2NLs are starting to be sent for May interviews. This is earlier than normal, and since last month was a bit unusual in the way the 2NLs were published, we might see similar unusual process this month, so the 2NLs might be spread out over a few days – I don’t know for sure. So – look out for the email – and check the ESC site.
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 ***
May 22, 2018 at 09:30
Finally Visa has been “Issued”.
Thanks a lot Simon for your immense help.
May 22, 2018 at 13:54
Cool!
May 11, 2018 at 09:09
Had my interview on Tuesday the 8th, received my visa in the mail on Thursday the 10th. OC8**.
Thank you for all your hard work, Simon! Keep it up.
May 11, 2018 at 14:15
Nice!
May 4, 2018 at 10:28
Hi Mr Brit
May I ask my CN AF28300 is among this, I am still waiting for 2NL and I am checking the ESC the 1NL still there .After checking CEAC the answer is” at NVC”.May I have to contact KCC or I can waiting for another days or week .Please your advice is very important for me.
Thanks a lot Mr Brit for been helping clearly and for the morale support
Is to much for me.
Stay blessed
May 4, 2018 at 17:45
You can contact KCC if you want.
May 4, 2018 at 18:03
You are not alone papy. Moussa. I m thé same situation whit you. We have to be patient.
May 1, 2018 at 17:21
Million thanks
May 1, 2018 at 15:36
Hello brit, I got my 2nl for may interview & am using the i-134… my question is the 1040 do i need the 2017 one only or plus previous years too?
Thanks
May 1, 2018 at 15:50
Just the 2017 one.
May 2, 2018 at 12:59
Hi…Brit …
1.what is this 1040 form brit ??? Should all the winners preparing for interview fill it ??
2. Pls tell what are the other forms to be filled with the i 134 form ??
3. For the interview on 30 th may in UAE , will there be enough to get medical done before two weeks for 30th. ???
Thanks a lot brit….
May 2, 2018 at 13:19
1. https://britsimonsays.com/all-about-public-charge-affidavit-of-support-i-134/
2. See 1
3. Ask the physician
April 30, 2018 at 22:04
i filled my ds 260 in June.i am due for interview in may,when i opened the ds 260 foam now,it show a lot of mistakes.my date of birth,country of birth,state of birth,married to divorce and the confirmation page date all had changed.i have the hard copy of the initial date with the correct information.i did not unlocked it for any change.what should i do
April 30, 2018 at 22:21
If you have an interview date, contact the embassy and explain what has happened. Ask if you can correct all these errors. Take the hard copy to the interview.
April 30, 2018 at 05:50
You’re helpful I can’t starting without to say thanks.
My question is the VB interview for June is been released.
May I know for AF 28300 the 2NL they Will take who along to be finish or proceeding all .? Or the process for sending the 2NL for all those 28300 they will take who along to be finish all?
Is one month or more ?
Thanks again
April 30, 2018 at 13:51
They might still be sending 2NLs for a few more days.
April 28, 2018 at 13:09
Hi Brit.
I am DV 2018 winner from Liberia. Had our interview in December 2017 and placed on AP. Two weeks after were called to submit passports and were issued the visa chip to be pick up on January 4,2018. But the visa was not issued and the counselor asked me several questions and handed the passports to us that we was going to be called ater. Since than, there have been no update. Do you think there is still possibility of getting visa? Because our documents are going out is date.
April 28, 2018 at 14:42
I have no way to answer that…
April 15, 2018 at 04:46
Dear Brit
I am going to have my visa interview on 30 may in abu dhabi embassy and in that website instructions page for interview they have said to family based visa applications preapare i 864 affidavit of support form
1. but i need to know if this is also a family based visa type or not.
2. Of not what is the form we ahluld fill for affidavit of support. Is it the same form of any other ?
Thank you brit….
April 15, 2018 at 04:49
2. Correcting spellings….If not what is the form we should fill for affidavit of support. Is it the same form or any other ?
April 15, 2018 at 13:57
1. DV is not family based
2. I-134
April 14, 2018 at 08:32
Dear, Britsimon
I have received the email notification 2NLs for May 2018 to inform me for farther processing or updates available through web site htt://wwwdvlottery.state.gov/ESC i would like to say thank you very much for your cooperation Mr.Britsimon. it is almost at the end April i completely lost My confirmation number for farther processing my 2NLs (2018 AF21XXX) Ethiopia at ESC web site please help me i lost my conformation number original filling the DV 2018 Application. please please.
with regard
WAKOYA
Addis ababa
April 14, 2018 at 14:32
On the ESC page there is a link for those who have lost their confirmation number. Use that link.
April 6, 2018 at 20:42
Hi Simon
I’m from Iran and scheduled for the interview in May .As you know we will hear from the supreme court in June and I wonder if I should put off the interview till then .
