Those that are current, and have forms processed early enough, they can expect their 2NL in about 1 to 2 weeks from now. I know I am going to get a lot of people who will ask me this exact question – so let me say that again. 2NLs will be sent in about one or two weeks time – that means the latter part of the month. The schedule is that VBs are published between the 8th and the 15th of each month, and 2NLs go out from the 15th to the end of the month (most typically around the 20th to 24th). This is the same every month, so there is no need to ask me.
To those new to looking at VBs, let me explain what the “except” XXX country means.
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.
Read this link if you are unsure how to read the visa bulletin
December 15, 2017 at 08:53
Hi simon
I am from asia and my case number number is 45xx
Do u think I will be called for interview his .
Please share your point of view?
December 15, 2017 at 15:18
5 months are accounted for. 7 (SEVEN) are left. Use some common sense please.
December 15, 2017 at 15:55
????
December 15, 2017 at 08:57
Thanks Brit for the updates. But this process seems very slow compare to other years. But my family is waiting patiently.Our CN is AF29xxx do we have for chance for interview?
December 15, 2017 at 15:17
The pace is as I expected. Relax.
December 15, 2017 at 23:32
Dear Simon, if the pace is as you expected, can you guess when approximatelly EU26XXX will go for interview ??
December 16, 2017 at 00:00
There really is no need to ask me when I have explained that in detail already.
https://britsimonsays.com/vb-progress-explained-again/
December 15, 2017 at 09:01
So me and my wife have been selected, but I’m a bit scared with the current situation since we don’t have anyone there and i’ve read that they request I-134 in our embassy but we can’t get one. Do you know any stories about someone being rejected because they didn’t have anyone close in the US.
Thank you fro your response
December 15, 2017 at 15:17
Not being able to satisfy the public charge concerns can result in disqualification. But every case is different.
https://britsimonsays.com/all-about-public-charge-affidavit-of-support-i-134/
December 15, 2017 at 17:38
We have money in the bank but we don’t have I-134 specifically
December 15, 2017 at 11:15
Good day birt
I’m from Egypt my case no AF 22××× you think I’m safe
December 15, 2017 at 15:13
5 months are accounted for. 7 (SEVEN) are left. Use some common sense please.
December 15, 2017 at 16:18
MR Simon i appreciate your help but if two or more visa bulletin less than 2000 then af 22000 from egypt not safe
December 15, 2017 at 18:08
I know what I am talking about. I have explained it. You can trust my word, even if you don’t understand my explanations.
December 15, 2017 at 12:39
My dream is being evaporating, with my AF46100 and I didn’t apply for dv2019, my god I’ve no chance so bye bye America.
Thank you Brit for helping people, ure a good person, may god give u what ever u want, bye bye, see you.thnks for all.
December 15, 2017 at 15:11
You are being silly and overly dramatic. Pay attention to what I have written.
https://britsimonsays.com/dv2018-selectee-numbers-published/
December 15, 2017 at 13:41
Someone from Ecuador, who is close to the interview and can share your experience? My case SA 7xx, email [email protected]
December 15, 2017 at 14:46
My interview is next month and I have a small doubt regarding the documents. I mean, I know which documents we have to take, what I want to know is if at the entrance they ask for specific documents or we can give everything we have (the ones they asked for and some extras). Don’t know if they get mad if we give more than they asked for and we should keep the extra documents just if they ask for it. Hope I made myself clear.
December 15, 2017 at 15:08
Take as many documents as you want, BUT they will then ask for specific documents (as listed in the instructions) and you should provide those (plus copies).
December 15, 2017 at 19:10
Hello Mr Brit
I am from Azerbaijan has been demonstrated in Europe region. My case number is 33xxx. i really have fears of it because of current situation that is progressing slowly. Do you have any expectations about it? or do you think that is safe? because by this speed it will not reach to 25000s.
