2NLs are starting to be sent for February interviews (DV2019).
Some people previously got 2NL emails but then had to wait days or even a couple of weeks before the interview letter showed on the ESC page. Other people waited until the beginning of the following month to get their 2NLs and ESC page update. So – be patient, stay calm. Some physicians won’t schedule the medicals unless you have the 2NL in hand, BUT there is plenty of time before these interviews, no need to stress out!
The email itself has no useful information. It simply tells you to check the ESC site for the interview details. Some people that receive the email will find the ESC site is not ready, those people should try again after a few hours. Also, some people find the email itself goes to a trash or spam folder or somehow miss it. So – if you think you may have been scheduled but missed your email, you can check the ESC site, just in case. The 1NL (you have been selected letter) is replaced by a new letter which gives the appointment details.
December 24, 2018 at 13:06
Hi Birit,
if main applicant from the banned country has second citizenship but other family member doesn’t, can wavier will be applied to all. or only main applicant.
Wishing all, a very Happy Holiday season.
regards,
December 24, 2018 at 15:43
It is per person (and it is not a waiver).
December 24, 2018 at 14:59
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, from EU. I still “wait and see” what happens next year, never lose hope… Wish you the best of all and hope next year to be in US.
December 24, 2018 at 15:45
Best of luck to you!
December 24, 2018 at 21:42
Brit thanks so much for this blogs
December 25, 2018 at 00:09
Briitt!!! MARRY CRISTMAS
December 25, 2018 at 06:45
Marry X-Mass for all
December 25, 2018 at 14:40
Hello Brit
Thank you for all of your guidance to us about this process. I worried about Government shutdowns in the United States. Will it affect KCC or no? What do you think about this?
December 25, 2018 at 18:18
Little or no impact since the shutdown will end in the new year.
December 25, 2018 at 20:35
Brit
By then his demand for funds to build a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border will have been met? since this is the contentious issue here.
December 26, 2018 at 00:03
No. In January the Democrats will control the house. No one wants to fund the wall. It’s idiotic, always has been. Planes, tunnels, boats, visa overstays.
December 25, 2018 at 21:05
Hello, do you know when the remaining 2NL letters will be sent out to February interview?
December 26, 2018 at 00:04
If people don’t have letters by the end of the month, they will be March interviews.
December 25, 2018 at 22:16
hello briit!! my case number is 30000 europa region….can i Hope so???please tell me something…..Marry christmas
December 26, 2018 at 00:06
I really don’t know. You have to wait and see.
December 26, 2018 at 00:20
Hello brit,
My case number is 25xxx. Will be current?What do you think about it
Best
December 26, 2018 at 05:11
https://britsimonsays.com/dv2019-basic-questions/
December 26, 2018 at 07:53
my case no 11*** feb current but still 2nl i didn’t receive dear britsimon please tell me about delay
December 26, 2018 at 15:21
Ask me in January.
December 27, 2018 at 10:28
my case no 16xx January current but still 2nl i didn’t receive dear britsimon please tell me about delay
December 27, 2018 at 14:50
Read the article above.
December 26, 2018 at 08:23
Hi Britt,
1. Visa officer may view facebook activity? Can they ask for login details?
2. How important is interview or it is just a formality?
Thank you.
s
December 26, 2018 at 11:33
delete activity log and posts man why are you so worried. if they wanted they can look up ur gmails and your facebook even without you knowing , they have that capability man. thats why its usa. why are you worrying for that. simons answer here will be ‘maybe’ as i think.
December 26, 2018 at 15:23
1. They could ask for the DS5535 which allows them to investigate your social media activity.
2. Some people are denied at interview – so that is a clue.
December 26, 2018 at 18:58
Dear brit thank u for giving a clue about social media investigation….
1.Does investigation done for all cases??
2.In what case is that become cauae fir denial??
December 26, 2018 at 20:43
1. No
2. I don’t know.
December 26, 2018 at 12:22
Hi Britt,in the current situation ,I feel. lost may be interview for AS 108## case number.noh.bcoz very few numbers collecting for vb every months.
December 26, 2018 at 15:25
You just have to be patient.
December 27, 2018 at 07:24
???
December 26, 2018 at 12:41
Hello
Pls if anyone has from EU with case number 8801-10000 has received 2NDL can comment hic contry?
