2NLs are starting to be sent for April interviews. This month was a bit different because some people noticed their case was “in Transit” (being sent to the embassy) as early as Friday the week before last. The 2NLs would normally be sent before we see the in transit status. So – they have waited quite some time to send the 2NLs, and we need to scrape the cases again to see how many interviews have been scheduled.
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 ***
https://dvcharts.xarthisius.xyz/login.html
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.
April 8, 2018 at 05:02
Tanks dear .
April 7, 2018 at 14:26
Hello Simon,
My interview appointment was Apr- 2/ 2018.
I have grad 10th, grade 12th and degree certificate completed . But in case of info- gap degree card is not authentication sale or signature at the back . So they rise the Q. And be came may be it is not legally .
Then ,they hold my all original documents , and said you will wait response in your email til we check it.
So Q1, do you think the length period of time?
Q2, is it familiar & can you gas chance in percentage ?
Q3, what shall i do?for response be quickly ?
April 7, 2018 at 16:15
Do you mean you gave them some kind of fake document?
April 7, 2018 at 20:01
No never, my document is 100% perfect . If they evaluate perfectly .
April 7, 2018 at 20:08
Hmm – then I don’t know why you said “may be it is not legally”.
1. I don’t know.
2. No
3, No – just waiting.
April 2, 2018 at 11:53
Hi all,
Just an FYI.
I re-opened my DV260 through KCC a full two months (end of Jan) before my interview month (April).
However, in that time KCC forwarded my case for interview scheduling to my local Embassy, missing my new derivative (spouse). I was able to add my derivative and close off my DS260 online, and got a notification that it been forwarded to my local Embassy, a different message to when I first closed it. It looks like everything is OK now, I can see my derivative on the CEAC site, and could add her to the online Appointment Service OK.
In short: reopen your DS260 as early as you can if you think you might need to make changes, especially derivatives etc. It looks the completed DS260s are forwarded to the embassies over a month in advance in some cases.
Best of luck everyone, and thank you Simon for running the site, it’s invaluable, B.
April 2, 2018 at 14:26
Actually – that is not advice anyone should follow. There is a chance that background checks have not been performed on the spouse. Now – you can only know when you go for interview.
April 2, 2018 at 15:42
Hi Simon, of course I’m not suggesting anyone should leave it any part of the process to the last minute, only that it’s best to reopen ones DS260 early to avoid it being send to the local embassy for scheduling (and running in to the background check issue you highlighted). In our case it was unavoidable, so we’ll see how it goes.
April 2, 2018 at 09:15
Is it possible to change sponsor at the time of interview
April 2, 2018 at 14:28
Yes
April 3, 2018 at 04:30
1.Opening ds260 or changing at the time of interview which one would suggest
2.if changed in interview is there complications I have to face or any cross questions or any added procedures have to do?
April 3, 2018 at 04:35
1. Either
2. No
April 3, 2018 at 05:10
correcting at the time of interview is best ?
Thanks a lot Britt
April 1, 2018 at 04:14
Hi Britsimon,
I have schedule my Interview in April in Nepal. Actually my wife is the Winner of DV. I just to know that now embassy also see our LinkedIn, Email, Facebook etc. I have one problem that during filling my DS260 form i wasn’t put my all jobs details. Actually i job in different organization in Nepal which Clearly seen in my LinkedIn after my study but i put only my one job service up to till date in DS260. But my wife she not worked anywhere & she also put the same thing in DS260. Please i humbly request you to tell me does it affect my interview or not ?
April 1, 2018 at 04:42
Probably not – but the lesson is to ALWAYS tell the truth!
March 21, 2018 at 14:53
Hi Birt,
I am a DV-WINNER from Africa precisely Principal Applicant, but not
yet schedule for interview. My wife and I didn’t include her son at the initial entry, but we included him on our DS-260 Form.
Q1. Is your child Immigrating with you to the US (NO).
Q2. Is your child immigrating with you to the Us, as later date to join you. (YES).
Please help if necessary.
