2NLs are starting to be sent for July interviews. Again, as has been the pattern for the last three months, these are earlier than normal, I expect we will see similar unusual process this month, so the 2NLs might be spread out over a few days, or even the next couple of weeks – I don’t know for sure. So – look out for the email – and check the ESC site.
Last month, some people 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. If your 2NL is delayed, it has nothing to do with President Trump and doesn’t mean aliens have invaded. Just relax and be patient. Some physicians won’t schedule the medicals unless you have the 2NL in hand, BUT these interviews are for JUNE, so there is plenty of time.
The other thing that happened last month was that some people did not get scheduled as they thought. Those people should find they have been assigned to July interviews. In the same way, it is possible that some embassies will not have capacity for the large number of cases to be scheduled this month – so some people will have a difficult wait until the end of the month.
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.
*** please for our willing scrapers – let’s get scraping (as we can then identify the cases that have been scheduled, and that tells us how many interviews are being scheduled per embassy/region ***
May 19, 2018 at 21:42
Hello Mr brit
I winning dv 2019 I have newborn on end of November I didnt submit ds 260 yet what I should do
May 20, 2018 at 08:32
Be more clear. November 2018 or November 2017?
May 20, 2018 at 08:36
OK – I see you answered. November 2017
So include the child on your case if you want.
May 19, 2018 at 22:22
I mean Novembre 2017
May 19, 2018 at 22:57
Hello Brit,
I read the required supporting documents to prepare for the interview but at the same time I read from another sites or people comments and I’m confused and I want to be in safe during the interview..
1- DO I NEED TO CERTIFY (NOTARIZE) THE COPIES SUCH AS (BIRTH CERTIFICATE, MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE, EDUCATION CERTIFICATE..etc….) OR only Originals with Plain copies?
2- IS IT ENOUGH THE ORIGINALS OF THE ABOVE WITH NORMAL (PLAIN) COPIES?
2- DO I NEED TO CERTIFY THE TRANSLATION? OR ONLY STAMP BY THE OFFICIAL TRANSLATOR?
3- DOES THE NOTARIZATION (IF NEEDED) DEPENDS ON THE EMBASSY LOCATION?
4- I know many discussions went about I-134, I can understand it depends on the embassy location (mostly), My interview will be in Kuwait, do you think is needed there? I will have also a bank statement..
5- I have NO bank account so I have Bank statement and I’m the principal, Can My husband provide his bank statement (in his name) although he is not the principal but will accompany me?
6- I Have only the Certified copy of my High school and NOT the original, Any problem 🙁
May 20, 2018 at 08:41
1. Normally no – unless the embassy rules require it.
2. Normally yes.
3. Just the stamp by the translator.
4. It has been requested in Kuwait.
5. Yes
6. Not normally.
May 20, 2018 at 12:58
Thank you so much
Regarding I-134:
1- Does it has an expiry or I can prepare it before my interview in two months?
2- Is it from the same person I mentioned in US address?
3- If not, Can a friend of me staying in Kuwait (US Citizen) do it for me?
Thank you
May 20, 2018 at 15:50
1. Two months is OK.
2. It can be someone else.
3. US resident.
May 21, 2018 at 15:14
Hello Simon
So regarding question 3, is a sytamp from the translator enough or it the statement about flunency in english and the original language required as well ?
Thanks
May 21, 2018 at 16:37
Get the statement as well.
May 19, 2018 at 23:07
I try to post a comment but is does not shown!! Why??
May 20, 2018 at 08:42
Posts are not shown until I approve them.
May 20, 2018 at 10:35
Hi Brit
Please clarify me. I contacted KCC a couple of days ago and I was told my forms have been received and are pending embassy for the continuation of my visa processing. Does it mean my forms are still in process? Or in transit. Thanks
May 20, 2018 at 15:42
https://britsimonsays.com/communicating-kcc/
May 20, 2018 at 13:57
Hi BritSimon,
I’ve been selected for DV-2019 and I’ve already submitted the DS-260. Is it possible to get 2NL or interview appointment before begining of fiscal year 2019 (October 2018)?
Thanks in advance for your advice.
May 20, 2018 at 15:53
No. And timing is based on your case number.
May 20, 2018 at 14:09
hi simon
1..those who went current on april VB were to be interviewed on june but it didnt happen as they have not received 2nl. now does it mean that both april and may VB will be interviewed on july or the last group (may VB ) will be shifted to august?
2..on filling ds 260 i was asked about previous jobs and i said no previous jobs when i had one previous job..i said no because i lost the appointment and couldnt prove if asked. now do the empassy have any means of knowing that i was working and mis informed them about?
