2NLs are starting to be sent for April 2020 interviews (DV2020). Please note – I am saying STARTING to be sent, some 2NLs will be sent right up until the end of the month.
Please also understand that 2NLs are only sent to cases which are current, had submitted their DS260 so that processing has been completed on that AND they have sent their documents some time ago (assume before the beginning of this month). If someone only sent their documents in the last week or two, that was probably not in enough time to get on the list to be scheduled this month.
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!
VERY IMPORTANT. 2NLs will be sent during the remainder of the month. If you do not get yours today – no need to freak out, just wait. There is no need to ask me or anyone else about specific regions or countries, assume any country or region could have 2NLs as late as the last day of the month (last day in the USA, not where you live).
Also, you will not get the 2NL if you have not submitted your DS260 AND your documents to KCC AND your case number is not current (lower than the VB number for your region). If ANY of those three things are not true you will not get the 2NL, and there is no need to ask me about that – it should be clear (especially as I have repeated this information many times before and a couple of times in this article).
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. You log in to the ESC page with your original confirmation code (from when you entered the lottery.
If you want to know more about the 2NL – you can watch this video:
April 22, 2020 at 22:59
Dear Brits,
Kind Greetings!
My CN:2020AF000404XX
In February 14, 2020 I received an email from KCC for successfully submitting all the required documentation.
And now, my number has become current for April,2020. Nevertheless, I have not received any email confirming specific date of an interview. I did check that as well in the ESC, but no any- so far. Please advise?
In the mean time, I have also got a newborn, so;
A. Should I show her birth certificate to embassy during interview, or get unlocked my DS-260?
B. Would unlocking my DS-260 delay my case?
I do understand your time is valuable, and I am very grateful for all your kindness and extraordinary commitment during this particular time.
April 23, 2020 at 04:54
a. Unlock now. Read the FAQ!
b. Think more clearly.
March 12, 2020 at 17:34
Hi Mr Simon,
Please I learnt that Accra embassy uses only the host system .I would like to know if
1.we still need to complete DS 5540 form.
2.those who submitted ds 260 form in 2019,that is, before this policy are still affected. Thank you .
March 12, 2020 at 18:26
It is NOT true that they “ONLY” use the host system. I would suggest you complete a DS5540 and take an I-134.
March 12, 2020 at 13:44
Hello simon
I need a tittle explication, i consult ceac treatment ds 260 is finish and file is at cnv, i sent the document in January affaires 106xx that means my file is ready or how
March 12, 2020 at 14:47
Please read the FAQ.
March 11, 2020 at 08:58
Bonjour simon
I consult ceac my file is at CNV and ds260 finished that wants hard that my file is ready
March 11, 2020 at 20:50
I don’t understand your question (if there is one).
March 8, 2020 at 20:34
Hello simon
The agents of kcc also speak French, i try to open ceac site sa does not work, i dont kwon why the laste one i consult my file was at cnv thank you
March 8, 2020 at 23:04
I doubt they speak French.
March 7, 2020 at 23:55
Hello simon, the document that was sent in January when it will be Scheduled, because l sent my document since 09/01/2020
Af1068x
March 8, 2020 at 03:57
You need to check with KCC if your processing is complete.
March 8, 2020 at 11:06
Simon, How to check my file at kcc
March 8, 2020 at 18:18
Email or phone. No special method.
March 7, 2020 at 15:42
Bonsoir simon le document qui était envoyé en janvier, le 2nl serait proclame quand, parce-que je envoyé tout mes document depuis le 9/01/2020 merci
March 7, 2020 at 22:27
English please.
March 5, 2020 at 10:41
Hello simon, if the file is a cnv means what
March 5, 2020 at 18:17
I have no idea what you mean.
March 4, 2020 at 09:43
Hi BRI I wish to ask how can I register my Visa appointment online.?
March 4, 2020 at 23:22
Follow the instructions. Really.
This is just one more really basic and unnecessary question you have asked. One of MANY. Respectfully, I really question whether you have the necessary skills to move to a new country. You need to seriously consider whether you can do this when such basic concepts seem too much for you.
