People are have today started receiving their 2NLs for December interviews!! This is earlier than normal, which is nice, but doesn’t “mean” anything. It will take a few hours – and possibly even a couple of days before all have gone out – especially as it is now the weekend. .
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.
For those that received their interview notice, now is the time to start preparing for the interview. Gathering documents, scheduling the medical and so on. To learn how to prepare please view my guide on preparing for the interview.
If you have received your 2NL – please take a moment to reply to this post and add your region/case number range PLUS the date of submission and whether you unlocked at any point. This helps me gauge the backlog and DS260 processing times. Last month it was clear that cases submitted later than mid May had a chance not to be scheduled because of backlog on DS260 processing. We will see how far that backlog has been handled.
**** UPDATE ***
The LATEST submission date I have heard where someone received their 2NL for a December interview is June 12th.
So – the backlog seems to be moving at about 2 weeks of submissions per month.
October interviews were on DS260 submissions up to around May 15/20 (2 weeks worth of submissions)
November interviews were on DS260 submissions up to around May 31 ( a bit less than 2 weeks worth of submissions)
December interviews were on DS260 submissions up to around June 12/15 (2 weeks worth of submissions).
If you submitted before June 15 (roughly) and were expecting your interview, that is because not all cases process at the same speed. If you submitted after June 15th, it is not surprising that your interview did not get scheduled.
I expect the backlog to reduce at some point (meaning the 2 weeks will grow to 3 or 4 weeks worth of submissions). But we have to wait and see whether that pace will increase for January interviews.
A later interview is not a problem. No need to panic. The Green Cards for March interviews are just the same as February interviews…. so….
R – E – L – A – X!!!
October 15, 2016 at 05:06
Hi Brit,
Received 2NL for Dec 19th interview .Case No AF15*** .Submitted DS260 around 10th May 2016.
October 15, 2016 at 05:21
Re-posting from ‘Ask question here’
I received my 2NL. I just want to say thank you sir for all the time that you’ve spent to answer my questions and everyone else!
Case number: 2017OC0000000X
First submission for DS 260: June 3 2016
Unlocked it twice and final submission on June 13 2016
Received 2NL on October 14, 2016
Interview on December 1, 2016
You were right sir! December Interview! Finally all that waiting is worth it. Patient is the key!
Thank you once again. I will be updating again after my interview from my experience just in case it can help others!
October 15, 2016 at 05:59
Hi Brit
Received my 2NL for December 13 interview. Submitted DS260 June 11, never unlocked.
Case number, 2017OC00000002XX
Now to reschedule my interview as I’ll be heading overseas for a few months a matter of days after this interview date and would not have enough time to have my passport returned to me. Hopefully they won’t have an issue rescheduling until late Feb onwards!
Cheers
October 15, 2016 at 05:59
Hello Sir
Received 2NL
Case number: 2017AS000029XX
First submission for DS 260: June 5 2016
Unlocked it twice and final submission on August 1 2016
Received 2NL on October 14, 2016
Interview on December 6, 2016
Interview Location: Kabul Afghanistan
Tanx alot Sir for Your great help
October 16, 2016 at 15:15
Hello Hasib jan. I am also the winner of DV2017 from Afghanistan. If you are interested we can meet somewhere. My case number is higher than you (3500 above)
October 15, 2016 at 06:32
Cn 10xxx, first submission 7 june, unlocked once, resubmited 9 june. End of december interview.
Good luck to everyone
October 15, 2016 at 06:39
Dear Me. Simon,
I have received my 2NL letter for 6 Dec interview.
Case number AS5** and submitted DS260 form on 1st June 16. I didn’t unlock.
Thank you.
October 17, 2016 at 03:40
Interview location was Singapore.
Thank you.
October 15, 2016 at 07:01
Hi Brit
I have submited my D’s on June 1 and resubmitted it again on julay 21
I have not recived my 2NL yet
Am so wondered specially this month for not having 2NL
My case number is
AF000003xx
Should i coll the kcc and aske them about my case
Thank you!
