People are receiving their 2NLs for March interviews, some are going today, but it will take a few hours – and possibly even a couple of days before all have gone out.
The email itself has no useful information. It simply tells you to check the ESC site for the interview details. Some will find the ESC site is not ready, those people should try again after a few hours.
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.
Based on comments I have received, I suspect we will see some people with DS260s as late as early October in this batch. If correct, that would indicate (as I have mentioned ) that the backlog is reducing somewhat, so whilst there will always be some backlog, we might be seeing slightly faster DS260 processing times.
January 25, 2016 at 21:18
Hello I just got mine now but it doesn’t show anything at the moment. I completed my ds 260 on June 22nd .Man am so happy lol!
January 25, 2016 at 21:20
I got e mail but it doesnt show anything
January 25, 2016 at 22:22
wait a couple of hours.
January 25, 2016 at 21:27
Dear Is Nepal will be included within the list of Asia in the next month, what do you expect
January 25, 2016 at 22:22
Wait and see.
January 25, 2016 at 21:27
I completed D- 260 form 23 September EU2016 4xxx
January 25, 2016 at 21:29
I first submitted my DS260 on June 30th, then unlocked it right after.
Resubmitted on august 20th. Then unlocked again on October 1st and resubmitted the form on the very same day. Then I unlocked it again on October 23rd and resubmitted it on the same day too.
I got the email that instructs me to check the ESC website, but on the ESC site there’s only my 1NL; however I know since last week that my interview is on March 3rd. I know that by contacting the KCC on the phone last thursday. The wait is finally over.
January 25, 2016 at 22:21
In a few hours your 1NL will be replaced by the 2NL letter.
January 25, 2016 at 21:40
Received 2NL , DS 260 submitted end of May and resubmitted September 5 for address update case number 2016AS45XX
January 25, 2016 at 21:47
My interwiev is 15 march Ankara.
January 25, 2016 at 21:53
Just received my 2NL, submitted 27th of Aug
January 25, 2016 at 22:00
I just got my 2nd letter
DS-260 sent on 26 september 2015
Never unlock
Case number 2016AF11XXX
Interview March 03, 2016
Thank you so much great men britsimon
God bless Sofia
January 25, 2016 at 22:08
Hi Simon, I got it today as well. My ds260 submitted on 22nd of October. Sorry but I have question and I hope if u could help me. I’m from Egypt and currently live in Germany since 7 years. My interview is on 1st of March in Frankfurt but I read that I should have my police records from Egypt and Germany. I have asked in the Egyptian embassy in Germany to make one but they said it takes 3 months to get it. I’m thinking to travel to Egypt in February for a visit and to make this police records but I wanna stay some time there. Do you think it is possible to contact the American embassy in Frankfurt to shift my interview to April?
January 25, 2016 at 22:20
Personally – I would not try to reschedule the appointment. Some people do that and find it affects their case badly. A better approach is to apply for the Egyptian cert, and hope it is available sooner than they said. If you have interviewed by then, you will be on AP pending production of the police cert. It is better if that cert is available within the month of your interview.
January 25, 2016 at 23:09
Thanks Simon for your quick reply. The problem I had bad experience with the Egyptian embassy I applied for a passport for my newborn baby since two months and no news from them so far. This means if I applied for police cert there. It may take till end of April, is it possible for pending my application all this time? I may take the risk to reschedule my interview but how this could affect my case badly from your experience? Also to reschedule my interview I should tell them the whole story or I just say I will be in egypt in time?
January 25, 2016 at 23:17
I explained what I would do. The thing is if you ask them to reschedule – when do you assume you will have the police cert. Answer – you don’t know – and because of that the rescheduling will be pushed very far out – thus risking your case for the exhaustion of visas.
On the other hand you could get on a plane, get the police cert in person and get back before the interview.
So – you know the choices – now you must decide.
January 25, 2016 at 22:15
Simon!! I got mine, I’m so happy!
DS-260 sent beginning of July
2016EU201xx
Interview 20-25 March
Thank you Simon, I really appreciate all your effort
January 25, 2016 at 22:32
Simon, I got mine.. ds260 submitted 10th October.. thank you soo much…
January 25, 2016 at 22:52
Hi Simon,
Just received ours. Submitted May, reopened and resubmitted August to add a newly granted citizenship and passport.
Thank you again for your important work and all the help you give everyone.
Wish us luck!