3..how many real cases are in between AF 38000 and AF 40400..kindly assist because i dont know how to calculate
thanks
May 20, 2018 at 15:55
1. I don’t know for certain.
2. I don’t know.
3. I can’t access the file at the moment. But not many.
May 20, 2018 at 16:31
HI Simon, my number case is in July 31xxx, I still didnt receive a 2NL, shall I wait more or contact the embassy if there might be sth wrong. or I am just freaking out, Thank you
May 20, 2018 at 17:25
Other people are waiting too. Patience.
May 21, 2018 at 13:54
Did you unlock your ds 260 and resubmitted or not
May 20, 2018 at 17:58
while filling dv entry I mistakenly wrote wrong place name according to passport so can we correct it on ds260 form or not ( mean district and country right but place name wrong)
May 20, 2018 at 18:26
Yes, correct it on the DS260
May 21, 2018 at 03:56
Hi Brit,
May I ask about sponsor’s income?
How much is accept for this sponsor as my brother income around 10000$. And if his income not enough can I use income of his wife?
May 21, 2018 at 04:36
britsimonsays.com/all-about-public-charge-affidavit-of-support-i-134/
May 21, 2018 at 10:06
Hello brit sir, I have completed high school from India but my nationality is Nepali and my passport is also from Nepal so can I fill up ds260 form or not ?
May 21, 2018 at 14:01
Yes
May 21, 2018 at 14:03
Hi Brit simony I have two concerns,
The first one has to do with my 2NLS letter, I was part of the recent update with case 370xx but haven’t received 2NLS yet. What’s could be responsible.
Secondly what is the minimum account a person should have before sending alfedifit support.
May 21, 2018 at 16:30
1. The 2NLs are spaced out – so be patient.
2. https://britsimonsays.com/all-about-public-charge-affidavit-of-support-i-134/
May 21, 2018 at 15:01
Hello Brit,
i do acknowledge it’s impossible to predict what happens to DV2018 high CNs,
but given the pace of visas issued from dvcharts, seems like all the (18k) visas will be issued around August (CNs 22k-23k) or am i missing smth?
and 2) how to understand the table from dvcharts, should i sum Issued column with AP and Ready to get the understanding of the pace of amount of visas left will we’re out of quota? If yes, it turns we’re (EU) out about now since Issued + AP + Ready is > 18k now.
thanks
May 21, 2018 at 16:36
The reason for the concern is the pace of issuance so far. The doubt is about whether more visas will be available than the standard quota.
The answer is to wait and see.
May 21, 2018 at 16:56
Hi All, I m current for July and still have not received the 2NL. My number is AS82XX. I see some have written here about receiving 2nls being As88XX. I m in Saudi Arabia. Still waiting.
May 21, 2018 at 16:59
Iam same like you haven’t received my second letter also Saudi Arabia but my case number is AS1044x
May 21, 2018 at 19:27
Madel….Reach out to me plz… let’s discuss the paperwork if u like.. drop ur contact if u wish to be contacted
May 22, 2018 at 16:52
Send me your mail address
May 22, 2018 at 17:30
[email protected]
May 24, 2018 at 22:29
Also the same with me.. my case number is AS9xxx.. in Saudi Arabia!
May 24, 2018 at 23:02
Beeso – You can contact me [email protected]
May 21, 2018 at 19:13
Hi Brit. I noticed yaunde thats Cameroon CN 37xxx was ready as per the ceac of 19.05.18. They have exhausted their current cases. What could be happening to other countries embassies.
May 21, 2018 at 19:19
The interviews are not strictly arranged by case number during the month – so you cannot assume all the Cameroonian cases below that point are scheduled.
May 21, 2018 at 20:18
Hey
I want to ask if u can’t give me the link that I can’t check if my 2nls form has been sent am for July 33××××
May 21, 2018 at 20:58
http://dvlottery.state.gov/esc
May 21, 2018 at 23:31
Is military record card mandatory on dv lottery interview thank you
May 21, 2018 at 23:35
Come on. Read the instructions and apply some logic.
May 22, 2018 at 00:40
Good job Brit!
I have an inquiry plz,
A new point flashed in my mind !
I studied in Germany long time ago and now I need to get a Police clearance from there, when I was in Germany (2008) my nationality was Jordanian and in 2015 I got another nationality (Qatar).
Now when I apply to get a police certificate from either Germany or My original homeland Jordan I think they have a records about me when I was a Jordanian and (not sure) they will provide me a police clearance indicates me as a Jordanian not Qatari (new nationality)..
I’m no more Jordanian and even don’t have my jordanian passport, all I have is Qatari passport which I used in DS260.