March 21, 2018 at 15:01
As I already explained – that means disqualification.
https://britsimonsays.com/ask-questions/comment-page-212/#comment-107161
March 13, 2018 at 19:00
Hi Brit,
I am a DV-Winner from Europe and my interview will be in April. I decided not to go to the interview since I currently live in US and already have Adjustment of Status application through my wife’s employment based application. Do you think not showing up on the interview date will have a negative impact on my Adjustment of Status application? And should I let them know that I will not go to interview?
March 13, 2018 at 19:16
I don’t think it will affect your AOS process. But – let them know so that they can re-use the visa.
March 13, 2018 at 19:31
Thanks. If I don’t show up, do they reschedule my interview? that’s why you are saying I should let them know… so that they can re-use it for somebody else.
March 13, 2018 at 19:35
yes- they can give it to someone else who otherwise wouldnt get one. Please let them know!
March 13, 2018 at 19:45
Yes – let them know.
March 10, 2018 at 17:37
Hi Simon, I’m OC region, current in Feb. I only filed DS260 on Jan 31. In my original dv lottery application I couldn’t get the photo right (ie I submitted on the last night, and I could not quite get all my head in the specified ovals). I only found out in December I was selected for dv2018 (long story). I’m at the point of agonising every day whether I’m going to be able to proceed. I had assumed would just be rejected, but was selected and now have been ‘at NVC’ 5weeks. My question is whether you are aware of any discretion for the consular official to apply when assessing this photo, and if I should spend all the time, money and effort to pursue my application. Are you aware of cases where slight issues with the photo specs are allowed to process? This weighing on my nerves now, as I’m also looking for work, and dont need this emotional roller coaster, on whether I can proceed or not. Thanks for any experience you can advise regarding the photos. Nat.
March 10, 2018 at 19:21
You are overthinking and worrying for nothing. Relax.
March 11, 2018 at 03:57
OK thanks. You sound quite confident! All this time I haven’t let myself think I’m a chance, as I part of my face, ear, hair were outside the second oval, and thought my head was 80-85% of the vertical. Now I’m excited at the proposition of being successful!
March 4, 2018 at 14:00
I checked my status and what does NVC mean?
March 4, 2018 at 15:12
Nothing. It is the starting status for every case. Just wait.
March 3, 2018 at 07:50
Hi Brit
Im just wanna ask you if know what thas it mean Im EU18200 mayby if im gonna by lucky I will by schesulet at may but my question is I did try to look at CEAC like I did before but didnt show me nothing just
U.S. Department of State
IMMIGRANT VISA APPLICATION
At NVC
Immigrant Visa Case Number: 2018EU18200
Please follow the instructions you received from the National Visa Center (NVC) that list the six steps you must take before NVC can schedule your visa interview appointment. This includes submitting to NVC various fees, forms and documents. Once NVC has received all the required items, they will let you know if anything is missing or incomplete. You can also find these instructions online at http://nvc.state.gov (English) and http://nvc.state.gov/espanol (Spanish). You will find contact information for NVC at http://nvc.state.gov/ask.
I dont know what 6 steps
what should I do?
Should I by worry?
didnt show me that what I fill up in summer last year ?
Thank you very much for help Brit
March 3, 2018 at 14:46
IGNORE that.
March 2, 2018 at 18:39
Hi Brit
I wanted to check my status and entred my case number but it said that it was incorrect and it should be 16 characters long… what should I do
March 2, 2018 at 18:45
You are checking the ESC page – for that you have to enter your CONFIRMATION code – not the case number.
March 2, 2018 at 14:38
Any chance of the 2Nl being sent today? If not today, we have to wait till monday.
March 2, 2018 at 14:52
It could be worse!
March 2, 2018 at 15:06
I do not think that today we will receive 2NL. I even doubt that we will receive it on Monday
March 2, 2018 at 15:22
Its really frustrating???
March 2, 2018 at 16:56
But to be clear, you have nothing to base your assumption on….
March 2, 2018 at 02:13
Welcome Gabriella
March 1, 2018 at 12:40
Check your case status on CEAC. Enter your case number without the leading zeros – like 2018AF1234.