Regards
April 6, 2018 at 21:33
That would be a sensible choice if you don’t want to risk the DV fees.
April 6, 2018 at 07:59
Got my 2nl , AS58XX
April 6, 2018 at 08:23
Hi sameer.. can i have your e mail have to know some information from u cos you are close to my cn as6*** thanksss
April 7, 2018 at 06:29
[email protected]
April 5, 2018 at 22:04
2NL RECEIVED. OC8XX.
April 5, 2018 at 19:08
Brits May I know if there is a particular style or format for arranging an interviewees documents for presentation to the CO?
April 5, 2018 at 22:06
No – as long as you can find everything.
April 5, 2018 at 18:52
FINALLY got my 2nl .
April 5, 2018 at 15:56
Hello
Is there anyone from Morocco, who have already done their interview
April 5, 2018 at 10:34
Hellooo anybody here around AS62** ??????? From SRI LANKA Who have not yet received 2NL pls ??? And scheduled interview for end of may ? Thanksssssss
April 5, 2018 at 08:31
I’m current and my status at NVC showing Ready since 3rd May, I I haven’t received any email and the ESC site still has my 1nl. Kindly advice .
April 5, 2018 at 17:03
You can wait a few days or contact KCC if you can’t wait.
April 4, 2018 at 21:33
Thanks.
April 4, 2018 at 21:22
Hi Brits. Can names of the same person which are arranged differently be used as basis to disqualified an applicant?
April 4, 2018 at 21:25
If there is a suspicion of fraud – yes.
April 4, 2018 at 12:07
Hello Simon
I want to ask you pleas ,
If my visa is ready , do thy will change my status to issued or it will keeps showing (AP)
Thansk
April 4, 2018 at 16:09
It should be updated to ISSUED
April 4, 2018 at 16:23
Thank you so much Simon
April 4, 2018 at 05:20
Hello Brit, my visa status on the ceac says “READY” but I’ve not received the 2NL. Do I have to contact the embassy or KCC to know the date for interview?
My CN is AF245** and is current
April 4, 2018 at 14:13
you aint the only one in that sitiuation…lets wait for like 2 days or so
April 4, 2018 at 16:03
Wait.
April 3, 2018 at 14:02
Hello Simon
Last time I have asked you about my case, you told me just wait some days, now it’s one week from the date of my interview and it keeps showing ( administrative process) , is it normal ?
Thanks
April 3, 2018 at 14:09
If AP lasts more than a few days then it means “real” AP. That can last weeks or months – it is unpredictable.
April 3, 2018 at 14:15
I had my interview last Tuesday, by the way the I’m from Morocco, the co told me that I’m approved, and i will have my visa ready within 3 weeks, he didn’t ask me any thing about my documents , I’m worried
April 1, 2018 at 00:05
Hey. My case number AS98**. Is it possible?
April 1, 2018 at 01:36
Wait and see.
March 31, 2018 at 19:46
Please someone tell me? I am EU30xxx do i have a chance? :/
March 31, 2018 at 22:02
I am EU27xxx and I am not sure ?
April 1, 2018 at 13:35
??
April 1, 2018 at 01:40
Wait and see.
March 30, 2018 at 15:45
How long it will be takes time for TRANIST changed into READY. I don’t received 2ltr untill now its almost end of march… for AS(nepal)
March 30, 2018 at 16:59
It varies – but it doesn’t matter. Wait a few days for your 2Nl.
March 31, 2018 at 02:53
Same here Asia.
Waiting for 2NL to schedule Medical Test and to get PCC.
March 31, 2018 at 04:48
Hi Paudel ji,
kati ho cn sir ko??
March 31, 2018 at 05:37
2018AS491x.
And yours?
March 31, 2018 at 05:47
@ poudel ji 52**
March 31, 2018 at 09:39
I am As48xx , got email confirmation from KCC that interview is scheduled and I will receive 2nl within 10days so it will come early April.
March 30, 2018 at 15:17
Sir do you think the next visa bulletin gonna be current or it’s gonna be around 28.000 for Africa thank you
March 30, 2018 at 15:29
Do I really need to repeat this to you again?
Wait and see.
March 30, 2018 at 13:55
Dears
those of you interviewed before in Ethiopia or Britsmon please answer me the below question
1,am I going to authenticate the originl long stayed with old photo of high school documents grade 9 up to 12 because some if it is written by pen and some of it is computer print. should all be computer print? so what about the real picture then?
2,i have bsc degree and my wife she has bsc and msc degree certificates bute due to cost share payments we didn’t collect the originals.do this make any problem on our interview ?
thanks so much.