1- What do you think I should do?
2- Is it happened in before with same senario?
3- Is the concern of the consular mainly about my name in the police clearance?
3- Any risk?
Thank you
May 22, 2018 at 00:48
1. Relax and stop overthinking the whole thing.
2. I don’t know.
3. They just want to know it is you.
4. Probably not.
Really – relax.
May 22, 2018 at 00:57
Thank you honey
May 24, 2018 at 23:58
Why would a Qatari citizen want to become an American citizen I wonder? Qataris have a lot of benefits from their government already. Just wondering.
May 22, 2018 at 01:07
Hello sir
Do i need to write the name of my sponser exactly the same as his name in his passport?
Second my number is current fo4 july but i havenot received the 2NL yet do i have time to unlock my ds260 or shall i change the name of my sponser in the interview ?
May 22, 2018 at 01:12
Current for july 2018
May 22, 2018 at 03:02
No it does not have to match the passport. At this point, don’t try and unlock.
May 22, 2018 at 03:51
Hi ,Brit my case number is 296.. (Africa) but I still didn’t not get my 2nl what can I do ? Pls help me
May 22, 2018 at 05:17
Wait.
May 22, 2018 at 06:07
Hi Brit, I completed my education from india so for PCC ( Police Clearance Certificate) I should go India the place where I stayed and studied or I can get PCC from Indian Embassy
May 22, 2018 at 14:03
Read the reciprocity page for India.
May 25, 2018 at 11:10
You can get it from the Indian embassy .. I got one too couple of weeks back…
May 22, 2018 at 07:23
Hey David njoroge what’s your CN? Mine Dv 2018 Af 31 *** .+254 guys lets connect my email [email protected].
Thank you?
May 22, 2018 at 08:18
Good morning Mr Brit
For me it is difficult to start without to say thanks for all clarity explanation and efforts you’re always doing for us .
My CN 28xxx is current for June ,not 2nd or nothing at ESC .
May you please explains what happen or there is any problem ?
You told me to “wait and Patient” I do that now we are end of the month.
My question is according to the experience that you have we are expecting the 2nd letters in two weeks or until the next VB ?
Thanks
May 22, 2018 at 13:58
Contact KCC if you want
May 22, 2018 at 08:31
My CN AF 28xxx ???
Thank you again
May 22, 2018 at 09:30
Hi Mr.Brit
1-Can I send my package for AOS without the 2nl cuz I don’t have much time?2- Can I take the 2nl with me to interview?3-I called the KCC to ask them when I should send my Package my number is As105** so it will be current in the next VB but the interview will schedule in August, the lady answered me that you should send them in August but if I send I’d in August it will be very late so can I send it in June when my number will be current ?. I need your advice plz
May 22, 2018 at 13:54
You cannot send it until your number appears in the VB.
May 23, 2018 at 09:34
Plz you mean June or August ?.
Thx for you patience and appreciate your help.
May 23, 2018 at 14:50
June (pre-announcing August numbers)
May 22, 2018 at 09:41
hello to all in the house.
please is there any Cameroonian who have received 2NLs for JULY?
May 22, 2018 at 15:20
Cameroonian af33×××but haven’t received too
May 22, 2018 at 15:15
Hi, today I call to KCC, I asked what about with 2NL SA, they told me: within couple week, will start sending the second notification by mail. Are two batch, the batches firsts was sended already. As said Brit, patient wait and see
May 22, 2018 at 21:11
Hi BritSimon,
I am looking at the DV charts. DV2018 CEAC Data/FY2018-ceac-2018-05-19.csv.
My case has 2 applicants. I am the principle.
1. If my CN is xx1, is my wife’s xx2? or is it still under xx1?
2. if my wife’s CN is xx2, is it normal that xx1 is shown as “in transit” and xx2 is shown as “at NVC”?
Thanks.
May 22, 2018 at 22:53
You are both on the same case number.
May 23, 2018 at 02:45
Thanks.
May 23, 2018 at 07:53
Hi, my case number was current with latest visa bulletin for july but i haven’t reiceved 2nl yet. When i check my case on CEAC and dv lottery sites, i see there is no update or any change about my case. Is there anybody who got interview date from EU for july?
May 23, 2018 at 13:55
Yes.
May 23, 2018 at 09:32
Hi Brit,
Looking at the numbers in Sri Lanka it is AS10400 which is the last number as “ready”. What are the chances that that AS12800 going into ready given that only two more months remaining.
regards
May 23, 2018 at 14:49
Wait and see.
May 24, 2018 at 18:49
Hi Brit,
Till when do you think I should wait? September 30th or can we expect an interview call after September 30th as well?