October 15, 2016 at 07:34
If you want. Or you could just be patient.
October 15, 2016 at 07:44
Does Colling to KCC couse any problem
October 15, 2016 at 14:39
No.
October 15, 2016 at 08:02
hi Brit, I have seen one post by a person whom his case no AF 15 *** , DS260 around 10th May 2016 ,called 2NL for Dec 19th interview
I filled ds 260 1st week of june and case no AF just below 15,000 .no 2NL yet! does my submission day for Ds 260 june 6,2016 late for my case?
October 15, 2016 at 14:39
The latest DS260 submission I have seen so far (that got an interview) is June 10. So – that means there will be some cases from May that are still not scheduled. Not all DS260s are processed at the same speed.
October 18, 2016 at 14:47
hi Brit am dv 2017 filled dsjuly when is my c interview case 2017 1***
October 18, 2016 at 14:49
Assuming you are already current (you don’t mention the region, so I don’t know!) it will be around February
October 15, 2016 at 08:31
HI birt , i would like to say thank you i received my 2nl yesterday CN 2017AF0000064*
ds submitted only once may 27 /2016 interview date December 05/2016
October 15, 2016 at 09:58
Hi Simon,
My case no AF00041***.
Am a second draw selectee.
You are saying that second draw selectees are at risk, does this mean that we will receive our 2NL’s after all the first draw selectees have received their 2NL’S?
Am a bit confused.
Jaydan
October 15, 2016 at 14:31
Eligibility for the interviews is announce by the visa bulletin. Each month the VB number increases for each region to make a few more cases current. So – the lower numbers get current before the higher numbers.
The 2nd draw numbers started where the 1st draw numbers ended. So – your number is higher than the first draw numbers – and you therefore go after them. What country are you charged to (born)?
October 16, 2016 at 16:33
Kenya
October 16, 2016 at 16:47
Interesting. Kenya is not one of the countries that is “limited” during the draw, so your case is evidence that 41XXX is around the end of the 1st draw, and low end of the second draw.
October 15, 2016 at 10:05
Cn AF9xxx
Ds submited may 30. Unlocked and resubmited june 27.
No 2nl at this time. ?
October 15, 2016 at 10:15
Hi Brit,
Case no: EU2xxx
Submitted May 27, never unlocked.
Received 2NL today, interview scheduled for December in Sydney.
Gathering my documents now, referring to your helpful posts. I’m interested to know more about people’s interview experiences, so I’ll look through those posts in particular.
One very silly question that I have, though – this process falls under the immigrant visa category, right?
Thanks so much for all your work with the site, much appreciated!!
October 15, 2016 at 14:28
Yep – immigrant visa category! 🙂
October 15, 2016 at 10:15
Case n°: AF122**
DS submitted on june 1st.
Interview on december 8th.
Thanks Mr. Simon.
October 15, 2016 at 10:46
CNas27xx
Submitted may 24th unlock on June and submitted again on June 10th. Dec 5th interview
October 17, 2016 at 00:23
actually first submission was May 26th. I just checked again. Second wad June 10th.
interview location: Tokyo
October 15, 2016 at 12:19
What if I am egyptian and will have my interview at Egypt but my number 2017AS 54XX as I was born at UAE when I can expect my interview
October 15, 2016 at 14:22
According to AS region VB.
October 15, 2016 at 15:13
Copied from official page of DV lottery :
“Diversity Visa Lottery 2018 Entry Season is October 4 – November 7, 2016!
Tip: If you do not receive a confirmation number, it is safe to submit your entry again. If it is a duplicate, the system will tell you, and will prevent that duplicate from being entered. Do not hit submit again if you are alerted that this is a duplicate entry.
Submit your entry here: http://www.dvlottery.state.gov ”
Since some people didn’t recieve their conformation number after submition , i think this could help 🙂
October 15, 2016 at 15:40
The instructions has a similar instruction (Q22 of the FAQ). But people don’t read the instructions….