January 25, 2016 at 22:52
Hey Simon, 2nl just received a couple of hours ago.
Case number 2016EU…9XXX
Ds 260 subbmited on 9 december 2015
Interview appointment on 15 March
Thank you again ?
January 25, 2016 at 22:55
Wow – December 9 to now is very fast DS260 processing. You hadn’t submitted before?
January 26, 2016 at 07:34
Yeah I know. We were surprised, too. But no I did not submit it before ?
January 26, 2016 at 14:33
Excellent – there are a couple of early December submissions – so it means the DS260 waiting time is reduced.
January 26, 2016 at 07:38
My comment ended up below, but no i did not subbmit earlier. ?
January 25, 2016 at 23:07
Case number 2016EU00020XXX
Ds 260 submitted on the 21st of may.
2nd letter received today. Thank you.
January 25, 2016 at 23:09
Finally I did it. Got my 2NL. EU112xx. Ds 260 submitted May 21, resubmitted July 30.
January 26, 2016 at 00:01
HI Brit! I got my 2NL tonight. Interview on 7th march. Case no. AS40xx.Submitted on May. Finally feeling happy!!!
Thank you
January 26, 2016 at 00:27
GREAT Simon ,
I m so so thankfu for u , u r great .
Case no As45xx
Submitted 25 july .
Never unlock .
Early march
Thank u Simon .
January 26, 2016 at 01:49
case number 2016AF44XX, Submitted DS 260 once on December 6 2015, never unlocked but lucky to get interview in March
January 26, 2016 at 21:58
hello Joe, which country are you from and can you please give me your email address so that I can contact you for some details.. thank you.. standing by
January 27, 2016 at 14:04
hello V,am from Ghana,Kumasi,contact me through mail on [email protected]
January 26, 2016 at 03:17
I receive 2nd notification
I submit DS 260 15th May and never reopened. great feeling. I hope that all dv winners receive it.
thanks alot.
January 26, 2016 at 04:03
Hi Simon,
I have not taken the time until today to drop a comment here at your blog. It is absolutely awesome. Indeed. When I land my first American job I promise I’ll be back donating. Regards to your daughter…
Anyway, my CN is SA7XX. I just got my 2NL today. Submitted my DS260 in May 2015, never unlocked it. Interview will be on March 9th. Let us see how it goes.
Stay tuned…
January 26, 2016 at 05:53
Good luck for the 9th!
January 26, 2016 at 05:24
Hi Brit,
Its been a great help from your blog to understand the process and i’ve been following it. I submit my DS260 in may. My CASE no. is 2016AS60xx. 3 months back we had a daugther. Can I still request KCC to update my data and add new member?
January 26, 2016 at 05:51
You absolutely should do that immediately – you should already have done that. Email KCC to unlock your forms and make the changes needed.
January 26, 2016 at 06:20
Hi Simon,thanks so much for the good work you are doing.I have a problem and it’s not related to the 2nd letter so I might be a little outside your topic.we have received our 2nd letter already and our interview is on 24 febuary next month.My wife is the principal applicant and am the beneficiary.the problem is that all the document on the dv form,passport,birth certificate,marriage certificate,bears same name and dob but the names or her two school cert are ;one is hyphenated and also one has a letter E attached to it also her dob on the school cert;15/04/90 and 16/04/90 but her original dob is 15/04/88 which is same on passport birth cert n dv form.am sure she made the mistake at school.She has gone to the high court to swear an attestation to correct all names and dob to be 15/04/88 which appears on all documents correctly.simon,we still have a little fears as this might cause problem and she is so devastated about it.Therefore,I would like to know if we r on the right path about it or is there any idea you can offer as well.I would be much appreciative.Thank you.
January 26, 2016 at 06:30
At some embassies where there a lot of problems with fraudulent documents (such as Accra) this sort of error can cause issues. However, all you can do is provide proof that the school records are genuine.
January 26, 2016 at 07:09
Dear Simon,
I would like to thank you for your help. Would you please explain why you said in your post 2NLs for March interviews being sent now “Please add your first submission date, and if you unlocked please add that re-submission date and the data you changed. That is helpful for all.”
Do you mean that I should inform to KCC or to you for more explanation?
To be honest, I unlocked my DS260 twice but I didn’t tell to KCC first submission date, and re-submission date and any change I did, assuming that they know everything. If they really don’t recognize it, they might consider it as late submission , but actually not. How do you see this?