Thanks
May 24, 2018 at 20:27
The final VB will be published in July.
May 23, 2018 at 09:36
Dear Brit,
I’ve received my 2NL on18 May, but till this moment I am checking the status on https://ceac.state.gov/ceac/ website, and It’s still appeared as AT NVC.
Is this normal?
May 23, 2018 at 14:51
No.
May 23, 2018 at 15:40
So what to do?
May 23, 2018 at 16:29
Check your number again – you probably made a mistake.
May 23, 2018 at 16:52
I’ve checked every thing, and everythig is ok, my case number is 2018AS90**, nothing wrong!!!!
Shall i contact KCC?
May 23, 2018 at 11:26
hi mr ,Brit my case number is 28300.. (Africa) but I still didn’t not get my 2nl what can I do ? help me pls
May 23, 2018 at 14:58
Be patient.
May 23, 2018 at 13:04
When did you submit your ds 260 Fatima thank you
May 23, 2018 at 13:07
YOu have not clicked reply, and there is no need to keep asking people these questions.
May 23, 2018 at 18:48
Dear Brit,
I’ve received my 2NL on18 May, but till this moment I am checking the status on https://ceac.state.gov/ceac/ website, and It’s still appeared as AT NVC.
Is this normal?
You said no, directly I called the KCC and they said I’ve to call the Embassy in abu dhabi as It’s their responsibility to update the status and the kcc is for processing only!!!!
Currently I am afraid there’s something wrong in my application, I don’t know what to do!!!!
May 23, 2018 at 19:59
I also said you had probably made a mistake.
But regardless, what you should do is CALM down. You have your 2Nl, so relax!
May 25, 2018 at 04:47
It took mine WEEKS to update the CEAC status to “Ready”. In fact, I had my appointment confirmed and courier information submitted before I saw “Ready”. It concerned me too a bit… but ended up being no big deal. 🙂
May 23, 2018 at 20:48
Hi Brit I have a question and I am sorry but I need your help when my American fiance apply for me a k1 fiance visa I wrote in the form g325a that my father born in a village and when I fill the ds 260 the name of this village is changed for example it was rose now is flower should this cause any problems because I wrote the new name of the village not the old one like I did in the form g 325a and please please please be patience with me please answer me
May 23, 2018 at 21:50
I don’t know.
May 24, 2018 at 01:48
Hi Brit,
Sorry if my question is silly, but as the interview get closer I feel more scruple!
I have been in Canada in a student visa for about 8 – 9 months only (Language course)
I know it is written in the official website regarding the police clearance it should be more than 12 months to be requested for the police clearance BUT your advice and opinion is important for me.
So, Do I need the police clearance from Canada of 8-9 months in student visa?
Thank you
May 24, 2018 at 03:46
It is worth getting one.
May 25, 2018 at 00:24
Dear Brit,
I started the procedure in getting the police Clearance from Canada,
they asked me the following, so kindly, just response by Yes or No to give me a hint what to response in the application form,
1- Does it need to be Authenticated by the Foreign Government’s embassy?
2- Does it need to be Notarized by a Canadian Notary?
3- Does it need to be Authenicated by Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs?
Thank you honey 🙂
May 25, 2018 at 02:53
I don’t know what is “normal” in Canada, or where you are interviewing. . Please check the reciprocity page for Canada or your country of interview for specific instructions.
May 25, 2018 at 02:59
My interview in Kuwait
I use Canada just to get the police records and they gave those options in general not specific for US immigration.
Thank you
May 25, 2018 at 12:20
Still waiting your response plz
My interview will be in Kuwait, and Canada police agent gave me the above three options (not mandatory) , so do you think the US embassy required any of them after they issue the police clearance?
Thank you
May 25, 2018 at 13:49
I answered. I don’t know.
May 24, 2018 at 17:35
hi can i get ur email please to contact you. i will also have my interview in canada. Thank you
May 25, 2018 at 00:20
Sorry, my interview not in Canada.
May 24, 2018 at 06:53
Hi dear Brit. Any chance 2018EU257XX will be reached this year?
May 24, 2018 at 14:48
Wait and see.
May 24, 2018 at 09:21
Dear brit
My vb number is current for july but i havent received my 2nl yet
When i checked my visa status it says at nvc
S1. Does this mean that i will not be scheduled for july?
2.does this mean that there is a problem with my case? Do i need to contact Kcc?
3. Can i still be issued a 2nl for july?
Thx a lot
May 24, 2018 at 14:46
1. It means wait.
2. No
3. Possibly.
Patience.
