Some people are reporting receiving their 2NLs for December interviews. It will take a few hours – and possibly even a couple of days before all have gone out.
It would be GREAT if those that received their 2NLs would add a reply to this message saying when they submitted their DS260. A survey like that helps us understand the processing time for the DS260 and let’s us understand the backlog.
Please add your first submission date, and if you unlocked please add that resubmission date and the data you changed. That is helpful for all.
Now – if you do not get your expected interview, please come back here and read updates to this page to see the feedback I will have received.
***** Update after feedback ******
MANY thanks to those that have given submission date feedback. I have not thanked everyone personally – but I am thankful for the input, which is for the community benefit.
Based on the feedback below, it looks like the majority of 2NLs were sent to cases which were submitted up to early/mid July. Most (not all) June submissions have been handled now. Not all July submissions have been processed.
As I have explained before, cases do not all get processed at the same speed. So your case might have missed the scheduling deadline whilst someone else got a December interview with a slightly later submission. Don’t worry about this – it is normal and does not mean there is a problem.
October 21, 2015 at 16:09
Hi Britt!!!
I submitted my ds-260 form on July 3, 2015 and I just received my 2Nl. Thank you so much for your guidance. I have a problem. My daughter’s name is misspelled in this 2Nl. Instead of Aminata it is Aminats. The other documents came with her name correctly except for this one. Is it a problem?
October 21, 2015 at 16:31
They have the name you gave them in the eDV. However, it won’t really be a problem. For a derivative they will simply correct that at interview.
October 22, 2015 at 22:14
I sent ds 260 at july 31,2015 but i have not yet recieved my 2NL, so when can i get it, i am from ethiopia and my case number is 2016AF20***
October 23, 2015 at 00:49
You have to wait some time because your case number is not current. Wait 2 or 3 months to see if you go current.
October 31, 2015 at 07:41
Dear Brit my case no is 2016AF21xxx I filled my DS 260 in late oct. Whan do you think will be my interview schedule? Thanks
October 31, 2015 at 15:27
March/April
November 6, 2015 at 06:02
Thank you Very much Sir.
I have some more inquiries. i have filled in my educational qualification my degree and masters degree i also filled 2 years of experience, but i didn’t put any info about my high school status, do i need to unlock and fill( please if you can also indicate me how to unlock and edit my form) or i am OK. One more thing i still didn’t receive any confirmation on my submission of the DS-260 form should i be worried and if not when can i expect it
Many thanks
November 6, 2015 at 22:33
Don’t worry about the confirmation. Yes you need to correct the form.
https://britsimonsays.com/faq/how-do-i-unlock-my-ds260/
October 21, 2015 at 16:12
Received the 2NL.
Submission date – 01/08/2015.
Never unlocked.
October 21, 2015 at 17:03
CN 26xx
November 4, 2015 at 16:54
Received mine 21st october
Submission date-20th June
You’re from Kenya right?
November 4, 2015 at 17:07
@Simon
@Kkariuki
Do i have to go to the KNEC to make a request for them to send my high school cert. confirmation to the Embassy?
November 4, 2015 at 17:10
Yes you should do that with KNEC.
November 4, 2015 at 17:54
Thanks for the quick response.
Now here is my whole scenario; My interview is at Beirut, Lebanon coz its where i’m at right now. Do you think the Beirut Embassy will want the KNEC confirmation or my cert at hand would do? Or should i just make the request to KNEC which will be a bit hard for me (coz i’m not Kenya) just to be safe?
November 4, 2015 at 19:49
If you can get the KNEC that would be best. Beirut are unlikely to recognize the Kenyan education so you are very likely to be placed on AP while they check the education background with the Kenyan embassy.
October 21, 2015 at 16:13
Just received 2NLS for December interview
Original Submitted on 28/05/2015 and reopened on 2/07/2015 and resubmitted 3rd July.
Thanks Dear Sir@Brit For Your Kind assistance any time without any charges. God Bless you. Thanks Again
case Num:-As22**—–Nepal
Ram
October 21, 2015 at 16:13
Case no. 2016AF00001XX
I had submitted ds260 on june 16
Thanks a lot for continuous support Mr. Britsimon
I just wonder why there is no information about medical check appointment on the ESC website, and how I can know my medical examination appointment
October 21, 2015 at 16:30
You arrange the medical yourself with the physician which is approved by the embassy.
October 21, 2015 at 16:18
I receive 2nd letter ds 260 filled on june 24 2015
October 21, 2015 at 16:33
Many congratulation for the 2NL. If you dont mind, could I know about your interview date? Just wondering how have they scheduled the interviews. Mine is on 21 december and case no2XX. I am from nepal too.