December 15, 2017 at 20:38
https://britsimonsays.com/vb-progress-explained-again/
December 21, 2017 at 14:29
wait and see
December 15, 2017 at 19:13
Sorry simon
At the top I asked a question which I wrote wrong and you also got it wrong with name of Abdul Hadi
My question is that will I get my 2nl letter in this month any I am from Asia Afghanistan and my case number is AS44xx?
Can you share your point of view please?
Thanks
December 15, 2017 at 20:37
Your number is not current – so NO, you won’t get your 2NL this month.
December 15, 2017 at 20:49
Hey Brit. I am a f-1 visa holder in US and now my my visa is terminated because of absense in class. I am going to return to nepal within 15 days. Will that affect my DV lottery visa interview. I am a DV2018 selectee.
December 16, 2017 at 00:08
No.
December 15, 2017 at 21:21
Hey Brit! I know you’re getting nervous about this question. I also read the relevant article on the subject. But for the month of February 10700 is a very low number and I worry about it for this reason.
My case number is Eu 27xxx, is there anything that we need to worry about?
thanks…
December 16, 2017 at 00:06
I’m not “nervous” about the question. Just amazed that people don’t read what I have written, in detail, particularly for EU.
https://britsimonsays.com/vb-progress-explained-again/
December 16, 2017 at 05:41
Some people are just being lazy to read your articles/ FAQs and get answers for their questions. Wish they can save you time to address issues not covered in your articles/FAQs. Thanks for the good work. Am a DV 2018 selectee from AF and patiently waiting for my interview sometimes next year.
December 16, 2017 at 21:23
Melvi from Cameroon People should read what Britsimon post to keep us informed about the dv lottery some people here are very lazy in reading because some questions are irrelevant
December 16, 2017 at 13:16
I dont get how and why the Americans see the world’s regions the way they do. Cyprus geografically is in Asia, as well as Turkey (exept its tiny part), half of Russia, and other former Soviet Union republics….
December 16, 2017 at 16:23
It is a political categorization. Not Geographic.
December 15, 2017 at 22:05
Hi Brit, please i would like to know if the America embassy at Accra still uses the host system or they do request for the affidavit of support.
December 16, 2017 at 00:01
Host
December 15, 2017 at 22:20
Hello simon
My case no is under the cut off for February interview but am afraid b/c I didn’t fill ds260 form quickly. I fill it on 17th July. Could it delay my case? Tnx 4 ur help
December 16, 2017 at 00:01
No
December 16, 2017 at 01:10
Immigration policy is reducing the numbers into a half diplomatically ,they will take 25 000 instead of 50000 this dv 2018.
December 16, 2017 at 06:24
Nonsense.
December 19, 2017 at 12:22
Is this true? 😮
December 19, 2017 at 15:08
READ MY COMMENT!!!!!!
December 19, 2017 at 20:26
Hey Simon! Permit me disturb you a little with my questions. 1) pls I wish to know how times an interview location can be changed. This is because I already changed my interview location from Cameroon to Abu Dhabi because of my job. I thought, I could be programmed for February session which hasn’t been the case. My case number is Af22***. From the look of things, I might go for 2 months vacation in February. Would there be any issues if I still request my interview location changed back to Cameroon because I forsee my number in the next VB ???
December 19, 2017 at 20:29
You need to make your mind up. You can change before the interview is scheduled (or you are current), but once the interview is scheduled, it is much harder to move.
December 19, 2017 at 20:35
Hi Simon! Permit me disturb you a little with my questions.
I wish to know how many times a person can request for his interview location to be changed.
This is because, I initially changed my interview location from Cameroon to Abu Dhabi, because its where am working and to reduce the cost of moving to Cameroon and back before moving again to the US if my visa is approved.
Again, I was thinking my case would be programmed for February interview session which seems to be not. As of now, I might be given 2 months vacation to move back to Cameroon in March. Should I request once more my interview location change? Because it seems my case AF22*** is around March or April
December 16, 2017 at 05:04
Hi Brit,
Merry Chirstmas and a happy new year in advance.