March 29, 2018 at 19:59
My case in in ( Administrative process) is that normal
March 29, 2018 at 18:09
Is there anyone near EU30xxx? ://
March 29, 2018 at 15:32
Ceac site shows in transit but I already confirmed my appointment by registering my interview and courier service via us visa info site for addis ababa Ethiopia. I think Ceac site is not updated yet.
March 29, 2018 at 15:46
Correct.
March 30, 2018 at 13:20
Hi Minion
I am going to be interviewed in may here in Addisabeba, eTHIOPIAI received 2NL AND MY CASE IS IN TRANSIT. bUT I didn’t understand what do you mean what you said(((((I already confirmed my appointment by registering my interview and courier service via us visa info site for addis ababa Ethiopia.))) Britsmon or any other please answer .is any other registration????
March 30, 2018 at 13:54
Yes there is download this and you will find detail instruction of where to register and also where to get ur medical it’s simple process. https://travel.state.gov/content/dam/visas/iv-dv-supplemental/ADD-Addis-Ababa.pdf
April 7, 2018 at 15:11
T hank you minion. What are the steps after I have got the form register.
March 29, 2018 at 14:01
Hi simon
Sorry for bothering you , I’m from Morocco, March the 27th was my interview, the (co) has said that my visa is approved, and he told me that I will have my visa within 3 weaks, but when I check in the system , i find ( administrative process) according to your explanation , some paper are missing or thy need to check something , I’m really worried, what do you think about that,
What kind of things thy need to check?
Other question do all people pass through ( administrative process) ?
Thank you so much
March 29, 2018 at 16:10
The system showing AP after a successful interview is common. Sometimes that changes to issued within a couple of days, other times it extends. Only the latter case is “real” AP – and times for real AP vary greatly. So – wait some days.
March 29, 2018 at 20:03
Thanks a lot
March 29, 2018 at 09:50
Hi yass
Can you give me your number phone ai want to ask you about visit medical and interview.
Am from morocco too.
Thank you bro
March 29, 2018 at 13:51
Hi omar
Send me your email, I will send you my number by email
March 29, 2018 at 14:34
[email protected]
Merci beaucoup
March 29, 2018 at 06:25
I received my 2nl and case is In Transit to. I’m in Ethiopia.
March 29, 2018 at 16:28
That’s good. I need a minion.
March 29, 2018 at 05:33
2018OC878
My case is current for May and switched to “In Transit” today. Yet to receive 2NL.
March 29, 2018 at 12:50
Me neither Benny, Looking at last month, some seemed to change from ‘in transit’ to ready even into first week of March. Someone above said KCC advised letter over the next week. I’m hoping this is the case and that we don’t sit ‘in transit’ until next month letters! Also this 4 day Easter holiday no doubt will delay things too? Hoping for the best, let’s see.
March 29, 2018 at 20:18
OK, good to know others are in the same boat in OC. I only just scraped into being current for May – no 2NL yet, but my DS260 has moved to “Your case is currently at Sydney” – so at least things are moving. Hoping we don’t get pushed out to June!
March 28, 2018 at 22:25
Hello Simon
I just want to ask you, how long need a visa to be ready? if it approved
March 28, 2018 at 22:33
Generally 1 to 2 weeks.
March 29, 2018 at 00:29
Thank you so mush
March 29, 2018 at 03:38
Yas please if I may ask what questions were you asked on your interview ….thank you
March 29, 2018 at 05:16
Please learn to use the site properly.
https://britsimonsays.com/interview-experience-stories/
March 29, 2018 at 15:03
Hi lart
The co ask me the same questions like what simon has told us,
Which state you will go?
What the name of your friends or family in the USA ?
What kind of job he has?
Have you ever traveled to other countries ?
Really it’s easy and simple like what we learned from Simon
March 28, 2018 at 21:57
My status also just switched to ‘In Transit’ today. Yes thanks for the incredible service provided with your blog Simon, everyone should be making big donations! I will.
March 28, 2018 at 19:43
My case number is also Af219xx I got the message I checked and there it goes I got the interview date and necessary information Bris is the best thanks for the advice
March 28, 2018 at 19:17
Oh Britsmon
Thanks so much for your information’s you provide us,
I got an email to check for 2NL, and my visa status changed from NVC to INTRANSIT. My case number is AF21xxx
Thanks again
March 28, 2018 at 16:49
My case status also show in ‘transit’. Should i prepare for interview keeping in mind that my interview will be held on 14 may??
March 28, 2018 at 16:53
Yes
March 28, 2018 at 16:40
Hii brit sir,
Today, I got a reply from KCC. They said my case has been scheduled on May 14th.
They said the 2NL should reach within next 7 days.
Looks like there is some delay in releasing 2NL as the cases have already been scheduled. Is this normal??
March 28, 2018 at 16:43
No – but it has happened to a lot of people in the last 2 months.