Thanks
October 21, 2015 at 16:19
I receive 2nd letter ds 260 filled on june 19 2015
thanks britsimon for ur great help
October 21, 2015 at 16:25
A friend of mine just confirmed to me that he has received 2NLs. His interview will be on 29 December 2015. He had completed DS-260 on June 19, 2015.
November 4, 2015 at 12:52
Edhe une jom Albani paskem pas fate kete vite :p
October 21, 2015 at 16:26
Dear Brit
Thank you very much for the help during last few months. I have got Interview. Here is my journey
Case Number AS187X
Submitted DS260 1st of July 2015
Confirmation Received 25th of July
Interview Date Confirmed 21/10/2015
Interview date: 3rd of December 2015
Thank you
October 22, 2015 at 00:19
Hi!What is the confirmation received?I have not receive about this ?thanks
November 13, 2015 at 03:45
Yeah, no any confirmation letter received by email? Is that ok
November 13, 2015 at 04:19
Yes
October 21, 2015 at 16:29
Hi Simon, finally I have received my second letter. DS260 submitted on mid june and case no AS2XX.
Thanks a lot for your guidance and support.
October 21, 2015 at 16:31
Thank you for your time
i just receive the 2NL
2016AF1**
Completed 03 June
Unlocked 04 July
Re-Submit 05 July
Interview 03-December 2015
Best Regards
October 21, 2015 at 16:34
I submitted my ds-260 on june 15,2015 and i just received my 2NL.
Thank you so much for your guidance.
October 22, 2015 at 05:15
Dereje: could you tell us your CN?
October 21, 2015 at 16:43
Received the 2NL.
Submission date 15 juin 2015
CN 2016AF3***
Never unlocked.
October 21, 2015 at 16:58
Could you please mention the case numbers too?
October 21, 2015 at 17:35
hae BritSimoni have received my interview date but I have an issue with names in my documents some are written as MARTINE and others as MARTIN will it be a problem? what should I do?
October 21, 2015 at 18:55
Your DS260 should have the legal version of the name that should match the birth cert and passport. If you use the other version of your name you should list that as an alias.
You should probably also know that in English, Martin is usually considered a male name and Martine is usually considered a female name.
October 21, 2015 at 17:37
Thanks a lot uncle Brit. Finally, I get it. I submitted mine on the 27th June, 2015. Never unlocked.
Uncle Brit is the man. Thanks.
October 21, 2015 at 17:43
CN79@, first submission on May 30th, unlocked on July 3rd to add elementary school and submitted the same day. Just got my second letter for December 8th at 1PM in Bucharest. Good luck to you all!!! I’m so happy right now ???
October 21, 2015 at 17:52
Hi mr britsimon. i am one of the released numbers of this month october my case number is 2016AF131xx i my believe december interview at what do you think to get my 2NL. thank you.
October 21, 2015 at 17:58
Hi Simon,
We have submitted on July 12 and then unlocked on Sep 1 to add our baby girl and then re-submitted on Sep 12. Will we be scheduled for december? CN EU9xxx.
Will all 2NL for December be sent on the same day? Or should we expect to receive something till end of this week?
Regards
October 21, 2015 at 18:52
You might get a December interview. Usually all 2NLs go out in 1 to 2 days. However, as these have gone out slightly earlier, they might be sending them until the end of this week.
October 21, 2015 at 17:59
i resumitted 20.10.2016 to change interview location does it has impact my interview time please help me britsimon.
October 21, 2015 at 18:51
It might – it depends on your case number and original submission date.
October 21, 2015 at 18:14
Congrats to those who have just received their 2NL… I saw someone say he received his confirmation 25 days after submission of the forms. Is it possible? I received my confirmation number immediately I submitted the form. Regards.
October 21, 2015 at 18:49
I don’t really track the confirmation of submission – it isn’t important.
October 22, 2015 at 00:26
I have not receive this confirmation too.i subitted my froms on Sep 7
October 22, 2015 at 05:58
They have not reached September submissions – and will not for January interviews either.
October 21, 2015 at 18:27
I summited my ds260 on 1st of June Case no 2016AF00037*** and I have not received 2NL
October 21, 2015 at 18:47
Your number won’t be ready for interview for months.
https://britsimonsays.com/when-will-i-have-an-interview/
October 22, 2015 at 13:34
Enter your comment here…submitted DS260 on 11 july never unlock, AF134** i have not yet received 2NLs.