March 7, 2020 at 03:54
HI Brit, am facing difficult to register my visa interview appointment online. I keep on getting the message that email has (already been taken)
1,can I register Using another email address?
2,or I contact my embassy
March 7, 2020 at 05:13
Use your own judgement.
March 7, 2020 at 07:15
Thanks u sir ,,I also wich to ask if you have any blog about appointment registration.
March 7, 2020 at 22:17
No
March 1, 2020 at 22:12
Thank you simon for working, i consult ceac this file this Is at nvc you Can explain to Me that it means
Thank you
March 2, 2020 at 00:00
Fully described in the FAQ.
February 29, 2020 at 13:32
Hello simon, the document that were sent in January 2nl would is in may, this delay is not à problème af1068x
March 1, 2020 at 21:27
A delay – but you already know that.
February 28, 2020 at 22:14
Hi Brits, please i received my 2nl letter yesterday for April interview and i have been trying to log in to the instructions site but it keeps on saying i can’t reach the site. Don’t know why
February 28, 2020 at 23:07
Me neither.
February 28, 2020 at 20:28
Please simon, i wanted to know thé documents which was sent in January 2nl this may, my ds260 is completed view document i sent affaires 1068x
February 28, 2020 at 20:15
Hi Brit, my case #EU43**. i have quick question on AP status. i had interview last year on November 7th. it has been almost 4 months with no status change on ceac website. only update timeStamp has been changed twice (Jan 21, Feb 13). i wrote 2 times (after 60days and 90days) to embassy. both times they said they are still working on. is there any harm if i write to embassy asking about update again? why i am asking this question is one of my friend had the same status and he kept writing every 15 days and after last email he sent his status changed immediately to “refused”. i thought keep sending email to embassy can cause to make decision with rush by embassy.
February 28, 2020 at 20:20
No harm in asking.
February 28, 2020 at 20:14
Hello Brit
My case number is 2020AF00033xxx which is current for Apri interview but I have not received 2NL yet. So, is there any window of receiving it for April interview or should I wait for mau interview. Thank you
February 28, 2020 at 20:20
You cannot be scheduled until your documents are processed. So – when did you send the documents and have KCC told you they were completed with the processing?
February 29, 2020 at 17:49
I sent the documents in October and on 4th february I received a congratulations email that my documents were successfully received and I’m ready to be scheduled for interview
February 28, 2020 at 13:18
Hello simon, i submitted ds260 on 13/12/2019 and il sent document on 09/01/2020 until today il did not receive thé invitation, I wanted to kNow thé cause of this delay. my case number 2020af1068x
February 28, 2020 at 19:29
You were delayed because you delayed sending your DS260 and documents.
February 28, 2020 at 20:05
It’s possible that i’m sCheduled internationale April, because i already sent everything it’s been a month and à half
February 28, 2020 at 20:12
2NLs for April interviews have bee sent. The next 2NLs will be for May.
February 28, 2020 at 21:01
the document that were sent in January 2nl is in may ds 260 completed view document i sent af1068x
February 28, 2020 at 22:31
This delay is not a problèm
February 28, 2020 at 20:39
Please simon, i wanted to know thé document which was sent in January the 2nl this may my ds260 is compléter view the document i Sent af1068x
February 28, 2020 at 02:36
Hi Simon,
I received my 2NL today for the April 3rd interview in Montreal.
Interestingly the embassy address on the 2NL is the old address of the embassy!
Thanks for your advice to be patient
February 28, 2020 at 19:11
Wow – that will catch some people out, huh. Prepare well.
February 27, 2020 at 20:44
Thank you so much Brits, AF27××× scheduled in April.
February 27, 2020 at 22:12
Brits, please what’s I 134 and Ds 5540
February 27, 2020 at 20:42
AF32XXX, 2NL received this evening.
I am from Ghana but will be interviewing in Jerusalem, Israel due to my current job being here.
Anyone has specific info/interview tips on DV lottery interview at the Jerusalem Embassy?
Thanks
February 27, 2020 at 20:51
No – it’s a rare embassy for DV cases. Prepare an I-134 and DS-5540. Take as much supporting documents as possible – meaning be OVER prepared.