If your case status is in Transit or ready then you can be sure your interview is scheduled for April.
March 1, 2018 at 13:27
thanks George..i have read the related articles from brit..i taught my first question didnt go through..the network was bad..thanks tho for ur concern
March 1, 2018 at 11:54
hello brit, i am a 2018 dv winner from Ghana. looking at your charts, our region have been slower. pls is it that KCC havent processed the ds forms or it is the consulate normal routine of things in Ghana. my CN is Af175xx and submitted the ds forms around august last yr,comparing ur VB numbers i think it is even active from last month.
March 1, 2018 at 14:26
You have to be patient. You might be a little later than you expect – big deal. Other people have more to worry about.
March 1, 2018 at 22:58
Thanks, I wrote KCC N the embassy in Monrovia both saying the same. They said my interview scheduled for April 19 but I will receive my 2nl by the 7 of April
March 1, 2018 at 23:18
It doesn’t make sense that they would send out the 2nd NL two weeks prior to your interview date. Did you mean you will receive the 2nd NL by March 7th???
I don’t want to call KCC, but you made me worry. I am current too for April – no 2nd NL yet, status “in Transit” – and I am in the US now…, so I have to plan ahead of time to travel back to my country.
March 2, 2018 at 00:02
Would you please relax. April is weeks away, and you will get the 2NL soon.
February 28, 2018 at 20:26
Where do you people see that status? Everyone just keep commenting that they see status Ready, Issued etc.. I can only see status is completed which was already after I completed DS260 form..
February 28, 2018 at 20:32
Already found.. In case someone else will need https://ceac.state.gov/CEACStatTracker/Status.aspx
February 28, 2018 at 20:18
Wait wait…….. any nepali got 2nl please update if yes …………
February 28, 2018 at 21:51
https://britsimonsays.com/for-those-waiting-for-2nls/
February 28, 2018 at 19:25
hi brit, i am a dv 2018 winner with CN AF175xx in Ghana.from ur VB i think it was supposed to be current from last month but yet still no 2nl. hence i completed the ds form last yr august. pls is Ghana cases slowing?
February 28, 2018 at 22:04
https://britsimonsays.com/for-those-waiting-for-2nls/
February 28, 2018 at 16:51
Right.
https://image.ibb.co/iJUKyH/Capture_d_e_cran_2018_02_28_a_17_49_05.jpg
February 28, 2018 at 16:54
Last month, the total number difference was done in 1 “slide” of the grey slider. This month, 1 slide represent 2000. I hope it will change.
February 28, 2018 at 16:39
Hello Simon.
Sorry to bother you with “stupid” questions… But as you understood, i don’t understand everything 🙂
Please check this screenshot: https://image.ibb.co/fgiWTH/Capture_d_e_cran_2018_02_28_a_17_37_06.png
Does it means that next VB will me at least 21k ? Iy yes, I open a champagne bottle right now.
February 28, 2018 at 16:45
Of course not. It means you didn’t bother to select the region.
February 28, 2018 at 16:17
Guys,
I called the NVC call center now…. I mentioned the case that my status is “READY” but I did no receive my 2NL yet… They told me that I am scheduled to April 1 , and the 2NL will be sent soon.
Thanks
February 28, 2018 at 16:41
So they told you to wait. Just as I have. Let’s not waste their time!
February 28, 2018 at 18:56
we waste time waiting for the email.
February 28, 2018 at 22:08
https://britsimonsays.com/for-those-waiting-for-2nls/
February 28, 2018 at 21:24
I am current, case in transit since 16th, no email nor 2nl. I too called KCC today and they told me I am schedule for an Apr 4 interview and to check for the 2nl over the next 2 weeks. Isnt this 2 week time frame they are now giving a bit unusal Brit? I can’t even schedule my medical until I get 2NL.
February 28, 2018 at 22:16
https://britsimonsays.com/for-those-waiting-for-2nls/
February 28, 2018 at 15:54
No Patience for all of you !!!!! we’ve waited months & now very upset for some hours.