October 21, 2015 at 18:57
I have alredy received the 2NL. DS260 was submitted on July, 3. CN 2016EU00010***
October 21, 2015 at 19:20
i hve received my 2nl ds260 submitted on 17th june, opened and resubmitted on 20th september, my cn is AF3093 thanks and good luck to all fellow selectees
October 21, 2015 at 19:28
Hello Mr.Brit and to all
Just got 2nl i m from eu125…,i submit ds260 on May 15th,today i got 2nl for Dec interview
I wish the best to all
October 21, 2015 at 19:43
Oh my God… What’s happen? CN EU11xxx, submitted May 21, resubmitted July 30… Nothing… Not yet 2NL… This is depressing 🙁
October 21, 2015 at 20:53
Contact KCC to ask them the status of your case.
October 22, 2015 at 14:58
“Your forms have been received and are currently processing”.
Is that normal? I’m single, so no derivatives to check… How many times to process a single form submitted in the middle of may?
October 22, 2015 at 16:07
When did you submit your DS260?
October 22, 2015 at 16:11
Submitted in May 21 and resubmitted in July 30.
October 22, 2015 at 16:46
It is a little surprising that it is not processed yet – but be a little more patient. The unlocking may have caused some delay depending on what was added, or how long the form remained unlocked.
October 21, 2015 at 19:52
i submitted my DS 260 0n 29 may 2015, i then unfreeze and made changes and resubmitted on 6 july 2015, my 2NL came today and the interview date is in early December.
October 21, 2015 at 19:52
Hi Brit,
My case number is 7000, and I’m from Iran. I submitted my form at the end of May and reopened it in July and resubmitted it in the third week of July. Is this reopening and resubmitting going to delay my interview when I become current or it has no effects on it considering the fact that my case number is a little high?
October 21, 2015 at 20:48
If your case number is higher there will be no impact to your date.
October 23, 2015 at 10:36
My case number is 7200. Is my interview gonna be delayed?
October 28, 2015 at 15:57
@Dani: it will not delay ur case, bcz asias nomber is now 3600 that is less than ur number. Even im from iran and my case number is close to urs. Near 7200.. Gud luck
October 21, 2015 at 20:14
I submitted my DS-260 by late May and my interview is scheduled for first week in Nov.
October 21, 2015 at 20:45
HI Brit,
CN 2016AF15XX .. DS260 submitted at 28/6/2015 got 2NL as interview at 1st Dec,2015
Appreciate your Support & efforts .. Good Luck for ALL..
Regards,
Moustafa
October 21, 2015 at 20:55
Case No 2016AF 4×××
Submission DS 260 on 14 June
Received 2NL
Interview date in 3/12/2015
October 21, 2015 at 22:35
I got the 2NL title as REQUIRED ENTRY STATUS CHECK FOR DV SUBMISSION. Is this the official title of the 2NL?
October 22, 2015 at 06:02
Yup.
https://britsimonsays.com/faq/what-does-the-2nl-look-like/
October 21, 2015 at 23:20
I’m sorry
My number case 6xxx ,Submission DS 260 on 11 July , unlock it 30 july not june
and i got nothing
October 22, 2015 at 05:59
Maybe tomorrow, if not – it will be later.
October 22, 2015 at 11:57
Brit,
I am a derivative applicant under my spouse for DV 2016 and we submitted our DS 260 in July.
Applications are now being received for the 2016 Mandela Washington Fellowship. I made it to the interview round of the fellowship last year but ended up on the waiting list. i think my chances are good this year BUT I wonder if applying will not compromise the DV process for myself, spouse and children???
October 22, 2015 at 12:21
No it will not be an issue.
October 23, 2015 at 08:25
Thanks Brit. I few doubts still linger and let me ask these few questions to be clarified.
Now the main criteria for selection to the fellowship and the process are:
(https://www.irex.org/application/mandela-washington-fellowship-application-information)
• Are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the United States;
• Are eligible to receive a United States J-1 visa;
• A commitment to return to Africa and apply leadership skills and training to benefit the applicant’s country and/or community after they return home.
Application Timeline:
October 1, 2015: Application opens
November 11, 2015: Application closes
January-February 2016: Semifinalists interviewed by local U.S. Embassies and Consulates
March 2016: Applicants are notified of their status
April-May 2016: Visa processing for finalists
Mid-June 2016: Fellowship starts in the United States
Aren’t the going to do background checks that can reveal that I am an applicant for an immigrant visa? If so will my submitted DS 260 not play against my application. From your chart my spouse (principal applicant) should expect her 2NL between March – May 2016 which is the same time I may get a notification and visa for the fellowship if I am successful. Won’t there be a clash that might be detrimental to the DV process? Thanks again!