I am bit confused here. In feb VB, the cutoff number for AS region is 4050( except Nepal at 3325). If I am from Nepal with a case number of 4000, can i expect to get a 2NL. i have read your post re VB but not able to understand it fully in this regard.
Sorry if I bother you. Appreciate if you can help me on this.
Rgds
December 16, 2017 at 06:20
No – you would go by the Nepal number.
December 16, 2017 at 07:08
Hi please I’m in Liberia, and my case number is 20800 ,I want you to help me when will be my interview day do or do I have long time to Wait
December 16, 2017 at 16:06
I don’t give personal predictions.
December 16, 2017 at 08:40
Hi Brit,
Please I would like to know if the American embassy in Addis Ababa uses the host system or they do request for the affidavit of support.
Thank you for your unreserved help!!
December 16, 2017 at 16:12
Usually host – but they can ask for an I-134.
December 19, 2017 at 21:44
Hello Simon,
1.How is the “host” system?? Will the co just ask you who is your host.? That’s all no prove ??? In case he or she doesn’t ask about form I-134??
2.And what relationship will my real sponsor that was assign to me by my church.but actually we are like a father and a son. A father figure relationship or he should write real sponsor on the I-134????
What relationship best describe us??
December 19, 2017 at 22:35
You must tell the truth during your process. So – answer questions accordingly.
December 16, 2017 at 09:31
Hello Brit,Do you expect the 41000 to be the last number for Africa? Thanks you
December 16, 2017 at 16:15
No.
December 16, 2017 at 10:00
Hi Birt I’m a winner this year I was selected and my case is 20825 , please I want you to subject my interview day .
December 16, 2017 at 16:16
Tuesday.
December 17, 2017 at 07:39
Hahahahaha that’s all hahaha release tension
December 17, 2017 at 18:27
Hahahahahahahahaha
December 21, 2017 at 12:41
Hhhhhhh??? so fanny you made lough to much Thanks
December 16, 2017 at 12:01
HI simon…
Thanks for your post. My CN AS37xx…I hope I will get NL2 this month.
December 16, 2017 at 15:19
Hello Brit, I’m still getting some documents together so I haven’t submitted my ds-260 yet. If I submit it in January, will it still take much time to process? How long? Is there still a backlog? My case number is AF349**.
December 16, 2017 at 16:30
No problem – you have time to wait until your number is ready.
December 16, 2017 at 16:55
Thanks, I appreciate.
December 16, 2017 at 17:10
Hello brit my CN is AF 39*** Is it safe?
December 16, 2017 at 17:27
https://britsimonsays.com/dv2018-selectee-numbers-published/
December 16, 2017 at 17:51
Hi brit!! My CN falls for Feb 2018 interview!! When will the 2NL will be sent out??
December 16, 2017 at 23:44
Good grief. Did you bother reading the article above?
December 16, 2017 at 19:48
Hi Birt I’m a winner this year I was selected , and my case number is AF18XXX, and have submitted DS-260 in may on this year. I am from Somalia please I want you to tell me when will be my interview.
December 16, 2017 at 23:41
Wait and see.
December 17, 2017 at 23:39
Email me bro I am from Somalia too .
[email protected]
December 16, 2017 at 21:24
Please if Someone from Jordan, who is close to the interview and he can share his experience? My case no.is 2018AS13 email [email protected]
December 16, 2017 at 22:53
thanks mr simon for your effort
Q1: why ethiopia’s VB is more than Egypt’s VB in february VB despite the VB of this 2 countires were close in number ??
Q2: will the next VB increase for egypt especially like ethiopia in this VB ??
December 16, 2017 at 23:40
1. Because they set the number according to what they need – not what seems “fair” to you.
2. I don’t know.
December 17, 2017 at 09:44
Dear Sir,
My CN is current for February (EU)
I re-submitted my DS260 on October 30th after making a change.
Could this result in delaying my interview appointment?
Thanks in advance.