Thanks
Happy holiday season…
December 26, 2018 at 18:35
HI BRITT,
Do we need the first letter print for interview? OR the second letter print would work??
December 26, 2018 at 20:42
Either.
December 27, 2018 at 06:38
I believe There are many of us who were current for January and submitted documents successfully. But still have not received interview letter. Having patience but
1.Simon, What your experience says , Will they still send 2nL till the end of December during this Government Shutdown.
2. And please Nepalese Friends those whose case no. is above AS1500 (Nepal) comment down if you have or haven’t received 2nL.
Thank you.
December 27, 2018 at 06:57
1. Yes
December 27, 2018 at 10:08
Not got yet
December 27, 2018 at 12:24
I hvnt recv 2nl even my case is AS16**. When i asked kcc about my case she reply your case is current for january. When a date is scheduled you will recv your 2nl lettr..although i hav not get it till now. What its mean dear simon.
December 27, 2018 at 14:53
It means you haven’t read the article above.
December 28, 2018 at 22:27
I got it today . AS17**.
Happy
January 3, 2019 at 22:21
Do we have to attach all the documents too for kcc too?Before 2 yrs, I had done for my brother without attaching.
January 3, 2019 at 23:15
There is a new procedure now.
December 27, 2018 at 12:19
hi brit big ups to the good work u are doing.im a long reader and admirer of ur blog hoping to win dv 2020.to all the lucky winners of dv19 i wish you guys well to see ur selves in ur dream land.#USA#
December 27, 2018 at 14:52
Good luck!
December 27, 2018 at 12:36
hi there EU7xxx. still waiting for the 2NL. heard about some delay but is it normal by number is already current ?
December 27, 2018 at 14:53
Have you been asked to send your documents to KCC and did you respond?
December 28, 2018 at 06:33
yes i already send my documents and then they sent this 2 weeks ago
‘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…. .’
December 28, 2018 at 14:08
OK – then you now just need to wait. Nothing wrong.
December 28, 2018 at 17:43
Im EU78xx and I got my 2NL in the last 30 minutes.
I’m in Germany and my appointment is towards the end of February.
Be patient. With the new document submission procedure, the holidays (which is when a lot of people go on vacation) and the government shut down they’ve been a bit delayed, but they’re still working on trying to catch up. Be patient, it’ll come 🙂
December 30, 2018 at 11:50
@Viviendo you have experience as Simon?
December 27, 2018 at 15:43
Hello brit
I want to know if it is possible to get another type of visa to go to the us such as tourist cotegory while you’re being processed in the dv program ?
December 27, 2018 at 23:40
Yes that is possible – but not certain. The DV application might make the temp visa application more difficult.
December 27, 2018 at 19:02
HI SIMON
my cn is AF10XXX and is current in January and I have been asked to send my documents and I responded on 11/11…but I didn’t receive anything from them about complete document or 2snl .
please , what do you suggest ?
December 27, 2018 at 23:48
Wait patiently.
December 28, 2018 at 07:16
Hello Dear Simon,
Does the Government Shut Down has effect on DV Lottery Visas to be issued or the cases to be processed that are under process?
December 28, 2018 at 14:12
Impact will depend how long the shutdown lasts.
December 28, 2018 at 11:38
Hey brit. .
Here’s my case number AF14xx.
I sent my DS260 on November 15th…
I wrote to KCC to ask if my case has been processed already .KCC said I submitted all required documents. KCC said as well I should have received or will soon receive an email with more information for the interview. I was thinking based on KCC answer I would obviously be a part of February interview. But until now I got nothing.
Any clue about when I may receive my 2ndl based on KCC answer ?
December 28, 2018 at 14:14
February interview 2NLs might still be sent out in the next couple of days. After that, they will be focusing on VB and then interviews for March
December 28, 2018 at 12:44
Salazar pls tell me you are from which region your case no and mine are near to one another iam from kenya. 1 also pls give me your watsap thnx
December 28, 2018 at 17:12
I just received my 2nls.
Am scheduled for 2nd February 2019 with CN2019AF11***
December 28, 2018 at 18:32
Kindly reply me on [email protected] will like to share some ideas with you since we have same case Af11****
December 28, 2018 at 22:16
Hi Ikky pls what is ur case number cuz am also fall within de 11*** do I can predict if my 2nls will be send soon ?? Pls
December 29, 2018 at 04:39
Just wait patiently Doris.