February 28, 2018 at 15:39
Hi Brit,
Our case number is current and we are waiting for 2NL. My wife has been selected as principal for DV2018 and our interview will be located in France, because she is French and living in France. So I’m accompanying her. However I don’t have French citizenship or French Permit Residency like my wife has. I am originated from another country, and I’m living in my home country because of my job right now. I will prepare documents in my home country and I will get medical examinations in France before my interview date. I’m planning to go to France with a “Spouse of French national visa”. By the way the fact that my wife and I have different home addresses, is this going to create any problem during the interview since I don’t have resident permit in France? By the way, My wife has double nationality so she can live in both countries. She is staying with me right now but have her permanent address in France.
February 28, 2018 at 16:32
None of that is a problem.
February 28, 2018 at 15:38
HI Brit,
Just want to clarify something. If our case is ready, but we do not receive the 2NL till the end of February, does this mean we have to wait for the end of March for interview in May or they will continue sending 2NLs in the begining of Mart for April interviews?
Thanks
February 28, 2018 at 16:31
Can we just wait. Really.
February 28, 2018 at 15:11
HI i received the 2Nl but until now not received the email in kcc and in ceac may case is ready and in the site the written you have randomly selected not change and i received the 2nl in 19y February please what must be i do ?
February 28, 2018 at 15:15
Wait. Just wait.
February 28, 2018 at 15:44
Sarhang, something is confusing , how did receive your 2NL while your DV site did not change ??
February 28, 2018 at 15:06
Hi Brit,
I’m current in April, interview. MY case is ready. but my 2NL , not received yet. …..pls…tell what happen it ?
February 28, 2018 at 15:14
Patience.
February 28, 2018 at 15:03
Hi My case number is in 18000 is up now
February 28, 2018 at 13:12
Got it yesterday. ? Exciting!
February 28, 2018 at 12:21
Hi Brit,
I’m current in April, but I submitted DS260 2 days after the VB was published. I think I won’t receive 2NL this time, so I have a question. Do they send 2NL on the ends of every months TOGETHER? Or, in my case, will they send my 2NL after my DS260 was processed?
February 28, 2018 at 12:25
I just wanna make sure how often should I check my CEAC status and EDV webpage, cuz I’ve checked them everyday since I submitted DS260?
February 28, 2018 at 14:38
You will probably get a May or June interview. So 2NL in one or two months.
February 28, 2018 at 14:42
Thank you for answering my question patiently.
February 28, 2018 at 09:07
Hello Simon,
Are we going to have some fresh statistics soon due to this letter, or do we have to wait until the next 15th?
February 28, 2018 at 14:50
The charts are updated frequently. Get scraping.
February 28, 2018 at 20:40
I’m going to update them as soon as the pass over ‘At NVC’ cases is finished. 6118 more to go.
February 28, 2018 at 08:58
How to i would be know m in transit????????????
February 28, 2018 at 14:50
https://ceac.state.gov/CEACStatTracker/Status.aspx
February 28, 2018 at 08:54
What are the situations that clearfy status is ready and 2nl not received
February 28, 2018 at 14:51
Huh?
February 28, 2018 at 20:10
In other words , not receiving the 2nl, although the status is current, what does it mean.
February 28, 2018 at 21:51
https://britsimonsays.com/for-those-waiting-for-2nls/
February 28, 2018 at 07:14
hi brit how can i arrange medical check up how can i got info the right place and medical check point ?
February 28, 2018 at 14:56
Follow instructions.
February 28, 2018 at 05:52
Dear Asia on the way means the 2nl will sent up to today day time or today night any idea ? It means if anyone not get 2nl today but the case number is current means his process will stopped of DV.
February 28, 2018 at 06:02
Would you just exercise some patience. No one can tell you anything. Just. Wait.
February 28, 2018 at 05:25
Got it yesterday. 🙂 Exciting!
February 28, 2018 at 06:15
what is your case number?
February 28, 2018 at 11:34
are you serious.
February 28, 2018 at 04:44
where do you get information when 2NL starts to send?