Many thanks.
January 26, 2016 at 11:44
There’s no way you can unlock without asking KCC! If you still can update info on your DS260 it should be because you haven’t signed it and send it!
January 26, 2016 at 14:37
The comment was for people to add information in my blog – KCC know everything already!!
January 26, 2016 at 07:10
brit sir, i hav seen my home collapsed in 1min by massive earthquake. I lost my happiness from dat day but Kcc has returned that happiness again.. Thank you..got 2nd NL..SUBMITTED ON MAY 25..nepal
January 26, 2016 at 14:36
Your luck is changed….
January 26, 2016 at 07:10
Case no AF172xx
Submitted June 11th 2016, no unlocks
2NL received, interview early March
My baby girl was born last week, I’m emailing KCC today to ask if it’s all in order if I bring her birth certificate and passport to the interview and have her added to the application.
January 26, 2016 at 07:11
I think that u got to work hard on it. A friend was denied at Accra embassy on same issue last week. His was just on the arrangement of names ie surname, first name and middle name. …
Im hoping that you are not in Ghana. …
Cos it will be difficult ……
January 26, 2016 at 09:01
Kito, please email me on [email protected]. or drop ur email for me plss. I need to ask you some few things.
January 30, 2016 at 10:42
Kito if what u and Joe are saying and what I understand the US consulate in Ghana does concerning DV visas contradicts, then it’s a very serious issue. People behaving like Robots!
Then don’t think we should border ourselves to participate in this US lottery at all.
January 26, 2016 at 08:11
Hi Simon so excited 2NL is received. DS260 has been submitted on 25th Oct 2015 with a low case number SAXXXX1XX. Know that you have share la this before. But would like to recommend tips for the interview. SO HAPPY WE ARE!.
thanks
January 26, 2016 at 14:33
You don’t need interview tips – it is VERY simple. Just prepare your documents.
January 26, 2016 at 09:36
Praise God For u people. wish u guys success. Can’t wait for mine. af38***. when will it be me? Filled in ds june 6
January 26, 2016 at 14:32
Around July…
January 26, 2016 at 11:07
I got mine yesterday!!!
Submitted DS260 May 13, 2015
Unlocked to update passport number June 27, 2015
And yes, when i got the email the ESC had no updates at all, just the 1NL again, but after a few minutes it updated.
January 26, 2016 at 11:07
Just got my 2NL. Case number 2016AF####49##. Ds260 was submitted on 7th Dec. Unlocked and resubmitted on 23 Dec. I was thinking of September for interview if am lucky but God being so good, my interview is actually on 22 march.
January 27, 2016 at 22:01
Hello Simon. Am from Kenya but currently working in Kuwait, my interview will be on March 2nd here in Kuwait. If my sponsor doesn’t have a job but she own a house and a car, can she use the value of her property to file affidavit of support? [email protected]
January 27, 2016 at 22:09
No. The I-134 is based on income. Some forms of assets can be taken into account at 20% of their value – but unless she is prepared to sell her house and car to assist you, those assets are pretty pointless.
January 26, 2016 at 11:08
I got mine yesterday!!!
Case Number 2016SA000007XX
Submitted DS260 May 13, 2015
Unlocked to update passport number June 27, 2015
And yes, when i got the email the ESC had no updates at all, just the 1NL again, but after a few minutes it updated.
January 26, 2016 at 11:15
2NL received.
DS 260 submitted on 20th October 2015
never unlocked
Case No-2016AF000050**
Interview date- End of march
January 26, 2016 at 11:30
Thank you so much Britsimon for all the assistance you have given us. Finally we have our 2NL for March interview in Accra. I have one question please, my spouse’s high school original certificate has still not been issued however the results slip have been released. We have acquired her school transcript and testimonial from her school and the results slip has been certified by the headmaster of her school as a certified true copy. My question is please will the Accra embassy be ok with it since she graduated last year just that the original cert has delayed a bit. Thanks.
January 26, 2016 at 14:30
I don’t know how picky they (Accra embassy) are about the result slip itself.