Mine is 11758
December 29, 2018 at 19:37
Mine is lower than yours but i have not yet receive my 2nl
December 30, 2018 at 07:03
Wait patiently in Ghana( AF 18####) as Brit said
December 28, 2018 at 17:35
I just got my 2NL for an appointment at the consulate in Germany at the end of February 2019.
I’m 2019EU78xx
December 28, 2018 at 19:33
Hi, recieved a 2nl letter, but a new born derivative who is included in Ds260 is not listed in the letter. Please advice if this is okay?
December 28, 2018 at 20:43
That is normal.
December 28, 2018 at 22:24
Same here . I have called kcc and asked about it they said they will incorporate new born in interview . We need to take our baby and do medical exams og baby as well
December 29, 2018 at 00:39
Hlw pratima ji can we talk regarding the dv?? Im also frm nepal and i have also the same issue about baby.
December 29, 2018 at 03:35
@Pratima did u get 2nd?
December 30, 2018 at 08:10
Yea I got it two days before . Okay Sanroof ji we can talk .
December 31, 2018 at 22:08
[email protected]
pratima ji
December 28, 2018 at 21:25
Hi
I had a question regarding the ds 260….one of da derivatives was convicted of the a crime about 20 years back but we filled that the person was not convicted of a crime …so we filled a rehabilitation certificate which would show no crime convicted in the police certificate…..so I’d any problem occur will it affect jst dat person or everyone….
December 28, 2018 at 21:50
That person might have a problem. I cannot be certain.
December 28, 2018 at 21:28
Hey Brit, it looks like they will be covering january VB BARELY in february interviews for EU, what are your predictions for March VB?
December 28, 2018 at 21:49
My prediction: There will be a March VB.
December 29, 2018 at 01:06
I also got 2nl for feb…thanks simon n happy new year…
December 29, 2018 at 01:57
Hello,
I sent all the required .pdf documents more than 7 weeks ago to “kccdvdocuments at state dot gov” before the system update that was applied on Thursday, Nov. 8th, 2018. However, I have not received the 2NL although my case number is current for February 2019.
I have known from some other 2019 DV-selectees that they have already received the 2NL on Friday, Dec. 28th around 4 pm GMT.
Thus, here, I am just asking about your opinion concerning my situation provided that my case number is current for February interviews.
Please, advise if I should do anything soon to help with regards to my interview appointment date?
Thanks in advance for your urgent advice to, hopefully, avoid any delay in my interview, which is supposed to be expected within February 2019.
December 29, 2018 at 04:06
There is no need to panic. More 2nls could be sent before the end of the month, and if you don’t get that, your interview will probably be in March.
December 29, 2018 at 06:08
Thanks for your reply!
What would be the reason if my case was delayed to March or even later, please? The KCC did not send me any email asking for more documents, and in the same time KCC did not send me any confirmation that my documents were completely processed. Is it possible that KCC may delay a case without a reason?! I can not understand the reason of my situation at all!
Would it be of value to call KCC? or it will be just a talk with one of the representatives whose opinion would be of general nature rather than case-specific information?
Appreciate it!
December 29, 2018 at 13:43
I can’t be certain of the “reason” in your specific case – but it is obvious (and I have explained) that they have implemented new procedures and for a period of time those new procedures are causing delays in some cases. Yes they can delay a case – it is up to them when they schedule you. You don’t have any “right” to be processed when you want/expect. So – be patient.
December 29, 2018 at 06:12
Did u receive your confirmation letter of the scan copies. If Nope u wait for that email first before your 2nls
December 29, 2018 at 06:24
No, I did not receive this, and KCC said it is not a must to receive it before the 2NL because I sent the scanned copies before the system update that produces the auto-replies and the confirmation letters!!
December 29, 2018 at 06:30
Well I sent my scan copies on 26th Nov, but got the auto reply but not the confirmation letter. I was current for January Af11**** but waiting patiently.
December 29, 2018 at 06:44
Thanks for sharing your experience bro!
I sent the scanned copies 3 weeks before this date, and I can not see this extremely unusual delay normal at all and hope to find a way to know the reason of this subtle, uncommon status.