October 15, 2016 at 16:06
Hi bri!! I have received my 2nl, my case number is 2017 AF000XXXX i have filled my DS260 on 08/06/2016 never unlocked and my interview is on 06/12/2016 always i’am following your advises, thank you so much for you help!!
October 15, 2016 at 17:59
Dear Simon, my case number is EU00011XXX. I submitted DS260 on 12th of Jun, never unlocked it. Just received my 2nd NL for the interview on Dec 5th 😉 Thanks for your support!
October 15, 2016 at 18:45
The new latest submission date…
October 15, 2016 at 19:15
Hi!
Case number: EU2xxx submitted on the 20th of June. Still haven’t received the invitaton for the interview.Should I start to worry???
October 15, 2016 at 19:31
No.
October 15, 2016 at 20:09
HI brit , I have seen your reply and you said there ,from the nepal there is around 4000 selectees for the year of 2017 and now you also said there is 2nd NL issues for nepal for the December month and said upto case number 2200. does it mean selectees from nepal 4000 and now second letter (2nd NL issue ) for 2200 people it means another 1800 are remaining for the second letter or what ? could you please make us clear .thank you
October 15, 2016 at 20:16
No it does not mean that. There are gaps between the numbers and not all the AS cases are Nepal.
October 15, 2016 at 21:02
HI Brit , 2017EU11*** DS-260 was sent on 19.06.2017.Not received 2NL yet.
October 15, 2016 at 21:03
Hi bri, i have received my 2NL for December 6 interview. Submitted my DS260 June 6, never unlocked. Thanks a million for the good work.
October 15, 2016 at 21:17
How long are we going to wait for our medical results to come out? A week or more and what are the main documents to submit for West Africa? Thanks in advance.
October 15, 2016 at 22:31
https://britsimonsays.com/prepare-dv-lottery-interview-2/
October 16, 2016 at 10:07
CN 2017AS00000xxx ds260 submitted 29 may , unlocked 12 july
Didn’t receive 2nl yet :/
October 16, 2016 at 02:39
Hi Sir Is the envelope first recognizes an American airport or even the final destination?
October 16, 2016 at 14:04
You go through immigration processing at the first arrival airport.
October 16, 2016 at 03:21
Hi Brit,
I have received 2NL but my new born baby name is not in Beneficiaries list, although i have unlocked and submitted 260 for him and got the confirmation email.
Is there any procedure to add him for interview and medical check up or shall I contact embassy to tell them that i will bring my new born baby also.
Thanks
October 16, 2016 at 14:01
The embassy will know. The newborn will need a medical, so if needed print the DS260 main page that shows the DS260 has been completed for the child.
October 16, 2016 at 06:59
hi Mr Brit
if my sponsor is citizen and haven’t Green card , what kind of ID i need to show the consular officer for the interview.
many thanks
October 16, 2016 at 13:51
Government issued photo ID (Passport, drivers license)
October 16, 2016 at 09:46
Hi Brit.i got my 2NL on Friday. My CN AF15XXX and I submitted my DS260 on may 21. No unlocking and interview date is 21 December 2016. Pls in Ghana do we have to add affidavit of support?
October 16, 2016 at 13:39
Normally they are satisfied by a host.
https://britsimonsays.com/all-about-public-charge-affidavit-of-support-i-134/
October 17, 2016 at 08:32
Dear Simon,
My country of chargeability is Spain. A second cousin of mine, citizen of USA, has offered me his support, so that I can live in his house at no expense all the time I need after receiving my green card and entering the US. He says he will send me a letter of invitation confirming it. Would that be acceptable in the Embassy interview, or will I be asked for an affidavit of support. I have read in your posts that Embassies in certain African countries accept the host system, but what about the ones in European countries? I’d be very grateful for your advice.
October 17, 2016 at 18:49
No, that is not very common in EU countries. I recommend the I-134.
October 17, 2016 at 22:10
Hi Simon
The affidavit of support I-134 is a nightmare, and not easy to get. the questions are:
1- Do you have a clue about Amman (Kingdom of Jordan), Are they satisfied by savings or a host letter like the case in Ghana?