January 26, 2016 at 14:37
prof de results slip n de transcript only will be risky..coz one guy was part of de interview i attend last 2 weeks he was denied coz he dont ve his certificate bt only his transcript..
so is better u go to GES they may issued one fr you even if is nt ready..coz Accra embassy is a little bit strict…although by His grace i was approved n leaving to de states nxt 2 weeks
thanks to Brit simon for his advice n support…following brit advice can help u gt de visa easily…glory be to Jah
January 26, 2016 at 12:40
yes , i received 2NL today ds260 submitted on october2015
case No as16** interview at 1week march
January 26, 2016 at 13:01
Dear brit,
Thank u for your kind information, I just received second letter for march interview.my case was 41xx from nepal.
January 26, 2016 at 13:26
Case number: 2016EU204XX
DS 260 Submitted middle of May
2NL received today, interview beginning of March
The information from your blog is very helpful.
Thank you
January 26, 2016 at 15:54
Hi Brit
Based on the DS-260 processing which I think is the fast do you think the future visa bulletin will be higher compared to this month. Specifically for Europe since I am waiting.
Regards
January 26, 2016 at 16:34
Would you relax about Europe. I have told you many times that it will be current. So a month here or there makes no difference.
January 26, 2016 at 16:41
hello brit how are you doing hope fine.Brit why are people not posting their interview experiences?plz we need your interview experiences to keep us alert and to cover our lapses.please friends keep posting your different experiences so that those of us who have not yet been interviewed will learn more from you.
January 26, 2016 at 16:48
Dear Brit,pls I ve an issue wit my name,I mistakenly used my middle name as my first name wen I entered the lottery, ,so wat do u think I should do?pls help me out ,my 2nl is still not in,submitted it on the 17th of December, thankx
January 26, 2016 at 18:33
Hopefully you corrected this on the DS260 – in which case that is all you can do.
The hyphen thing is not important.
January 26, 2016 at 16:52
And I ve my secondary school certificate hyphenated,meanwhile my name is not originally hyphenated, wat do u think I shd do plssssss, thankx
January 27, 2016 at 14:20
hello guys,i think guys from Ghana can link up to share ideas
contact me on [email protected]
January 26, 2016 at 16:54
Kito please inbox me wai
January 26, 2016 at 18:28
Hey Brit,
Happy to share with you that I received the 2NL yesterday.
CN EU15***
First DS-260 submission mid August
Resubmission beginning of November
Final resubmission mid November.
Day of interview end of March.
Thanks a lot, my friend.
God bless you and your family
January 26, 2016 at 20:26
Hello, Mr. Brit,
I received my 2NL on 25 of January. The interview is going to be on 1st of March.
Case number EU00013xxx.
DS-260 first submitted on 12th of October, reopened and resubmitted on 28th of October, had to edit my school information (didn’t mention my secondary school the first time).
Respectfully,
George
January 26, 2016 at 21:28
Hi,
First I would like to thank you for the patient and effort
My question about when you return back to my country after acitvition the immigration visa, what the process that we have to follow before leaving USA or just book ticket and return without any action?
January 26, 2016 at 21:37
No action.
January 26, 2016 at 21:55
Dear, Brit hi! I have a question.
1.my case number is 2016AF 22xxx. Is it current or safe? If safe,
2.my 2NLs interview is in which month?
3. I have good chance or not to scheduled or to get chance?
January 26, 2016 at 23:46
Just letting you know that we got our 2NL yesterday and sent in our DS260 on Nov 20 – alot quicker turn around than expected wahoo! We are in Oceania.
Thanks so much for all your help.
January 26, 2016 at 23:50
Yes, the waiting time before they start processing DS260 seems to have reduced dramatically this month – that suggests the backlog is reducing.
January 27, 2016 at 04:32
Hi Brit,
I know you hate such question and i know i should wait till aug/sept but roughly and from your look ahead,can you predict the percentage for AS75XX Rest of Asia please.
Thank your for your usual support.
January 27, 2016 at 04:59
It’s not that I hate that question – but it is not possible to give an accurate answer. You have to wait and see…
January 27, 2016 at 04:40
Dear Brit
I want to ask you , if my father’s name written as ‘Samlal (in secondary education certificate) and Sam Lal (in higher secondary certificate) can be an issue/ problem in interview. Do I have to correct it in certificate before interview to make it similar ? Thanks
January 27, 2016 at 04:58
If this is your case, they won’t be that picky about your parents details.
January 27, 2016 at 07:44
Tina..
Kindly drop yr email address
January 27, 2016 at 14:12
hello guys,i think guys from Ghana can link up to share ideas
contact me on [email protected]