October 24, 2015 at 06:17
Sir Brit,,, ma case no was current last month bt coz I sent ma form late did not gt Nov interview so was expecting DEC interview bt nothing n wen contacted KCC dey replied me as ma form received n pending further embassy review,,, pls want to know if samtin is wrong??,,,NO:10***….Subm,,13/7/15
thanx
October 24, 2015 at 06:19
Nothing wrong – just your late submission. You will be interviewed in January.
November 15, 2015 at 19:40
I have submitted ds 260 form at july 21,2015 but i have not yet recieved my 2NL, so when can i get it, i am from ethiopia and my case number is 2016AF8***
November 16, 2015 at 01:29
In about 2 weeks.
November 17, 2015 at 15:43
hey man im from ethiopia too mine was af10**** n got 2nl and i think u sent the ds260 late dats y anhu u can contact me by this email adress [email protected]
October 22, 2015 at 00:35
Hello Simon,
My number has been current since October, however I submitted my DS260 super late.
I realized today that under the education section I only included my higher education information, more exactly, the university from where I got my medical degree; but I clumsily forgot to include my highschool information.
Should I unlock it and fix it up or can I just “rectify” that on the interview? I don’t want to delay any more my interview since I have a position waiting for me in the U.S.
I have both diplomas (the one from medical school and the one from highschool), so can I just show the C.O. both of them?
October 22, 2015 at 05:58
I would suggest you unlock and correct it. The correction won’t add delay, but the risk of not having the accurate data in the form is a silly risk to take.
October 22, 2015 at 00:50
Received the 2NL today. EU region. We submitted all three forms on the same day in early May and re-opened them in late August. I added travel to the US info and a few minor changes. Looks like it didn’t cause the delay.
Simon, do you happen to know if we have to register on the Visa Service site before the interview just like we do when we apply for non-immigrant visas or is there a different procedure for immigration visa applications?
Thank you.
October 22, 2015 at 05:56
Great news. Check the embassy website for instructions about registering. It varies by embassy.
October 22, 2015 at 00:59
Really Glad to got 2nl and know the interview date .thank u so much Simon for your kind of help.
October 22, 2015 at 01:18
Case Number: 2016AS000023xx
Country: Singapore
DS 260 submission: 27th June
Interview date: 1st Dec 2016
October 22, 2015 at 05:30
Enter your comment here…Hi Iam 2016Dv
October 22, 2015 at 08:48
Enter your comment here…Hi Brits Iam 2016Dv winner, submitted Ds260 in Aug, how can I check my ds260 just to verify if it has mistakes
October 22, 2015 at 12:29
You can review your DS260 online.
October 22, 2015 at 02:55
Hi Brit, CN 2016SA25X .. DS260 submitted at 23/6/2015 got 2NL as interview at 2nd Dec,2015
October 22, 2015 at 05:28
This is for my friend :
CN: AF129xx
DS 260 submission: 25th June
Never unlocked DS
Interview date: 1st Dec
October 22, 2015 at 07:09
Hi Brit,
Ive not yet received my 2NL as yet, sent in my DS 260 on 28th July. I just checked my DS 260 forms and noticed i filled in my college details instead of high school details. Can i unlock and ammend and will it cause any complications ?
October 22, 2015 at 12:35
No it won’t cause complications – go ahead and unlock it.
October 22, 2015 at 07:39
Hellow Brit,
CN: AF11xxx
DS 260 submission: 23rd June
Never unlocked
Interview date: 1st Dec
October 22, 2015 at 07:49
CN 2016AF00002XXX.
DS- Submitted on June 15(Family of three).
second latter received yesterday for interview on December 3.
October 22, 2015 at 10:03
Hi Brit
My Case: OC5xx
Initial Submission: 8th May, 2015
First unlock/Submission: 20th May, 2015 (Major correction: Work History)
Second unlock/submission: 28th May, 2015 (Minor correction: change of address in USA)
Third Unlock/submission: 05th September, 2015 (Minor change)
2NL Received: 22nd October, 2015
Interview Date: 14th December, 2015
October 22, 2015 at 10:51
Af00002*** I submitted on 7july but no 2nl yet
October 22, 2015 at 12:04
Mr brit
Somebody said that he submit all three forms ??????what 3 forms isn t there just da 260
October 22, 2015 at 12:20
I don’t know what “somebody” meant. Ask that “somebody”.