December 17, 2017 at 16:02
No
December 17, 2017 at 23:07
Can a petition denied by the uscis because lack of evidence cause the denial of my green card visa lottery the petition was petition for alien fiance we abandoned the petition because we broke up is OK to tell the consular officer that thank you Mr Brit
December 17, 2017 at 23:15
You must always tell the truth.
December 17, 2017 at 23:43
Yes I am willing to tell the truth we broke up what I wanna know is that OK or gonna effect getting my green card thanks
December 18, 2017 at 06:47
You have asked all this before – I am getting frustrated that you keep repeating this question.
December 18, 2017 at 09:28
Do not be mad at me sir iam just very very very nervous about it and thank millions of times for your help
December 18, 2017 at 16:51
You can thank me a million times, just don’t ASK me a million times. 🙂
December 17, 2017 at 23:48
Hey Simon! Merry Christmas to You. Pls don’t get mad at me.. I am from Cameroon but working in Abu Dhabi (United Arab emirates ??. I chosed US embassy Abu Dhabi for my interview location. I wish to know if this can play on my case negatively because, traveling from Arabic nations to America is a bit complex. Help pls..
December 18, 2017 at 06:44
No problem – although that might cause delay in verifying your education.
December 18, 2017 at 05:04
Hi simon
When does the 2NLS for february send?
December 18, 2017 at 06:39
Read the article above.
December 18, 2017 at 08:04
So many … people’s don’t brother to read the whole articles.keep repeating asking questions..please folk’s don’t get him frustrated ..he is doing this free off charge ..I am amazed by your patience all this year..Thanks for all your guidance and help..
December 18, 2017 at 12:56
DEAR MR, SIMON
OUR CASE IS F4 CATEGORY FROM LEBANON ON MAY 3 2017 WE RECEIVED WELCOME LETTER FROM NVC AND AS WRITTEN IN THE LETTER WE MAKE ALL THE PROCEDURES .
AFTER THAT ON 25 SEPTEMBER 2017 WE RECEIVED AN EMAIL THAT OUR CASE IS COMPLETE AND THEY ARE PREPARING FOR INTERVIEW SINCE THAT DATE THERE IS NO NEWS ABOUT OUR CASE FOR INTERVIEW CASE#BRT20097XXXXX. WHEN I WILL RECEIVE OUR INTERVIEW LETTER I NEED A FEEDBACK PLEASE THANK YOU AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS
IN ADVANCE
December 18, 2017 at 16:54
I ONLY ANSWER DV LOTTERY QUESTIONS!!!!!!!
December 18, 2017 at 20:57
Thank u sorry for disturbing but do you know somebody can help me for this question?
December 18, 2017 at 21:33
No
December 18, 2017 at 16:50
Hello Brit,
I am a DV2018 lottery winner and my case number is in AS89xx. So I am trying to get an idea about when I would be calling for the interview. Let me put it this way, If you were a DV2018 lottary winner, what fiscal year data you would pick for estimating the progession of 2018 dv lottary interviews ?. I just asked, because you have a better idea.
Thanks
December 18, 2017 at 17:19
Wait and see.
December 18, 2017 at 19:08
Hi,
about no criminal records, how many days before interview should be covered in that certificate? for example if my interview is at 20th February the end date of my no criminal records should be when?
December 18, 2017 at 19:44
Ideally in the last month or two before the interview.
December 19, 2017 at 11:19
hello britsimon my case number start 22 so is that mean my interview will be in February I’m a winner this year I was selected to processed , and my case number is AF18XXX, and have submitted on this year. I am from Ethiopia please I want you to tell me when will be my interview.
December 19, 2017 at 15:11
I don’t know. Wait and see.
December 19, 2017 at 17:01
Hello Brit,Do you expect the 11000 to be the last number for ASIA? Thanks you
December 19, 2017 at 17:25
I don’t have an expectation.
December 19, 2017 at 22:17
Had case unlocked to make few changes to DS2600 months ago. Sent email following up confirming changes has been made & asked if by any chance an interview date was set. Got response with interview date for Feb 2018 & email saying another 2NL will be sent out 7-10 days time.