March 28, 2018 at 15:57
Finally i got my 2nl for May 2 Addis ababa,Ethiopia.
March 26, 2018 at 18:45
From Asia , number AS58XX , anyone else here with number close to mine who has or has not recieved 2nl yet ?
Still waiting patiently ?
March 26, 2018 at 19:25
I’m also still waiting EU17xxx… I’m relaxed after seeing I’m not alone:) as dear BritSimon always says : let’s be patient! 🙂 regards to BritSimon by this chance…
March 26, 2018 at 15:50
That is really a good news for you I have not receive my letter yet i guess I have to keep waiting then or to write to them since my case number is AF219xx ghana
March 26, 2018 at 17:39
hey guys am cn 2018AF229….lets just exersice some little patience oue 2nls will be here…
March 29, 2018 at 16:01
Hi Larte am also a selectee in GH can we communicate privately here: [email protected]
April 3, 2018 at 12:55
Larte I’m frank from Ghana, my CN is 245**. My case number is also current but I’ve not received my 2nl. Can we link up??
April 3, 2018 at 14:32
Really I have got my letter and interview date now you can email me on [email protected]
March 26, 2018 at 14:14
2 weeks and still “at nvc” AF20xxx now I’m worried if I have done anything wrong in ds260.
March 26, 2018 at 15:07
Ooh I just received reply after I asked them if my ds260 is processed from KCC saying my case has been schedule for may 10 in Addis Ababa US embassy and I will be receiving email to check for 2nl. Phew what a relief and for those of you who hadn’t received their 2nl don’t worry as long as you have completed your ds260.
March 26, 2018 at 15:36
Could you please notify us as soon as your case status changes to ‘In Transit’? TIA!
March 26, 2018 at 15:42
OK.
March 26, 2018 at 17:06
Hi,
in fact I have a case a little different I received the 2nd letter since March 05, 2018 for an interview the second half of April but so far my status shows In Transit on ceac. I point out that I have a case 2018AF204XX consular section of DAKAR.
Is this normal?
March 26, 2018 at 17:30
Yes – that’s OK.
March 28, 2018 at 17:11
am current for may and my interview is on the 8th..the status just changed to ‘in transit’
March 26, 2018 at 16:10
Thanks – that shows there are still 2NLs to come.
March 26, 2018 at 13:36
Good afternoon
may I know is which cases number they are proceeding for this month and next for Africa by KCC and if you send email to KCC they are responding after how longer.
Thanks
March 26, 2018 at 13:53
1. https://britsimonsays.com/vb-for-april-2018-interviews-released/
2. Response times vary depending on how busy they are.
March 26, 2018 at 12:54
Hello britsimon
I hope you and your family doing well,
My interview is tomorrow, I’m from Morocco, I just want to know if you have some advices for me
Thanks
March 26, 2018 at 13:54
Always brush your teeth for a full 2 minutes.
March 26, 2018 at 16:59
Lol… Good Luck Yass
March 26, 2018 at 22:58
Thank you Sam ,god bless you
March 26, 2018 at 22:57
Thank you so mush, god bless you
March 26, 2018 at 07:10
Hello Simon,
It is almost the end of March and I have not received any mail/info regarding my 2NL (2018AS49xx [Nepal]) which is current in May.
Is there any known delay on releasing 2NL or is it just with me?
Can we contact someone (either NVC or embassy) about it?
With lot of patience,
Paudel
March 26, 2018 at 17:52
Lots of people are still waiting for 2NLs – I expect some to go out in the next few days.
March 27, 2018 at 07:48
Thanks Simon.
March 27, 2018 at 17:37
Hey Simon,
I got a reply earlier today from KCC. They said my case has been scheduled on May 14th.
They said the 2NL should reach within next 7 days.
Looks like there is some delay in releasing 2NL as the cases have already been scheduled.
Posting this so that those who are waiting can at least have some good feeling about it.
March 27, 2018 at 17:42
Yes, there was a delay last month – and I have been telling people to be patient for this month.
March 28, 2018 at 20:59
Hey Padel! what is your case number? Im waiting for the 2NLs too! Mine is 9XX
April 5, 2018 at 15:05
Update:
Received a mail saying there’s an update in ESC site.
1NL yet to be replaced with 2NL.
April 5, 2018 at 15:52
Received 2NL after a really really long wait..
Thanks Simon
March 27, 2018 at 01:37
Hello paudel.
I am also from Nepal and current for may.
Lets be in contact.
[email protected]
Thank you Simon for creating great hub.
March 27, 2018 at 07:48
Unable to mail you in that address.
March 28, 2018 at 02:52
hey paudel… give me your email address…i will contact you personally…from nepal too
March 28, 2018 at 08:28
[email protected]