October 22, 2015 at 12:46
Jax, it seems the principal applicant had 2 other derivatives hence the need for the 3 DS forms.
October 22, 2015 at 12:54
I would have thought Jax could have made that connection if it were true.
October 23, 2015 at 01:37
That’s exactly what I meant. Thanks
October 22, 2015 at 12:16
hi brit, my case af1xxx,sending ds260 on 24\6 reopened it in8\7 and re supmitted in 10\7 .ihavent got my 2nl yet why????
October 22, 2015 at 12:19
As I explained above, not all cases process at the same speed. If you are concerned, email KCC
October 22, 2015 at 14:15
hi, brits i want to know if it is possible for someone to not receive the 2nl from KCC?.
October 22, 2015 at 14:52
Not deliberately. Some people miss the email – so they should check the ESC site anyway. Email KCC and check the case status.
October 22, 2015 at 17:06
thx for the reply brits, another question please, I filled DS260 on 11 july, i never unlocked. I emailed kcc few day a go they told me my forms have been processed and pending embassy review. What does that mean? Does it mean i will not get a december interview? Do u know how long it will take the embassy review it?. CN AF13***.
October 22, 2015 at 17:50
Hi BRIT,
i am derivative. currently i am in south korea. but in summer i was in my home country for one month. do you think i should include my one month stay in there. because i have already sent email to KCC to unlock some other necessary changes to do. if one month stay should be included, i will do it so as well.
October 22, 2015 at 18:01
1 month is like a vacation. Your “residence” during that time was probably somewhere else – so don’t bother updating that.
October 24, 2015 at 02:51
i did the same as you wrote. But I could not understand. nowadays maybe many people are asking to unlock. because of this , do you think it would be late? one question if though i cant update it, would i receive 2NL to have an interview? and is it possible if i can explain the embassy my mistake and do correction at that time? thanks in advance
October 28, 2015 at 00:03
Hi Brit. what should be written in secondary education ? both middle school and high school. or just high school?
thanks a lot.
October 28, 2015 at 00:33
middle and high
October 28, 2015 at 00:58
I have university degree . I just entered university degree an high school. Not middle school. Is that ok?
October 28, 2015 at 03:52
Ahhh I see – you should have listed middle school. I would correct that – it is up to you…
October 28, 2015 at 01:18
i have university degree. i entered my university degree and high school . is that ok ? or should i unlock it make some changes?
October 28, 2015 at 03:51
That is fine. Please relax.
November 3, 2015 at 01:40
hello Brit.thanks a lot for your sincere advice so far.originally i submitted in july16th. i made all necessary changes in ds-260 and resubmitted it october 27th. my case number is 2016eu00004xxx. when do you think i would 2NL and have intreview.
November 3, 2015 at 15:23
Maybe at the end of November (Jan interview)… if not end of December (Feb interview)
October 22, 2015 at 19:30
CN 13***. Submitted DS260 on 11 july i never unlocked. I emailed kcc few days ago about the status of my case they said my forms have been processed pending embassy review. How long will it take to be reviewed? Does that mean i will not get a december interview? Which i was expecting! Hope u reply me. Thx
October 22, 2015 at 19:32
So it is possible they completed the processing just after the chose the cases they would schedule for December. In that case you will be interviewed in January. So – wait a day or two – and if no email (and nothing at the ESC) then expect the 2NL in about 1 month from now.
October 27, 2015 at 14:24
may be a person says 3 forms to submit 1.case number 2.pasport number 3.a code that givin in electronic computer
to fiill the blanck space provided before submiting then submit it .thanks
October 27, 2015 at 15:25
Is that a question – I don’t understand.
October 23, 2015 at 04:33
Hi Brit, it seems I will have to wait longer for an interview. I submitted my ds260 on 18th June then unlocked on August 27 to correct father’s date of birth and submitted on the same day. My number is af00003***. I emailed kcc and all they say is your forms have been received and are currently processing, allow several weeks.
October 23, 2015 at 04:36
Wow – that has taken a long time….
October 23, 2015 at 05:13
Hi Simon,
I got the same reply yeasterday. Is there a reason for that?
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Malac
October 21, 2015 at 5:58 pm
Reply
Hi Simon,
We have submitted on July 12 and then unlocked on Sep 1 to add our baby girl and then re-submitted on Sep 12. Will we be scheduled for december? CN EU9xxx.
Will all 2NL for December be sent on the same day? Or should we expect to receive something till end of this week?
Regards
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Regards