2- In case its necessary to provide, but not presented at the interview, is it risky, or the applicant for sure will get denied, although showing good savings?
thanks a lot
October 17, 2016 at 22:42
1. I cannot say with certainty. If it were my case I would prepare an I-134.
2. Every case is different – I can’t tell you how risky it would be to not have the I-134, because I know nothing about your case. You decide for yourself whether to be over prepared or under prepared.
October 16, 2016 at 20:00
Hey bro… all the best. I am also a GH selectee waiting for my 2NL. I submitted DS260 on June 10 tho.. :-). lets get in touch bro… [email protected]. thnx
October 16, 2016 at 10:13
Hi Brit,
I am worried because i have not received 2NL with low case number 2017EU000017xx. Submitted on 13 may, unlocked on 19 jul small changes made and submitted same day. I know i have to wait. But, I am little bit worried. Actually I supposed to receive 2NL in November.
Thanks in advance.
October 16, 2016 at 13:37
Does the worrying solve anything? No.
Wait, and if you really can’t be patient, email KCC.
October 16, 2016 at 11:01
Hi )
my case number is 2017eu8***
I haven’t submitted my ds260 yet
I’d like to have an interview in ~ may-june
what do you think, when should I submit my ds260 ? I thought about late december ..
Thanks in advance =)
October 16, 2016 at 13:32
I would say a bit later – late January. DS260 processing times will be less by then.
October 16, 2016 at 13:33
Hi Brit,
First of all Many thanks for all your efforts on these issues, I just wants to ell you that my case number is AF007xxx and its current but I did not received the 2NL yet and I submitted my DS260 on July 06, could you please advise when I should expect to receive my 2NL. Besr Regards
October 16, 2016 at 14:23
In one to two months.
October 16, 2016 at 19:56
Hey brit
My CN 2017AS00000xxx submitted ds260 in 27 may , unlocked in 10 july and resubmitted 12 july only passport date changed
I didn’t receive my 2nl yet , is it a problem ? Or can I do anything useful ? As I emailed kcc last month and they said they received my ds260 and its on proccesing
October 16, 2016 at 20:44
Patience. It’s just a matter of patience.
October 16, 2016 at 21:47
Hi Simon
Based on your reply to hosliman2002, is it correct to predict that people having high CN (35000 and above) and submitted their DS260 late ( August 2016 on) will possibly interviewed in summer from June on?
Based on your cumulative experience can you make a table in which times are roughly predicted according to CN and date of DS submission?
thank u
October 16, 2016 at 22:23
In the example you give, the date of DS260 submission is irrelevant. I have explained this many times. And I have tables that explain it (one is linked below).
So – let me try to explain. Cases are scheduled according to their case number BUT in order to be scheduled the DS260 must be processed. So – a low case number can be delayed because of a late submission, but a high case number cannot be interviewed early because they submitted early.
https://britsimonsays.com/dv2017-basic-questions/
October 16, 2016 at 13:45
Hi Brit
I would like to inquire about situation of Yemenis selectees as most of those who their case numbers less than 3500 have not Received their 2NL yet , where the US embassy in Sanaa closed for more than a year due to Political and economic crisis and aggression.
What is our destiny ?
Thank you
October 16, 2016 at 14:22
Yemeni cases will be scheduled for interview outside of the country – Malaysia is the “preferred” option.
October 16, 2016 at 13:48
Hi, Brit
First of all thank you for your quick reply, I have one question.
I am one of the winner 2017 , I filled my ds260 on first July and i unlocked once on July i submitted also on July, how long can I wait for interview scheduled and 2Nl.
Thanks.
October 16, 2016 at 14:21
It depends on your case number.
https://britsimonsays.com/dv2017-basic-questions/
October 16, 2016 at 16:37
Hi brit
I’m from Yemen. I received 2Nl for Dec 15th in Kuala Lumpur .
My question
Is the us embassy in Kuala Lumpur require a affidavit of support or not?
Thank you for your time
October 16, 2016 at 16:41
I can’t be 100% sure – so to avoid delays, get an I-134.