February 28, 2018 at 06:02
People that receive 2NLs
February 28, 2018 at 06:08
that is, there is no official source
February 28, 2018 at 06:37
Why do we need an official source to know when 2NLs are being sent??? PEOPLE ARE RECEIVING THEM. That is self evident.
February 28, 2018 at 04:10
why sec letter is not yet updated in Asia region NEPAL??
February 28, 2018 at 04:42
Dear Simon, Yes please reply this why nepal 2nl not yet updated ? Any idea ?
February 28, 2018 at 06:01
No. Wait.
February 28, 2018 at 04:43
Dear simon please reply why nepal 2nl still not updated ?
February 28, 2018 at 05:05
Its on the way gunaraj ji jst wait for few hour
February 28, 2018 at 11:35
it will come wait for sometime… you have already waited more than 7 months so now its time to wait for some hours..
February 28, 2018 at 01:12
Hi Britsimon, the 2nl comes to all at once time or different ?
February 28, 2018 at 04:03
Usually one batch over a day or so.
February 27, 2018 at 23:44
Hi Britsimon, I am from nepal. I am not still gate 2nl but my case is in schedule for april interview. Now chance to get 2nl is over ? please reply me as soon as possible….
February 28, 2018 at 00:25
Be patient.
February 27, 2018 at 23:42
Hi Brit. I am from SA region And current. My status has been in transit since 16 Feb yet no email nor 2 NL. Am I to expect my 2 NL shortly for an April interview?
February 28, 2018 at 00:24
Patience.
February 27, 2018 at 21:05
Hi Brit, I just came to US with my 3 kids….4 months ago. I am DV winner 2017. My 3 kids dad didn’t come because we were not legally married… during the interview they asked me why he’s not going with us and I explained because we were not legally married and they have all his info… I’ve gained so much information from you and your websites throughout my process and I like to thank you for all your help and your time.
1. what is the fastest way to get him here?
2. do I need to wait until I am the citizen or can I go marry him now and start the process?
Thanks again.
February 27, 2018 at 21:19
You can marry now and start an I-130 process. That will take around 2 years.
February 28, 2018 at 00:23
Oky thank. I am from Ethiopia do I need a travel Document or can I just use my green card…
February 28, 2018 at 00:28
Passport and GC
February 28, 2018 at 01:24
Hi Brit,
If I want to marry my girlfriend after I get my greencard, does that means that we will have to wait nearly 2 years before she can move with me in the US? or is there a way she can come with me during the process? 2 years is a long ride.
I know it’s a bit off-topic but as LemLem asked the question I got interested.
Thanks for all your support!
February 28, 2018 at 04:04
2 years.
February 27, 2018 at 20:32
Where are u from?
February 27, 2018 at 20:25
Guys, no one is having the answer for that question now… just wait and let us see.
February 27, 2018 at 20:11
I didn’t get the 2Nl yet
February 27, 2018 at 19:48
I am still waiting of 2nl , please tell me upto when it will reached ….
February 27, 2018 at 19:37
It is kind of sick yet funny, I am checking the dv site looking for the 2NL almost every second minute :))) and the every other minute I am checking the CEAC site to make sure that my case is still saying “REDAY” :))))
February 27, 2018 at 19:08
dear British,
on the website https://www.dvlottery.state.gov nothing has changed, and email hasn’t come.
February 27, 2018 at 17:57
I didn’t received yet the 2NL..when I control the status visa I saw “Ready”.
February 27, 2018 at 17:27
Bonsoir simon ,
Merci pour ce travail formidable que vous faite et je puis vous dire qu’il nous aide à considérablement réduire le stress mais néanmoins à quand le bond sur l’évolution de ces vb vu que les années antérieures on voit parfois un saut allant jusqu’à 5000 voir 6000 entre deux vb .Mais au regard de l’évolution je l’espère pour le mis prochain . Votre appréciation .
February 27, 2018 at 17:24
I got mine for April 02 thank u brit
February 27, 2018 at 19:14
Phease can i have the first two numbers of you case?