December 29, 2018 at 06:49
Try and find out from KCC even if you will call them. What’s your case number n which country
December 29, 2018 at 07:25
ME too…I sent my document in 11/11 , I received automatic reply but I did not receive confirmation or 2nl …my case nummber is current in January AF10XXX .
December 29, 2018 at 07:58
Hello !
I’m 2019AF12*** ( Cameroon ). I’m current since November . My documents have been already send to the KCC since november . And the 18 December I received my 2NL , my appointment is 12 February. I’m so happy
December 30, 2018 at 14:48
Me too I’m AF10xxx ..from Cameroon too,my interview is also on the 12of Feb ,we are blessed
December 29, 2018 at 10:43
Hello Brit,
I would like to ask about further required documents from KCC.
My questions are as follows:-
1. My birth Certificate is in Thai language ( which is official language of the the country in which application for a visa is being made)
Do I have to accompany by certified ( English ) translations ?
2. I have a first name and surname changed , Do I have to send the Name Change Certificates and certified (English ) translations to KCC or not ?
3. Or I only bring Name Change Certificates and certified (English) translations to the consular officer on the day of interview?
4. Do I have to send all of the required documents for KCC reviews
only after I have collected all of the required documents ?
Because right now I only have some of the required documents ready.
Could I send these documents beforehand
and submit the other one (which is Police Certificate ) later?
Because in my country requesting for Police Certificate will take some times or required waiting period.
Please kindly advise me .
Thank you so much in advance and looking forward to hearing from you.
December 29, 2018 at 13:57
1. No
2. I would.
3. See 2.
4. That is their clear instruction.
December 29, 2018 at 14:15
Thank you so much & Happy New Year 2019 to you & your family ?
December 29, 2018 at 14:46
Thanks! You too!
December 29, 2018 at 12:34
Mr Brit, my case number is AS 50##.after submit our DS 260. Kcc send to us application submission confirmation leter.then we didn’t send any documents to the kcc.we are waiting for 2 NL.is it ok.or have to send our documents KCC.pls let us know.bcoz I saw some people send their documents to the kcc.
December 29, 2018 at 13:58
Ask KCC.
December 29, 2018 at 14:09
Hi Brits.
My case no. is AS16xx & my interview sedule is January but now I can’t get my 2nd letter. please help me what can I do.
Please help me
December 29, 2018 at 14:48
https://britsimonsays.com/2nls-being-sent-for-january-2019-interviews/comment-page-2/#comment-160867
December 29, 2018 at 15:28
Hi Brit,
1. I was working 2 years in Canada but my PR application was refused( non criminal grounds). Will this affect the Greencard lottery? How much information share Canada and USA?
2. My number is EU24XXX is there any chance I will get interviewed since my number is high? And will I be denied the greencard since I was refused the Canadian PR?
Many thanks,
Helen
December 29, 2018 at 15:54
1. No
2. You will have to wait and see whether your number is called or not.
December 30, 2018 at 02:00
Thank you for your quick answer. But I do have some other questions.
I meet the educational requirement (high school & Bachelor Degree).
1. Do I still need to claim all my work experience when filling the Ds 260 form?
2. Also do I need to show them all my work reference letters on the interview day?
December 30, 2018 at 03:57
1. Yes, you need to answer all the questions.
2. No
December 30, 2018 at 09:09
Hello every one how are you! i like sharing information on this page, but one more thing i want to ask you politely is please share your interview experience after you have interviewed, in detail!!! please don’t be selfish, help others as britsimon, but, i wanna to appreciate brit for his amazing help, and i would like to say long live. Also i promise to share my interview experience after my interview for future. but for now i have collected interview experiences of 2018 fiscal year dv winners and i will share for you, ciming soon
December 30, 2018 at 15:20
Many people already do that:
https://britsimonsays.com/interview-experience-stories/
December 30, 2018 at 09:21
guys please share your interview experience in detail, after your interview
December 30, 2018 at 09:53
Sure, both approvals and denials.
December 30, 2018 at 10:35
Happy new year to you all
Anyone from EU above 9000 have you guys get your 2nl ?
December 31, 2018 at 09:26
Hi Lenny, I am EU 91XX I didn’t receive the 2nl yet.
January 2, 2019 at 18:46
Im EU91xx too.
I didnt receive it neither.
Pls comment when you do receive it.thanx
December 30, 2018 at 19:03
hi
my CN AF11***from Togo and still have not 2nl. is there any one from Togo who have received yet theirs?