October 17, 2016 at 15:06
Hi Mr Brit
Im wenas, from ethiopia
My CN is 2017AF000243XX
Q1, is it safe case number?
Q2, When will be my approximate month for interview appointment or 2NL?
October 17, 2016 at 16:54
https://britsimonsays.com/dv2017-basic-questions/
October 17, 2016 at 04:29
Hi Simon,
CN: EU10xxx
First submit the DS260: 16 may
I’ve unlocked once, final submit was 06 june.
The interview was scheduled for 07 december.
Have a great day!
Gabriela
October 17, 2016 at 05:18
Hi brit,
what type of visa should be issued for dv lottery. is it a K visa or what? I need it for registaratio for interview. thanks in advance
October 17, 2016 at 06:22
Dear Brit ,
Hello mr Simon my case number is AF20xxx and waiting to be current next VB and I submitted my ds 4th July and never unlocked so for this date should I expect the 2nl for January interview or February
Thanks dear bro for the unlimited gifts
October 17, 2016 at 19:02
It could be January or February
October 17, 2016 at 10:37
Hi everyone,
Just to contribute. I am from Serbia. Got my 2NL couple of days ago.
Case: EU4***
Submitted: Mid June (not sure about exact date)
Interview: December 6th.
Thanks!
Niko
October 17, 2016 at 19:02
Dear Niko,
Can you inform the exact date of submission ( It should be written in the confirmation page)
I submitted the 15/06 EU10xx but have not received the second letter yet.
Thank you
October 17, 2016 at 19:22
The latest submission date with a December interview so far is June 12th.
October 17, 2016 at 12:14
Case number: EUxxxx5xx0 submitted 2nd of June. Interview dec 7.
October 17, 2016 at 15:03
Many thanks Simon for the great contribution you are making to Mankind. My wife is winner of 2017 DV lottery. she has received 2NL but there is one observation made that we would want some clarification.
1. Played the lottery as a family that is: Myself, husband and a child.
2. Gave birth after we played the lottery but before the 1NL
3. Filled the DS260 and added the new born child.
4. Received 2NL but observed something that I need your clarification.
5. We observed two categorisation
Case Number :AFXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Applicant Name:XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Wife
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Husband
Beneficiaries :Child 1
: Child 2
Please can you advise “How come my husband is not at the beneficiary side as he is a derivative’.
Thanks soo much for the continues support.
October 17, 2016 at 16:56
Your husband is listed – so what is the problem?
October 17, 2016 at 15:11
Dear Brit,
Greetings!
I have received the 2NL with my child and my ex-wife as a beneficiary even though I did not fill their DS 260 form. Our marital status is divorced. My question is
1. Do I have to take them with me to the embassy to attend the interview?
2. Do I have to fill their DS 260 form now and take it to the interview?
3. What is the chance of her getting the visa?
Thank you for your usual cooperation.
kind regards,
October 17, 2016 at 16:53
1. No.
2. No
3. If you are divorced, 0%.
October 17, 2016 at 15:19
Hi Brit
Thank a lot for ur guidence
CN AS 2017 18xx, Nepal
DS 260 submission date 2016 May 28th(never unlocked)
Interview on the 3rd week of Dec
I have some questions for you
– we both me and my wife are working in UAE now, maximum within how many months we have to enter US after visa issuance(God bless us)??
– I have heard that we must enter US before our medical certificate expires, is it true? if so how much time is medical certificate valid for?
– In case of police report from UAE, should we make another police report if we again come to UAE for few months after visa issuance of US while traveling to US?
Thanks and Regards
October 17, 2016 at 16:52
1. 6 months after the medical.
2. No.
October 17, 2016 at 15:24
Dear Simon, Thanks for the kind support you are offering. I am from Ethiopia and my Case number is AFXXXX78XX and I just received my 2NL last Friday for December interview. I want to ask you this : My cousin will fill out the affidavit I-134 and yet , he doesn’t have sufficient income to be a sponsor for me , my wife and my new born. Hence, I am wondering if the joint sponsor concept can help or not.Does it work for DV ? Is there another form template for the joint sponsor ? what things does the join sponsor would need to provide ? this will be my cousin’s employer and a friend for 15 years , will that make it more legitimate or it would not sound good ? I am keen to hear from you as I couldn’t find this info from browsing.