February 27, 2020 at 17:41
Case number 106xx
February 27, 2020 at 17:39
Hello simon, i Am winner dv 2020, i consult ceac on only filé we mentioned finish and view ds260
I sent thé document in January you Can expllain to Me that mean
Until now il have not received l’invitation
February 27, 2020 at 20:55
Explain what “what” means?
February 26, 2020 at 06:53
Hi BRI ,current for March interview all documents sent and confirmed 9/1/20.but Still now I have not received 2 nl.what should I do
February 25, 2020 at 16:46
Dear Simon,
I am EU17XXX,
Congratulation for submited documents receive at the end of January.
Until now i did not receive the 2NL.
Do you think i should make a phone call to KCC
Thank you
February 25, 2020 at 19:44
Wait a few days.
February 24, 2020 at 21:27
is it true that interview dates are being shared in Warsaw?
February 24, 2020 at 21:58
Its possible. They did that in the past.
February 26, 2020 at 06:16
Warsaw. How can I access it, if you don’t mind. Thanks
February 24, 2020 at 11:47
sir ,
2nd letter is necessary for AOS ? my vb number is current now and kcc do not send any mail for submit document . i am very sad . what’s happens ? give me your advice. 95xx my case no. and my country is Nepal.
Thank you sir .
February 24, 2020 at 20:34
If you are doing AOS (adjustment of status) the whole process is up to you – you do NOT wait for KCC. You should know this already and be prepared to process your case!! Read the information at the link below and get on with it!
https://forums.immigration.com/threads/dv-2020-aos-only.340762/
February 23, 2020 at 22:45
Hi Brits, my case number is 2020AF27175, but i lived in Dubai which is in Asia, so i don’t know if i should follow the African Visa bulletin or Asia because my case has been current for March interviews but i didn’t received my interview appointment, but i received an email from Kcc in January 8th, saying that congratulations you have submitted all the required documents, but still Kcc hasn’t scheduled me for an interview. Don’t know why
February 24, 2020 at 03:57
AF region number.
February is not over yet. Wait.
March 4, 2020 at 13:07
Hello kevin,
Is it okay whit your case now?
I’ll just like to know if your interview have been scheduled.
February 23, 2020 at 14:21
hello simon, have à question for you submitted ds260 13/12 after il sent my documents to date lhave not received the invitation, it’s been more than 6 week, i can still write to kcc case number 2020AF106xx thank you
February 23, 2020 at 15:47
Yes
February 22, 2020 at 20:59
Hi Brit, My case is EU19XXX and itscurrent for march. i’ve sent all documents and got congratulation mail on 23 jan from kcc that they are satisfied with my documents and ready for interview. i know it’s impossible to be scheduled in march but i still not rrceived 2Nl for april. what can i do?
February 21, 2020 at 08:19
Hlw brit thankyou your every things .Iam from nepal i completed ds 260 in june 27 ,2019.my case no is AS1286# from nepal .I think after 2 month my case will go current.Now Iam going to get marry for this should i need to unlock ds 260 and add her detail and document?I want to take her with me same time.so in which time will be appropriate to unlock the the ds 260.should I need to unlock before the case current
February 21, 2020 at 20:00
You need to hurry up with your wedding. Unlock now, get married asap and resubmit your modified DS260 and that of your spouse. You will also need to send documents for your spouse. Don’t delay.
February 21, 2020 at 07:59
Hi Simon
Thanks for the news…
Simon i’m winner DV 2020 and i’ve submitted my docements since last year November but my case number is high 53….. i tried to call KCC and Email them they just said that they are happy with it and i checked on CEAC my case is in NVC.
Do you think i may get my interview early coz of many delay people haven’t send they are documents?
Kind regards
February 21, 2020 at 19:57
No. There are no circumstances where a case will EVER be interviewed before it is current.
February 22, 2020 at 13:40
Thank you so much Sir Somon
May God richly blessed you on your hard work that you are doing to help all the winner
February 21, 2020 at 07:38
Hello Brit U don’t understand my question?