December 31, 2018 at 04:26
Is there anyone in Asia region received 2NL around 42XX.Please let us know
December 31, 2018 at 06:50
HI,
My case number was shown on Visa Bulletin but I don’t have received 2NL yet.
Neither I have got email.
December 31, 2018 at 15:31
I assume you have sent your documents to KCC for review – if not – that will cause delay.
1. Check your ESC page.
2. It might come today.
3. If it does not come today, then you will have a March interview.
December 31, 2018 at 18:20
Hello Brit
Am am Chop Jeff from Cameroon and my CN is Af46xxx please do you think i have any chance?
2. Please if i want to write to kcc please what subject can i use? Or in order words what are the procedures?
3. after reading some posts i find out that people said they receive notifications from kcc after submitting ds260. But i didn’t receive any notifications from kcc confirming that they have recieved my ds260. Please is it a problem?
Thanks and happy new year
December 31, 2018 at 21:30
1. You just have to wait and see….
2. Read the FAQ about communicating with KCC
3. No – you have a long time to wait yet.
December 31, 2018 at 22:06
Hi sainom.
we got a 2Nl 4 days ago but there is a new rules now about the sponsor must have tax payment file but the person who sponsor for us he evan complete a year i don’t know what should we do please advice.
December 31, 2018 at 22:26
There are not new rules. The sponsor ha to show at least a years worth of tax forms. That is not new.
January 1, 2019 at 05:37
hi brit, i wish Happy new year..
i saw kcc sent email about to scan documents new procedure for my friend (Case number Af24***) but they can’t sent for me Af23***.. has it problem?
January 1, 2019 at 07:58
Why are even still thinking about this – you are wasting your time and will waste your money!
January 1, 2019 at 11:11
I am confused
Why are you saying that ?
January 1, 2019 at 16:24
Because he did not include his child on the original entry.
January 1, 2019 at 10:39
My case no. is shown 2nd letter being send for January interview.But I can’t get my 2nd letter yet. I have already send my passport,Birth certificate, & Police report 18 November 2018 & 30 December 2018 (2 times).
What’s your predict.my 2nd letter come in next month or not.
January 1, 2019 at 16:25
Maybe.
January 2, 2019 at 01:59
Hey Brit Simon
Happy new year bro .. i was in af 2018 i was looking your post every time they were absolutely important now I’m in usa …. tnx about every thing . You need to be proud of your self man
January 2, 2019 at 04:45
Thanks for letting me know I helped!
January 2, 2019 at 07:21
Dear Brit, Still I can veiw my 1NL So hope It’s quite sure they didnt post 2NL for my case.Am I correct
January 2, 2019 at 15:12
Yes
January 2, 2019 at 19:56
Happy new year Mr bits. Am af 23xxx Still haven’t gotten any email to scan documents and sent please when will i see it
January 2, 2019 at 20:16
https://britsimonsays.com/dv2019-basic-questions/
January 3, 2019 at 21:18
2019OC 000003xx. docs sent nov, docs comPlete and ds260 ok message recd in mid dec, still no 2nl. current for Feb in vb. any suggestions on 2nl
January 3, 2019 at 21:27
Your documents we obviously too late to allow scheduling in December. So – you will probably be scheduled in January for a March interview.
January 4, 2019 at 02:14
Hello Brit,
Thank you so much for helping us in several ways . I have get interview date for Feb . In my consulate website they say Each visa applicant on case must separately register his/her appointment online before the interview. Registering your appointment gives us the information we need to return your passport and visa packet after your interview. Registration is free; just click the “Register” button below.
And they also said You may only reschedule your appointment after you have registered it online and your initial interview date has passed.
What was that mean ?? The second paragraph ?? And is it really necwaaary to registered even if we get the notice for the date ???
January 4, 2019 at 03:35
Just register and attend your interview appointment. That’s all you need to do.
January 4, 2019 at 19:42
Hello Brit,
I am from Nepal but I am in Canada so will be interviewing in Montreal . In my back home we don’t have records of immunisation but DV asked for that how can I get immunization record please help .
January 4, 2019 at 20:11
The physician will decide what additional vaccinations are required based on the records you provide. If you cannot prove you have had certain vaccinations, the physician may decide you need to repeat those immunizations.