We are indebted of your generousness and I salute you for the well done job.
October 17, 2016 at 16:49
https://britsimonsays.com/all-about-public-charge-affidavit-of-support-i-134/
October 17, 2016 at 16:30
Hello Brit,
My cn is AF9xxx
I sent my ds260 form on may 30. I then unlocked and resubmited it on june 27.
I was expecting a december interview but did’nt get it.
Can I say I’ve 100% chance getting à january one?
Thx for the job you’re doing.
I’m a french native from Ivory Coast.
Despite the existence of several french blogs dealing with dv process, I’m always sticked on yours. I think i’ts the most reliable. ?
October 17, 2016 at 16:41
I can’t say 100%, no. Some cases take longer to process than others, and I don’t know what you changed in June. However, I think a January interview is very likely.
October 17, 2016 at 16:53
Thanks for your quick reply. I made minor changes (spelling).
The most important change I made was a cerificate I got in England. I’d listed it but I put Ivory Coast instead of UK.
Anyway I had already mentionned My England adress (2 months stay).
October 17, 2016 at 19:26
OK – nothing that would cause delay.
October 17, 2016 at 18:54
Hello Simon,
My number EU-12xxx
I submit DS260 on 5/Sept and I havent received the interview date yet. I emailed KCC on 7/Oct. and they said they are processing my form. Do you think I submited too late?
October 17, 2016 at 19:23
It was late – but that just means uyour interview will be later – Around March probably.
October 17, 2016 at 19:37
OK I submited late to have my interview little later (because I will graduate on Fabruary).
March is a bit later than I expected. I hope they wont tell me there is no more interview quota. Peace.
October 17, 2016 at 20:00
There will be visas until September…
October 17, 2016 at 20:05
I am Turkish n I will have my interview in Taiwan. I will definitely leave a comment about what happened, dates and other info, this way I can help a little to this blog. Thanks a lot.
October 17, 2016 at 20:03
Hello Brit
Received 2NL
Case number: 2017EU000002XX
First submission for DS 260: May 31 2016
Unlocked it twice and final submission on August 15/ 2016
Received 2NL on October 14, 2016
Interview on December 7, 2016
Tanx alot Brit for Your great help
October 18, 2016 at 07:43
-Hi mr brit
-I tried to read te previous years bulletin you post but i can not understand please Mr can u tell me ur estimation ?
-When is my interview ?
-CN2017AF000243XX and submitted DS260 on 24 may 2016
10Q for ur cooperation!
October 18, 2016 at 14:42
Search my site for “basic questions”
October 18, 2016 at 09:01
Hell brit,
is there any possibility to get interview story from current dv program, i mean from 2017 dv winners?
thank you
October 18, 2016 at 14:36
There are some posted. But the year makes no difference to the stories…
October 18, 2016 at 13:59
Hi Simon,
I received my 2NL with an interview date for 22nd of December 2016.
My case number is 2016000109** , submitted on the 3rd of June and have not unlocked at all.
Thanks for all the help, you are amazing !
October 18, 2016 at 14:00
Sorry , mistake… the number is 2016EU000109**. I applied from Macedonia.
Best Regards !
October 18, 2016 at 23:29
BRIT SALUDOS SOY CASO 3XX DE SUR AMÉRICA. ENVIÉ MI SOLICITUD EL 25 DE JUNIO AUN NO RECIBO NOTIFICACION DE MI ENTREVISTA . HE INGRESADO A EL CENTRO CONSULAR DE VISAS MAS NUNCA HE MODIFICADO NI DESBLOQUEADO. CUANDO SERIA PROGRAMADA MI ENTREVISTA . GRACIAS!
October 19, 2016 at 00:02
January most likely.