May 24, 2018 at 21:33
Hi, ***EDITED***
May 24, 2018 at 22:35
Let’s not overwhelm the ladies at KCC!
May 24, 2018 at 11:36
dear Brit
i am a dv 2019 winner case number 22xxx born in Egypt i am expeting a child in December shall finish the ds260 now & unlock it later on December or shall wait .
if i unlock the ds260 that may lead to any delay??? (already my case number is high & unsafe
please advise
May 24, 2018 at 14:07
Unlocking won’r cause delay. UNlock once the child is born.
May 24, 2018 at 12:52
Any suggestion Mr Brit thank you a lot
May 24, 2018 at 22:24
Hi Simon
I am from AS region and My number became current in the last release, however i still didn’t got any email also the 2NL is still not showing too.
Is this a normal situation, do you advise me to contact NVC or others ?
May 24, 2018 at 22:39
Show some patience.
May 24, 2018 at 23:49
Are you form Saudi Arabia?
May 25, 2018 at 09:52
Yes
May 25, 2018 at 03:47
Hi Brit,
One of the guidelines mentioned in the official US supporting documents website about the Police Certificate is: “Cover the entire period of the applicant’s residence in that area.”
But all the Police certificates I received doesn’t contains exact dates or entire period because as you know each country has a standard format of the police certificate.
Will this be an issue to worry about?
May 25, 2018 at 05:12
No.
May 25, 2018 at 03:51
Hello friends
Are here anyone who has already done his or her interview and the statu under (AP) or ready?
If yes, how long in (AP) and how long in (READY) let’s share information,
If someone had the same circumstances pleas tel us
Thanks
May 25, 2018 at 04:13
Hello friends
Are here anyone who has already done his or her interview and the statu under (AP) or ready?
If yes, how long in (AP) and how long in (READY) let’s share information,
If someone had the same circumstances pleas tel us
Thanks
May 25, 2018 at 04:09
Hi Brit, I could be current in next month visa bulletin for AF,.I recently unlocked my ds260 to make some revisions and resubmitted the form immediately, could it cause delay in interview schedule?
May 25, 2018 at 05:12
Normally not.
May 25, 2018 at 08:47
Dear Brit
As it is seen that now KCC is sending 2NLs in two batches. In addition we see a considerable number of in transit that have not gotten their 2NLs and another large number being at NVC among the currents.
does this mean that only the intransit can expect the 2nLS in this expected second round?
May 25, 2018 at 13:58
No.
May 25, 2018 at 11:56
Hi Mr Brit , my case number was current for june interview in AF region , and i didn’t receive my 2nl yet , when contacted KCC 4 days ago, they replied with the email that my case number is ready for Interview processing and KCC can no longer unlock DS260 Form; does that mean that i’m gonna get my 2NL for July Interview in the next batch ?
thanks a lot for your help, this situation really freaks me out !
May 25, 2018 at 13:52
Yes
May 25, 2018 at 12:58
Hi, Brit!
I created a group of 17 families from Russia waiting for July interviews.
KCC responds us that we need to wait. Russian Embassy redirects us to KCC.
Two weeks after VB have been passed.
What should we do?
Today is the 25th of May and the next working day is the 29th of May (because of the Memorial Day).
Should we call KCC or write a letter?
Thanks.
May 25, 2018 at 13:46
Just as you were told. Wait.
May 25, 2018 at 19:57
Hi Simon!
Guess what?
I called KCC! My interview will be on the 5th of July!
May 25, 2018 at 16:19
Hi Brit!
By end of April; 12090 visas had been given to selectees from overall 18050 quota in EU.What do you think for distrubition of visas, for August and September bulletins? Will remain less than 1000 visas maybe in total for those months?
May 25, 2018 at 17:48
About 1000 to 1500 according to my calculations. Which is not many. So EU depends on exceeding the quota – which I have written about recently.
May 25, 2018 at 18:38
Hi Brit, is there any other way to find out if KCC will redistribute visas to EU? How was it in the past years? Thanks!
May 25, 2018 at 19:32
We will know once we see the final VB. That’s it. No other way.
As for past years – I posted info about that in a recent article.
May 25, 2018 at 18:19
Yesterday I sent an email to kcc to know about my case and this is the email I didn’t receive anything until now please read my email is it good I mean is it OK and nothing wrong with it thanks
Date of Birth: MMDDYYYY
Dear sir or madam,
According to the visa bulletin, my case number is current for [month, jully, however I have not received any notification to know the date of my interview so far, and there is no update on the entrant status check page.
Please let me know if my case was sechude
May 25, 2018 at 18:20
I wrote my case number and my birthday of course and my name