December 19, 2017 at 22:31
Yep – that makes sense.
December 20, 2017 at 11:36
dear Brit,
what growth of visa bulletins (Europe) do you expect for March?
December 20, 2017 at 15:20
https://britsimonsays.com/vb-progress-explained-again/
December 20, 2017 at 13:00
HI Brits,
About hight school certificate, the CO need mine or my wife ? ( I’m selectee and my wife derivative)
Thank you before
December 20, 2017 at 13:52
Only yours I’d required as far as I know
December 20, 2017 at 19:02
Thank you
December 20, 2017 at 15:19
Yours only.
December 20, 2017 at 19:02
Thank you Brit
December 20, 2017 at 13:09
hello Brit-Simon is there any news about 2nl for February
December 20, 2017 at 15:18
When there is news I will post an article.
December 20, 2017 at 14:30
dear brit
my case no. is current for february interview . i unlocked and resubmit the ds260 on nov 16 ,2017 to ajust some work experience of mine . i have a wife and two children as derivatives. will the time be enough for kcc to review the ds 260 and send me the 2NL? thanks
December 20, 2017 at 15:15
Probably.
December 20, 2017 at 15:45
Hi mr britsimon
My case num af 1045× and our 2nl next visa bulletin .but i unlock my ds 260 before 6 days ago to make some change in information .i want know my 2nl will be late or no and if it will be lat how many
Another question .my wife winner in lottery and we have 3 ds260 one for my wife and one for me and one for my daughter but the name for my daughter wrong but we did right in ds260 this problem .you know what i mean name for my daughter in first letter but we correct in ds260
Thanks
December 20, 2017 at 17:21
1. If they let you unlock a few days ago then your case was probably not ready to be interviewed anyway.
2. No problem.
December 21, 2017 at 02:26
Ok Brits..it mean I just need bring only my document ? And my wife and my children’s don’t need bring their document?….
December 21, 2017 at 19:48
Read and follow the instructions.
December 21, 2017 at 06:01
dear simon thank you about pantastic info, me and my friend creat group bussines last year but we did not work any job. now i have working private campain and 2 year exprience. my question is, i was fill ds260 form work info i fill the new bussines which means group bussienes but i did not fill working in private compain is there any problem my 2nl is next visa.
December 21, 2017 at 19:47
No problem.
December 23, 2017 at 06:24
thank you brit, i have recieved 2nl.
December 21, 2017 at 06:19
DEAR OUR BROTHER BRIT I WOULD LIKE TO THANKS U…. FOR YOUR LOVELY JOBS…MY QUESTION IS ””
WHEN IT WILL RELEASE THE 2NL FOR FABRUARY TODAY IS DECEMBER 21. AS YOU SAID IT IS BETWEEN DECEMBER 20-24 MY CASE NUMBER IS 96**
December 21, 2017 at 19:47
It is a waste of my time to ask a question I already answered in the article.
December 21, 2017 at 09:45
Hello Simon,
My case number 91xx and what if I will not be called (no 2NL) until 15th of January? Thanks
December 21, 2017 at 19:43
Patience.
December 22, 2017 at 07:40
I’ve received 2NL ))), I am happiest man in Georgia now
December 21, 2017 at 13:00
Hello britsimon
Im a Dv winner from africa , (maroc )my case number is 15.4##.i have submited my DS 260. ON JULY the first, what time you think can i expect my interview,
Thanks a million time
Qwestion one time .god save you
December 21, 2017 at 18:47
Once your case number is current you will be scheduled. Patience.
December 21, 2017 at 16:27
my case number is AF93** from ethiopia no any one is comes for me
December 21, 2017 at 18:37
Read the article above.
December 21, 2017 at 19:15
Hello simon I think we should wait the 2nl for Monday if not come today. On the 1nl It says for any question to ask, call Monday to Friday it seems the office don’t work on weekend.
December 21, 2017 at 19:17
Today is Thursday so it can still come tomorrow
December 21, 2017 at 20:01
I thought us gets the day b4 us