My interview for April intake so i need to change my Spooncer.My Spooncers low income in the USA .so I’m still now change my Spooncer. n my 2nd Spooncer who’s income over 70k us dollars yearly n good job in USA.so
1> it is wise to ask kcc to unlock my DS260?will it delay my case?
Will it make case weaker?
February 21, 2020 at 19:56
You don’t need to unlock to change your sponsor. Simply present the new sponsors I-134 and related documents at the interview.
February 22, 2020 at 01:59
How to make it simply present the new Spooncer I-134 and related documents at the interview? I’m really worried plz give me new N simple idea that can be true.
February 22, 2020 at 04:00
I told you what to do.
February 21, 2020 at 07:03
Hellow Mr Simon thanks for your help i am AF region 54k I sent my documents on 23 October 2019 up to now I did not gotten the mail saying if they are satisfied with my documents .so last week I sent email to Kcc asking if they are satisfied with my documents
The Kcc reply was like they are steal processing my documents and they are going in numerical order and when my time reaches they will inform me if some document s are. Missing
1 should I resend my documents
2 or I just wait
Tnxs in advance
February 21, 2020 at 19:48
1. No – they said they are processing – so now you should wait.
2. Yes.
February 20, 2020 at 23:30
Hi, Mr Brits, thanks for your tremendous efforts to see us succeed in life, keep it up, God bless you.My CN is 2020AF26×××. KCC sent me a mail on 06/01/2020, informing me that all my documents are satisfactory and ready for scheduling, however, I haven’t receive my 2nl, should I call them or wait till next week. Thanks
February 21, 2020 at 05:28
Just wait.
February 20, 2020 at 22:32
You talk about 2nl why don’t you talk and explain what happened to europe ??!!!!!???
February 21, 2020 at 05:48
1. Be polite please.
2. I had already warned what could happen and explained that….
https://britsimonsays.com/ceac-data-refreshed-for-early-february/
February 20, 2020 at 14:03
Hi Brit,
AS 101xx Born in Nepal, interview location in Sydney, Australia. Last night 2nd letter was sent for April interview in Nepal but he didn’t get. He will receive his 2nd letter when OC region is updated or should enquire about it to kcc? Btw, His document was sent in oct and got his congratulations received mail after 2 days in oct.
February 20, 2020 at 22:27
Read the article above. Really.
February 20, 2020 at 04:11
Hi Sir, Always appreciate your novel deeds .. well just wanted to ask if it is true that being interviewed at a different embassy than your home country US embassy will result in more time for your case to be approved? I mean the case will not be approved on the particular day of interview but it has to be rather send for verification of qualifications to the home embassy of the person . 1.Can you please confirm if the above statement is true
2. In such case how long does it takes for persons case to be approved.
February 20, 2020 at 22:17
1. That is sometimes true if they need to check the validity of documents, or check if a person meets the education requirements for example.
2. It varies.
February 20, 2020 at 23:04
Many thanks for you swift response sir.
February 20, 2020 at 03:55
Hi Brit, When the sponsor completing the I-134 form he had to list all previous sponsorships that he has given. He has sponsor for 3 more people and one of them is more than 6-7 years ago as he remember. My question is should he list all of them or does sponsoring someone is valid only for particular period?
February 20, 2020 at 22:04
There is no time limit on the sponsorship.
February 20, 2020 at 02:44
Hi Britt, do you know when the 2NL for april interview going to be sent? My case is current for april. Have a good night.
February 20, 2020 at 03:52
did you read the article????
February 20, 2020 at 05:12
there is a small mistake in your article. In subject you mentioned April but in the paragraph it is March.
February 20, 2020 at 22:18
Thanks!
February 20, 2020 at 01:45
I have received esc status check email. Then the interview date is informed to me.
but we are from travel banned country. what we should do !
thanks
2020as156xx
May 19, 2021 at 17:00
I want to do my medicals after the interview…. Can that be done??
I just want to know, before or after interview, which one is best to do your medicals?
May 19, 2021 at 19:43
Most embassies insist on medicals before the interview.